Toothbrush recycling apparatus and method

Details Toothbrush recycling apparatus and method Toothbrush recycling apparatus and method

1992-01-13

1993-10-19

Cuda, Irene

Brush, broom, and mop making

Brush-making machines

300 21, 425 11, A46D 1045, A46D 108, A46D 904

Patent

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052539270

ABSTRACT:
Brushes such as toothbrushes are recycled in an apparatus having a mold chamber of shape and dimensions substantially matching that of the bristle part of the brush when new and unused. The mold chamber is mounted over a steam orifice of a steam chamber. The steam chamber has a heater for heating water in the chamber to produce steam. Steam entering the mold chamber softens the bristles into a moldable condition, after which the supply of steam is turned off and the bristles are allowed to cool in the mold chamber for a sufficient time for them to harden into a configuration substantially matching that of the mold chamber.

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