Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Brush or broom
Patent
1995-05-22
1996-04-30
Simone, Timothy F.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Brush or broom
151431, 151761, 151766, D4107, A46B 904, A46B 502
Patent
active
055112765
ABSTRACT:
A toothbrush provided with a replaceable bristle carrier which is receivable within a bristle assembly retainer of a base member, the base member includes a handle and a retainer. The handle with a human-body shape can provide positive control during brushing. There is a latch mechanism to lock the bristle carrier into the retainer firmly. In the preferred embodiment, the latch mechanism includes a male latch portion or spring finger affixed to the bristle carrier, and a cavity defined within the retainer to receive the spring finger. In the alternative embodiment, the latch mechanism includes a male latch portion or latch bolt held by the base member, and a latch slot within the bristle carrier to receive the latch bolt. The bristle carrier is disposable and replaceable which may be detached from the handle when worn and replaced by a fresh set.
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Chin Randall E.
Simone Timothy F.
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