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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2001
Applicant:
Inventor:
Armin Seifert, Neuwied, DE;
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A46B 9/10 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A46B 9/10 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a brush, in particular a toothbrush, comprising a brush body carrying cleaning elements and a perforated plate through which the cleaning elements are projecting. A brush which is improved in terms of hygiene is created by the present invention in that the cleaning elements are arranged on a bristle carrier which is in threaded engagement with the brush body, and that the perforated plate is rotatably held on the brush body. Furthermore, the present invention suggests a bristle insert as a replacement part for said brush.