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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2003
James A. Gavney, Jr., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Jerry Mix, Redwood City, CA (US);
Dennis Boyle, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Rickson Sun, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Christopher Loew, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Pascal Homero Soboll, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Mt. View, CA (US);
James A. Gavney, Jr., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Jerry Mix, Redwood City, CA (US);
Dennis Boyle, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Rickson Sun, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Christopher Loew, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Pascal Homero Soboll, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Mt. View, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.