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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2004
Robert Moskovich, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Joachim Storz, Zell am See, AT;
Tanja Langgner, London, GB;
Thomas Kuchler, Zell am See, AT;
Robert Moskovich, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Joachim Storz, Zell am See, AT;
Tanja Langgner, London, GB;
Thomas Kuchler, Zell am See, AT;
Colgate-Palmolive Company, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A toothbrush comprises a handle having an elongated head mounted to the handle. The head has a longitudinally central portion which comprises a plurality of longitudinally aligned segments connected to each other by a joint. Cleaning elements are mounted to the segments and extend outwardly from the outer surface of the head. A shelf-like protrusion extends laterally outwardly from each side of the central section. Further cleaning elements are flexibly mounted to the protrusions. Preferably the shelf-like protrusions are covered with an elastomer. The central section is made of a harder material than the material of the covered protrusions.