WO2004062519A3 - Multi-directional wiping elements and device using the same - Google Patents

Multi-directional wiping elements and device using the same Download PDF

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WO2004062519A3
WO2004062519A3 PCT/US2003/041418 US0341418W WO2004062519A3 WO 2004062519 A3 WO2004062519 A3 WO 2004062519A3 US 0341418 W US0341418 W US 0341418W WO 2004062519 A3 WO2004062519 A3 WO 2004062519A3
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wiping elements
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James A Gavney Jr
Jerry Mix
Dennis Boyle
Rickson Sun
Christopher Loew
Pascal Homero Soboll
Kim Daniel Sung-Hwe
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Eegee Llc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/005—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body where the brushing material is not made of bristles, e.g. sponge, rubber or paper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A46B9/045—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes specially adapted for cleaning a plurality of tooth surfaces simultaneously
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

Abstract

Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments (103, 105) that provide top wiping squeegee edges (107, 109, 113) and side wiping squeegee edges (109, 117, 199). Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles (511, 511′, 511′′) that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements (503, 505, 507, 507′, 509). In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head (500, 600) 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.
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