Toothbrush with flexing head
CA 2503710 C · Owner: Colgate-Palmolive Company · Inventors: Hohlbein, Douglas J.
Overview
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Open the CIPO recordAbstract From the Canadian patent
A toothbrush (10) with a flexible head (14) is disclosed. At least the head (14) of the toothbrush (10) may be manufactured by in-molded technology. A blend of thermoplastic elastomer and polypropylene is used to impart added flexibility to the head (14). That flexibility is further enhanced by the tapered profile of the head (14). Cleaning elements (20) may be secured in place during manufacture using in-molded techniques or staples (26).
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Why it's free to use
- Filed October 30, 2003 and granted January 8, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 30, 2023.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by October 30, 2025.
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