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EP4552530A3 - Oral care implement - Google Patents

Oral care implement

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Publication number
EP4552530A3
EP4552530A3 EP25166507.1A EP25166507A EP4552530A3 EP 4552530 A3 EP4552530 A3 EP 4552530A3 EP 25166507 A EP25166507 A EP 25166507A EP 4552530 A3 EP4552530 A3 EP 4552530A3
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
appendages
bristles
head portion
handle portion
oral care
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Pending
Application number
EP25166507.1A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP4552530A2 (en
Inventor
Eduardo Jimenez
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Colgate Palmolive Co
Original Assignee
Colgate Palmolive Co
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US15/807,852 external-priority patent/US10306975B2/en
Application filed by Colgate Palmolive Co filed Critical Colgate Palmolive Co
Publication of EP4552530A2 publication Critical patent/EP4552530A2/en
Publication of EP4552530A3 publication Critical patent/EP4552530A3/en
Pending legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0097—Self supporting, e.g. brushes that stand upright or in other particular ways
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0087—Brushes with decoration on or in the handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0089—Brushes with figurines such as animals on the handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • A46B5/023—Grips or handles specially adapted for children
    • 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

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  • Brushes (AREA)

Abstract

An oral care implement comprises a head portion and handle portion comprising resiliently folding appendages. The appendages extend laterally outwards from a central body of the handle portion in opposite directions. In one embodiment, the appendages may each have annular loop structures with recurvant ends coupled to the body. The head portion comprises tooth cleaning elements such as bristles. The head portion, handle portion, and bristles may be a monolithic construction of a resiliently deformable material with elastic memory. The bristles may be especially pliable and adapted for infant or toddler use. The appendages have an undeformed width preventing the young child from over-insertion into the oral cavity when at maximum span. The appendages may be folded against the body for deeper insertion into the oral cavity by an adult. The implement is configured to prevent the head portion and tooth bristles from contacting a flat surface when placed thereon.
EP25166507.1A 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement Pending EP4552530A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15/807,852 US10306975B2 (en) 2017-06-01 2017-11-09 Oral care implement
EP18735016.0A EP3618666B1 (en) 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement
PCT/US2018/035254 WO2018222786A1 (en) 2017-06-01 2018-05-31 Oral care implement

Related Parent Applications (2)

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EP18735016.0A Division EP3618666B1 (en) 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement
EP18735016.0A Division-Into EP3618666B1 (en) 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement

Publications (2)

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EP4552530A2 EP4552530A2 (en) 2025-05-14
EP4552530A3 true EP4552530A3 (en) 2025-07-23

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EP25166507.1A Pending EP4552530A3 (en) 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement
EP18735016.0A Active EP3618666B1 (en) 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement

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EP18735016.0A Active EP3618666B1 (en) 2017-11-09 2018-05-31 Oral care implement

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4780924A (en) * 1987-10-20 1988-11-01 Hansen Paul D Tooth brush with removable brush head
US5138737A (en) * 1989-10-16 1992-08-18 Thomas Martha M Toothbrush
USD388615S (en) * 1996-11-18 1998-01-06 Phillips Joseph E Children's toothbrush
US20090130945A1 (en) * 2007-11-21 2009-05-21 Moss David B Children's toothbrush and aerial amusement device
USD745283S1 (en) * 2014-12-12 2015-12-15 Live-Right, Llc Combined baby toothbrush and teether
WO2018020229A1 (en) * 2016-07-26 2018-02-01 Matchstick Monkey Limited An improved teething device

Family Cites Families (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7143462B2 (en) 2002-09-20 2006-12-05 Colgate-Palmolive Company Oral care implement

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4780924A (en) * 1987-10-20 1988-11-01 Hansen Paul D Tooth brush with removable brush head
US5138737A (en) * 1989-10-16 1992-08-18 Thomas Martha M Toothbrush
USD388615S (en) * 1996-11-18 1998-01-06 Phillips Joseph E Children's toothbrush
US20090130945A1 (en) * 2007-11-21 2009-05-21 Moss David B Children's toothbrush and aerial amusement device
USD745283S1 (en) * 2014-12-12 2015-12-15 Live-Right, Llc Combined baby toothbrush and teether
WO2018020229A1 (en) * 2016-07-26 2018-02-01 Matchstick Monkey Limited An improved teething device

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
KATIE WINDRIDGE: "Matchstick Monkey - Baby Teether // Training Toothbrush by Katie - Kickstarter", 7 April 2016 (2016-04-07), XP055503514, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1152143952/matchstick-monkey-teething-gel-applicator> [retrieved on 20180830] *

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Publication number Publication date
EP4552530A2 (en) 2025-05-14
EP3618666A1 (en) 2020-03-11
EP3618666B1 (en) 2025-05-07

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