Modular interproximal toothbrush system
Patent 4399582 Issued on August 23, 1983. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 9, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 9, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 490831 541727 3065480 3072944 Plaque jack toothbrush Toothbrush with improved interproximal and free gingival margin accessibility Toothbrushes Patent #: 4330896 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/241943 filed on 03/09/1981US Classes:15/176.4, Perpendicularly insertable132/308, Including toothbrush15/145, Detachable15/167.1Tooth or nail brushExaminersPrimary: Feldman, PeterAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA46B 5/02 (20060101)A46B 7/00 (20060101) A46B 5/00 (20060101) A46B 7/04 (20060101) A46B 9/04 (20060101) A46B 9/00 (20060101) AbstractA toothbrush system is provided wherein a plurality of disposable heads may be inserted onto a disposable stem, allowing the use of a wide variety of specialized heads on both manually operated and power toothbrush handles. The system permits the head and stem designs to be custom tailored to the individual patients' needs in terms of mouth size, brushing comfort, dental and periodontal needs, as well as convenience both at home and away from home. The modular system also permits the patient to clean his teeth in a more aseptic manner than would otherwise be possible. | |
