Wiping element for an oral hygiene device, window wiper, or the like
Patent 5810856 Issued on September 22, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 29, 2016. 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.
August 29, 2016. 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 1891864 1910414 2167196 2574654 3254356 3359588 Toothbrush and tongue cleaner Oral hygiene brush Replaceable tooth brush with tongue scaler Device for removing adhesive from the palate InventorApplicationNo. 705271 filed on 08/29/1996US Classes:606/161, Optic, otic or oral scrapper or abrader15/111Brush and scraperExaminersPrimary: Buiz, MichaelAssistant: Shai, Daphna Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 017/24AbstractA wiping or scraping device, particularly for cleaning a human tongue, is provided having one or more wiping teeth or wiping elements. Each tooth or element has at least one scoop-like side which terminates at a wiping edge or ridge in an undercutting fashion. Various embodiments are provided for providing bi-directional or planar-directional wiping or cleaning action. For example, embodiments of the invention include wiping devices, linear wiping elements or circular wiping elements with outwardly-directed and/or inwardly-directed annular wiping edges. The wiping device may include a plurality of wiping elements arranged in a row or array. Embodiments are provided wherein the wiping device is configured for use as a windshield wiper or squeegee. | |
