Abstract: A tapered bristle for a toothbrush which is tapered starting at 10 mm or less, preferably 3-5 mm, from the end of the bristle, characterized in that the tapered end of the bristle ranges from 0.04 mm to 0.08 mm in diameter, is disclosed. A toothbrush tufted with said tapered bristles is also disclosed. In addition, methods for producing said tapered bristle or said toothbrush are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 1998
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2000
Assignees:
Cheil Jedant Corporation, Young Jun Kweon