Patents Assigned to Kabushiki Kaisha Koeisha
  • Patent number: 6085761
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toothpick brush comprising a brush body 11 provided with a point projecting portion 11 insertable in spaces between teeth, a gripping portion 12 formed so as to be easily held, and a connection part 13 for connecting the abovementioned two members; and a cleaning member 2 attached to the connection part 13. The cleaning member 2 is made of synthetic resin having rubber resiliency at a normal temperature, and a number of projecting brush elements 21 are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the cleaning member 2. According to the invention, stains and/or plaque between teeth can be securely removed by only one type of toothpick brush without impairing gums when using, and removal of stains between teeth and massaging of gums can be carried out at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Koeisha
    Inventor: Osamu Inaba