Combined toothbrush and cap therefor

- John O. Butler Company
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Description

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a toothbrush and cap therefor, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the cap;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the cap;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the cap;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the toothbrush;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the toothbrush;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the toothbrush;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the toothbrush with the cap in place;

FIG. 9 is a fragmentary side elevational view of a second embodiment of the toothbrush; and

FIG. 10 is a fragmentary side elevational view of a third embodiment of the toothbrush.

Referenced Cited
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  • A photograph of three brushes by Sanyo-Hapics. Perio Pic, from Japan Perio Center (date unknown). Page 40 Oral Health, Jan. 1979. Picture of unknown Japanese brush (marked Exhibit AS1) of unknown date. Denticator brushes (date unknown). Photocopy of three specimens (marked Exhibit AT2) of unknown date. "D-Plak-R" Toothpick Holder, Dental Products Report, 5/74.
Patent History
Patent number: D298182
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 21, 1985
Date of Patent: Oct 25, 1988
Assignee: John O. Butler Company (Chicago, IL)
Inventors: Emanuel B. Tarrson (Chicago, IL), Dane Maric (Chicago, IL), Thomas P. Kelly (Palatine, IL)
Primary Examiner: Catherine E. Kemper
Law Firm: Laff, Whitesel, Conte & Saret
Application Number: 6/703,744
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/4104; D/4108; D/4131