Foldable toothbrush

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foldable toothbrush in a folded position according to my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is one side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is another side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view a foldable toothbrush in an unfolded position having a lid closed and the brush extended;

FIG. 9 is one side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view a foldable toothbrush in an unfolded position g the lid open and the brush extended;

FIG. 11 is one side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a top perspective view a foldable toothbrush in an unfolded position having the lid open and the brush extended;

FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of a foldable toothbrush in a semi-unfolded position having the lid open and the brush folded into an internal recess; and,

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a foldable toothbrush in the folded position with the outwardly extending brush.

The broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating an environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a foldable toothbrush, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D936974
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 30, 2019
Date of Patent: Nov 30, 2021
Inventor: Omolola Oyelude (South Ozone Park, NY)
Primary Examiner: George A Bugg
Assistant Examiner: Tamara L Hahn
Application Number: 29/718,858
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D4/104