Oral care implement and filament for the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10244857
APP PUB NO 20180055206A1
SERIAL NO

15250497

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A mechanically tapered bristle filament for an oral care implement. The filament is characterized by a long thin tapered end portion. The tapered end portion has a taper length and tip diameter comparable to chemically tapered filaments. The areal surface roughness of the tapered end portion however is greater than chemically tapered filaments thereby producing increased scrubbing action against the surfaces of the teeth. The foregoing taper and roughness characteristics of the present filament enhance inter-dental cleaning effectiveness.

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  • COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nelson, Stephen New Brunswick, US 46 672
Sorrentino, Alan V Cranbury, US 12 737

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