
US Patent No: 7,181,799
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Oral-care device and system
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Feb 27, 2007
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Oct 24, 2003
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10/692,837
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Abstract
A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
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Cited Art
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| 5,335,389 Plaque removing toothbrush | 92 | 1990 | |
| 5,341,537 Plaque removing toothbrush | 121 | 1992 | |
| 5,628,082 Toothbrush with improved efficacy | 203 | 1995 | |
| 5,806,127 Coded toothbrush | 35 | 1996 | |
| 6,276,021 Toothbrush having a bristle pattern providing enhanced cleaning | 79 | 1999 | |
| 2003/0196,283 Powered toothbrush | 87 | 2002 | |
| 2004/0045,105 Powered toothbrush with a hinged section | 37 | 2002 | |
| 2003/0182,746 Powered toothbrush with vibrating section | 32 | 2002 | |
| 6,892,412 Powered toothbrush | 29 | 2002 | |
| 2004/0060,137 Toothbrush with sectorial motion | 50 | 2002 | |
| 6,938,293 Powered toothbrush | 21 | 2004 | |
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| 5,802,656 Toothbrush with flexibly mounted bristles | 139 | 1996 | |
| 5,970,564 Brush having an elastomeric bridge | 93 | 1997 | |
| 5,991,959 Toothbrush with flexibly mounted bristles | 71 | 1998 | |
| 6,513,182 Toothbrush | 63 | 2000 | |
| 6,725,493 Toothbrush | 27 | 2002 | |
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| 6,041,467 Toothbrush | 84 | 1997 | |
| D422143 Set of bristles for a toothbrush | 64 | 1999 | |
| D424808 Set of bristles for a toothbrush | 67 | 1999 | |
| D425306 Set of bristles for a toothbrush | 74 | 1999 | |
| 6,151,745 Gum-massaging oral brush | 59 | 1999 | |
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| 6,446,295 Electric toothbrush | 85 | 2000 | |
| 6,510,575 Toothbrush | 56 | 2001 | |
| 2003/0033,680 Electric toothbrush | 57 | 2002 | |
| 2003/0033,682 Toothbrush | 38 | 2002 | |
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| 6,219,874 Resiliently flexible bristle bearing head toothbrush | 63 | 1997 | |
| 6,311,358 Toothbrush comprising gum-massaging sticks | 56 | 2000 | |
| 2004/0200,016 Electric toothbrushes | 35 | 2003 | |
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| 6,126,533 Molded abrasive brush | 30 | 1997 | |
| 6,299,508 Abrasive article with integrally molded front surface protrusions containing a grinding aid and methods of making and using | 42 | 1998 | |
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| D402116 Brushhead for a toothbrush | 67 | 1997 | |
| D403510 Brushhead for a toothbrush | 69 | 1997 | |
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| 6,319,332 Squeegee device and system | 49 | 1999 | |
| 6,571,417 Dentition cleaning device and system | 67 | 2000 | |
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| 6,044,514 Toothbrush | 51 | 1998 | |
| 6,088,869 Toothbrush | 30 | 1998 | |
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| 4,812,070 Brush and scraper attachment for faucet spray handle | 39 | 1987 | |
| D326019 Combined brush and scraper attachment for a faucet spray handle | 25 | 1987 | |
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| 5,799,353 Toothbrush | 46 | 1996 | |
| 6,021,541 Toothbrush | 31 | 1998 | |
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| 6,182,365 Skin engaging member for razor blade assembly | 46 | 1997 | |
| 2004/0154,112 Toothbrushes | 42 | 2003 | |
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| 6,349,442 Brush tip for a motorized toothbrush | 32 | 1999 | |
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| 5,735,011 Plaque removing toothbrush | 101 | 1996 | |
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| 6,190,367 Medical site prep device | 46 | 1999 | |
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| 6,658,692 Small area deep cleaner | 56 | 2002 | |
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| 6,245,032 Jet nozzle for an oral irrigator | 26 | 1997 | |
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| 6,108,854 Rubber broom | 33 | 1998 | |
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| D483184 Toothbrush | 49 | 2002 | |
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| 5,249,327 String and ribbon floss holder for brushes | 59 | 1992 | |
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| 6,182,323 Ultraclean surface treatment device | 32 | 1998 | |
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| 6,647,585 Multi-functional floor-cleaning tool | 33 | 2001 | |
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| 6,067,684 Toothbrush | 53 | 1999 | |
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| 6,311,360 Brush and method of producing the same | 33 | 1998 | |
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| 5,491,863 Combined nipple cleaning and bottle cleaning brushes | 45 | 1994 | |
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| 6,077,360 Cleaning composition for mold for molding semiconductor device and method of cleaning mold using the same | 29 | 1999 | |
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| 5,966,771 Polymeric molded sweeping device | 42 | 1997 | |
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| 5,669,097 Straddle-type tooth brushing device | 39 | 1995 | |
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| 4,585,416 Device for cleaning teeth and massaging gums | 50 | 1984 | |
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| 6,032,322 Silicone painting tip for paint brush | 27 | 1996 | |
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| 5,896,614 Bristle arrangement for a toothbrush | 94 | 1997 | |
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| 4,827,551 Electrical device for mouth care | 67 | 1988 | |
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| 5,980,542 Tongue cleaner | 49 | 1999 | |
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| 6,151,746 Blow-molded brushware | 27 | 1998 | |
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| 4,277,862 Toothbrush | 82 | 1979 | |
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| 4,428,091 Toothbrush | 33 | 1981 | |
| 4,573,920 Device for cleaning the proximal faces of teeth | 42 | 1984 | |
| 4,610,043 Oral hygiene brush | 72 | 1985 | |
| 4,691,405 Toothbrush having adjustable bristle-mounted tabs | 78 | 1985 | |
| 4,763,380 Can cleaning device | 34 | 1987 | |
| 4,866,806 Surgical scrub sponge | 58 | 1988 | |
| 4,929,180 Stay full-easy load "turbo" prophylactic polishing cup | 40 | 1988 | |
| 5,040,260 Tooth cleaning and polishing device | 87 | 1989 | |
| 5,005,246 Replaceable tooth brush with tongue scaler | 88 | 1989 | |
| 5,032,082 Device for removing adhesive from the palate | 64 | 1989 | |
| 5,211,494 Bath brush-backscratcher for cleansing and stimulating one's skin | 49 | 1991 | |
| 5,289,605 DC powered scrubber | 63 | 1991 | |
| 5,283,921 Electric toothbrush holder | 45 | 1992 | |
| 5,226,197 Tongue hygiene device | 105 | 1992 | |
| 5,711,759 Oral hygiene device | 51 | 1994 | |
| 5,604,951 Prophy toothbrush | 98 | 1994 | |
| 5,535,474 Brush for cleaning and polishing teeth while stimulating gums | 63 | 1995 | |
| 5,528,793 Multi-purpose squeegee with deflector | 38 | 1995 | |
| 5,584,690 Dental cleaning assembly | 71 | 1995 | |
| 5,930,860 Prophy bristle toothbrush | 91 | 1996 | |
| 5,810,856 Wiping element for an oral hygiene device, window wiper, or the like | 68 | 1996 | |
| 6,032,313 Household appliance having plural coaxially rotatable or parallel linearly movable heads or tools | 65 | 1997 | |
| 6,115,871 Toothbrush structure with multiple directional bristle portions | 25 | 1998 | |
| 6,065,890 Cleaning apparatus providing coincidental washing and wiping in a synchronized manner | 35 | 1998 | |
| 6,168,434 Oral hygiene appliance | 33 | 1999 | |
| 6,240,590 Grout scrubber | 32 | 1999 | |
| 6,099,309 Disposable prophy angle | 47 | 1999 | |
| 6,272,713 Internal pipe cleaning device | 28 | 1999 | |
| 6,254,390 Oral burnisher | 70 | 2000 | |
| 6,463,619 Squeegee device and system | 62 | 2001 | |
| 6,599,048 Toothbrush for massaging and protecting gums | 66 | 2001 | |
| 6,668,418 Squeegee implement | 25 | 2002 | |
| 6,751,823 Motorized toothbrush brush tip with two counter-rotating brush heads rotating on a common axis | 27 | 2002 | |
| 6,658,688 Squeegee device and system | 44 | 2002 | |
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| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Aug 27, 2018 |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |