US Patent No: 7,201,172

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Toothbrush having flossing dispenser on handle

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Abstract

A toothbrush includes a handle having first and second ends and a head operatively connected to the second end of the handle. Bristles are on the head; an inner cavity is disposed within the first end of the handle; and dental floss is contained in the cavity. A lid is hinged to the first end of the handle and the lid is comprised of a cover member and a flap member.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
DR. FRESH, LLCBUENA PARK, CA123

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nanda, Puneet Cerritos, CA 92 395

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (1)
5,607,050 Vial floss dispenser 14 1995
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (6)
4,821,752 Oral hygiene apparatus having replaceable tooth engaging cleaning element and internal dental filament dispenser 26 1987
4,934,389 Dental floss dispenser 17 1988
5,865,195 Oral hygiene system 19 1997
6,766,807 Combination floss dispenser and toothbrush 4 2002
2003/0188,761 Combination floss and toothbrush device 15 2002
2005/0211,263 Toothbrush container with twist vent-caps and integrated dental floss dispenser 4 2004

Patent Citation Ranking

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Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DR. FRESH, LLC (15)
D592403 Toothbrush 6 2005
D588362 Toothbrush 6 2007
D588363 Toothbrush 6 2007
D588364 Toothbrush with base 6 2007
8,006,342 Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use 1 2007
D607648 Toothbrush base 0 2007
D589261 Toothbrush with base 6 2007
D619369 Toothbrush 1 2008
D640469 Toothbrush 1 2008
8,011,054 Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use 1 2009
D619371 Toothbrush base 0 2009
D619372 Toothbrush base 0 2009
D648134 Toothbrush 0 2010
8,424,144 Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use 0 2011
8,413,286 Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use 0 2011
 
CHILDREN ORAL CARE, LLC (1)
8,327,491 Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use 0 2012
 
DR. FRESH (1)
D617564 Toothbrush 0 2009
 
DR. FRESH, INC. (1)
D590599 Toothbrush 4 2008
 
MIZARU ENTERPRISES, LLC (1)
D651808 Combination toothbrush, floss dispenser and tongue scraper 0 2011
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (3)
8,015,982 Toothbrush and flossing system 0 2004
D628807 Toothbrush with floss dispenser and tongue cleaner 0 2010
D668460 Toothbrush 0 2011

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