Toothbrush

Description

FIG. 1 is a 3/4 perspective view of a toothbrush showing the top left and distal end of the first embodiment of the toothbrush of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a reduced left side elevational view of the brush of the present invention, the right side being a mirror image;

FIG. 3 is a reduced top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a reduced bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a reduced view from the head end thereof;

FIG. 6 is a reduced view from the handle end thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the design shown in FIGS. 1-6, the only difference residing in the absence of three grip pads on the top of the handle; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the design shown in FIGS. 1-6, the only differences residing in the lengths of the head and the handle and the number of bristle tufts extending from the head.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Moskovich; Robert (East Brunswick, NJ)
Assignee:	Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/036,341
Filed:	March 22, 1995

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Current U.S. Class:	D4/104
Field of Search:	;D4/104-112,130,132-134,136,138 ;15/143.1,159.1,160,167.1,167.2,186,187,DIG.5,DIG.6

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Primary Examiner: Word; A. Hugo
Assistant Examiner: Tabor; Lavone
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Serafino; James M. Ancel; Richard J.