Toothbrush

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a toothbrush showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a plan view as seen from the top or head end thereof;

FIG. 6 is a plan view as seen from the bottom or handle end thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof from the top of the brush;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of the design shown in FIGS. 1-7;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a plan view as seen from the top or head end thereof;

FIG. 13 is a plan view as seen from the bottom or handle end thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a perspective view thereof from the top of the brush.

The broken line showing of bristles in the second embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of that embodiment.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Moskovich; Robert (East Brunswick, NJ), Eliav; Eyal (New York City, NY), Chan; Eric (New York City, NY), Miller; Jeffrey (New York City, NY), Choi; Yoon Ho (New York City, NY)
Assignee:	Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/068,430
Filed:	April 7, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D4/104
Current International Class:	0402
Field of Search:	;D4/101,104-114,132,134,138 ;D8/107,DIG.7,DIG.8 ;15/143.1,159.1,167.1,167.2 ;132/308,311 ;601/139,141,142

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Tabor; Lavone D.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Ancel; Richard J.