Toothbrush

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a toothbrush showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an elevational view as seen from the head end thereof;

FIG. 6 is an elevational view as seen from the handle end thereof;

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

FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof from the bottom of the brush;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of the design shown in FIGS. 1-8;

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is an elevational view as seen from the head end thereof;

FIG. 14 is an elevational view as seen from the handle end thereof;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view thereof from the top of the brush;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view thereof from the bottom of the brush;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view of a toothbrush handle of the beginning of FIGS. 1-16;

FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 21 is an elevational view as seen from the head end thereof;

FIG. 22 is an elevational view as seen from the handle end thereof;

FIG. 23 is a perspective view thereof from the top of the brush; and,

FIG. 24 is a perspective view thereof from the bottom of the brush.

The broken line showing of bristles in FIGS. 17-24 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the third embodiment.

The oblique lines that are shown on the grip mats on the top and bottom of the handle represent a contrast in surface.

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/071,629
Filed:	June 5, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D4/104
Current International Class:	0402
Field of Search:	;D4/104-112,134,138 ;15/143.1,159.1,167.1,167.2,186,187,DIG.5,DIG.6 ;132/308,311 ;601/139,141

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Foreign Patent Documents

	76598		Nov 1953		DK

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