Head portion of an electric toothbrush

Description

FIG. 1 is an enlarged, perspective view of a head portion of an electric toothbrush showing our new design; and,

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof.

The dashed lines shown in the figures represent environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design. The dotted lines shown in the figures represent the border between claimed subject matter and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a head portion of an electric toothbrush, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Blaustein; Lawrence A. (Moreland Hills, OH), Osher; John (Moreland Hills, OH), Nottingham; John R. (Hunting Valley, OH), Spirk; John W. (Gates Mills, OH)
Assignee:	The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/152,878
Filed:	January 4, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	150251	Nov 15, 2001
	766703	Jan 22, 2001
	236794	Jan 25, 1999	6189693

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Current U.S. Class:	D4/104
Current International Class:	0402
Field of Search:	;D4/104-112,132-134,138 ;15/143.1,159.1,160,167.1,186,187 ;132/308 ;601/139,141

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Primary Examiner: Lichtenstein; Lisa
Attorney, Agent or Firm: SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group Saidman; Perry J. Vago; James C.