Light activated tooth whitening apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of a light activated tooth whitening apparatus showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right hand side view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a left hand side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a light activated tooth whitening apparatus, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Khubani; Ajit (Saddle River, NJ)
Family ID:	38049952
Appl. No.:	D/226,933
Filed:	April 1, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/152
Current CPC Class:	A61C19/066 20130101
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/180-181,176,155-156,107 ;433/37-43,76,173,29,32 ;D26/38,46 ;607/36 ;362/804,171,183,200 ;D10/64,74,70 ;D9/423

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Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Charles A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cooper & Dunham LLP