Cleaning element for a toothbrush or the like

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cleaning element for a toothbrush or the like;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a cleaning element for a toothbrush or the like;

FIG. 9 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a cleaning element for a toothbrush or the like, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ballmaier; Kathi (Wehrheim, DE), Heil; Benedikt (Friedberg, DE), Schafer; Gerhard (Frankfurt, DE), Schluter; Carolin (Frankfurt, DE), Thalheim-Martin; Alexander (Frankfurt, DE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type The Proctor & Gamble Company Cincinnati OH US
Assignee:	The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/445,773
Filed:	February 15, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D4/104; D4/136
Current International Class:	0402
Field of Search:	;D4/101,104-113,136 ;D24/133,146,147,152,211,214,215 ;D28/63 ;15/110,167.1,167.2,188 ;132/308-311 ;601/136,137,139,141,142 ;606/235

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Tung; Melanie H
Assistant Examiner: Tabor; Lavone D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Vitenberg; Vladimir