Unitarily molded toothbrush
First Claim
1. A unitarily molded toothbrush comprising:
- a head with bristles integrally formed with the head;
a neck with first and second ends, the first end connected to the head; and
a handle with front and rear ends, the front end connected to the second end of the neck, at least one recess within the handle having a recess opening on an undersurface thereof, wherein the head, neck and handle are all formed of an identical plastic material having a Melt Index no lower than 6 g/10 min.
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Abstract
A unitarily molded toothbrush is provided including a head with bristles integrally molded therewith, a handle and a neck, all being formed of an identical plastic material, preferably a polyolefin resin, having a Melt Index no lower than 6 g/10 min. At least one recess is formed with respective opening in an undersurface of the handle of the toothbrush. In alternative embodiments, recesses and their openings can also be found in the neck and head. These embodiments may include a beam flanked by the recess openings longitudinally traversing the length of the handle, and optionally also traversing the neck and head. Cross members may be formed orthogonal to the beam to strengthen the structure. Also provided is a kit for dental hygiene which includes the unitarily molded toothbrush in combination with a dentifrice to improve the delivery of flavor or a therapeutically active substance such as a source of fluoride.
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17 Claims
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1. A unitarily molded toothbrush comprising:
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a head with bristles integrally formed with the head; a neck with first and second ends, the first end connected to the head; and a handle with front and rear ends, the front end connected to the second end of the neck, at least one recess within the handle having a recess opening on an undersurface thereof, wherein the head, neck and handle are all formed of an identical plastic material having a Melt Index no lower than 6 g/10 min. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A kit for dental hygiene comprising:
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(i) a unitarily molded toothbrush comprising; a head with bristles integrally formed with the head; a neck with first and second ends, the first end connected to the head; a handle with front and rear ends, the front end connected to the second end of the neck, wherein the head, neck and handle are all formed of an identical plastic material having a Melt Index no lower than 6 g/10 min.; and (ii) a dentifrice packaged with the unitarily molded toothbrush comprising; a humectant; an abrasive; and a therapeutically active substance. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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