Global Patent Index - EP 1006838 B1

EP 1006838 B1 20020320 - TOOTHBRUSH BRISTLE

Title (en)

TOOTHBRUSH BRISTLE

Title (de)

BORSTE FÜR EINE ZAHNBÜRSTE

Title (fr)

SOIE POUR BROSSE A DENTS

Publication

EP 1006838 B1 20020320 (DE)

Application

EP 97910338 A 19970924

Priority

  • DE 19640852 A 19961002
  • EP 9705222 W 19970924

Abstract (en)

[origin: US6094769A] The invention is directed to a bristle (1) for a toothbrush, in particular for an electric toothbrush, which is comprised of a monofilament (2) made of plastic. The monofilament (2) is of a non-circular cross-section, is twisted about its longitudinal axis, and is fixed as a result of the action of chemical agents. In this manner, the bristle (1) is provided with a three-dimensionally structured surface which effects an improved cleaning action, in particular with regard to the removal of plaque.

IPC 1-7

A46D 1/00

IPC 8 full level

A46D 1/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

A46D 1/00 (2013.01 - EP US); A46D 1/0238 (2013.01 - EP US); Y10T 428/2925 (2015.01 - EP US); Y10T 428/2973 (2015.01 - EP US); Y10T 428/2976 (2015.01 - EP US); Y10T 428/2978 (2015.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

US 6094769 A 20000801; AT E214563 T1 20020415; AU 4777597 A 19980424; DE 19640852 A1 19980416; DE 59706712 D1 20020425; EP 1006838 A1 20000614; EP 1006838 B1 20020320; WO 9814091 A1 19980409

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 28381299 A 19990401; AT 97910338 T 19970924; AU 4777597 A 19970924; DE 19640852 A 19961002; DE 59706712 T 19970924; EP 9705222 W 19970924; EP 97910338 A 19970924