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  • Patent Grant
  • D484311
  • Patent Number
    D484,311
  • Date Filed
    Friday, January 12, 2001
    24 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 30, 2003
    21 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D04 138
    • 015 1431
    • 015 1591
    • 015 160
    • 015 1671
    • 015 1672
    • 132 308
    • 601 139
    • 601 141
  • International Classifications
    • 0402
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of a disposable toothbrush showing our new design;




FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;




FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;




FIG. 4 is left side elevation view thereof;




FIG. 5 is right side elevation view thereof;




FIG. 6 is top plan view thereof; and,




FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a disposable toothbrush, as shown and described.
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