Oral care implement having fluid delivery system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9167886
APP PUB NO 20130305471A1
SERIAL NO

13953896

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An oral care implement has a head portion with tooth cleaning elements on one surface thereof and a reservoir containing at least one active agent. A capillary channel extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver active agent(s) to one or more outlets. In one aspect, a vibration-producing device is provided to vibrate at least a portion of the implement to enhance the function of tooth cleaning elements and the delivery of the active agent through capillary action. A variety of active agents can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling.

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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYNEW YORK NY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyd, Thomas J Metuchen, US 78 1393
Gatzemeyer, John J Hillsborough, US 86 3132
Jimenez, Eduardo J Manalapan, US 99 2051
Russell, Bruce M Howell, US 46 1082

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