Patent ID: 8234742
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A head for a toothbrush having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, the transverse axis being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the head comprising: a proximal end and a distal end; a top surface; and a first cleaning element carrier and a second cleaning element carrier, the second cleaning element carrier having a fixed end and a free end, the free end being spaced from the proximal end and the distal end of the head, the second cleaning element carrier being asymmetrically fixed to the head such that the second cleaning element carrier can move relative to the head about the transverse axis of the head such that the free end of the second cleaning element carrier moves to and from the top surface. and wherein when the free end is moved from the top surface, the free end is superjacent to the top surface, wherein the second cleaning element carrier includes a slot, and wherein a portion of the first cleaning element carrier is disposed within the slot.