Patent ID: 9131768
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A46B,A61C

Abstract:
1. An interdental brush comprising: a handle; a neck portion extending from the handle and having a first axis and a second axis, the neck portion having a first bending stiffness when subject to loading about the first axis, and a second bending stiffness when subjected to loading about the second axis, the first bending stiffness being less than the second bending stiffness; and a brush head including a stem from which a plurality of bristles extend in a diametrically opposed manner, the stem extending from and secured to the neck portion, the brush head configured to be inserted into interdental spaces for cleaning thereof; the neck portion having a first cleaning position when bent about the first axis such that the brush head can apply a first pressure adapted for gentle cleaning and a second cleaning position when bent about the second axis such that the brush head can apply a second pressure adapted for vigorous cleaning.