TOOTHBRUSH Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: sanitary and hygienic articles. SUBSTANCE: toothbrush has handle, neck and head with bristles. Head has group of bristle-receiving sections extending perpendicular to longitudinal axis of toothbrush. Sections are separated by connecting webs. Flexible member is passed through bristle-receiving sections to change configuration of head. One end of flexible member is fixed in section opposed to handle and other end is attached on ring for receiving user's finger. Ring is mounted on handle for movement along its longitudinal axis. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and improved convenience. 1 dwg