CPC Subgroup Additional Only
A46B 2200/1066 Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures (A61C17/16 takes precedence; bristles arrangements for toothbrushes A46B9/04)
Full Title
Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications > For human or animal care > Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures (A61C17/16 takes precedence; bristles arrangements for toothbrushes A46B9/04)
3 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A46B 2200/1073 Denture toothbrush, i.e. used for dentures specifically
- A46B 2200/108 Inter-dental toothbrush, i.e. for cleaning interdental spaces specifically
- A46B 2200/1086 Toothbrush for cleaning animal teeth specifically
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A46, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY US 1,508
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 969
- L'OREAL FR 884
- DYSON GB 494
- GILLETTE COMPANY US 465
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 405
- BRAUN DE 353
- LION CORPORATION JP 287
- ZAHORANSKY DE 253
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS 243