A46BBRUSHES handles not integral with brushware B25GThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A46B11/02 covered by A46B11/00 or A46B11/0017 or A46B11/0017 or A46B11/002A46B11/04 covered by A46B11/00 or A46B11/0013In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A46B1/00 A46B1/00Brush bodies and bristles moulded as a unit A46B3/00Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier machines or appliances therefor A46D A46B3/005Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit A46B1/00 takes precedence A46B3/02by pitch, resin, cement, or other adhesives A46B3/04by mouldable materials, e.g. metals, cellulose derivatives, plastics A46B1/00 takes precedence A46B3/06by welding together bristles made of metal wires or plastic materials A46B3/08by clamping A46B3/10into rings or the like A46B3/12specially adapted for paint-brushes A46B3/14specially adapted for street-cleaning or rail-cleaning brooms A46B3/16by wires or other anchoring means, specially for U-shaped bristle tufts A46B3/18the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires A46B3/20the bristles being fixed or joined in rubber bodies, e.g. in soft rubber A46B3/22rubber bristles being fixed in or on brush bodies A46B5/00Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware A46B5/0004Additional brush head A46B5/0008Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle not intended for simultaneous use A46B5/0012Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle for simultaneous use, e.g. cooperating with each-other A46B5/0016Brushes with heads on opposite sides or ends of a handle not intended for simultaneous use A46B5/002having articulations, joints or flexible portions A46B5/0025Brushes with elastically deformable heads that change shape during use A46B5/0029Head made of soft plastics, rubber or rubber inserts in plastics matrix A46B5/0033bending or stretching or collapsing A46B7/023 takes precedence A46B5/0037Flexible resilience by plastic deformation of the material A46B5/0041Mechanical joint or hinge, made up of several components A46B5/0045Brushes articulated with more than one hinge A46B5/005Brushes with a telescopic or similarly moveable portion A46B5/0054designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body A46B5/0058Mechanical joint or hinge made up of several components A46B5/0062being flexible or resilient during use A46B5/0066Flexible resilience by elastic deformation of the material A46B5/007Inserts made of different material, e.g. springs, plates A46B5/0075being adjustable and stable during use A46B5/0079Adjustable and stable shaft or handle, e.g. generally in one piece A46B5/0083Mechanical joint allowing adjustment in at least one plane A46B5/0087Mechanical joint featuring a ball and socket A46B5/0091promoting relative motion during use bristle carriers moving during use A46B7/06; 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massage apparatus with liquid delivery A61H7/002, A61H2201/105; applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces by liquid carrying members in general, e.g. by pads B05C1/00, B05D1/28 A46B11/0003containing only one dose of substance, e.g. single-use toothbrushes A46B11/0006specially adapted to feed the bristle upper surface A46B11/001with integral reservoirs A46B11/0003, A46B11/0006 take precedence A46B11/0013dispensing by gravity or by shaking A46B11/0017with pre-pressurised reservoirs, e.g. aerosols A46B11/002pressurised at moment of use manually or by powered means A46B11/0024with a permanently displaceable pressurising member that remain in position unless actuated, e.g. lead-screw or ratchet mechanisms, toothpaste tube twisting or rolling devices A46B11/0027Lead-screw mechanisms A46B11/0031Means for influencing rotation of the knob, e.g. ratchet, click mechanisms, one way clutches A46B11/0034Means comprising a rachet mechanism or equivalent for advancing the piston stepwise A46B11/0037A piston or plunger advanced by direct pushing along the side of brush handle A46B11/0041Flexible or deformable reservoirs, e.g. resilient bulbs, compressible tubes A46B11/0044where a tube is rolled up transverse to long axis A46B11/0048where a tube is twisted along length A46B11/0051Peristaltic pump A46B11/0055with a reciprocating piston or plunger acting as the pressurising means A46B11/0058with a metered dosage A46B11/0062Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for being refilled when empty A46B11/0065Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for being replaced when empty A46B11/0068Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for solid substance that dissolves gradually A46B11/0072Details A46B11/0075Means integral with the brush for opening, puncturing or piercing sealed reservoirs, e.g. on insertion A46B11/0079Arrangements for preventing undesired leakage or dispensing A46B11/0082Means for closing, sealing or controlling the flow using capillary action A46B11/0086Means for closing or sealing, e.g. toothpaste outlet when brush not in use thereby preventing leakage or drying out A46B11/0089Caps or covers for bristles A46B11/0093Arrangements for catching drips or overflow A46B11/0096Indication of the level of the remaining fluid, e.g. through transparent walls A46B11/06connected to supply pipe or to other external supply means A46B11/0003 and A46B11/0006 take precedence A46B11/063by means of a supply pipe A46B11/066with means for introducing an additive, e.g. soap A46B11/08with heating means A46B13/00Brushes with driven brush bodies or carrierspower-driven toothbrushes A61C17/16 A46B13/001Cylindrical or annular brush bodies A46B13/003made up of a series of annular brush rings; Annular brush rings therefor A46B13/005made up of a series of longitudinal strips or segments A46B13/006formed by winding a strip tuft in a helix about the body A46B13/008Disc-shaped brush bodies A46B13/02power-driven carriers A46B13/023with means for inducing vibration to the bristles A46B13/026Brushes which automatically reverse direction of rotation, e.g. using gravity switches A46B13/04with reservoir or other means for supplying substances A46B13/06with brush driven by the supplied medium A46B13/08hand-driven A46B15/00Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements A46B15/0002Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process A46B15/0004with a controlling means A46B15/0006with a controlling brush technique device, e.g. stroke movement measuring device A46B15/0008with means for controlling duration, e.g. time of brushing A46B15/001with means indicating the remaining useful life of brush A46B15/0012with a pressure controlling device A46B15/0014with a controlling temperature device A46B15/0016with enhancing means A46B15/0018with antistatic properties A46B15/002with a means for removing or creating static electricity A46B15/0022with an electrical means A46B15/0024with means generating ions A46B15/0026with a magnetic means A46B15/0028with an acoustic means A46B15/003Enhancing with heat A46B15/0032with protrusion for polishing teeth A46B15/0034with a source of radiation, e.g. UV, IR, LASER, X-ray for irradiating the teeth and associated surfaces A46B15/0036with a lighting means, e.g. laser, bulb A46B15/0034 takes precedence A46B15/0038with signalling means A46B15/004with an acoustic signalling means, e.g. noise A46B15/0042with musical signalling means A46B15/0044with light signalling means A46B15/0034, A46B15/0036 takes precedence A46B15/0046with vibrating signalling means A46B15/0048Drip collector, e.g. collecting the liquids dripping from the brush during a brushing process A46B15/0051Brushes fitted with ventilation means, e.g. with air buffers, air vents A46B15/0053Brushes fitted with ventilation suction, e.g. for removing dust vacuum cleaner A47L7/00 A46B15/0055Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors A46B15/0057Brushes fitted with a device for cleaning the ears A46B15/0059Brushes with a comb A46B15/0061with a container for accessories, e.g. pills, polish, condoms, cells A46B11/00 takes precedence A46B15/0063Brushes with a device for opening containers, e.g. shoes polish A46B11/0093 takes precedence A46B15/0065Brush with an additional cutting tool, e.g. nail clippers, hair cutting A46B15/0067Brushes fitted with a drinking device, i.e. brushes with devices allowing drinking A46B15/0069Brushes fitted with a interdental devices, e.g. toothpick A46B2200/108 takes precedence A46B15/0071Toothbrushes with flossing arrangements A61C15/04 takes precedence A46B15/0073Brushes with an arrangement for using the floss A46B15/0075Brushes with an additional massage device A46B15/0077Brushes fitted with a mirror A46B15/0079Brushes fitted with a razor or other shaving equipments A46B15/0081Brushes with a scraper, e.g. tongue scraper A46B15/0083Brushes with a shoehorn A46B15/0085Brushes provided with an identification, marking device or design A46B15/0087Brushes with decoration on or in the handle A46B15/0089Brushes with figurines such as animals on the handle A46B15/0091Container, e.g. bag or box with a collection of various devices A46B15/0093Magazins or sets of brushes components, e.g. plurality of brushes linked as a package A46B15/0095Brushes with a feature for storage after use A46B15/0097Self supporting, e.g. brushes that stand upright or in other particular ways A46B17/00Accessories for brushes A46B17/02Devices for holding brushes in use A46B17/04Protective covers for the bristles A46B17/06Devices for cleaning brushes after use A46B17/065Sterilising brushes; 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