11.02.15
US Patent No. 9,107,491 B2; Colgate-Palmolive Company has patented a toothbrush comprising a handle; a head that has an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a dentifrice composition positioned on the head. The dentifrice composition is comprised of an orally acceptable carrier (comprising a triglyceride) and abrasive. The composition does not contain antibacterial agents, malodor prevention agents, anti-caries agents, whitening agents, tartar control agents, foaming agents, anti-calculus agents, fluorides, anti-microbial agents or anti-inflammatory agents.