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USD484311S1
USD484311S1 US29/135,573 US13557301F USD484311S US D484311 S1 USD484311 S1 US D484311S1 US 13557301 F US13557301 F US 13557301F US D484311 S USD484311 S US D484311S
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FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of a disposable toothbrush showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 4 is left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 5 is right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 6 is top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  1. The ornamental design for a disposable toothbrush, as shown and described.
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