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US3170265A
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Animated toothbrush holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-14
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1982-05-14
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Adolph E Goldfarb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/0076; A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H3/00; A63H3/003; A63H3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
AN ANIMATED TOY HOLDER FOR A TOOTHBRUSH IN THE FORM OF A CHARACTER ADAPTED TO CREATE THE APPEARANCE THAT HE IS BRUSHING HIS TEETH, SAID HOLDER COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME INCLUDING MEANS SIMULATING THE APPEARANCE OF A LIVING CHARACTER, (B) HOLDING MEANS ON SAID FRAME ADAPTED TO SUPPORT TOOTHBRUSH, (C) A FIRST MEMBER WHICH SIMULATES THE APPEARANCE OF AN UPPER ARM OF THE CHARACTER AND IS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME, (D) A LEAF SPRING CONNECTED AT ONE OF ITS ENDS TO SAID FIRST MEMBER, (E) A SECOND MEMBER WHICH SIMULATES THE APPEARANCE OF THE LOWER ARM AND HAND OF THE CHARACTER HOLDING A SMALL TOOTHBRUSH, AND IS SUPPORTED SOLELY BY BEING FIXED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID LEAF SPRING, SAID LEAF SPRING BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS, AND (F) MEANS ON SAID FRAME ADAPTED TO PIVOT SAID SIMULATED UPPER ARM A LIMITED INCREMENT INCIDENT TO THE REMOVAL OF THE TOOTHBRUSH FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS, WHEREBY THE REMOVAL OF THE TOOTHBRUSH FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS WILL CAUSE SAID SIMULATED LOWER ARM AND TOOTHBRUSH TO OSCILLATE TO SIMULATE TOOTHBRUSHING ACTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
AN ANIMATED TOY HOLDER FOR A TOOTHBRUSH IN THE FORM OF A CHARACTER ADAPTED TO CREATE THE APPEARANCE THAT HE IS BRUSHING HIS TEETH, SAID HOLDER COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME INCLUDING MEANS SIMULATING THE APPEARANCE OF A LIVING CHARACTER, (B) HOLDING MEANS ON SAID FRAME ADAPTED TO SUPPORT TOOTHBRUSH, (C) A FIRST MEMBER WHICH SIMULATES THE APPEARANCE OF AN UPPER ARM OF THE CHARACTER AND IS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME, (D) A LEAF SPRING CONNECTED AT ONE OF ITS ENDS TO SAID FIRST MEMBER, (E) A SECOND MEMBER WHICH SIMULATES THE APPEARANCE OF THE LOWER ARM AND HAND OF THE CHARACTER HOLDING A SMALL TOOTHBRUSH, AND IS SUPPORTED SOLELY BY BEING FIXED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID LEAF SPRING, SAID LEAF SPRING BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS, AND (F) MEANS ON SAID FRAME ADAPTED TO PIVOT SAID SIMULATED UPPER ARM A LIMITED INCREMENT INCIDENT TO THE REMOVAL OF THE TOOTHBRUSH FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS, WHEREBY THE REMOVAL OF THE TOOTHBRUSH FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS WILL CAUSE SAID SIMULATED LOWER ARM AND TOOTHBRUSH TO OSCILLATE TO SIMULATE TOOTHBRUSHING ACTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2926487A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |