US3344930A
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Toothbrush holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-10
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph G Merkel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08; A47K1/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A DISPOSABLE TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER COMPRISING A BODY PORTION HAVING AN UPWARDLY FACING SURFACE WITH A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THEREIN, A FIRST GROUP OF SAID OPENINGS BEING CLOSED BY TABS HINGEDLY AND RESILIENTLY SECURED TO SAID BODY PORTION AT THE EDGES OF SAID OPENINGS AND EXTENDING INWARDLY OF SAID OPENINGS TOWARD THE CENTER THEREOF, A SECOND GROUP OF SAID OPENINGS, RESPECTIVELY, COMMUNICATING WITH RECESSES WHICH DEPEND INTO SAID BODY PORTION FROM SAID BODY PORTION SURFACE, SAID RECESSES EACH BEING OPEN AT THE TOP AND HAVING A FLAT AND GENERALLY HORIZONTAL BOTTOM AND UPSTANDING SIDES, SAID RECESS BOTTOMS HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN, RESPECTIVELY, WHICH ARE CLOSED BY TABS HINGEDLY AND RESILIENTLY SECURED TO SAID RECESS SIDES AND EXTENDING INWARDLY OF THE LAST-MENTIONED OPENINGS TOWARD THE CENTER THEREOF, ALL OF SAID TABS BEING RESILIENTLY MOVABLE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |