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US3586212A
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Toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A toothpaste and toothbrush holder assembly is disclosed whereby one end of a flexible hinge strap is mounted near the spout of a conventional toothpaste tube. The other end of the strap is attached to the tube cap. The strap loop contains two slots in which a toothbrush can be mounted so that the toothbrush handle would be parallel to the axis of the tube. Portions of the strap extend into the area of the slot and press against the toothbrush handle holding it tightly within the slot. The slots are positioned on the strap to keep the brush bristles out of contact with the cap, and the axis of the slots can intersect the axis of the seam closing the end of the tube for ease in packing.
Inventors
- 👤 Andreas J Tzouras
- 👤 George Agouridis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A tube and a brush assembly comprising: a brush having an elongated handle; a tube closed at one end and provided with a spout at the other end; a cap adapted for closing and sealing the end of said spout; and a flexible hinge strap means connected at one end thereof to the spout end of the tube and at the other end thereof to said cap for permitting movement of said cap between a closing and sealing position on said spout and an open position spaced from the end of said spout, said strap having a pair of spaced-apart apertures aligned on an axis extending along the body of the tube and adapted to receive said brush handle when said cap is in closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A tube and a brush assembly comprising: a brush having an elongated handle; a tube closed at one end and provided with a spout at the other end; a cap adapted for closing and sealing the end of said spout; and a flexible hinge strap means connected at one end thereof to the spout end of the tube and at the other end thereof to said cap for permitting movement of said cap between a closing and sealing position on said spout and an open position spaced from the end of said spout, said strap having a pair of spaced-apart apertures aligned on an axis extending along the body of the tube and adapted to receive said brush handle when said cap is in closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly of claim 1 with portions of said strap forming flaps which movably extend into said apertures for holding the brush handle therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said brush is a toothbrush and said axis of said apertures is spaced from said cap when in closed position by a distance larger than the distance from the axis of the toothbrush handle to the free end of the toothbrush bristles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 1 with the flexible hinge strap connection at the spout end of said tube made directly to the side of the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 including means connecting said hinge strap to said spout.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly of claim 1 including a frustum of a hollow cone connected to and integral with the flexible hinge strap with the tube spout extending from the smaller diameter end of said frustum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 6 including a threaded conneCtion between said spout and said smaller diameter end of said frustum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 6 wherein said spout and said smaller diameter end of said frustum are integrally connected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly of claim 1 with the hinge strap attached to and integral with the spout of said tube; said spout partially inserted into the neck of said tube and flared on the inside thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said one end of said tube is pinched closed along a line intersecting the axis of said tube and the axis of said apertures.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tube and cap assembly comprising: a tube closed at one end and having a spout at the other end; a cap cooperating with the spout to seal the tube; and a flexible hinge strap with the tube attachment means at one end and cap attachment means at the other end, whereby the cap is movably held in the vicinity of the tube spout, said strap having means for supporting a brush handle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tube and cap assembly comprising: a tube closed at one end and having a spout at the other end; a cap cooperating with the spout to seal the tube; and a flexible hinge strap with the tube attachment means at one end and cap attachment means at the other end, whereby the cap is movably held in the vicinity of the tube spout, said strap having means for supporting a brush handle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembly of claim 11 wherein said supporting means includes a pair of spaced-apart apertures in said strap substantially aligned on an axis extending along the body of the tube when the cap is connected to said spout.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
102 words
A toothbrush tube and brush assembly comprising: a tube closed at one end and having a spout at the other end, a flexible hinge strap attached to the spout end of said tube, a cap rotatably mounted on said strap and adapted for connection to said spout, said strap having spaced-apart slots whereby a line drawn through said slots is parallel to the axis of said tube when said cap is connected to said spout, and a toothbrush releasably mountable in said slots, said strap having portions forming flaps which movably extend into said slots whereby the toothbrush is tightly held therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
102 words
A toothbrush tube and brush assembly comprising: a tube closed at one end and having a spout at the other end, a flexible hinge strap attached to the spout end of said tube, a cap rotatably mounted on said strap and adapted for connection to said spout, said strap having spaced-apart slots whereby a line drawn through said slots is parallel to the axis of said tube when said cap is connected to said spout, and a toothbrush releasably mountable in said slots, said strap having portions forming flaps which movably extend into said slots whereby the toothbrush is tightly held therein.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
A toothbrush holder for a toothpaste tube having a spout at one end and a cap for closing the spout comprising, in combination: a flexible hinge strap, means for attaching one end of said strap to the toothpaste tube, and means for attaching the other end of said strap to the cap for the tube said strap having at least one aperture in the hinge portion for receiving and supporting the handle of a toothbrush parallel to the axis of the toothpaste tube to which said assembly can be attached.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
90 words
A toothbrush holder for a toothpaste tube having a spout at one end and a cap for closing the spout comprising, in combination: a flexible hinge strap, means for attaching one end of said strap to the toothpaste tube, and means for attaching the other end of said strap to the cap for the tube said strap having at least one aperture in the hinge portion for receiving and supporting the handle of a toothbrush parallel to the axis of the toothpaste tube to which said assembly can be attached.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |