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US3741667A
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Tooth brush complete with dispenser for the tooth paste
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-06
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A tooth brush which combines a container with a dispenser for the tooth paste. The container has a partial opening at the top and the tooth brush is supplied with paste while it is slotted into the aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 G Cesari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/0006; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser, comprising a toothpaste dispenser, a toothbrush pivotally connected to an end of said dispenser and pivotable to an extended position with a brush portion away from said dispenser, as well as to a closed position with said brush portion positioned abutting a dispensing portion of said dispenser, said dispenser being hollow and having a substantially cylindrical hollow portion, and having at least one filling opening adapted for filling the paste therethrough into said dispenser, a removable plug for closing said at least one filling opening, said dispensing portion being formed with a plurality of projections which project into said brush portion when said toothbrush is in said closed position, and each of said projections having an orifice therethrough communicating with the hollow interior of said dispenser, a threaded spindle extending axially through said cylindrical hollow portion and rotatably mounted at its both ends in said dispenser, a disc threadably axially movable disposed on said spindle and having an outer periphery substantially equal to the inner periphery of said cylindrical hollow portion, an external rotatable control knob means disposed at said end of said dispenser connected to said spindle for rotating said spindle, whereby toothpaste in said dispenser is pushed by said disc through said orifices said dispenser adjacent said dispensing portion is recess shaped, complementary to said toothbrush portion and that said toothbrush in said closed position substantially follows the outer contour of said dispenser, and said dispensing portion is angularly inclined relative to the axis of said cylindrical hollow portion such that said dispenser narrows with a narrowing of its hollow interior toward the remote other end of said dispenser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
277 words
A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser, comprising a toothpaste dispenser, a toothbrush pivotally connected to an end of said dispenser and pivotable to an extended position with a brush portion away from said dispenser, as well as to a closed position with said brush portion positioned abutting a dispensing portion of said dispenser, said dispenser being hollow and having a substantially cylindrical hollow portion, and having at least one filling opening adapted for filling the paste therethrough into said dispenser, a removable plug for closing said at least one filling opening, said dispensing portion being formed with a plurality of projections which project into said brush portion when said toothbrush is in said closed position, and each of said projections having an orifice therethrough communicating with the hollow interior of said dispenser, a threaded spindle extending axially through said cylindrical hollow portion and rotatably mounted at its both ends in said dispenser, a disc threadably axially movable disposed on said spindle and having an outer periphery substantially equal to the inner periphery of said cylindrical hollow portion, an external rotatable control knob means disposed at said end of said dispenser connected to said spindle for rotating said spindle, whereby toothpaste in said dispenser is pushed by said disc through said orifices said dispenser adjacent said dispensing portion is recess shaped, complementary to said toothbrush portion and that said toothbrush in said closed position substantially follows the outer contour of said dispenser, and said dispensing portion is angularly inclined relative to the axis of said cylindrical hollow portion such that said dispenser narrows with a narrowing of its hollow interior toward the remote other end of said dispenser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said orifices are formed with increasing diameters at closer positions approaching said remote other end of said dispenser.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |