US3782799A
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Magnetic toothbrush-holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-10
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A holder for storage of toothbrushes so to be conveniently handy for use, the device consisting of a case that can be mounted on a wall of a bathroom, the case having a pivotable front door for access to the toothbrushes, a rotatable vertical spindle inside the case supporting a permanent magnet wheel, each of the brushes having a steel block permanently imbedded in a side of the handle so that the magnet wheel will hold to the steel blocks for supporting the toothbrushes, and a lower end of the spindle protruding from the lower end of the device so that it can be manually rotated so to bring a selected one of the toothbrushes to a front side where it can be easily removed for use.
Inventors
- 👤 H Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08; A47K1/09; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S211/00; Y10S211/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In a magnetic toothbrush-holder, the combination of a case having a door with latching means therebetween, a rotatable vertical spindle inside said case, and magnetic means whereby toothbrushes are supported from said spindle, a frusto-conical permanent magnet wheel secured around said spindle, and each said toothbrush having a steel block imbedded in its handle, for said wheel to support said toothbrushes at an angle to said case and spindle, a lower end of said spindle extending outwardly from a bottom of said case and having a knob secured thereto below said case, said knob being conveniently located for turning by a person so to present a desired toothbrush to a front of said case for easy reach thereof, said case being attachable to a bathroom wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a magnetic toothbrush-holder, the combination of a case having a door with latching means therebetween, a rotatable vertical spindle inside said case, and magnetic means whereby toothbrushes are supported from said spindle, a frusto-conical permanent magnet wheel secured around said spindle, and each said toothbrush having a steel block imbedded in its handle, for said wheel to support said toothbrushes at an angle to said case and spindle, a lower end of said spindle extending outwardly from a bottom of said case and having a knob secured thereto below said case, said knob being conveniently located for turning by a person so to present a desired toothbrush to a front of said case for easy reach thereof, said case being attachable to a bathroom wall.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |