US3842850A
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Brush assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-12
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A toothbrush assembly wherein the toothbrush is to be supportingly retained upon the toothpaste dispenser wherein a ridge assembly is formed upon the shank of the brush with the ridge assembly to cooperate with mating grooves formed in the container thereby non-rotatably connecting the brush and the container, a transparent cover is to be located over the brush when not in use with the cover including a ridge assembly adjacent the opening into the cover with the ridge assembly to matingly cooperate with a groove assembly formed on the exterior surface of the shank of the brush, the container includes a nozzle which is to be movable between an open and a closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 W Sanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:32
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A brush assembLy comprising: an elongated shank; a brush having a plurality of bristles connected at one end of said shank, connecting means attached to the other end of said shank, said connecting means includes a recess located within said shank, at least one longitudinal ridge is formed upon said shank and extends within said recess, said recess being inwardly tapered; a container having an interior chamber to hold a supply of a dentifrice, said container having an aperture therein to permit discharge of said dentifrice from said container, said container being formed of a flexible material to permit squeezing of said container and discharge of said dentifrice; and first means formed upon said container and located about said aperture, said first means comprising a plurality of longitudinal grooves formed on a tapered member, said longitudinal ridge of said connecting means to be positioned between an adjacent pair of said longitudinal grooves of said first means to lock together said shank and said container and prevent relative rotational movement therebetween, with said connecting means engaging said first means said shank closing said aperture to the ambient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A brush assembLy comprising: an elongated shank; a brush having a plurality of bristles connected at one end of said shank, connecting means attached to the other end of said shank, said connecting means includes a recess located within said shank, at least one longitudinal ridge is formed upon said shank and extends within said recess, said recess being inwardly tapered; a container having an interior chamber to hold a supply of a dentifrice, said container having an aperture therein to permit discharge of said dentifrice from said container, said container being formed of a flexible material to permit squeezing of said container and discharge of said dentifrice; and first means formed upon said container and located about said aperture, said first means comprising a plurality of longitudinal grooves formed on a tapered member, said longitudinal ridge of said connecting means to be positioned between an adjacent pair of said longitudinal grooves of said first means to lock together said shank and said container and prevent relative rotational movement therebetween, with said connecting means engaging said first means said shank closing said aperture to the ambient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The brush assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein: there being a plurality of said ridges formed upon said shank and extending within said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The brush assembly as defined in claim 2 including: the exterior of said shank about said recess being formed to include a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart grooves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The brush assembly as defined in claim 3 including: a cover adapted to be placed over said shank and said brush to protect such against foreign material, said cover having an open end, at least one ridge formed within said cover adjacent said open end, said ridge of said cover being adapted to matingly couple with one of said grooves formed exteriorly of said shank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein: a cap attached by a second means to said container about said aperture, said cap including an opening therein which is to be in substantial alignment with said aperture to permit discharge of said dentifrice within said container; and said container including a recessed area adjacent said discharge opening, the interior of said cap including a longitudinal ridge, said longitudinal ridge to be located within said recessed area with the limits of movements between the open position and the closed position being defined by the length of said recessed area, a longitudinal locking bead formed upon said container and intermediate the width of said recessed area, said locking bead functioning to retain said longitudinal ridge of said cap in either said open position and or said closed position.
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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |