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Combination support and guard for a toothbrush
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-10
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1995-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A combination support and guard for a toothbrush designed to be formed integral with the handle or to be engaged with handles of different cross section and to have surfaces which respectively support the brush in a suspended position in a toothbrush rack with the head spaced from the rack and in a prone position on a flat surface with the head spaced from the flat supporting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 George T. Gallo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:42
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B17/00; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A combination support and guard for a toothbrush comprising, a part having a rigid periphery within which there is an opening for receiving the handle of a toothbrush, said part having a straight bottom edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom so that the part when resting on the bottom edge will support a brush engaged with the opening above the surface on which the bottom surface rests and a curved top edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom a distance such that when the part is placed down on the supporting surface the part will roll over onto one side or the other and wherein the side surfaces are straight and spaced from the opening a distance such that when resting on either of the sides the corresponding side of the brush will be held above the surface on which the part rests, said part having at its front side a forwardly convex surface and at its rear side a flat surface, said opening for receiving the handle of the brush being designed to be positioned on the handle at a place forwardly of the center of balance of the tooth brush and of a size to accommodate a handle of the maximum predetermined cross section expected to be encountered and containing interiorly thereof a yieldable adapter for retaining the part on a handle of smaller cross section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A combination support and guard for a toothbrush comprising, a part having a rigid periphery within which there is an opening for receiving the handle of a toothbrush, said part having a straight bottom edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom so that the part when resting on the bottom edge will support a brush engaged with the opening above the surface on which the bottom surface rests and a curved top edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom a distance such that when the part is placed down on the supporting surface the part will roll over onto one side or the other and wherein the side surfaces are straight and spaced from the opening a distance such that when resting on either of the sides the corresponding side of the brush will be held above the surface on which the part rests, said part having at its front side a forwardly convex surface and at its rear side a flat surface, said opening for receiving the handle of the brush being designed to be positioned on the handle at a place forwardly of the center of balance of the tooth brush and of a size to accommodate a handle of the maximum predetermined cross section expected to be encountered and containing interiorly thereof a yieldable adapter for retaining the part on a handle of smaller cross section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
224 words
A combination support and guide for a toothbrush comprising, a part having a rigid periphery within which there is an opening which tapers from back to front such that each of its interior edges diverges from back to front for receiving the handle of a toothbrush, said part having a straight bottom edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom so that the part when resting on the bottom edge will support a brush engaged with the opening above the surface on which the bottom surface rests and a curved top edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom a distance such that when the part is placed down on its supporting surface the part will roll over onto the one side or the other and wherein the side surfaces are straight and spaced from the opening a distance such that when resting on either of the sides the corresponding sides of the brush will be held above the surface on which the part rests, said part having at its front side a forwardly convex surface and at its rear side a flat surface, and said opening for receiving the handle of the brush being designed to be positioned on the handle at a place forwardly of the center of balance of the toothbrush.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
224 words
A combination support and guide for a toothbrush comprising, a part having a rigid periphery within which there is an opening which tapers from back to front such that each of its interior edges diverges from back to front for receiving the handle of a toothbrush, said part having a straight bottom edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom so that the part when resting on the bottom edge will support a brush engaged with the opening above the surface on which the bottom surface rests and a curved top edge symmetrical with respect to the center of the opening and spaced therefrom a distance such that when the part is placed down on its supporting surface the part will roll over onto the one side or the other and wherein the side surfaces are straight and spaced from the opening a distance such that when resting on either of the sides the corresponding sides of the brush will be held above the surface on which the part rests, said part having at its front side a forwardly convex surface and at its rear side a flat surface, and said opening for receiving the handle of the brush being designed to be positioned on the handle at a place forwardly of the center of balance of the toothbrush.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
207 words
A combination support and guide for a toothbrush comprising, a part having a rigid periphery within which there is an elastically enlargeable opening for receiving the handles of toothbrushes having handles of different cross section, said peripheral surface embodying a straight bottom edge symmetrical with respect to the opening and spaced from the center thereof a distance such that when the part rests on said edge it supports a brush engaged within the opening with its back spaced from the surface on which the part rests, a curved top edge which is symmetrical with respect to the opening and is spaced from the center thereof a distance such that when the part is placed down on said edge it will support the bristles of the brush above the surface while rolling over to one side or the other and straight side edges at distances from the center such that when the part rolls over onto one side or the other the corresponding side of the head of the brush will be held spaced from the surface on which the part rests, said part being comprised of elastic material and being split axially along one side to enable enlarging the opening for receiving handles of different cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
207 words
A combination support and guide for a toothbrush comprising, a part having a rigid periphery within which there is an elastically enlargeable opening for receiving the handles of toothbrushes having handles of different cross section, said peripheral surface embodying a straight bottom edge symmetrical with respect to the opening and spaced from the center thereof a distance such that when the part rests on said edge it supports a brush engaged within the opening with its back spaced from the surface on which the part rests, a curved top edge which is symmetrical with respect to the opening and is spaced from the center thereof a distance such that when the part is placed down on said edge it will support the bristles of the brush above the surface while rolling over to one side or the other and straight side edges at distances from the center such that when the part rolls over onto one side or the other the corresponding side of the head of the brush will be held spaced from the surface on which the part rests, said part being comprised of elastic material and being split axially along one side to enable enlarging the opening for receiving handles of different cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination support and guard for a toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the yieldable adapter is removably incorporated within the part so as to enable substituting adapters of one size for another.
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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |