Hygienic toothbrush comprising a container for dentifrice substances

Claim 1

A hygienic toothbrush comprising: a hollow handle portion for storing dentifrice having a generally cylindrical interior and two open ends; a cover for a first of said open ends, having first securing means thereon for securing said cover to said handle portion, and a first aperture therein; a threaded bar passing through said first aperture into said interior of said handle portion and having a portion exterior thereof; a knob rigidly secured to said exterior portion of said bar; a plunger movably secured to said interior portion of said bar, and having a threaded interior to complement the thread of said bar; a vent comprising a first and a second orifice through which first and second pins extend, said first pin being larger than said second pin, and of sufficient length to contact said plunger, said second pin being of insufficient length to contact said plunger, and further comprising a rod connecting said first and second pins, said rod being flexibly secured to said handle; and a brushing member removably secured to said handle portion by a second securing means located within said second open end of said handle portion, said brushing member comprising a brushing surface and a conduit leading from said second open end of said handle portion to said brushing surface.