US4530129A
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Disposable toothbrush
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-22
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Granted: 1985-07-23
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Expires: 2002-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A disposable toothbrush assembly, including a wrapper containing an inexpensively made toothbrush, a small amount of toothpaste and a short length of rolled up dental floss, so to form an inexpensive package.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Labick
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:56
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B15/00; A46B15/0091; A46B11/00; A46B11/0003; A46B7/00; A46B7/02; A46B7/023; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A disposable toothbrush with front and rear ends and storage tube with an end wall comprising in combination a toothbrush with a handle slideably engaging said tube, a toothpaste container and dental floss stored alongside said toothbrush in said tube, means for slideably extending said handle longitudinally outward of said tube in combination with a spur and coacting spaced notches on said toothbrush and tube for retaining said handle in stored and extended positions whereby said tube provides a handle extension for said toothbrush: further including a transverse tab on said toothbrush behind said container parallel and adjacent to said end wall, said tab being integral with said rear end of said toothbrush adapted to eject said container when the toothbrush is extended, in further combination with a front end closure which adhesively engages the toothbrush and partially extracts the toothbrush upon being opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A disposable toothbrush with front and rear ends and storage tube with an end wall comprising in combination a toothbrush with a handle slideably engaging said tube, a toothpaste container and dental floss stored alongside said toothbrush in said tube, means for slideably extending said handle longitudinally outward of said tube in combination with a spur and coacting spaced notches on said toothbrush and tube for retaining said handle in stored and extended positions whereby said tube provides a handle extension for said toothbrush: further including a transverse tab on said toothbrush behind said container parallel and adjacent to said end wall, said tab being integral with said rear end of said toothbrush adapted to eject said container when the toothbrush is extended, in further combination with a front end closure which adhesively engages the toothbrush and partially extracts the toothbrush upon being opened.
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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) | 1988-07-22 | 1989-01-21 | 1989-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-22 | 1993-01-21 | 1993-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-22 | 1997-01-21 | 1997-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |