US4570652A
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Toothbrush container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-01
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Granted: 1986-02-18
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Expires: 2003-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A toothbrush container assembly for use with a toothbrush and for mounting in a wall including a base having a first aperture therein, a slot adjacent said first aperture, an interior reservoir, a second aperture leading from the reservoir to the exterior of the base, the second aperture including a first fastener and means for securing the base to the wall, and a toothbrush container assembly having a cap including a second fastener; a central housing including first and second ends, a third fastener disposed at the first end and adapted to removably engage the second fastener, a fourth fastener disposed at the second end of the housing and adapted to removably engage said first fastener; and engaging hook disposed intermediate the first and second ends and adapted to removably engage the slot; an interior shoulder to support the toothbrush while within the container; a first, perforated, bottom member having a fifth fastener adapted to removably engage the fourth fastener; and a second, imperforate, bottom member having a sixth fastener adapted to removably engage the fourth fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Chavez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/16; A61L2/18; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/18; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08; A47K1/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A toothbrush container assembly for holding a toothbrush comprising: a base for supporting the assembly, and including first and second apertures, and a slot adjacent said first aperture, therein; and a toothbrush container including: a housing having at least one interior shoulder; a cap adapted to engage a first end of said housing; a bottom member adapted to engage a second end of said housing; and securing means, including a hook for engaging said slot, mounted on the exterior of said housing for securing said toothbrush container to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A toothbrush container assembly for holding a toothbrush comprising: a base for supporting the assembly, and including first and second apertures, and a slot adjacent said first aperture, therein; and a toothbrush container including: a housing having at least one interior shoulder; a cap adapted to engage a first end of said housing; a bottom member adapted to engage a second end of said housing; and securing means, including a hook for engaging said slot, mounted on the exterior of said housing for securing said toothbrush container to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toothbrush container assembly of claim 1, wherein the shoulder is adapted to receive and support the toothbrush while the toothbrush is within the toothbrush container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The toothbrush container assembly of claim 1, wherein the bottom member is perforated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The toothbrush container assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a second, imperforate, bottom member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The toothbrush container assembly of claim 1, wherein the second end of the housing includes a first fastener, and the second aperture includes a second fastener adapted to removably engage said first fastener, and thereby retain the housing securely adjacent the second aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
180 words
A toothbrush container assembly for use with a toothbrush and for mounting in a wall comprising: a base having a first aperture therein, a slot adjacent said first aperture, an interior reservoir, a second aperture leading from said reservoir to the exterior of said base, said second aperture including a first fastener and means for securing the base to the wall, and a toothbrush container assembly having a cap including a second fastener; a central housing including first and second ends, a third fastener disposed at said first end and adapted to removably engage said second fastener, a fourth fastener disposed at said second end of said housing and adapted to removably engage said first fastener; an engaging hook disposed intermediate said first and second ends and adapted to removably engage said slot in said base; an interior shoulder to support the toothbrush while within the container; a first, perforated, bottom member having a fifth fastener adapted to removably engage said fourth fastener; and a second, imperforate, bottom member having a sixth fastener adapted to removably engage said fourth fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
180 words
A toothbrush container assembly for use with a toothbrush and for mounting in a wall comprising: a base having a first aperture therein, a slot adjacent said first aperture, an interior reservoir, a second aperture leading from said reservoir to the exterior of said base, said second aperture including a first fastener and means for securing the base to the wall, and a toothbrush container assembly having a cap including a second fastener; a central housing including first and second ends, a third fastener disposed at said first end and adapted to removably engage said second fastener, a fourth fastener disposed at said second end of said housing and adapted to removably engage said first fastener; an engaging hook disposed intermediate said first and second ends and adapted to removably engage said slot in said base; an interior shoulder to support the toothbrush while within the container; a first, perforated, bottom member having a fifth fastener adapted to removably engage said fourth fastener; and a second, imperforate, bottom member having a sixth fastener adapted to removably engage said fourth fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
A toothbrush container assembly for holding a toothbrush comprising: a base for supporting the assembly, including: first and second apertures, and an interior reservoir therein, said second aperture leading from the exterior of said base to said interior reservoir; and a toothbrush container including: a housing having at least one interior shoulder; a cap adapted to engage a first end of said housing; a bottom member adapted to engage a second end of said housing; and securing means, mounted on the exterior of said housing for securing said toothbrush container to said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
A toothbrush container assembly for holding a toothbrush comprising: a base for supporting the assembly, including: first and second apertures, and an interior reservoir therein, said second aperture leading from the exterior of said base to said interior reservoir; and a toothbrush container including: a housing having at least one interior shoulder; a cap adapted to engage a first end of said housing; a bottom member adapted to engage a second end of said housing; and securing means, mounted on the exterior of said housing for securing said toothbrush container to said base.
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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) | 1989-02-17 | 1989-08-19 | 1990-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-17 | 1993-08-19 | 1994-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-17 | 1997-08-19 | 1998-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |