Abstract: The disclosure sets forth a different annular link as the building element; instead of using a split annular link of a 3:1 ratio of link inner diameter to major wire diameter, the link has substantially thinner annulus for forming the rope chain, an annulus that requires an over 5:1 ratio of inner annulus diameter to major wire diameter. The presently preferred ratio is between 5.2 and 5.7:1. It is possible to use even thinner annuluses, i.e. having greater ratios, e.g., 7.2-7.7:1 with even greater weight savings (approximately 35%), or other even greater odd-numbered ratios of inner annulus diameter to major wire diameter (e.g. 9.4-9.9:1). Thus, while there is no theoretical limit, there is probably a maximum practical upper limit to the ratio of inner annulus diameter to major wire diamater.

Abstract: A toothbrush or other hygienic device typically used regularly on a daily basis by the average person includes a handle in the form of a pill dispenser. The handle is constructed as a hollow tubular member and has openings in its longitudinal sides for holding the pills. Each pill is releasably sealed within one of the openings by plastic sheets, one of which is frangible to permit removal of a pill. The handle may be detachably connected to the remainder of the device and is closed at an open end thereof by a plug. The plug may be used to free a pill from its opening. Indicia is imprinted on the exposed surface of one of the plastic sheets to permit identification of each pill.