Abstract: A customizable toothbrush container, including a main body to receive at least a portion of a toothbrush therein, and a UV light disposed on at least a portion of an interior surface of the main body to sterilize the toothbrush in response to an illumination of the UV light.

Abstract: An electrically heated aerosol-generating system is provided, including a primary device and a secondary, aerosol-generating, device having a cavity at a proximal end configured to removably receive an aerosol-generating substrate. The primary device includes a housing; a power supply; a cavity in the housing configured to receive the secondary device; a plurality of electrical contacts within the cavity, each contact being configured to contact a corresponding contact of the secondary device when the secondary device is in the cavity, at least one of the contacts being connected to the power supply; and a lid configured to cover an opening of the cavity, and being moveable between a first closed position, and a second open position. The lid includes a protrusion configured to prevent movement from the second position to the first position if the secondary device is inserted incorrectly.

Abstract: A storage device for tooth cleaning attachments of a tooth cleaning device is provided. The storage device includes a storage body for storing the tooth cleaning attachments. The storage body has a storage base with at least one storage depression for receiving a tooth cleaning attachment in flat-lying alignment.

Abstract: A package (1000) of oral care implements comprises an enclosure (100) having an internal cavity (110), a retainer (200), and a plurality of oral care implements (300) detachably mounted to the retainer (200) in a fixed orientation relative to one another. The retainer (200) and the oral care implements (300) are disposed within the internal cavity (110) of the enclosure (100).

Abstract: An integrated toothbrush holder and cover for protecting a toothbrush when not in use from airborne contaminants. The integrated toothbrush holder and cover comprises a rigid, rectangular base holder having three receiving apertures disposed on its top side and three elongated cover portions adapted to cover said receiving apertures. The receiving apertures are sized to receive the base of a conventional toothbrush, so as to allow the toothbrush to be inserted into the hollow interior of the base holder until it contacts the bottom of the rectangular base holder, and support the body of a toothbrush which has been inserted so that the toothbrush can stand substantially upright. The cover portion can then be placed over the toothbrush and the receiving aperture in which it has been placed. Each cover portion is sized to completely cover one receiving aperture, covering a toothbrush disposed therein without its sides touching the bristles of the toothbrush or its top touching the top of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A toothbrush holder cover can fit over a toothbrush holder, such as a conventional countertop toothbrush holder, to protect the toothbrushes stored therein from germ, dust, bathroom sprays, cosmetic and personal hygiene products, and the like. The toothbrush holder cover can include a curved bottom portion to allow for air exchange into and out of the toothbrush holder cover while still providing a balanced surface to rest the toothbrush holder cover upon when placed over a toothbrush holder.

Abstract: A kitchen waste bin having a casing; a lid hingedly attached to the casing and moveable between open and closed positions. The lid includes an outer casing, an inner casing and a cavity there between. The inner casing having one or more apertures communicating between the cavity and the interior of the receptacle when the lid is closed; an ozone generator located within the cavity arranged to discharge ozone into the receptacle where the ozone generator is an ultraviolet source that includes an elongate lamp in an elongate channel shaped reflector; a switch that generates and transmits a control signal when the lid is moved; and a control unit arranged to switch the ozone generator on or off in response to a control signal. Ozone is discharged into the receptacle for a sterilization period when the lid is closed. Discharge of the ozone stops when the lid is opened.

Abstract: Decorated products, such as toothbrushes, of substantially the same type and having substantially the same features (preferably functional features) except for a decorative element. The decorative element on each product is selected from a plurality of different decorative elements such that the products may be visually or aesthetically differentiated from one another by the differences in the decorative element associated therewith, while otherwise having the same functional characteristics. An exemplary embodiment is sleeved adult toothbrushes, the sleeves each having one of a variety of designs, the set of available designs including designs of different categories to appeal to different consumer bases (e.g., different ages, genders, styles, etc.) or to signal a time period for use of the product (e.g., a variety of designs for each of the four seasons to signal changing the toothbrush each season).

Abstract: A packaging system for a powered oral care device is disclosed. The packaging system includes a first module having at least one powered oral care accessory contained within an interior space of the first module; a second module having a powered oral care device contained within an interior space of the second module, the powered oral care device including a handle section and a cleaning section coupled to the handle section; and a container encompassing the first module and the second module, wherein the container includes two or more windows through which the powered oral care device is visible to a consumer. The packaging system has a height of not more than about 255 mm and a tip angle of about 9 degrees or higher.

Abstract: A cleaning article holder is provided which is capable of fitting within a cabinet drawer and supports in a nonvertical position one or more cleaning articles having a neck that extends between a cleaning head and an elongated handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a plurality of toothbrushes includes a plurality of toothbrush holders and a toothbrush holder organizer. Each toothbrush holder includes a base and a cover. The base has a top and a bottom and includes a cylindrical core and an outer wall. The cylindrical core defines a cavity and includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the cylindrical core is open. The outer wall has a bottom end coincident with the bottom of the base and a top end attached to the cylindrical core. The cover has a hole and is operable to engage the top end of the base and retain bristles of a toothbrush in the cavity defined by the cylindrical core while allowing a handle of the toothbrush to pass through the hole. The toothbrush holder organizer includes a plurality of receptacles, each operable to receive a toothbrush holder.

Abstract: A package for displaying a plurality of items where the package has first and second containers connectable between an open position and a closed position, each container having an outer surface having at least one elongated protrusion, the at least one protrusion having a head end and a tail end, the head end extending further outwardly from the package than the tail end, and an inner surface having at least one inner cavity aligned with the at least one protrusion, the cavity having a depth varying along the protrusion and configured to receive one of the plurality of items, wherein the head end of the at least one protrusion of the first container is proximate the tail end of the at least one protrusion of the second container in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is a wall-mounted toothbrush carousel that stores one or more electric and/or standard toothbrushes in a convenient rotary dispenser. The rotary dispenser comprises a top-mounted knob atop a clover-shaped disc, the disc being connected to a stem in a spindle-type manner. The bottom of the stem is connected to a concave base. In some embodiments, the concavity of the base collects and contains runoff. In other embodiments, the base may be defined by one or more drain holes to allow drainage of the residue. The stem offsets the disc from the base. The disc is four-leaf-clover-shaped and defined by alternate apertures (for holding standard and electric toothbrushes) and U-shaped recesses for holding electric toothbrushes. The spindle-type holder revolves around and holds one or more electric toothbrushes as well as standard toothbrushes in queued positions.

Abstract: The present invention is a hygienic toothbrush holder. In several embodiments the invention is a hygienic toothbrush holder with enhanced drainage features comprising a sloped interior floor for drainage of fluids to an attached extended lip so that fluid can proceed into a sink or other drainage system. In several embodiments it is necessary to have a raised base so that the extended lip can clear a lip of a sink. Other surfaces of the toothbrush holder could be sloped as well to further aid in fluid drainage.

Abstract: A container has an exterior wall and a interior wall that form a reservoir. A top or lid covers the reservoir. The top of lid has one or more orifices that receive a head of a toothbrush, which is immersed in a sanitizing agent contained in the reservoir. A second container engages the first container within a receptacle formed in the first container. The second container contains mouthwash. The close proximity of the toothbrush to the second container encourages the use of mouthwash at the time of brushing, and improves oral hygiene over brushing alone.

Abstract: A method for sanitizing a toothbrush using a receptacle having a plurality of openings, a plurality of toothbrushes to be removably retained in the receptacle, where the toothbrushes are arranged for each cycle of use so that a dry toothbrush is always available for use and replaced after use within the receptacle in a different arrangement from the rest and allowed to be dried for a sufficient period to kill and prevent bacterial proliferation prior to its reuse in a subsequent cycle of use.

Abstract: This invention discloses a device for reminding a user about when to change his toothbrush. In a first embodiment, the present invention is a storage device for four toothbrushes to be disposed of, one at a time, on a regular basis, such as every three months. The storage device has at least four compartments intended to hold one toothbrush each. As the top is rotated the next compartment is opened, thus exposing the next toothbrush in sequence. The top also rotates to show the name of the month or the date on which the toothbrush is to be disposed of, or the date on which the toothbrush was first used. In this manner, the user is reminded as to when to change the toothbrush. A second embodiment of the present invention is a molded elastic form that adds a soft grip texture to the toothbrush handle and includes a date or the name of a month and is also intended to remind the user when it is time to dispose/change his toothbrush.

Abstract: A device for storing upon a wall support surface a quantity of toothbrushes and tube of toothpaste. The storage device is comprised of a toothbrush container or receptacle having a plurality of individual cavities located at a front sidewall thereof, each cavity housing an individual, removable toothbrush storage receptacle; an internal cavity that houses a removable toothbrush carrying case located therein, the toothbrush carrying case storing a plurality of toothbrushes; a container located at the top side of the toothbrush container for storing a tube of toothpaste; and rear panel to affix the storage apparatus to the wall of a bathroom at a convenient location thereon.

Abstract: A tooth-care equipment holder unit accommodates a plurality of electric toothbrushes as well as a dental floss holder, a toothpaste tube and dental floss sticks.

Abstract: A toothbrush covering and method includes a toothbrush holder attached to and extending outwardly from a vertical surface. At least one toothbrush is removably held in the toothbrush holder so that a head of the toothbrush extends above the toothbrush holder. A housing has a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The housing has a door portion that is separable from the housing. A hinge hingedly couples the door portion to the housing. An adhesive is attached to an outer surface of the back wall. The back wall is attached to the vertical surface and above the toothbrush holder so that the toothbrush holder is positioned in the housing and the head is positioned between the toothbrush holder and the top wall. The door is closed for covering the head or opened for removing the toothbrush.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a dentifrice item holder; most particularly a holder capable of holding toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and other various items, such as a rinse container, mouthwash, dental floss, toothpicks, and the like, all together.

Abstract: A locking storage case for holding a toothbrush. As two parts of the case are slidably engaged with each other to form an enclosed cavity holding the toothbrush, a combination lock, integrally and rigidly mounted to the parts of the case, becomes engaged for locking the case. A suction cup is provided for hanging the locking case from a smooth surface. A resealable plastic bag is provided within the locking case for sealing the toothbrush from germs and moisture and contaminants, and the resealable bag may have an antibacterial coating on its interior surface. A toothpaste tube may be provided in the cavity, and the toothbrush may have a removable head attached to a body that is joined to one of the case parts.

Abstract: A package comprises two or more toothbrushes which are dated to indicate a service period such as by designating a starting date and/or an ending date, or some other date in the service period. The service periods are sequential and add up, ideally, to one complete year so that a package, purchased at any time during a year, provides toothbrushes that can be used for twelve sequential months. Providing sequentially dated toothbrushes provides an indication to the user to discard used toothbrushes at the ends of the service periods thereby promoting dental health as recommended by dentists and toothbrush manufacturers. The service period indicator may be numbers, letters, words, symbols, colors, figures or any combination that suggests a period of service of a particular toothbrush and may be placed at any suitable location on each toothbrush. Suitable instructions, placed on and/or in the package or separate from the package, are preferably provided to inform potential users of the meanings of the indicators.

Abstract: The present toothbrush display tray provides a way to display toothbrushes in a horizontal orientation in a stacked vertical array. The display tray comprises a plastic layer with a plurality of recesses. A toothbrush is held in each recess and a sheet of material overlays the plastic layer and closes the toothbrush holding recesses. There is a series of perforation, serrations and/or slits around each packaged toothbrush so that each packaged toothbrush can be removed individually. The display tray also can have an information section above the product section. The display tray is made by forming a plurality of recesses, each to hold a toothbrush. Each recess is filled with a toothbrush and a sheet of material overlayed on the plastic layer and bonded to the plastic layer.

Abstract: A sanitary holder comprising a base panel, at least one aperture formed in the base panel, a sanitary band joined to the base panel and extending around the periphery of the aperture, and another sanitary band joined to the base panel and extending around the periphery thereof.

Abstract: A system for both holding a toothbrush and permitting the flow of an antiseptic solution from a container to the holder for the toothbrush.

Abstract: The present toothbrush display tray provides a way to display toothbrushes in a horizontal orientation in a stacked vertical array. The display tray comprises a plastic layer with a plurality of recesses. A toothbrush is held in each recess and a sheet of material overlays the plastic layer and closes the toothbrush holding recesses. There is a series of perforation, serrations and/or slits around each packaged toothbrush so that each packaged toothbrush can be removed individually. The display tray also can have an information section above the product section. The display tray is made by forming a plurality of recesses, each to hold a toothbrush. Each recess is filled with a toothbrush and a sheet of material overlayed on the plastic layer and bonded to the plastic layer.

Abstract: A holder device for holding a head portion of a hand holdable elongate member comprises a mounting bracket (20) with a base (36) and two side walls (38) and a pair of side flaps (14,16) partially rotatable about a common axis. The flaps (14, 16) when in a closed position form an enclosed chamber with an aperture (32) at one end to accommodate the elongate member. The side flaps (14, 16) are pivotably mounted onto the mounting bracket (20). When force is applied onto bases (30) of the side flaps (14,16), the side flaps (14,16) will be triggered to close or open.

Abstract: A disposable holder comprising: a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is a disposable carrier comprising a substantially horizontal carrier plate having at least one opening for receiving a toothbrush; a substantially vertical wall connected to the carrier plate to extend upwardly therefrom; and at least two mounting pins connected to a bottom surface of the carrier plate and opposite the vertical wall; and wherein the second member is a mounting bracket for holding the disposable carrier comprising: a substantially vertical back wall; a substantially horizontal support plate extending outwardly from the vertical back wall having at least two apertures for securely receiving the mounting pins; and at least one bracket extending from the vertical back wall to the horizontal support plate for supporting the horizontal support plate.

Abstract: A brush holder for engaging the body of a paint brush, keeping the bristles of the paint brush from being distorted while immersed in a container of paint or solvent. The paint brush holder includes a hollow, elongated, generally rectangular shell with projections for engaging and holding the paint brush disposed in the interior of the shell. The projections are inwardly directed, flexible, stepped and disposed in rows. The handle of the paint brush may be inserted in one end of the holder and pushed into the projections or the holder may be opened to accommodate insertion.

Abstract: A container for sanitary storage of a toothbrush is disclosed having a base, a compartment, a lid base and a lid hingedly connected to the lid base. The container can be interconnected with other like containers for added stability. The compartment has two female receptacles on the right side and two female receptacles on the left side for receiving connector plugs. The container may be adapted to different sized toothbrushes by insertion of a filler block. The container may be optionally mounted on the wall.

Abstract: The article holder and protector is an improved, wall-mounted enclosure device for a sanitary brush protector. The device measures four inches long by three and one half inches wide by two inches deep. The improved device includes a housing, which encases a rear housing and is attached to the Velcro and placed securely on the wall. The said improved device has a see-through door that closes to protect the brushes from germs, caused from coughing, sneezing and water splashing. The improved device can be detached for use in travel. The said improved device can be made in different colors to match any bathroom decor.

Abstract: A bathroom accessory for attachment to a vertical surface having at least one chamber for holding toiletry items and a transverse wall having vertical orifices for toothbrushes and razors.

Abstract: A sanitary insert comprising a base panel, multiple apertures formed in the base panel, a sanitary band extending around the periphery of each aperture and downwardly therefrom, and a locking band integrally joined to the base panel.

Abstract: A toothbrush holding device for holding and covering toothbrushes. The toothbrush holding device includes a housing. The housing has a bottom wall. The bottom wall has a peripheral edge. A peripheral wall is integrally coupled to and extends upwardly from the peripheral edge. The peripheral wall has a top edge. A cover member covers the housing. The cover member has a plate having a peripheral edge. The plate has a plurality of bores therein. The peripheral edge has a lip thereon adapted for removably coupling to the top edge of the peripheral wall.