Patents by Inventor Diana M. Collins

Diana M. Collins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Horizontal and vertical toothbrush holder suitable for the application of toothpaste
    Patent number: 10058219
    Abstract: The embodied invention is a toothbrush holder that provides a sanitary method of stabilizing a toothbrush for application of toothpaste. The design comprises a horizontal stabilizer for the brush end of the toothbrush, with a recessed space for the brush end. The stabilizer includes an underside with a flat surface that will rest against the sink counter and provide stability in use. The toothbrush holder can be easily rinsed off or placed in a dishwasher for sanitation. A vertical stand feature is added for storage and to allow the toothbrush to air dry. Finally, the horizontal toothbrush stabilizer design allows the incorporation of art that is applied via embossing or by shaping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventors: Diana M. Collins, Lee E. Collins
  • Horizontal and Vertical Toothbrush Holder Suitable for the Application of Toothpaste
    Publication number: 20170196408
    Abstract: The embodied invention is a toothbrush holder that provides a sanitary method of stabilizing a toothbrush for application of toothpaste. The design comprises a horizontal stabilizer for the brush end of the toothbrush, with a recessed space for the brush end. The stabilizer includes an underside with a flat surface that will rest against the sink counter and provide stability in use. The toothbrush holder can be easily rinsed off or placed in a dishwasher for sanitation. A vertical stand feature is added for storage and to allow the toothbrush to air dry. Finally, the horizontal toothbrush stabilizer design allows the incorporation of art that is applied via embossing or by shaping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Diana M. Collins, Lee E. Collins