Patents by Inventor Jose C. Fonseca

Jose C. Fonseca 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).

  • Patent number: 9687116
    Abstract: A device and method to organize a plurality of toothbrushes to promote sanitary toothbrush drying and storing. This device allows the user to insert a toothbrush into the holder after use. The user will align the bristles of the toothbrush so that the bristle portion of the brush is facing down and plumb relative the horizon to allow the toothbrush to air-dry. The holder can be configured with multiple receiver members to store multiple toothbrushes while preventing cross-contamination. One embodiment features a toothbrush holder affixed to a wall while a second embodiment features a freestanding toothbrush holder. This device may also incorporate a cup holder, or a loop portion with an aperture disposed therein. The base of the holder may take various shapes and sizes. The holder may be flush-mounted, or may feature a mounting offset between the mounted surface and the receiver plate to aid in securing the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Jose C. Fonseca
  • Patent number: 8651290
    Abstract: A device and method to organize a plurality of toothbrushes to promote sanitary toothbrush drying and storing. This device allows the user to insert a toothbrush into the holder after use. The user will align the bristles of the toothbrush so that the bristle portion of the brush is facing down and plumb relative the horizon to allow the toothbrush to air-dry. The holder can be configured with multiple receiver members to store multiple toothbrushes while preventing cross-contamination. One embodiment features a toothbrush holder affixed to a wall while a second embodiment features a freestanding toothbrush holder. This device may also incorporate a cup holder, or a loop portion with an aperture disposed therein. The base of the holder may take various shapes and sizes. The holder may be flush-mounted, or may feature a mounting offset between the mounted surface and the receiver plate to aid in securing the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jose C. Fonseca
  • Publication number: 20100051565
    Abstract: The present invention for a toothbrush organizer consists of one or more toothbrush holders arranged on a back-plate for wall mounting or on a support surface for a standalone embodiment. The holders are designed to support the toothbrush in a horizontal manner with sufficient spacing to prevent liquid transfer due to drippage and enhances drying by improved air circulation. Each holder comprises of a tubular shape section mounted in a horizontal manner which allows ease of ingress and egress of the toothbrush that may have a solid body or contains a cutout to enhance hygienic drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Jose C. Fonseca