Patents by Inventor Joseph K. Scales

Joseph K. Scales 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: 4865481
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush having a quantity of self-contained dentrifice, mouthwash, and dental floss. The dentrifice is contained in a pliable receptacle, which communicates with a hollow passage located in the bristle end of the toothbrush, the hollow passage including a plurality of orifices terminating at the bed of the bristles, whereby upon squeezing the pliable receptacle, the dentrifice is distributed through the hollow passage and into the bed of the toothbrushing bristles. The self-contained mouthwash container is affixed adjacent the handle portion of the apparatus, whereby upon compressing the pliable container, the mouthwash can be utilized. When removed from the main body of the toothbrush the mouthwash may be used and discarded after same. The dental floss is stored within a compartment along the upper portion of the main body of the toothbrush and may be readily removed for use and also discarded after same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph K. Scales