Abstract: A receptacle having a fitment or straw that allows the user to dispense a flowable solution, typically a liquid, into the oral cavity, and to collect the solution back into the container for disposal. The receptacle contains a solution, such as mouth rinse, which is dispensed into the user's mouth by applying pressure to the receptacle. When the user is finished with the solution, the lips are placed around the straw or fitment, again forming a seal, the solution is expelled and returned into the receptacle without leakage. The straw may contain a baffle to avoid spillage while handling the receptacle with the cap off.

Abstract: A portable toothbrush having an internal water source that allows a user to brush his or her teeth while away from a bathroom or other external water source. The portable toothbrush has an internal water source for dispensing water into a user's mouth and a storage receptable for suctioning waste or rinse water from the user's mouth back into the storage receptacle for disposal after use. The toothbrush may have the toothpaste impregnated on the toothbrush head or the toothpaste may be contained in refillable receptacle as a part of the toothbrush head. The toothbrush of the present invention can be automatic (electric motor or pump) or manual. The toothbrush can be a one-time use toothbrush or multiple-use.

Abstract: A portable toothbrush having an internal water source that allows a user to brush his or her teeth while away from a bathroom or other external water source. The portable toothbrush has an internal water source for dispensing water into a user's mouth and a storage receptable for suctioning waste or rinse water from the user's mouth back into the storage receptacle for disposal after use. The toothbrush may have the toothpaste impregnated on the toothbrush head or the toothpaste may be contained in refillable receptacle as a part of the toothbrush head. The toothbrush of the present invention can be automatic (electric motor or pump) or manual. The toothbrush can be a one-time use toothbrush or multiple-use.

Abstract: A method for protecting consumers against increases in the price of energy, especially for their residential and/or business structures. The protection may be provided for an agreed-in-advance quantity of energy and/or for an agreed-in-advance duration.

Abstract: Protection is provided against increases in the price of energy. As an example, the protection may be provided for an agreed in advance quantity of energy and/or for an agreed in advance duration.