Abstract: An instrument for pressing items out of receptacles in a storage card, the card having open topped recesses which are closed by a burstable foil layer. The instrument includes a pair of arms which are held together in scissor fashion or by a resilient connection at their ends. One arm has a flat face protruding collet jaw. The other arm carries a counter member having an annular through hole or receptacle for receiving the collet and the item pressed from the card when the collet is pressed against the closed end of the recess and toward the counter member. The counter member supported on its arm may have a plurality of different size receptacles, and the base of each receptacle may be defined by the arm on which the counter member is supported. Also, the counter member on the arm may be replaceable with another counter member.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a brushing head carried by a handle, but the conventional bristles are replaced by brushing means formed of elastically resilient material. The brushing surfaces are defined by turns of filamentary material located to form a head resembling a helical spring or lobes extending substantially transversely or obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the handle.

Abstract: A protective cover for a toothbrush, the cover being intended for use once only. The cover has one part adapted to enclose a part of the toothbrush handle and another part adapted to enclose the toothbrush head. That part of the cover surrounding the brushing head is, if required, also constructed with brushing means having a continuous brushing surface. A cover formed in this way can also be used in combination with an ordinary toothbrush, or with a toothbrush whose brushing head comprises a suitable soft member. That part of the cover which surrounds the brushing head is substantially secured against movement relatively to the brushing head.