Patents by Inventor Martin J. Slendebroek

Martin J. Slendebroek 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: 6343700
    Abstract: A toothbrush holder includes a rectangular tray having opposing sides, opposing ends, and a bottom. The distance between the sides of the toothbrush holder are dimensioned to prevent placement of the toothbrush on its side, and thus, prevents potentially contaminating contact between the bristles of the toothbrush and the interior of the toothbrush holder. The length of the toothbrush holder is less than the length of the toothbrush so that a portion of the toothbrush shaft extends beyond the toothbrush holder, enabling facile removal of the toothbrush. The toothbrush holder is preferably attached in a horizontal orientation to a vertical surface to promote effective space utilization. A plurality of toothbrush holders may be secured to one another in a juxtaposed arrangement to thereby permit the support of a plurality of toothbrushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventors: Martin J. Slendebroek, Michelle Slendebroek