Patents by Inventor Richard M. Father

Richard M. Father 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: 5701921
    Abstract: A kit for carrying and storage of a toothbrush, toothpaste and associated materials and tools for dental hygiene wherein the quantity of dentifrice included is selected to be exhausted simultaneously with the end of life of the enclosed toothbrush, thus urging the replacement of the toothbrush at the proper time. The enclosed toothpaste reservoir has a small quantity of differentiated paste at the bottom which when ultimately dispensed, indicates imminent exhaustion of supply. Marker flags of color or other sensible characteristics for toothpaste and other materials are proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: NACRE
    Inventors: Richard M. Father, Bruce Douglas Ross
  • Patent number: 5331983
    Abstract: Two joinable tooth brushes, each having a slot extending approximately to the center of the bristle head, co-operate to form a double brush in a Y shaped handle and permitting a length of dental floss to be strung through the brushes and across the Y. The invention is particularly suited for concurrent cleaning interdental surfaces, the V shaped entrances thereto, and the proximal gum lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Inventor: Richard M. Father