Abstract: A rotatable organizer for a multitude of brush types. The rotatable organizer is configured to organize hair brushes, make-up brushes, paint brushes, markers, pencils and anything of the like while allowing the user easier access due to a swiveling or rotary motion. The rotatable organizer can be rotated into a plurality of designated positions and secured in each such designated position when a locking peg engages with a groove formed in the base of the organizer. The rotatable organizer may further include a weighted element, a securing element, or a combination thereof to stabilize the rotatable organizer while it is being rotated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental hygiene storage device that dispenses a salt and water mouthwash on demand by use of a sensor or control buttons. Salt water rinses are one of the best routines we can practice reducing the effects of, and even preventing oral diseases. Sodium chloride is an antibacterial agent which inhibits the growth and multiplication of bacteria. In addition to bacteria, more recent research demonstrates that inflammation may be responsible for a multitude of periodontal diseases to which salt water rinses also remove inflammation from the gum tissues. The invention consists of a compact base having an upstanding body, wherein the base is configured to rest on a horizontal support surface, such as a sink or countertop. The base may also include features used to mount the backside of the base to a vertical support surface, such as a wall. In addition to storage areas for dental hygiene products, the base will include reservoirs, or reservoir assemblies therein.

Abstract: A sterilizer for toothbrushes, puffs for cosmetic use and cosmetic brushes that dehydrates and sterilizes toothbrushes, puffs for cosmetic use and cosmetic brushes en bloc with ease and includes a housing 10, a cover 20 that is put on and removed from the housing from above, a dehydrating sterilizer member 30 that protrudes vertically upwards from the center of the bottom surface of the housing 10, a lower holder member 40 that is inserted in the housing 10 and has a insertion hole 44 through which the dehydrating sterilizer member 30 is inserted and hold cups 45 that accept toothbrushes and cosmetic brushes, an upper holder member 50 that is placed on the upper portion of the lower holder member 40 and a holder 60 that holds a puff for cosmetic use.

Abstract: A flexible bottle for containing a disinfecting liquid that can be used to disinfect a toothbrush. The bottle has a large reservoir for contain the disinfecting liquid and a small, secondary reservoir that is located proximate to the top of the bottle and which can be filled by squeezing the flexible bottle to force a quantity of the disinfecting liquid into the small, secondary reservoir. There is a cap that is designed to accept a toothbrush for entry into the container and which may have a slot formed therein or flexible flaps. The bottle can, therefore, be filled with disinfecting liquid and a toothbrush introduced into the small reservoir for disinfecting the toothbrush. The disinfecting liquid can then be discarded from the small reservoir and the secondary reservoir refilled as needed by the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system, methods and apparatus for efficiently and cost-effectively preventing the transfer of microbes, such as, for example, bacteria and viruses seamlessly during commercial transactions typically occurring at a full service check-out station in a large retail store. The invention further considers the application of the methods and apparatus in other industrial disciplines where, for example, medical equipment and surgical tools may be susceptible to cross-contamination of microbes. One preferred embodiment incorporates a slidable drawer within a cash box where currency is stored, taken, or added randomly over a period of time. Especially designed lamps allow for a rapid switching means to control the time period for activating or deactivating lamps, thus regulating UV exposure. Exposure time with UVC and the orientation of the UV lamps provides complete germicidal decontamination within seconds.

Abstract: A household cooking appliance includes a housing having an oven chamber accessible through an opening, the opening having a seal surrounding a perimeter thereof. An oven door covering the opening and being moveable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position. The oven door includes an outer door skin having an outer glass panel, a full glass inner panel having an inner surface that abuts the seal when the oven door is in a closed position, the full glass inner panel closing an inner side of the outer door skin, and an integrated drip tray assembly that collects condensation from the full glass inner panel. The integrated drip tray assembly is sealed to the full glass inner panel.

Abstract: The instant application is an all-natural denture cream designed to remove stains, clean, disinfect, and shine the denture with minimal effort within seconds There is also an added double headed brush that can be used with the cream, with a curved easy grip feature that will allow for easy cleaning experience. The brush is designed to reach those hard to access spots of the denture that could not be otherwise accessed by the fingers alone.

Abstract: Decorated products, such as toothbrushes, of substantially the same type and having substantially the same features (preferably functional features) except for a decorative element. The decorative element on each product is selected from a plurality of different decorative elements such that the products may be visually or aesthetically differentiated from one another by the differences in the decorative element associated therewith, while otherwise having the same functional characteristics. An exemplary embodiment is sleeved adult toothbrushes, the sleeves each having one of a variety of designs, the set of available designs including designs of different categories to appeal to different consumer bases (e.g., different ages, genders, styles, etc.) or to signal a time period for use of the product (e.g., a variety of designs for each of the four seasons to signal changing the toothbrush each season).

Abstract: An oral care kit includes a plurality of oral care implements, each comprising a handle having a head at one end of the handle. The heads have at least one cleaning element projecting outwards from the heads. At least one dispenser is included, separate from the oral care implements. The dispenser contains an amount of the oral care material. At least one package has a first chamber shaped to contain the plurality of oral care implements and a second chamber shaped to contain the dispenser. The second chamber is separate from the first chamber by a separable connector.

Abstract: A device for cleaning teeth comprises a substrate and at least one projection. The substrate is made of a substrate material and defines a cavity shaped to receive at least a portion of a tongue. The at least one projection is made of a projection material and extends outwardly from the substrate. The substrate material and the projection material are non-toxic.

Abstract: Brushcards are provided. The brushcards include a planar member having a plurality of sections, each separated by lines of weakness, each section having a handle region and a bristle region. The planar member includes at least one recess, and the member is configured to fold into a toothbrush.

Abstract: A container has an exterior wall and a interior wall that form a reservoir. A top or lid covers the reservoir. The top of lid has one or more orifices that receive a head of a toothbrush, which is immersed in a sanitizing agent contained in the reservoir. A second container engages the first container within a receptacle formed in the first container. The second container contains mouthwash. The close proximity of the toothbrush to the second container encourages the use of mouthwash at the time of brushing, and improves oral hygiene over brushing alone.

Abstract: This invention discloses a device for reminding a user about when to change his toothbrush. In a first embodiment, the present invention is a storage device for four toothbrushes to be disposed of, one at a time, on a regular basis, such as every three months. The storage device has at least four compartments intended to hold one toothbrush each. As the top is rotated the next compartment is opened, thus exposing the next toothbrush in sequence. The top also rotates to show the name of the month or the date on which the toothbrush is to be disposed of, or the date on which the toothbrush was first used. In this manner, the user is reminded as to when to change the toothbrush. A second embodiment of the present invention is a molded elastic form that adds a soft grip texture to the toothbrush handle and includes a date or the name of a month and is also intended to remind the user when it is time to dispose/change his toothbrush.

Abstract: A toothbrush or the like may be inserted, bristles downward, into any of the one or more apertures in a cap removably attached to a body of the apparatus. A peg may be inserted into any one of the apertures in order to allow an electric toothbrush head or other non-standard type of toothbrush to be used. An internal ultraviolet (UV) bulb is located in the apparatus to sanitize the toothbrushes. A timer/control circuit may activate the UV bulb for three minutes and then shut off. To prevent the recurrence of bacterial growth over time, the UV bulb may be automatically reactivated by the timer/control circuit after six hours and activated for another 3 minutes or another amount of time, as programmed. A safety rod may interact with a spring-loaded microswitch coupled to the timer/control circuit to disable the unit if the cap is removed.

Abstract: An oral hygiene products dispenser stand for storing and dispensing oral hygiene products such as toothbrushes, mouthwash, disposable cups, and dental floss is described. The stand includes a base, a supporting framework for storing and dispensing disposable cups, and a plurality of toothbrush holders. The brush head end of a toothbrush can be placed into a toothbrush holder to be sanitized and dried. The stand serves as an oral hygiene products dispensing station when the base supports a bottle of mouthwash, fluoride rinse or other antiseptic fluid.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning brush structure including a cleaning brush, a cover, a stick sleeve, a cleaning rod, and a control device. The cleaning brush has bristles and a flexible insert rod extending from an end of the bristles. The cover has an open receiving groove located at one end forth stick sleeve with a cleaning stick disposed at one end to be inserted. The cleaning is equipped with a hollow retaining chamber located at a first end and coupling section extending from a second end matching a pivot section of the control device. The control device is mounted to the coupling section of the cleaning rod via the pivot section. The flexible insert rod of the cleaning brush is inserted through a through hole of the control device, when the control device is pivoted upwardly and locked in position when the control device is rotated downwardly.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a plaque eradicating toothbrush series having a set of toothbrushes 12, 22, 28 with multiple functions and can be provided with interchangeable brush heads or in one piece. Both sides of the toothbrush comprise either brushes 12 or one side brush and the opposing side an inner mouth cleaner or tongue scraper 22, 28. The present invention 10 is comprised of plastic, rubber and synthetic bristles. The device 10 provides effective and efficient brushing, excellent oral hygiene resulting in fewer cavities, healthier gums and fresher breath. Some of the benefits of the present invention 10 are no wasted brush strokes, convenient angled design at 18 of handle 20, simultaneously cleans upper and lower teeth, removes plaque and bacteria and germs from the tongue and mouth walls and helps freshen breath.

Abstract: A portable, hand-held device is employed to clean the tongue. The device includes a housing configured to be grasped by a user during a tongue cleaning procedure, a fibrous brush configured to clean tongue surfaces as the brush is moved against the surface of the tongue, and a motor assembly configured to vibrate the brush as the brush is moved against the surface of the tongue. The brush has a height that is substantially less than the width thereof, such that the configuration of the brush minimizes the elicitation of a gag reflex when the device is used to clean the tongue.

Abstract: A toothbrush or the like may be inserted, bristles downward, into any of the one or more apertures in a cap removably attached to a body of the apparatus. A peg may be inserted into any one of the apertures in order to allow an electric toothbrush head or other non-standard type of toothbrush to be used. An internal ultraviolet (UV) bulb is located in the apparatus to sanitize the toothbrushes. A timer/control circuit may activate the UV bulb for three minutes and then shut off. To prevent the recurrence of bacterial growth over time, the UV bulb may be automatically reactivated by the timer/control circuit after six hours and activated for another 3 minutes or another amount of time, as programmed. A safety rod may interact with a spring-loaded microswitch coupled to the timer/control circuit to disable the unit if the cap is removed.

Abstract: The toothbrush includes a brushhead portion having a bristle section in the vicinity of a distal end thereof. The toothbrush also includes a handle portion, with the brushhead portion being removable from the handle portion. The brushhead includes a memory element therein which contains identification information, in one embodiment, use information for the brushhead, while the handle portion includes a microcontroller which accumulates information concerning use of the brushhead. Electrical communication elements from the memory element and the microcontroller connect together when the brushhead is operatively in place on the handle, providing a data communication capability between the memory element and the microcontroller.

Abstract: This invention is a much-needed accessory for dental hygiene care. The unique single unit apparatus holds dental floss, toothbrushes and a toothpaste tube that is held so that the cap is pointing down. The unit can be easily applied to walls or mirrors. This is a practical and hygienic bathroom accessory for dental health products.

Abstract: A portable dental hygiene system including a housing which is substantially elongate and hollow, the housing includes a handle portion used to facilitate grasping the housing by a human hand and a distribution portion; a quantity of toothpaste is positioned within the housing and is used as a dentifrice for facilitating the cleansing of the user's teeth; and a plurality of bristles is coupled to said distribution portion of the housing, the bristles provide an abrasive surface for facilitating the cleansing of the user's teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dental hygiene devices carrying dental hygiene elements and to a method for assembling them. The dental hygiene devices have two intersecting cavities, with a dental hygiene element positioned in one cavity and a plug positioned in the other cavity. The plug engages a portion of the stem, thereby locking the dental hygiene element in place in the device.

Abstract: An oral hygiene maintenance system for allowing a user to brush their teeth without needing water. The oral hygiene maintenance system includes a housing that has a plurality of walls for defining an interior space. The interior space has an upper opening that permits selective access to the interior space of the housing. A cover member is removably couplable to the housing such that the cover is for closing the upper opening of the interior space of the housing. A plurality of oral hygiene devices is removably insertable into the interior space of the housing. Each of the oral hygiene devices is adapted for aiding a user to maintain oral hygiene.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a hollow handle designed to be filled with a pasty product for cleaning teeth and a brush provided with bristles, the handle and the brush being provided with mutually abutting fixing elements. The handle forms a reservoir for the pasty product and comprises a hole for allowing the product to flow through and elements for controlling a piston housed in the reservoir and designed to force the pasty product through the hole. The piston comprises a central threaded hole cooperating with a threaded rod passing through a closure of the reservoir second end and integral with the piston control knob, the threaded rod and the control knob being mobile in rotation and in translation. The toothbrush comprises elements for limiting the piston axial travel, arranged between the piston and the closure, and axially integral with the rod.

Abstract: A toothbrush that provides, besides the conventional bristles for brushing the teeth, other basic periodontal components recommended by dentists for perfect cleaning, massaging and stimulating of the gum tissue, all in one single, convenient artifact. The brush component is molded into one end of the handle, and the opposite end of the handle contains tubular recesses for holding two other dental tools. The invention includes four embodiments for holding, storing and ready retrieval of those tools. Two embodiments utilize a sliding button that extends the components out of internal recess chambers in the body of the toothbrush handle, the first one extends the components out of each end of the toothbrush handle, and the second one extends the tools out of the opposite end of the toothbrush, from the brush end. A third embodiment rotates the tools out of a covered recess chamber in the toothbrush handle and the fourth embodiment utilizes a knurled sleeve to extend the components out of the toothbrush handle.

Abstract: A compact dental hygiene kit comprising a toothbrush with a foreshortened handle comprising a cap-like fastening means for attachment to the fastening means about the dispensing opening of a tooth paste reservoir, such that the reservoir becomes part of the handle for the toothbrush.

Abstract: This invention concerns a portable dental hygiene device with a treatment space (9) and a spray device (4a) by means of which a treatment medium can be sprayed into the treatment space (9), where the spray device (4a) and the parts (10) to be sprayed with the treatment medium are arranged separately but in spray relation to one another on a holding device (3a, 3b), which surrounds the spray device (4a) and the parts (10), with a release element being provided with which a spray head (11) of the spray device (4a) can be brought into spraying position, characterized in that a) the release element is a detachable cap (14) which can be placed on the holding device (3a, 3b) and has a release projection (14a) on its bottom (16a) on the inside; b) passages (15, 16), one of which is aligned axially with the spray head (11), are provided in the bottom of the holding device (3a, 3b) corresponding to the arrangement of the release projection (14a); c) the detachable cap (14) secures the spray device (4a) against the

Abstract: A dental implement storage assembly for holding primary dental care implements and providing storage compartments, a mirror, and a cover usable as a rinsing cup. The dental implement storage assembly includes a housing having a plurality of receptacles for holding dental implements, a plurality of compartments having doors positioned around the outside of the housing, and a cover removable from the housing for use as a cup. A mirror is positioned in one of the compartments.

Abstract: A tooth and gum cleaning tool for cleaning teeth and gums. The tooth and gum cleaning tool includes an elongate handle portion having first and second ends. A sponge portion is coupled to said first end of said handle portion. The sponge portion has an engaging face and a back face opposite the engaging face. The engaging face has a plurality of uniformly spaced ridges extending from it. Also disclosed is a sterilization device for sterilizing the tooth cleaning tool. The sterilization device comprises a housing that has an open top, a closed bottom, and an interior. A sterilizing pad is disposed in the interior of the housing and is porous and has a sterilizing fluid absorbed therein. A lid portion closes the open top of the housing. The sponge portion of the tooth cleaning tool is positionable on the sterilizing pad to permit absorption of the sterilizing fluid by the sponge portion from the sterilizing pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative toothbrush, which will encourage children to brush their teeth more frequently. The brush includes a brush component and handle component. The handle component, in the preferred embodiment, is constructed from a transparent, plastic material. A decorative fluid is placed within the hollow interior of the handle component.A variety of decorative fluids are disclosed for use within the handle. One such fluid contains a plurality of phosphorescent characters, which are suspended within a glycerin-water mixture.In an alternative embodiment, the brush and handle components are releasably interconnected. The two-component nature of the alternative embodiment allows multiple handles to be used with the same brush component. In this way, a user can collect various handle components featuring different characters.

Abstract: A tooth cleaning assembly includes a rack, at least a detachable toothpaste squeezing assembly mounted on the rack and including a base, a toothpaste cylinder having a lower end fitted in the base, an annular member arranged an upper end of the toothpaste cylinder, a cover fitted on a top of the toothpaste cylinder and mounted on the annular member, a tubular neck telescopically fitted in the toothpaste cylinder, a cap pivotally connected with an upper end of the tubular neck, and a movable knob extending through the rack to be detachably engaged with a bottom of the base, at least a toothbrush detachably mounted on the annular member, at least a spring mug fitted within the rack, and at least a folding mirror fitted within the rack, whereby all commonly used washing articles are combined into one unit thereby making them convenient to use and arranging them in a tidy manner.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and drinking cup (10) comprising a toothbrush segment (12). An enlarged hollow handle segment (14) is also provided. A facility (16) is for attaching the toothbrush segment (12) to the enlarged hollow handle segment (14) for better gripping by a hand (18) when brushing teeth (20). When inverted the enlarged hollow handle segment (14) can become a water receiving receptacle to drink from.

Abstract: A dispensable-head toothbrush and dispenser combination comprising (1) a handle, squeezable along its longitudinal axis, having a large end opposite of a narrow tongue-like member, which are both dimensionally reduced when squeezing said handle at its large end; and (2) a plurality of hollow dispensable toothbrush heads, each having an opening for receiving and releasably engaging said tongue means of the handle; and (3) a toothbrush head dispenser having individual compartments in which each one of the plurality of heads rest so as to expose the opening in said heads to having the tongue means of the handle inserted there into.

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.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush holder, floss dispenser, drinking cup and toothpaste holder designed to compactly hold and dispense the above items while maintaining a unified appearance in the shape of a sitting cat. The head portion contains a standard dental floss container. The floss protrudes through a hole in the cat shaped head. A cutting blade is affixed to the top of the cat shaped head for cutting the floss. The midsection of the cat shape forms a drinking cup and also forms an enclosure for a standard toothpaste tube. The base section of the cat shape contains a pair of mating rollers capable of squeezing a tube of toothpaste captured between the two rollers. This happens when the user rotates the tail portion of the cat shape which is rigidly connected to the shaft of one of the rollers. The outside portion of the base contains receptacles for a plurality of toothbrushes.

Abstract: A dental hygiene apparatus, comprised of a toothbrush with a detachable, disposable head and an enlarged handle providing a comfortable, secure grip for people with limited rise of the hand, such as persons with arthritis or other crippling diseases of the hands. The apparatus also comprises a rack with projections adapted to securely hold a plurality of brushes along with a toothpaste tube and a mouthwash bottle.

Abstract: A hygienic frictional toothbrush mounting system includes a mounting member or holder and at least one toothbrush. The mounting member is formed of translucent plastic and includes at least one recess for receiving the toothbrush. The recess is shaped to position the toothbrush laterally and vertically within the recess. The recess shape is customized to correspond to the shape of a particular brand or type of toothbrush to be held. The translucent configuration of the mounting member permits easy visual inspection of the system to ensure hygienic cleanliness of the system. A toothbrush includes a handle region having a predetermined surface contour, and a mounting member includes a recess having a recessed surface contour for engaging the predetermined surface contour of the toothbrush handle region. The toothbrush is secured in the mounting member by friction between portions of the engaged surface contours. The mounting member is affixed to a vertical surface such as a wall or mirror.

Abstract: A sanitary holder for storing toothbrushes in a tray with a plurality of separate receptacles for holding a liquid antiseptic into which a bristle end of a toothbrush is immersed. The tray is stored in a container with a cap and is slid in and out of the container with a handle attached to the tray.

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.

Abstract: A device arranged to include a plurality of containers mounted within a unitary housing, with a first and second container including storage for toothpaste container structure, as well as drinking cups respectively. The housing includes a third container slidably mounting a slide wall therewithin mounting toothbrushes and the like thereon, with the slide wall operative by a dental floss container slidably mounted to a front wall of the housing. A mouthwash dispenser is mounted at an intersection of the first side wall and fluid container utilizing a valve member to effect dispensing of predetermined quantities of mouthwash fluid therefrom.

Abstract: A person toiletry case 10 has a left section 11 and a right section 12 hinged together by hinges 13. Each section has a rectangular side panel 14 bounded by a bottom wall 15, a top wall 16, 16' and two side walls 17. The top walls 16, 16' each have a recessed portion 22, 25 through which articles contained within the case may be accessed. Brackets 26, 29, 30, 31, and 33, extending from the panels 14 of the case, are provided to hold toiletry articles within the case. The case also has venting holes 18 to allow moisture within the case to escape to ambience.

Abstract: A toothbrush sterilization container and mounting bracket for sterilizing toothbrushes. The container includes a sterilization agent compartment, a toothbrush holder compartment, and a reservoir for the sterilization agent. The sterilization agent compartment has a first access opening permitting access to the sterilization agent compartment. The toothbrush holder compartment includes dividers for dividing the toothbrush holder compartment into individual toothbrush receiver compartments. The toothbrush holder compartment has a lid to provide access to the interior portions of the individual toothbrush receiver compartments. A shelf is provided below the container for receiving a tube of toothpaste. A mounting bracket is provided for mounting the container to a wall.

Abstract: A holder for toothbrushes, the holder comprising a bottom member having a bottom portion and a continuous upstanding first wall, and a top member having a top portion and a continuous depending second wall, the first and second walls being connectable to form a chamber, the top portion having openings therein for receiving handles of toothbrushes with the top portion supporting bristle portions of the toothbrushes, the bottom member being adapted to receive and retain a disposable cup.

Abstract: A toothbrush has a removable brush unit, and a handle; and, a plurality of brush units is packaged within a box that also includes dental floss. The box has lips to retain the handle in place on the container, and the bases of the brush units effectively close the compartments to maintain the cleanliness of brush units. The toothbrush handle has a recess to receive a base on the brush unit so that handle can be manipulated to pick up a brush unit from the box. Two or more boxes can be stacked to provide a larger supply of brush units.

Abstract: A make-up tool and holder assembly includes a holder body substantially in the shape of a plate, a plurality of cavities formed in the holder body through the entire thickness thereof, and a plurality of tools each having at one end thereof a make-up head and having a dimension capable of being accommodated in a respective cavity. The tools are arranged to be secured in the cavities in a detachable manner so that any desired tool can be separated from the holder body for use alone.

Abstract: A dental hygiene teaching tool and storage device is configured as a caricatured head including a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member which is movably positioned on top of the lower jaw member. The forward portions of both the lower and upper jaw members are molded to simulate realistic human teeth. The lower jaw member includes a well for receiving a container of dental floss which is normally covered and concealed by the upper jaw member. The upper jaw member includes a plurality of bores for holding elongated dental hygiene implements such as toothbrushes, mouth mirrors and the like in vertically upright positions.