Having Receptacle In Toothbrush Handle Patents (Class 132/311)
  • Patent number: 11700935
    Abstract: A dental hygiene device includes a housing, a toothbrush, and a sanitizing device. The housing includes a chamber therein. The housing defines a mouth and an opening. The housing includes a first width adjacent the mouth and a second width spaced apart from the mouth. The second width is larger than the first width. The toothbrush is detachably securable with the mouth of the housing. The toothbrush includes a head portion including bristles, and an engaging portion. The toothbrush is reconfigurable with the housing between a first configuration, in which, the bristles are external of the housing, and a second configuration, in which, the bristles are disposed within the chamber. The sanitizing device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes to provide ultraviolet light within the chamber of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Doreen Holley
  • Patent number: 10905219
    Abstract: A system for applying an adhesive includes: a shaft including a length and a diameter configured to be exposed to the adhesive coating; and a plurality of bristles connected to the shaft and configured not to be exposed to the adhesive coating when the shaft is exposed to the adhesive, wherein the shaft is at least partially hollow and includes a channel and at least one flow hole; the channel extends along the length direction of the shaft and at least partially into the shaft; an opening of the channel is disposed at a first end of the shaft and configured to receive a solution; the at least one flow hole is disposed on the surface of the shaft substantially opposite of the plurality of bristles; and the at least one flow hole is connected to the channel and configured to allow egress of the solution received through the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Kyoo Jin Park
  • Patent number: 10695781
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid discharging vessel including: a pump for discharging content; an application tip descended to operate the pump; and a nozzle exposed upwardly from the application tip when the application tip is descended and having an outlet adapted to discharge the content to top of the application tip, the outlet being closed by the application tip ascended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: YONWOO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Joong Hyun Ki, Yu Seob Kim, Seo Hui Jung, Hyo Sun Jung
  • Patent number: 10660430
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle extending along a longitudinal axis; a head coupled to the handle; at least one tooth cleaning element extending from the head; the handle comprising: a first component constructed of a first material, the first component comprising a first component aperture; a second component constructed of a second material, the second component comprising the head and an anchor, the anchor located within the first component aperture and comprising a second component aperture; and a third component disposed within the second component aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Kenneth Waguespack, Robert Moskovich, Andreas Wechsler, Joachim Storz, Roger Kirchhofer, Kurt Bieri
  • Patent number: 10278484
    Abstract: An oral care implement is provided. The oral care implement may include a handle comprising a core and a cover enveloping the core. The cover may be formed from a substantially translucent first rigid material. The core may be formed from a second rigid material and a plurality of elements, the plurality of elements suspended within the second rigid material and visible through the cover. In other embodiments the core may include a foamed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Douglas Hohlbein
  • Patent number: 10265148
    Abstract: An oral care system comprising: an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and a cavity in the body, the body defining an opening of the cavity; and a plurality of dentifrice-free oral care devices in the cavity, each of the oral care devices comprising an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent. The oral care device may comprise a storage portion comprising a sealed vessel having an interior holding an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent; and an applicator connected to the storage portion; wherein the vessel or a seal thereof is breakable to place the interior of the vessel in fluid communication with the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Kelly Gail Duncan
  • Patent number: 10252051
    Abstract: One form of the device is a standard handpiece having a series of interchangeable treatment heads. The handpiece can accept cooperating treatment heads for twist-locking therein or by other engagement arrangement. The treatment heads may or may not have an internal motor assembly within them to create vibratory motion in the assembled device. The groups of possible treatment heads include LED-light-emitting heads, microcurrent-emitting heads, a treatment head having an abrasive or pebbled surface, as well as a bristle brush head. In another version, the handpiece and treatment head are integrated and not exchangeable. In this second version, a combination LED-light-emitting outer ring surrounds a central dual-lobe massage surface. The dual-lobe massage surface may be made from an inert material such as silicone, or it may be metallic in order to provide emission of therapeutic microcurrents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas Nichols
  • Patent number: 10173313
    Abstract: A device and tool include a fitting and a coupler for joining a handle and an end effector such as a broom or mop so that the handle cannot twist with respect to the end effector. The first end of the fitting attaches to the handle. The first end of the coupler threads to the second end of the fitting, and its second end threads to the end effector. Both the fitting and coupler have diametrical passages. A stopper on the coupler will seat in a ramp in the fitting when the coupler and fitting are fully threaded together and the stopper reaches the end wall of the ramp so the user knows the coupler and fitting are aligned. A clip holds the diametrical passages of the fitting and coupler in alignment to prevent twisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: William B. O'Dell
  • Patent number: 10165901
    Abstract: A toothbrush holder apparatus can include a toothbrush and a handle. The toothbrush can include a distal end with bristles. The handle can include a gripping portion and a cavity configured to hold the toothbrush. The handle can include a secured configuration and an unsecured configuration. In the secured configuration, the toothbrush can be secured within the handle with a support feature. In the unsecured configuration, the toothbrush is removable from the handle. A stopper can be coupled to the handle. The stopper can be located at a distance from the distal end of the toothbrush. An adapter can extend from the stopper and include an opening to the cavity. The adapter can have a convex shape extending from the stopper. The toothbrush can be located within the opening, and a support feature configured to hold the toothbrush within the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Vacharee Peterson
  • Patent number: 10143297
    Abstract: Provided is a portable interdental toothbrush that includes a cleaning solution tube configured to contain a cleaning solution, and a brush body. The cleaning solution tube includes an assembly protrusion for discharging the cleaning solution formed in an upper part of the cleaning solution tube, an injection hole for filling with the cleaning solution formed in a lower part of the cleaning solution tube, and an injection hole cover for closing the injection hole. The brush body includes an assembly hole into which the assembly protrusion is inserted and assembled, and a brush fixing portion fixed in an upper part of the brush body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Sang Geun Lee
  • Patent number: 9907391
    Abstract: A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser device includes a caddy that accepts tube of toothpaste and guides an integral toothpaste squeezer along a predetermined track. The squeezer is generally wedge-shaped and may be moved parallel and/or inwardly to the axis of the caddy. A modular and detachable toothbrush head mates with the caddy and includes a shaft with a central bore for delivering toothpaste to the toothbrush bristles. A refresh cup is further supplied to store and protect the combination device while not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventors: William McCoy, Quincy McCoy
  • Patent number: 9615653
    Abstract: A brush has a brushing section and a handle section. The handle section has a recess with an open exterior end. An axial slot is formed in the handle. A core has an enlarged exterior extension. A plurality of parallel bores extend diametrically through the core at spaced locations. A plurality of elastic hair bands, each in a closed loop, are adapted to be positioned within the parallel bores extending from both sides of the bores. The core with extending hair bands is adapted to be inserted into the recess with the hair bands extending through the slot for selective removal by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew C. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9603443
    Abstract: An oral care system including a handle and a toothbrush member and dispenser rotatably coupled to the handle. In one aspect, the toothbrush member is rotatably coupled to the handle for rotation between: (1) a first state in which the toothbrush member is positioned within the cavity, and (2) a second state in which the toothbrush member extends from the distal end of the handle. The first dispenser comprises a first store of oral care material and is rotatably coupled to the handle for rotation between: (1) a first state in which the first dispenser is positioned within the cavity, and (2) a second state in which the first dispenser extends from the distal end of the handle. In another aspect, the invention can be an oral care system comprising first and second dispensers and a toothbrush member rotatably coupled to a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Christine Boyke, Donghui Wu
  • Patent number: 9427076
    Abstract: An oral care system comprising an oral care implement and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the oral care implement. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a reservoir containing a fluid and an actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser; and the dispenser is alterable between: (i) a storage state in which the dispenser is detachably coupled to the oral care implement and a mechanical interference between a portion of the actuator and a portion of the oral care implement prohibits actuation of the actuator; and (ii) an application state in which a user can actuate the actuator to dispense the fluid from the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich
  • Patent number: 9339103
    Abstract: A toothbrush device has a hollow handle, an open end, and a bristled brush. A tube of toothpaste is inserted into the handle and an internal roll bar assembly is actuated via a knob disposed on an exterior surface of the handle. The roll bar assembly traverses an interior space of the handle to collapse the toothpaste tube, squeezing the tube and conveying toothpaste through an interior conduit portion of the toothbrush. The toothpaste is subsequently dispensed from below the bristled brush portion, whereupon a user may brush their teeth in a normal manner using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Susan Watters
  • Patent number: 9271565
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions suitable for use with an oral care implement. The compositions provide improved sensory appeal, and comparable reduction in volatile sulfur compounds and antibacterial activity to advanced formula toothpaste formulations. The compositions include a high percentage of antibacterial agent and flavoring, when compared to conventional toothpastes, and some mouth washes formulations, such that only minor amounts of the composition can be delivered to the oral care implement to provide improved reduction in volatile sulfur compounds, antibacterial efficacy, and optionally a cooling sensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Sarita Mello, Madhusudan Patel, Sharon Kennedy, Thomas Boyd, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, James R. Brown, Suman Chopra
  • Patent number: 9138046
    Abstract: An oral care system and method comprising an oral care implement such as a toothbrush having a plurality of tooth engaging elements and a cavity adapted to detachably house a dispenser containing an oral care agent. In one embodiment, the dispenser may be configured as a dispensing pen having an applicator on one end. A user may dismount the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the agent to the oral surface, and re -mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, Robert Moskovich, John Gatzemeyer, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, David Benavidez
  • Patent number: 8776806
    Abstract: An oral hygiene device is provided having a head and a handle. The handle is configured to accommodate a user's hand grip when the head is inserted into a user's mouth. The head is further configured to accommodate, at a distal end of the handle, a proximal end of the head. One of the head and the handle is provided with a cavity configured to receive a supply of floss. The cavity becomes accessible when the head and the handle are at least partially detached from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas Hohlbein, Alan Sorrentino, James Herbert Kemp, Emily Fink
  • Patent number: 8757912
    Abstract: An oral care system and method comprising an oral care implement such as a toothbrush having a plurality of tooth engaging elements and a cavity adapted to detachably house a dispenser containing an oral care agent. In one embodiment, the dispenser may be configured as a dispensing pen having an applicator on one end. A user may dismount the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the agent to the oral surface, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, Robert Moskovich, John Gatzemeyer, Joachim Storz, Raimund Klausegger
  • Patent number: 8726915
    Abstract: A toothbrush and flossing system comprising a toothbrush having bristles, a handle, and a removable floss cartridge/container. The handle may comprise a cavity for receiving the floss cartridge; the floss container may comprise all or a portion of the handle; or the floss container may slip externally over the toothbrush handle. The floss cartridge may comprise a housing having a closed end and an open end, with a cap adapted to seal the open end and to protrude from the housing and the cavity with a recessed cutter separated from a floss exit opening in the cap. The cap may have a decorative design, such as in the form of a human, animal, cartoon character, or the like. In another embodiment, an ornamental enclosure is provided that attaches to the handle. Toothbrush embodiments for receiving the floss cartridge and floss cartridge embodiments for use with such toothbrushes are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 8707970
    Abstract: An integrated oral health hygiene system including at least one oral health care product such as an electric toothbrush, dental floss and dental rinse/wash. In addition, the system includes a retractable toothbrush and an aperture to storage multiple devices including but not limit to batteries, pills, toothpick and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Migdalia Torres-Ortiz
  • Patent number: 8707504
    Abstract: A hygienic toothbrush comprises a bristle cover movably secured to the elongated body of the toothbrush to protect the bristles of the toothbrush when it is not being used. A storage compartment with a removable lid is provided in the handle of the toothbrush body for storing the cover when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Patrick Clarkson Ryan
  • Patent number: 8544481
    Abstract: A disposable tooth care system including: a toothbrush and floss assembly having a toothbrush having a proximate end and a distal end; a handle; a pouch located in the inner volume, the pouch is flexible and contains toothpaste; a floss spool comprising a wound-length of dental floss; and an axle. The handle includes; an outer surface; an inner volume; and a forked end; a neck; a head with at least one dispensing aperture; bristles; and a button. The toothbrush and floss assembly comprises the toothbrush; the pouch located in the inner volume of the handle of the toothbrush; the floss spool carried by the axle rotatable in the forked end, the axle fixed to the handle within the forked end, the forked end located at the proximate end of the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Gloria Smith, Alanna Smith-Dorsey
  • Patent number: 8523472
    Abstract: A portable oral care system comprises an oral care implement and a dentifrice container. The portable oral care system has an oral care implement with a handle and a head with a tooth cleaning element. The oral care implement is collapsible to be configurable between a use and a transport state. Further, the oral care system has a dentifrice container with a cavity for holding dentifrice and a dispensing outlet. Further, when the oral care implement is in the transport state, it is engagable with the dentifrice container for securing the oral care implement to the dentifrice container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Eduardo Jimenez
  • Patent number: 8511323
    Abstract: An oral care dispenser and oral care system implementing the same. In one embodiment, the dispenser may comprise a collar having an axial passageway in which a drive component is rotatably coupled. The collar comprises a segmented neck portion and a non-segmented body portion that comprises a plurality of protuberances extending into the axial passageway. The drive component comprises at least one resilient arm that interacts with the plurality of protuberances to generate an audible signal during relative rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo J. Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, Alan Sorrentino, John J. Gatzemeyer, Michael Rooney, Joseph E. Fattori
  • Patent number: 8387628
    Abstract: A toothbrush assembly including a toothbrush and a toothpaste cartridge. The toothbrush includes: a handle having a compartment to receive the toothpaste cartridge; a head having bristles; a door covering an opening of the compartment; and a conduit running from the compartment to the head to deliver toothpaste from the toothpaste cartridge in the compartment to the head and the bristles. The toothpaste cartridge includes: a housing having a cavity to store toothpaste; a piston having threads; a paste plate coupled to the piston via the threads; a knob coupled to the piston to turn the piston to move the paste plate along the piston toward the head of the toothbrush to dispense the toothpaste from the cavity to through the conduit into the bristles; and an end plate having at least one hole to discharge the toothpaste from the cavity of the cartridge to the conduit of the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Corey Gerome Bowie
  • Publication number: 20120167393
    Abstract: Fluid reservoir (1) for storing a fluid for a handheld device, like a shaving apparatus. The handheld device may have a replaceable fluid reservoir such as a cartridge or an incorporated fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir comprises a housing (2) and a flexible membrane (3). The flexible membrane delimits a variable storage volume (2a) in the housing. The storage volume may be varied by a deformation of the membrane. The variable storage volume has an output port (5). The fluid reservoir according to the invention further comprises a forcing member (4) to exert a force on the membrane to pressurize a fluid in the storage volume. The forcing member has a recess for receiving a part of the storage volume. The membrane may be received into the recess of the forcing member during a compression stroke. By virtue thereof a volume defined by the recess may be effectively used to become part of the storage volume for the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Lelieveld, Gerben Raap, Jan Bennik
  • Publication number: 20120160261
    Abstract: A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob. The present invention additionally comprises of audio and visual indicators to provide users with visual or hearing impairments with a signal notification of toothpaste depletion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Vanessa Lynn HARDEN
  • Publication number: 20110219623
    Abstract: The invention features a hand held device that dispenses fluid during operation. The hand held device includes a handle and a device head operably engaged thereto. The handle has a proximal end forming a product dispensing aperture, a distal end forming a cavity for housing a fluid, a supply channel in fluid communication with the cavity and the product dispensing aperture, a peristaltic pump physically engaged with the supply channel, and a flexible barrier that rests between the peristaltic pump and the supply channel preventing direct contact of the supply channel by the peristaltic pump. Actuation of the peristaltic pump displaces fluid from the cavity to the product dispensing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Barry Keith Rockell, William Owen Jolley, James Leo Salemme
  • Patent number: 8015982
    Abstract: A toothbrush and flossing system comprising a toothbrush having bristles, a handle, and a removable floss cartridge/container. The handle may comprise a cavity for receiving the floss cartridge; the floss container may comprise all or a portion of the handle; or the floss container may slip externally over the toothbrush handle. The floss cartridge may comprise a housing having a closed end and an open end, with a cap adapted to seal the open end and to protrude from the housing and the cavity with a recessed cutter separated from a floss exit opening in the cap. The cap may have a decorative design, such as in the form of a human, animal, cartoon character, or the like. In another embodiment, an ornamental enclosure is provided that attaches to the handle. Toothbrush embodiments for receiving the floss cartridge and floss cartridge embodiments for use with such toothbrushes are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 7954196
    Abstract: A brush small in diameter consisting of stiff bristles of 0.014 inch nylon filaments bundled in 50 nylon filaments glued within a plastic shank. Stiff, short 4 mm, flat even ended bristles are equal in length to form a substantially planar cleaning surface. The small diameter allows for improved dental hygiene via clearance in tight areas such as under orthodontic arch wires and other dental prostheses along with maintaining hygiene in normal and healthy oral cavities. The bristles are capable of fluoride and antibacterial mouthrinse transfer to treat sensitivity, decalcification and inflamed or infected gumline areas. The ergonomical handle has an angled neck, over molded soft grips and additional, replaceable heads are stored inside the hollow handle. The head rotates into multiple angles. Primary embodiment is manual, but other embodiments may allow for mechanical applications that include agitating or reciprocating articulation powered by a motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Michele Rene Nault-Richter
  • Publication number: 20110108055
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pen-shape-like gadget. It's actually a 2-in-1 toothbrush plus toothpaste, just convenient for the people on the go, especially those forgetful people like me. Ha, Ha, Ha, so you don't need to look for your toothpaste because it's already attached to your toothbrush. I hope this gadget will be in the market soon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Mabel Yeo
  • Publication number: 20100132145
    Abstract: A toothbrush assembly comprising a head component, a handle component detachably attached to the head component, and a toothpaste cartridge removably received within the handle component. The head component comprises a first body member having a first cavity and a plurality of holes configured on a front end portion, and a plurality of bristles configured on the front end portion of the first body member. The handle component comprises a second body member having a second cavity, a rotatable member coupled to a distal end portion of the second body member, and a first turning lug coupled to the rotatable member. The toothpaste cartridge comprises an enclosure member for storing toothpaste therein, a rod positioned within the enclosure member, a second turning lug coupled to the rod, and a plunger member movably mounted on the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Minto
  • Publication number: 20100051050
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a combined toothbrush and rinsing cup. A combined toothbrush and rinsing cup includes a head, a plurality of bristles disposed upon the head, a body integrally connected to the head, a connectivity base integrally connected to the body, and a male connector integrally connected to the connectivity base. Additionally, a combined toothbrush and rinsing cup includes a toothbrush handle connected to the toothbrush, the toothbrush handle that includes a connector end, a female connector disposed within the connector end of the toothbrush handle and configured for sealable attachment to the male connector of the toothbrush, and a hollow cavity disposed within the toothbrush handle and configured for use as a rinsing cup. The toothbrush is removably connected to the toothbrush handle and wherein the toothbrush is configured for inversion and subsequent storage within the toothbrush handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Sam S. Djang
  • Publication number: 20090188519
    Abstract: A toothbrush with dental floss holder (1) having an elongated hollow handle (2) having an interior (22), an exterior (23), a first end (3), a second end (4), a plurality of bristles (5) located on the first end (3), a dental floss holder (8) located on the second end (4), an axle (15) internally located within the handle (2) for holding a spool (12) of dental floss (16) and an aperture (17) located on the handle (2). To use, a person threads the dental floss (16) through the aperture (17) so as to expose the dental floss (16) external to the handle (2). Then, the user wraps the dental floss (16) around the dental floss holder (8) and secures the dental floss (16) to the handle (2) so as to create a taut line of dental floss (16) for use between the teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Francie L. VanBuskirk, M. Todd VanBuskirk
  • Patent number: 7401373
    Abstract: An oral solution dispenser apparatus for attachment to a powered toothbrush handle having a drive coupling mounted thereon, includes a housing adapted for attachment to the handle, the housing having a recess therein for receiving a cartridge containing the oral solution, a pump disposed in the housing for moving the oral solution from the cartridge, and an outlet nozzle extending from the housing and adapted to permit movement of the oral solution from the pump and from the housing. A head having bristles thereon is adapted to interconnect with the handle drive coupling and the housing outlet nozzle, to facilitate powered movement of the bristles and movement of the oral solution from the outlet nozzle to proximate the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew P. Tybinkowski, Federico Castellucci, L. Paul Lustig
  • Patent number: 7399133
    Abstract: A self contained disposable toothbrush comprising a reservoir having a threaded end adapted to receive a cap in one of two positions. A brushing assembly is pivoted on the cap so that in a pre-use position the brushing element is positioned along side the reservoir. The brushing element contains bristles and an elongated connecting passage. When the brushing element is pivoted and snapped to the use position where it extends from the reservoir, the passage to the bristles is connected to liquid in the reservoir for moistening a dehydrated dentifrice. When the brushing operation is completed, the cap is unscrewed, the contents of the reservoir used for rinsing and the cap reconnected to the reservoir by a second set of threads such that the brushing element, after use, is contained within the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Robert K. Eversole
  • Patent number: 7389781
    Abstract: A child's toothbrush includes a handle in the form of a child-safe, ventilated toy, such as a rocket or a vehicle, and contains a removable child-safe vehicle, figurine, other toy or sundry product therein, and wherein a toothbrush head may be detachable from the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James Kemp, Al Sprosta, Brett Traficant, Tau Dai, Eduardo Jimenez, Nancy Won Mee Pak
  • Patent number: 7350526
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush with a built-in toothpaste applicator mechanism, the toothbrush mainly comprising a multiplicity of bristles, a plurality of apertures located between the bristles, a hollow compartment for containing a quantity of toothpaste, a bore connecting the apertures and the hollow compartment, a flexible locking member, and a plunger with a head, a base and a stem. The head of the plunger is dimensioned to achieve a substantially gapless interface inside the hollow compartment for pushing the toothpaste into the bore and out from the apertures. The locking member is secured over the stem of plunger for preventing it from being accidentally pushed into the hollow compartment before using the toothbrush. In order to use the toothbrush, first the locking member is removed. Then the plunger is pushed into the hollow compartment to extract the toothpaste out from the plurality of apertures and on to the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: Kathleen McCabe, Jason Thielen
  • Patent number: 7310848
    Abstract: A toothbrush having a head placed at a front longitudinal end of a handle made overall as a single piece. The head has flexible brushing elements on its upper surface. The toothbrush is equipped with an arm articulated at one end, and provided at the opposite free end with a protective cover for the brushing elements. The general thickness of the arm gradually increases from its articulation end to the cover so as to form a profile projecting from a longitudinal surface of the rear portion of the handle, by virtue of which the gripping surface of the handle is increased. The articulation of the arm on the handle is designed to allow it to describe at least two different rotations about two substantially orthogonal geometric axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: David Lepoittevin, Francois Lhuisset, Denis Plainchamp
  • Patent number: 7270239
    Abstract: A compact personal package for tooth stain prevention between regular brushings includes a small brush and a small quantity of specially formulated cleaning material enables a user to immediately remove stain-causing substances from the teeth and freshen the breath as promptly as possible after exposure to such substances, so as to prevent the stain from setting in. A first embodiment is directed to a disposable product for essentially one-time usage, while a second embodiment is directed to a re-usable product. Variations in packaging are provided for maximum personal convenience as well as for commercial distribution efficiency. The products offer substantial promotional potential as complimentary guest gifts in restaurants, motels and hotels, as well as retain items directed to the general public.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Karen L. Ross
  • Patent number: 7246400
    Abstract: The present invention is a hygienic toothbrush with cover, which utilizes a uniquely designed novel brush cover to keep the brush head bristles free of harmful particles and contaminants when not in use. The unique cover design allows for bristles to dry through utilization of finely woven mesh/screen-like side panels which allows the largest surface area of the brush head bristles to be exposed to the maximal amount of airflow without risk of contamination. The desired effect of faster drying reduces the ability of bacterial agents to grow on the brush bristles. The unique feature of the cover always remaining fastened to the brush handle helps prevent the contamination of the cover which happens when it is set upon a contaminated surface, and also accomplishes the desired goal of encouraging consistent use. When the toothbrush is being used, the cover is conveniently stored within the handle in a storage compartment, always remaining with the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Patrick Clarkson Ryan
  • Patent number: 7201172
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle having first and second ends and a head operatively connected to the second end of the handle. Bristles are on the head; an inner cavity is disposed within the first end of the handle; and dental floss is contained in the cavity. A lid is hinged to the first end of the handle and the lid is comprised of a cover member and a flap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Dr. Fresh, Inc.
    Inventor: Puneet Nanda
  • Patent number: 7124894
    Abstract: A multi-purpose toothbrush for promoting oral hygiene includes an elongated shaft having a brushing section that includes a plurality of bristles extending radially outwardly therefrom. The brushing section is coated with a predetermined quantity of a tooth-cleaning agent that is activatable via water. The shaft further includes an accessory dispensing section integral with a gripping section and oppositely spaced from the brushing section for providing dental floss and mouthwash. A plurality of protective wrappers are removably positioned about the toothbrush for maintaining same in a substantially sanitary condition during non-use conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Steven P. Dobos
  • Patent number: 6945256
    Abstract: A folding toothbrush assembly is provided with an integral toothpaste dispenser. The toothbrush is formed with an elongated arm having a head portion at one end with bristles for brushing the teeth and a pivot portion at an opposite end of the arm. The arm is pivotally received at one end of an elongated handle that is provided with an exterior stepped recess for receiving the arm when the assembly is folded for storage. A piston chamber is provided in the handle of the toothbrush for receiving toothpaste. A piston in the chamber is operated by a screw cap at the bottom of the handle to dispense toothpaste from the chamber through a passage in the arm and into the bristles of the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald W. Earl
  • Publication number: 20040237995
    Abstract: An all-in-one toothbrush that can be used at home or on the go for complete dental hygiene. Though it is the size of a regular toothbrush, it has added features for further benefits. The hollow handle conceals the refillable toothpaste, the dental floss and the tongue cleaner and the self adhering plastic cap covering the head of the toothbrush guarantees the bristle stay in shape and prevents the toothpaste from crusting. The toothbrush is not only compact and convenient because all the essential elements are housed within, but the simple exchanging of only the toothbrush head allows for use by additional users. This interchangeability and the refillable feature also make it both economically rewarding and environment friendly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Oved Mualem, Idit Biton Avraham
  • Publication number: 20040187889
    Abstract: A child's toothbrush includes a handle in the form of a toy, such as a rocket ship or a vehicle, and wherein a toothbrush head and neck easily connects and disconnects from the handle. The handle may also contain a hollow compartment for holding stationary a removable vehicle, figurine, other toy or sundry product therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James Kemp, Al Sprosta, Brett Traficant, Tau Dai, Eduardo Jimenez, Nancy Won Mee Pak
  • Patent number: 6749088
    Abstract: A toothbrush with an extraction device, such as a key winding tool feature, built into the handle portion, which is used to facilitate the dispensing of toothpaste or the contents of other pasty substances found in collapsible tubes. One or more open-ended slits allow the handle portion to be easily slipped onto the free end of a tube or to be slipped back onto an already curled tube for further ease of manipulation. The toothbrush easily slips off the tube after curling with it, so as to allow the toothbrush to be used for brushing teeth, and allows its use on a plurality of collapsible tubes in various stages of use. The brush head portion can be made detachable so that other attachments made be attached to the handle portion or so that a winding tool remains after the toothbrush head is rendered no longer usable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Holevas
  • Publication number: 20040069317
    Abstract: A child's toothbrush includes a handle in the form of a child-safe, ventilated toy, such as a rocket or a vehicle, and contains a removable child-safe vehicle, figurine, other toy or sundry product therein, and wherein a toothbrush head may be detachable from the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: James Kemp, Al Sprosta, Brett Traficant, Tau Dai, Eduardo Jimenez, Nancy Won Mee Pak
  • Patent number: 6687940
    Abstract: The invention comprises a toothbrush having improved manipulative and aesthetic features. The toothbrush includes a joined two-piece construction having a hollow or tubular interior cavity, and wherein the two pieces may be of differing configurations, differing plastic material, differing colors, partially or wholly translucent, and wherein ornamental objects may occupy the cavity when the toothbrush includes transparent portions. The handle also may include soft protuberances to facilitate gripping the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Gross, Peter Waldispuhl