Abstract: A bathtub brush having a lower bristled surface with a flat central portion, upwardly angled, flat end portions, and convex curved surfaces between the central and end portions. The curved portions are configured to conform to the rounded corner between the bottom and sides of a bathtub, thereby allowing simultaneous, effective cleaning of the bottom, sides, and rounded corner therebetween. The brush includes an elongated handle to allow the user to stand while cleaning the tub.

Abstract: A private parts cleaning system including a plurality of cleaning attachments adapted for cleaning hard to reach areas of a user. The cleaning attachments each are defined by a rigid plate. The rigid plate has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end has a cleaning head secured thereto. The lower end has an inverted Y-shaped protrusion secured thereto and extending downwardly therefrom. An attachment clip is provided that is adapted for coupling with the plurality of cleaning attachments. The attachment clip includes an inverted Y-shaped channel dimensioned for slidably receiving the inverted Y-shaped protrusion of one of the cleaning attachments therein. A handle portion is provided that is adapted for removably coupling with the attachment clip.

Abstract: A rotary brush including an elongated handle and brush head and a rotary swivel joint between the handle and brush head allowing the brush to rotate to reach hard to access places when used for cleaning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush (20) with a brush head which can be secured on a brush handle (24) by a bayonet catch (26). The bayonet catch comprises a locking pin (28) which is mounted in the front end of the brush handle (24) in such a way that it can be displaced axially to a limited extent but is non-rotatable and which is subject to the action of a prestressing device (50). The brush head (22) is provided with a recess (102) which has a locking groove pursuant to which the brush head (22) is mounted on the locking pin (28) by engagement of a bayonet stud (32) in the locking groove (106), the locking pin (28) being pulled out of the brush handle (24) counter to the prestressing device (50) until the bayonet stud (32) locks into a lock-in portion (114) of the locking groove.

Abstract: A personal hygiene appliance extension handle for persons having limited hand reach or body mobility which has a grasping means for holding toilet tissue and functions as a hand extension to permit cleansing of the perineal area.

Abstract: A toilet brush is provided which includes an elongated handle having a first axis, a brush head having a second axis, and a flexible joint flexibly connecting the handle to the brush head. The joint is threadedly connected to at least one of the brush head and the handle, whereby the joint allows the second axis of the brush head to be deflected with respect to the first axis of the handle. The brush head may also include first and second sets of segregated bristles. The second set of bristles being longer, stiffer and disposed closer to the handle than the first set of bristles.

Abstract: The present invention is for a paint applicator, brush or similar painting tool, the handle(2) of which can easily be set between two different positions during ongoing work. Shaft and bristle parts of a paint-brush according to the invention have been divided along a plane which somewhat deviates from a plane which is parallel to an imaginary axis along the paint-brush parallel to the bristles. The two parts of the brush are joined by a shaft or the like which is at right angle to the dividing plane.

Abstract: A brush handle that provides an ergonomic grip to improve the manipulation and reduce the fatigue of the use of the brush. The brush handle provides a series of fitted control surfaces that allow a user to grip the brush handle in a comfortable and precise manner. These control surfaces are integrally formed on the brush handle on opposing surfaces for use by both right-handed and left-handed users. In one preferred embodiment, the brush handle is used for paint brushes. The brush handle also includes a protective mechanism to prevent paint from dripping or flowing onto the brush handle during use. The brush also provides a dip line to indicate the appropriate level of dipping the brush into a paint source.

Abstract: A replaceable head toothbrush construction 10 including an elongated handle member 20 having a hollow upper portion 24 provided with a contoured central bore 25 having an intermediate portion which defines a peripheral recess 28 and further including a head unit 12 which includes a plurality of head members 50. Each head member 50 comprises a different dental implement 60 such as a toothbrush element 61, a mirror element 62, a flossing element 63, etc. Each dental implement 60 is provided with a downwardly depending shaft 54 having a base segment 55 adapted to be captively engaged in the central bore 25 and the head members 50 and the handle member 20 is further provided with registration means 31, 53.

Abstract: A toothbrush or other utensil specifically designed for use by toddlers and small children provides a handle in the form of an animal figure having a body which is essentially to scale. The handle carries either a rearwardly extending tail or forwardly extending trunk or other singular symmetrical limb. A toothbrush head or other operative utensil portion of somewhat conventional shape is secured to the limb, tail or trunk. The body includes appendages, such as legs, that allow it to stand stably upon a planar surface with the operative utensil portion supported off of the surface. The shaft of the utensil can include a spring-loaded locking member so that it is detachably removable from a base of the handle.

Abstract: A scraping tool system includes a scraping tool, tools, and a holster with pockets for receiving and holding the scraping tool and the tools. The scraping tool has a handle member, a rod, a spring mechanism, and a lever mechanism. The rod is sized to be fitted within a channel of the handle member and includes a tool attaching portion. The rod is attached to the spring mechanism which, in turn, is fitted between the rod and a base portion of the handle member which includes a tapping heel plate. The lever mechanism is mechanically coupled to the handle member and to the spring mechanism and is adapted to reposition the rod along the channel in response to a movement of a portion of the lever mechanism relative to the handle member. The tools each include a mounting portion formed such that the tool is mechanically coupled to an end portion of the handle member when the lever mechanism is in a tool securing position.

Abstract: A brush for the cleaning of toilet bowls has a handle which consists of an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is connected to a grip, whereas the lower part is provided with a plurality of bristles arranged on its end disposed opposite to the upper part. The upper part has a recess and the lower part is provided with a journal. The lower part has an upper section and a lower section, wherein the upper section consists of an elastic and flexible material having memory characteristics.

Abstract: A broom is provided with a rotatable brush head connected to a handle. The brush head and handle each have a longitudinally extending axis located in a common geometric plane. The brush head has a base with a downwardly extending element which, by tongue and groove configuration, engages a separable attachment member which is adapted to receive the handle. A manually operable member with a knob, controls the movement of the attachment element and hence the handle in relation to the brush head, allowing the brush head to rotate to a plurality of angles of alignment with the handle within the common plane. The brush head element, attachment member, and control member are secured together by means of a spring bias system, consisting of an elongated bolt or similar means and a coiled spring. This system secures the attachment member and control member to the brush head in a tightly biased manner, to maintain the brush head in position on the handle.

Abstract: A cleaning implement such as a mop or broom having an elongated tubular handle with several independently rotatable portions for minimizing the strain on a user's wrist or forearm. The handle may be interchangeably connected to either a mop or broom head using a quick type connector at a distal end thereof. The connector relates to a pair of diametrically opposing pins which are slidably received within L-shaped slots on a body portion protruding from the mop and broom heads. Alternatively, the handle may be secured to a cylindrical adaptor likewise having a pair of L-shaped slots thereon. The adaptor has an externally threaded portion at a distal end for threadedly engaging internally threaded bores on certain conventional mop and broom heads.

Abstract: A paintbrush connectable to an extension is provided. The paintbrush has a threaded bore for threaded engagement with an extension pole. At least one handle having a sleeve portion can be slid over the extension pole and secured thereto to facilitate more accurate control of the paintbrush. The handle is infinitely adjustable along the length of the extension pole.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved detachable head toothbrush which is simply constructed, easy to use, and includes features to promote a proper brushing technique. The handle includes a pair of deformable rigid tangs having outward extensions for engaging a corresponding surface in an interior passage through the bristle cartridge. The handle also includes a series of thumb depressions to assist in positioning the bristles over a tooth.

Abstract: A toothbrush which will alleviate stress through an angulated handle portion that has a series of coils located at its distal end. The distal end being connected to a mandolin shaped brush head which includes a center core material which acts to urge the bristles into a 45 degree angle of brushing. The head can be removed for cleaning or replacement by a screw shank connector. The screw shank connector includes a dominant component and an inferior component which will enable the user to be able to position the brush head at the desired working angle. The opposite end of the handle has grip which includes, a 360 degree serrated thumb rest on one end and a 360 degree hand stop at the other end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair styling system having hair styling pieces and a handle. Each hair styling piece has bristles that extend radially outward from an elongated base that fits onto the end of a handle. One hair styling piece and the handle are drawn and held together with magnets and material that is attracted to the magnets. Various embodiments and features are disclosed.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a brush portion and a handle portion. The brush portion has an elongated portion having brush bristles extending laterally from one end thereof. The handle portion has a top cap which is mounted to the other end of the elongated portion opposite the brush bristles and a base cap positioned opposite the top cap. A spine extends between the base cap and the top cap. A sack is mounted on the spine between the base cap and the top cap, the sack being a readily deformable material. The width of the handle portion decreases from the top cap to the base cap.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a body adapted for grasping by a user having a base with at least three walls extending upwardly therefrom. Each side presents a purchase surface for receiving one of the fingers of a user. The walls converge to form a top section of the handle. An applicator is releasably attached to the top section of the handle for receiving a cosmetic material thereon. The applicator includes a base having at least three sides with a face extending upwardly from each side of the applicator base. The applicator faces converge to form an applicator top, each face being generally parallel to a respective corresponding wall of the handle.

Abstract: A mop with a quick-release connector for connecting a handle to a mop head comprises a female section for attachment to the handle and a male fitting for attachment to the mop head. The male fitting includes a flat thin base portion that is sewn into the mop head. The female section has plurality of receptacles which mate with a similar plurality of bayonet projections in the male section. At least one of the bayonet projections is resiliently flexible and flexes outwardly when the male section is pushed into the female section so as to mate with one another and be securely gripped by an indentation in the female section, providing a positive interlock between the female and male sections. Another of the bayonet projections is a central, rigid, longer bayonet, which acts as a guide when the two sections are connected together.

Abstract: A kit for aiding in the drying and curling of hair has a plurality of brushes which may be twisted into the hair and allowed to remain for a period of time to set a curl. Each of the brushes has a connector to which a handle can be removably attached such that a single handle can be used with all of the brushes in the kit.

Abstract: Presented is a grill cleaning apparatus including a body for detachably retaining a scouring pad. The body is provided with a "grasp" that may be grabbed by one or both hands to manipulate the body and scouring pad on a surface that requires cleaning. Alternatively, an elongated handle may be detachably and adjustable secured to the "grasp"; so as distance the operator's hands from a hot grill that requires cleaning. Detachable tine means are mounted on the body and are manipulable to enable application of a scouring pad on the tine means, or removal of a scouring pad therefrom.

Abstract: A handle assembly for brushes, curlers and the like is assembled without adhesives and includes, in a preferred embodiment, an elongate handle core, a bellows, an outer handle and a fastener. Assembly includes sliding the bellows over the core, placing the handle over the core and compressing the bellows to align at least one opening in the handle with at least one opening in the core. The fastener is then inserted. The fastener preferably includes at least one prong or cluster of prongs to pass through the opening of the handle and into the core. In the most preferred embodiment, the fastener prongs are resilient and expand within the core opening to lock the handle assembly together. One disclosed use of the handle is for hair curling brushes. In this embodiment, a cup is formed integrally with the core, the cup including an alignment rib and locking tabs. A first end of a cylindrical, metallic curling brush body is attached to the cup, and a cap is inserted into the second end of the barrel.

Abstract: A grip for ergonomic comfort attaches to the handle of a paint brush and has a pistol style grip, the top of which has a pair of v-shaped cradles separated by about 10 cms. These cradles extend from a rear arm and a short front arm. Between the arms, a strap arrangement captures a paintbrush by applying downward force to the brush handle mounted onto the cradles. The strap is secured to a top region of pistol grip, and it is adjustable either by a velcro fastening method or a buckle cleat.

Abstract: A handle for a bristle holding portion of a brush. The handle is ergonomically shaped to fit a user's hand. The handle is configured into a longitudinal cylinder and can be resilient to further increase the user's comfort. The handle can be sanitized for use with different brushes for different clients. Hook and loop fasteners connect the handle to the bristle holding portion. The handle and the bristle holding portion are either readily separable and rejoinable, allowing the handle to be readily transferable to another bristle holding portion, or alternately, the handle is fixedly formed to the bristle holding portion.

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 cleaning apparatus includes a handle for a cleaning cloth to be attached thereto, and a flat bag-like cleaning cloth having an insertion space therein. The handle is provided at a front end portion of a handle body with a head portion. The head portion is inserted into the insertion space, thereby attaching the cleaning cloth to the head portion. The cleaning cloth includes a joined portion formed by joining non-woven fabrics together and having a flat bag-like configuration defining an insertion space in the internal area of the cleaning cloth and a non-joined portion being provided at an external area of the joined portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair styling system having hair styling pieces and a handle. Each hair styling piece has bristles that extend radially outward from an elongated base that fits onto the end of a handle. One hair styling piece and the handle are drawn and held together with magnets and material that is attracted to the magnets. Various embodiments and features are disclosed.

Abstract: A foldable cleaning implement is foldable into a compact form for ease in transporting and storing. The cleaning implement has a handle and a head. The handle may be formed from a plurality of segments coupled together by foldable elements. The head is attached to the handle, preferably by a pivotable or universal joint, and is formed from segments which are displaceable relative to one another so as to selectively be oriented in a coplanar relationship relative to one another, angular disposed relative to one another, and in opposing directions relative to one another.

Abstract: A modeling tool for use with moldable materials having a handle with at least one end, a recess in the end for receiving an end-portion of a wire-end which is releasably secured to the handle. The wire-end may take on a variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, and cross-sectional shapes; and it can be made from a multitude of materials. The modeling tool has a threaded handle end for receiving a wire-end end-portion disposed within at least one groove of an at least partially threaded pin. The modeling tools could include a second end of the handle having a recess for receiving an end-portion of a second wire-end which can, also, be releasably secured to the handle.

Abstract: A squeegee including co-extensive stationary and moveable jaws joined medially by a fulcrum pin about which such moveable jaw is rocked by means of a lever arm handle.

Abstract: A broom apparatus for improving the way conventional corn brooms can be assembled and thereafter shipped. The broom apparatus includes a broomcorn attachment adaptor and a quick release adaptor adapted to be threadedly connected to the attachment adaptor. The attachment adaptor comprises an attachment portion and a threaded shaft portion protruding outwardly from the attachment portion for threadedly engaging with the quick release adaptor, wherein the quick release adaptor is provided with a handle connection means for receiving and detachably attaching a broom handle thereto. Broomcorns are wound on the attachment portion of the attachment adaptor to form a broom head.

Abstract: A handle with interchangeable and releasably attachable implements, such as a razor-blade shaving head or a toothbrush head. The handle has a body portion and a head portion. The head portion has retaining structure formed thereon. Each implement has engaging structure formed thereon. The engaging structure of the implement releasably attaches to the retaining structure of the head portion of the handle. The retaining structure may include a pair of recesses oppositely disposed in the head portion. Each of the recesses may have a slot formed in a respective side of the head portion. The engaging structure may include a pair of projections disposed in a spaced relationship on the implement. Each of the projections may including a resilient tab projecting outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A hand manipulated implement including an implement head, a handle and a connector rigidly connecting the handle to the implement head. The connector includes a plug which is inserted into the handle and which includes an exposed end for inserting into a collet base defined on the implement head. The connector plug and collet base each include an aperture wherein the apertures of the plug and base are aligned by ribs cooperating with grooves and slots at the lower ends of the plug and collet base. A clip is inserted through the aligned apertures to thereby hold the handle against longitudinal movement relative to the collet base. In addition, a collet is formed at an upper end of the collet base for frictionally engaging the handle and thereby further limiting movement of the handle relative to the implement head.

Abstract: A finger-manipulated article (e.g., a pen) includes a foam grip. The foam preferably is made from a foamable polyurethane prepolymer and a filler, or a latex, or both. The preferred foam has a recovery rate of less than 5 cm per minute. The foam may include a surface coating on its outer surface.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator using a thermoplastic attachment and method of manufacture is provided. The cosmetic applicator comprises an elongate wand having a first end, the wand comprising a polymeric material, a tip having an interior cavity with an open-end mouth, the first end of the wand positioned in the interior cavity of the tip, the tip comprising resilient polymeric foam having a plurality of cells and sized to substantially cover the end of the wand, and a thermoplastic material adhered to the first end of the wand and melted into the cells of the foam in the interior cavity of the tip for securing the tip to the first end of the wand.

Abstract: An adaptor for quickly connecting and releasing a T-shaped bar which holds a mop head and a mop handle to form a complete mop for use. The T-shaped bar has a horizontal base portion and a vertical threaded portion. The horizontal base portion is adapted to the mop head, while the vertical threaded portion is adapted to the adaptor. A mop handle or stick is then adapted to the rear of the adaptor. The adaptor has a spring biased pawl which is pivotally mounted thereon, such that when the tip of the pawl is engaged with the vertical threaded portion of the T-shaped bar by the spring, it locks the movement of the adaptor. However, by simply rotating the adaptor, the adaptor will be further threaded on the vertical threaded portion of the T-shaped bar to precisely adjust the tightness of the adaptor to the T-shaped bar. When the pawl is pressed against the spring, an individual can quickly release the adaptor from the vertical portion of the T-shaped bar, which in turn releases the mop head.

Abstract: A bi-positional toothbrush comprising a brush head member rotatably mounted to a handle by a cylindrical pin. The brush head member includes an array of bristles at a forward end and terminates in an essentially flat angled surface at a rearward end. The angled surface includes an axial bore orthogonal thereto, sized to receive the pin and terminating in a means to rotatably and removably secure the pin within the axial bore. The handle is elongated and includes at a forward end an essentially flat surface angled at the same angle to the long axis of the handle as the angled flat surface of the brush head member is to its long axis. The angled flat surface of the handle includes an axial bore, including securing features, shaped to constrain an after end of the pin. The angled surfaces of the handle and brush head member include symmetrical locking features.

Abstract: A tile grout brush for cleaning grout between tile includes a main body having a generally triangular configuration with an open central zone and including a base portion, a first handle portion and a second handle portion. Bristles are fitted to the base portion and extend from a bottom, outward facing side thereof; the bristles being disposed in bundles arranged in longitudinal rows substantially along a length of the base portion. The first and second handle portions are structured and disposed to promote grasping thereof in order to apply force and reciprocating motion to the bristles against the grout and tile. Threaded sockets are provided on the main body for removable attachment of an elongate extension pole at various selected angled positions relative to the base portion so that the brush can be manipulated to clean areas that are difficult to reach.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for the detachable fastening of cleaning implements, such as brooms, scrubbing brushes or the like to a stick or handle. The stick is provided at its end with two fork-shaped, resilient arms, which can be fixed in bores of the cleaning implement with the aid of a fixing device. The fixing device comprises a handle, an operating element located between the arms and contact faces which engage the arms and spread the arms outwardly or draw the arms inwardly by rotation or displacement. The contact faces of the operating element are constructed on rotary bearing parts, preferably bearing rollers or rolls, which roll on the arms during the adjusting movement of the operating element.

Abstract: A toothbrush or other utensil specifically designed for use by toddlers and small children provides a handle in the form of an animal figure having a body which is essentially to scale. The handle carries either a rearwardly extending tail or forwardly extending trunk or other singular symmetrical limb. A toothbrush head or other operative utensil portion of somewhat conventional shape is secured to the limb, tail or trunk. The body includes appendages, such as legs, that allow it to stand stably upon a planar surface with the operative utensil portion supported off of the surface. The shaft of the utensil can include a spring-loaded locking member so that it is detachably removable from a base of the handle.

Abstract: A device for recreating knockdown patterns on walls, ceilings and surfaces. The device includes approximately six foam prong fingers having exposed lengths of approximately 1/4 to 1 and 1/2 inches long arranged in a bundle, and approximately 1/4 to approximately 2 inches in diameter. One end to bundle is cinched and held within a hand grip allowing the opposite end to form a splay pattern. Including the cinch portion each of the foam prongs can be approximately 1 to 3 inches in length. The outer exposed ends of the bundle can have flat perpendicular cuts and sliced forty five degree angled cuts. An optional extension pole allows the device to be used in hard to reach areas.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a brush part and a hollow handle part exhibiting an axial bearing, a coupling rod, which is slidably mounted in the axial bearing and which is connected to the brush part, a return spring, which is pretensioned on the coupling rod in the direction of the handle part opposite the brush part, and a latching device for rotationally locking the coupling end of the brush part and the coupling end of the handle part. A securing device serves to prevent axial motion of the coupling rod. A first part of the securing device is associated with the coupling rod and a second part of the securing device is associated with the handle part. The second part of the securing device is movable between a securement setting and a release setting and is pretensioned by a spring in the direction of the securement setting. An actuating device in the wall of the handle part serves to actuate the second part of the securing device.

Abstract: An improved hair brush which can be selectively manipulated from either end when in contact with hair on a body is provided which has an elongated member or shaft with a handle extending from one end of the shaft, a short end portion extending from the shaft in the opposite direction, and a sleeve adapted to cover the handle and be releasably retained thereon. The sleeve and the short end portion are adapted to releasably secure the sleeve to the short end portion when the sleeve is released and removed from the handle. In such position, the sleeve can function as a second handle upon being releasably secured to the end portion, and the brush therefore can be manipulated by manipulating the handle or alternatively by manipulating the sleeve upon the sleeve being released from the handle and being secured to the end portion.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush handle for holding a twisted wire brush includes a handle with a locking retainer connected thereto by a living hinge. The handle has two opposing side walls which extend perpendicularly from the handle and are adjacent to the living hinge. At least one of the walls includes a V-shaped gap for receiving the stem of a twisted wire brush. The handle also preferably has an indentation between the two opposing side walls and the locking retainer preferably includes a protrusion in communication with the indentation. A nub on the protrusion prevents the locking retainer from opening more than about 30.degree. to 40.degree.. The stem of a twisted wire brush is inserted into the V-shaped gap when the locking retainer is open. As the locking retainer is closed, the stem of the twisted wire brush is captured between the handle and locking retainer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screw paint brush (10) consisting of a connector which comprises a connector front and a connector rear having a connector rear opening therein. The screw paint brush (10) further comprises a handle (14) which comprises a handle front (14A) having a handle front fastening, member (14AA) securely attached thereto. The handle (14) further comprises a handle rear (14B) which is securely attached to the handle front (14A) by a handle middle (14C). The handle rear (14B) further comprises a handle rear opening (14BA) therein which functions to accept an extension pole therein. The handle front fastening member (14AA) is removably attachable within the connector rear opening. Alternatively, the handle (14) and brush (16) can be manufactured in a single piece. The screw paint brush (10) further comprises a brush (16) which comprises a brush rear (16B) and a brush front (16A) having a plurality of brush bristles (16C) extending therefrom and securely attached thereto.

Abstract: A hairbrush is disclosed having an elongated, generally hollowed handle having a receiving cavity and a separate brush head having a connection end. At the inside base of the receiving cavity is a first blade slot for retaining one end of a flat, elongated spring blade. The connection end of the brush head has a second blade slot for retaining the other end of the flat, elongated spring blade. A locking button retained slidably within a button slot which penetrates the handle engages into a slotted collar in which a locking slot is formed on the connection end of the brush head by a pair of rotation locking tabs. The impingement of the rotation locking tabs against the locking button thereby prevents rotational motion of the brush head relative to the handle.

Abstract: A tool handle extension is permanently or semi-permanently attachable to a tool having a straight, elongate handle, such as a snow pusher, push broom, or similar tool. The extension enables the user to extend the reach of the tool for clearing large areas having only limited access thereto, as in clearing snow from a roof area from an overlooking dormer window or the like. The extension is formed of standard, off the shelf components, with a cylindrical tube handle extension and crossmember forming a T configuration. Diagonal brace straps are provided between the ends of the crossmember and a lower point on the handle extension, for better lateral strength. Additional features, such as hand grips, end caps for the tubular members, sleeves to accommodate differences in internal tube diameter and tool handle diameter, and anti-crush plugs inserted into the tubes at various attach points, may be incorporated.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly is disclosed which includes an articulating head portion for releasable supporting a brushhead, and which is configured to releasably mount a plurality of interchangeable dental accessory tools. A spring biased actuation member having a plurality of sprockets associated therewith is provided for effectuating incremental articulated movements of the brushhead supporting portion with respect to the handle of the toothbrush assembly to position the brushhead in a desired angular orientation.