Projecting Handle Patents (Class 206/362.3)
  • Patent number: 11230464
    Abstract: A cosmetic dosing system or kit may provide a display arranged to house one or more dosing containers and a handle. The one or more dosing containers may house cosmetic product and provide applicators that may be interchangeable with the handle. A magnetic closure may be utilized to attach the one or more dosing containers to the handle. The cosmetic dosing system or kit may provide a luxurious display that may reduce contamination of cosmetic product and prevent cosmetic product from drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Christophe Jacob, Herve F. Bouix
  • Patent number: 11006743
    Abstract: A Protective Makeup Brush Cleansing Kit, including elements of the user and/or soap and water is provided. The Protective Makeup Brush Cleansing Kit will clean makeup brush bristles and protect makeup brush bristles by keeping them covered and free from pollutants. The Protective Makeup Brush Cleansing Kit covers will also prevent the makeup brush bristles from being bent and warp which increases longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Sheila Marie Guerrero
  • Patent number: 10792136
    Abstract: A toothbrush, including a head portion, a handle portion, a locking mechanism configured to lock said head portion to said handle portion, a capsule including a motor assembly and power supply, the capsule being configured to be received within said handle portion, and at least one communication connection configured to enable said toothbrush to communicate with one or more external computing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: QUIP NYC INC.
    Inventors: William Thomas May, Simon Enever
  • Patent number: 10477866
    Abstract: A composition, for repelling geese, coots and other ground feeding birds which feed on seeds, grasses, grains, sedges and forbs from a desired area that receives the composition that includes a mixture of peanut hulls as a granular base, cedar oil, thyme oil, cinnamon oil, castor oil, fish oil, garlic oil, and white pepper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: David A Cuddeback
  • Patent number: 10058219
    Abstract: The embodied invention is a toothbrush holder that provides a sanitary method of stabilizing a toothbrush for application of toothpaste. The design comprises a horizontal stabilizer for the brush end of the toothbrush, with a recessed space for the brush end. The stabilizer includes an underside with a flat surface that will rest against the sink counter and provide stability in use. The toothbrush holder can be easily rinsed off or placed in a dishwasher for sanitation. A vertical stand feature is added for storage and to allow the toothbrush to air dry. Finally, the horizontal toothbrush stabilizer design allows the incorporation of art that is applied via embossing or by shaping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventors: Diana M. Collins, Lee E. Collins
  • Patent number: 9861188
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a cover member. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care implement comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head coupled the handle, the head comprising a first coupling element, and the handle comprising a second coupling element; a store of oral care material located within the body; an outlet located on the head; a cover member comprising a cap portion, a mounting portion, and a third coupling element, the cover member alterable between: (1) a first state in which the first and third coupling elements cooperate with one another to detachably couple the cover member to the head to seal the outlet; and (2) a second state in which the second and third coupling elements cooperate with one another to detachably couple the cover member to the handle so that the mounting portion can operate as a stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventor: Eduardo J. Jimenez
  • Patent number: 9700131
    Abstract: A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a weighted element having a generally rounded bottom side, an elongated region extending outwardly from the weighted element, and a use portion. The weighted element, by virtue of its rounded bottom and mass, provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The weighted element need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes operative use of the disclosed utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Vartian Corp.
    Inventors: Kevork Wartersian, Harout Wartersian
  • Patent number: 9668598
    Abstract: A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a weighted base having a generally rounded bottom end, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion. The base, by virtue of its generally rounded bottom and mass, provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The base need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes operative use of the disclosed utensil. The bottom end of the base may comprise one of several structural embodiments that retain the self-righting function of the utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Vartian Corp.
    Inventors: Kevork Wartersian, Harout Wartersian
  • Patent number: 9579923
    Abstract: A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a base having a generally rounded bottom side, a weighted element disposed within the base, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion. The weighted element and rounded bottom of the base provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The base need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes operative use of the disclosed utensil. The base may also have an aesthetic feature on an outer surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Vartian Corp
    Inventors: Kevork Wartersian, Harout Wartersian
  • Patent number: 9542780
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display and dispensing lottery ticket dispenser designed to be attached in a side-by-side relationship with a similar type dispenser. More particularly, this invention relates to a lottery ticket dispenser that has side engagement members for attaching two dispensers together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: OWNER REVOLUTION INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Watson
  • Patent number: 9144468
    Abstract: A fastening element for a penis enabling connecting to a penis extension device provided with a supporting element as well as a fixing element for the penis, the supporting element being connected to a cover so as to be movable, the cover being moveable between an open and a closed position, and when the cover is in the closed position, the supporting element together with the cover forms a tubular hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Herbert Jochum
  • Publication number: 20140339111
    Abstract: A package (11) that comprises a front cover (40) and a back cover (60), at least a first portion of the front cover (40) or the back cover (60) being formed of a first material, and one of the front cover (40) and the back cover (60) being formed of a second material, the second material being more rigid than the first material. The first portion formed of the first material is capable of being deflected without permanent deformation of the display package. An oral care implement (10) may be included within the package (11) and in some embodiments, the first portion is adjacent the head (27).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Moskovich, Marisela Hernandez, Paul Donald Carse, Mathew Lee Kolb
  • Publication number: 20140251844
    Abstract: A cleaning scrubber for cleaning household surfaces is described. The cleaning scrubber includes an elongated handle having a gripping portion at the proximal end and a means for removably attaching a cleaning disk at the distal end. The cleaning disk comprises a foam or sponge cleaning pad and means for attachment to the handle. The handle may include means for releasing the cleaning disk from the end of the handle without the need for the user to manually handle the cleaning disk. A caddy for storage of the cleaning scruber and spare cleaning disks is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Butler Home Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Michael Silverman, Robert Cavalcanti
  • Patent number: 8672128
    Abstract: A container for sanitizing an article includes a case defining a central void sized to accommodate at least a portion of the article, a receptacle in fluid communication with the central void, and a granular, antiseptic media disposed within the receptacle. The granular, antiseptic media includes at least one out-gassing, antimicrobial agent such as, thyme oil or thymol. The granular, antiseptic media may further include a granular, fragrance blended with the granular, out-gassing, antimicrobial agent in a select ratio to remediate an antiseptic odor of the out-gassing, antimicrobial agent. The article may be a toothbrush or other type of brush, a mouth guard, a comb, a sponge, or other article which may be stored in a damp or wet condition after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Tung's Products
    Inventor: Colin Davis
  • Publication number: 20130256165
    Abstract: A blister package (10) and method for manufacturing the blister package include an upper wall member (14) (e.g., front panel), a lower wall member (16) (e.g., backer) and a printing (20) (e.g., print, decoration, advertising), where the upper wall member is formed to effectively hold an article (12) (e.g., toothbrush, razor) preferably by accommodating specific geometry of the article. The lower wall member is preferably formed (e.g., molded, thermoformed) after printing from a flat sheet of material (e.g., plastic) to resemble a cylindrical or cone based final shape linearly along or parallel to the lower wall member's longitudinal axis (46). The printing is applied to the flat sheet of material without distortion and appears on the final shaped lower wall member without the appearance of distortion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMALIVE COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert Moskovich
  • Publication number: 20130134062
    Abstract: An attachment for an oral hygiene device is disclosed. The attachment includes a housing; a shaft element movably arranged within the housing and arranged for being coupled to a drive shaft of a handle of the oral hygiene device; and a flexible sealing element attached to the shaft element. The flexible sealing element is arranged to seal a cavity within the attachment intended for accommodating at least a part of the drive shaft in an attached state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Sauer, Oliver Greve
  • Patent number: 8342321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet brush (1) and holder (10). The toilet brush (1) comprises a handle (2) and a brush head. The holder (10) comprises a container (11C) configured to hold disinfectant liquid. The holder (10) is configured: to support the toilet brush and bear the weight of the toilet brush in a first position, in which the brush head is spaced apart from liquid in the container; and to support the toilet brush in a second position, in which the brush head is at least partially immersed in liquid in the container. The holder (10) is configured for movement of the toilet brush (1) between the first and second positions by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: McAllan Innovations Limited
    Inventor: Neil McAllan
  • Patent number: 8245840
    Abstract: A cover for a dental appliance, such as a toothbrush, includes an exterior sleeve or sheath and an expansible foraminous interior cup. The head of a toothbrush is removably nested within the interior cup. The exterior sheath is formed from a pliable material which may be twisted around the head of a toothbrush to isolate it from the ambient. A disinfectant is disposed within the interior cup either by impregnation thereof or by an additional layer and which is in contact with the bristles of the toothbrush head. The disinfectant is water soluble and is activated by contact with water. A dispenser may be utilized therewith which removably stows both a toothbrush and a plurality of the covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel Boorstein
  • Publication number: 20110068030
    Abstract: A cosmetic display system comprising an image of an applicator, a secondary package, and optionally a container and/or a handle. The image comprises a depiction of an applicator including a substantially longitudinal core, a plurality of protrusions extending from and surrounding the core; and a substantially longitudinal stem attached to the core. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise a chromatic color having a luminance value of greater than about 10, a chroma value of greater than about (22-0.22L); and a hue value of from about 0 to about 360. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise contrasting colors relative to the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Paul Alan Sheppard, Bryan Michael Kadlubowski, Peter Jonathan Wyatt, Karl Joseph Russ, Angela Michele Fabula, Stacy Alycia Thomas
  • Patent number: 7870955
    Abstract: A horizontal trough for use with a concrete broom is disclosed. The trough can be customized to fit various shapes and widths of concrete brooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventors: Alton Edward Schmitt, Eric Edward Schmitt
  • Patent number: 7823724
    Abstract: A storage container for paint roller sleeve includes a set of flutes on at least two opposing sides of an interior surface of said cylinder for stabilizing a roller cover in place from rattling inside of the housing and for holding said roller cover in place when extracting a roller frame from said roller cover. Each set of flutes includes three interior flutes that located between said two exterior flutes. The interior flutes include a middle flute that is set back a distance from the other two interior flutes so that when the exterior surface of the container is pressed inward said middle interior flute cuts into a paint roller sleeve housed within the container and the other two interior flutes bend outward around a nap of said roller sleeve to better hold said roller sleeve in place when a roller frame is being extracted from said roller sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: William B. Mowe, Kelly L. Mowe
  • Patent number: 7806256
    Abstract: A plunger caddy assembly includes a plunger and a caddy that receives the plunger. The plunger is selectively rotatable in a first direction relative to the caddy to release the plunger from the caddy. The plunger is selectively rotatable in a second direction relative to the caddy to secure the plunger within the caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Cobra Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Wildauer, Victor Hoernig, ManKi Yoo, Randall Paul Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20090288972
    Abstract: An accessory for a flexible toothbrush that is “prison-safe” and also lightweight and compact and therefore ideal for travel is disclosed. More particularly, the invention comprises a toothbrush cover that is made from flexible material having elastic properties so that the cover can deform and fit around the toothbrush, then subsequently return to its original shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Steven L. Kayser
  • Patent number: 7611013
    Abstract: A retractable razor assembly includes a foldable blade support for mounting a razor blade or cartridge, and a mounting assembly connected to the blade support that can extend and retract the blade support from a handle and can stabilize the foldable blade support when extended. The adjustment assembly, when extended from the handle, remains substantially stationary to promote stability of the blade or cartridge, and to thereby promote comfort and safety during use of the razor assembly. A packaging system for containing and for displaying operation of the retractable razor includes at least a portion that provides visual inspection of the razor assembly. The packaging system further enables a consumer to physically interact with the razor assembly while contained therein. The packaging system permits a consumer to actuate the adjustment assembly to display its extension and retraction, and to provide a demonstration of the different operating states of the razor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Clio Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Leventhal, Bernard Fabricant
  • Publication number: 20090242442
    Abstract: A holder that will support one or more desired items, for example, tooth brushes, brushes, razors, or other items, in a manner that positions the bristled or used portion thereof is held outwardly beyond a front edge of a support device so that when the holder is positioned adjacent a sink or an edge of a counter, liquids or other materials on the held item will drain away from the held item whether it is a tooth brush, a make-up brush or some other item, into the sink or a container positioned beneath the counter edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Leily Kaddissi
  • Publication number: 20090045089
    Abstract: A cosmetic display system comprising an applicator or an image of an applicator, a secondary package, and optionally a container and/or a handle. The applicator comprises a substantially longitudinal stem, a core, optionally a handle, and a plurality of protrusions surrounding a core. At least one of the plurality of protrusions, the stem, the handle, and the core are comprised of a chromatic color or colors having a luminance value of greater than about 10, a chroma value of greater than about (22-0.22 L); and a hue value of from about 0 to about 360. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise contrasting colors relative to the stem. The container is structured to house a product and accept the applicator, and the secondary package is structured to house the applicator by itself or the applicator and the container together such that the applicator and the container are displayed separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Alan Sheppard, Bryan Michael Kadlubowski, Peter Jonathan Wyatt, Karl Joseph Russ, Angela Michele Fabula, Stacy Alycia Thomas
  • Patent number: 7475775
    Abstract: A package for displaying certain features of a toothbrush is disclosed. The package includes a movable slider bar as part of the package that can be manipulated by a potential consumer. The slidable bar engages a movable portion of a toothbrush so that a potential customer can observe that movement without opening the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Joseph Fattori
  • Publication number: 20080202960
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sanitizing the bristles of a toothbrush before and between uses by wrapping the bristles or the entire toothbrush in a leak-proof and disposable cover that has been impregnated with a sanitizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Anne Donohue
  • Patent number: 7360650
    Abstract: A cover for a toothbrush includes a first portion defining a first chamber and a second portion defining a second chamber, the first and second portions are joined so that the first and second portions may be moved relative to one another to expose the second chamber. A toothbrush may be partially or wholly disposed within the second chamber and a roll of dental floss may be disposed within the first chamber. The first and/or second portions may include one or more ventilation holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Donald T. Hoffecker
  • Patent number: 7329327
    Abstract: Method forming an oral hygiene device with corresponding germicidal receptacle is disclosed; wherein the device can be used to produce transitory oral hygiene devices; wherein the methods entails a toothbrush, a walled center closure, a disk gasket, a corresponding receptacle, a metal filament; wherein the toothbrush handle upper end is inserted through the disk gasket and closure from the bottom, away from the closure top vale, while the lower handle, neck, head and bristle end protrudes downward away from the closure bottom; wherein the toothbrush and closure with disk gasket are perpendicularly aligned where heated glue directed into the vale fuse the surfaces; the metal filament is affix to corresponding receptacle interior creating the germicidal receptacle; wherein practicing the method and a transitory oral hygiene-device structured from the glue-bond, toothbrush, closure, disk gasket, corresponding receptacle with metal filament are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Morris Jeffery Mays
  • Publication number: 20070187271
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Louis P. Shaw
  • Patent number: 7059471
    Abstract: A package for displaying certain features of a toothbrush is disclosed. The package includes a movable slider bar as part of the package that can be manipulated by a potential consumer. The slidable bar engages a movable portion of a toothbrush so that a potential customer can observe that movement without opening the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Joseph Fattori
  • Patent number: 6902056
    Abstract: A caddy having a socket shaped to receive the scrubbing end portion of a cleaning implement such as a brush when the implement is being stored, particularly including the type of cleaning implement having a long handle that is used for cleaning toilet bowls or the like that is commonly used and stored in bathrooms. The cooperating shapes of the cleaning and a socket in the caddy allow storage of the cleaning implement or brush either with the long handle of the cleaning implement projecting upwardly in the conventional manner, or with its long handle extending generally horizontally, thereby facilitating storage of the caddy containing the cleaning implement in cabinets of the types typically found in bathrooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Michael J. Kubes
  • Patent number: 6808069
    Abstract: Packaging for hairbrushes includes a foldable display member having a main panel for mounting a hairbrush and upper and lower flaps extending obliquely and downwardly from an edge of the main panel. The flaps are deflectable into an arcuate configuration in which the flaps overly a portion of a mounted hairbrush. The arcuately-deflected flaps are secured by attachment to the main panel or alternatively by attachment to a mounted hairbrush below a lower edge of the main panel. The flaps may include attachment tabs receivable in openings of the main panel. Alternatively, the flaps may include openings for receiving a flexible connector for securing the flap to the main panel or to the handle of a mounted hairbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Scünci International, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 6779224
    Abstract: A brush correcting device for toothbrush, comprising a toothbrush support body (2) having a support part (2a) for supporting at least the tip side lower surface of a toothbrush (T) and one of two guide groove parts or guide elongated holes (2e, 2f) formed on the tip upper side of the toothbrush (T) supported by the support part (2a), and a band-shaped convergent body inserted into one or two guide groove parts or guide elongated holes (2e, 2f) and bent in U-shape, V-shape, or channel-shape at the center thereof, whereby the brush correcting device for toothbrush allowing a variety of toothbrushes to be corrected according to the shape of the brush part can be provided at a low production cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Akiko Kiyo Mizukoshi
    Inventor: Mayuki Mizukoshi
  • Publication number: 20040035732
    Abstract: A storage device for compactly storing elongate tools includes a plurality of receptacles arranged in a support in at least front and rear substantially linear rows. Each receptacle includes at least a lower receiving port and an upper receiving aperture in which a tool can be held when disposed through the upper receiving aperture and into the lower receiving port. The receptacles of the front row are forwardly splayed at a forward angle with respect to vertical greater than the receptacles of the rear row. The receptacles within each row are laterally splayed with respect to vertical, with receptacles within each row being oriented at progressively increasing lateral angles with respect to vertical from receptacles at a center to receptacles at lateral ends of each row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: David B. Udy
  • Publication number: 20020162186
    Abstract: A brush reforming apparatus for reforming a toothbrush includes a toothbrush supporting body 2 having a supporting portion 2a for supporting at least a bottom surface of a distal end of a toothbrush T, and one or two guiding groove portion(s) or one or two guiding elongated slot portion(s) 2e, 2f formed above the distal end of the toothbrush T supported by the supporting portion 2a, and a belt-like binding body having a middle portion bent in a shape of a letter “U”, a letter “V” or a rectangular shaped letter “C” for being inserted into the one or two guiding groove portion(s) or the one or two guiding elongated slot portion(s) 2e, 2f. The brush reforming apparatus for reforming a toothbrush enables reform in correspondence with shapes of brush portions of various toothbrushes at an inexpensive manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Mayuki Mizukoshi
  • Patent number: 6343700
    Abstract: A toothbrush holder includes a rectangular tray having opposing sides, opposing ends, and a bottom. The distance between the sides of the toothbrush holder are dimensioned to prevent placement of the toothbrush on its side, and thus, prevents potentially contaminating contact between the bristles of the toothbrush and the interior of the toothbrush holder. The length of the toothbrush holder is less than the length of the toothbrush so that a portion of the toothbrush shaft extends beyond the toothbrush holder, enabling facile removal of the toothbrush. The toothbrush holder is preferably attached in a horizontal orientation to a vertical surface to promote effective space utilization. A plurality of toothbrush holders may be secured to one another in a juxtaposed arrangement to thereby permit the support of a plurality of toothbrushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventors: Martin J. Slendebroek, Michelle Slendebroek
  • Publication number: 20010045369
    Abstract: A pop-out toothbrush having a toothbrush that is movable between (i) a retracted position in which the toothbrush bristle head and toothbrush handle are substantially enclosed within a housing and one or more cover portions and (ii) an extracted or extended position in which the toothbrush bristle head and toothbrush handle extend out of the housing to facilitate practical use by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Jay C. Pearlman, Douglas R. Russell
  • Patent number: 6302269
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brush implement for cleaning the soft spikes of a golf shoe. The brush implement has a head onto which a plurality of thermoplastic nubs are fastened, wherein the nubs are made of a thermoplastic material. An extension may be attached to the handle that is designed to be held or operated with the hand. Other features are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Richard S. Risch
  • Patent number: 6237180
    Abstract: A dental oral hygiene device for extending the useful lifetime of replaceable electric or battery operated toothbrush heads having a stem attached to a handle on one end and to a rotating disk at the other end, whose center of rotation is perpendicular to the stem, with a plurality of bristles attached to it. The bristles having a defined length are attached to the disk surface in a round array perpendicular to the stem. Each of the bristles having a proximal end attached to the disk surface and a distal end forming a tip. The device forces the bristles into proper alignment by applying pressure to the bristles along the bristle length, approximately from the bristle tip to a point between the bristle tip and the proximal end of the bristle. The bristles are forced generally inwardly by the device such that the round array is generally maintained and the bristles are prevented from splaying outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Virginia Serafina Viego
  • Patent number: RE37535
    Abstract: A health improvement device for modifying a daily behavior by reminding a person to take medication includes a generally vertically upstanding housing. The housing includes first and second adjoining sections. The first section is provided to removably hold an instrument, such as a toothbrush, for use in a daily activity. The second section is provided for holding a material, such as medication, to be taken by the person. When a person reaches to use the toothbrush, for example, the person is reminded to take the medication due to its proximity in the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Rxtra Inc.
    Inventors: Allan R. Avery, Lawrence H. Bernstein