Abstract: Cosmetic brushes are often transported within bags, purses, etc. To ensure long life of the same, cosmetic brushes should occasionally be cleaned and allowed to dry prior to next use. A brush support device may provide protection of bristles of cosmetic brushes during transportation, be configured to hold the brush in a bristles-down support configuration during drying and/or after use, and ensure uniformity as the bristles dry. The brush support device may include a gripping portion to grip a handle or a ferrule portion of the brush, a stand portion to support the brush in bristles-down position, and a vent portion in between the gripping and stand portions. By virtue of the vent portion, air is able to flow over and around the bristles to facilitate drying.

Abstract: A holder for a toothpaste tube and toothbrushes which comprises a mounting plate. A mechanism is for securing the mounting plate to a wall. A support member is provided. A mechanism is for rotatably maintaining the support member perpendicular to the mounting plate. A mechanism is for attaching the toothpaste tube perpendicular to the support member. A mechanism is for retaining at least one of the toothbrushes to the mounting plate.

Abstract: Disposable containers and stands for holding and supporting toothbrushes, the holder having an upper component and a lower component that can be snapped together to form the assembled holder.

Abstract: Collapsible and disposable containers and stands, and blanks for forming such containers and stands, for holding and supporting toothbrushes, the blank being formable into either a flattened structure that can be expanded into the holder or into the expanded holder.

Abstract: Toothbrush Igloo is an igloo-shaped device with an animal caricature on the top that holds a toothbrush in an horizontal position that allows users to easily apply toothpaste without requiring assistance. Users can store their toothbrushes and toothpaste in the rear compartment of the holder in between uses. When preparing to brush their teeth, users can place the handle of their brush into the horizontal opening that will secure the bristle end of the brush in an upright position, allowing for an easy toothpaste application. There may be small suction cups or other non-slip materials located on the device providing for secure placement on several locations. There may be an internal dividing wall between the rear compartment and front horizontal holder to prevent the toothbrush from being pushed too far back. The front holder is lined with rubber providing a more stable hold. During non-brushing periods the toothpaste dispenser and toothbrushes may be vertically stored.

Abstract: An attaching mechanism to attach to a paintbrush. The attaching mechanism comprises a hook so that when the attaching mechanism is attached to a paintbrush, the paintbrush can be hung by the hook on a rim of a paint can.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a toothbrush having a first and second end. A stand in the shape of a pair of feet retains the brush in a vertical position when the stand is placed on a horizontal surface. For additional support, a base may be incorporated with the stand.

Abstract: A device for fastening an exhaust manifold to an internal combustion engine is provided. The device includes two parts. A first part that has first elongated holes for a screw fastening to the engine and openings for a screw fastening of a second bracket part. The second bracket part is fork-shaped, angular, and has on the angle branch facing the first bracket part second elongated holes and on the other angle branch, third elongated holes. The longitudinal axes of at least two of the elongated holes are oriented perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: A tool hanger system kit used to secure a tool, such as a mop, broom, or other tool, to a wall which includes an all-purpose handle clamp that is easily and readily removably attached to a tool handle and a wall mount having arms pivotally extending outwardly therefrom for receiving a tool mounted to a handle clamp is disclosed.

Abstract: A bracket assembly to suspend objects comprising a bracket and a cap assembly. The bracket has a mounting plate that comprises a front surface and a rear surface. The bracket also has a U-shaped bracket having first and second arms that perpendicularly extend from the front surface. The U-shaped bracket defines first and second interior side edges and an interior rear edge. The cap assembly works in combination with a container. The cap assembly comprises a cap head, a bottom edge, and a ring. The ring has a first outside diameter that is larger than a distance between said first and second interior side edges to suspend the cap assembly in combination with the container from the bracket.

Abstract: A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14). The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (54) connector panels that are separable from and independent of the first (16) and second (18) portions interconnect the first (16) and second (18) portions. A plurality of locking tabs (56) extend from each of the connector panels (52,54) and are inserted into a plurality of slots (58) defined in the portions (16,18) to connect the connector panels (52,54) to the first (16) and second (18) portions. A mounting bracket (84) is attached to a base (82) of each of the connector panels (52,54) and perpendicularly extends from the connector panels (52,54) to mount the connector panels (52,54) to the deck (14) thereby securing the first (16) and second (18) portions to the deck (14).

Abstract: A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14) is provided. The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (54) connector panels that are separable from and independent of the first (16) and second (18) portions interconnect the first (16) and second (18) portions. A plurality of locking tabs (56) extend from each of the connector panels (52,54) and are inserted into a plurality of slots (58) defined in the portions (16,18) to connect the connector panels (52,54) to the first (16) and second (18) portions. A mounting bracket (84) is attached to a base (82) of each of the connector panels (52,54) and perpendicularly extends from the connector panels (52,54) to mount the connector panels (52,54) to the deck (14) thereby securing the first (16) and second (18) portions to the deck (14).

Abstract: A tooth brush holder having a base plate, a rotating cover, and a receptacle therein for receiving a tooth brush. The cover has at least one opening in alignment with the receptacle. The base plate includes facilities for closing the receptacle when the tooth brush is removed so that the user cannot replace the tooth brush until a predetermined time has elapsed.

Abstract: A paint brush pocket of one piece construction defined by a sleeve having a first closed end and a second open end, the cross section of the sleeve dimensioned to the cross section of that portion of a paint brush to which the bristles are attached, the depth of the sleeve dimensioned to the length of the paint brush from that portion to which the bristles are attached to the end of the bristles, it being understood that different size sleeves will be used for different sized paint brushes, the second open end of the sleeve having a generally U-shaped tongue to engage the rim of an open paint can, the U-shaped tongue extending over the rim and depending downwardly within the paint can and thus positioning the sleeve in juxtaposition to the circular outer surface of the paint can.

Abstract: A frusto-conical member has a planar rim disposed at a bottom closed end and a circular open portion disposed at a top end. A lid having a plurality holes formed therethrough inserts over the frusto-conical open portion and is retained by friction. An elongated portion of a toothbrush is inserted through one of the holes formed in the lid for retaining the toothbrush in an upright position such that bristles of the toothbrush are exposed to the ambient air. A grommet having a center aperture is inserted into one of the holes in the lid. Disposed underneath the grommet is a small housing for retaining a source of dental floss. The housing includes a cover having a tip portion which inserts through the grommet aperture. The source of dental floss threads through the tip portion and out through the grommet aperture. A small cutter element is disposed along an outer circumference of the frusto-conical member below the grommet and is used to cut a strand of desired length from the source of dental floss.

Abstract: A computer includes a base having an exterior surface. A keyboard includes input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface. A palm rest area is adjacent the keyboard. At least one palm rest component is detachably mounted in the palm rest area. Auxiliary input components are mounted in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component.

Abstract: A tooth brush holder having a base plate, a rotating cover, and a receptacle therein for receiving a tooth brush. The cover has at least one opening in alignment with the receptacle. The base plate includes facilities for closing the receptacle when the tooth brush is removed so that the user cannot replace the tooth brush until a predetermined time has elapsed.

Abstract: A pain brush holder has a basal member curved to follow the curve of the rim of a paint container to which the paint brush holder is attached by depending clamp jaws spaced apart circumferentially along the curve of the basal member. A clip member has a depending shaft extending through a guideway in the basal member and clip jaws for holding a paint brush over the interior of the container. Complementary detents secure the clip member within the basal member at a selected altitudinal location so as to maintain the paint brush at a selected elevation within the interior of the container.

Abstract: A tooth brush holder having a housing with a receptacle therein for receiving a tooth brush. A cover is mounted for rotation about said housing. The cover has an opening in alignment with the receptacle. The housing includes facilities for closing the receptacle when the tooth brush is removed so that the user cannot replace it until a predetermined time has elapsed.

Abstract: A elongate handle holder for holding an elongate handle of a broom, a mop, a tool, or the like therein. The elongate handle holder includes a block has front and back faces and an elongate slot extending therethrough between the front and back faces of the block. A holding member has a rear extent outwardly extending therefrom into the slot. The rear extent is pivotally coupled to block in the slot of the block. The holding member also has a bore extending therethrough between the top and bottom faces of the bore adapted for extending an elongate handle therethrough.

Abstract: A paint cup and brush holder configured in an uprightly disposed conical shape having a compartment for containing paint and an adjacent compartment for holding a brush. A doctor exists between the two compartments and at a level lower than the upper edge of the entire container for wiping the excess paint from the brush. There is a handle on the container and also a pour spout. The entire container is arranged in the conical shape so that it can be stacked in a plurality of containers.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly comprising a toothbrush having a first and second end, and a bristle head being positioned on the first side of the first end. A stand in the shape of a pair of feet retains the brush in a vertical position when the stand is placed on a horizontal surface. For additional support, a base may be incorporated with the stand. In preferred form, the handle is in the shape of an animate object conforming with the shape of the foot stand. A cover is provided having the shape of a head conforming with the shape of the handle and foot stand, for selectively covering the bristle head.

Abstract: A toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder is disclosed for holding various sized and shaped toothpaste tubes. The toothpaste tube holder includes slots for ease of access of the toothpaste tube and for providing a wedging action for securely holding the toothpaste tube in a rolled-up position when not in use. The holder also provides a plurality of recessed shelves for holding other types of toothpaste containers. Finally, the device comprises an enclosed cavity for holding toothbrushes, the cavity being accessible from a removable base tray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush holder having a micro-cassette player mounted within its interior. The holder has a plurality of plates extending from a base unit and each plate has apertures for receiving and holding toothbrushes. The cassette player is electrically connected to micro-switches contained within each aperture on the plates. Whenever a toothbrush is removed from an aperture, the cassette player automatically begins playing any one of a number of pre-selected recordings or messages. The exterior of the device may be interchangeably decorated depending upon the age group or sex of the user.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly is provided with a toothbrush and a stand for releasably retaining the toothbrush in a vertical position, the combination resembling a human or cartoon caricature. The toothbrush includes head, neck, shoulder and torso sections, the latter serving as a user handle. The shoulder section has rounded sides which serve as support points and are snappingly received within the collar portion of the stand. Left and right arms project from either side of the collar portion and include a caricatured hand for each. A foot is formed as a flat platform serving as the base of the stand. A vertically erected post connects the collar portion to the foot.

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

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

Abstract: This invention provides a disposable drinking vessel that can also be used as a disposable toothbrush holder. The drinking vessel such as a glass or cup has break-through tabs that are located on either or both the bottom base sections or side sections of the vessel. These tabs have slits that can easily be pushed through and a toothbrush holder supported therein. The tabs are leakproof until a pressure is exerted on it to open the slits in the tabs and provide an opening for a toothbrush handle.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly including a toothbrush having a head portion with bristles attached thereto, and a handle portion, on a free-standing stand for the brush, the stand being capable of retaining the brush in a substantially upright position.

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

Abstract: A toothpaste tube holder for supporting a toothpaste tube in a generally horizontal attitude in accordance with this invention involves a generally flat, rectangularly-shaped base member having a front face and a rear face. A pair of similarly-sized support arms are attached in a generally aligned, spaced relationship to the front face, with the rear face being configured for attachment to a generally vertically disposed supporting surface. One of the arms has a fixedly attached cap thereon, and the other arm has therein a tube receiving portion. The cap has a tapered interior, configured to receive the nozzle from which toothpaste is dispensed from the toothpaste tube. Therefore, upon the user discarding the original cap of the toothpaste tube, the cap of the one arm can serve as the closure for the nozzle, as well as the support for that end of the toothpaste tube. The receiving portion of the other arm of the holder serves to receive and support the closed end of the toothpaste tube.

Abstract: A combination paint roller wiper and paintbrush holder comprises a wiping surface with a plurality of hooks to hang the wiping surface in a paint bucket. The wiping surface is connected to a projection that engages the wall of the bucket when a paint roller is wiped on the wiping surface. The combination also includes a support structure for a paintbrush or the like that is attached to the wiping structure on the side opposite from the wiping surface. The support structure may be attached permanently to the wiping portion, or it may be made removable. The bottom portion of the paintbrush holder is made of a solid material with drain holes to support a standing paintbrush without damage to the bristles. The paintbrush holder also has a perforated front wall, perforated side walls and a perforated rear wall.

Abstract: A mop handle stabilizer having a mop handle receipt member positioned on an inside upper portion of said bucket and a mop handle projection positioned on a mop handle adapted for the mop handle projection to be engaged into said mop handle receipt member to hold the mop in an upright position in the bucket.

Abstract: A toothbrush holder comprises a box fastened to a vertical surface and lid hingedly attached to the box. The lid includes a leaf which is deflected upon insertion in the box of a toothbrush and causes the lid to automatically close over the brush head.

Abstract: A holder for paint brushes and other paint applicators which is attached or attachable to the paint container, and which is constructed of moisture resistant sheet or film-like materials to conform to and adhere to the container. The holder folds outward to form a pocket for the paint brush during the painting process.

Abstract: A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle such as a paint bucket or the like including a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into the receptacle, the planar sheet dividing the receptacle into two compartments and means for locking the planar sheet in a selective position within the receptacle. The planar sheet provides a surface against which a paint brush or roller may be wiped to evenly distribute paint thereon.

Abstract: A display holder, useful as a children's dental hygiene teaching aid and adapted to hold three or more different but related functional articles, such as toothbrushes, tubes of toothpaste and dispensers for dental floss, includes a display surface having a scene depicted thereon such that parts of the scene relate to and are adapted to include the functional articles, when held in place therein, to participitate in and complete the scene, and has means for holding the functional articles in place with respect to the display surface so that they participate in and complete the scene depicted. Preferably the display holder is made of a pair of three dimensional film plastic forms, made by vacuum forming of sheet materials, which are held together, the scene is that of a tooth, representing a castle, and includes as parts of the scene means for holding a toothbrush, tube of toothpaste and dispenser, of dental floss, all of which represent decay fighters or weapons used to protect against tooth decay.