Toothbrush with toothpaste dispensing casing
Patent 6056469 Issued on May 2, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 23, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 23, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 636244 filed on 04/23/1996US Classes:401/269, With removable cap for tool401/118, SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR401/123, Tool supported out of communication with supply401/124With removable cap for toolExaminersPrimary: Walczak, David J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA46B 017/04AbstractA combined toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser is described which is adapted to store toothpaste in a reservoir in the casing of the brush and to deposit a controlled quantity of the stored toothpaste directly onto the brush surface. The toothbrush comprises: (1) a brush 1 having bristles 8 which are attached to and supported by a brush head portion 5 and a handle 2, and (2) a casing 11 made of flexible material containing a reservoir 7 within the casing. The toothbrush is operated by squeezing the casing which causes toothpaste to be deposited from the reservoir onto the bristles. The upper surface of the bristles may have cavities 12 to receive and contain the toothpaste.Field of SearchMATERIAL-CARRYING TOOL MOVABLE AWAY FROM SUPPLY MEANSIncluding compartment for tool BRUSH, BROOM, OR MOP With removable cap for tool INCLUDING RUPTURABLE MEANS OR SEALED-CARTRIDGE RECEIVER Tool supported out of communication with supply With removable cap for tool SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR Including toothbrush Filling means or support provides handle for receiver For movement of receiver laterally of supply outlet Guide or shield With discharge assistant, trap or valve RESILIENT WALL With additional article-holding means With casing or support Nonmetallic | |
