Toothbrush holder apparatus
US9364076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/512
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toothbrush holder enclosure is provided which includes a three parts: a back plate, a resilient clamp and a front cover. The back plate and front cover form a housing. The clamp part has an inverted “U” shape and is made of a resilient material giving it a springy property. The clamp is shaped to urge two clamp arms towards one another in order for the clamp to grip a toothbrush. Two rollers at the tips of the clamp arms engage a toothbrush head inserted in the clamp as the clamp is spread apart from the clamped position to a deviated state. With the toothbrush inserted, the rollers exert pressure on a neck of the toothbrush to hold the toothbrush fast in place. The rolling engagement action of the rollers permits gripping toothbrushes having heads fitted with rubber sides.
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