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A tri-fold multipurpose toothbrush (14) which comprises a component (16) for cleaning teeth. An arm assembly (18) is provided. A unit (20) on a first end of the arm assembly (18) is for retaining the teeth cleaning components (16) thereto in a removable manner. A case (22) is also provided. A member

A tri-fold multipurpose toothbrush (14) which comprises a component (16) for cleaning teeth. An arm assembly (18) is provided. A unit (20) on a first end of the arm assembly (18) is for retaining the teeth cleaning components (16) thereto in a removable manner. A case (22) is also provided. A member (24) at a second end of the arm assembly (18) is for pivoting the arm assembly (18) on a first end of the case (22). The arm assembly (18) with the teeth cleaning component (16) can fold down upon the case (22) when not in use and can fold out from the case (22) when in use. An assemblage (26) is for locking the arm assembly (18) in any angle when folded out from the case (22). A handle (28) is also provided, having a recessed area (30). Another member (32) at a first end of the handle (28) is for pivoting the handle (28) on a second end of the case (22). The handle (28) can fold down upon the case (22) with the recessed area (30) over the arm assembly (18) with the teeth cleaning component (16) when not in use. The handle (28) can fold out from the case (22) to be gripped by a hand of a person when in use.

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[ What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:] [1.] A tri-fold multipurpose toothbrush which comprises:a) means for cleaning teeth;b) an arm assembly;c) means on a first end of said arm assembly for retaining said teeth cleaning means the

[ What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:] [1.] A tri-fold multipurpose toothbrush which comprises:a) means for cleaning teeth;b) an arm assembly;c) means on a first end of said arm assembly for retaining said teeth cleaning means thereto in a removable manner;d) a case;e) means at a second end of said arm assembly for pivoting said arm assembly on a first end of said case, so that said arm assembly with said teeth cleaning means can fold down upon said case when not in use and can fold out from said case when in use;f) means for locking said arm assembly in any angle when folded out from said case, said locking means including:i) said case having a top compartment;ii) a locking rod extension unit carried in said top compartment;iii) a cover plate thumb grip with a spring placed over said locking rod extension unit in said top compartment, so that said cover plate thumb grid can be depressed into said top compartment by said teeth cleaning means when said arm assembly is folded down and by a thumb of a person when said arm assembly is folded out;iv) said first pivoting means on the second end of said arm assembly having gear teeth thereon;v) a spring biased pin carried in said case and in engagement with said locking rod extension unit, so that when said cover plate thumb grip is depressed down by the thumb of the person said pin will engage with said gear teeth to hold said arm assembly stationary at an angle thereto; andvi) a slide button carried on said case and in engagement with said pin, so that when said button is manually pulled back said pin will disengage from said gear teeth, to allow said arm assembly to pivot freely on said first pivoting means;g) a handle having a recessed area; andh) means at a first end of said handle for pivoting said handle on a second end of said case, so that said handle can fold down upon said case with the recessed area over said arm assembly with said teeth cleaning means when not in use, and said handle can fold out from said case to be gripped by a hand of a person when in use.