IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0675612
(2008-08-28)
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등록번호 |
US-8307979
(2012-11-13)
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우선권정보 |
CA-2599061 (2007-08-28) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/CA2008/001515
(2008-08-28)
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§371/§102 date |
20100412
(20100412)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2009/026698
(2009-03-05)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
12 |
초록
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A sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus is provided, which comprises at least one holding compartment so shaped and dimensioned as to conveniently accommodate a toothbrush. The compartment may be juxtaposed with one or more other compartments disposed in such spaced relationship as to receive a plur
A sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus is provided, which comprises at least one holding compartment so shaped and dimensioned as to conveniently accommodate a toothbrush. The compartment may be juxtaposed with one or more other compartments disposed in such spaced relationship as to receive a plurality of toothbrushes. The compartments accommodate an aqueous antiseptic solution of an amount sufficient to immerse at least a substantial portion of the toothbrush head such that when awaiting further use, the toothbrush head is hygienically stored in a manner sought to inhibit environmental contamination. Separate holding compartments may be arranged in juxtaposed relationship to house small hygiene implements in hygienic conditions in readiment for further use.
대표청구항
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1. A sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus, comprising: a container of unitary construction comprising a base, a front wall, a back wall, a left wall and a right wall;a lid, that hinges on one of the walls, providing for an enclosed internal hygienic environment;at least one vertical dividing member
1. A sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus, comprising: a container of unitary construction comprising a base, a front wall, a back wall, a left wall and a right wall;a lid, that hinges on one of the walls, providing for an enclosed internal hygienic environment;at least one vertical dividing member communicating with the front and/or the back wall, for partitioning the container into a plurality of equally dimensioned compartments; andindividual baskets disposed in the plurality of compartments for supporting oral hygiene implements, each basket capable of movement in the apparatus independent of the others and comprising a lower region and an upper region, wherein: each lower region comprises a base, a front wall, a back wall, a left wall and a right wall, and is shaped and dimensioned for fitted insertion and removal from a compartment;each upper region comprises an overhang connected to the lower region by a vertical portion; andeach base is configured to allow for drainage of an aqueous antiseptic solution;wherein the dividing members allow fluid communication between the plurality of compartments; andwherein the container is liquid tight to retain the aqueous antiseptic solution. 2. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the base of each basket is configured in a construction selected from the group consisting of a grate-like construction, a mesh-like construction and a perforated construction. 3. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the number of compartments is four. 4. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a flange located on each of the right wall and the left wall. 5. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a bracket for mounting the apparatus to a wall, wherein the bracket comprises: a substantially rectangularly shaped vertical member that accommodates a means for attachment to a wall in an upper section and in a lower section;a horizontal member that forms a substantially rectangularly shaped ring that intersects and is attached to the vertical member forming a T-shaped configuration, where the dimensions of the ring are somewhat larger than the dimensions of the sanitary toothbrush apparatus;wherein when the sanitary toothbrush apparatus is deposited into the ring shaped horizontal member, the flanges rest on the horizontal member, and support the apparatus. 6. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a bracket for mounting the apparatus to a wall, wherein the bracket comprises: a substantially rectangularly shaped vertical member that accommodates a means for attachment to a wall in an upper section and in a lower section;a horizontal member that forms a substantially rectangularly shaped ring that intersects and is attached to the vertical member forming a T-shaped configuration, where the dimensions of the ring are somewhat larger than the dimensions of the sanitary toothbrush apparatus;a protrusion that extends outward from the bottom of the vertical member;wherein when the sanitary toothbrush apparatus is deposited into the ring shaped horizontal member the protrusion imparts a platform that provides support for the sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus. 7. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the bracket further comprises: a second vertical member that introduces the end of the protrusion to the horizontal member, wherein the protrusion, the first vertical member, the second vertical member and the horizontal member impart an enclosure that provides support for the sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus. 8. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a pin secures the lid to the storage apparatus within the hinge, allowing for the lid to pivot about the hinge in open and closed positions. 9. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a first snap closure means and the wall of the apparatus opposing the lid comprises a second snap closure means to retain the lid in a closed position. 10. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is mounted to a wall. 11. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus sits vertically upright on a flat horizontal surface. 12. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the aqueous antiseptic solution is selected from the group consisting of mouthwash, an antibacterial solution, an antiseptic solution, a germicidal solution and any combination thereof. 13. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the aqueous antiseptic solution is mouthwash. 14. The sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is essentially composed of a material selected from the group consisting of porcelain, ceramic, stainless steel, plastic and any combination thereof.
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