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Toothbrush Handle Loop

a technology of handle loop and toothbrush, which is applied in the field of toothbrush handle loop, can solve the problems of preventing bacteria and other microorganisms from breeding, preventing bacteria and other microorganisms from forming colonies, and facilitating the separation of toothbrushes from other toothbrushes,

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-05-06
SEAMANDS MICHAEL CRAWFORD
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The patent text describes a way to hang toothbrushes to dry faster and reduce the growth of bacteria. This is done by suspending the toothbrush in the air, which makes it easier to separate from other toothbrushes or surfaces. The toothbrush head and handle become cleaner and contain fewer bacteria after being suspended. Overall, this technique improves the maintenance and sanitation of toothbrushes.

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By hanging the toothbrush upside down and directly perpendicular to the ground, the toothbrush will dry quicker and provide a less favorable breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms.

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[0017]The toothbrush handle loop consists of a loop inserted in the handle of a toothbrush. The loop is used to hang or suspend the toothbrush upside down in the open air (i.e. with the toothbrush head at the lowest point and perpendicular to the ground) from any location with a protrusion suitably sized to fit within the loop. For example, the toothbrush can be hung from a wall peg, or a specially-designed toothbrush holder manufactured to accommodate the loop which might hang on the wall or from a vanity-top stand in the bathroom. The toothbrush can also be hung from a tree branch while camping, or any other suitable location specific to the environment. Hotels can incorporate either a wall peg or a countertop stand in their bathroom design. A hotel guest would hang his toothbrush with the loop over a drip collection tray, and housekeeping would clean the drip tray underneath as part of the room cleaning process, providing a clean environment for guests to store their toothbrush.

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Abstract

The toothbrush handle loop is a loop attached to the handle of a toothbrush which enables the toothbrush to be hung perpendicular to the ground in open air, toothbrush handle up and toothbrush head down. The toothbrush handle loop also allows identifying features selected by the toothbrush user to be added to the loop for identification or ornamentation.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not Applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]A standard toothbrush consists of a head containing clustered bristles, which is where the toothpaste is applied. There is also a handle attached to the toothbrush head which the user grasps to brush the teeth. Typically the user brushes their teeth and then rinses the toothbrush to remove the toothpaste and other debris, and then stores the toothbrush until the next use.[0005]There is a large body of literature on toothbrush contamination. A study by NSF International (f / Ida National Sanitation Foundation) found that toothbrush holders are the third-most germ-contaminated household item (behind dish sponges and kitchen sinks). Most articles in this area state that toothbrushes may play a significan...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K1/09
CPCA47K1/09
Inventor SEAMANDS, MICHAEL CRAWFORD
Owner SEAMANDS MICHAEL CRAWFORD