Toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder

Abstract

To provide a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder with a structure that allows the content of the toothpaste tube to be easily applied to the toothbrush by one hand and allows the content to be easily squeezed out of the tube even when the amount of the content of the toothpaste tube becomes small.SOLUTION: A toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 is composed of: a quadrangular cylindrical body 10 having an inlet part 12, in which at least one end part in the longitudinal direction is open; and a tube holding part 11 formed bored on the top face 17 of the body 10. An opening 14 is formed on the top face 17 from the other end part in the longitudinal direction of the body 10 to the tube holding part 11, and the toothbrush 3 is installed from the inlet part 12 of the body 10. The toothpaste tube 2 is held by the tube holding part 11 with an opening 21 of the toothpaste tube 2 directed downward. The top face from the inlet part 12 of the body 10 to the tube holding part 11 may be opened. Also, the body 10 may be formed of a transparent material.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder for a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush, and more particularly to a holder for a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush, which can accommodate the toothpaste tube and the toothbrush and can easily apply the contents of the toothpaste tube to the toothbrush. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, when using a toothbrush, one holds the toothbrush in one hand and the toothpaste tube in the other, and applies the contents of the toothpaste tube to the toothbrush. However, when one hand is disabled or when one hand is holding something else, it can be difficult to apply the contents of the toothpaste tube to the toothbrush. Also, when the contents of the toothpaste tube are running low, it can be difficult to remove the contents. In order to solve this problem, tools and devices have been invented that make it easier to apply the contents of the toothpaste tube to the toothbrush.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a one-touch toothpaste applicator. This invention has a toothbrush holder on top of a toothpaste tank case, and by pressing down on this, an appropriate amount of toothpaste comes out from the toothpaste outlet. This allows toothpaste to be easily applied to a toothbrush with one touch using only one hand.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a toothbrushing aid. The toothbrushing aid is configured with a main body fixed to a wall surface, a tube holder that holds a toothpaste tube with the opening facing down, and a toothbrush holder. This allows a person with a disability in one hand to apply the contents of the toothpaste tube to the toothbrush by himself, making tooth brushing smoother. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 59-57191 [Patent Document 2] JP 2000-37232 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The one-touch toothpaste attachment of Patent Document 1 can be used with one hand, but it is time-consuming because toothpaste needs to be put into the toothpaste tank case. In addition, when the toothpaste in the toothpaste tank case is low, it is difficult to get the toothpaste out of the toothpaste outlet. The toothpaste assistant of Patent Document 2 can also be used with one hand, but it needs to be fixed to a wall, so a certain amount of space on the wall is required. In addition, depending on the size and shape of the toothpaste tube to be held, it may not be possible to attach it.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder that can be used with one hand, can be placed anywhere, and is structured to accommodate various sizes and shapes of toothpaste tubes. There is also a need for a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder that is structured to make it easy to dispense the contents of the toothpaste tube even when the contents are running low.

[0008] To provide a holder for a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush, which allows the contents of a toothpaste tube to be easily applied to a toothbrush with one hand and has a structure that makes it easy to dispense the contents even when the contents of the toothpaste tube become low, in consideration of the above problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 1 is a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder in which a toothbrush and a toothpaste tube are placed, comprising a rectangular cylindrical main body having an entrance portion with at least one end in the longitudinal direction open, and a tube holding portion formed by drilling into the upper surface of the main body, an opening is formed on the upper surface from the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main body to the tube holding portion, a toothbrush is placed through the entrance portion of the main body, and the toothpaste tube is held in the tube holding portion with the opening of the toothpaste tube facing down. The invention described in claim 2 is a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder as described in claim 1, characterized in that the upper surface of the main body from the inlet portion to the tube holding portion is open. The invention described in claim 3 is a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the main body is formed from a transparent material. The invention described in claim 4 is a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bottom surface of the main body is provided with a protrusion for positioning the head of the toothbrush below the tube holding portion. The invention described in claim 5 is a holder for a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least a part of the tube holding portion is made of an elastic material. Effect of the Invention

[0010] The toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of the present invention allows the contents of the toothpaste tube to be easily applied to the toothbrush with one hand, and is easy to dispense when the contents of the toothpaste tube are low. It can also accommodate toothpaste tubes of various sizes and shapes, and is easy to carry. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush are placed in the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush are placed in the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage mode of the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as examples) will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same reference numerals are used for common parts, and duplicated explanations of the parts with the same reference numerals will be omitted. EXAMPLES

[0013] [Toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 configuration] First, the configuration of a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1. Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing a toothpaste tube 2 and a toothbrush 3 placed in the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1. In the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 of the present invention, the toothbrush and toothpaste tube are placed so that the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 can be applied to the toothbrush 3 with one hand.

[0014] The main body 10 may be made of any material, but in this embodiment, a synthetic resin material such as a plastic material is used. In particular, in this embodiment, the main body 10 is made of a transparent plastic material. The main body 10 is not limited to a transparent material, and may be made of a colored material. By making the main body 10 of a transparent material, there is an advantage that the toothbrush 3 and toothpaste tube 2 inside the main body 10 can be seen from the outside. Figures 2 and 3 show a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 in which the main body 10 is made of a transparent plastic material.

[0015] The toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 is composed of a rectangular cylindrical main body 10 with at least one end in the longitudinal direction open, and a tube holding part 11 formed by drilling into the top surface 17 of the main body 10. The opening at one end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 10 serves as an entrance part 12 for inserting and removing the toothbrush 3. An opening 14 is formed in the top surface 17 from the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 10 to the tube holding part 11. The other end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 10 may be open or may be closed by a back panel or the like. In this embodiment, the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 10 is closed by a back panel 13.

[0016] In this embodiment, the shape of the opening 14 of the main body 10 is a rectangle as shown in Fig. 1, but it may be any shape. However, it is necessary that the opening is larger than the head part 31 so that the bristles 32 on the bristles-implanted surface of the head part 31 can be dried when the toothbrush 3 is inserted up to the back plate 13 with the back side of the bristles-implanted surface of the head part 31 facing away from it as shown in Fig. 2.

[0017] 2 and 3, the longitudinal direction of the main body 10 is sized so that a part of the handle 30 of the toothbrush 3 protrudes outward when the toothbrush 3 is placed with its back facing the back side of the bristles-mounted surface of the head portion 31. This makes the handle 30 of the toothbrush 3 easy to hold, and makes it easy to insert and remove the toothbrush 3 from the entrance portion 12.

[0018] Furthermore, the dimension of the short side of the main body 10 is preferably such that the toothbrush 3 can be easily inserted and removed from the main body 10 when the toothbrush 3 is placed with its back facing the back side of the bristles-mounted surface of the head portion 31. Moreover, the dimension of the short side of the main body 10 is preferably approximately the same as or slightly larger than the dimension of the short side of the handle of the toothbrush 3 and the short side of the head portion 31 so that the toothbrush 3 does not fall over sideways.

[0019] The height of the main body 10 is such that the bristles 32 do not touch the upper surface 17 when the toothbrush 3 is placed with its back facing the back side of the bristles-implanted surface of the head portion 31, and do not touch the upper surface 17 even after the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 have been applied. For example, the toothbrush 3 needs to have a height that allows for a margin of 5 to 10 mm above the bristles 32 when placed with its back facing the back side of the bristles-implanted surface of the head portion 31. This allows the toothbrush 3 to be inserted into and removed from the main body 10 without touching the upper surface 17 even after the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 have been applied.

[0020] It is preferable that the bottom surface 15 of the main body 10 is provided with a projection 16 for positioning the head 31 of the toothbrush 3 directly below the tube holding part 11. Although the projection 16 is not an essential component of the present invention, the projection 16 makes it easier to place the head 31 of the toothbrush 3 directly below the tube holding part 11, and makes it easier to apply the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 to the toothbrush 3. In particular, even if the main body 10 is not made of a transparent plastic material, the projection 16 makes it easier to place the head 31 of the toothbrush 3 directly below the tube holding part 11. The projection 16 may have any shape or dimensions, but it is preferable that the projection 16 has a height of about 1 to 2 mm so that the head 31 of the toothbrush 3 can be easily placed on the back panel 13.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, a tube holding part 11 is formed by drilling on an upper surface 17 of the main body 10. The tube holding part 11 may be formed at any position as long as an opening 14 can be formed on the upper surface 17. In this embodiment, it is formed near the center in the longitudinal direction of the main body 10. The shape of the tube holding part 11 is such that it is held with the opening 21 of the toothpaste tube 2 (the opening when the lid is open) facing down, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, it is a cylinder whose diameter becomes smaller toward the bottom, and the bottom is open. It is preferable that the opening at the bottom of the tube holding part 11 has approximately the same dimensions so that the opening 21 of the toothpaste tube 2 can be easily fitted therein.

[0022] Also, at least a part of the tube holding part 11 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the entirety of the tube holding part 11 or the vicinity of the opening can be made of silicone rubber, natural rubber, synthetic resin elastomer, or the like. This allows the opening 21 of the toothpaste tube 2 to be held in close contact with the tube holding part 11.

[0023] [How to use the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1] A method of using the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 will be described with reference to Figures 2, 3 and 4. Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 is used.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 2, when the toothbrush 3 is not being used (before or after use), it is placed in the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1. At this time, the toothbrush 3 is placed with the back side of the bristles-mounted surface of the head portion 31 facing away from it, and inserted up to the back plate 13. By doing so, moisture from the bristles 32 on the bristles-mounted surface of the head portion 31 is released from the opening 14, and the toothbrush 3 can be kept hygienic. Also, the toothbrush tube 2 is placed approximately vertically in the tube holder 11 with the opening 21 facing down with the lid open.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 3, when using the toothbrush 3, the head part 31 of the toothbrush 3 is placed directly under the tube holding part 11. If the protrusion 16 is formed, the toothbrush 3 can be easily placed by aligning the tip of the head part 31 of the toothbrush 3 so that it touches the protrusion 16. Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 are applied onto the bristles 32 of the toothbrush 3. The contents 22 can be dispensed by pressing the body 20 of the toothpaste tube 2 with one hand. At this time, an appropriate amount of the contents is applied from the toothpaste tube 2 while being careful not to let the contents 22 come into contact with the upper surface 17. Then, the toothbrush 3 is removed from the inlet part 12. After using the toothbrush 3, the bristles 32 of the head part 31 are drained, and the toothbrush 3 is placed back into the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 (see FIG. 2).

[0026] By using the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1, the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 can be easily applied to the toothbrush 3 with one hand. Therefore, a person with a disability in one hand can apply the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 to the toothbrush by himself, and brush his teeth smoothly. In addition, because the opening 21 of the toothpaste tube 2 is held in the tube holding part 11 with the opening 21 facing down, it is easy to dispense the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 even when the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 are low. EXAMPLES

[0027] The configuration of a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder in the second embodiment of the present invention. In the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 of this embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, a toothbrush and a toothpaste tube are placed so that the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 can be applied to the toothbrush 3. The difference from the first embodiment is the configuration of the upper surface 17 of the main body 10.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 5, the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 of this embodiment is open on the top surface from the inlet 12 of the main body 10 to the tube holding portion 11, forming an opening 18. The rest of the configuration and method of use are the same as those of the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 1 of the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted. The presence of the opening 18 makes it possible to remove the toothbrush 3 without the contents 22 sticking to the top surface 17 after the contents 22 of the toothpaste tube 2 have been applied onto the bristles 32 of the toothbrush 3.

[0029] As described above, the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of the present invention allow the contents of the toothpaste tube to be applied to the toothbrush with one hand. This makes it easy to brush your teeth even when one hand is disabled or when one hand is holding something. In addition, the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of the present invention are configured to make it easy to dispense the contents even when there is only a little left in the tube. Furthermore, since the toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of the present invention are not fixed to a wall, they can be installed anywhere and are easy to carry.

[0030] The toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder of the present invention described above are merely examples, and their configurations can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1 Toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 2 Toothpaste tubes 3. Toothbrush 10. Body of toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder 11 Tube holder 12 Entrance 13 Back plate 14 Openings 15 Bottom 16 Protrusion 17 Top side 18 Openings 20 Toothpaste tube body 21 Toothpaste tube opening 22 Contents 30 Toothbrush handle 31 Head part 32 Brush

Claims

1. A toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder in which a toothbrush and a toothpaste tube are placed, The tube holder is made up of a rectangular tubular body having an inlet and an opening at at least one end in the longitudinal direction, and a tube holder formed by drilling an upper surface of the body. An opening is formed on the upper surface of the main body from the other end in the longitudinal direction to the tube holding portion, A toothbrush is placed in the inlet of the main body, and the toothbrush is held in the tube holding portion with the opening of the toothbrush facing down.

2. 2. The toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of said body from said inlet portion to said tube holding portion is open.

3. 3. The toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the body is made of a transparent material.

4. 3. A holder for a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface of the main body below the tube holding portion for positioning the head portion of the toothbrush.

5. 3. The toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the tube holding portion is made of an elastic material.

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