KR20060097001A - Toothbrush assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A child's toothbrush includes a handle in the form of a toy, such as a rocket ship or a vehicle, and wherein a toothbrush head and neck easily connects and disconnects from the handle. The handle may also contain a hollow compartment for holding stationary a removable vehicle, figurine, other toy or sundry product therein.

Description

Toothbrush Assembly {TOOTHBRUSH ASSEMBLY}

The present invention relates to a toothbrush, and more particularly to a toothbrush assembly comprising a toy-shaped handle having a head and a neck that are easily removable. Iii) Or there is a compartment that holds the toy at rest.

Various types of toothbrushes are known in the art with a handle in the form of water, and there are many things that are of a tempting form to encourage children to brush their teeth to improve oral health. Examples of toothbrushes made in a tempting form for children include US design patents 237,659, 443765, 452,381 and 452,382, which disclose toothbrushes made of handles in the shape of a carrier medium (e.g., race car, rocket, ship, jet, etc.). have. U.S. Patent Nos. 329,948, 347,146, 347,147, 347,148, 363,166, 402,119, 434,907 and 452,380 and U.S. Patent 6,026,532 disclose toothbrushes with animal-shaped handles. There are also toothbrush handles with other shapes, such as those found in U.S. Patent Nos. 113,744, 155,668, 175,198, and 209,574.

The above-described toothbrush-shaped water handle is not removed from the toothbrush head or cannot be replaced with a handle of another shape. Therefore, the manner of seducing the child in the shape is inevitably limited.

Toothbrushes with removable handles in the toothbrush art are known techniques. For example, US Pat. No. 3,072,038 describes an electric toothbrush in which the toothbrush is detachably fixed to the electric drive member. The patent is made of a removable coupling structure having an elastic cantilever member at the toothbrush end. The cantilever member has two holes facing each other and an upwardly extending protrusion installed in the socket of the electric drive member. The cantilever member has an upwardly extending button thereon. To operate the toothbrush, depressing the protrusions in their respective holes is achieved by pressing the button. And, instead of using the same operation button as the locking member, US Patent 3,072,938 discloses having a separate operating member and a locking member. In addition, U. S. Patent 3,072, 938 is a toothbrush itself detachably coupled to a transmission member, instead of coupling the neck of the toothbrush to an ornament or decorative handle.

U.S. Patent 4,780,924 discloses a toothbrush with a removable brush head. The coupling structure of the patent has a U-shaped body extending from the head. The body has an elastic finger with a tooth. A key is installed at the end of the body. The handle portion described in FIG. 5 has a slanted surface on which the teeth can slide until the teeth engage in place, as seen in FIG. 5D, and has a cavity having a surface that matches the surface of the U-shaped body. Equipped. To remove the head, an additional structural member, such as an auxiliary male clasp, is used, in which the tooth is deflected inwardly to insert the key into the channel to release the lock. Unfortunately, this arrangement requires a separate release member and the reference fails to reveal a locking button located on the side of the finger operation.

U. S. Patent No. 5,027, 463 discloses an electric toothbrush having a combined electric motor module and handle and a connected toothbrush head. At the free end of the toothbrush head remote from the bristle end there is a pair of engagement notches provided for connection with the toothbrush handle. The patent does not disclose whether the toothbrush head is detachably connected to the handle.

Prior arts that disclose toothbrushes with removable handles include U.S. Patent Nos. 336,368, 378,250, and 423,224.

Inventions of toothbrushes close to the present application in U.S. Pat.Nos. 5,353,464, 5,774,921 and 6,015,328 suggest a handle in which a toy shape with a removable toothbrush head is formed on the base. U.S. Patent 5,353,464 discloses a toothbrush consisting of a removable toothbrush head and a generally animal shaped handle. By the way, there is no mention of the fact that the toothbrush head is fitted into the groove or socket of the handle through the frictional sliding arrangement and provides a locking button which is installed on the side where the finger can be operated.

U.S. Patent 5,774,921 discloses a toothbrush consisting of an animal-shaped handle with a mounted toothbrush head. The mounting of the patent is made by inserting a nib that snaps to the detent, which is deformed in the course of inserting the handle into the slot as shown in FIG. The patent does not disclose the contents of the locking button located on the surface that the finger can operate.

US Patent 6,015,328 discloses a toothbrush detachably mounted to a toy handle. The toothbrush is removably installed in the toy handle in a "torsion-locking" configuration, but there is no mention of providing a locking button located on the side at which the finger can be manipulated.

Many children's toys are hand-held, especially in car-shaped toys, with compartments with lids to hold small figurines like figurines there. For example, the Danish LEGO® company has proposed a variety of miniature toy cars with compartments with transparent lids for the placement of LEGO® ancestors such as drivers.

Similar to the present invention in the toothbrush art, there are those of US Pat. Nos. 5,353,464 and 5,590,436 which propose handles with toys with compartments for embedding additional small granular objects. If desired, the handle may have a hollow hollow compartment for storing a detachable / attachable toothbrush head. The compartment is installed with an appropriate lid, plug, or lid to house the entire toothbrush head inside the handle. The compartment of US Pat. No. 5,353,464, by the way, only has a removable toothbrush head and no mention of the technique of providing a small granular material inside the handle.

U. S. Patent No. 5,590, 436 discloses a toothbrush with a handle that is attached to the handle but has a small granular shape formed separately from the handle. The small particulate may be attached directly to the handle of the toothbrush or may be attached before the carrier attached to the handle. The toothbrush handle of US Pat. No. 5,590,436 does not have a compartment with a lid or lid to hold a figurine.

Although not in the toothbrush art, US Pat. No. 5,713,664 discloses a drinking paddle with convex protruding items such as figurine, logos, or product models. The protruding item is mounted on the end of the slide mechanism and extends out of the open end of the packaging while stirring the beverage. Unfortunately, U. S. Patent No. 5,713, 664 makes no suggestion and mention of using the protruding items for toothbrush handles.

Furthermore, there is no technique associated with representing a toothbrush handle with a compartment for holding a figurine, which handle prevents the figurine from moving within the compartment and provides a small standing display stand.

Thus, in the art, the handle is provided with a handle with a face-lockable locking button that acts as a toy with and without a removable toothbrush head that entices the child to brush their teeth. Children need to be provided with a removable toothbrush head and a toy toothbrush handle.

There is also a need in the art to provide children with toy shaped toothbrush handles with compartments that removably hold figurine or other children's toys, where the handles are removable to lure children to brush their teeth. It can serve as a toy with or without a toothbrush head, and the handle provides a small figurine display stand and prevents the figurine from moving within the compartment. By preventing the movement of the figurine in the handle, the teeth can be cleaned while avoiding the defects that can be caused by the figurine, such as distraction of the mind and spirit due to the movement or rattling of the figurine in the handle.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems correlated in the art by providing a toothbrush having a neck and a head detachably connected to a toy-shaped handle, such as a rocket or a car or a figurine. The present invention provides the neck with an elastic arm extension extending outwardly from the tip of the elastic arm and having a push button located at the tip. The elastic arm is generally located on top of the U- or channel-shaped insert. The handle is installed around the U-shaped insert and has a recess. There is a hole extending through the recess for receiving the push switch of the elastic arm. When the handle and the neck snap together, the push button moves outward through the concave hole to engage the handle and the neck together. To disengage the handle, simply push the push button inward until the handle is free from the concave hole.

In the art, there is no disclosure of a coupling structure in which the toothbrush head and the neck are detachably mounted to a toy or other decorative handle as described above.

The present invention additionally solves the problem in the art by providing a toothbrush having a head and a neck that is detachably connected to a toy shaped handle, such as a rocket or a car or a figurine. The handle includes a compartment for removably storing a detachable car, a figurine, other toys or other items such as candy or small tube toothpaste. The handle is preferably a toy shape of a hand sized to serve as a toy whether or not it is separated from the toothbrush head. The inventors of the present invention have found that a handheld toy shape containing a compartment with additional toys or various items therein is an ideal toothbrush handle that gives crush and pleasure when children brush their teeth. Such a stimulus motivates children to brush their teeth frequently, allowing them to settle in the habit of having good oral hygiene over a long life.

In these various embodiments of the present invention, the toothbrush handle takes the form of a space aircraft with a compartment carrying an active small particulate such as a Lego® ancestor fixed therein. This handle prevents the figurine from moving or bumping and damaging objects in the handle that the child may be distracted while brushing teeth. Preferably, the handle consists of two sections that are easily interconnected and disconnected, and when connected, form a compartment of the handle hollow. When the two sections of the handle are separated, the figurine is easily removed from the handle so that the child can play with the figurine. In addition, the handle is transparent so that a small figurine is stored and displayed in the handle of the space aircraft shape.

In another aspect of this embodiment of the present invention, the toothbrush handle may be a toothbrush of the conventional type which is not in toy form but still serves as a storage and display stand for the figurine contained in the compartment installed in the handle. It can be installed so that it can exhibit a small granule with a wholly or partially transparent or translucent handle or an opaque handle, and preferably allows the small granule to be opened and closed or removed and replaced to be removed and stored in a compartment within the handle. The compartment also carries a small figurine fixed in the handle.

Additional scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the embodiments described below. And, the following description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention by way of specific examples are merely for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, not intended to limit the present invention, the present invention is therefore attached to those skilled in the art Modifications and variations are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention, all of which are within the scope of the present invention.

1 is a front elevational view of a toothbrush having a head and a neck detachably connected to a space aircraft shaped handle in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a left side elevation view of the toothbrush shown in Fig. 1, partially cut away to show the removable head and neck in detail.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the toothbrush shown in Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the removable head and neck of the toothbrush shown in Figures 1-3.

Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the removable head and neck shown in Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a top plan view of the toothbrush handle shown in Figures 1-3.

FIG. 7 is a partial elevational view of the toothbrush shown in FIGS. 1-3 with partial cutaway of the head and neck removed from the handle. FIG.

8 is a front elevational view of a toothbrush consisting of a space aircraft shaped handle and a head having a compartment with a small figurine fixed to the handle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a right side elevation view of the toothbrush shown in FIG. 8. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the toothbrush shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.

Figure 11 is a top plan view of the toothbrush shown in Figures 8-10.

Figure 12 is a bottom plan view of the toothbrush shown in Figures 8-11.

Fig. 13 is a front elevational view of the toothbrush shown in Figs. 8-12, partially cut away showing a state of holding a small granular shape in a hollow toothbrush handle.

Figure 14 is an exploded view of the elevation of the toothbrush handle shown in Figures 8-13 showing the locking element attaching the upper and lower sections of the toothbrush handle in front.

FIG. 15 is a right side elevation view of FIG.

Figure 16 is a front partial cross-sectional view of the elevation of the toothbrush handle shown in Figures 8-15, showing the interconnected upper and lower sections of the toothbrush handle.

The description is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers in different drawings are the same or similar elements. In addition, the description described below does not limit the present invention. Instead, the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

1-7 illustrate one embodiment of a toothbrush 10 of the present invention having a neck 12 positioned between a head 14 and a handheld handle 16. Preferably, the neck 12 and the head 14 are integrally connected, and together, the head 16 is the head 14 which can be replaced when the bristle 18 wears, and the handle 16 is necked. When detached from the 12 and the head 14, it is detachably connected to the handle 16 so as to function separately from the toy.

As best seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the handle 16 is in the shape of a space aircraft, and is a hollow hollow compartment with a lid, window, or lid to hold a figurine substantially as shown in the figure. It is provided. By the way, instead of a space aircraft shape, the handle 16 may be shaped like a submarine, car, airplane or other toy that children like. The embodiment of the handle 16 shown in FIGS. 1-7 is shaped like a space aircraft, preferably represented by a pin of a space aircraft, but holding the toothbrush 10 in an upright position for easy retention or display. It is provided with a rocket-shaped body 20 having a pin 22 given in the lower portion of the body 20 also serves as a pedestal. The marking band 24 is additionally given in the middle of the body 20 to represent the toy logo. The upper portion of the handle body 20 has a socket 28 and a recess 26 for receiving a portion of the neck 12 as described in more detail below. As best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, the hole 30 extends through the recess 26 to receive a portion of the neck 12 as described in more detail below.

As shown in addition to FIGS. 1-7, the lower portion of the neck 12 includes a shoulder 32, a push button 36 integrally connected with the elastic arm 34, and a recess 40. And a U-shaped insert 38 with excitation. The recessed portion 40 of the U-shaped insert 40 protects the elastic arm 40 from excessive fold and possible braking movements while allowing the elastic arm 34 to fold. Preferably, all parts of the neck 32 having the shoulder 32, the elastic arm 34, the push button 36 and the U-shaped insert 38 are integrally formed together and for example poly It is molded from a variety of rigid materials, including plastics such as propylene, resins, and the like.

The U-shaped insert 38 is of a good size to be installed therein and has the same shape as the socket 28 of the handle 16. Here, the U-shaped insert 38 and the socket 28 may take various forms other than those shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 including grooves, squares, circles, rectangles, and the like.

The neck 12 and the head 14 are connected to the recess 40 of the U-shaped insert 38 (in the direction of the arrow '42' shown in FIG. 1) by the finger or the thumb, and the push button ( 36, and in combination with the socket 28 installed in the body 20 of the handle 16, the U-shaped insert 38 and the button 36 / elastic arm 34 are slid to the handle 16. Removably attached. When the push button 36 reaches the hole 30, the push button 36 operates outward through a recess hole 30 provided in the body 20 and is given by the elastic arm 34. Resilience is maintained in the hole 30, joining the handle 16 and the neck 12 together. The neck 12 and the head 14 are in contact with the neck 12 by simply pressing the push button 36 with a finger or thumb and away from the handle 16 (in the direction of arrow '44' shown in FIG. 7). Pull the head 14 and remove it from the handle 16. Toothbrush 10, which is ideal for children, is such that the neck 12 and the toy shaped handle 16 are easily connected and disconnected. Children should be able to easily operate the push button 36 when they wish to separate and play with the handle 16 as a toy, and when they brush their teeth the neck 12 and head 14 may be easily removed. Must be able to connect

The head 14 of the present invention has a flat surface that holds a plurality of bristle bundles or bristles 18. The head 14 is of various forms, including but not limited to round, oval, rectangular, square, or irregular shapes.

The bristles 18 are coplanar with respect to one another such that the outer surface of the bristles 18 is on a single side. However, the present invention is practiced where some or all bristles 18 extend outwardly at a different distance from other bristles 18 to cause a step effect on the outer surface of the bristles. In the embodiment best shown in FIG. 2, the bristles 18 extend outwardly from the outer surface of the head 14 at about the same distance, such that a flat or flat bristle trimmed surface is covered with toothpaste. Create

Although general fiber-shaped bristles have been described, the term "brush bristle" as used herein uses what is generally understood as a cleaning element or massage element, and is arranged in a circular cross-sectional shape or any type of desired shape, including a straight portion or sinusoidal portion. Made of elastomeric fingers or walls.

The bristle 18 extends through a suitable open hole facing the head 14 and is mounted to the bristle block or section so that the base of the bristle 18 has a conventional staple or in-mold tufting at the base. mounting using technology) is installed in or below the surface of the face. If desired, the bristles may be embedded in an elastomeric material that allows the bristle to operate independently. Thus, various forms of bristles can be used for the bristles used in any section of the head 14.

It is to be understood that the bristles described specifically herein are specific for illustrative purposes only. In addition, the present invention provides various combinations of bristle structures identical or different to those described in US Pat. Nos. 5,609,890, 5,390,984 and 5,533,791, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, and / or nylon bristles, spiral bristles, rubber It is practiced with homogeneous or heterogeneous bristle materials such as bristles and the like. Similarly, although the bristles have been described as being generally perpendicular to the face of the head 14, some or all of the bristles may be angled at various angles with respect to the outer surface of the bristle head. Thus, the bristle structure, the bristle material, and the bristle direction are selected in combination to produce significant motion in the oscillating tough head, resulting in additional oral health effects such as enhanced brushing, tooth polish, white teeth and / or gum massage action. Can result in certain dispositions.

It is to be understood that the present invention is practiced by placing the bristle bundles in an open area in any other direction of the toothbrush head 14. The bristle bundles may be fixed bristles mounted at a constant angle or mounted vertically with respect to the exposed outer surface of the head 14, or approximately 90 degrees to approximately 90 degrees so that they can operate independently when pressure is applied. Brush heads mounted on elastomeric bases with Shore (A) hardness in the range up to. In this steady state the bristles are at an angle or perpendicular to the face of the head 14.

The invention also allows different sets of bristles to be practiced with different colors. However, it should also be understood that any combination of colors with only one color may be used for the bristles 18. In addition, the neck 12, the head 14, and the handle 16 may be of various colors and may be opaque, translucent, transparent.

Although FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a manual operated toothbrush, the present invention may also be practiced with one or more motorized operating movable sections in which the head has a cleaning element. Such movable section vibrates in a rotational manner, or linearly oscillates longitudinally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head, or linearly oscillates laterally or transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head. The movable section oscillates back and forth in the reciprocating direction on the outer surface of the head. The movable section vibrates back and forth with respect to the outer surface of the head. The running section continues to rotate in the same direction rather than oscillate. Any suitable drive mechanism is used to impart the desired action to the running section. Where a plurality of movable sections are used, all movable sections have the same type and direction as the movable section, or are used in combination with other movable sections.

Similarly, the handle 16 may be a power or electrically actuated toy, rather than a manually operable toy as shown in FIGS. The motorized handle is provided with one or more power or electrically operated movable sections with a cleaning element in the head 14 which functions only as a movable toy or dual functions as movable toys and instruments.

8-16 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the toothbrush 110 has a neck 112 between the head 114 and a hand-held handle 116. . Preferably, the neck 112 and the head 114 are integrally connected and together detachably connected to the handle 116, so that the head 114 can be replaced by abrasion of the bristles and the handle 116. Is separated into a toy when detached from the neck 112 and the head 114. Alternatively, in the very low cost embodiment of the present invention, the head 114 and neck 112 are integral and permanently connected to the handle 116.

As shown in FIGS. 8-16, the handle 116 preferably forms a hollow compartment 122 recessed to hold a small granular 124, such as a LEGO® active small granular material. It includes two separation sections, the upper section 118 and the lower section 120. However, it is understood that the placed figurine 124 is a transport medium such as a submarine, an airplane or other toy, or a variety of items such as candy or small tube toothpaste that may appeal to children. Although handle 116 is shown in the form of a space aircraft, handle 116 may also be in the form of a vehicle, such as a submarine, car, or other toy that can appeal to children. In addition, the handle of the present invention does not necessarily need to be formed into a toy shape, and may serve as a display stand displaying a small granular shape 124 embedded in the handle by using a conventional general cylindrical toothbrush handle.

Marking band 126 is further provided to indicate a toy logo or manufacturer information. Since the embodiment of the handle 116 shown in FIGS. 8-16 is in the form of a space aircraft, the toothbrush 110 is preferably held in an upright position for easy storage or display while in the form of a pin of a space aircraft. A pin 128 that acts as a pedestal for it.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8-16, the handle 116 is located at the leading end of each elastic arm 130 formed in the lower section 120 and has a pair of outwardly detented 132. And an elastic arm 130 and two separate sections, the upper section 118 and the lower section 120, which are connected by a pair of concave slots 134 formed in the upper section 118. When the upper section 118 and the lower section 120 are disconnected, the small figurine 124 is removed from or inserted into the compartment 122 of the handle 116.

The detent 132 is preferably of the same shape and sized to fit within the concave slot 134 of the upper section 118. In addition, the detent 132 and the recessed slot 134 may take various forms other than those shown in FIGS. 8-16 including channels, squares, circles, rectangles, and the like.

The upper section 118 and the lower section 120 of the handle 116 push the two sections 118, 120 together, and the combination of the recessed slot 134 and the detent 132 / elastic arm 130. It can be removed by sliding in a direction facing each other. When the detent 132 reaches the concave slot 134, the detent 132 moves outward into the concave slot 134 provided in the upper section 118 and due to the elastic force given by the elastic arm 130. Retained in the concave slot 134, joins the upper section 118 and the lower section 120 together. The upper section 118 and the lower section 120 of the handle 118 simply pull the upper section 118 apart from the lower section 120 with a force sufficient to overcome the elastic force given by the elastic arm 130. Only the connection is broken. 14 to 16 are views showing how the upper section 118 is connected to the lower section 120. FIGS. 14 and 15 show two sections 118 and 120 in a disconnected state between the two sections. 16 shows a connected state of two sections.

For children, it is preferable to manufacture the toothbrush 110 to easily connect and disconnect the upper section 118 and the lower section 120 of the handle 116. Children easily manipulate the upper section 118 and the lower section 120 when they want to play with the small figurine as a separate toy, and when the teeth are brushed or the figurine 124 in the handle 116 When shown or stored, it is possible to facilitate the connection of the upper section 118 and the lower section 120.

11-13 best illustrate the structure for storing the small granular 124 stationary in the hollow compartment 122. Four lower vertical ribs 136 are installed in the lower section 120 of the handle, and are arranged in contact with the legs of the small granular 124 as most seen in FIG. The lower rib 124 is arranged to prevent the small figurine 124 in the compartment 122 from moving, but is compactly granular 124 such that the small figurine 124 cannot be easily operated by a child. It does not combine with the legs of). The figurine 124 is in contact between the upper and lower sections 118, 120 and the figurine 124 (eg, the arms and hands of the figurine 124) as best seen in FIG. Retained in compartment 122 by point 140. Four upper vertical ribs 138 are also provided to reinforce the upper section 118, so that although the figures of Figures 8-16 show the upper rib 138 not in contact with the small granular 124, It is assumed that the structure holds the granular particles 124.

8 to 16 show the structure of fixing the small granular material 124 in the compartment 122, the present invention is not limited to this structure alone. For example, the actual size, number, and arrangement of the lower ribs 136 will depend on the size and shape of the granular 124, as well as the size and shape of the handle 116. Similarly, the area of the contact point 140 also depends on the size and shape of the small granular 124 and the handle 116.

Head 114 of the present invention generally has a generally flat surface that holds a plurality of bundles or bristles 100. Head 114 is of various forms, including but not limited to round, oval, square, rectangular, various regular or irregular shapes.

The bristles 100 are made of the same material as discussed above for the bristles 18. The bristles 100 are also mounted to the head 114 in the same manner as the bristles 18 are mounted to the head 14. The bristles 100 also have the same structure or arrangement as discussed above for the bristles 18.

Although FIGS. 8-16 illustrate a manually operated toothbrush, the present invention may also be practiced in a mechanism in which the head has one or more power or electrically actuated running sections with cleaning elements. The movable section vibrates in a rotational manner, linearly vibrates longitudinally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head, or linearly vibrates laterally or transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head. The movable section oscillates in and out spaced in the direction towards the outer face of the head. The movable section vibrates back and forth with respect to the outer face of the head. The movable section continues to rotate in the same direction, in addition to vibration. Any suitable drive mechanism is used to impart the desired action to the running section. Where multiple moving sections are used, all moving sections are used in the same shape and direction, or in combination with different operations.

Similarly, the handle 116 is a powered toy that is powered or electrically operated, rather than a manually operated toy as shown in FIGS. 8-16. The power-actuated handle is provided with one or more power or electrically operated actuation sections with cleaning elements in the head 114 that function only as movable toys or as dual actuation toys and instruments.

Those skilled in the art will be able to achieve and modify embodiments other than the embodiments described above within the scope of the invention. In addition, the above-described embodiment is described for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, it is limited only by the appended claims.

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A head connected to one end of the neck; A toy shaped handle having a resilient arm, a push button, and a hole removably connected to the hole to connect the neck to the toy shaped handle; Wherein the head has a plurality of bristles extending outwardly of the head, and the other end of the neck has a push button integrally connected to an elastic arm extending outwardly from the neck. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein the push button is positioned at the leading end of the elastic arm and extends outward from the leading end. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein the toy-shaped handle is in the shape of a space aircraft. The toothbrush of claim 3, wherein the handle of the space aircraft shape comprises a plurality of pins extending from the bottom in the form of a pin of a space aircraft which serves as a stand for holding the toothbrush assembly in an upright position. Assembly. 2. The handle of claim 1, wherein the handle has a socket in communication with the hole, the other end of the neck has an insert extending outwardly, and the insert is of the same size and shape as the socket that can be accommodated in the socket. Toothbrush assembly, characterized in that. 6. A toothbrush assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein said insert is U-shaped and has recesses to permit fold motion and to prevent excessive fold motion of the resilient arms. 7. A toothbrush assembly as recited in claim 6, wherein said resilient arm is positioned above the U-shaped insert. 7. The toothbrush assembly of claim 6, wherein the U-shaped insert, elastic arm, and push button are integrally formed with the neck and are made of a hard material. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein the push button extends through the hole and is retained in the hole due to the elasticity given by the elastic arm. 2. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle has a recess extending through the hole. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein when the handle and the neck are connected together, the push button moves outwardly through the hole to couple the handle to the neck. 2. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein the neck portion is removed from the handle by activating a push button inwardly through the aperture and by pulling the neck away from the handle. The toothbrush assembly of claim 1, wherein the push button is operated with either a thumb or a finger. A head connected to the neck and having a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the head; A handle connected to the neck and having a compartment provided in the handle; Toothbrush assembly comprising a small figurine (figurine) that is provided stationary in the compartment. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein the handle comprises two sections that are connected and disconnected such that the figurine is moved and replaced in the compartment. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein said handle is in the shape of a space aircraft. 17. The toothbrush assembly of claim 16, wherein said aerospace-shaped handle has a plurality of pins extending from a lower portion of the pin shape of the aerospace aircraft, which serves as a pedestal for holding the toothbrush assembly upright. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein said handle is in the form of a display stand. 16. The first section of the handle has a detent integrally connected to an elastic arm extending outwardly from the first section, and the second section connects the first section and the second section together. And a recessed slot for receiving the detent. 20. The toothbrush assembly of claim 19, wherein said detent has the same size and shape as the recessed slot. 20. The toothbrush assembly of claim 19, wherein the detent extends toward the concave slot and is retained in the concave slot due to the elasticity provided by the elastic arm. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein a portion of the handle is transparent to form a visual granular at least partially visible within the compartment of the handle. 16. The toothbrush assembly of claim 15, wherein said two sections are transparent to form a visual granularity seen within the compartment of said handle. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein said handle further comprises an indicia band. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein said neck portion is removably connected with said handle. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein said neck portion is integrally connected with said handle. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein the handle further comprises at least one rib extending in the compartment direction to hold the figurine stationary within the compartment. 28. The toothbrush assembly of claim 27, wherein a portion of the handle is in contact with the figurine to hold the figurine stationary within the compartment. 15. The toothbrush assembly of claim 14, wherein the handle further comprises four vertical ribs extending in the compartment direction to hold a small figurine in the compartment stationary. 30. The toothbrush assembly of claim 29, wherein a portion of the handle is in contact with the figurine to keep the figurine stationary in the compartment.

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