US396898A - Tooth-brush - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
- A46B7/02—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body in an expanding or articulating manner
- A46B7/023—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body in an expanding or articulating manner where the bristle carrier retracts or collapses, i.e. for storage
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
- A46B17/04—Protective covers for the bristles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
- A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
- A46B5/0033—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions bending or stretching or collapsing
- A46B5/0041—Mechanical joint or hinge, made up of several components
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- FIG. 1 is a side elevation of my improved Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the brush folded into one-half of the handle, with the handle open.
- Fig. 3 is a transverse section taken on line a: a in Fig. 1
- Fig. 4 is a transverse section taken on line y y in Fig. 1.
- the object of my invention is to provide a tooth-brush. with a hollow handle, in which the brush may be inclosed when not in use,
- My invention eonsists'in the combination, with a tooth-brush, of a hollow handle made in two parts hinged together and adapted to receive the brush, the brush being pivoted in one half of the handle.
- the brush A is formed of the back a, the bristles Z), and the shank r".
- the handle B posite part, d.
- the halves cl d of the handle are preferably tapered, and from the smaller end inward they are provided on their adjoining faces with semicircular grooves 27, adapted to receive the shank c of the brush A, and the end of the said shank c' is pivoted in the groove i of the half d.
Description
W. H. SMITH.
TOOTH BRUSH.
(No Model.)
No. 396,898. Patented Ja.11.29, 1889.
ATTORNEY'J.
1 o tooth-brush.
'ILLIAM II. SMITH, OF FLORENCE, MASSACHUSETTS.
TOOTH-BRUSH.
SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 396,898, dated January 29, 1889.
Application filed June 4, 1888.
and Improved 'looth-Brush, of which the following a specification, reference being had to the annexed drawings, tormin a part there of, in whioh- Figure 1 isa side elevation of my improved Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the brush folded into one-half of the handle, with the handle open. Fig. 3 is a transverse section taken on line a: a in Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 is a transverse section taken on line y y in Fig. 1.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the views.
The object of my invention is to provide a tooth-brush. with a hollow handle, in which the brush may be inclosed when not in use,
to render the brush portable, and to protect it from injury.
My invention eonsists'in the combination, with a tooth-brush, of a hollow handle made in two parts hinged together and adapted to receive the brush, the brush being pivoted in one half of the handle.
The brush A is formed of the back a, the bristles Z), and the shank r". The handle B posite part, d.
Serial No. 275,948. (No model.)
the part (1 above the lug g and adapted to disengage the spring-catch f from the said lug. The halves cl d of the handle are preferably tapered, and from the smaller end inward they are provided on their adjoining faces with semicircular grooves 27, adapted to receive the shank c of the brush A, and the end of the said shank c' is pivoted in the groove i of the half d.
hen the brush A is unfolded and the handle B is closed, as shovn in Fig. 1, the brush is arranged for use. hen the brush is not in use, it is folded into the handle, as shown in Fig. 2, and the handle is shut so as to inclose the brush.
Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent- 1. The combination, with the brush A, provided with the short shank c, of the hollow handle B, formed of the halves d (1, connected by hinges and adapted to receive the brush, substantially as described.
2. The combination of the hollow handle B, formed of the similar halves (Z cl, having semicircular grooves 1', the hinges 0, connecting the halves, the spring-catch f, the push-pin h, and the brush A, provided with the shank n, pivoted in the half (1, substantially as described.
WILLIAM H. SMITH.
Witnesses:
JAMEs T. HICKEY, W. H. RILEY.
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Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2576551A (en) * | 1948-07-24 | 1951-11-27 | Waters James Francis | Toothbrush and dentifrice pack |
US4924547A (en) * | 1987-05-22 | 1990-05-15 | Celluloid S.A. | Packageable toilet utensil |
USD429888S (en) * | 1999-02-18 | 2000-08-29 | Ranir/Dcp Corporation | Foldable toothbrush |
FR2832299A1 (en) * | 2001-11-22 | 2003-05-23 | Sanofi Synthelabo | Toothbrush with hinged arm carrying protection cap comprises head having bushing elements in front of handle |
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Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2576551A (en) * | 1948-07-24 | 1951-11-27 | Waters James Francis | Toothbrush and dentifrice pack |
US4924547A (en) * | 1987-05-22 | 1990-05-15 | Celluloid S.A. | Packageable toilet utensil |
USD429888S (en) * | 1999-02-18 | 2000-08-29 | Ranir/Dcp Corporation | Foldable toothbrush |
FR2832299A1 (en) * | 2001-11-22 | 2003-05-23 | Sanofi Synthelabo | Toothbrush with hinged arm carrying protection cap comprises head having bushing elements in front of handle |
WO2003043460A3 (en) * | 2001-11-22 | 2003-12-24 | Sanofi Synthelabo | Toothbrush provided with an articulated arm bearing a protective cap |
US20050039283A1 (en) * | 2001-11-22 | 2005-02-24 | David Lepoittevin | Toothbrush provided with an articulated arm bearing a protective cap |
US7310848B2 (en) | 2001-11-22 | 2007-12-25 | Sanofi-Aventis | Toothbrush provided with an articulated arm bearing a protective cap |
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