Supports – Paste tube type
Patent
1989-01-12
1990-09-11
Foss, J. Franklin
Supports
Paste tube type
222183, B65D 3556
Patent
active
049555677
ABSTRACT:
This invention permits the dispensing of toothpaste onto a standard toothbrush using only one hand or limb and intended as an aid to disabled persons. The invention includes a toothpaste dispenser grasping member that fits over conventional commercially available upright toothpaste dispensers. A toothbrush holding tray is rigidly connected to the top of the toothpaste dispenser grasping member so that the bristles of a toothbrush placed on the toothbrush holding tray will be located below the nozzle of the toothpaste dispenser. To ensure that the bristles will be located properly under the nozzle, an alternative embodiment includes a toothbrush stop positioned on the toothbrush holding tray. The toothpaste grasping member may also have an opening in its side to allow one to view the window often placed in upright toothpaste dispenser to show how much toothpaste is left. Yet another embodiment includes a flared skirt rigidly attached to the base of the dispenser grasping member giving a wider footing for greater stability. An actuating lever arm may be pivotally attached to the dispenser grasping member to permit easier depression of the toothpaste dispensing button.
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Foss J. Franklin
Weinberger Laurence A.
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