Patent ID: 9339103
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: A46B

Claim Text:
1. A toothbrush with dispensing applicator, comprising: an elongated tubular member, having a hollow construction capable of receiving and retaining a tube of toothpaste, comprising: at least one track mechanism affixed to an interior surface of said tubular member, comprising a rack gear; a roller operatively motionable to travel longitudinally along said track mechanism, said roller comprises: a shaft having a diameter less than a diameter of said roller and extending from said roller outward through said elongated slot; a knob removably attached to said shaft opposite said roller, said knob residing external from said tubular member; and at least one pinion gear disposed on said shaft and in direct contact with said roller, said pinion gear residing internal of said tubular member; wherein said pinion gear is configured to engage said rack gear; and wherein said roller is configured to press said tube of toothpaste against an inner surface of said tubular member; and an applicator removably attached to said applicator end, further comprising a conduit positioned therewithin; wherein fluid communication is maintained between an interior of said tubular member, said conduit, and said applicator, when attached to said tubular member; and, wherein advancement of said roller towards said applicator end is capable of being operated by a user to transfer contents within said tube of toothpaste into said conduit and to exit applicator.