Patent ID: 6345406
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A toothbrush having interchangeable, detachable, disposable heads Comprisinga) an ergonomically shaped handle with a curvature therein to conform with curvature of a user's hand, with a neck end and a butt end, a front side and a back side, where the neck end tapers into an elongated stem on the front and back sides of the handle, a distance from the stem a locking nodule is located integrated with stopping means, said locking nodule having a round front element, and along the curvature of the back side of the handle a rubber gripping means with undulating ridges for securely holding the handle during its use, and b) an interchangeable head with a front side and back side where toothbrush bristles are located on the front side and as an integral part thereof a recessed, elongated cavity suitable for receiving and seating the tapered elongated stem therein to form a firm backbone support framework for the handle and locking slots on the front and back sides of the head for receiving and securing the locking nodules of the handle to the head.