Patent ID: 6679642
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A toothbrush, comprising:a handle including a fluid reservoir therein, said fluid reservoir comprising a rigid portion and a flexible portion which is compressible upon exertion of pressure thereon for varying the volume of said fluid within said reservoir by the application of hand pressure to said flexible portion of said handle; a head extending from a proximate end of said handle, said head including a plurality of bristles projecting therefrom and including at least one outlet orifice for dispensing a fluid therefrom in fluid communication with said bristles; a fluid flow passageway connecting said fluid reservoir in said handle with said at least one outlet orifice in said head for dispensing said fluid therefrom; a one way flow control valve disposed within said toothbrush between said reservoir in said handle and said head; said handle including a distal end having an opening therein for receiving fluid and being in fluid communication with said fluid reservoir; a removable means for sealing said opening of said distal end of said handle; means for holding said removable means to said distal end of said handle; a fluid container containing a fluid and including means for removably connecting to said means for holding said removable means to said distal end of said handle providing fluid communication with said handle, said fluid container extending from said distal end of said handle upon mounting thereto; and means for piercing said fluid container upon mounting said fluid container to said handle, thereby releasing fluid from said fluid container.