Patent ID: 7721899
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A toothbrush holder, comprising: an inclined base wall positioned in use at an angle between 5 and 20 degrees from horizontal: at least one retention cavity formed in the inclined base wall; a rear wall connected to the inclined base wall, wherein the rear wall includes a first angled portion adjacent the inclined base wall and a transition point where the rear wall changes angle to a substantially-vertical upper portion; at least one support leg extending from the rear wall on a side opposite the inclined base wall; a top wall connected to the upper portion of the rear wall, wherein the top wall includes a front edge opposite the rear wall; at least one drain hole at a junction of the inclined base wall and the first angled portion of the rear wall; at least one recess in the front edge of the top wall, wherein the recess is in vertical registration with a corresponding retention cavity, but is horizontally positioned closer to the upper portion of the rear wall than the corresponding retention cavity.