Patent ID: 7112003
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
1. A disposable toothbrush comprising: a head member including a plurality of bristles mounted thereon; a handle comprising a distal shaft portion removably connected to said head member, said head member cavity being disposed directly adjacent to said bristles wherein said head member cavity lies contiguously along said bristles; said handle being provided with a cavity adapted to retain a selected quantity of mouthwash, said head member further including at least one aperture formed therein adjacent said plurality of bristles; said head member having a cavity defined therein for receiving a selected amount of toothpaste and further having a shaft opening located therein such that said distal shaft portion is insertable therethrough; and a ram member disposed on said distal shaft portion such that it resides within said head cavity, said ram member having a longitudinal length approximately equal to a longitudinal length of said head member cavity; wherein said head member is mountable onto said distal shaft portion in such a manner that allows for substantially axial movement of said head member and said handle such that either said ram member may be forced further into said head cavity or said head member may be forced down onto said distal shaft portion, such axial movement for causing said ram member to expel toothpaste resident within said head cavity through said apertures and onto said bristles such that said toothbrush is ready for use.