Patent ID: 8979410
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
1. A toothbrush intended for use in cleaning the teeth of infants, said toothbrush comprising, a. a nipple-shaped brush support comprising a relatively broad base with a narrower projection having a rounded tip, c. a rinse liquid flow passageway having a side wall and extending through said base into said projection, d. at least one outlet opening in said side wall adjacent said brush for allowing fluid to flow out through said passageway, e. a resilient squeeze-bulb secured to said brush support, said bulb having a hollow interior containing a rinse liquid and communicating with said passageway in said brush support to conduct said liquid therethrough, and f. a valve comprising a flexible membrane with crossed slits across said passageway, said valve being adapted to close said passageway to restrict the flow of said rinse liquid from said bulb interior into said passageway until at least a threshold value of pressure is applied to squeeze said bulb.