Patent ID: 7399133
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
1. A toothbrush comprising: a reservoir for liquid, said reservoir having an open end, said reservoir is covered by a membrane at said open end, a cap removably connected to the open end of said reservoir in a first position and a second position, a brushing element comprising a stem, head and bristles, said brushing element having a passage through said stem to said bristles, said brushing element being articulated on said cap in said first position between a pre-use position wherein said brushing element is positioned alongside said reservoir, a use position wherein said brushing element extends away from said reservoir and said passage permits flow of liquid to said bristles and a post use position wherein said cap is in said second position and said brushing element is received within said reservoir, wherein said brushing element is pivoted on said cap, wherein said brushing element piercing the membrane in the use position to permit controlled flow of liquid to said bristles, wherein said cap has a slot and at least a portion of the stem of said brushing element is received with said slot, said slot having side walls and recesses in opposing walls for receiving journals to permit said brushing element to pivot, wherein one of said stem and said slot has projections and the other recesses to lock the brushing element in said use position, wherein said cap is threaded at both ends, the slot depth in said cap permitting continuous threads for said first position and threads interrupted by said slot in said second position.