Patent ID: 6481910
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A toothbrush which is refilled with toothpaste comprising:a brush handle provided with a hollow space forming a toothpaste receiver, a brush rod extends from a front end of the brush handle and is provided with a guide passage therein which communicates with the hollow space of the brush handle, brush bristles extend outwardly from an end of the brush rod, a rotating turning end cap is attached to a rear end of the brush handle, a threaded rod is integrally formed with the cap and extends from a central position thereof, the hollow brush handle is provided with a squeezing block which threadingly engages the threaded rod so as to is provided move backward and forward along the rod with the rotating of the turning end cap, the forward movement of the squeezing block forces toothpaste in the brush handle to move toward the brush bristles through the guide passage in the brush rod, characterized in that: the rear end of the brush handle is provided with an annular recess on its outer surface which engages an annular projection extending from an inner surface of the turning end cap such the the turning end cap is easily rotated by finger; the turning end cap is provided with a refill guide passage extending along the central axis of the threaded rod to a second guide passage communicating with the hollow space of the brush handles; and an outer end of the turning end cap is provided with a removable seal lid to close and cover the refill guide passage after the toothpaste receiver has been filled with toothpaste.