Patent ID: 6736356
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A toothbrush holder adapter for use with a wall-mounted toothbrush holder having a plurality of holes, said adapter being an integral, unitary member comprising:(a) first section means for insertion into one of the holes, said first section means comprising a single member, downwardly sloped towards one of the holes, whereby said first section, when inserted within a hole, is positioned and remains therein independently of any other attachment instrumentality; and (b) second section means for receiving the handle of a single toothbrush and for retaining the toothbrush therein, said second section means comprising enclosed opening means for receiving a toothbrush which fits within the holes and for receiving a toothbrush which is too large to fit within the holes, said second section means further comprising a tapered opening which narrows at inboard and outboard distal ends of the second section means, such that the toothbrush is retained within the second section means at the outboard distal end of the second section means and, whereby placement of the toothbrush within the second section means maintains the adapter within the hole independently of any other attachment instrumentality.