Patent Publication Number: US-2023136556-A1

Title: Electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Conventional electric toothbrushes consist of an electric powered toothbrush and a charging station. The conventional charging station includes a platform for interfacing with the electric powered toothbrush and some type of power cord for providing electrical power to the conventional charging station. 
     One drawback of conventional electric toothbrushes is the use of multiple conventional electric toothbrushes in a single bathroom because each of the multiple conventional electric toothbrushes has a charging station, which can create clutter on a vanity. 
     To solve this issue, a conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer was developed, as illustrated in  FIGS.  1 - 4   . 
       FIG.  1    shows a front view of a conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. As illustrated in  FIG.  1   , a conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes a platform  210  for securely holding two charging stations. The conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  also includes an electrical outlet plate  230  integral to the platform  210 . Additionally, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes supports  220  to support the platform  210 . The supports  220  are integral to the platform  210  and the electrical outlet plate  230 . 
     The electrical outlet plate  230  includes opening  235  to provide access to the power receptacles of the electrical outlet and openings  240  to provide access to threaded holes in an electrical box (not shown) so that the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  can be mounted to an electrical outlet, via screws (not shown). 
       FIG.  2    shows a back view of the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. As illustrated in  FIG.  2   , the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes a platform  210  for securely holding two charging stations. The platform  210  includes chambers  250  and  260  for holding a portion of the power cords associated with a charging station (not shown). 
     The conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  also includes an electrical outlet plate  230  integral to the platform  210 . Additionally, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes supports  220  to support the platform  210 . The supports  220  are integral to the platform  210  and the electrical outlet plate  230 . 
     The electrical outlet plate  230  includes opening  235  to provide access to the power receptacles of the electrical outlet and openings  240  to provide access to threaded holes in an electrical box (not shown) so that the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  can be mounted to an electrical outlet, via screws (not shown). 
       FIG.  3    shows a cutaway view of the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. As illustrated in  FIG.  3   , the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes a platform  210  for securely holding two charging stations. One of the two charging stations is secured in recess  270  which is configured to match the shape of the charging station. The platform  210  also includes chambers  250  and  260  for holding a portion of the power cords associated with a charging station (not shown). The power cord (not shown), associated with a charging station, passes from recess  270 , through passage  275 , into chamber  250 , and through passage  255 . After passing through passage  255 , the power cord can engage the electrical outlet. 
     The conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  also includes an electrical outlet plate  230  integral to the platform  210 . Additionally, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes supports  220  to support the platform  210 . The supports  220  are integral to the platform  210  and the electrical outlet plate  230 . 
       FIG.  4    shows a top view of the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. As illustrated in  FIG.  4   , the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  200  includes a platform  210  for securely holding two charging stations. One of the two charging stations is secured in recess  270  which is configured to match the shape of the charging station. The platform  210  includes recesses  270  and  280 , which are configured to match the shape of the charging stations. Recess  270  includes passage  275 , and recess  280  includes passage  285 . 
     As described above, each charging station requires a connection to a power source. Most bathrooms have only a single power outlet having two receptacles (two power sources). Thus, the use of three or more charging stations can become problematic in trying to coordinate the power needs of each charging station. 
     It is noted that the charging station, in addition to providing power to charge the electric powered toothbrush, provides a holding or storage function to keep the electric powered toothbrush in an upright position. Notwithstanding this function, due to the design of the conventional charging station and the design of the electric powered toothbrush, the combination of the two creates a top heavy item that can be easily topple, thereby cluttering a vanity’s top surface. 
     Furthermore, the power cords can become an issue if not properly secured. 
     Lastly, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer must be connected to an electrical box, thereby exposing a user to potential injury from an electrical shock when installing the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
     As demonstrated above, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer does not address the issue of a limited number of electrical receptacles. 
     Moreover, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer does not address the issue of the clutter from the power cords when three or more charging stations are being utilized. 
     Lastly, the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer may expose a user to potential injury from an electrical shock when installing the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
     Therefore, it is desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer which does not require access to multiple electrical receptacles. 
     It is also desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer which reduces clutter from the multiple power cords. 
     Furthermore, it is desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer avoids exposing a user to potential injury from an electrical shock when installing the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
     Moreover, it is desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer which does not require access to multiple electrical receptacles and reduces clutter from the multiple power cords. 
     Additionally, it is desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer which does not require access to multiple electrical receptacles and avoids exposing a user to potential injury from an electrical shock when installing the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
     Also, it is desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer avoids exposing a user to potential injury from an electrical shock when installing the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer and reduces clutter from the multiple power cords. 
     Lastly, it is desirable to provide an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer which does not require access to multiple electrical receptacles, reduces clutter from the multiple power cords, and avoids exposing a user to potential injury from an electrical shock when installing the conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating various embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting, wherein: 
         FIGS.  1  -  4    show different views of a conventional electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer; 
         FIG.  5    shows a perspective view of an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer; 
         FIG.  6    shows a perspective view of the housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   ; 
         FIG.  7    shows a back view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   ; 
         FIG.  8    shows a back view of the housing of electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   ; 
         FIG.  9    shows a front view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   ; 
         FIG.  10    shows a cutaway view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   ; 
         FIG.  11    shows a cutaway view of the housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   ; and 
         FIG.  12    is a top view of the housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     For a general understanding, reference is made to the drawings. In the drawings, like references have been used throughout to designate identical or equivalent elements. It is also noted that the drawings may not have been drawn to scale and that certain regions may have been purposely drawn disproportionately so that the features and concepts may be properly illustrated. 
       FIG.  5    shows a perspective view of an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. As illustrated in  FIG.  5   , an electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes a housing  100  with power cord chambers  110  and  120  to secure power cords  40  of charging stations  30  of electric powered toothbrushes  20 . 
     The housing  100  may be constructed of plastic. The housing  100  may be an integral construction. The housing  100  may be constructed using 3-D printing or injection molding. 
     Moreover, the power cord chambers  110  and  120  may include vertical projections (not shown) located on a floor of the power cord chambers. The vertical projections (not shown) can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two vertical projections. 
     The electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip  130 . The power strip  130  is secured horizontally in the power strip chamber  140  by horizontal stop member  150 . 
     The power strip  130  includes a power cord  135  for engaging a receptacle of an electrical outlet (not shown). The power strip  130  includes multiple electrical receptacles to receive the plugs of the power cords  40  of charging stations  30  of electric powered toothbrushes  20 . 
     It is noted that the power strip  130  may be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer such that the power strip  130  is not a stand-alone removable element of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. More specifically, the electronics and/or power receptacles of the power strip  130  may be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. In this embodiment, the housing interface of the power cord (not shown) for the power strip  130  would also be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
       FIG.  6    shows a perspective view of the housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  6   , a housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes power cord chambers  110  and  120  to secure power cords (not shown) of charging stations (not shown) of electric powered toothbrushes (not shown). 
     Moreover, the power cord chambers  110  and  120  may include vertical projections (not shown) located on a floor of the power cord chambers. The vertical projections (not shown) can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two vertical projections. 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip (not shown). The power strip (not shown) is secured horizontally in the power strip chamber  140  by horizontal stop member  150 . 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes openings  180  to enable the mounting of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  100  to a wall so that housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer is not situated on the top (horizontal surface) of a vanity. The openings  180  are configured to engage a screw head or nail head engaged with a wall. 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer further includes recesses  170  and  160 , which may be configured to match the shape of the charging stations (not shown). However, recesses  170  and  160  are configured to securely retain the charging stations (not shown). The recesses  170  and  160  may include a clip, a strap, or adhesive (such as double-sided tape), to securely retain the charging stations (not shown). Recess  170  includes recess passage  175 , and recess  160  includes recess passage  165 . 
       FIG.  7    shows a back view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  7   , the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes a housing  100  with power cord chambers  110  and  120  to secure power cords  40  of charging stations (not shown) of electric powered toothbrushes  20 . 
     Moreover, the power cord chambers  110  and  120  may include vertical projections (not shown) located on a floor of the power cord chambers. The vertical projections (not shown) can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two vertical projections. 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip  130 . The power strip  130  is secured horizontally in the power strip chamber  140  by a horizontal stop member (not shown). 
     The power strip  130  includes a power cord  135  for engaging a receptacle of an electrical outlet (not shown). The power strip  130  includes multiple electrical receptacles to receive the plugs of the power cords  40  of charging stations  30  of electric powered toothbrushes  20 . 
     It is noted that the power strip  130  may be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer such that the power strip  130  is not a stand-alone removable element of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. More specifically, the electronics and/or power receptacles of the power strip  130  may be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. In this embodiment, the housing interface of the power cord  135  for the power strip  130  would also be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
     As further illustrated in  FIG.  7   , the power cords  40 , associated with charging stations (not shown), passes from recesses (not shown), through recess passages (not shown), into power cord chambers  110  and  120 , and through power cord chamber passages (not shown). After passing through power cord chamber passages (not shown), the power cords  40  are located in power strip chamber  140  and can engage the power strip  130 . 
       FIG.  8    shows a back view of a housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  8   , the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes a housing  100  with power cord chambers  110  and  120  to secure power cords (not shown) of charging stations (not shown) of electric powered toothbrushes (not shown). 
     Moreover, the power cord chambers  110  and  120  may include vertical projections (not shown) located on a floor of the power cord chambers. The vertical projections (not shown) can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two vertical projections. 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip (not shown) and projections (feet)  190  to prevent the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  100  from sliding across the top surface of a vanity. 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  8   , the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer can be divided into an upper portion  125  and a lower portion  145 . 
       FIG.  9    shows a front view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  9   , the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  100  includes USB power receptacles  133  for providing power to a USB cable (not shown). The USB power receptacles  133  are electrically connected to the power strip (not shown). 
     The electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  100  also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip (not shown) and projections (feet)  190  to prevent the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer  100  from sliding across the top surface of a vanity. 
       FIG.  10    shows a cutaway view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  10   , the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes a housing  100  with power cord chamber  110  to secure power cord  40  of charging station  30  of electric powered toothbrush  20 . 
     Moreover, the power cord chamber  110  may include vertical projections (not shown) located on a floor of the power cord chamber. The vertical projections (not shown) can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two vertical projections. 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip  130 . The power strip  130  is secured horizontally in the power strip chamber  140  by a horizontal stop member  150 . The power strip  130  is secured vertically in the power strip chamber  140  by a vertical stop member  155 . 
     The power strip  130  includes a power cord  135  for engaging a receptacle of an electrical outlet (not shown). The power strip  130  includes multiple electrical receptacles to receive the plugs of the power cords  40  of charging stations  30  of electric powered toothbrushes  20 . 
     It is noted that the power strip  130  may be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer such that the power strip  130  is not a stand-alone removable element of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. More specifically, the electronics and/or power receptacles of the power strip  130  may be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. In this embodiment, the housing interface of the power cord  135  for the power strip  130  would also be integral to the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer. 
     As further illustrated in  FIG.  10   , the power cord  40 , associated with charging station  30 , passes from recess (not shown), through recess passages  175 , into power cord chamber  110 , and through power cord chamber passage  115 . After passing through power cord chamber passage  115 , the power cord  40  is located in power strip chamber  140  and can engage the power strip  130 . 
       FIG.  11    shows a cutaway view of a housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  11   , the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes a housing  100  with power cord chamber  110  to secure a power cord (not shown) of charging station (not shown) of electric powered toothbrush (not shown). 
     Moreover, the power cord chamber  110  may include vertical projections (not shown) located on a floor of the power cord chamber. The vertical projections (not shown) can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two vertical projections. 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer further includes recess  170 , which may be configured to match the shape of the charging stations (not shown). However, recess  170  is configured to securely retain the charging stations (not shown). The recess  170  may include a clip, a strap, or adhesive (such as double-sided tape), to securely retain the charging station (not shown). Recess  170  includes recess passage  175 . 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer also includes a power strip chamber  140  for holding a power strip (not shown). The power strip (not shown) is secured vertically in the power strip chamber  140  by a vertical stop member  155 . 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer further includes power cord chamber passage  115 , which connects the volume of recess  170  to the volume of power strip chamber  140 . 
     As further illustrated in  FIG.  11   , a power cord (not shown), associated with charging station (not shown), passes from recess  170 , through recess passage  175 , into power cord chamber  110 , and through power cord chamber passage  115 . After passing through power cord chamber passage  115 , the power cord (not shown) is located in power strip chamber  140  and can engage the power strip (not shown). 
     The housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes USB recess  138  to provide access to the USB power receptacles (not shown). 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  11   , the housing  100  of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer can be divided into an upper portion  125  and a lower portion  145 . The recess  170 , the recess passage  175 , power cord chamber  110 , and power cord chamber passage  115  are located in the upper portion  125 . The lower portion  145  includes the power strip chamber  140 , the vertical stop member  155 , and USB recess  138 . 
       FIG.  12    is a top view of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer of  FIG.  5   . As illustrated in  FIG.  12   , the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer includes a housing  100  with recesses  170  and  160 , which may be configured to match the shape of the charging stations (not shown). 
     However, recesses  170  and  160  are configured to securely retain the charging stations (not shown). The recess  170  may include a clip, a strap, or adhesive (such as double-sided tape), to securely retain the charging station (not shown). Recess  170  includes recess passage  175 , and recess  160  includes recess passage  165 . 
     It is noted that although the various embodiments described above include two power cord chambers for securing power cords, the power cord chambers can be combined into a single power cord chamber large enough to secure multiple power cords. 
     Moreover, the power cord chamber(s) may include vertical projections located on a floor of the power cord chamber. The vertical projections can be positioned to enable a power cord to be securely wrapped around at least two projections. 
     An electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer for an electric powered toothbrush system having an electric powered toothbrush and a charging station, comprising a housing; the housing including an upper portion and a lower portion; the upper portion of the housing including a recess configured to securely retain the charging station, a power cord chamber to secure a power cord of the charging station of an electric powered toothbrush, a recess passage connecting a volume of the recess with a volume of the power cord chamber, and a power cord chamber passage; the lower portion including a power strip chamber for locating a power strip; the power cord chamber passage connecting a volume of the power strip chamber with the volume of the power cord chamber. 
     The power strip chamber may include a horizontal stop member to horizontally retain a power strip. 
     The power strip chamber may include a vertical stop member to vertically retain a power strip. 
     The housing may include openings to enable mounting of the housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer to a wall. 
     The housing may be integral. The housing may be constructed of plastic. 
     The housing may include projections configured to prevent the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer from sliding. 
     The electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer may include a power strip located in the power strip chamber. 
     The electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer may include USB receptacles configured to provide power to a USB cable. 
     The recess may be configured to match a shape of the charging station. 
     The power cord chamber may include vertical projections configured for a power cord to wrap therearound. 
     An electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer for an electric powered toothbrush system having an electric powered toothbrush and a charging station, comprising a housing; the housing including an upper portion and a lower portion; the upper portion of the housing including a first recess configured to securely retain the first charging station, a second recess configured to securely retain the second charging station, a first power cord chamber to secure a power cord of the first charging station of a first electric powered toothbrush, a second power cord chamber to secure a power cord of the second charging station of a second electric powered toothbrush, a first recess passage connecting a volume of the first recess with a volume of the first power cord chamber, a second recess passage connecting a volume of the second recess with a volume of the second power cord chamber, a first power cord chamber passage, and a second power cord chamber passage; the lower portion including a power strip chamber for locating a power strip; the first power cord chamber passage connecting a volume of the power strip chamber with the volume of the first power cord chamber; the second power cord chamber passage connecting a volume of the power strip chamber with the volume of the second power cord chamber. 
     The power strip chamber may include a horizontal stop member to horizontally retain a power strip. 
     The power strip chamber may include a vertical stop member to vertically retain a power strip. 
     The housing may include openings to enable mounting of the housing of the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer to a wall. 
     The housing may be integral. 
     The housing may include projections configured to prevent the electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer from sliding. 
     The electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer may include a power strip located in the power strip chamber. 
     The electric toothbrush charging station platform organizer may include USB receptacles configured to provide power to a USB cable. 
     The housing may be constructed of plastic. 
     The first recess may be configured to match a shape of the first charging station. The second recess may be configured to match a shape of the second charging station. 
     The power cord chamber may include vertical projections configured for a power cord to wrap therearound. 
     It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed embodiments and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also, various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the description above.