Michelle Gay Slendebroek

US Patent:

6343700, Feb 5, 2002

Filed:

Feb 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/246048

Inventors:

Martin J. Slendebroek - Grand Rapids MI 49546
Michelle Slendebroek - Grand Rapids MI 49546

International Classification:

A47B 8102

US Classification:

211 65, D6528, 2063623

Abstract:

A toothbrush holder includes a rectangular tray having opposing sides, opposing ends, and a bottom. The distance between the sides of the toothbrush holder are dimensioned to prevent placement of the toothbrush on its side, and thus, prevents potentially contaminating contact between the bristles of the toothbrush and the interior of the toothbrush holder. The length of the toothbrush holder is less than the length of the toothbrush so that a portion of the toothbrush shaft extends beyond the toothbrush holder, enabling facile removal of the toothbrush. The toothbrush holder is preferably attached in a horizontal orientation to a vertical surface to promote effective space utilization. A plurality of toothbrush holders may be secured to one another in a juxtaposed arrangement to thereby permit the support of a plurality of toothbrushes.