Oral hygiene products dispenser stand and dispensing station

Abstract

An oral hygiene products dispenser stand for storing and dispensing oral hygiene products such as toothbrushes, mouthwash, disposable cups, and dental floss. The stand includes a base, a truss connected to and extending upwardly from the base and a shelf connected to the truss. The shelf supports a disposable cup dispenser and a plurality of toothbrush holders. The brush head end of a toothbrush can be placed into a toothbrush holder to be sanitized and dried. The stand serves as an oral hygiene products dispensing station when the base supports a bottle of mouthwash, fluoride rinse or other antiseptic fluid.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an oral hygiene products dispenser stand and, more particularly, to an oral hygiene products dispenser stand for dispensing mouthwash and disposable cups and for sanitizing and storing toothbrushes. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] It is well known that a daily oral hygiene routine that includes the use of a sanitary toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash should be consistently practiced in order to prevent the onset of tooth decay, gum disease and other undesirable oral and dental conditions. However, many people fail to consistently practice a thorough and proper daily oral hygiene routine despite having such knowledge. It is believed that the inconvenient location of the various products and devices needed to practice a proper oral hygiene routine may be a major contributing factor to this problem. [0005] In a typical household bathroom, toothbrushes may be stor...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] The top of a mouthwash bottle resting on the base preferably extends through the opening formed in the shelf. The mouthwash bottle preferably includes a child-safe dispensing pump closure that facilitates the convenient dispensing of a predetermined amount of mouthwash into a disposable cup, which may be obtained from the cup dispenser. The oral hygiene products dispenser stand according to the invention can either rest on a countertop or be attached to a wall. When coupled with a bottle of antiseptic fluid, the oral hygiene products dispenser stand according to the invention provides a convenient and compact oral hygiene products dispensing station.

Problems solved by technology

However, many people fail to consistently practice a thorough and proper daily oral hygiene routine despite having such knowledge.

It is believed that the inconvenient location of the various products and devices needed to practice a proper oral hygiene routine may be a major contributing factor to this problem.

The improper storage and sanitation of oral hygiene products and devices can give rise to health concerns.

Toothbrushes, in particular, can harbor disease-causing bacteria and germs if not properly sanitized and stored.

While consumers are often advised to begin using a new toothbrush at least every three months, they are generally not informed that proper toothbrush sanitation can reduce the spread of household germs and illnesses.

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