US1291349A - Tooth-brush holder. - Google Patents

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F. 0. ACKERS. TOOTH BRUSH HOLDER. 11101111011 FILED Jun; 22. I917- Patented Jan. 111919.

' INVENTOR.

A TTORNE Y.

COMPANY, OF COLUMBUS, OHIO.

TOOTH-BRUSH HOLDER.

Application filed June 22, 1917. Serial No. 176,364.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANK O. Aonnns, a citizen 'of the United States of America, residing at Columbus, in the county of Franklin and State of Ohio, have invented certain supplies accessory thereto.- provide a formation hat may be stamped out of one iece of shee metal and yet may be so rein orced and formed as to insure rigidity and long-life.

One of the problems involved is the cost of manufacturing, this in view of the My object is to sufficient strength and at necessary points; and yet it must be free from dirt-collecting crevices, particularly at points adjacent the bristles of the tooth brush.

The preferred embodiment of m tion is shown in the accompanying wherein similar characters designate corresponding parts.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the invented holder, illustrating the capabilities thereof. i

Fig. 2 is a. transverse section of the structure shown in Fig. 1.

In the drawings, the holder is shown stamped from sheet steel and it will appear that it comprises a back 1 and a. key slot eyelet 3 by means of which it may be attached to a 'wall or other surface. Stamped out of the center of this back plate 1 is a channel member 4 which is designed to receive and support a tube of tooth paste.

Integrally formed upon the back plate and extending forward at right angles thereto is a. base plate 5 having a stamped up reinforcing rib 6 and a turned down outer dgc 7. In addition, the back plate is provided with triangular wings 8 and these wings preferably extend below the base plate to form si e flanges 9.

properly reinforced 1 invenrawlngs of reference The front edge ofthe base plate 5 and its reinforced lip 7 are cut away to form keyhole indentations 10 and these indentations are each adapted to receive and support a tooth brush in the manner indicated in the drawings.

The forward edges of the triangular wings l1 and the downwardly turned lip 7 is provided at each end with a reduced extension 12. Each extension 12 fits in the notched end of each wing 8 and is f0 ded around back and against the outer side of each wing, 1

The structure is, therefore, not only formed of one piece; but it is rigidly reinforced at a number of points and the main parts are firmly locked together by the reduced extension 12. bviously, enough space will be provided for tooth brushes and toilet articles connected therewith, although the device is comparatively small and compact.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

1. A tooth brush holder comprising a main shelf, a back, side wings and a supplemental trough shaped shelf on said back, said supplemental shelf being centrally located and of such length relative to said main shelf that there result pocket-like spaces at either end of said main shelf between said supplemental shelf and said wings.

2. A tooth brush holder comprising a main shelf, a backside wings and'a supplemental trough shaped shelf on said back, said supplemental shelf being centrally located and of such length relative to said main shelf t at there result. pocket-like spaces at either end of said main shelf between said supplemental shelf and said wings saidmain shelf having cut-out places in the forward edge for the reception of tooth brushes.

3. A tooth brush holder comprising a back plate, side wings with notches in their fo1' ward edges. a base plate. a depending lip on the forward edge of this base plate, a reduced extension on said lip designed to fit in such notches and fold over against the sides of said wings.

In testimony whereof I hereby atiix my signature.

FRANK O. ACKERS.

Patented Jan. 14., 1919.

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