Toothbrush doctor system

Abstract

A toothbrush holding device for a toothbrush(es) comprises: a housing having an inner volume for storing a liquid and having a horizontally drawn fill line; a weighted base stand; and a lid. The toothbrush holding device, the lid and the weighted base stand comprise a toothbrush containing and holding assembly. Further, the toothbrush holding device comprises heavy duty plastic, with the housing comprising a cylindrical profile. The toothbrush is invertably-inserted into the toothbrush holding device such that the bristles and the head are located at a bottom of the housing located adjacent the weighted base stand. The toothbrush comprises a head with bristles and a shaft and is an oral hygiene instrument. The housing of the toothbrush holding device is about 8 inches in height and about 1½ inches in diameter thereby permitting the toothbrush to be vertically stored in the toothbrush holding device.

1 . A sanitary toothbrush holding system comprising:
 a toothbrush holding device having,
 a housing having an inner volume for storing an antiseptic liquid and having a horizontal fill line; 
   a weighted base stand;   a lid;   wherein said toothbrush holding device, said lid and said weighted base stand comprise a toothbrush containing and holding assembly;   said toothbrush comprising a head with bristles and a shaft;   wherein said inner volume of said housing is usable to temporarily store said toothbrush(es) therein;   wherein said inner volume of said housing is usable to temporarily store said antiseptic liquid therein;   wherein said horizontal fill line visually indicates to a user-brusher a level by which to fill said antiseptic liquid thereto and thus determine how much volume of said antiseptic liquid to use such as to provide suitable hygenic contact with said antiseptic liquid to disinfect said toothbrush(es) from germs that may be transferred to and fro mouth contact with said user-brusher upon use of said toothbrush(es);   wherein said horizontal fill line is located at a point such that said volume of said antiseptic liquid when filled to said horizontal fill line covers all mouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush(es);   wherein said weighted base stand in combination with said toothbrush holding device serves to lower a center of gravity of said toothbrush containing and holding assembly to prevent tipping of such toothbrush containing and holding assembly and spilling of said antiseptic liquid;   wherein said weighted base stand secures said toothbrush holding device in an inverted upright position during a use-period and a non-use period;   wherein said lid is openable and closable in relation to said housing to permit access by said user-brusher to said toothbrush(es) in toothbrush holding device; and   wherein said sanitary toothbrush holding system serves to sanitize said toothbrush between brushings performed by said user-brusher.   
     
     
         2 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 1  wherein said toothbrush holding device comprises heavy duty plastic, said housing comprising a cylindrical profile. 
     
     
         3 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 1  wherein said lid comprises a rubber seal thereby providing a secure, air-tight seal providing maximum isolation from germs and bacteria. 
     
     
         4 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 1  wherein said weighted base stand comprises a sturdy, nonskid coating on an underside of said weighted base stand for use in increasing a friction coefficient to prevent sliding of said weighted base stand on a planar surface. 
     
     
         5 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 1  wherein said horizontal fill line is located approximately 3 inches above said weighted base stand such that said mouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush is covered by said antiseptic liquid, said mouth-engaging portions including said head, said bristles, and a portion of said shaft of said toothbrush that contacts a mouth of said user-brusher. 
     
     
         6 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 5  wherein said toothbrush stored within comprises an oral hygiene instrument. 
     
     
         7 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 5  wherein said antiseptic liquid comprises mouthwash. 
     
     
         8 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 7  wherein said mouthwash is used to enhance oral hygiene of said user-brusher. 
     
     
         9 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 8  wherein said mouthwash when used in combination with toothpaste assists in killing bacterial plaque causing cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath. 
     
     
         10 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 3  wherein said lid comprises a flip-top lid, said flip-top lid rotatably manipulatable in relation to said housing. 
     
     
         11 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 10  wherein a plurality of said bristles on said toothbrush(es) are immersed in said antiseptic liquid with said antiseptic liquid being completely sealed and stored within said toothbrush containing and holding assembly via said flip-top lid. 
     
     
         12 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 11  wherein said flip-top lid comprises a hinge. 
     
     
         13 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 12  wherein said hinge does not compromise a sealing action. 
     
     
         14 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 13  wherein said hinge is a fastener which is located at a top end of said housing on said toothbrush holding device. 
     
     
         15 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 1  wherein said toothbrush is invertably-inserted into said toothbrush holding device such that said bristles and said head are located at a bottom of said housing located adjacent said weighted base stand. 
     
     
         16 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 1  wherein said housing of said toothbrush holding device is about 8 inches in height, permitting said toothbrush to be vertically stored in said toothbrush holding device. 
     
     
         17 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 16  wherein said housing of said toothbrush holding device is about 1½ inches in diameter. 
     
     
         18 . A sanitary toothbrush holding system comprising:
 a toothbrush holding device having,
 a housing having an inner volume for storing an antiseptic liquid and having a horizontal fill line; 
   a weighted base stand;   a lid;   wherein said toothbrush holding device, said lid and said weighted base stand comprise a toothbrush containing and holding assembly;   wherein said toothbrush holding device comprises heavy duty plastic, said housing comprising a cylindrical profile;   said toothbrush comprising a head with bristles and a shaft;   wherein said toothbrush comprises an oral hygiene instrument;   wherein said toothbrush is invertably-inserted into said toothbrush holding device such that said bristles and said head are located at a bottom of said housing located adjacent said weighted base stand;   wherein said housing of said toothbrush holding device is about 8 inches in height, permitting said toothbrush to be vertically stored in said toothbrush holding device;   wherein said housing of said toothbrush holding device is about 1½ inches in diameter;   wherein said inner volume of said housing is usable to temporarily store said toothbrush(es) therein;   wherein said inner volume of said housing is usable to temporarily store said antiseptic liquid therein;   wherein said horizontal fill line visually indicates to a user-brusher a level by which to fill said antiseptic liquid thereto and thus determine how much volume of said antiseptic liquid to use such as to provide suitable hygenic contact with said antiseptic liquid to disinfect said toothbrush(es) from germs that may be transferred to and fro mouth contact with said user-brusher upon use of said toothbrush(es);   wherein said horizontal fill line is located approximately 3 inches above said weighted base stand such that said mouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush is covered by said antiseptic liquid, said mouth-engaging portions including said head, said bristles, and a portion of said shaft of said toothbrush that contacts a mouth of said user-brusher;   wherein said antiseptic liquid comprises mouthwash;   wherein said mouthwash is used to enhance oral hygiene of said user-brusher;   wherein said mouthwash when used in combination with toothpaste assists in killing bacterial plaque causing cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath;   wherein said horizontal fill line is located at a point such that said volume of said antiseptic liquid when filled to said horizontal fill line covers all mouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush(es);   wherein said weighted base stand in combination with said toothbrush holding device serves to lower a center of gravity of said toothbrush containing and holding assembly to prevent tipping of such toothbrush containing and holding assembly and spilling of said antiseptic liquid;   wherein said weighted base stand comprises a sturdy, nonskid coating on an underside of said weighted base stand for use in increasing a friction coefficient to prevent sliding of said weighted base stand on a planar surface;   wherein said weighted base stand secures said toothbrush holding device in an inverted upright position during a use-period and a non-use period;   wherein said lid is openable and closable in relation to said housing to permit access by said user-brusher to said toothbrush(es) in toothbrush holding device;   wherein said lid comprises a rubber seal thereby providing a secure, air-tight seal providing maximum isolation from germs and bacteria;   wherein said lid comprises a flip-top lid, said flip-top lid rotatably manipulatable in relation to said housing;   wherein a plurality of said bristles on said toothbrush(es) are immersed in said antiseptic liquid with said antiseptic liquid being completely sealed and stored within said toothbrush containing and holding assembly via said flip-top lid;   wherein said flip-top lid comprises a hinge;   wherein said hinge does not compromise a sealing action;   wherein said hinge is a fastener which is located at a top end of said housing on said toothbrush holding device; and   wherein said sanitary toothbrush holding system serves to sanitize said toothbrush between brushings performed by said user-brusher.   
     
     
         19 . The sanitary toothbrush holding system of  claim 18  further comprising a kit including: said toothbrush holding device for at least one toothbrush(es); said toothbrush; said weighted base stand; a container of said antiseptic liquid; and at least one set of user's instructions. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using a sanitary toothbrush holding system comprising the steps of:
 opening a sealed lid of a toothbrush containing and holding assembly;   removing a toothbrush from contact with an antiseptic fluid contained in a housing of a toothbrush holding device;   a user-brusher grasping a handle of said toothbrush and dispensing toothpaste onto bristles of said toothbrush;   initiating brushing of teeth of said user-brusher; and   inserting said toothbrush back into contact with said antiseptic fluid once said user is finished brushing said teeth thereby creating a sanitizing action.