Toothpaste Dispensing Disposable Toothbrush

Abstract

An objective of the present invention is to provide users with a specifically designed portable toothbrush, that is pre-filled with toothpaste. It is an aim of the present invention to prevent users from accidentally missing to pack toothpaste or apply toothpaste, before brushing. Accordingly, the present invention comprises a toothbrush with a toothpaste filled handle, that can dispense toothpaste on the bristles either manually or automatically. The present could be easily packed into a travel bag, eliminating the need for carrying cumbersome toothpaste tubes that can leak onto belongings. Further, the present invention could be made available in vending machines, hotel gift shops, and at lobby desks to provide a quick and sanitary solution for those who have left their toothbrush at home. Thus, the present invention is a convenient, portable, and disposable product that specifically helps people on the go to maintain a healthy oral hygiene.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A toothpaste dispensing toothbrush comprising:
 a handle,   a base,   a neck,   a brushing assembly;   the handle comprising a body, a toothpaste compartment, and a toothpaste dispensing assembly;   the brushing assembly comprising a brush head, a bristle component, a plurality of openings, and a toothpaste channel;   the toothpaste compartment traversing into a first end of the body;   the base being mounted over the first end;   the neck being attached to a second end of the body, opposite to the first end across the body;   the brush head being mounted adjacent to the neck, opposite to the body;   the bristle component being mounted onto a brushing surface of the brush head;   the plurality of openings traversing into the brushing surface;   the toothpaste channel traversing through the brush head and the neck into the toothpaste compartment;   the plurality of openings being in fluid communication with the toothpaste compartment through the toothpaste channel; and   the toothpaste dispensing assembly being operatively coupled in between the base and the toothpaste compartment, wherein manipulating the base forces a quantity of toothpaste out of the toothpaste compartment, into the plurality of openings, through the toothpaste channel.   
     
     
         2 . The toothbrush of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the toothpaste dispensing assembly comprising, a threaded rod, a plunger base, a retainer, a central hole, a female threading, a plunger top, and a plunger seal;   the threaded rod comprising an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is positioned opposite to the lower end across the threaded rod;   the upper end being rotatably attached to the retainer;   the lower end being attached adjacent to the plunger base;   the retainer being mounted within the toothpaste compartment, adjacent the second end;   the plunger base being mounted over the first end of the body;   the base being rotatably mounted to the plunger base, opposite to the first end;   the central hole normally traversing through the plunger top, the plunger seal, and the plunger base;   the female threading being laterally attached to the plunger top within the central hole;   the threaded rod traversing through the plunger base, the plunger top, and the plunger seal;   the threaded rod being engaged by the female threading;   the plunger seal being mounted adjacent to the plunger top, opposite to the plunger base; and   the threaded rod, the plunger base, the central hole, and the retainer being concentrically aligned.   
     
     
         3 . The toothbrush of  claim 2 , wherein linear motion of the plunger seal terminates as the plunger seal touches the retainer. 
     
     
         4 . The toothbrush of  claim 2 , wherein the plunger seal is coterminous with the toothpaste compartment. 
     
     
         5 . The toothbrush of  claim 2 , comprising:
 the toothpaste dispensing assembly further comprising at least one plunger track and at least one plunger flange;   the plunger track being laterally mounted within the toothpaste compartment;   the plunger track extending between the retainer and the plunger base;   the plunger flange being laterally connected to the plunger seal; and   the plunger flange being slidably engaged along the plunger track.   
     
     
         6 . The toothbrush of  claim 2 , comprising:
 a head;   a base fastener;   the head being connected adjacent to the lower end;   the head being positioned in between the plunger base and the base; and   the base fastener being connected in between the base and the head.   
     
     
         7 . The toothbrush of  claim 2 , comprising:
 a human interface device (HID);   a base compartment;   the toothpaste dispensing assembly further comprising a motor and a battery;   the HID being laterally mounted onto the base;   the base compartment being positioned within the base;   the motor and the battery being mounted within the base compartment;   the motor being rotatably coupled to the threaded rod;   the motor and the HID being electrically coupled to the battery; and   the HID being electronically coupled to the motor.   
     
     
         8 . The toothbrush of  claim 7 , wherein the motor comprises a stepper motor, which actuates rotation of the threaded rod for a fixed duration. 
     
     
         9 . The toothbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the body is cylindrical. 
     
     
         10 . The toothbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a knurled outer surface. 
     
     
         11 . The toothbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is rubber coated. 
     
     
         12 . The toothbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the bristle component comprises fiber bristles with beveled edges.