Adjustable toothbrush collar

Abstract

An adjustable toothbrush collar includes a body arranged in a strip, band, or similar structure that is configured to wrap around a portion of a toothbrush. The adjustable toothbrush collar may further include an attachment mechanism operable to secure the body around the portion of the toothbrush. The body may include and/or be formed of an absorbent material that is operable to prevent and/or reduce one or more substances traveling from the bristles of the toothbrush past the portion of the toothbrush around which the adjustable toothbrush collar is secured.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An adjustable toothbrush collar, comprising:
 a strip of absorbent material; and   adhesive positioned on a surface of the strip of the absorbent material;   wherein:
 the strip of the absorbent material is configured to wrap around a portion of a toothbrush; 
 the adhesive is configured to secure the strip of the absorbent material in place around the portion of the toothbrush; and 
 the strip of the absorbent material is operable to absorb material moving from bristles of the toothbrush while the strip of the absorbent material is secured around the portion of the toothbrush. 
   
     
     
         2 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 1 , further comprising a backing that covers the adhesive. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 2 , wherein the backing is removable to expose the adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive covers the surface of the strip of the absorbent material. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is configured to attach to the portion of the toothbrush. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the surface is a first surface;   the adhesive is configured to attach to a second surface of the strip of the absorbent material; and   the second surface is opposite the first surface.   
     
     
         7 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the surface is a first surface;   the adhesive is configured to attach to an attachment component positioned on a second surface of the strip of the absorbent material; and   the second surface is opposite the first surface.   
     
     
         8 . An adjustable toothbrush collar, comprising:
 a body configured in a band shape having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface;   absorbent material disposed on the first surface; and   adhesive disposed on the second surface;   wherein:
 the adhesive is configured to secure the body while the body is wrapped around a portion of a toothbrush; and 
 the absorbent material is operable to resist passage of material from bristles of the toothbrush beyond the portion of the toothbrush while the body is wrapped around the portion of the toothbrush. 
   
     
     
         9 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 8 , wherein the adhesive covers only part of the second surface. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 8 , wherein the adhesive is configured to:
 release after securing the body while the body is wrapped around the portion of the toothbrush; and   re-secure the body when the body is re-wrapped around the toothbrush.   
     
     
         11 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the portion of the toothbrush is a first portion of the toothbrush; and   the body is re-wrapped around a second portion of the toothbrush.   
     
     
         12 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first portion of the toothbrush is a neck of the toothbrush; and   the second portion of the toothbrush is at least one of a head of the toothbrush or a handle of the toothbrush.   
     
     
         13 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 8 , wherein the adjustable toothbrush collar is disposable. 
     
     
         14 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 8 , wherein the adjustable toothbrush collar is washable. 
     
     
         15 . An adjustable toothbrush collar, comprising:
 a strip of absorbent material; and   an attachment mechanism;   wherein:
 the strip of the absorbent material is configured to wrap around a portion of a toothbrush; 
 the attachment mechanism is configured to secure the strip of the absorbent material in place around the portion of the toothbrush; and 
 the strip of the absorbent material is operable to absorb material moving from bristles of the toothbrush while the strip of the absorbent material is wrapped around the portion of the toothbrush. 
   
     
     
         16 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises adhesive. 
     
     
         17 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a magnetic element. 
     
     
         18 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a set of hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         19 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes a hook. 
     
     
         20 . The adjustable toothbrush collar of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises at least one of twistable wire, a string, or a snap.