Toothbrush with transparent handle

Abstract

A toothbrush comprises an elongated handle and a head having cleaning elements extending outwardly from the head. At least a portion of the handle is made from a water clear material having low durometer hardness. At least one object may be embedded within the handle. The object would be visible through the outer surface of the handle.

1 . A toothbrush comprising an elongated handle, a head secured to one end of said handle, cleaning elements extending outwardly from an outer surface of said head, at least a portion of said handle being made from a water clear material having an outer surface, at least one object mounted within said handle, said object being visible through said outer surface of said handle, and said water clear material having low durometer hardness to enhance sensorial tactility when a user grips said handle.  
     
     
         2 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein all of said handle is made from said water clear material.  
     
     
         3 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said water clear material is an elastomer material having a durometer range of Shore A 1-15.  
     
     
         4 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said at least one object is a plurality of speckles embedded within said water clear material.  
     
     
         5 . The toothbrush of  claim 4  wherein said speckles are holographic speckles.  
     
     
         6 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said at least one object are colorants embedded within said water clear material.  
     
     
         7 . The toothbrush of  claim 6  wherein said colorants are translucent.  
     
     
         8 . The toothbrush of  claim 6  wherein said colorants are thermochromic colorants.  
     
     
         9 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said at least one object is a figurine.  
     
     
         10 . The toothbrush of  claim 9  wherein said figurine is embedded within said water clear material.  
     
     
         11 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said toothbrush is a power operated toothbrush, and said head including at least one movable section power driven by power operated structure in said handle.  
     
     
         12 . The toothbrush of  claim 11  wherein said at least one object is said power operated structure, and said power operated structure includes batteries and a motor and a shaft driven by said motor.  
     
     
         13 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said handle terminates in a flat base.  
     
     
         14 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said head is made from an opaque material.  
     
     
         15 . The toothbrush of  claim 14  wherein a neck portion connects said head to said handle, and said neck portion being opaque.  
     
     
         16 . The toothbrush of  claim 14  wherein a neck portion connects said head to said handle, and said neck portion being made from said water clear material.  
     
     
         17 . The toothbrush of  claim 1  wherein said head is non-detachably secured to said handle.  
     
     
         18 . A toothbrush comprising an elongated handle, a head secured to one head of said handle, cleaning elements extending outwardly from an outer surface of said head, at least a portion of said handle being made from a water clear elastomer material, and said water clear elastomer material having a durometer range of Shore A 1-15 to enhance sensorial tactility when a user grips said handle.  
     
     
         19 . The toothbrush of  claim 18  wherein all of said handle is made from said water clear material.  
     
     
         20 . The toothbrush of  claim 18  wherein said head is non-detachably secured to said handle.