A toothbrush handling device for handling of toothbrushes during the manufacturing process. The device is a rigid toothbrush holder with fixed dimensions which is easily transported in a conveyor type apparatus. The holder is formed with a generally toothbrush-shaped portion and terminates in at least one cavity suitable to hold at least the head portion of the toothbrush such that the bristles do not contact any interior surface of the cavity. If only one cavity is present, it is large enough to permit a gripping mechanism to grasp a portion of the brush to permit the insertion of the brush into or the removal of the brush from the transport device. Also, if more than one cavity is present, the cavities are separated by a supporting wall. The device enables improved and easier handling of the toothbrushes during manufacturing and processing, and protects the bristles from damage during those processes.
A system for holding or transporting engraveable workpieces of different configurations is provided. The system includes a first workpiece carrier that has an internal relief configured to receive a first workpiece having a first configuration. The system also includes a second workpiece carrier that has an internal relief configured to receive a second workpiece having a second configuration. The outer surface of the second workpiece carrier is substantially the same as the outer shape of the first workpiece carrier, to thereby provide a carrier of uniform outer dimensions regardless of the workpiece configuration. The carrier may hold the workpiece within the internal relief through a snap lock and in such a manner as to avoid contact with and possible damage from an adjacently stored workpiece.
