Toothbrush holder

A toothbrush holder for shielding the bristle head of a toothbrush, said toothbrush including said head and an extended handle, comprising:

• a box, said box having at least a back member, side panels extended from opposite sides of said back member, the top and front of said box being open, the bottom of said box including a restricted opening whereby said handle may be passed through said box between said top and said bottom;
• a lid, one of said lid and said side panels having pins extending therefrom and engaging in holes in the other one of said lid and side panels whereby said lid is pivotably mounted to said side panels, said lid in a first pivoted position exposing said open box top for passage therethrough of said handle, said lid in a second pivoted position being adapted to cover said open front and open top of said box, said lid having a leaf extending between said side panels, said leaf obstructing the passage of said brush head through said box, the force of said head against said leaf causing said lid to pivot on said pins whereby the front and top of said box are covered, said brush being supported on said leaf.