Patents Assigned to SL IP COMPANY LLC
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Publication number: 20240083047Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a blade geometry that is designed to provide a close, comfortable shave. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: SL IP Company LLCInventors: John W. GRIFFIN, William E. Tucker, Graig A. Provost, Douglas R. Kohring
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Publication number: 20240083052Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: SL IP Company LLCInventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
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Publication number: 20240083054Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: SL IP Company LLCInventors: Robert A. WILSON, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
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Patent number: 11642804Abstract: Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and a return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
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Publication number: 20230093982Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: SL IP Company LLCInventors: Robert A. WILSON, Craig A. PROVOST, John W. GRIFFIN
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Patent number: 11548178Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
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Publication number: 20220371212Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: SL IP Company LLCInventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
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Publication number: 20220227015Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a lubricating strip geometry that is designed to work with the blade geometry and other cartridge features to provide a close, comfortable shave over the intended lifetime of the cartridge. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: William E. TUCKER, Douglas R. KOHRING, John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST
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Patent number: 11325271Abstract: Shaving razors and shaving assemblies for wet shaving, including a blade unit pivotably mounted on an interface element, are disclosed. Pivoting of the blade unit is accomplished using a shell bearing arrangement in which the shell bearing member is provided on an interface element. An elastomeric return element is provided to bias the blade unit towards a rest position.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: William E. Tucker, Dougals R. Kohring
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Patent number: 11325270Abstract: A replaceable shaving assembly including a blade unit and an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, the interface element including a return element configured to provide a return force between the blade unit and handle, the return element including a metal leaf spring.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
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Patent number: 11325272Abstract: Shaving razors and shaving assemblies for wet shaving are disclosed, which include a blade unit pivotably mounted on arms extending from an interface element. The arms have features that allow them to flex, in some cases in a differential manner depending on the direction of applied forces.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: William E. Tucker, Dougals R. Kohring
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Patent number: 11317691Abstract: Containers are described herein for the transportation and distribution of replaceable consumer products, e.g. interchangeable shaving assemblies. The containers described herein include a mechanism to securely hold the container in predetermined open and closed positions. The interior of the container may provided features which serve to hold and protect the shaving assemblies when not in use, e.g., during transport or storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
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Publication number: 20220055240Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
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Patent number: 11186003Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: SL IP Company LLCInventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
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Patent number: 11123889Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include (a) a handle having a distal end and a proximal end; and (b) a shaving assembly, disposed at the distal end of the handle, the shaving assembly including a blade unit comprising a plurality of blades disposed in a housing, the housing having a front cutting side and an opposite rear side and a plurality of measurement elements on a trailing edge of the rear side.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
