Patents by Inventor Clive Alan Francis

Clive Alan Francis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Blade re-sharpener and method
    Patent number: 6488834
    Abstract: A razor blade sharpener utilising the principles of an electrochemical cell. The blade (10) forms an anode (−) and a cathodic plate (16) is provided in close proximity to the razor edge (12) to be sharpened. The present invention electrochemically sharpens the edge (12) of the blade tip (14) to provide a fresh, or “as new” razor blade. The blade sharpener has additional uses for sharpening, for example, kitchen knifes and surgical blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Clive Alan Francis