Patents by Inventor Craig A. Provost

Craig A. Provost 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).

  • Publication number: 20240123641
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: SL SHAVECO LLC
    Inventors: William E. TUCKER, Douglas R. KOHRING, John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST
  • Publication number: 20240083052
    Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20240083054
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. WILSON, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 11642804
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20230093982
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. WILSON, Craig A. PROVOST, John W. GRIFFIN
  • Patent number: 11602867
    Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge comprising: an elongated housing defining a central open area, and, adjacent each short edge of the housing, a clip-receiving aperture and a clip-receiving channel; a plurality of blades disposed within the open area of the housing, and a pair of clips, each clip having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg extending through the clip-receiving aperture and being bent against a lower surface of the housing, and the second leg being wrapped around the housing and seated in the clip-receiving channel. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: DORCO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: 11548178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20220371212
    Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20220227015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: William E. TUCKER, Douglas R. KOHRING, John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST
  • Patent number: 11325270
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
  • Patent number: 11317691
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
  • Publication number: 20220055240
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 11186003
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20210308890
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER, John W. GRIFFIN
  • Patent number: 11130248
    Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably 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 provides resistance during shaving and positions the blade unit in a rest position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, Aaron G. Cantrell, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: 11123889
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 11077569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20210213631
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, William E. TUCKER, Craig A. PROVOST, Douglas R. KOHRING
  • Patent number: 10974404
    Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an elastomeric element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20210101299
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin