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: 20190353536
    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 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: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: 10421204
    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: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: DORCO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Publication number: 20190263010
    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 on the interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
  • Patent number: 10391654
    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 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 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Publication number: 20190232511
    Abstract: Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
  • Patent number: 10349719
    Abstract: A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker
  • Patent number: 10350774
    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: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20190210234
    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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
  • Patent number: 10328587
    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 on the interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20190152080
    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: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 10293504
    Abstract: Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Patent number: 10272580
    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: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Patent number: 10272579
    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: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 10183407
    Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, a shell bearing element, and an interface element. The interface element is configured to removeably connect the shaving assembly to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted. In some cases, a return element is integrally formed on the shell bearing unit 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: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20180360187
    Abstract: A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20180326607
    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 an 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: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 10104950
    Abstract: Stands for safety shaving razors are disclosed. The stands include a body defining a cavity configured to receive a handle of the razor and a base from which the body extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, Robert A. Wilson, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20180290321
    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 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 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: 10085539
    Abstract: A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker
  • Patent number: 10052776
    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 an 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: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin