Patents by Inventor Craig Provost

Craig 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).

  • Dedicated attachment systems for consumer products
    Patent number: 10035276
    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: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Shaving systems
    Patent number: 10022882
    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 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: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • DEDICATED ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20180141226
    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: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • PIVOTING RAZORS
    Publication number: 20180071933
    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: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Pivoting razors
    Patent number: 9844887
    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: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Shaving Assembly Dispenser
    Publication number: 20170347768
    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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
  • SHAVING RAZOR ACCESSORY
    Publication number: 20170282391
    Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker
  • SHAVING RAZOR TRAY
    Publication number: 20170280849
    Abstract: A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker
  • Dedicated Attachment Systems for Consumer Products
    Publication number: 20170266828
    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: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Shaving razor stand
    Patent number: 9730500
    Abstract: Stands for safety shaving razors are disclosed. The stands include a pair of generally vertical members, connected by a generally U-shaped horizontal member configured to receive a portion of a razor handle, and a base configured with a cavity dimensioned to receive a portion of the razor handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, Robert A. Wilson, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
  • RAZOR CARTRIDGES
    Publication number: 20170217033
    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: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring, John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost
  • RAZOR CARTRIDGES
    Publication number: 20170203451
    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: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker, Craig A. Provost, Douglas R. Kohring
  • SHAVING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170182672
    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: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • SHAVING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170173807
    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 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: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Dedicated attachment systems for consumer products
    Patent number: 9669555
    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: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Shaving Assembly Dispenser
    Publication number: 20170119126
    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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
  • Shaving systems
    Patent number: 9630331
    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 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
  • Shaving systems
    Patent number: 9623575
    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 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: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • METAL SPRING RETURN
    Publication number: 20170080585
    Abstract: A replaceable shaving assembly comprising 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 comprising a return element configured to provide a return force between the blade unit and handle, the return element comprising a metal leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Aaron G. Cantrell
  • RAZOR CARTRIDGE GUARDS
    Publication number: 20170043491
    Abstract: Razor cartridges are disclosed that include an elastomeric guard having a plurality of curved fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring