Patents by Inventor Douglas R. Kohring

Douglas R. Kohring 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: 20240083047
    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: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, William E. Tucker, Graig A. Provost, Douglas R. Kohring
  • 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
  • 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: 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
  • 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: 10967531
    Abstract: Razor cartridges are disclosed that include an elastomeric guard having a plurality of curved fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: 10967533
    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: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: 10960558
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker, Craig A. Provost, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Publication number: 20200246990
    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 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring, John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost
  • Publication number: 20200164537
    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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: William E. TUCKER, Craig A. PROVOST, John W. GRIFFIN, Aaron G. CANTRELL, Douglas R. KOHRING
  • Patent number: 10500747
    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 provides resistance during shaving and positions the blade unit in a rest position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, Aaron G. Cantrell, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Publication number: 20190366572
    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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • 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
  • 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: 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: D870380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: D870969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Patent number: D886377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring