Abstract: The present invention describes a novel spring mechanism for a razor. In the razor, the spring member may be disposed in a movable member assembly, portions of which may be used for ejection or pivoting. The spring may be fully encompassed within the assembly and be placed within supporting structures therein. The spring is a loop-shaped element having overlapping end portions with free distal ends. Alternately, the spring member is tear drop shaped loop shape with distal ends that are spaced apart. The spring may be disposed within a first and/or second movable member such as an eject button or a pivot member. A retarding structure on the spring provides a retarding force which is based on the interaction of the retarding structure with a protrusion on an assembly portion to keep the spring orientation intact. The spring is desirably comprised of stainless steel and is a flat wire.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel spring mechanism for a razor. In the razor, the spring member may be disposed in a movable member assembly, portions of which may be used for ejection or pivoting. The spring may be fully encompassed within the assembly and be placed within supporting structures therein. The spring is a loop-shaped element having overlapping end portions with free distal ends. Alternately, the spring member is tear drop shaped loop shape with distal ends that are spaced apart. The spring may be disposed within a first and/or second movable member such as an eject button or a pivot member. A retarding structure on the spring provides a retarding force which is based on the interaction of the retarding structure with a protrusion on an assembly portion to keep the spring orientation intact. The spring is desirably comprised of stainless steel and is a flat wire.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel spring mechanism for a razor. In the razor, the spring member may be disposed in a movable member assembly, portions of which may be used for ejection or pivoting. The spring may be fully encompassed within the assembly and be placed within supporting structures therein. The spring is a loop-shaped element having overlapping end portions with free distal ends. Alternately, the spring member is tear drop shaped loop shape with distal ends that are spaced apart. The spring may be disposed within a first and/or second movable member such as an eject button or a pivot member. A retarding structure on the spring provides a retarding force which is based on the interaction of the retarding structure with a protrusion on an assembly portion to keep the spring orientation intact. The spring is desirably comprised of stainless steel and is a flat wire.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor in which the handle comprises a frame and a movable member assembly operably coupled to the frame such that the frame is disposed between the movable member assembly and where the movable member assembly portions are configured to move both above and below the frame. The movement can be linear or rotational. The movable member assembly comprises one or more springs. The first member and the second member are coupled together through said rigid member. The rigid member can include a rigid member platform which has a width to thickness ratio from about 7 to about 60.

Abstract: First and second individual containers each containing a razor cartridge with a storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region. Each container includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the second end wall. A front flange extends outward from the first side wall at the perimeter. A joint secures the front flange of the second individual container to the second side wall of the first individual container at the perimeter. The front flange of the second individual container extends beyond the second side wall of the first individual container and above the storage region of first individual container.

Abstract: First and second individual containers each containing a razor cartridge with a storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region. Each container includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the second end wall. A front flange extends outward from the first side wall at the perimeter. A joint secures the front flange of the second individual container to the second side wall of the first individual container at the perimeter. The front flange of the second individual container extends beyond the second side wall of the first individual container and above the storage region of first individual container.

Abstract: A handle for a razor, the handle having a frame. A pod is coupled to the frame such that the pod is able to rotate relative to the frame. The pod is made of a first material. A cantilever tail extends from the pod. The cantilever tail is comprised of a second material that is different from the first material.

Abstract: A shaving razor with a blade cartridge unit having at least one blade. A handle with a frame and a blade cartridge connecting assembly operatively connected to the frame. The frame has a docking station releasably attached to the blade cartridge unit. The frame has a pod operably coupled to the frame to rotate relative to the frame. The frame has an ejector button. The blade cartridge connecting assembly is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to the frame and the blade cartridge unit is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to the blade and substantially perpendicular to the handle.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor with a frame and a pod operably coupled to the frame such that the pod is configured to rotate about a first axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the frame. The pod has a base and a retention system which applies a resistance torque upon the pod when the pod is rotated from an at rest position about said first axis of rotation. The retention system has a static stiffness of about 0.7 Nmm/deg to about 2.25 Nmm/deg as determined by at least one of a Static Stiffness Test, and a damping of from about 0.03 N*mm*sec/degree to about 0.30 N*mm*sec/degree as determined by a Pendulum Test Method.