Razor Patents (Class 206/208)
  • Patent number: 10294011
    Abstract: A blade dispenser apparatus includes a body, a blade receptacle coupled to and repositionable in relation to the body, a blade holder coupled to and repositionable in relation to the blade receptacle, and an actuator coupled to the blade holder, the actuator being deployable for repositioning of the blade holder to dispense a blade or for disengaging a portion of the blade receptacle from the body allowing a user of the blade dispenser to access the blade receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: PACIFIC HANDY CUTTER, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Garavaglia, Brandon L. Spoelstra, Markus Gropl
  • Patent number: 10053272
    Abstract: A consumer product package comprising a tub comprising a base and a perimeter wall defining a cavity, the base comprising at least two projections extending from the base within the cavity, the at least two projections spaced apart from the perimeter wall; and a consumer product disposed within the cavity such that each of the at least two projections define a recessed portion to receive the consumer product, wherein the base comprises a secondary projection having a height different than a height of each of the at least two projections, the secondary projection free of contact from the consumer product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: The Gillette Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert Charles Doherty, Richard Kevin Sennett, Shu Chen
  • Patent number: 8883075
    Abstract: An attractive and compact device and an effective method to store and disinfect a manual shaving razor are disclosed. The method reduces corrosion of the razor's metal blades. A compact container has separate but suitably connected chambers allowing for economy of use of as disinfectant liquid combining alcohol, detergent or soap and skin conditioner. By protecting the razor in one enclosed chamber, oxidative damage and rusting of blades is avoided. A knife edge element is placed at the bottom of another chamber to pierce the foil seal of a suitably inserted bottle within the other chamber. An optional third, drainage chamber below the other two chambers allows for appropriate drainage and removal both of excess fluid used, as well as hair and debris from the blades. The design of the device is compact and attractive, as is the method an extremely effective way of protecting and disinfecting the razor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher J Henry, Robert F Patterson
  • Publication number: 20140215971
    Abstract: An attractive and compact device and an effective method to store and disinfect a manual shaving razor are disclosed. The method reduces corrosion of the razor's metal blades. A compact container has separate but Suitably connected chambers allowing for economy of use of as disinfectant liquid combining alcohol, detergent or soap and skin conditioner. By protecting the razor in one enclosed chamber, oxidative damage and rusting of blades is avoided. A knife edge element is placed at the bottom of another chamber to pierce the foil seal of a suitably inserted bottle within the other chamber. An optional third, drainage chamber below the other two chambers allows for appropriate drainage and removal both of excess fluid used, as well as hair and debris from the blades. The design of the device is compact and attractive, as is the method an extremely effective way of protecting and disinfecting the razor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher J Henry, Robert F. Patterson
  • Patent number: 8770398
    Abstract: A container that retains a razor blade cartridge within the container with a handle attached to the razor blade cartridge with the handle partially within the container and partially extending out of the container. The container is a spring biased container to keep it closed and it is necessary to provide a force that overcomes the spring force and open the container so that the handle and attached razor blade cartridge can be removed from the container which then snaps shut due to the closing spring force, the safety razor with razor blade cartridge and handle are ready for immediate use. Antiseptic and/or desiccant can be retained in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Bonfit America Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Krok, Brian Steinhobel
  • Patent number: 8757370
    Abstract: A container that retains a razor blade cartridge within the container with a handle attached to the razor blade cartridge with the handle partially within the container and partially extending out of the container. The container is a spring biased container to keep it closed and it is necessary to provide a force that overcomes the spring force and open the container so that the handle and attached razor blade cartridge can be removed from the container which then snaps shut due to the closing spring force, the safety razor with razor blade cartridge and handle are ready for immediate use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Bonfit America Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Krok, Brian Steinhobel
  • Publication number: 20140083052
    Abstract: A razor maintenance device with a container, a dripping holder, olive oil, and a mesh. The dripping holder is disposed above the level of the olive oil in the container, therein allowing a razor that had been soaking in the olive oil to be placed in the dripping holder and subsequently drip dry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Steve Cosper
  • Patent number: 8584837
    Abstract: A device for storing shaving razor blades in a manner which prolongs usability includes containment for storing cleaned razor blades and for storing a razor handle. The interior of the housing compartment comprises a reservoir configured for retaining a volume of a cleaning and preserving solution. After shaving, a user detaches the razor blade from the handle and places it within a blade cleaning assembly which provides a means to submerge the blade into the solution. The razor blade is then retrieved for subsequent shaving. The device also provides a removable blade cartridge being especially useful for storing clean blades while traveling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Wayne C. Mather
  • Publication number: 20130213829
    Abstract: A container that retains a razor blade cartridge within the container with a handle attached to the razor blade cartridge with the handle partially within the container and partially extending out of the container. The container is a spring biased container to keep it closed and it is necessary to provide a force that overcomes the spring force and open the container so that the handle and attached razor blade cartridge can be removed from the container which then snaps shut due to the closing spring force, the safety razor with razor blade cartridge and handle are ready for immediate use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: BONFIT AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Paul Krok, Brian Steinhobel
  • Publication number: 20110225834
    Abstract: A container (1) having a removable lid (3) for holding a shaving razor (6) and a liquid solution (7), preferably of water and alcohol. The lid has an opening (4) for accepting the head (5) of a shaving razor (6). A gasket (10) located around the opening seals the container and prevents the liquid solution from evaporating. Measurement lines (8) located on the perimeter wall (2) of the container indicate how much liquid solution to place in the container. A shaving razor may be placed into the container through the opening and the gasket so that the head of the razor with the blade cartridge is submerged in the alcohol and water solution and the handle of the razor extends out of the lid through the opening and the gasket, which forms a seal around the handle (9), thereby helping to prevent the liquid solution from evaporating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Dante Cirilli
  • Patent number: 7984722
    Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver. The system includes a cleaning device having a housing configured to hold the shaver upside down to place the operator head in a basin for cleaning the same with a liquid supplied from a tank. The apparatus incorporates an externally controllable electric circuit for driving the operator head in accordance with an external electric signal generated by a controller within the device. The device's housing has a signal transmitting means for transmitting the electric signal, while the apparatus has a signal receiving means which comes into electrical interconnection with the signal transmitting means. The signal receiving means is disposed intermediate the height of the apparatus such that the electrical interconnection can be made within the height of the apparatus, requiring no extra height dimension to the system for the electrical interconnection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsuhiro Saito, Jyuzaemon Iwasaki, Hiroyuki Kameoka, Yasuo Ibuki, Fumio Taniguchi, Kotaro Yanagi, Hiroshi Shigeta
  • Patent number: 7858027
    Abstract: A razor protection system includes a container for holding a protective liquid such as mineral oil for protecting the razor of a non-electric shaver. The protective liquid floats on water, which is used to control the level of the protective liquid. A shaver support adjacent the container supports the razor within the container spaced upwardly from the bottom the container above the water. In one embodiment, the shaver support is movable to alternately immerse the razor in the protective liquid and remove the razor from the protective liquid. The shaver support preferably supports the shaver when the razor is not immersed to allow the protective liquid to drip from the razor into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Brett J. Trissel
  • Patent number: 7588039
    Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver. The system includes a cleaning device having a housing configured to hold the shaver upside down to place the operator head in a basin for cleaning the same with a liquid supplied from a tank. The apparatus incorporates an externally controllable electric circuit for driving the operator head in accordance with an external electric signal generated by a controller within the device. The device's housing has a signal transmitting means for transmitting the electric signal, while the apparatus has a signal receiving means which comes into electrical interconnection with the signal transmitting means. The signal receiving means is disposed intermediate the height of the apparatus such that the electrical interconnection can be made within the height of the apparatus, requiring no extra height dimension to the system for the electrical interconnection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsuhiro Saito, Jyuzaemon Iwasaki, Hiroyuki Kameoka, Yasuo Ibuki, Fumio Taniguchi, Kotaro Yanagi, Hiroshi Shigeta
  • Publication number: 20090188816
    Abstract: A storage vessel for holding between shaves a wet razor with its head and cutting blade submerged in a liquid and its handle held out of the liquid and dry. The vessel liquid is comprised of a mixture of hydrophobic and hygroscopic materials and of anti-viral and anti-bacterial materials, effective to reduce cutting blade oxidation due to exposure to water and air during nonuse storage and to maintain the blade sharp and sanitary for shaving comfort. These materials specifically might be mineral oil and calcium chloride (CaCl2), and nano-gold or nano-silver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Ankur Purohit
  • Patent number: 7562665
    Abstract: A cleaning device utilizes a cleaning liquid composed of a solute dissolved in a solution for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus. The device includes a housing configured to hold the hair removing apparatus, a basin mounted in the housing for receiving therein the operator head, and a tank storing the solution or the liquid. A circulator is provided to circulate the cleaning liquid between the tank and the basin. The device includes a container which is configured to hold the solute and is formed separately from the tank. The container is disposed in a circulation path between the basin and the tank in order to replenish the solute into the circulating solution or the liquid. Thus, the solute can be constantly supplied to the solution or the cleaning liquid for maintaining the cleaning effect over a prolonged period of use and for easy replenishment of the solute, eliminating the necessity of replacing the whole cleaning liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsuhiro Saito, Hiroyuki Kameoka, Jyuzaemon Iwasaki, Fumio Taniguchi, Yasuo Ibuki, Hiroshi Shigeta
  • Patent number: 7172069
    Abstract: A replacement cartridge container is provided that includes a tub and a selectively removable lid. The tub includes a base panel attached to a side panel. The base panel and the side panel each have an interior surface and an exterior surface. A cavity is formed contiguous with the interior surfaces of the base panel and the side panel. The selectively removable lid attaches to the tub and forms a seal with the tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Coffin, Chris A. Barone
  • Patent number: 7159324
    Abstract: A storage device for a shaving razor replacement cartridge package, including a base member having at least one package-receiving storage region, and one or more covered packages that are each located in a respective storage region. The covered package contains a shaving cartridge including a plastic housing and a plurality of blades. The storage region preferably provides a retention force, e.g., by opposed members, to retain a respective package within the compartment with a retention force. The retention force is preferably determined so that is less than an opening force needed to initiate opening of a removable cover seated on the stored package. The storage device can include shaving razor engagement structure for carrying a razor generally aligned with the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Charles Bridgham Worrick, III
  • Patent number: 7143517
    Abstract: A cleaning device for a shaving apparatus, includes a container for receiving the shaving apparatus. The container is at least partially filled with a cleaning fluid. The cleaning device of the invention also includes a device to limit the immersion depth of the shaving apparatus in the container dependent on the level of the cleaning fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Diana Kappes, Andreas Larscheid, Uwe Ludäscher
  • Patent number: 6634492
    Abstract: A housing for a shaving razor with razor blade(s) immersed in oil or another liquid. The primary structure permits a minimal quantity of oil or other liquid to submerge the razor blade with the razor handle upright. It also may feature a catch extension on the back wall to aid oil drainage from the submersed end. The second structure is a frontally mounted lid with razor handle positioned for easy access. To secure the housing in the desired position, a “hook and loop” type attachment device can be provided to allow removal for cleaning. In another embodiment, an insert may be disposed within the housing, next to the back wall. The insert has a razor handle receiving portion and a razor blade catch extension. In another embodiment, the housing may be formed in a free-standing configuration so that it may be rested upon a countertop or table. This embodiment may be formed with a container holding portion having an oil container recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Jerry Cox
  • Patent number: 6415517
    Abstract: A storage device, e.g., for a shaving razor and replacement cartridges, including a base member having at least one storage compartment, and one or more sealed packages that are each located in a respective storage compartment. The sealed package contains a shaving cartridge including a plastic housing and a plurality of blades. Each compartment provides a retention force, e.g., by opposed members, to retain a respective package within the compartment with a retention force that is less than a peeling force needed to initiate peeling of a cover layer sealably connected to the stored package. The cover has shaving razor engagement structure for carrying a razor on an external surface of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Charles Bridgham Worrick, III
  • Patent number: 6145657
    Abstract: A housing for a shaving razor with razor blade(s) immersed in oil or another liquid. The housing will be of two elements with no working parts. The primary structure permits a minimal quantity of oil or other liquid to submerge the razor blade element with razor handle upright. It will also feature a catch extension on the back wall to aid oil drainage from the submersed end. The second structure is a frontally mounted lid with razor handle positioned for easy access. The oil is a light viscosity plant derivative such as sunflower oil or peanut oil or other liquids which will not affect the shaving razor's parts or the containment cell and will contain a tocopherol vitamin A stabilizer along with a biocide. To secure the housing in the desired position, a "hook and loop" type attachment device, such as Velcro.TM., will be provided to allow removal for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Jerry Cox
  • Patent number: 6006760
    Abstract: A system for and method of shaving includes a bath of an evaporative astringent material such as witch hazel extract and alcohol in which a razor head is soaked after each shave and is used for the next shave while still wet with the material of the bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Inventor: Robert W. Benzinger
  • Patent number: 5934459
    Abstract: The present invention provides a non-corrosive flexible storage pouch with reservoir bottom for storing a razor, and its method of use. The flexible storage pouch contains a skin conditioner and oil solution that is lighter than water. During use of the pouch, a razor is submerged into the conditioner and oil mixture. The razor rests on support structures within the pouch. Water and debris from the razor settle to the bottom of the pouch and are removed from contact with the razor. Storage of the razor reduces the corrosive effect of water on a razor and helps prevent the bonding of debris to the razor, enhancing the life span of the razor. The conditioner in the pouch moisturizes the skin during shaving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Razorguard, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Winsell
  • Patent number: 5615858
    Abstract: This is a wall holder for an arced and handled shaving device. The holder includes an arced holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Gerald A. Sferruzza, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5007533
    Abstract: An open-top vessel having a closure cap, and a razor holder for releasably supporting a water rinsed razor and its blade within the vessel spaced below the closure cap. The vessel may be filled with mineral oil to a level above the blade, to have the blade submerged in the mineral oil. The razor holder may be supported on the closure cap, and rotatable via an exposed handle, for moving the razor as submerged in the mineral oil. More than one vessel may be used, as a kit, with each additional vessel also having a closure cap, a razor holder, and handle; and one or more vessels may be filled with mineral oil and one or more vessels may be left empty. The razor may be moved from vessel to vessel successively as it is being treated with the mineral oil and stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Anshal, Inc.
    Inventor: Ahnal A. Purohit
  • Patent number: 4984364
    Abstract: A perforated partition is mounted in a disposable razor head housing in angular relation to the blade, thereby defining with the housing a refrigerant-receiving chamber disposed in surrounding relation to the blade. A wall is mounted in the housing in spaced, parallel relation to the perforated partition to define an expansion chamber. One or more capped ports are provided in the housing to introduce a refrigerant which is a non-toxic freezable solution typically used to cool lunch boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventor: Richmond R. Simmons
  • Patent number: 4826042
    Abstract: The present invention includes a holder for blades having a dispensing opening through which a single blade can be slideably ejected by either a sliding ejector or manual manipulation through a thumb slot. The blades within the holder are aligned by a free floating partition which is biased toward the dispensing opening by at least one rubber band formed in a double loop configuration. The double loop configuration orients the rubber band such that it loops around the back of the holder, loops adjacent the front of the holder, and loops around the back of the sliding partition. The ejector includes an extension to occlude the edge of a dispensed blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Le-Jo Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Nick Vujovich
  • Patent number: 4615436
    Abstract: A magnetic conditioning device whereby a magnetic influence acts upon a cutting edge, such as a razor blade, at an angle of substantially 45.degree. incident thereto so as to maintain the sharpness of the cutting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Inventor: John L. Hastie
  • Patent number: 4542575
    Abstract: A push key and blade-receiving cartridge are provided for removing, inverting and reinserting an injector blade into a razor. Preferred embodiments of the cartridge include pivotally mounted guides for separating the clamping members of a razor head and guiding the razor head into position with respect to the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Inventor: Dennis Revoyr
  • Patent number: 4496047
    Abstract: The pack consists of a single card having an aperture therein shaped and dimensioned to receive and support the heads of a stack of disposable razors. The handle of each razor contains a slot and the assembled handles are secured to the card by a tongue which extends through the slots in the razor handles and is secured at its opposite ends to the card. In a modification, the slots are formed in the ends of the razor handles and a part of the card extends into each of the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Wilkinson Sword Limited
    Inventor: Derrick R. Gatley
  • Patent number: 4268439
    Abstract: Basic azo dyestuffs which are free from sulfonic acid and carboxylic acid groups and correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein the radical have the below mentioned meaning, water-solubility and drawing speed and are used for dyeing and printing of polymers and copolymers of acrylnitrile, acid-modified polyesters or polyamides, and for dyeing of leather, tanned cotton, polyurethanes, writing liquids, lignin-containing fibres and for coloring of printing pastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Winfried Kruckenberg