Abstract: A shaving system that includes a housing, one or more blades mounted on the housing, a cap behind the blades on the housing, and a guard structure in front of the blades on the housing, the guard structure including flexible skin-engaging protrusions that engage a user's skin in front of the blades and a water leachable shaving aid composite positioned to deliver a shaving aid to the skin behind the flexible skin-engaging protrusions.

Abstract: A razor body for use with a canister which contains aerosol shaving cream. The razor body may is also combined with the canister such that the razor body and canister form a razor system. The canister includes a body with a head formed on a distal head thereof and a neck formed between the head and the body. A shoulder is defined between the neck and the body. The razor body includes an elongated tubular body portion having walls which define an axially elongated cavity therein. A razor support is positioned on one end of the tubular body and a stabilizing structure is positioned on an end opposite the razor support. A plunger is positioned in the elongated cavity. A plunger includes a shaft with a plunger grip at one end of the shaft and a nozzle assembly positioned on the shaft opposite the plunger grip. The nozzle assembly includes a dispensing port which extends through an elongated slot in the wall of the razor body.

Abstract: This invention pertains to therapeutic wound healing compositions useful for preventing and reducing injury to mammalian cells affixed to razor cartridges to form therapeutic razor cartridges with wound healing compositions. In one embodiment of this invention the therapeutic wound healing composition comprises (a) pyruvate; (b) an antioxidant; and (c) a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. This invention also pertains to methods for making and using the razor cartridges comprising therapeutic wound healing compositions.

Abstract: A razor blade assembly comprising a body assembly having a pair of body end portions and at least one cross member extending therebetween. A first U-shaped housing is provided between the body end portions, the first U-shaped housing having a scalloped edge portion formed along at least one edge thereof; a resilient foam insert is provided, at least a portion of which is disposable within the first U-shaped housing, the insert being impregnated with a lubricating material. A second U-shaped housing is provided having a plurality of fluid dispensing apertures formed therein, the second U-shaped housing being supportable by the foam insert and translatable within a first U-shaped housing, beyond the scalloped edge portion, to discharge a lubricating fluid from the resilient foam insert through the fluid dispensing apertures.

Abstract: A razor having an elongated body within which is contained an internal chamber. The forward end of the internal chamber is closed and is to contain an emollient lotion. The aft end of the internal chamber is to contain a movable slider. Manual movement of the slider is to cause dispensing of the emollient lotion through a dispensing aperture located at the fore end of the elongated body. A shaving head is mounted on the fore end. The aft end of the elongated body is open to provide for easy entry of the emollient lotion and the slider when assembling of the razor.

Abstract: A razor has a razor head and a handle extending from the razor head. The handle defines a chamber holding pressurized shaving cream. A valve, having oppositely positioned flexible valve flaps biased for sealing engagement, selectively permits the emission of the shaving cream from the chamber. A nozzle defining a tube is insertable between the valve flaps for controlled passage of the shaving cream from the chamber.

Abstract: A battery-operated thermal shaver is provided which includes an impeller for directing a stream of heated air to the line of contact between a razor blade and the hair to be cut by the shaver. The impeller is a fan located within an air chamber of the shaver which draws ambient air into the chamber and directs it past a heating element to raise the temperature of the air to 120.degree.-170.degree. F. The impeller then exhausts the heated air through an exhaust port and into proximity with the razor blade. The fan is operated by a motor, having a drive shaft, which is protected against liquid penetration by a liquid barrier. The liquid barrier is a reservoir formed in the base of the fan for holding material immiscible in liquids. During operation, the drive shaft of the motor rotates the impeller while encased within the liquid barrier.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shaving system of the wet shave type comprising a blade member (one or more) and a structure which supports or holds the blade member and which has an external skin engaging portion in proximity to the blade member. The skin engaging portion includes an improved shaving aid composite (or lubricating strip) which contains an inclusion complex of a skin-soothing agent, such as menthol, with a cyclodextrin. Preferably the shaving aid composite comprises a matrix of a water-insoluble polymer, an effective amount of a skin lubricating water-soluble polymer dispersed within the matrix, and an inclusion complex of a skin-soothing agent with a cyclodextrin. Alternatively, the shaving aid composite may comprise a sheath of water-insoluble polymer that surrounds a core which includes a skin-lubricating water-soluble polymer and an inclusion complex of a skin-soothing agent with a cyclodextrin.

Abstract: An improved shaver includes a plate having a substantially flat spreading surface for spreading shaving cream or gel onto an area to be shaved to form a thin substantially uniform layer of shaving cream or gel. The substantially flat spreading surface is preferably as wide as the shaving head and long enough to avoid the shaving cream foam flowing over the bottom of the plate. The shaver preferably includes a chamber for storing the shaving cream and a mechanism for dispensing it onto the substantially flat spreading surface at a preselected rate. The substantially flat surface can include flat parallel projections that are spaced apart from each other. These projections facilitate spreading of the cream or gel. The substantially flat spreading surface can be subdivided into a plurality of articulated panels which can be folded over the shaving head to protect the razor blade.

Abstract: A shaving unit includes a composite that has a surface for engaging the user's skin. The composite contains a water-insoluble polymer, a shaving aid in the form of a lubricant, and a water-swellable polymer which, upon contact with water, enhances the release of the lubricant from the composite onto the skin.

Abstract: A movable blade cartridge including a platform member having a blade seat and a guard member. The guard member is located of forward and parallel to the blade seat so as to form a longitudinal slot between the blade seat and the guard member. A primary blade which is disposed on the blade seat such that the cutting edge of the blade is located rearwardly of the guard member. A substantial portion of the primary blade extends into the slot formed between the guard member and the blade seat such that the blade is flexible into the slot. The guard member further comprises a plurality of upwardly extending protrusions which function as a conditioning bar and engage the shaving surface prior to the shaving process. A spacer is located on the upper surface of the primary blade.

Abstract: A combined shaver and shaving lubricant dispenser including a pressurized lubricant cartridge having a quantity of shaving lubricant disposed therein under pressure and a dispensing valve including a dispensing nozzle extending from the cartridge of the type that allows the lubricant to escape from the cartridge when the dispensing nozzle is depressed; and a shaver/dispensing head including a shaving assembly including at least one razor type shaving blade and a lubricant dispersal nozzle including an attachment fitting that is attachable to the dispensing valve of the cartridge that is in fluid communication with a manifold chamber, the manifold chamber in-turn being in fluid communication with a plurality of dispersing apertures formed between the exterior of the dispensing head and the manifold chamber.

Abstract: A shaving system having a blade and support structure that define external skin engaging surfaces in front of and to the rear of the cutting edge of the blade, the support structure including a shaving aid composite comprised of a blend of ethylene vinyl acetate and a shaving aid composition adjacent the cutting edge of the blade.

Abstract: A twin-blade assembly is formed from two blade steel members (A, B) shaped to have rear mounting legs (3A/B), spring arms (9A, 9B) at opposite ends of the unit, downturned legs (2A, 2B) for reinforcing the members and sharpened blade edges (1A, 1B) on blade strips or margins (5A, 5B). The spring arms can flex to permit relative displacement of the strips (5A, 5B). The assembly may also incorporate a lubricating strip (M), the whole unit and strip being discardable and replaceable as a unit.

Abstract: A new improved cleaning apparatus is provided for all powered-shaver to replace their hand-used brushes for the cutting blade compartment and the cover cleaning. It works quickly, thoroughly and securely, as well as contributes to good health maintenance.

Abstract: There is provided a razor unit having a solid lubricant material which is dampened and swelled, when soaked in the water, for reducing rubbing of the razor unit on the user's skin. The razor unit has a cap member and a pair of blades protruded from the cap member. The cap member has a recess in the inner surface and a notch in the outer surface. The notch communicates with the recess. The solid lubricant material has a smooth surface and is accommodated in the recess. The solid lubricant material is retracted in the outer surface of the cap member, and protrudable from the outer surface through the notch when the material is soaked in the water.

Abstract: A razor including an inner tubular member formed with two opposite longitudinal slots of different length, a blade assembly fitted into the inner tubular member and including a first mounting element and a second mounting element engaged with the first mounting element, an intermediate tubular member enclosing the inner tubular member, an outer tubular member enclosing the intermediate tubular member and having at an inner bottom a protruded portion formed with a plurality of tenons adapted to engage the mortises of the inner tubular member, and a cap having an opening at a center and engageable with a top end of the intermediate tubular member, whereby the razor will be completely kept from dirt when not in use.

Abstract: A razor head comprising at least one movable skin-engaging element which moves in response to forces encountered during shaving and a cleaning member for selectively dislodging shaving debris from small spaces on the razor head. A pair of resilient, spring fingers are integrally formed with the cleaning member for biasing the skin-engaging element. The cleaning member is provided with an actuator button to allow a person shaving to move the cleaning member forwardly to dislodge shaving debris.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shaving system of the wet shave type comprising a blade member (one or more) and a structure which supports or holds the blade member and which has an external skin engaging portion in proximity to the blade member.The skin engaging portion includes an improved shaving aid composite which comprises a matrix of a water-insoluble polymer, an effective amount of a skin lubricating water-soluble polymer dispersed within the matrix, and a compatibilizer material that improves the compatibility of the water-soluble polymer with the water-insoluble polymer so as to reduce the domain size of the water-soluble polymer within the matrix. The improved shaving aid composite provides a greater and more sustained release of the water-soluble polymer during use while maintaining good mechanical integrity. The preferred shaving composite comprises about 15 to 40% polystyrene, about 40 to 80% polyethylene oxide, and about 0.

Abstract: A shaving unit (10) comprises at least one blade (13) and a blade support of moulded polymeric material which provides skin-engaging guard (11) and cap (12) surfaces, and the cap portion (12) and/or the guard portion (11) of the blade support is formed of at least one lubricious polymeric material which is more water-soluble under the conditions present during shaving than it is under other conditions, or of a mixture of such a lubricious polymeric material with one or more other materials.

Abstract: A safety razor having one or more blades seated between a cap and guard, said guard cap and guard having a comb-like configuration in which a comb-like moulding of a mixture of polyethylene oxide and a structural polymer, such as polystyrene, is positioned between the teeth of the comb-like cap portion, the teeth of the polyethylene oxide-containing moulding being narrower than the space between the teeth of the cap portion so that the blade unit can flex concavely.

Abstract: A depilatory applicating razor includes a handle with a cutting head mounted to the handle. The cutting head includes at least one cutting blade. The cutting head also includes a depilatory applicator through which a depilatory substance may be discharged in the general area of the cutting blade.

Abstract: A twin-blade safety razor comprising a two compartment handle or bulb, one for storing air, the other for storing a liquid. Air and liquid are simultaneously dispensed from the separate compartments so as to form a fine spray for cleaning debris from between the blades of the razor assembly or for cleaning a part of the body to be shaved.

Abstract: An electric razor with a cleaning cover fitted on the inner cutter. The cleaning cover has slits which correspond in position to the blades of the inner cutter, and the blades of the inner cutter can pass through the slits when the cleaning cover is fitted on the inner cutter; and once the cover is fitted on the inner cutter, the surface of each blade is in contact with the inner surfaces of the slits. The razor is used with the cleaning cover on, and when after shaving the cleaning cover is lifted, the facial hair that has been cut and is adhering to the blades of the inner cutter are removed by the cleaning cover, thus cleaning the inner cutter.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaving that contains a rectangular dispenser detachably connected between a razor handle and a disposable blade carrying head. The dispenser includes a reservoir that may be divided into open compartments that are in direct communication with separate conduits in the blade head that extend adjacent to the blades carried by the disposable head. Once installed, placing the apparatus's beneath a running faucet fills the reservoir and the internal baffling structure retains the water in the apparatus until contact with the user's face. The user applies a water soluble lubricant to the face and allows the lubricant to dry into a film. Shaving foam may also be applied to the face over the dry lubricant. When the blades are placed against the user's face, the water flows from the reservoir onto the blades and the user's face adjacent thereto to reactivate the lubricant just prior to the passage of the blades thereover.

Abstract: A cleaning mechanism for a flexible, twin-blade, wet-shaving unit designed to remove the debris that becomes lodged between the blades during shaving. The cleaning mechanism may be employed with a flexible razor units having a "slim" configuration and a centrally-fixed securing post extending through the unit. The cleaning mechanism includes an ejector bar operable between an advanced position and a retracted position and a pair of actuation return members for biasing the ejector bar to the retracted position.

Abstract: A wet-shaving razor unit having at least one vertically-displaceable blade responsive to forces encountered during shaving. The razor unit also includes laterally-disposed vertical return springs extending from and continuous with both ends of the razor unit for supporting the blade. The return springs allow vertical displacement of the blade in response to forces encountered during shaving and return the blade to a resting position in the absence of such forces.

Abstract: A razor head having a plastic body in which is disposed a razor blade unit. The plastic body has a top cover and a front guardbar that define surface points for engaging the skin of a user. At least one of the guardbar and the top cover are provided with at least two comb-like projections.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus for shaving. The apparatus for shaving comprises at least one blade having an essentially straight and essentially continuous cutting edge. The blade is comprised of a plurality of pliable blade segments aligned adjacent to each other to form the cutting edge such that each blade segment is capable of deflecting in a direction perpendicular to the cutting edge independently with respect to the other blade segments. The apparatus is also comprised of a rectangular shaped head which holds the blade in a desired orientation. Additionally, the apparatus is comprised of a handle connected to the head. Preferably, the head holds the blade such that the blade segments are freestanding and not prestressed.

Abstract: A shaving system having a blade and support structure that define external skin engaging surfaces in front of and to the rear of the cutting edge of the blade, the support structure including a shaving aid composite comprised of a blend of ethylene vinyl acetate and a shaving aid composition adjacent the cutting edge of the blade.

Abstract: A shaving aid for use with a wet razor comprising a water insoluble polymeric material including at least two different polymers, and a water soluble active ingredient, such as polyethylene oxide. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a flexible, polypropylene razor head, having a shaving aid bonded directly thereto. The shaving aid comprises a water soluble polyethylene oxide and water-insoluble polystyrene and polypropylene. Other additives such as pigments and skin-treating additives are also disclosed. Another embodiment of the present invention comprises the shaving aid molded onto a flexible blade support which is preferably formed of polypropylene.

Abstract: A new and improved automatic shaving apparatus includes a handle assembly which includes a pressurized foam dispensing assembly and an electric valve control assembly. A shaving head assembly is connected to the handle assembly and retains a razor blade assembly. The handle assembly serves as a handle during shaving and also serves as a housing for the pressurized foam dispensing assembly and the electric valve control assembly. The pressurized foam dispensing assembly stores and dispenses shaving foam from the shaving head assembly. The electric valve control assembly controls release of shaving foam from the pressurized foam dispensing assembly. An electric power source powers the electric valve control assembly. A switch assembly is placed in circuit between the electric power source and the electric valve control assembly for controlling electric power to the electric valve control assembly.

Abstract: A shaving system includes a platform member with a support surface that has a plurality of apertures therein and guard structure integral therewith and disposed forwardly of the support surface, a cap member with a plurality of post elements for disposition in the apertures in the support structure, a primary blade member having a planar body and a cutting edge, a secondary blade member having a planar body and a cutting edge, each blade member having a plurality of apertures and at least two of the apertures having spaced locating surfaces for positioning engagement with the post elements, and a plurality of discrete spacer members disposed on the post elements and between the primary and secondary blade members. The post elements extend through the apertures in the blade members, the spacers and the platform member and preferably are mechanically deformed to secure the primary and secondary blade members with their cutting edges in spaced parallel relation in a fixed shaving geometry.

Abstract: A flexible, twin-blade wet-shaving razor unit employing at least one embossed blade for providing improved cutting effectiveness. The embossment increases the rigidity of the blade(s), which, in turn, decreases the amplitude of any vibration introduced into the blades.

Abstract: A holder for a safety razor is presented which also contains a sponge reservoir. The sponge reservoir is at one end of the holder and contains lubricating fluids within the sponge and reservoir. At the other end of the safety razor holder is a handle end which is slotted. A safety razor is placed in the holder by placing the razor blade head end in the sponge reservoir and the razor handle into the holder handle slot. When the blade of the safety razor is pressed into the lubricating sponge, the fluid keeps the blade relatively free of the corrosive effects of oxidation of the air, debris from shaving or other dulling factors. The blade may be lubricated by pressing it against the lubricated sponge as needed. The effect of using the safety razor holder is to keep blades sharper, to provide smoother and more comfortable shaves, and to allow the user to apply an appropriate amount of lubricating or softening oils to the razor blade.

Abstract: An improved disposable safety razor is provided which consists of an elongated handle with a head having a convex top surface and a flat bottom surface attached to an upper end of the elongated handle. A pair of single cutting edge razor blades are clamped parallel within the head with the cutting edges angled outwardly and upwardly in opposite direction from the convex top surface of the head, so as to be useful in shaving in both forward and rearward strokes.

Abstract: A replacement cartridge (1) for a shaver with an application device has an application preparation reservoir (2) and means for feeding the application preparation such as a small manually operated pump (3), and a connecting piece (10). The replacement cartridge is fixed to the shaver by a coupling between the connecting piece (10) and a counterpart (4). In the new state of the replacement cartridge, the interior of the small pump (31) is filled with application preparation. The integration of the small pump into the replacement cartridge (1) and its initial filling with preparation permits a simple design of the pump. The pump has a pump chamber (31) whose walls have elastically deformable points and two one-way valves (32, 33). A preparation reservoir has a hollow body whose interior is subdivided into a preparation chamber (22) and an air chamber (23) by a movable plunger (21).

Abstract: A flexible, twin-blade razor unit employing a corrugated spacer for providing improved cutting effectiveness. The corrugations increase the rigidity of the blades, which, in turn, decreases the amplitude of any vibration introduced into the blades.

Abstract: A shaving razor comprising a razor head or blade holding compartment, an elongate planar body portion, and a perpendicular tab portion. This structure allows the thumb and fingers of a user's hand to grasp the razor by the perpendicular tab portion and against the planar body portion; or the perpendicular tab portion to be grasped between the user's extended fingers, and the planar body portion to be grasped between those fingers and the user's thumb. The perpendicular tab portion may be foldable against the planar body portion for compactness in storage and transport.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding razor provided for carrying as a ball-point pen when packaged. The razor head is pivoted in a folded position which is compact enough to be enclosed in a cylindrical cap. The shaving lather is contained within a lather dispenser which serves as the handle portion of the razor and which is provided with a lather discharge nozzle and a button valve actuator. The razor provides for a ready-to-use shaving lather while in a shaving position.

Abstract: The implement comprises a frame with two hollow rollers transversely mounted, one at each end of the frame. The frame encloses a container of shaving gel positioned to dispense gel onto the surface of one of the rollers. There is adjustment to provide for interruption of application of gel to the roller surface. The rollers are filled with a liquid or solutions having high latent heat of fusion.

Abstract: A razor for removing hair from the human body self-cleans when placed under a stream of flowing water. The razor contains a water inlet located along the handle more than half-way to the head portion which is adapted to receive a stream of flowing water. The razor also contains a water outlet located in the head portion behind and in close proximity to the leading edge of the blade. An internal channel connects the water inlet to the water outlet.

Abstract: A wet blade razor includes improved means for removing shaving matter and drying the blades, comprising a device for completely removing shaving matter from between the double overlapping blades of the razor by incorporation of a piston therein. The piston includes a one way valve which permits air to be drawn through ducts formed in the piston. The air ducts enable the razor to use air pressure forced out of a plurality of air spray holes to create a plurality of bubbles in the water when the razor is immersed in water. The bubbles are forced against the shaving matter to dislodge shaving matter from the blade assembly.

Abstract: A shower shaver is made from two plastic piece parts. A first part is a handle in the nature of a pipe terminating in a cavity. The other piece part delivers water which strikes a razor blade and then exits under the cutting edge of the blade with enough force to wash debris away from the blade. A valve on the shaver handle provides a continuously variable control over the flow of water to the shaver. A tubing or hose attached to the shower shaver leads to a nipple which may be interposed between an outlet and a pipe. A quick disconnect connector enables the tubing to be connected to or disconnected from the nipple. A bracket or hanger is attached to a wall in any suitable out of the way location in order to receive and support the shaver when the shaver and the quick disconnect connector on the tubing is not in use.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus for flat and contour shaving makes it possible to distribute in the form of a think film on the skin just prior to shaving a cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation. It comprises an applicator part, a feed part and a blade part, the blade part and the applicator part together forming the razor head (1), while the feed part forms the razor handle (4). The preparation is applied by means of a roll (5) or a spatula-like part, on which rotates a thin film of the preparation supply shielded from the outside. The feed device comprises a preparartion reservoir (6) and a miniature pump (5), which is arranged in such a way that it can easily be operated during application by the fingers guiding the razor and consequently during shaving preparation is fed into the applicator. The blade part comprises at least one blade functionally cooperating with the applicator part.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating the blade of a razor head by applying a non-foamable liquid lubricant and solubilizer mixtue via an aerosolization system directly to the razor blade immediately before shaving such that shaving can be performed in the absence of first applying any shaving preparation directly to the area to be shaved.

Abstract: By providing biasing member in direct controlled biasing engagement with the mesh screen or apertured foil of an electric dry shaver and its cutting blades, a substantially improved and enhanced cutting system is achieved. In this invention, the biasing member continuously provide biasing forces on the mesh screen or apertured foil to maintain the screen or foil in constant contact with the cutting blades of the shaver. As a result, separation of the foil from the blades is virtually eliminated and a substantially enhanced comfort and cutting efficacy is attained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaver head for a wet shaver. The shaver head is arranged at the front end of a handle. A razor blade, in the form of a single or double razor blade, is fastened in a plastic housing. The shaver head has a front guide strip and a rear cover cap. The shaver head includes a shaving preparation, which is dispensed during shaving. The shaver head has a storage device for receiving the liquid shaving preparation, skin care preparation or the like and a dispenser for dispensing the preparation during shaving.

Abstract: A shaving device has a handle with an inner chamber for accommodating a shaving cream, a one-piece integral head connected with the handle and having a passage for supplying the shaving cream and massaging elements, brushes on the head for distributing the shaving cream discharged from the head over the skin of the user, and a shaving element on the head for shaving after the application of the shaving cream.

Abstract: An electric razor which houses a misting mechanism for misting a lubricating agent, such as water, cologne or beard softener on to the user's skin while shaving is shown. The misting mechanism comprises a mist conduit, a misting container and an ultrasonic vibrator. In the preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic vibrator is activated by the same power source as the electric razor and it is activated at the same time the electric razor is activated. A protective screen overlies the mist conduit to prevent whiskers from contaminating the misting mechanism.