Abstract: A shaving unit comprises at least one blade and a shaving composite that has a surface for engaging the user's skin adjacent the blade edge. The shaving unit may be of a disposable cartridge type adapted for coupling to and uncoupling from a razor handle or may be integral with a handle so that the complete razor is discarded as a unit when the blade or blades become dulled. The blade edge (or edges) cooperate with skin engaging surfaces to define shaving geometry. The shaving aid composite is a mixture of water insoluble matrix material, an effective amount of shaving aid material, and a water soluble low molecular weight release enhancing agent that enhances the releasability of the shaving aid material from the matrix material.

Abstract: The shaving device has a hollow handle accommodating the shaving cream, a head, a supply element for supplying the shaving cream from the inner chamber of the hollow handle through the head onto the user's skin, a brush for distributing the shaving cream on the user's skin, and a shaving element for shaving the user's hair after the application of the shaving cream.

Abstract: A shaving unit that comprises at least one blade and a shaving composite has a surface for engaging the user's skin adjacent the blade edge. The shaving unit may be of a disposable cartridge type adapted for coupling to and uncoupling from a razor handle or may be integral with a handle so that the complete razor is discarded as a unit when the blade or blades become dulled. The blade edge (or edges) cooperate with skin engaging surfaces to define shaving geometry. The skin-engaging surface includes a shaving aid composite that is a mixture of water insoluble matrix material, an effective amount of shaving aid material, and an effective amount of water-insoluble essential oil material, the water-insoluble essential oil material being delivered from the shaving aid composite concurrently with the delivery of the water-leachable shaving aid material during shaving to apply at least about one nanogram of the essential oil to the skin surface per square centimeter of skin surface.

Abstract: A razor head, especially a razor blade unit, is disposed at the front end of a handle of a wet razor and includes a plastic housing which is provided with a forward guide strip and a rear cover, with a razor blade being embedded in the plastic housing. A separate glide strip is disposed on the cover. So that the razor head provides a more comfortable shave, the cover is essentially formed exclusively by the glide strip.

Abstract: A shaving system includes body structure with guide structure and blade structure carried by the body structure. The blade structure has a cutting edge extending along the length of the body structure. A movable guard member of sheet material is carried by the body structure forwardly of the cutting edge of the blade structure and has a vertically extending rear wall portion, a sloped surface portion that extends forwardly in cantilever relation from the rear wall portion and that includes skin-tensioning surface structure, and integral guide portions disposed in the guide structure. The movable guard member is biased for dynamic movement as guided by the guide structure in the course of a shaving stroke.

Abstract: A shaving device has a handle with an inner chamber for accommodating a shaving cream, a head connected with the handle and having a passage for supplying the shaving cream and massaging and vibration 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 and container for refreshing and disinfection.

Abstract: A razor unit and a method of forming the same having a skin-engaging portion and a sequentially molded shaving aid on the shaving unit wherein at least four anchoring openings are disposed substantially equidistant from each other.

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 fan-shaped or flared, tray like top surface. The other piece part is a cover or top which fits over and cooperates with the tray top to form a cavity which delivers a flared sheet of water toward orifices which cause the water to strike to a broad surfaces of said blade and then exits under the cutting edge of the blade with enough force to wash debris away from the blade. A notch beneath the flaired surface delivers a stream of water to the skin in advance of the cutting edge. A tubing or hose attached to the shower shaver razor leads to a nipple which may be interposed between a shower head and a plumbing pipe. A valve on the nipple provides a continuously variable control over the flow of water to the shaver and/or the shower head. A bracket or hanger is attached to the nipple to receive and support the razor when it is not in use.

Abstract: A razor with an internal reservoir containing a supply of a metal lubricant and a method of shaving with the razor which eliminates the need to contact the skin with shaving cream. The razor includes a means for dispensing the metal lubricant directly onto the razor blade(s) so as to provide a thin film of metal lubricant on the exposed surface of the blade(s).

Abstract: An aerosol container is particularly useful for a razor wherein the container serves as part of the handle for the razor. The container includes a combination cap/actuator which dispenses material when depressed. The cap/actuator may be depressed only when placed in a selected rotational position, other rotational positions causing engagement between a shoulder on the container and a skirt on the cap/actuator to prevent depression of the cap/actuator.

Abstract: A shaving system of the wet shave type includes body structure with guard surface structure at a front portion thereof and opposed portions forming a gap at a rear portion thereof. Blade structure is carried by the body structure rearwardly of the guard surface structure and forwardly of the gap and has a cutting edge extending along the length of the body structure. A shaving aid member is carried on the support structure behind the blade structure, the shaving aid member having a dispensing head portion with a skin-engaging surface, a narrow neck region within the gap, and a retaining portion on the side of the narrow neck region opposite the head portion. The retaining portion has a larger dimension than the width of the gap, and the dispensing head portion is at least twice in cross-sectional area as large as the retaining portion.

Abstract: An electric shaver cleaning device assists in removal of whiskers from an electric shaving head. A pad having characteristics of being somewhat rigid yet somewhat shock absorbing is positioned on the shaver body opposite from the shaving head. The shaver is then tapped against a solid object on its pad. The force of the tapping is transmitted through the shaver body to the shaving head to dislodge whiskers which can then be easily removed without substantial brushing or other help.

Abstract: A shaving system of the wet shave type includes body structure with blade structure that has a cutting edge. A housing assembly carried by the body structure adjacent the blade structure includes surface structure disposed for skin-engagement adjacent of the cutting edge, structure that defines an elongated apertured chamber extending generally parallel to the cutting edge of the blade structure, and a member of shaving aid material disposed in the housing chamber. The housing assembly also includes guide portions disposed in cooperating relation with guide structure of the body structure for dynamic guided movement of the housing assembly against the biasing structure during shaving. The housing structure apertures communicate with the shaving aid material in the chamber structure and enable shaving aid material to be released and applied through the apertures to the shaver's skin surface during the course of shaving.

Abstract: A razor blade unit comprising a support for at least one razor blade and a surface for slidably engaging the skin of a user, and a xerogel on the surface. A process for making a sliding surface on a razor blade unit comprising applying a solution of polyurethane, a water-soluble plastic and a solvent to a surface of the razor blade unit which engages the skin of a user during shaving, and evaporating the solvent to form the sliding surface.

Abstract: A razor blade assembly comprising a first body member, a blade disposed on the first body member, guard and cap skin engaging surfaces on the first body member, one of the skin engaging surfaces having a groove therein, and a second body member slidable into and out of the groove, the second body member comprising a shaving aid strip.

Abstract: A dry-shaving apparatus having a drivable shaving member is provided with a separately drivable vibration device for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: An apparatus including elongate handle formed with a hollow cavity directed interiorly of the lower end of the handle wherein the hollow cavity includes an internally threaded lower end cooperative with a threaded shaft of a plug member to selectively contain replacement blades within the cavity. The cutting head includes a reciprocatable cleaning plate mounted orthogonally relative to the elongate cutting edges of the spaced cutting blades slidably mounted within the head. Each of the blades includes an elongate cutting edge defined by alternating edge thicknesses to maintain structural integrity of the cutting edge while permitting an efficient and effective shaving operation.

Abstract: A disposable safety razor system having a shaving head, a control head assembly and an integral pressurized foam canister. The control head assembly has an activator, which when depressed, allows foam shaving cream to be dispensed through a tube in the control head assembly to the user. A removable locking tab is provided which prevents the inadvertent dispensing of the foam until the user is ready to receive the foam.

Abstract: A disposable shaver includes a primary plunger structure in the pre-rotated position and in the post-rotated position. The disposable shaver comprises: the primary plunger structure; and a handle-shaver head structure. The primary plunger structure further comprises: a plurality of longitudinally directed ribs; and a transversely directed disc structure. The disc structure includes a middle circular disc being a layer of styptic material. The handle-shaver head structure further comprises: a rotatable member; a handle member; a primary plunger holder; and a shaver head. The shaver head includes a rear conduit opening. The primary plunger structure is rotatable about a transverse axis defined by the flexible extension of the rotatable member in order to be inserted into such handle member. The primary plunger structure further comprises a primary plunger end which includes upper piercing means.

Abstract: A razor blade member has a first planar portion and a second planar portion connected to the first planar portion by a transition bend region. The longitudinal edge of the first planar portion remote from the transition region is sharpened to a cutting edge. The blade member also includes stress balancing deformation along the longitudinal length of the planar portions and adjacent the transition region. The bow of the second planar portion is less than 0.05 millimeter per centimeter length of blade member.

Abstract: A razor comprises a body member, an elongate handle attached to the body member, a blade mounted to the body member, the blade having an exposed, cutting edge, and a cleaning and/or sharpening device slidably secured to the body member for slidingly engaging the blade essentially along the entire cutting edge thereof. An actuator element is operatively connected to the cleaning and/or sharpening device for enabling an operator to shift the cleaning device parallel to the edge of the blade. The cleaning device includes an elongate strip which slidingly contacts the blade along the exposed, cutting edge during a stroke of the actuator element.

Abstract: Process for forming and applying a hydrophilic coating, which is highly slideable when wet, to a plastic or metal part either directly, or indirectly via plastic film, to a safety razor or razor blade unit, in which a solution containing a water-soluble polymer is applied to the plastic or metal part and is cured. The invention also relates to a razor blade unit comprising a blade platform for at least one razor blade, a surface for slidably engaging the skin of a user and a coating on the surface for increasing the slideability of the surface. The coating comprises a water-soluble polymer or copolymer of poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone, at least one radically polymerizable vinyl monomer and a photoinitiator.

Abstract: A shield overlies a razor head having a lubrication strip disposed behind the cutting edges of the blades disposed on the head. The shield is spaced from the head to facilitate drying the strip and hence reduce swelling or enlargement of the lubrication strip due to moisture absorption following shaving. The shield also has a plurality of openings through its base to facilitate circulation of air in the space between the shield and the head whereby drying of the lubrication strip and, hence, reduction of its enlargement are further accomplished.

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 fan-shaped or flared, tray like top surface. The other piece part is a cover or top which fits over and cooperates with the tray top to form a cavity which delivers a flared sheet of water toward an orifice which strikes to broad surfaces of said blade and then exits under the cutting edge of the blade. The tubing or hose attached to the shower shaver razor leads to a nipple which may be interposed between a shower head and a plumbing pipe. A valve on the nipple provides a continuously variable control over the flow of water to the shaver and/or the shower head. A bracket or hanger is attached to the nipple to receive and support the razor when it is not in use.

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.

Abstract: A pocketable manual shaver when encased for storage generally shaped like a fountain pen comprising a pliable handle portion containing a shaving substance that interconnects to a shaving head through a combination pivot and valve member. The shaving head includes a shaving blade whereby the shaving substance can be dispensed from the handle through the valve member to an area opposite the shaving blade when the head is rotated relative to the handle to a use position. The combination pivot and valve attachment between the head and handle allows the head to rotate relative to the handle between a stowed position which is inline with the longitudinal centerline of the handle and a use position which is perpendicular to the longitudinal center line of the handle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating the blade of a razor head by applying a non-foamable liquid lubricant and solubilizer mixture 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: A safety razor comprises one or more blade members presenting a plurality of cutting edges, and a holder of readily deformable material surrounding the blade member (or members). The edges being displaceable, relative to each other, to follow local deformation of the material.

Abstract: Razor construction including a soluble body carried by a razor head or cartridge in a yieldable manner by a leaf spring. The soluble body is urged into skin contact to deposit a shaving aid thereon. The razor head defines a chamber in which the soluble body is housed with the leaf spring urging the body through an opening in the razor head. Various spring shapes are disclosed. A fixedly mounted body of a shaving aid may also be carried by the razor head or cartridge.

Abstract: A device for rinsing a razor blade head fits on to a faucet and receives tap water at line pressure. The device then channels the tap water to provide a high pressure source of directed water jets for cleaning shaving razor blades, especially of the multi-blade variety. The razor blade is inserted into a bottom cavity of the device where it is cleansed of debris by tap water channeled at high pressure through a series of conduits into the cavity. The water then exits out the body through the bottom of the cavity.

Abstract: A razor cleaning implement (10) used to remove the accumulated debris between the blades (102) of a twin bladed razor (100) wherein the implement (10) includes a cleaning head element (21) mounted on a shaft (22) which is attached to an enlarged gripping member (13).

Abstract: A disposable combination razor and shaving cream dispenser having an aerosol actuated push button shaving cream dispenser and a non-removable cap having a razor blade at the upper end and a pushbutton adapted to engage the push button of the dispenser. In this manner, the dispenser body may be used as a handle when shaving and the cream may be dispensed without removing the cap from the dispenser as needed to be applied by the hand into which the cream is dispensed.

Abstract: A clipper comprises an elongated handle grip 10 and a cutting head 20 which has an outer shearing foil 22 and an inner cutter assembly 40 driven to rotate in engagement with the undersurface of the outer shearing foil 22 for clipping the entangled fiber strands from the surface of a fabric. The cutting head 20 has a center axis which is perpendicular to the general top plane of the shearing foil 22 and about which the inner cutter assembly 40 rotates. The cutting head 20 extends forwardly from the one longitudinal end of the handle grip 10 with its center axis angled at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle grip 10. A recovery chute 60 is provided along the front face 11 of the handle grip 10 for recovering the clipped fiber strands from within the cutting head 20.

Abstract: An electric dry shaver is described having an improved skin stretcher for enhancing performance of the shaver. The skin stretcher includes a slide body which can be positioned for effecting the skin stretching function or retracted for enabling the shaver to be used at difficult to reach body sites.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for shaving hairs from the surface of the skin with a razor in the form of flexible razor blade fixed to a flexible support member by manually manipulating said razor comprising pressing the blade against the skin while moving said blade over the skin, applying said pressure to the back side of the support member by contact with one or the other of the thumb and fingers of the manipulator, and using the pressure for flexing the blade to follow the changing contour of the surface being shaved.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a disposable razor assembly and method are provided in which a packet assembly is releasably secured to the handle of the disposable razor. The packet assembly includes a plastic packet having a side wall forming a reservoir for single-use shaving-associated material. The reservoir is automatically opened as the plastic packet is detached from the razor handle even in high humidity environments. Several embodiments are described.

Abstract: An improved cutter head design for powered shavers, resembling the blade configuration of reel type lawnmowers. Elongated blades are mounted at intervals around a rotatable cutter assembly, with the width of the blades oriented radially. The axis of blade rotation is parallel to the skin being shaved. A thin, semi-flexible perforated screen covers part of the cutter assembly. Hair inserted through the screen is cut by the rotating blades against the screen material. This design allowa a toric (barrel-like) head shape, unlike the current reciprocating or rotary types, which require straight or flat shapes, respectively. A toric shape, is convex on two axes, providing a better match for the difficult facial curves at the jaw/neck junction. Difficulty in that area is where many would-be electric shaver users give up and return to the use of razor blades. Self-cleaning and self-sharpening mechanisms are described, which are made practical by this design. These increase convenience, effectiveness, and cutter life.

Abstract: A disposable razor is attached to a first end of a compact aerosol shaving cream container/dispenser which includes an aperture in a second end thereof. A linear, elongated tube extends from the aperture in the second end of the container/dispenser to an inner portion thereof and is movable along its length between first and second positions. With the tube spring-biased to the first non-use position wherein shaving cream is prevented from entering the tube and exiting the container/dispenser, the tube may be manually moved to the second position by a user by means of a lever, or handle, mounted to the tube to allow the pressurized shaving cream to enter the tube and exit via the aperture in the container/dispenser. Release of the handle allows the coil spring to move the tube to the non-use position wherein the pressurized shaving cream is prevented from entering the tube and exiting the container/dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention is a shaving article such as a shaving cartridge which includes at least one blade and a blade support having a skin-engaging portion adjacent to a shaving edge of the blade. The skin-engaging portion is provided with a hydrogel comprising a water soluble polymer bound so as to prevent dissolution whereby the coefficient of friction of the skin-engaging portion is reduced in the presence of water.

Abstract: Novel devices for applying a lubricating medium to the skin comprising: (1) a porous matrix impregnated with a lubricating composition consisting essentially of an acid soap of at least one unsaturated higher fatty acid having at least 16 carbon atoms; and (2) a water-insoluble perforated sheet material adhered to one surface of the impregnated porous matrix and through which the lubricating composition can diffuse to the skin when moistened;and disposable razor blade cartridges containing the same.

Abstract: An all in one disposable razor assembly comprising a hollow-shafted handle having a blade-attached razor head at a first end and an opening at a second, opposite end of the handle. The handle includes a central cavity therein with an elongated cavity lip disposed outside adjacent the open end of the hollow handle to receive a reservoir of stabilized shaving material in an amount sufficient for a single use. The cavity has disposed therein a dispensing assembly comprising a piston head and an attached towing cable for manually forcing the shaving material out of the hollow handle through the open end. In the preferred embodiment, the dispensing assembly includes a cap, initially attached to the elongated lip but easily releasable therefrom by pulling on an attached tear-away tab.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dispensing cap for shaving lubricant which may be attached to a tube containing shaving lubricant or may be an integral part thereof. Thus, the device is a carrier for a lubricant for shaving in that it is uniquely adapted for supplying shaving lubricant directly to the razor blade of a razor. The present invention dispensing cap, in one embodiment, includes a neck having attachment means adapted for connection to the open end of a tube of shaving lubricant, the neck having a channel for the lubricant to pass through; and includes a receiving head opposite the neck which includes:i. an inside hollow area connected to the channel of said neck and adapted to receive a supply of shaving lubricant;ii. an outside, recessed area having a width greater than the width of a razor adapted to nest at least the blade end of a razor; and,iii.

Abstract: According to this invention a lubricating strip comprising a honeycomb structure of polystyrene and a water soluble leachable shaving aid of high molecular weight polyethylene oxide is molded in situ on a razor cap made of thermoplastic material which has been previously injection molded.

Abstract: A razor includes a head having a sponge for containing fluid exposed at the upper surface of the head both to allow the fluid content to be replenished and ready manual pressing of the sponge to expel fluid through a series of channels, formed in the head beneath the sponge, and through openings in the head to a position in advance of the length of the blade when the blade is moved along the skin of a user in a shaving motion responsive to a manual force applied to the sponge means.

Abstract: The shaving device has a razor head and blade, a reloadable shaving gel chamber, connector connecting the razor head to the device shaft, a plunger which operates to force stored gel through an opening located below the razor head and connector, and a plunger cap which conveniently operates to slide plunger toward the front segment of the shaft.

Abstract: A fountain shaving device includes an aerosol container of shaving cream, a brush mounted on a first end portion of the aerosol container, a razor having a blade cartridge having blades therein mounted on a second end portion of the container opposite to the brush, and a dispenser controller formed on a brush base having a longitudinal tube linearly connected with a stem of the aerosol valve and transversely formed with a lateral wedge portion tapered downwardly outwardly in slidable engagement with another wedge portion tapered upwardly inwardly formed on a lateral push button so that upon a depression of the push button, the two wedge portions may be effected to lower the controller tube and valve stem to open the aerosol valve for conveniently dispensing cream directly into the brush bristles.

Abstract: The invention described herein is of a disposable razor with an emollient dispensing device. The combination includes two main assemblies, a handle structure, which includes a reservoir portion, and a razor head assembly, which includes an emollient distributing mechanism. A flow controller is also provided. In the best mode of practicing the invention, the flow control means is a pressure-operated, check valve which, in turn, includes a disk to block emollient flow and a resilient return element.

Abstract: A plurality of individual thin-walled generally disk-shaped blades are resiliently mounted in an elastomeric pad. The elastomeric pad, with its individually mounted blades, is disposed over a flexible sponge-like member. The shaving device is flexible and maintains maximum skin contact regardless of the contour of the area being shaved by providing that each individual blade is independently movable with respect to the other blades.

Abstract: A disposable shaver having a unified handle and shaving lubricant container including in one embodiment a slideable manually operated plunger for expelling the shaving lubricant therefrom, and including in a preferred embodiment, such container having manually collapsable, corrugated walls for dispensing the shaving lubricant therefrom.

Abstract: A fountain shaving device includes an aerosol container of shaving cream, a brush mounted on a first end portion of the aerosol container, a razor having a blade cartridge having blades therein mounted on a second end portion of the container opposite to the brush, and a dispenser controller formed on a brush base having a longitudinal tube linearly connected with a stem of the aersol valve and transversely formed with a lateral wedge portion tapered downwardly outwardly in slidable engagement with another wedge portion tapered upwardly inwardly formed on a lateral push button so that upon a depression of the push button, the two wedge portions may be effected to lower the controller tube and valve stem to open the aerosol valve for conveniently dispensing cream directly into the brush bristles.