Including Particular Handle Or Razor Handle, Per Se Patents (Class 30/526)
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Patent number: 12017373Abstract: A handle for razor is made of polylactic acid (PLA) and another bioplastic polymer such as polybutylene adipate terephtalate (PBAT), bio-polyethylene (bio-PE), and polybutylene succinate (PBS), combined with mineral fillers selected from the group of calcium carbonate and shells of shellfish, such as oyster shells or scallop shells.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignees: BIC VIOLEX SINGLE MEMBER S.A., SOCIETE BICInventors: Nikolaos Chatzigrigoriou, Julien Gouerec
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Patent number: 11969907Abstract: A handle for razor is made of polylactic acid (PLA) and another bioplastic polymer such as polybutylene adipate terephtalate (PBAT), bio-polyethylene (bio-PE), and polybutylene succinate (PBS), combined with mineral fillers selected from the group of calcium carbonate and shells of shellfish, such as oyster shells or scallop shells.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignees: BIC VIOLEX SINGLE MEMBER S.A., SOCIETE BICInventors: Nikolaos Chatzigrigoriou, Julien Gouerec
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Patent number: 11951639Abstract: An interconnecting member (10) for a razor comprises a housing (11), a pivoting support arm (12) and a resilient engaging arm (13). The housing (11) internally has a receiving cavity (111), the receiving cavity (111) penetrates through an upper end face (112) and a lower end face (113) of the housing (11); a free end (131) of the resilient engaging arm (13) is bent towards the rear of the housing (11) and is located in the receiving cavity (111), and the free end (131) of the resilient engaging arm (13) has an upper surface (1311), a lower surface (1312) and an inclined surface (1313).Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: WENZHOU MERS R&D LTD.Inventors: Chi Ren, Xiangrong Ren
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Patent number: 11878437Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal razor and methods of use for shaving hair. The personal razor includes a substantially V-shape body. The exterior surface has a razor cartridge interface on which a razor cartridge is attached. Retaining clips are affixed along the exterior surface securing the razor cartridge in place and orientating a razor-cutting surface to be in contact with the skin of a user during use of the personal razor. An interior surface forms two opposing entry surfaces. Ridges are disposed along each of the opposing entry surfaces that grip the finger of the user on insertion into the personal razor. The grip of the ridges on the finger of the user enables the user to better control the motion, the angle of the razor cutting surface, and the downward pressure on the skin of the user during use of the personal razor.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: NeatNeck, LLCInventors: Richard Baldwin, Jenna Baldwin, Debbie Baldwin
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Patent number: 11872712Abstract: A proprioceptive shaver for shaving/grooming intimate areas. The proprioceptive shaver for shaving one or more portions of a body includes a main body having a first end and a second opposing end, a user engagement member designed to provide multiple points of contact with a user's hand when in use, and a shaving assembly having a razor head having at least one or more cutting surfaces. The multiple points of contact may include areas at or near the metacarpophalangeal joint, proximal interphalangeal joint and distal inferior phalange of the user's hand.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: CLJI Worldwide, LLCInventor: Craig H. Lichtblau
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Patent number: 11794365Abstract: A consumer appliance with a body. A cartridge removably mounted to the body. The cartridge having a surface with a first colored region and a second colored region. A control circuit positioned within the body. A first emitter that projects a first light at the first colored region and a second light at the second colored region. A first light sensor mounted the body that sends a first signal to the control circuit based on a color of light reflected from the first colored region. A second light sensor mounted to the body that sends a second signal to the control circuit based on a color of the light reflected from the second colored region.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Judith Habermann, Alexander Tessmann, Hauke Bruening
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Patent number: 11787075Abstract: A foldable environmentally friendly razor includes: a flat sheet with an opening at one end and a blade at the opening. The flat sheet is provided with two main folding lines extending from one end toward the other, so that a main supporting portion is formed between the two main folding lines. Two holding portions are respectively formed between the main folding lines and both sides of the flat sheet. A first folding line joins the ends of two main folding lines. Two blade face folding lines extend respectively and diagonally towards opposing left and right sides of the flat sheet from the respective junctions of the first folding line and the main folding lines, so that the two blade face folding lines and the first folding line enclose a blade face. The two holding portions and the main supporting portion form a columnar structure to provide better support.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: TREE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jia-Huey Yang, Yu-En Hung, Yu-Lun Hung, Yuan-Tung Hung
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Patent number: 11642804Abstract: Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: SL IP COMPANY LLCInventors: Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, John W. Griffin
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Patent number: 11571827Abstract: A shaving razor cartridge with a housing molded from a first polymeric material and having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The housing has a wall partially defining an opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. The wall has a pair of arms each with a distal end extending toward each other defining a gap. A guard is toward a front of the housing. A cap is toward a rear of the housing. At least one blade is mounted between the guard and the cap. A bridge interconnects the distal ends. The bridge is molded from a second polymeric material that is different than the first polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Ashok Bakul Patel, Matthew Michael Long
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Patent number: 11529746Abstract: The present disclosed subject matter provides a razor blade head with finger slots, depressions (indentations) which extend into the razor blade head, for receiving human fingers, allowing for the razor blade head, typically attached to the handle of a razor, and therefore, the razor, to be manipulated with more precision, control, and force, than by using the handle alone.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Inventor: Jerome Robert Smith
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Patent number: 11504866Abstract: A shaving system including a shaver having a handle, a razor cartridge, and one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors may be configured to detect a characteristic of at least one of the shaver or a body part of a user and to generate a sensor signal representative of the characteristic. A processor may be operably coupled to the one or more sensors and may have at least one algorithm stored thereon for analyzing the sensor signal to determine a status of the shaving session. An indicator may be operably coupled to the processor, and the indicator may be configured to provide feedback to the user regarding the status of the shaving session.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: BIC Violex Single Member S.A.Inventors: Anestis Tsegenidis, Nikolaos Chrysanthakopoulos, Evangelos Skodras, Ioannis Bozikis, Spiros Gratsias
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Patent number: 11413777Abstract: A razor handle includes a handle body extending in a longitudinal direction. The handle body includes a first material having a front portion and a rear portion. The razor handle further includes a connecting portion for connection to a razor cartridge. The connecting portion extends from the front portion of the handle body. The handle body includes a supporting element which contributes to a relative movement between the front portion and the rear portion of the handle body.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: BIC Violex Single Member S.A.Inventors: Christoforos-Athanasios Brellis, Efstratios Christofidellis, Argyro Kallivretaki, Maria Petratou, Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Dimitrios Nathanail
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Patent number: 11407133Abstract: A razor handle includes a handle body extending in a longitudinal direction. The handle body includes a first material having a front portion and a rear portion. The razor handle further includes a connecting portion for connection to a razor cartridge. The connecting portion extends from the front portion of the handle body. The handle body includes a supporting element which contributes to a relative movement between the front portion and the rear portion of the handle body.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Bic-Violex Single Member S.A.Inventors: Christoforos-Athanasios Brellis, Efstratios Christofidellis, Argyro Kallivretaki, Maria Petratou, Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Dimitrios Nathanail
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Patent number: 11358294Abstract: 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 upper and lower 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Robert Harold Johnson, Matthew Stephen Bauer, Jack Anthony Washington, Charles James Bassett, Christopher Ramm, Steven Michael Bourque, Kelly Daniel Bridges, Ashok Bakul Patel, Christian Arnold Litterst, Christoph Zegula
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Patent number: 11351688Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a razor having a coupling structure of a razor blade cartridge and a handle, including a razor blade cartridge including at least one razor blade, a blade housing in which the at least one razor blade is accommodated, a cartridge frame coupled to the blade housing and configured to secure the at least one razor blade to the blade housing; and a handle coupled to a rear of the razor blade cartridge, wherein a first hook is formed at a rear of the blade housing; a second hook is formed at a rear of the cartridge frame; and the handle is configured to be engaged with the first hook and the second hook such that the handle is coupled to the rear of the razor blade cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: DORCO CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Ho Han, Hyo Sun Ahn
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Patent number: 11273566Abstract: A shaver handle assembly may include: a body defining a cavity; one or more weights insertable into the cavity; a cap removably coupled to the body to enable access to the cavity when the cap is removed from the body; and a biasing member configured to abut at least one of the one or more weights, to secure the one or more weights within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Ilias Gklezos, Georgios Paspatis
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Patent number: 11253091Abstract: A spoon (1) for infants includes a head portion (2) mounted on a handle (3) and is formed by a unitary skeletal frame (7) having a first opening (5) within which a finger grip element (6) is mounted and a second opening (9) within which a spooning element (10) having a plurality of food retaining pockets (11, 12) is mounted. A lip-engaging protrusion (13) is provided at an inner end of the spooning element (10). The finger grip element (6) has a plurality of spaced-apart finger grip holes (14).Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventor: Ollwyn Agnes Moran
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Patent number: 11224980Abstract: A back and body hair cutting device has: a hair cutting part; and an elongate handle part. The handle part may be sized to permit a user to remotely manipulate the hair cutting part into contact with all areas of a back of the user. The hair cutting part may be a multidirectional cutting device, for example if the hair cutting part has a multi-directional motorized blade that is structured to define a plurality of directions of skin travel and configured to cut hair when advanced over a skin surface in each of the plurality of directions of skin travel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: BAKSCAPE HOLDING CORP.Inventor: Martin Niles
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Patent number: 11052554Abstract: A device including a razor hosting portion having a combination of one or more blades operable for removing unwanted hair; an elongated handle configured to be operable for increasing a reach of a user; a camera implement configured to capture an area serviced by the razor hosting portion; a lighting piece implement configured to illuminate the area serviced by the razor hosting portion; a first gripping area with a grip enhancing texture material; a swivel head section including a swivel head with a spherical portion configured to allow the razor hosting portion to move and contour in multiple directions; a support bracket configured to surround the swivel head spherical portion; and a support arm implement extending from an end portion of the handle implement, wherein the support arm implement is configured to engage the swivel head implement.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Ricky D. Lopez
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Patent number: 11020867Abstract: A shaving razor handle comprising a body defined by a top shell joined to a bottom shell and a forward assembly coupled to the body and comprising a shaft received in an open end of the body. An inner surface of the top or bottom shell comprises an extension that engages an aperture formed in an outer surface of the shaft. Also provided is a shaving razor handle with these features, in which the top or bottom shell comprises a substantially continuous band of material forming an open end of the body and in which the shaft and/or body comprises one or more structures to retain the shaft within the body and to allow limited rotation of at least a portion of the forward assembly relative to the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventor: Matthew Frank Murgida
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Patent number: 10960563Abstract: A razor handle includes a handle body extending in a longitudinal direction. The handle body includes a first material having a front portion and a rear portion. The razor handle further includes a connecting portion for connection to a razor cartridge. The connecting portion extends from the front portion of the handle body. The handle body includes a supporting element which contributes to a relative movement between the front portion and the rear portion of the handle body.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: BIC-VIOLEX SAInventors: Christoforos-Athanasios Brellis, Efstratios Christofidellis, Argyro Kallivretaki, Maria Petratou, Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Dimitrios Nathanail
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Patent number: 10538008Abstract: A razor includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction. The elongated body has an outer surface and is provided with a first hole opening on the outer surface. The razor handle further includes an element provided within the first hole. The element has a size which is inferior to an interior space of the first hole and is at least partially surrounded by the elongated body.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: BIC-VIOLEX SAInventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Georgios Georgakis, Efstratios Christofidelis
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Patent number: 10538006Abstract: A shaving razor with a handle and a housing, the housing dimensioned to receive at least one blade. The housing has a pair of spaced apart opposing parallel walls each defining a fully enclosed opening that extends completely through the respective walls. The handle includes a pair of semi-circular pin members that are disposed in the openings to mount the housing to the handle while allowing rinse water to travel through the openings to access the at least one blade.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Kelly Daniel Bridges, Alejandro Carlos Lee, Carl Phillip Haney
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Patent number: 10486321Abstract: A razor handle is provided that includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction. The elongated body has an outer surface and is provided with a first hole and a second hole. The first and second holes open on the outer surface of the elongated body. The razor handle further includes a first insert and a second insert. The first and second inserts are respectively partially encapsulated within the first and second holes.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: BIC VIOLEX SAInventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Georgios Georgakis, Efstratios Christofidellis
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Patent number: 10427312Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor adapted to releasably support a razor cartridge is provided. The handle includes a handle body and an actuation button actuable to release the razor cartridge. At least part of the actuation button has a substantially spherical shape and is positioned to allow a finger of a user to make contact with the substantially spherical shape when actuating the actuation button.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: BIC-VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Ioannis Bozikis, Panagiotis Moustakas, Dimitrios Efthimiadis, Efstratios Christofidellis
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Patent number: 10414058Abstract: A novel handle for a razor cartridge is provided. The handle comprises a head having a cartridge engaging end and an attachment end, a body formed of a first material and defining a centerline, the body having a front end and a rear end, wherein the front end is coupled with the attachment end. A cover layer at least partially overlies the body and is formed of a second material. The cover layer comprises a base surface having a plurality of projections extending therefrom, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an upper surface that is substantially planar.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Hong Lu, Stephen Charles Witkus, Alexander Stephen Forti, Huibin Gong
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Patent number: 10406704Abstract: A shaving razor apparatus provides (a) a shaving tool having (i) a handle; and (ii) a pivotable head mounted on the handle with a blade receiving and holding mechanism for receiving and holding a single edge razor blade suitable for cutting hair follicles. The shaving system further provides optional accessories.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Oneblade, Inc.Inventors: Tod Barrett, Porter Stansberry, Mark Prommel
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Patent number: 10335970Abstract: A razor blade cartridge is detachably attached to a holder. A socket portion is provided to the holder. A coupler projection, which detachably attaches to the socket portion through the insertion/ejection opening of the socket portion, is provided to the blade cartridge. A guide portion, which extends towards the opposite side from the skin contacting surface of the blade cartridge and is supported by the socket portion of the holder, is provided to the coupler projection of the blade cartridge. The end of the guide portion is provided with a manipulation portion, which is manipulated at the manipulation opening of the socket portion to release the guide portion from the socket portion and the manipulation of which removes the blade cartridge from the insertion/ejection opening of the socket portion. Thus, the blade cartridge can be easily removed by a gentle application of pressure on the manipulation portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: KAI R&D CENTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Kengo Hashimoto
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Patent number: 10315324Abstract: A razor handle includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction. The elongated body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface and the lower surface define an outer surface of the elongated body. The upper surface and the lower surface include at least one hole. The at least one hole extends between the upper surface and the lower surface to define at least one through-hole. The at least one through-hole includes at least one insert. The at least one insert is partially encapsulated within the at least one through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: BIC VIOLEX SAInventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Psimadas, Georgios Georgakis, Efstratios Christofidellis
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Patent number: 10315322Abstract: A back shaver handle has a generally s-shaped elongated member. A grip has a finger surface located on the inner side. A blade attachment at a blade end is located on the inner side. A body leverage surface is located on an outer side of the elongated member near a midway between the grip and the blade end configured to press a body leverage surface against a user's forearm when a finger surface and grip are respectively gripped by fingers and hand with thumb facing away from the blade end of a same arm of the user and the s-shaped elongated member is reaching the blade end under an armpit of the same arm of the user to leverage the blade attachment located on the inner side of the elongated member towards a torso backside of the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Dryfhout Properties, LLCInventor: Matthew James Dryfhout
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Patent number: 10183407Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, a shell bearing element, and an interface element. The interface element is configured to removeably connect the shaving assembly to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted. In some cases, a return element is integrally formed on the shell bearing unit between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker
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Patent number: 10040210Abstract: A razor includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction. The elongated body has an outer surface and is provided with a first hole opening on the outer surface. The razor handle further includes an element provided within the first hole. The element is integral with the elongated body and has a shape that is different from the shape of the first hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Georgios Georgakis, Efstratios Christofidelis
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Patent number: 9895817Abstract: A shaver that includes a handle with an elongated handgrip portion and a mounting portion, and a shaver head attached to the mounting portion. A removable cartridge is attached to the shaver head through a rotating lock. The rotating lock is adapted to rotate about an axis parallel to the length of the blades of the cartridge, thus defining a neutral position and a rotated position. The rotating lock in the neutral position attaches the cartridge to the shaver head, and the rotating lock in the rotated position releases the cartridge from the shaver head.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Georgios Georgakis, Panagiotis Zafiropoulos
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Patent number: 9796101Abstract: A top portion extends from an upper end of a handle. The top portion is curved from the front to the back. A clearance is located between the back side of the razor head and the front of the top portion of the holder. The clearance between the back side of the razor head and the front of the top portion is changed by means of a pivoting mechanism such that, when the razor head is at the neutral position, the clearance at a position separated from the cutting edge is greater than the clearance at a position in the vicinity of the cutting edge. When the razor head is moved from the neutral position to a specified movement position, the clearance at the position separated from the cutting edge is less than the clearance at a position in the vicinity of the cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: KAI R & D Center Co., Ltd.Inventor: Daisuke Haba
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Patent number: 9731427Abstract: A razor handle that includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction (C), the elongated body having an outer surface and being provided with a first hole and a second hole, the first and second holes opening on the outer surface of the elongated body, the razor handle that includes a first insert and a second insert, the first and second inserts being respectively partially encapsulated within the first and second holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Georgios Georgakis, Efstratios Christofidellis
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Patent number: 9694504Abstract: A razor handle includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction (C), the elongated body having an outer surface and being provided with a first hole opening on the outer surface, the razor handle further includes an element provided within the first hole, the element being integral with the elongated body and having a shape that is different from the shape of the first hole.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Georgios Georgakis, Efstratios Christofidelis
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Patent number: 9616584Abstract: A reduced cost interconnection for shaving razor cartridges. A base member is injection molded as a single continuous mass. The base member defines at least one void that may receive a mass increasing member. The base member has a handle portion integrally formed with a living hinge and an interconnection feature. The interconnection feature is biased to detachably engage a counterpart interconnection feature of a blade cartridge. Elastomeric reinforcement in over molded onto the base member to improve the structural integrity of the living hinge.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Rolling Razor, Inc.Inventor: Alon Leon Coresh
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Patent number: 9604376Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments and variations of a personal grooming device extender. In one embodiment, a personal grooming device extender comprises a telescoping handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and a top side and a bottom side; and an arm pivotably coupled with the distal end of the telescoping handle, the arm configured to adjust to a plurality of positions between a first position, extended linearly from the handle and a second position perpendicular with the distal end of the handle. A receiver may be releasably coupled onto the arm, the receiver comprising a moveable holding member configured to receive and hold a grooming tool. In some embodiments, the receiver may be interchangeable to accommodate a wider variety of grooming tools.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: SKYWORLD INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Jeff Sacks, James J. Smith, Kathryn A. Wilkinson-Smith
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Patent number: 9579809Abstract: A razor system with a handle having a connection base with a housing mounting surface and a housing having a guard and a cap, at least one blade mounted to the housing between the guard and the cap, and an interconnect member. The handle having a handle mounting surface that magnetically engages the housing mounting surface securing the housing to the connection base during a shaving stroke. The interconnect member slidably engages the connection base in a direction generally transverse to a direction of a magnetic attraction force between the connection base and the interconnect member.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventor: Christopher Martin Hawes
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Patent number: 9533424Abstract: A razor handle includes an at least partially hollow elongated structure and an at least partially hollow sleeve. The elongated structure has an interior surface and an exterior surface, a first opening at a proximate end, and a second opening along a length of the elongated structure. The sleeve has an interior surface and an exterior surface with a protrusion. The protrusion is adapted to extend through the second opening to the exterior surface of the elongated structure forming a gripping member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Florina Winter, Chunfang Song, Dong Fang, RanMin Wang, Brian William Cataldo, Jing Jun Xia
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Patent number: 9510945Abstract: A medical device handle may include an elongated handle housing, a rotatable collar disposed about the handle housing, a rotatable control knob disposed about the collar, and a slidable door disposed about the collar. The door may be rotatably locked to the collar to prevent relative rotation between the door and the collar. The door may slidable from a closed position to a first open position, and slidable from the first open position to a second open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, David J. Paul, Takashi Ino
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Patent number: 9440367Abstract: A razor suitable for providing a wet shave razor includes: a spring-action razor handle, the razor handle having a U-shaped spring section; two transition arms, each transition arm extending from a respective end of the U-shaped spring section; two blade retention clamps, each blade retention clamp extending from a respective one of the transition arms; and at least one razor blade configured for retention by the blade retention clamps, the spring action razor handle functioning to maintain at least one razor blade in a state of tension.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: OAK Novations, Ltd.Inventor: Yuriy Zakuskin
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Patent number: 8991060Abstract: A fingertip mountable shaving device is provided by a flexible and breathable substrate layer including a first shaving surface, and a second adhesive surface opposite to the first shaving surface. The first shaving surface includes a plurality of rubber strips along the vertical peripheral edge and a plurality of blade assemblies affixed at predetermined locations. The blade assemblies of include a vertical stack of a plurality of rotary blades of different diameters alternately interspaced by spacers and having a hemi-spherical protective cap with a vertical stem, on the top. The second adhesive surface is coated with an adhesive suitable for temporarily mounting the device on a fingertip and is covered with a releasably connected protective peel off layer. The device can safely and closely shave hair from the face and other difficult to reach body surfaces, such as within the ear or nostrils.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Samir Hanna Safar
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Patent number: 8984756Abstract: A shaving razor includes a cartridge having a cartridge housing and a handle. The cartridge housing has a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges extending from the front edge to the rear edge. One or more shaving blades are located on the housing and between the front edge and the rear edge. A connecting member is connected to the cartridge housing and includes a deflectable element defining at least a portion of an opening extending through the connecting member. The handle includes a handle interconnect member that includes a protrusion having an enlarged distal end and angled side surfaces extending from the distal end to a base.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventor: Charles Bridgham Worrick, III
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Publication number: 20150013174Abstract: A shaving device is disclosed that provides a safe and convenient way for women to shave their legs, and minimizes having to bend over to reach legs and toes. The shaving device comprises a handle component, a razor, and a securing component that secures the razor to the handle component. Further, the handle component comprises two spaced apart connectors for attaching the securing component to the handle component and an elongated groove for stabilizing the razor. The razor is positioned in the elongated groove and then secured with the securing component to the handle component for use. An end of the handle component can also comprise a cord that acts as a handle to hang the shaving device when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Lynn Hanamura
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Patent number: 8851777Abstract: A replacement cartridge for a safety razor includes a dispensing head and a reservoir for a flowable shaving aid material. A removable shield is between the reservoir and the dispensing head and the shield interrupts fluid communication between channels of the reservoir and the dispensing head when the shield is in place. Fluid communication is permitted when the shield is removed. Removal of the shield is a onetime event. The shield can be a thermoplastic film. A razor cartridge can be disposed adjacent the dispensing head and the housing of the razor cartridge can be integrally formed with the housing of the dispensing head.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Andrew J Pennella
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Publication number: 20140290066Abstract: A razor handle comprising a main body portion and a connector for connecting, in use, the main body portion to a razor cartridge, the main body portion comprising first and second spaced-apart fingertip engaging surfaces adapted, in use, to be engagable with opposite sides of a user's fingertips and a grip portion interposed between the fingertip engaging surfaces. The grip portion is substantially transverse to at least one of the finger engaging surfaces. A first one of the finger engaging surfaces preferably comprises first and second spaced apart fingertip engaging surface portions, one of which fingertip engaging surface portions is located proximally to the connector and most preferably substantially above and behind a trailing edge of the razor cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Robert Woolfson, Adam Yaffe
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Patent number: 8844145Abstract: A razor handle for a retractable shaving cartridge that includes an elongated body having a hollow housing provided with an opening at the front end of the body, and a shaving cartridge carrier movable between a shaving position and a non-shaving position. A release mechanism that includes an actuating member is provided to actuate the release mechanism so as to release a shaving cartridge. In addition, a control mechanism includes a control member for controlling the actuating member only when the shaving cartridge carrier is in the shaving position. The elongated body further includes a guide adapted for guiding the control member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Bic-Violex SAInventors: Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Ioannis Bozikis, Dimitrios Efthimiadis, Demetrios Koutrokois, Andreas Vasiliadis
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Patent number: 8820526Abstract: A unique and fanciful packaging assembly consists of at least one safety razor having a disc-like handle and an attached, generally tangential blade-holding head, the razor or razors being arranged in various combinations, and with optional enhancements, so as to simulate a face.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Sean Joseph Cooney
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Publication number: 20140237830Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: SHAVELOGIC, INC.Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin