Having Receptacle Patents (Class 30/535)
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Patent number: 11472051Abstract: A handle for a personal care system with a first end having a head configured to engage a shaving cartridge, a second end with a partially enclosed ring having a first arm with a first end facing a first end of a second arm to defines a gap having a width. The first and second arms define an undercut region below the gap. A lower surface extends between the partially enclosed ring and the head, wherein the lower surface and the partially enclosed ring are configured to receive a container.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Eric Glenn Siegmann, Nicholas Robert Harrington, Vincent Paul Walker, Jr., Jack Anthony Washington
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Patent number: 11337504Abstract: A personal care device includes a handle including a head supporting a personal care implement, a cradle longitudinally extending from the head to a proximal extremity open to the cradle, an elongate opening open to the cradle and extending longitudinally between the head and the proximal extremity and defined by mutually respective longitudinal edges, and a container extending longitudinally through the cradle. The container is deformable and a longitudinal part of the container extends laterally outward from the cradle through the elongate opening beyond the longitudinal edges. The container includes a dispensing opening proximate to the proximal extremity that is normally closed by a closure. In another embodiment, the container is coupled in fluid communication to the personal care implement.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Inventors: Sandy J. Kosloff, Jason A. Kosloff
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Publication number: 20140331509Abstract: A hair removal device is provided, comprising a handle and a collapsible reservoir suitable for containing a fluid to be dispensed during use of the hair removal device, the hair removal device additionally comprising a container enclosing the collapsible reservoir, a fluid outlet adapted to allow fluid to exit both the collapsible reservoir and the container, an orifice adapted to allow air to flow in or out of the container, and a suction device, adapted to suck fluid out of the collapsible reservoir through fluid outlet, wherein the fluid outlet comprises an applicator. The container can be rigid, deformably rigid, or a combination of both.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Christopher Martin Hawes, Lee Burrowes
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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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Patent number: 8641310Abstract: 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: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Eveready Battery ComaPNY, IncInventor: Andrew J Pennella
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Patent number: 8510957Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device having a handle and a cartridge mounted to the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade. A dispensing unit is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir, and an applicator in liquid communication with the pump. The applicator has at least one outlet port and a baffle with a resilient front flap having a neutral position and a forward position. The resilient front flap is generally parallel to a rear wall of the baffle in the neutral position and generally transverse to the rear wall in the forward position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Kevin James Wain, Lee Burrowes
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Patent number: 8458909Abstract: A hair removal device is provided, comprising a handle and a collapsible reservoir suitable for containing a fluid to be dispensed during use of the hair removal device, the hair removal device additionally comprising a container enclosing the collapsible reservoir, a fluid outlet adapted to allow fluid to exit both the collapsible reservoir and the container, an orifice adapted to allow air to flow in or out of the container, and a suction device, adapted to suck fluid out of the collapsible reservoir through fluid outlet. The container can be rigid, deformably rigid, or a combination of both.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Christopher Martin Hawes, Lee Burrowes
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Patent number: 8261450Abstract: A handle and stand apparatus for holding a razor in an upright configuration includes a housing defining an interior area and an open top and bottom. A plurality of gripping members extends upwardly in the interior area and each includes a distal end adjacent the open top. A clamping member is situated in the open top of the housing defining a bore configured to receive the handle of the razor into the interior area. The clamping member is rotatable between a clamped configuration in which the gripping members are urged inwardly about the razor handle and a released configuration in which the gripping members are released away from the razor handle. A vibration device may be situated in the housing interior area to cause water droplets to be dislodged from the razor when energized. The apparatus may include a counter circuit and display to monitor a number of razor uses.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Dana Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20120167393Abstract: Fluid reservoir (1) for storing a fluid for a handheld device, like a shaving apparatus. The handheld device may have a replaceable fluid reservoir such as a cartridge or an incorporated fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir comprises a housing (2) and a flexible membrane (3). The flexible membrane delimits a variable storage volume (2a) in the housing. The storage volume may be varied by a deformation of the membrane. The variable storage volume has an output port (5). The fluid reservoir according to the invention further comprises a forcing member (4) to exert a force on the membrane to pressurize a fluid in the storage volume. The forcing member has a recess for receiving a part of the storage volume. The membrane may be received into the recess of the forcing member during a compression stroke. By virtue thereof a volume defined by the recess may be effectively used to become part of the storage volume for the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Mark Lelieveld, Gerben Raap, Jan Bennik
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Publication number: 20110271534Abstract: An adjustable razor include a handle member, an interior member and a razor head. The handle member includes a body having an elongated receptacle, a first opening, and a second opening spaced from the first opening. The interior member is telescopingly disposed within the handle member receptacle. The interior member includes a depressable button configured to releasably engage the handle member first opening and handle member second opening. The interior member is movable between a retracted position, where the button releasably engages the handle member first opening, and an extended position, where the button releasably engages the handle member second opening. The razor head coupled to the interior member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Dennis Briganti
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Publication number: 20110219623Abstract: The invention features a hand held device that dispenses fluid during operation. The hand held device includes a handle and a device head operably engaged thereto. The handle has a proximal end forming a product dispensing aperture, a distal end forming a cavity for housing a fluid, a supply channel in fluid communication with the cavity and the product dispensing aperture, a peristaltic pump physically engaged with the supply channel, and a flexible barrier that rests between the peristaltic pump and the supply channel preventing direct contact of the supply channel by the peristaltic pump. Actuation of the peristaltic pump displaces fluid from the cavity to the product dispensing aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Barry Keith Rockell, William Owen Jolley, James Leo Salemme
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Publication number: 20110219621Abstract: The invention features a hair removal device, such as a razor for dispensing a fluid during use. The hair removal device includes a fluid dispensing member which comprises an elongated elastomeric contact member for dispensing the fluid onto the skin in a wide and flat layer of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Terence Gordon Royle, Lee Burrowes, Sean Peter Clarke, Christopher Martin Hawes
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Publication number: 20110219624Abstract: The invention features a hand held device that dispenses fluid during operation. The hand held device includes a handle and a device head operably engaged thereto. The handle has a proximal end forming a product dispensing aperture, a distal end forming a cavity for housing a fluid, a supply channel in fluid communication with the cavity and the product dispensing aperture, a peristaltic pump physically engaged with the supply channel, said peristaltic pump comprising a rotating actuator having an central axis which has a maximum radial movement of the rotating actuator of up to about 15 mm. Actuation of the peristaltic pump displaces fluid from the cavity to the product dispensing aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Barry Keith Rockell, William Owen Jolley, James Leo Salemme
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Patent number: 8006393Abstract: A handle extension for a handheld razor or applicator pad comprising a fixed angle elongated body having a handle at one end for holding and manipulating said fixed angle elongated body and a gripping head at the opposite end for releasably fastening said handheld razor or applicator pad.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Christopher B. Collins
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Patent number: 7814661Abstract: A safety razor having a blade cartridge attached to a neck and a replaceable dispenser cartridge adapted for removable attachment to the razor to thereby form a portion of the razor handle or, alternatively, the entire razor handle. The cartridge includes and interior chamber for containing a shaving conditioning compound (e.g., shave cream or shave gel) and a pressurized dispensing gas. A bottom end of the dispensing cartridge, defining a bottom end of the razor handle, is fitted with a valve to control release of the shaving conditioning compound from the cartridge. An actuator assembly controls operation of the valve to selectively dispense a desired amount of the shaving conditioning compound from the bottom end of the razor handle while the razor is held upright in the normal shaving position.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
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Patent number: 7788809Abstract: A disposable safety razor having an integral shaving conditioner dispenser includes a neck to which a blade cartridge is affixed at a top end thereof and a handle extends downwardly therefrom. The handle is ergonomically shaped and has an exterior wall that defines a pressure cavity therein for receiving a shaving conditioning compound and a pressurized dispensing gas. The handle has an opening at its bottom and a valve received in the opening. The valve is configured to dispense the shaving conditioning compound downwardly through the valve with the razor held upright. A dispensing cap covers the valve and is engaged therewith such that movement of the dispensing cap causes release of the shaving conditioning compound downwardly through the valve and out from a discharge opening in the cap while holding the razor upright with the blade cartridge and neck positioned higher than the handle bottom and dispensing cap.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
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Patent number: 7752757Abstract: A shaving system is provided that includes a safety razor that can be selectively connected to a razor holder via a fluid coupling. At least one gas-generating electrochemical cell is disposed in a sealed gas module in the razor holder. The gas module is in fluid communication with a reservoir adapted to contain shaving aid material capable of fluid flow. The reservoir is in the handle or can have a portion in the holder and a portion in the handle of the safety razor. The gas-generating cell is employed to generally continuously pressurize the portion of the shaving aid material disposed in the handle reservoir. During a normal shaving operation a valve arrangement of the handle can be operated enabling the pressurized shaving aid material in the handle reservoir to be deposited on the skin surface of a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: William A. Salvatore, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100064521Abstract: A combination razor and razor brush is disclosed. The brush for cleaning the razor during and after use of the razor is releasably retained inside a hollow handle of the razor so that the brush is always readily accessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Douglas DeLong
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Publication number: 20100018056Abstract: A disposable safety razor includes a blade housing and a blade disposed within the blade housing to expose a cutting edge suitable for shaving. The blade housing and the blade have complementary characteristics which result in destruction of the blade upon an attempt to remove the blade from within the blade housing. In this regard, the blade housing comprises a substantially rigid housing and the blade comprises a brittle ceramic blade. The safety razor further includes a handle attached to the blade housing. The handle is made from a pliable plastic material that forms an enclosure filled with a dispensable liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: L.I.F.E. SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Samuel Lax
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Publication number: 20090235530Abstract: A safety razor having a blade cartridge attached to a neck and a replaceable dispenser cartridge adapted for removable attachment to the razor to thereby form a portion of the razor handle or, alternatively, the entire razor handle. The cartridge includes and interior chamber for containing a shaving conditioning compound (e.g., shave cream or shave gel) and a pressurized dispensing gas. A bottom end of the dispensing cartridge, defining a bottom end of the razor handle, is fitted with a valve to control release of the shaving conditioning compound from the cartridge. An actuator assembly controls operation of the valve to selectively dispense a desired amount of the shaving conditioning compound from the bottom end of the razor handle while the razor is held upright in the normal shaving position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
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Patent number: 7581319Abstract: The invention is an improved electrical hair trimmer having an internal cleaning tray that cleans dirty cutting blades. Located adjacent to the cleaning tray is an internal conveying means that enables a dirty cutting blade to be removed and a cleaned cutting blade to be installed without the use of an external mechanism. The main benefit of this invention is to provide an electrical hair trimming tool that can automatically remove and clean a used and dirty cutting blade.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventors: Robert J. Little, Alichanel Jones
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Publication number: 20090126197Abstract: A disposable safety razor having an integral shaving conditioner dispenser includes a neck to which a blade cartridge is affixed at a top end thereof and a handle extends downwardly therefrom. The handle is ergonomically shaped and has an exterior wall that defines a pressure cavity therein for receiving a shaving conditioning compound and a pressurized dispensing gas. The handle has an opening at its bottom and a valve received in the opening. The valve is configured to dispense the shaving conditioning compound down-wardly through the valve with the razor held upright. A dispensing cap covers the valve and is engaged therewith such that movement of the dispensing cap causes release of the shaving conditioning compound downwardly through the valve and out from a discharge opening in the cap while holding the razor upright with the blade cartridge and neck positioned higher than the handle bottom and dispensing cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
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Publication number: 20080307660Abstract: A shaving razor comprising: a. a handle having a proximate end and a distal end wherein said handle comprises a cavity; b. an adapter neck pivotally joined to said proximate end of said handle, wherein said adapter neck further comprises 1) a pump to which is joined a first feeding channel extending from said cavity, wherein the pump is actuated by pivotal movement of said neck; and 2) a cartridge connection yoke disposed at an opposite end of said neck from said handle; through which said feeding channel runs; and c. a razor cartridge comprising a blade wherein said cartridge is joined to said neck by said cartridge connection yoke and wherein said feeding channel continues to run to a disposal point on said cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Sean Peter Clarke
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Patent number: 7178241Abstract: A shaving assembly includes a grippable body having an upper end, a lower end, and one or more side walls extending therebetween. The body includes a storage reservoir for holding a fluid shaving preparation. The storage reservoir is enclosed by the upper and lower ends and the one or more side walls of the body. The upper end of the body has a razor cartridge receiving area for having one or more razor cartridges attached thereto. The upper end of the body also has a plurality of openings adjacent the razor cartridge receiving area and in communication with the storage reservoir. A pedestal is disposed within the storage reservoir. The pedestal is selectively movable between the lower and upper ends of the body for urging the fluid shaving preparation through the plurality of openings at the upper end of the body to dispense the shaving preparation around the razor cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Cummings, Andrew J. Pennella, Paul R. Dansreau, Michael J. Sasuta
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Patent number: 7137203Abstract: A shaving apparatus includes a razor blade, a reservoir for containing a non-solid shaving aid material, at least one conduit extending between the reservoir and one or more ports, and a pump in fluid communication with one or both of the reservoir and the conduit. Movement of the razor blade actuates the pump, and the pump transfers shaving aid material from the reservoir to the one or more ports.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Bressler, David Schiff, Andrew Pennella
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Patent number: 7121754Abstract: A shaving apparatus includes a reservoir for storing a shaving aid material, a razor cartridge having at least one razor blade, and a valve selectively actuatable by movement of the razor cartridge between a first position and a second position. In the first position the valve permits passage of a shaving aid material from the reservoir, and in the second position the valve substantially prevents the passage of the shaving aid material from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Bressler, David Schiff, Andrew Pennella
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Patent number: 7093363Abstract: A foldable razor assembly includes a detachable razor blade embedded at the front end of a handle, a box base with its lateral side pivotally coupled to the rear end of the handle, a cavity defined by the box base and a lid for containing the handle and razor blade, and a box body. Since the handle is pivotally coupled to an end of the box base, the handle can be rotated directly to put the handle and the razor blade into the cavity of the box base, and the lid is turned to cover the cavity when the razor is not in use, so as to reduce the overall storage volume of the razor for an easy storage or carry. The invention can prevent the box body from being separated from the razor or missing, and also can keep the razor from being contaminated by the environment. When it is necessary to use the razor, the lid is opened and the handle is turned to combine with the box body. The invention can be folded or unfolded for easy storage or use.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventor: Jack C. Kuo
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Patent number: 7043841Abstract: A shaving apparatus is provided that includes a razor cartridge, a shaving aid dispenser, and a reservoir operable to contain a non-solid shaving aid material. The shaving aid dispenser includes one or more valves disposed within a contact panel. The contact panel is disposed adjacent the cutting edges of the one or more razor blades. Each of the valves is selectively operable between an open position and a closed position. The valves are operated by the normal force of the contact surface applied to the surface to be shaved. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the selectively operable valves.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Eveready Battery Co., Inc.Inventors: John Richard Franzini, David Edward Roche, Andrew Pennella, Kenneth A Raymond
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Patent number: 6986207Abstract: A single-use disposable shaving set composed of three pieces; first piece being a shaving foam cartridge containing pressurized shaving foam sufficient for a single shave, second piece being an aftershave liquid cartridge containing a kind of after shave liquid sufficient for a single shave, and the third piece being a blade assembly having at least a blade coupled thereto; all three of the pieces contained in a wrapped box slightly bigger than a standard matchbox without being mounted in order to occupy the smallest space possible, under a hygienic condition; the foam cartridge and the aftershave liquid cartridge forming the handle of a shaving machine when mounted together and all forming a shaving machine when the blade assembly is mounted to the handle; the set featuring all the minimum requirements of a well wet shave; the entire set to be disposed off after a single use.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Inventor: Ali Saban Selek
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Patent number: 6928738Abstract: A razor has an elongate handle body with a shaving head at one end, the other end of the handle body as a body cavity for receiving a trimming wand with a smaller blade than the shaving head. The trimming wand is normally concealed by the razor body but can be selectively exposed for use by sliding the trimming wand, along the razor body, pivoting the trimming wand, or separating the razor body into components which expose the trimming wand.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Geronimo Segrea
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Patent number: 6910274Abstract: According to the present invention, a shaving apparatus handle includes an interior cavity, a housing, and an actuator. The interior cavity has a first end and a second end lengthwise, and is operable to store flowable shaving aid material. The housing is mounted on the handle and includes one or more ports in fluid communication with the contents of the interior cavity. The actuator is disposed within the interior cavity and includes a ratchet mechanism, a button, and a piston. The ratchet mechanism and the button are operable to work in concert to move the piston uni-directionally toward the second end of the interior cavity. The movement of the piston causes the flowable shaving aid material to be dispensed from the handle adjacent a razor cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Pennella, Kenneth A. Raymond
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Patent number: 6854368Abstract: An aroma therapy delivery system is disclosed which incorporates a shaving unit as the delivery vehicle and a water soluble chemical encapsulator as the scent delivery package. The shaving assembly 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. In either example, the top side of the handle of the shaving unit provides a surface for the affixing of a timed water soluble encapsulated material which includes; varying quantities of scent emitting substances. As the shaving assembly unit is immersed in water during the act of shaving, the particular aroma is released and delivered for the user's olfactory enjoyment.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Stuart Calwell
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Patent number: 6789321Abstract: In a safety razor a blade unit (1) is mounted on a carrying structure (2) for pivotal movement, and a delivery system (25,32,44) for conducting from a reservoir (21) a fluid, e.g. a lubricating fluid, which is to be applied to the skin during shaving, discharges the fluid at a port (45) which opens at or close to the pivot axis. The delivery system incorporates a valve (22,24) to control the supply of fluid to the blade unit (1) and the blade unit carrying structure (2) is coupled to the valve for the valve to eb actuated in response to the blade unit (1) being pressed against the skin during shaving. The blade unit carrying structured (2) is connected to a support structure (35) by a hinged coupling (36) and the valve is operated by a hinged movement of the blade unit carrying structure (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventor: Graham John Simms
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Patent number: 6754958Abstract: A safety razor has a handle formed by a refillable container (8). After filling with water a tablet (20) containing a carbon dioxide gas generating substance is added to the water and the gas pressure is used to deliver liquid from the container to the underside of the razor blade unit (1). The tablet also includes a substance which upon being mixed with water produces a fluid which may have desirable properties for application to the skin during shaving, such as lubrication, moisturizing, applying a fragrance, chemical treatment of hairs, bacterial or medicinal treatment of the skin and/or blood coagulation. The container (8) can be equipped with a dispenser (30) operable to deliver tablets into the water filled container.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Christopher Martin Haws, Stephen Paul Hazell
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Publication number: 20040107808Abstract: An aroma therapy delivery system is disclosed which incorporates a shaving unit as the delivery vehicle and a water soluble chemical encapsulator as the scent delivery package. The shaving assembly 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. In either example, the top side of the handle of the shaving unit provides a surface for the affixing of a timed water soluble encapsulated material which comprises varying quantities of scent emitting substances. As the shaving assembly unit is immersed in water during the act of shaving, the particular aroma is released and delivered for the user's olfactory enjoyment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Stuart Calwell
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Patent number: 6681665Abstract: An aroma therapy delivery system is disclosed which incorporates a shaving unit as the delivery vehicle and a water soluble chemical encapsulator as the scent delivery package. The shaving assembly 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. In either example, the top side of the handle of the shaving unit provides a surface for the affixing of a timed water soluble encapsulated material which comprises varying quantities of scent emitting substances. As the shaving assembly unit is immersed in water during the act of shaving, the particular aroma is released and delivered for the user's olfactory enjoyment.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Stuart Calwell
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Publication number: 20030196328Abstract: This invention would make shaving for the traveler more convenient. You would only have to have one razor and would not have to carry a cumbersome can of shaving cream or gel. It could be used by hotels and hospitals, and sold in airports, train and bus stations, and any convenience stores.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Antonio Andino, Donna Marie O'Brien
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Publication number: 20030070309Abstract: Handles for personal care products are provided having a sheath/core construction. Methods are provided for manufacturing such handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: William R. Brown, Daniel C. Portman, Helge Zimmet
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Patent number: 6499218Abstract: A safety razor having a shaving head which includes dual blades with multiple shaving edges having different lengths and/or shapes to provide a selection of shaving edges for various types of hair encountered on the body of a user. Each blade has straight and convex shaving edges on two sides thereof as well as blade extensions having shorter straight and convex shaving edges on two ends thereof. The razor further includes a handle with a conduit located therein in communication with the shaving head whereby water can travel through the handle, into the shaving head and past the blades to dislodge debris. Further, the safety razor is equipped with a slidable plunger which is slidable in the conduit so that oils, creams or liquids can be applied through the shaving head.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventor: Manual Antonio Rocha
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Publication number: 20020124409Abstract: An aroma therapy delivery system is disclosed which incorporates a shaving unit as the delivery vehicle and a water soluble chemical encapsulator as the scent delivery package. The shaving assembly 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. In either example, the top side of the handle of the shaving unit provides a surface for the affixing of a timed water soluble encapsulated material which comprises varying quantities of scent emitting substances. As the shaving assembly unit is immersed in water during the act of shaving, the particular aroma is released and delivered for the user's olfactory enjoyment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventor: Stuart Calwell
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Patent number: 6406157Abstract: An eyebrow grooming tool that includes a molded plastic handle and a razor blade cartridge holding assembly in connection with the plastic handle. The razor blade cartridge holding assembly is provided with a light source shining through two elongated transparent windows positioned on either side of the razor blade cartridge for illuminating the eyebrow to be trimmed. A brush for grooming the eyebrow before and after trimming by the razor assembly is provided at the back end of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventor: Diane L. Audet
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Patent number: 6041503Abstract: An aroma therapy delivery system is disclosed which incorporates a shaving unit as the delivery vehicle and a water soluble chemical encapsulator as the scent delivery package. The shaving assembly 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. In either example, the top side of the handle of the shaving unit provides a surface for the affixing of a timed water soluble encapsulated material which comprises varying quantities of scent emitting substances. As the shaving assembly unit is immersed in water during the act of shaving, the particular aroma is released and delivered for the user's olfactory enjoyment.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Inventor: Stuart Calwell
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Patent number: 5983500Abstract: The present invention relates to a shaving razor which has been engineered to eject a flowable lubricant onto a skin surface upon demand. The razor has a hollow handle neck and head and lubricant feed mechanism. The feed mechanism utilizes a piston which moves upward in the hollow handle to force lubricant through the neck and head of the razor to be injected near a blade fixed to the razor head.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Inventor: Jean-Pierre da Silva
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Patent number: 5855066Abstract: A disposable shaver is provided including a handle portion including a lower compartment for containing and dispensing a first fluid and an upper compartment for containing and dispensing a second fluid. Further provided is a blade assembly coupled to a top of the handle and having a blade coupled thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Inventor: John J. Manger
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Patent number: 5761813Abstract: In a razor device (10) with handle-like foam container (12) and a cap (22) which is releasable therefrom and which covers over a foam outlet valve (18), that is surrounded by a sliding guide ring (70), of the foam container (12) and is movable relative thereto, in the cap (22) at least two retaining noses (50, 50a) which are arranged on a common diameter are disposed as guide portions on both sides of a central projection (42) in substantially radially oppositely disposed relationship and can each be lowered into a slot (72) of the guide ring (70), wherein each slot (72) is separated by means of a radial bead from a guide surface of the guide ring (70). Each slot (72) can be flanked on both sides by a respective bead which is adjoined by a taper face with an upwardly inclined surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Inventors: Hans-Ruedi Frick, Alfons Frei
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Patent number: 5673485Abstract: A safety razor has a handle, a head on the handle on which a razor blade or blade holder is mountable, a reservoir for water or other suitable lubricating liquid for shaving and an outlet for supplying the liquid from the reservoir to the blade, whereby the liquid is available for the skin during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Inventor: John Hill
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Patent number: 5655302Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1996Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Double D Development Company L.L.C.Inventor: David E. Mroczka
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Patent number: 5622195Abstract: A travelling toothbrush is combined with a razor head disclosed. In the travelling toothbrush with a handle and brush part, a first longitudinal recess is formed on one side of the handle and receives a toothpaste tube therein. A second longitudinal recess is formed on the other side of the handle and receives a disposable razor head therein. The second recess includes a dovetail for holding the razor head therein. A razor head mounting protrusion is provided on the rear portion of the other side of the handle and mounts the razor head to the handle when using the toothbrush as a razor. A handle case is detachably fitted over the handle, while a cap is detachably fitted over the brush part to protect the brush part. The cap has a clip and forms a configuration of a conventional fountain pen in cooperation with the handle case.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1996Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Inventor: Jong C. Lee
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Patent number: 5564190Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1995Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Inventor: David P. Fleetwood