Having Receptacle Patents (Class 30/535)
  • Patent number: 11472051
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: The Gillette Company LLC
    Inventors: Eric Glenn Siegmann, Nicholas Robert Harrington, Vincent Paul Walker, Jr., Jack Anthony Washington
  • Patent number: 11337504
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Sandy J. Kosloff, Jason A. Kosloff
  • Publication number: 20140331509
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Martin Hawes, Lee Burrowes
  • Patent number: 8851777
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J Pennella
  • Patent number: 8641310
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Eveready Battery ComaPNY, Inc
    Inventor: Andrew J Pennella
  • Patent number: 8510957
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Kevin James Wain, Lee Burrowes
  • Patent number: 8458909
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Martin Hawes, Lee Burrowes
  • Patent number: 8261450
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Dana Charles Cook
  • Publication number: 20120167393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Lelieveld, Gerben Raap, Jan Bennik
  • Publication number: 20110271534
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Dennis Briganti
  • Publication number: 20110219623
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Barry Keith Rockell, William Owen Jolley, James Leo Salemme
  • Publication number: 20110219621
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Terence Gordon Royle, Lee Burrowes, Sean Peter Clarke, Christopher Martin Hawes
  • Publication number: 20110219624
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Barry Keith Rockell, William Owen Jolley, James Leo Salemme
  • Patent number: 8006393
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher B. Collins
  • Patent number: 7814661
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 7788809
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 7752757
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: William A. Salvatore, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100064521
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Douglas DeLong
  • Publication number: 20100018056
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: L.I.F.E. SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Samuel Lax
  • Publication number: 20090235530
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 7581319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventors: Robert J. Little, Alichanel Jones
  • Publication number: 20090126197
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20080307660
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Sean Peter Clarke
  • Patent number: 7178241
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cummings, Andrew J. Pennella, Paul R. Dansreau, Michael J. Sasuta
  • Patent number: 7137203
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Bressler, David Schiff, Andrew Pennella
  • Patent number: 7121754
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Bressler, David Schiff, Andrew Pennella
  • Patent number: 7093363
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Jack C. Kuo
  • Patent number: 7043841
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John Richard Franzini, David Edward Roche, Andrew Pennella, Kenneth A Raymond
  • Patent number: 6986207
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Ali Saban Selek
  • Patent number: 6928738
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Geronimo Segrea
  • Patent number: 6910274
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Pennella, Kenneth A. Raymond
  • Patent number: 6854368
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Stuart Calwell
  • Patent number: 6789321
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Graham John Simms
  • Patent number: 6754958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Martin Haws, Stephen Paul Hazell
  • Publication number: 20040107808
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Stuart Calwell
  • Patent number: 6681665
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Stuart Calwell
  • Publication number: 20030196328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Antonio Andino, Donna Marie O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20030070309
    Abstract: Handles for personal care products are provided having a sheath/core construction. Methods are provided for manufacturing such handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: William R. Brown, Daniel C. Portman, Helge Zimmet
  • Patent number: 6499218
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Manual Antonio Rocha
  • Publication number: 20020124409
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Stuart Calwell
  • Patent number: 6406157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Diane L. Audet
  • Patent number: 6041503
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Stuart Calwell
  • Patent number: 5983500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre da Silva
  • Patent number: 5855066
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventor: John J. Manger
  • Patent number: 5761813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventors: Hans-Ruedi Frick, Alfons Frei
  • Patent number: 5673485
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: John Hill
  • Patent number: 5655302
    Abstract: A razor has a razor head and a handle extending from the razor head. The handle defines a chamber holding pressurized shaving cream. A valve, having oppositely positioned flexible valve flaps biased for sealing engagement, selectively permits the emission of the shaving cream from the chamber. A nozzle defining a tube is insertable between the valve flaps for controlled passage of the shaving cream from the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Double D Development Company L.L.C.
    Inventor: David E. Mroczka
  • Patent number: 5622195
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: Jong C. Lee
  • Patent number: 5564190
    Abstract: A combined shaver and shaving lubricant dispenser including a pressurized lubricant cartridge having a quantity of shaving lubricant disposed therein under pressure and a dispensing valve including a dispensing nozzle extending from the cartridge of the type that allows the lubricant to escape from the cartridge when the dispensing nozzle is depressed; and a shaver/dispensing head including a shaving assembly including at least one razor type shaving blade and a lubricant dispersal nozzle including an attachment fitting that is attachable to the dispensing valve of the cartridge that is in fluid communication with a manifold chamber, the manifold chamber in-turn being in fluid communication with a plurality of dispersing apertures formed between the exterior of the dispensing head and the manifold chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: David P. Fleetwood