Protective Blade Cover Patents (Class 30/539)
  • Patent number: 11858153
    Abstract: A spacing comb for a hair cutting appliance. The comb includes a support frame, a series of comb teeth each having a frontal portion and a rear portion, wherein the comb teeth extend from the support frame. The support frame includes a frontal connector bar and a rear connector plate, wherein the frontal portions of the comb teeth extend from the frontal connector bar. The frontal connector bar is inwardly curved towards the rear connector plate, such that a central portion of the frontal connector bar is rearwardly offset from lateral portions thereof. Also described herein is a hair cutting appliance that is equipped with such a spacing comb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Luca Iaccarino, Theunis Quaak, Kam Hing Yau, Rob Roetert, Alwin William De Vries
  • Patent number: 11338459
    Abstract: A clipper blade protector enabling a user to enclose and protect the blades and teeth of clipper devices by incorporating a sheath body, a volume of cushion material, and a blade-receiving concavity. The sheath body extends between a cover end and an opening, wherein the blade-receiving cavity is formed within the sheath body between the opening and the cover end. The volume of cushion material is externally distributed along the sheath body between the cover end and the opening, thereby cushioning any external impacts against the enclosed portion of the clipper device. This protection is proposed to prevent breakage of the blades and teeth of the clipper device, saving both time and money in avoided replacements costs and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Derrick Palmer
  • Patent number: 11312032
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to spacing comb (70) for a hair cutting appliance (10), the comb (70) comprising a support frame (72), a series of comb teeth (76) each having a frontal portion (78) and a rear portion (80), wherein the comb teeth (76) extend from the support frame (72), wherein the support frame (72) comprises a frontal connector bar (100) and a rear connector plate (102), wherein the frontal portions (78) of the comb teeth (76) extend from the frontal connector bar (100), and wherein the frontal connector bar (100) is inwardly curved towards the rear connector plate (102), such that a central portion (110) of the frontal connector bar (100) is rearwardly offset from lateral portions (112, 114) thereof. The present disclosure further relates to a hair cutting appliance (10) that is equipped with a spacing comb (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Luca Iaccarino, Theunis Quaak, Kam Hing Yau, Rob Roetert, Alwin William De Vries
  • Patent number: 10493644
    Abstract: A protector (40) for a shaving razor (10) including a handle (12) removably attached to a cartridge (22). The protector (40) includes a housing (42) for receiving and protecting the cartridge (22). The housing (42) includes a bottom wall (43), an upper wall (44) and lateral walls (45, 46, 47, 48), the upper wall (44) being provided with a first opening (49) for receiving the handle (12), and the protector (40) further including a guiding member (50) for guiding the handle (12) toward the cartridge (22) when the handle (12) is being attached to the cartridge (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.
    Inventors: Ioannis Bozikis, Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Vasileios Stamoulis
  • Patent number: 10369713
    Abstract: A razor blade assembly has a handle, a head having a cutting blade assembly of one or more cutting blades connected to the handle; and a spacer which is mounted to or is formed as part of the head to space the cutting edges of the blades from the skin of a user to create and maintain a 5 o'clock shadow appearance beard in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm in thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: STUBL LLC
    Inventors: Blake Squires, John D. Osher
  • Publication number: 20140041234
    Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have a blade portion and a base portion, the blade portion having a cutting edge region terminated at a free end thereof and an opposing non-cutting edge region, the blade portion being bent relative to the base portion in a bent portion spaced from the cutting edge region and adjacent to the non-cutting edge region, wherein the bent portion extends about 108 degrees to about 115 degrees from the base portion, the bent portion having a radius of about 0.30 mm to about 0.45 mm, at least part of the cutting member having a hardness of about hardness of about 540 HV to about 750 HV, and a thickness of the bent portion is less than the average thickness of the cutting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: William Scott Masek, John Lawrence Maziarz, Joseph Allan DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu, Craig Stephen Vickery
  • Publication number: 20130276311
    Abstract: A safety razor with a thin profile that can be easily transported on a person, without risk of injury or damage to the razor blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Xavier Clemons
  • Publication number: 20130199346
    Abstract: A protective cover for a shaving cartridge, a shaving assembly including a cartridge and a protective cover, a razor having a razor handle and such a shaving assembly, a method of shaving with such a razor and a method of manufacturing such a protective cover. The protective cover includes a housing extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis (A) and is provided with a comb and a trimming blade, the trimming blade having an elongated cutting edge and the comb having several teeth projecting obliquely to the longitudinal axis (A) and protruding forwardly with regard to the trimming blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Yiannis Marios Psimadas, Ioannis Bozikis, Luca Iaccarino
  • Publication number: 20110203124
    Abstract: A shaving cartridge-cover assembly having a housing with a guard, a cap, a rear wall with at least one retention member, a front wall, and a pair of side walls. At least one blade is mounted to the housing between the guard and the cap. A protective cover has a top wall, a front wall and a rear wall that define a pair of opposing open ends. The housing has a dimension between the retention member and the front wall that is greater than an inner width of the open ends of the protective cover such that sliding one of the side walls of the housing into at least one of the open ends deflects the front and rear walls of the protective cover to facilitate mounting of the protective cover over the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Kelly Daniel Bridges, Vincent Paul Walker, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110203112
    Abstract: The travel shaver kit includes a handle having a proximal end and a distal end. A blade housing is pivotably attached to the distal end of the handle. The blade housing is able to be pivotably positionable either in a first position wherein the handle and blade housing are aligned, or in a second position wherein the handle and blade housing are perpendicular. A ceramic blade has a base disposed within the blade housing. The ceramic blade extends outwardly from the blade housing to expose a cutting edge suitable for shaving. The blade housing extends through at least a portion of the base to non-removably lock the ceramic blade therein, whereby twisting or bending the blade housing, without breaking it, results in destruction of the cutting edge. The ceramic blade may include an aperture where the blade housing extends through the blade aperture to non-removably lock the ceramic blade therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Samuel Lax
  • Patent number: 7941931
    Abstract: A protective cover for a razor cartridge. The cartridge is joined to a handle and is pivotal about a pivot axis with respect to the handle. The cover includes a front wall, a back wall opposed to the front wall, a side wall extending from the front wall to the back wall, a first end and an opposed second end. The second end has an opening. The back wall has an opening with first and second pivot inhibiting members extending away from the back wall and towards the front wall. The cover is slidable over the cartridge through the opening in the second end to cover the cartridge such that the first and second pivot inhibiting members engage the handle to inhibit the cartridge from pivoting about the pivot axis with respect to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: John Prudden, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110005089
    Abstract: A cartridge cover assembly having a reversible cover and a shaving cartridge with a first and second positions. The cartridge has at least one blade, a top surface having a front end portion with a guard member and a rear end portion with a lubricating strip. The cover has a front wall with a first retention member, a back wall with a second retention member, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls defining a pocket dimensioned to nestingly receive the cartridge. The rear end portion of the cartridge is engaged between the first retention member and the front wall in the first position. The rear end portion of the cartridge is engaged between the second retention member and the back wall in the second position. The top surface of the cartridge is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the cover in the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Kevin Sennett, Kelly Daniel Bridges, Douglas Robert Kohring, Carmen Gallo
  • Publication number: 20100218390
    Abstract: A protective cover for a razor cartridge. The cartridge is joined to a handle and is pivotal about a pivot axis with respect to the handle. The cover includes a front wall, a back wall opposed to the front wall, a side wall extending from the front wall to the back wall, a first end and an opposed second end. The second end has an opening. The back wall has an opening with first and second pivot inhibiting members extending away from the back wall and towards the front wall. The cover is slidable over the cartridge through the opening in the second end to cover the cartridge such that the first and second pivot inhibiting members engage the handle to inhibit the cartridge from pivoting about the pivot axis with respect to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: John Prudden, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100139098
    Abstract: A cap (11), which is suitable to be applied in a shaving head of a shaving apparatus, has a skin contacting surface (21) which comprises at least two annular corrugations (22, 23, 24). The shape of the skin contacting surface (21) of the cap (11) is adapted to realizing a high feeling of comfort for a user of a shaving apparatus which is equipped with at least one shaving head comprising the cap (11). A factor contributing to the feeling of comfort is that an annular central surface (22a) of an outmost corrugation (22) has an orientation which is out of line with an expected course of an imaginary smooth flowing plane (30) following the at least one central surface (23a, 24a) of the at least one other corrugation (23, 24), wherein a drooping configuration of the central surface (22a) of the outmost corrugation (22) with respect to the at least one central surface (23a, 24a) of the at least one other corrugation (23, 24) is realized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Andre Kuijper, Erik Houbolt, Martin Leonard Bakker, Willem Drachten
  • Publication number: 20100139099
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting element (10), such as used in an electric shaver. The cutting element is made from stainless steel with a hardened surface layer (14) over at least part of its surface, and is characterized, in that the cutting end face (11) of the element comprises a, surface layer of hardened steel at least over its cutting edge (12), the rest of the end face comprising the stainless steel. The cutting element has self-sharpening and wear adjustable characteristics. The invention also relates to a method for producing the cutting element, and to an electric shaver comprising at least one cutting element according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Hubert Sjoerd Blaauw
  • Publication number: 20100011588
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel geometry for a lubricating body, strip or cap, composed of shaving aids, taking into consideration their shape, materials and placement along with their interaction with multiple blades for improved shaving attributes in a wet shaving system. A strip exposure and a strip angle is disclosed where generally a maximum height of the lubricating strip is greater than or equal to the maximum height of the blade plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Xiandong Wang, Neville Sonnenberg, Joseph Depuydt, Michael J. Kwiecien, William Jolley
  • Publication number: 20090235529
    Abstract: A relatively inexpensive, single use, single edge hair cutting device. The device includes a handle portion, typically made of plastic, and an integral blade holding portion for holding a single edge blade used to cut hair. A detachable blade protector covers the blade prior to initial use of the device. In addition, finger portions extend over the blade leaving an edge exposed for cutting hair, while providing protection against cutting of the skin. The handle portion includes a finger grip, and loop, so that the handle can be held in the hand in a comfortable position while being used to cut hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Yigal Natan Ringart, Jacky Gamliel, George W. Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20090172957
    Abstract: A protective cover for a razor cartridge. The cartridge is joined to a handle and is pivotal about a pivot axis with respect to the handle. The cover includes a front wall, a back wall opposed to the front wall, a side wall extending from the front wall to the back wall, a first end and an opposed second end. The second end has an opening. The back wall has an opening with first and second pivot inhibiting members extending away from the back wall. The cover is slidable over the cartridge through the opening in the second end to cover the cartridge such that the first and second pivot inhibiting members engage the handle to inhibit the cartridge from pivoting about the pivot axis with respect to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: John Prudden, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090172958
    Abstract: A wet shaving razor case suitable for storage of a razor having a cartridge and adjoining handle. The cartridge is pivotal about a pivot axis with respect to the handle. The case includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion includes a handle-receiving recess and is removably secured to the lower portion between an open position and a closed position. When in the closed position the cartridge is positioned within the case, the handle extends from the case and the case inhibits the cartridge from pivoting with respect to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: John Prudden, JR., Kelly Daniel Bridges
  • Publication number: 20090056144
    Abstract: A cutting head for an electric razor is described. The cutting head includes a blade support member and a plurality of blades. The blade support member can attach to an electric razor and reciprocate back and forth. The plurality of blades are located on the blade support member, and move in a cutting direction towards a hair to be cut. The plurality of blades meet the hair to be cut at a contact angle that is acute with respect to the cutting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: David Shore
  • Publication number: 20080216320
    Abstract: Shaving apparatus including a drivable shaving unit for performing a first shaving action on a user's skin; a motor adapted to drive the shaving unit to perform the first shaving action; a blade having a razor-sharp cutting edge positioned for shaving engagement with the user's skin; and a guard surface provided in front of the razor-sharp blade. During use, the blade performs a second shaving action to cut hair while the drivable shaving unit performs the first shaving action. The first shaving unit may be rotary or linear and may have a static or moving skin-engaging cutter. Two razor-sharp blades may be provided, facing in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Terence G. Royle, Robert White
  • Publication number: 20080189965
    Abstract: A razor protection system includes a container for holding a protective liquid such as mineral oil for protecting the razor of a non-electric shaver. The protective liquid floats on water, which is used to control the level of the protective liquid. A shaver support adjacent the container supports the razor within the container spaced upwardly from the bottom the container above the water. In one embodiment, the shaver support is movable to alternately immerse the razor in the protective liquid and remove the razor from the protective liquid. The shaver support preferably supports the shaver when the razor is not immersed to allow the protective liquid to drip from the razor into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Brett J. Trissel
  • Publication number: 20080134516
    Abstract: A hair clipper has a blade block, which includes a fixed blade, a movable blade overlapped with the fixed blade to make sliding contact with the fixed blade, a pressing spring applying a pressing load to maintain a uniform contact pressure between the fixed blade and the movable blade, and a blade base for receiving and retaining the fixed blade and the movable blade and the pressing spring. The blade base has a blade holder retaining the fixed blade and the movable blade and a blade cover attached to the blade holder to cover the fixed blade and the movable blade. Further, the blade holder has a primary retainer member holding end portions of the pressing spring and the blade cover has a secondary retainer member pressing the end portions of the pressing spring in a direction in which the pressing spring is retained by the primary retainer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Morisugi, Toshio Ikuta
  • Patent number: 7065882
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cost-saving and space-saving combination of a low-waste peeler and an auxiliary tool. The low-waste peeler comprises an elongate grip and a fork-like mounting pivotally and movably connected to the grip. The mounting is provided with two prongs, and a swinging blade is attached between the prongs. The mounting is pivotally and movably connected to the auxiliary tool as one piece, while the grip is a separate part. The mounting and the auxiliary tool are pivotally and movably attached to the grip. In the peeling position, the auxiliary tool is accommodated in the grip of the peeler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Haberstroh
  • Patent number: 6901669
    Abstract: A hair clipper protective and identifying cap that is used to cover the cutting portion of a standard hair clipper. The protective cap is shaped to accommodate the cutting portion of the hair clipper. The bottom edge of the cap has a lip that allows the cap to be securely attached to the clippers. When the cap is properly placed over the cutting portion, the lip extends around the housing top end, at a point just below the cutting portion. Labels are applied to the protective cap or imprinted thereon to indicate whether the clipper is clean or requires sanitizing, namely “Clean” and “Soiled”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Shari Liberatore
  • Patent number: 6539633
    Abstract: The invention relates to a razor (1) whose head (2) is provided with a protective member (4) in which it engages in removable manner for the purpose of protecting the cutting blade(s) (3) before use and possibly also after use, the razor (1) having at least one tongue (6) fixed either to the head or to the protective member, and engaging respectively either on a portion of the protective member or on the head in such a manner as to be broken on first separation of the protective member (4) and the head (2). The protective member is preferably a cap (4) that engages removably on the head (2) of the razor to protect the cutting blade(s) (3) before and after use, and the tongue (6) is fixed to the head (2) of the razor, engaging a portion of the protective cap during removal thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Societe Bic
    Inventor: Jean Bernard Rebaudieres
  • Publication number: 20020083600
    Abstract: A safety razor device including a blade unit with at least one small blade has been fixedly mounted for presenting a whisker cutting edge. The blade unit is fixedly attached to a handle. Also included is a blade guard, which defines a skin contacting surface to establish a “shaving geometry” to define the parameters which determine the blade orientation and position relative to the skin. A clear head covers the razor when not in use without preventing determination if a blade has been removed. Also provided is a short handle, of relatively flexible or resilient material to increase traction force on the skin surface being shaved and yet not provide a component that can be used as a weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: James A. Donovan
  • Patent number: 6185827
    Abstract: A protective casing for a shaving head has a hollow structure for receiving the shaving head. The hollow structure has a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and means for engaging the shaving head therein. The protective casing includes at least one projection on the outer surface of the first side wall and one or more projections on the outer surface of the second side wall. The projections on the second side wall form a space for interconnectingly receiving an element having the same shape as said at least one projection on the first side wall, whereby a plurality of protective casings may be interconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Violex-bic S.A.
    Inventor: Alexandra T. Polites
  • Patent number: 5893213
    Abstract: A removable protective cover for use with razors and razor cartridges. The cover encloses and protects the razor head, which contains the exposed portion of the sharpened blade or blades. Lateral tabs having hooks for engagement with the razor cartridge on one end and a button area on the other end are affixed to both ends of the cover via hinges. When the button area is depressed by opposing forces, in an X-plane, the hook end disengages from the razor cartridge and the cartridge may be removed from the protective cover with minimal or no force in the Y-direction which is perpendicular to the X-plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Vincent C. Motta
  • Patent number: 5664330
    Abstract: A razor having an elongated body within which is contained an internal chamber. The forward end of the internal chamber is closed and is to contain an emollient lotion. The aft end of the internal chamber is to contain a movable slider. Manual movement of the slider is to cause dispensing of the emollient lotion through a dispensing aperture located at the fore end of the elongated body. A shaving head is mounted on the fore end. The aft end of the elongated body is open to provide for easy entry of the emollient lotion and the slider when assembling of the razor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars