Abstract

Shaving razors and shaving assemblies for wet shaving, including a blade unit pivotably mounted on an interface element, are disclosed. Pivoting of the blade unit is accomplished using a shell bearing arrangement in which the shell bearing member is provided on an interface element. An elastomeric return element is provided to bias the blade unit towards a rest position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
• B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• B26B 21/52 - Handles, e.g. tiltable, flexible

Abstract

Shaving razors and shaving assemblies for wet shaving are disclosed, which include a blade unit pivotably mounted on arms extending from an interface element. The arms have features that allow them to flex, in some cases in a differential manner depending on the direction of applied forces.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/52 - Handles, e.g. tiltable, flexible
• B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
• B26B 21/30 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the type carrying pivotally-mounted caps
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 83/10 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession for razor blades or razor cartridges
• A45D 27/00 - Shaving accessories
• A45D 27/22 - Containers or carriers for storing shaving appliances
• A45D 27/29 - Stands for shavers or razors
• B26B 21/00 - Razors of the open or knife typeSafety razors or other shaving implements of the planing typeHair-trimming devices involving a razor-bladeEquipment therefor
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a lubricating strip geometry that is designed to work with the blade geometry and other cartridge features to provide a close, comfortable shave over the intended lifetime of the cartridge. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously

Abstract

Containers are described herein for the transportation and distribution of replaceable consumer products, e.g. interchangeable shaving assemblies. The containers described herein include a mechanism to securely hold the container in predetermined open and closed positions. The interior of the container may provided features which serve to hold and protect the shaving assemblies when not in use, e.g., during transport or storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/00 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a blade geometry that is designed to provide a close, comfortable shave. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/24 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the magazine typeSafety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the injector type
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• B26B 21/52 - Handles, e.g. tiltable, flexible

Abstract

Razor cartridges are disclosed that include an elastomeric guard having a plurality of curved fins. Generally, this invention relates to razor cartridges with elastomeric guards. The guards have a plurality of curved fins. In some implementations, at least some of the fins are of substantially the same length, e.g., their chord lengths are within 10% of each other, e.g. within 5%. In one aspect, the invention features a razor cartridge comprising a housing, one or more blades disposed in the housing, and an elastomeric guard member disposed on the housing and positioned to contact the skin prior to the blades, the guard member comprising a plurality of fins that are arcs of concentric circles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

A replaceable shaving assembly comprising a blade unit and an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, the interface element comprising a return element configured to provide a return force between the blade unit and handle, the return element comprising a metal leaf spring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/08 - Razors of the open or knife typeSafety razors or other shaving implements of the planing typeHair-trimming devices involving a razor-bladeEquipment therefor involving changeable blades

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element provides resistance during shaving and positions the blade unit in a rest position when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/08 - Razors of the open or knife typeSafety razors or other shaving implements of the planing typeHair-trimming devices involving a razor-bladeEquipment therefor involving changeable blades
• B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Containers are described herein for the transportation and distribution of replaceable consumer products, e.g. interchangeable shaving assemblies. The containers described herein include a mechanism to securely hold the container in predetermined open and closed positions. The interior of the container may provided features which serve to hold and protect the shaving assemblies when not in use, e.g., during transport or storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/24 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the magazine typeSafety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the injector type
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Shaving systems are disclosed that include (a) a handle having a distal end and a proximal end; and (b) a shaving assembly, disposed at the distal end of the handle, the shaving assembly including a blade unit comprising a plurality of blades disposed in a housing, the housing having a front cutting side and an opposite rear side and a plurality of measurement elements on a trailing edge of the rear side.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• B26B 21/54 - Razor-blades

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
• B26B 21/52 - Handles, e.g. tiltable, flexible

Abstract

Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
• B26B 21/24 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the magazine typeSafety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the injector type
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• B26B 21/52 - Handles, e.g. tiltable, flexible
• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, a shell bearing element, and an interface element. The interface element is configured to removeably connect the shaving assembly to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted. In some cases, a return element is integrally formed on the shell bearing unit between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories
• B26B 21/52 - Handles, e.g. tiltable, flexible
• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and a return element disposed on the interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an elastomeric element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
• B26B 21/30 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the type carrying pivotally-mounted caps
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories

Abstract

Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
• B26B 21/40 - Details or accessories