US4198746A
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All plastic swivel head razor handle
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1978-09-18
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Granted: 1980-04-22
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Expires: 1998-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A razor handle comprising a grip portion having arms at one end thereof for pivotally mounting thereon a shaving unit of the type in which a blade and guard are permanently fixed together, the shaving unit being free to pivot upon the handle during a shaving operation, the handle having spring structure thereon for biasing the pivotally movable shaving unit toward a central position, and structure permitting release of the shaving unit and engagement with a new shaving unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Trotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:12
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/22; B26B21/222; B26B21/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A razor handle comprising a grip portion and a head portion molded integrally as a single unit, the head portion having first and second arm means molded integrally with said head portion and having mounting means thereon for pivotally mounting a shaving unit therebetween, spring means molded integrally with and extending from said head portion and adapted for engagement with said shaving unit to exert a biasing force thereon, and a cam portion disposed in said handle, said cam portion having first and second cam surfaces and being movable in said handle to a position in which said cam portion first and second cam surfaces respectively engage said first and second arm means to force apart said arm means whereby to release said shaving unit held by said arm means and position said arm means for acceptance of a new shaving unit, reverse movement of said cam portion permitting said arm means to engage said new shaving unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A razor handle comprising a grip portion and a head portion molded integrally as a single unit, the head portion having first and second arm means molded integrally with said head portion and having mounting means thereon for pivotally mounting a shaving unit therebetween, spring means molded integrally with and extending from said head portion and adapted for engagement with said shaving unit to exert a biasing force thereon, and a cam portion disposed in said handle, said cam portion having first and second cam surfaces and being movable in said handle to a position in which said cam portion first and second cam surfaces respectively engage said first and second arm means to force apart said arm means whereby to release said shaving unit held by said arm means and position said arm means for acceptance of a new shaving unit, reverse movement of said cam portion permitting said arm means to engage said new shaving unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-22 | 1983-10-22 | 1984-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-22 | 1987-10-22 | 1988-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-22 | 1991-10-22 | 1992-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |