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Shaver unit
Assignee: Kaijirushi Hamono Center KK
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Filing: 1979-03-27
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1999-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A shaver unit comprises at least one blade unit, a case member and a cover member. The case member has a blade accommodating space defined therein for accommodating the blade unit while the shaver unit is not in use for shaving and a blade fitting recess for fittingly and detachably receiving the blade unit while the shaver unit is used for shaving. The cover member is detachably attached to the case member to cover the blade unit accommodated in the accommodating space. The case member further has a portion serving as a handle gripped by the user's hand during shaving.
Inventors
- 👤 Tamoru Asano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:59
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/24; B26B21/40; B26B21/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A shaver unit comprising in combination: at least one shaving blade unit; a case member including a top portion and a bottom portion, said top portion defining a recess for detachably receiving said blade unit for use during shaving, said top portion curvedly extending from said bottom portion for offsetting said blade unit in said recess from said bottom portion and properly orienting said blade unit for shaving, said bottom portion having sidewalls and a first planar rectangular panel therebetween, a portion of said case member being operable as a handle for guiding said blade during shaving; and a cover member releasably interlocking with said case member and including a blade accommodating space for each blade unit for storing each blade unit in a fixed position when not in use during shaving and for dispensing said blade unit into said recess, said cover member including a second planar rectangular panel with a top and bottom wall, said second panel having an inner and an outer surface, said inner surface having walls associated therewith for partly defining said blade accommodating space, said second panel and said bottom portion interlocking so as to form a substantially box-like structure enclosing said blade accommodating space therewithin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A shaver unit comprising in combination: at least one shaving blade unit; a case member including a top portion and a bottom portion, said top portion defining a recess for detachably receiving said blade unit for use during shaving, said top portion curvedly extending from said bottom portion for offsetting said blade unit in said recess from said bottom portion and properly orienting said blade unit for shaving, said bottom portion having sidewalls and a first planar rectangular panel therebetween, a portion of said case member being operable as a handle for guiding said blade during shaving; and a cover member releasably interlocking with said case member and including a blade accommodating space for each blade unit for storing each blade unit in a fixed position when not in use during shaving and for dispensing said blade unit into said recess, said cover member including a second planar rectangular panel with a top and bottom wall, said second panel having an inner and an outer surface, said inner surface having walls associated therewith for partly defining said blade accommodating space, said second panel and said bottom portion interlocking so as to form a substantially box-like structure enclosing said blade accommodating space therewithin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A shaver unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member has walls partly defining said blade accommodating space, some of said walls having projections, said blade unit including recesses for engaging said projections so as to maintain said blade unit in a fixed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A shaver unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said case member has grooves and said cover member has guide protrusions for slidingly engaging said grooves, thereby interlocking said case member and said cover member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |