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Razor blade assembly
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1984-10-15
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Granted: 1985-11-12
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Expires: 2004-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A razor blade assembly comprising a blade disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the blade, the blade being movable relative to the elements in response to forces encountered during a shaving operation, the blade assembly having pivot mountings thereon for pivotal attachment to a razor handle, whereby the blade assembly, as a whole, may be pivotally movable on a handle in response to forces encountered during the shaving operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester F. Jacobson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:48
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/22; B26B21/222; B26B21/227; B26B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A razor blade assembly comprising a body member of molded plastic, said body member including a front portion, a back portion, spring finger guard support means, and spring finger blade support means, a guard member mounted on said body member and biased by said spring finger guard support means, blade means mounted on said body member and biased by said spring finger blade support means, said blade means comprising a base portion and a cutter portion, the base and cutter portions being disposed at an obtuse angle to each other, said spring finger blade support means comprising a finger molded integrally with said body member, said finger engaging an underside of said cutter portion and a side of said base portion, said blade means being disposed in slots in end portions of said body member, said finger exercising a bias against said cutter portion underside and simultaneously a bias against said base portion side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A razor blade assembly comprising a body member of molded plastic, said body member including a front portion, a back portion, spring finger guard support means, and spring finger blade support means, a guard member mounted on said body member and biased by said spring finger guard support means, blade means mounted on said body member and biased by said spring finger blade support means, said blade means comprising a base portion and a cutter portion, the base and cutter portions being disposed at an obtuse angle to each other, said spring finger blade support means comprising a finger molded integrally with said body member, said finger engaging an underside of said cutter portion and a side of said base portion, said blade means being disposed in slots in end portions of said body member, said finger exercising a bias against said cutter portion underside and simultaneously a bias against said base portion side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A razor blade assembly in according to claim 1 including clip means for retaining said blade means in said slots, said finger urging said blade means against said clip means and simultaneously urging said blade means rearwardly in said slots.
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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) | 1988-11-11 | 1989-05-13 | 1989-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-11 | 1993-05-13 | 1993-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-11 | 1997-05-13 | 1997-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |