US4733467A
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Method and apparatus for cooling a razor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-16
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Granted: 1988-03-29
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Expires: 2006-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A cooling device and method for use in conjunction with a razor having a head which includes at least one blade. Disclosed is a means for containing a coolant, a means for selectively releasing the coolant from the container, and a means for receiving a head of a razor. The receiving means communicates with the releasing means and includes means for exposing the razor head to the coolant when the razor head is placed within the receiving means. Upon activation of the releasing means the head of the razor is exposed to the coolant which substantially cools the razor. The coolant thermodynamically contracts and sharpens the razor blades allowing for a more efficient and pleasant shave.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Borenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:59
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/08; B26D7/10; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/02; B26B21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A cooling device for use in conjunction with a razor having a head that includes at least one blade, comprising: means for containing a pressurized, fluid coolant, said containing means including an enclosed housing; means for releasing said coolant from said containing means, said releasing means including a nozzle, said nozzle releasably engageable, allowing the release of said coolant upon engagement; means for receiving the head of said razor, said receiving means communicating with said releasing means; said receiving means including means for exposing said razor head to said coolant; whereupon, activation of said releasing means exposes the blade of said razor to said coolant, cooling, thermodynamically contracting and sharpening said blades, thereby allowing a user an efficient and pleasant shave.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A cooling device for use in conjunction with a razor having a head that includes at least one blade, comprising: means for containing a pressurized, fluid coolant, said containing means including an enclosed housing; means for releasing said coolant from said containing means, said releasing means including a nozzle, said nozzle releasably engageable, allowing the release of said coolant upon engagement; means for receiving the head of said razor, said receiving means communicating with said releasing means; said receiving means including means for exposing said razor head to said coolant; whereupon, activation of said releasing means exposes the blade of said razor to said coolant, cooling, thermodynamically contracting and sharpening said blades, thereby allowing a user an efficient and pleasant shave.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for enclosing said containing means, releasing means and receiving means; said enclosing means being releasably secured to said containing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said containing means comprises an enclosed, vertically positioned, generally cylindrical metal receptacle having a top and a bottom, said releasing means comprises nozzle stem vertically positioned near the top of said metal receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said receiving means comprises a trough, said trough having a lower surface and an upper surface, said upper having a depression therein, said depression dimensioned to accommodate said razor head, said receiving means having a passage therethrough from said lower surface to said upper surface, said passage communicating with said releasing means, said passage allowing said coolant to pass through said trough, thereby cooling a razor head positioned within said trough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said receiving means is positioned about, and stabilized by, said nozzle, said nozzle being inserted into said passage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said enclosing means comprises a cap having a top and generally cylindrical sides, said top having a void therein, said void corresponding in dimensions to said trough upper surface, said trough being accessible for said razor head without removing said cap from said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said enclosing means further comprises means for stabilizing said receiving means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said stabilizing means comprises a ridge positioned about said void, on the interior of said cap, said receiving means positioned within said ridge when said cap is positioned upon said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said enclosing means comprises a cap having a top and generally cylindrical sides, said side having a void therein, said top having a hinged member, whereupon said razor head is positioned within said receiving means through said side of said cap, beneath said hinged top member.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of cooling the head of a razor, comprising: providing a container which houses a coolant; said container having a nozzle, said nozzle releasably engageable, allowing the release of said coolant; providing means for receiving the head of said razor, said receiving means communicating with said nozzle; placing said razor head within said receiving means; activating said nozzle by placing said razor head into said receiving means; whereby said coolant is released from said container and introduced, through said receiving means, to said razor head, thereby thermodynamically contracting and sharpening the blade of said razor head, allowing for an efficient and pleasant shave.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of cooling the head of a razor, comprising: providing a container which houses a coolant; said container having a nozzle, said nozzle releasably engageable, allowing the release of said coolant; providing means for receiving the head of said razor, said receiving means communicating with said nozzle; placing said razor head within said receiving means; activating said nozzle by placing said razor head into said receiving means; whereby said coolant is released from said container and introduced, through said receiving means, to said razor head, thereby thermodynamically contracting and sharpening the blade of said razor head, allowing for an efficient and pleasant shave.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 10 further comprising: placing a cap about said container top, said cap having a void therein allowing said razor to be inserted into said receiving means through said cap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 11 wherein said void is positioned within the top of said cap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said void is placed within the side of said cap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said coolant is freon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4480387A
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