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US5121541A
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Electric razor with built-in mister
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-11-12
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Granted: 1992-06-16
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Expires: 2011-11-12
Abstract
Abstract An electric razor which houses a misting mechanism for misting a lubricating agent, such as water, cologne or beard softener on to the user's skin while shaving is shown. The misting mechanism comprises a mist conduit, a misting container and an ultrasonic vibrator. In the preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic vibrator is activated by the same power source as the electric razor and it is activated at the same time the electric razor is activated. A protective screen overlies the mist conduit to prevent whiskers from contaminating the misting mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Strati G. Patrakis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:02
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B17/00; B05B17/04; B05B17/06; B05B17/0607; B05B17/0615; B26; B26B; B26B19/00; B26B19/38; B26B19/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An electric razor comprising: a an electric shaver housing having a top, a bottom, and two sides; b. a misting container located inside the housing, and attached thereto, for containing an amount of lubricating agent; c. a mist conduit attached to the misting container and extending upwardly therefrom, in fluid communication with a series of holes in the top, to allow a discharge of mist through the housing; d. an ultrasonic vibrator in the misting container for misting the lubricating agent therein; e. an electronic circuit means operatively connected to the vibrator for energizing the vibrator; and f. a power source means disposed in the shaver housing for supplying electric current to the ultrasonic vibrator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An electric razor comprising: a an electric shaver housing having a top, a bottom, and two sides; b. a misting container located inside the housing, and attached thereto, for containing an amount of lubricating agent; c. a mist conduit attached to the misting container and extending upwardly therefrom, in fluid communication with a series of holes in the top, to allow a discharge of mist through the housing; d. an ultrasonic vibrator in the misting container for misting the lubricating agent therein; e. an electronic circuit means operatively connected to the vibrator for energizing the vibrator; and f. a power source means disposed in the shaver housing for supplying electric current to the ultrasonic vibrator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electric razor of claim 1 wherein a spout is pivotally attached to a side of the misting container to provide access for filling the container with lubricating agent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electric razor of claim 1 wherein a warning light is recessed in the housing of the shaver and cooperates with a level sensor in the misting container to indicate when the lubricating agent level is too low.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric razor of claim 1 wherein a protective screen is attached to the top of the mist conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The misting container of claim 1 wherein a check valve is located in the mist conduit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ultrasonic vibrator of claim 1 wherein said vibrator is powered off the same source as the shaver.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ultrasonic vibrator of claim 1 wherein said vibrator is powered off its own separate power source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
An electric razor comprising: a. an electric shaver housing containing a top, a bottom, and two sides; b. a misting container located in the shaver housing, and attached thereto, for containing an amount of lubricating agent, said container having one side portion integral and common with a side portion of the shaver housing; c. a mist conduit connected to the misting container and extending upwardly therefrom toward holes in an upper portion of the shaver, whereby said conduit allows a discharge of mist through the housing; d. an ultrasonic vibrator mounted liquid-tight in the misting container housing, which generates an oscillation with a frequency in the ultrasonic range, said vibrator comprising a vibrating assembly and an electronic circuit means operatively connected to said assembly for energizing said assembly and causing said assembly to vibrate; and e. a power source means disposed in said housing for supplying electric current to said electronic circuit means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
153 words
An electric razor comprising: a. an electric shaver housing containing a top, a bottom, and two sides; b. a misting container located in the shaver housing, and attached thereto, for containing an amount of lubricating agent, said container having one side portion integral and common with a side portion of the shaver housing; c. a mist conduit connected to the misting container and extending upwardly therefrom toward holes in an upper portion of the shaver, whereby said conduit allows a discharge of mist through the housing; d. an ultrasonic vibrator mounted liquid-tight in the misting container housing, which generates an oscillation with a frequency in the ultrasonic range, said vibrator comprising a vibrating assembly and an electronic circuit means operatively connected to said assembly for energizing said assembly and causing said assembly to vibrate; and e. a power source means disposed in said housing for supplying electric current to said electronic circuit means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electric razor of claim 8 wherein a trough of a lubricating agent inlet slot is pivotally attached to a side of the mist container to provide access for filling the container with lubricating agent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electric razor of claim 8 wherein a warning light is recessed in the housing of the shaver and cooperates with a level sensor in the misting container to indicate when the lubricating agent level is too low.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electric razor of claim 8 wherein an overlying protective screen is fixed to the misting conduit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The misting container of claim 8 wherein a check valve is located in the mist conduit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ultrasonic vibrator of claim 8 wherein said vibrator is powered off the same source as the shaver.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ultrasonic vibrator of claim 8 wherein said vibrator is powered off its own separate power source.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
111 words
In an electric razor of the type having an outer housing, cutting blades and a power source, the improvement comprising a misting container located inside the housing, and attached thereto, for storing a lubricating agent; a mist conduit extending from the misting container to an upper portion of said housing, wherein the conduit is in fluid communication with a series of holes in a top of the housing; an ultrasonic vibrator mounted in the misting container for misting a lubricating agent therein; and an electronic circuit means operatively connected to said vibrator for energizing said vibrator, wherein said vibrator is powered off the same power source used to energize the shaver.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
111 words
In an electric razor of the type having an outer housing, cutting blades and a power source, the improvement comprising a misting container located inside the housing, and attached thereto, for storing a lubricating agent; a mist conduit extending from the misting container to an upper portion of said housing, wherein the conduit is in fluid communication with a series of holes in a top of the housing; an ultrasonic vibrator mounted in the misting container for misting a lubricating agent therein; and an electronic circuit means operatively connected to said vibrator for energizing said vibrator, wherein said vibrator is powered off the same power source used to energize the shaver.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
225 words
An electric razor comprising: a. an electric shaver housing containing a top, a bottom, and two sides; b. a misting container located inside the housing, and affixed thereto, said container having a side portion integral and common with a side portion of the shaver housing, wherein said common side portions comprise a trough that is pivotally attached to the misting container to provide access for filling the container with lubricating agent; c. a warning light recessed in the housing of the shaver and electrically connected to a level sensor in the misting container to indicate when a lubricating agent level is too low; d. a mist conduit attached to the misting container housing and extending upwardly therefrom to an upper portion of the shaver, wherein the conduit is in fluid communication with a series of holes in the shaver top to allow a discharge of mist through the housing; e. an overlying protective screen attached to the mist conduit to prevent whiskers from falling into the conduit; f. an ultrasonic vibrator in the misting container for misting the lubricating agent therein, comprising an electronic circuit means operatively connected to said vibrator for energizing said vibrator, wherein said vibrator is powered off the same source as the shaver; and g. a power source means disposed in razor's housing for supplying electric current to said ultrasonic vibrator.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
225 words
An electric razor comprising: a. an electric shaver housing containing a top, a bottom, and two sides; b. a misting container located inside the housing, and affixed thereto, said container having a side portion integral and common with a side portion of the shaver housing, wherein said common side portions comprise a trough that is pivotally attached to the misting container to provide access for filling the container with lubricating agent; c. a warning light recessed in the housing of the shaver and electrically connected to a level sensor in the misting container to indicate when a lubricating agent level is too low; d. a mist conduit attached to the misting container housing and extending upwardly therefrom to an upper portion of the shaver, wherein the conduit is in fluid communication with a series of holes in the shaver top to allow a discharge of mist through the housing; e. an overlying protective screen attached to the mist conduit to prevent whiskers from falling into the conduit; f. an ultrasonic vibrator in the misting container for misting the lubricating agent therein, comprising an electronic circuit means operatively connected to said vibrator for energizing said vibrator, wherein said vibrator is powered off the same source as the shaver; and g. a power source means disposed in razor's housing for supplying electric current to said ultrasonic vibrator.
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