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US5333383A
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Razor handle mechanism with convex-concave slidable cartridge support
Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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Filing: 1992-11-30
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Granted: 1994-08-02
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Expires: 2012-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A razor handle for movably supporting a flexible, wet-shaving razor unit. The handle includes a cartridge support, operable between a normal position and an advanced position, for providing support to the center of the razor unit during shaving. In the normal position, the razor unit is oriented in a substantially linear configuration, while in the advanced position, the cartridge support is advanced outwards from the housing of the handle mechanism such that the razor unit is oriented in a substantially convex configuration to enhance the shaving of concave body surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A. Ferraro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:31
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/40; B26B21/52; B26B21/521; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/22; B26B21/222; B26B21/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A razor handle for a flexible, wet-shaving razor unit comprising: means for movably supporting said razor unit on said handle, said supporting means operable between a supporting position wherein said razor unit is supported for flexing during shaving and a loading position for loading and unloading said razor unit; a cartridge support providing support to the center of said razor unit during shaving, said cartridge support operable between a normal position wherein said razor unit is oriented in a substantially linear configuration and an advanced position wherein said razor unit is oriented in a substantially convex configuration to enhance the shaving of concave body surfaces; and a selector dial operatively connected to said cartridge support for operating said cartridge support between said normal position and said advanced position; wherein said selector dial comprises a control slot having an arcuate portion and a linear portion, said arcuate portion continuous with and terminating in said linear portion; and wherein said cartridge support includes an advancing pin engageable with said control slot such that said control pin travels within said control slot when said selector dial is operated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A razor handle for a flexible, wet-shaving razor unit comprising: means for movably supporting said razor unit on said handle, said supporting means operable between a supporting position wherein said razor unit is supported for flexing during shaving and a loading position for loading and unloading said razor unit; a cartridge support providing support to the center of said razor unit during shaving, said cartridge support operable between a normal position wherein said razor unit is oriented in a substantially linear configuration and an advanced position wherein said razor unit is oriented in a substantially convex configuration to enhance the shaving of concave body surfaces; and a selector dial operatively connected to said cartridge support for operating said cartridge support between said normal position and said advanced position; wherein said selector dial comprises a control slot having an arcuate portion and a linear portion, said arcuate portion continuous with and terminating in said linear portion; and wherein said cartridge support includes an advancing pin engageable with said control slot such that said control pin travels within said control slot when said selector dial is operated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, further comprising an actuator connected to said supporting means for moving said supporting means between said supporting position and loading position, said actuator biased against said loading position so that said actuator is at rest in a non-biased condition when said supporting means is in said supporting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, wherein said razor unit is maintained substantially rigid when said cartridge support is in said advanced position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, wherein said cartridge support is advanced on the order of 0.05 inches when moved from said normal position to said advanced position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, further comprising a detent for locking said selector dial in said advanced position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, further comprising a housing having a lower shell and an upper shell, said selector dial being positioned in said lower shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, wherein said linear portion of said control slot is aligned with said longitudinal axis when said selector dial is in said normal position; and wherein said advancing pin is situated in said linear portion when said selector dial is in said normal position whereby said pin is free to travel the length of said linear portion in response to flexing of said razor unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The razor handle according to claim 7, further comprising an advancing spring for biasing said cartridge support towards the end of said linear portion when said selector dial is in said normal position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The razor handle according to claim 8, wherein said cartridge support includes a passage for receiving one end of said advancing spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, further comprising at least one spring for biasing said actuator against said loading position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, wherein said supporting means includes two attachment arms, each of said attachment arms having a pivoting end and a securing end, each of said pivoting ends being pivotably connected to said handle and each of said securing ends being moveable transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis of said handle between maximum displacement from each other in said supporting position and a distance of reduced displacement from each other in said loading position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The razor handle according to claim 11, wherein each of said attachment arms further comprises means for transversely guiding each of said securing ends in a substantially linear transverse path during operation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The razor handle according to claim 12, wherein said means for transversely guiding comprises a transverse guide slot formed on each of said attachment arms which engages a transverse guide block on said handle to prevent arcuate travel of said securing ends during operation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The razor handle according to claim 13, wherein said means for transversely guiding further comprises an arm segment proximal said transverse guide slot which permits flexing of each of said attachment arms to accommodate linear transverse travel during operation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The razor handle according to claim 14, wherein said arm segment comprises at least one reduced body section sufficient to permit repeated bending of said attachment arm without breaking during operation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The razor handle according to claim 11, wherein each of said securing ends comprises a pair of opposing securing pins for engagement with cavities located on said razor unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The razor handle according to claim 1, wherein said actuator comprises an operating projection which extends outward from the surface of said handle for operational access by the user.
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