US5456009A
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Multi-blade razor head with improved performance
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1994-08-23
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Granted: 1995-10-10
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Expires: 2014-08-23
Abstract
Abstract Shaving systems having a plurality of cutting edges. At least one fencing element is disposed proximate one cutting edge to prevent a plurality of discrete portions of that first cutting edge from contacting the skin surface being shaved. The other cutting edge is provided with a substantially continuously unobstructed cutting edge. The present invention provides a razor head design permitting skin flow characteristics of shaving to be altered by the fenced blade to affect safety in shaving while the substantially continuously unobstructed cutting edge is exposed to deliver a closeness not obtainable with a totally fenced shaving system.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred C. Wexler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:54
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/22; B26B21/222; B26B21/40; B26B21/4006; B26B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A razor head comprising: means for supporting a plurality of blades; a first blade comprising a first cutting edge and a second blade comprising a second cutting edge; at least one fencing element, wherein said at least one fencing element prevents a portion of said first cutting edge from contacting a surface being shaved; and wherein second cutting edge is substantially continuously unobstructed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A razor head comprising: means for supporting a plurality of blades; a first blade comprising a first cutting edge and a second blade comprising a second cutting edge; at least one fencing element, wherein said at least one fencing element prevents a portion of said first cutting edge from contacting a surface being shaved; and wherein second cutting edge is substantially continuously unobstructed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A razor head according to claim 1 wherein said at least one fencing element prevents a plurality of discrete portions of said first cutting edge from contacting a surface being shaved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A razor head according to claim 1 wherein said fencing element comprises a filament which is wrapped around said first blade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A razor head according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of discrete fencing elements positioned in spaced relation over said first cutting edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A razor head according to claim 4 wherein said fencing elements are anchored forwardly and rearwardly of said first blade.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A razor head according to claim 1 wherein said at least one fencing element is anchored in a thermoplastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A razor head according to claim 1 wherein said first blade is disposed forwardly of said second blade.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A razor head according to claim 1 wherein said first blade is disposed rearwardly of said second blade.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A razor head according to claim 1 further comprising a shaving aid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
A shaving system comprising: means for cutting hair comprising at least a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge: means for supporting said cutting means; at least one fencing element, wherein at least a portion of said fencing element is disposed proximate said first cutting edge to prevent a portion of said first cutting edge from contacting a surface being shaved; and wherein said second cutting edge is substantially continuously unobstructed for contact with a surface being shaved.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A shaving system comprising: means for cutting hair comprising at least a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge: means for supporting said cutting means; at least one fencing element, wherein at least a portion of said fencing element is disposed proximate said first cutting edge to prevent a portion of said first cutting edge from contacting a surface being shaved; and wherein said second cutting edge is substantially continuously unobstructed for contact with a surface being shaved.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one fencing element prevents a plurality of discrete portions of said first cutting edge from contacting a surface being shaved.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 comprising a plurality of discrete fencing elements positioned in spaced relation over said first cutting edge.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one fencing element is anchored in a thermoplastic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one fencing element is anchored forwardly and rearwardly of said first cutting edge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said fencing element comprises a continuous filament.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said fencing element comprises a thermoplastic material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said fencing element comprises a stamped foil.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said fencing element comprises a metallic substance deposited by electroplating deposition.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 wherein said fencing element comprises an epoxy resin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
A shaving system according to claim 10 further comprising a shaving aid.
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