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Razor head with riblets

US4914817A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 1988
Grant dateApr 10, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B21/4006
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A safety razor head comprising a guard surface and a cap surface is provided with a plurality of parallel riblets disposed on the head for contact with the surface being shaved, during use of the razor. The riblets may be disposed on the cap surface or on a substantially thin film material extending from the guard surface to the cap surface and are effective to improve shaving comfort.

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