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Razor comfort strip with alpha-hydroxy acid additive

US5776473A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1997
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B21/443
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention, a comfort strip for a razor is provided which topically applies one or more alpha-hydroxy acids or derivatives thereof to the skin surface being shaved. In the preferred practice of the invention, the alpha-hydroxy acid or derivative thereof is incorporated within the water-soluble phase of a comfort strip affixed to a wet shave razor which allows for direct delivery to the skin during the wet shaving process.

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