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Pivoting shaving system

US5787593A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1995
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/591
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a razor comprising a handle, a razor blade unit having one or more razor blades which can be connected to the front end of the handle, and a connecting device for connecting the razor blade unit to the handle, such that the shaving results are improved for normal shaves as well as for specific applications like medical pre-operation shave. The razor blade unit of the present invention is mounted such that it can swivel relative to the handle about a swivel axis which intersects the cutting edge of the razor blade.

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