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Razor cartridge and corresponding method of assembly

US6305084A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 29, 2000
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B21/22
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A razor cartridge employs a number of planar blades, each having an uninterrupted upper surface and a width measured across its upper surface perpendicular to its length of no more than about 4 mm. The blades are retained between abutment features provided by spaced-apart ribs of a base and opposing abutment surfaces of a cover. Also provided is method for assembling such cartridges by temporarily inserting locating elements through apertures formed either in the base or in the cover.

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