Apparatus for releasably retaining a disposable razor cartridge
US6557265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B21/225
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an apparatus for releasably retaining a disposable razor cartridge, a handle which includes an interior area defined by a housing section is provided. A cartridge retainer is at least partially positioned in the interior area and includes a substantially rigid web positioned within the interior area and pivotally coupled to the housing section. A pair of retaining arms are each spaced apart from the other and projecting in generally the same direction from the web. Each retaining arm includes a portion projecting outwardly from the housing section terminating in the cartridge engaging end for releasably retaining a disposable razor cartridge. A plastic hinge is integral with and extends between the pair of retaining arms so that upon exertion of a force thereon, in response to the disposable razor cartridge being pressed into a user's skin, the web section pivots within the housing section of the plastic hinge thereby forcing the retaining arms to move relative to each other and the disposable razor cartridge to pivot and follow the contours of a user's skin. Upon removal of the force, the plastic hinge provides the restoring moment to return the web and thereby the disposable r…
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