Insert molding razor cartridges
US6852262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7186
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of manufacturing razor cartridges are provided. One method includes loading a support portion of a supported blade into an elongated blade slot defined by a core member, the core member being configured to define a portion of a molding cavity defining the shape of the cartridge housing; and delivering a resin to the molding cavity to form the housing and capture a portion of the blade in the resin. In another method, a plurality of razor cartridges are manufactured substantially simultaneously by (a) removably mounting each blade on a core member; (b) placing each core member in a molding cavity; and (c) delivering a resin to the molding cavities to form at least a portion of the cartridge housing and capture a portion of the blade in the resin. In other methods a flexible region is provided adjacent the blade ends by: (a) delivering a compliant material to the molding cavity to capture at least the ends of the blade; (b) placing the blade and molded compliant material in a second molding cavity defining the shape of the molded housing; and (c) delivering a resin to the second molding cavity to form the molded housing, or by (a) providing coring areas in the molding cavity …
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