Shaving apparatus
US6925716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B21/44
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shaving apparatus is provided that includes a reservoir, a support carriage, a razor cartridge, and a handle. The reservoir, which is operable to contain a non-solid shaving aid material, includes a selectively collapsible side wall surrounding an interior cavity having a volume. The support carriage includes a guide member and an applicator panel. The applicator panel includes one or more ports in fluid communication with the reservoir. One end of the reservoir is attached to the support carriage, and the other end of the reservoir is attached to the handle. The razor cartridge is mounted on the support carriage adjacent the applicator panel. The support carriage is movable relative to the handle in a manner that enables the reservoir side wall to collapse to decrease the volume of the reservoir, and thereby transfer shaving aid material from the reservoir to the one or more ports. According to an aspect of the present invention, a shaving apparatus is provided that includes the above described reservoir, support carriage, and razor cartridge, and a mounting flange, collectively assembled as a replaceable cartridge that is selectively attachable to a handle.
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