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Razor cartridge

US7210229B2 · kind B2 · utility

30Cited by
38References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2003
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B21/222
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a razor cartridge, a frame has an opening defined in part by a leading surface and a trailing surface. Positioned within the opening are a plurality of cutting edges, each cutting edge defined by a blade. In a shaving operation, a hirsute surface contacts in turn the leading surface, cutting edges, and the trailing surface. A contact plane is defined between the leading surface and the trailing surface that provides a reference for determining whether a cutting edge has a neutral, positive, or negative exposure. All of the cutting edges within the razor cartridge have an exposure relative to the contact plane that is one of all positive or all negative.

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