Shaving razors and cartridges
US8033023B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B21/222
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Connecting structures are provided, for connecting a cartridge to a handle in a shaving razor, e.g., a razor for wet shaving. A cartridge connecting a structure includes a molded body, and a blade unit receiving portion having a shell bearing structure that pivotally receives a blade unit, the shell bearing structure comprising a pair of shell bearings. The cartridge connecting structure further includes a spring return for biasing the blade unit relative to the cartridge connecting structure, the spring return being positioned between the shell bearings and extending integrally from the molded body of the cartridge connecting structure.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.