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Rotary electric shaver

US9027251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 2009
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B19/386
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary electric shaver generally includes a handle assembly including a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a plurality of drive shafts operatively connected to the motor and extending at least in part exterior of the housing, and a head assembly mount separate from the plurality of drive shafts, wherein the head assembly mount has a longitudinal axis. A shaver head assembly is positionable on the handle assembly, and the shaver head assembly has a circumference and includes a plurality of inner cutters each operatively connectable to a respective one of the drive shafts for conjoint rotation therewith, and a plurality of outer cutters each corresponding to a respective one of the inner cutters. The shaver head assembly is configured for mounting on the head assembly mount such that the shaver head assembly is capable of pivoting movement relative to the handle housing about the entire circumference of the shaver head assembly.

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