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US3667121A
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Safety razor
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1970-07-10
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A safety razor including a head portion having a cap member mounted thereon and adapted to pivot upon one end of the razor head, the cap being held and released by a hook latch means disposed in the razor head. The razor further includes a handle portion in which are mounted means for adjusting the exposure of the cutting edge of a razor blade retained by the head portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis W Dorion Jr
- 👤 Warren I Nissen
- 👤 Roger L Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:35
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/30; B26B21/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A razor comprising a handle portion, a head portion fixed to said handle portion, a cap portion pivotally connected to said head portion and movable between open and closed positions, guard means substantially underlying and proximate to said cap portion when said cap portion is in said closed position, catch means fixed to said cap portion, hook means disposed in said head portion for engaging said catch means to secure said cap portion in said closed position, actuator means for moving said hook means out of engagement with said catch means, and adjustment means disposed in said handle portion, said adjustment means comprising a rotatable plug, a rod threadedly connected to said plug and axially movable responsive to rotation of said plug, and a bifurcated link means interconnecting said rod and said guard means whereby rotative movement of said plug operates to move said guard means in directions axial of said handle portion, said hook means being disposed between arm portions of said bifurcated link means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A razor comprising a handle portion, a head portion fixed to said handle portion, a cap portion pivotally connected to said head portion and movable between open and closed positions, guard means substantially underlying and proximate to said cap portion when said cap portion is in said closed position, catch means fixed to said cap portion, hook means disposed in said head portion for engaging said catch means to secure said cap portion in said closed position, actuator means for moving said hook means out of engagement with said catch means, and adjustment means disposed in said handle portion, said adjustment means comprising a rotatable plug, a rod threadedly connected to said plug and axially movable responsive to rotation of said plug, and a bifurcated link means interconnecting said rod and said guard means whereby rotative movement of said plug operates to move said guard means in directions axial of said handle portion, said hook means being disposed between arm portions of said bifurcated link means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said hook means is mounted for pivotal and linear movement in said head portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 2 including spring means disposed in said head portion to bias said hook means linearly in a direction toward said handle portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said arm portions are provided with elongated slots in which is disposed a pivot pin on which is mounted said hook means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |