US3696915A
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Blade dispenser
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A blade dispenser for razor blades comprising a housing having a partition dividing the housing into a blade dispensing compartment and a used blade receptacle. Double volute springs are disposed on truncated conical studs on the partition and a movable platen for feeding new blades to a position where they may be automatically seated in a razor. The housing has a slot therein and is provided with a baffle for receiving and retaining used blades.
Inventors
- 👤 Livingston C Douglas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A blade dispenser comprising a housing having a partition therein dividing said housing into a front blade-dispensing compartment having an opening therein for delivery of blades and a rear used-blade receptacle, having a slot therein for receiving blades, a movable platen in said compartment, opposed pairs of studs on said platen and said partition, and a pair of double volute springs disposed on said studs biasing said platen away from said partition, rack means in said compartment, and detent means on said platen for resilient engagement with said rack means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A blade dispenser comprising a housing having a partition therein dividing said housing into a front blade-dispensing compartment having an opening therein for delivery of blades and a rear used-blade receptacle, having a slot therein for receiving blades, a movable platen in said compartment, opposed pairs of studs on said platen and said partition, and a pair of double volute springs disposed on said studs biasing said platen away from said partition, rack means in said compartment, and detent means on said platen for resilient engagement with said rack means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A blade dispenser according to claim 1, including baffle means integral with said housing for preventing used blades from falling out of said slot, said studs being of truncated conical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
178 words
A blade dispenser comprising a housing having a body and a base, said body including a top provided with a pair of integral sides and a rear end wall, said body further having a front end having a blade delivery opening therein, said base being secured to said side walls and said rear and front end walls, a partition secured to said housing and said base dividing said housing into a blade delivery compartment, and a used-blade receptacle, a movable platen disposed in said blade delivery compartment, blades disposed between said platen and said front end wall, opposed pairs of truncated conical studs on said platen and said partition, a pair of double volute springs disposed on said studs and biasing said platen away from said partition for urging said blades against said front wall and into alignment with said opening, said base having a slot therein adjacent said rear end wall and spaced therefrom opening into said receptacle, rack means on said side walls, and detent means on said platen for resilient engagement with said rack means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
178 words
A blade dispenser comprising a housing having a body and a base, said body including a top provided with a pair of integral sides and a rear end wall, said body further having a front end having a blade delivery opening therein, said base being secured to said side walls and said rear and front end walls, a partition secured to said housing and said base dividing said housing into a blade delivery compartment, and a used-blade receptacle, a movable platen disposed in said blade delivery compartment, blades disposed between said platen and said front end wall, opposed pairs of truncated conical studs on said platen and said partition, a pair of double volute springs disposed on said studs and biasing said platen away from said partition for urging said blades against said front wall and into alignment with said opening, said base having a slot therein adjacent said rear end wall and spaced therefrom opening into said receptacle, rack means on said side walls, and detent means on said platen for resilient engagement with said rack means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blade dispenser according to claim 3, including baffle means in said receptacle for retaining used blades in said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A blade dispenser according to claim 3 including cooperating means on said side walls and said platen for seating said platen, and baffle means integral with said rear end wall for retaining used blades in said receptacle.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |