US4050151A
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Dry-shaving apparatus
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1976-03-22
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-03-22
Abstract
Abstract In a dry-shaving apparatus having an electric motor switch and an element for coupling a trimmer to the motor, there is provided an arrangement for coupling the motor switch to the coupling element for the trimmer so that when the motor is switched off, the trimmer is automatically disengaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan De Boer
- 👤 Jan Reinink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:00
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B19/00; B26B19/38; B26B19/3853; B26B19/02; B26B19/04; B26B19/10; B26B19/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A dry-shaving apparatus comprising a cutter for shaving off short hairs, an electric motor for driving said cutter, means for actuating said motor and movable between an "off" position and an "on" position, a trimmer for long hairs, a movable element for coupling said trimmer to said motor, means for actuating said movable coupling element between a disengaged position and an engaged position with respect to the trimmer, and means associated with said motor-actuating means and said movable coupling element, said associated means effecting movement of said coupling element into its disengaged position when said motor-actuating means is moved into its "off" position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A dry-shaving apparatus comprising a cutter for shaving off short hairs, an electric motor for driving said cutter, means for actuating said motor and movable between an "off" position and an "on" position, a trimmer for long hairs, a movable element for coupling said trimmer to said motor, means for actuating said movable coupling element between a disengaged position and an engaged position with respect to the trimmer, and means associated with said motor-actuating means and said movable coupling element, said associated means effecting movement of said coupling element into its disengaged position when said motor-actuating means is moved into its "off" position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, in which said associated means includes a carrier arm mounted on one of said motor-actuating means and said movable coupling element and a cooperating stop provided on the other of said motor-actuating means and said movable coupling element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, in which said carrier arm is mounted on said motor-actuating means and said stop is provided on said movable coupling element.
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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) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |