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US4090638A
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Shaving unit dispenser
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1978-05-23
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A shaving unit dispenser including means for locating a razor handle in a loading position in which a shaving unit can be transferred from a storage position in the dispenser to a position of operative engagement with the handle, and latch means which prevents movement of the shaving unit from its storage position, the latch means being operated to release the shaving unit by location of the razor handle in the loading position.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Pentney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:32
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D27/00; A45D27/22; A45D27/225; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A container for storing and dispensing a replaceable shaving unit, comprising means for locating a razor handle in a loading position in which said shaving unit can be transferred from a storage position in a storage compartment in the container to a position of operative engagement with the handle, and latch means blocking endwise movement of said shaving unit from its storage position, said latch means being operated to release said shaving unit by abutment with said razor handle in said loading position, said storage compartment comprising a base wall with upstanding guide rail means for receiving said shaving unit, said guide rail means comprising a pair of opposed parallel flanges directed outwardly away from each other, wherein said latch means compreses a contilever spring member extending parallel with said guide rail means and having a hook portion normally partially obstructing said dispensing opening, an end wall to prevent sliding movement of said unit towards that end, and a dispensing opening at the opposite end of said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A container for storing and dispensing a replaceable shaving unit, comprising means for locating a razor handle in a loading position in which said shaving unit can be transferred from a storage position in a storage compartment in the container to a position of operative engagement with the handle, and latch means blocking endwise movement of said shaving unit from its storage position, said latch means being operated to release said shaving unit by abutment with said razor handle in said loading position, said storage compartment comprising a base wall with upstanding guide rail means for receiving said shaving unit, said guide rail means comprising a pair of opposed parallel flanges directed outwardly away from each other, wherein said latch means compreses a contilever spring member extending parallel with said guide rail means and having a hook portion normally partially obstructing said dispensing opening, an end wall to prevent sliding movement of said unit towards that end, and a dispensing opening at the opposite end of said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said location means is adapted to guide said razor handle in a direction parallel with said guide rail means into said loading position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container according to claim 2 wherein said location means comprises an elongate member aligned with the longitudinal axis of said guide rail means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-22 | 1981-11-21 | 1982-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-22 | 1985-11-21 | 1986-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-22 | 1989-11-21 | 1990-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |