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US4128172A
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Holder for shaving units
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1978-12-05
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser and a shaving unit, the shaving unit having a slide coupling thereon for attachment to a razor handle, the dispenser comprising a base portion, and an elongated tongue extending outwardly from the base portion, the tongue being adapted to releasably retain the shaving unit thereon by frictional engagement of the tongue with the slide coupling of the shaving unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael F. Joyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D27/00; A45D27/22; A45D27/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A dispenser and a shaving unit, said shaving unit having slide coupling means thereon for attachment to a razor handle, said slide coupling means comprising a pair of opposed grooves, said dispenser comprising a base portion, and elongated tongue means extending outwardly from a first surface of said base portion, said tongue means and said shaving unit being substantially normal to said base portion, said tongue means having a first end free and a second end fixed to said base portion and having parallel edges slidingly engaging said grooves, thereby releasably retaining said shaving unit thereon by frictional engagement of said tongue means edges with said grooves of said slide coupling means of said shaving unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A dispenser and a shaving unit, said shaving unit having slide coupling means thereon for attachment to a razor handle, said slide coupling means comprising a pair of opposed grooves, said dispenser comprising a base portion, and elongated tongue means extending outwardly from a first surface of said base portion, said tongue means and said shaving unit being substantially normal to said base portion, said tongue means having a first end free and a second end fixed to said base portion and having parallel edges slidingly engaging said grooves, thereby releasably retaining said shaving unit thereon by frictional engagement of said tongue means edges with said grooves of said slide coupling means of said shaving unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 in which said base portion and said tongue means comprise a unitary molding of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 in which said tongue means is of a length less than the length of said slide coupling means of said shaving unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 in which said base portion is provided with relieved portions to permit manual manipulation of one end of a shaving unit disposed on said tongue means, whereby said shaving unit may be manually pushed off said tongue means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4 in which said tongue means is of a length substantially equal to the length of said slide coupling means of said shaving unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 in which said tongue means comprises a plurality of tongues forming a row of parallel tongues, an endmost tongue in said row being so oriented that an outermost shaving unit disposed on said endmost tongue has its slide coupling means facing an adjacent base portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6 including a second base portion connected to said base portion and extending therefrom, said second base portion having second tongue means extending therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 including guide means attached to said tongue means for guiding a slide connection portion of said razor handle into engagement with said slide coupling means of said shaving unit disposed on said tongue means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention in accordance with claim 8 in which said guide means comprise a shroud portion, an open end of said shroud portion being flared to guide said slide connection portion into registry with said slide coupling 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) | 1981-12-04 | 1982-06-05 | 1982-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-04 | 1986-06-05 | 1986-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-04 | 1990-06-05 | 1990-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |