US4245389A
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Safety razor
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1979-07-18
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A razor including a grip portion and a head portion, the head portion including a base portion extending transversely of the grip portion and a cap portion overlying and spaced from the base portion to form a cavity therebetween adapted to receive a shaving unit, a spring member fixed to the grip portion, the spring member having a cam portion adapted to extend into the cavity, the spring member cam portion being adapted to engage an underside of the shaving unit when the shaving unit is disposed in the cavity, and a button fixed to the spring member and operative, upon having pressure applied thereto by an operator, to remove the spring member cam portion from the cavity and from engagement with the shaving unit, to free the shaving unit for removal from the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Trotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:59
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/40; B26B21/52; B26B21/521; B26B21/08; B26B21/14; B26B21/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A razor comprising a grip portion and a head portion, said head portion including a base portion extending transversely of said grip portion at one end of said grip portion and a cap portion overlying and spaced from said base portion to form a cavity therebetween adapted to receive a shaving unit, a leaf spring member fixed to said razor, sid spring member having a cam portion adapted to extend into said cavity, said spring member cam portion being adapted to engage an underside of said shaving unit when said shaving unit is disposed in said cavity, said spring member being provided with a pair of ears, and button means having opposed wing portions having apertures, said ears being received in said apertures to pivotally connect said button to said spring member, said button being operative, upon having pressure applied thereto by an operator, to remove said spring member cam portion from said cavity and from engagement with said underside of said shaving unit, whereby to free said shaving unit for removal from said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A razor comprising a grip portion and a head portion, said head portion including a base portion extending transversely of said grip portion at one end of said grip portion and a cap portion overlying and spaced from said base portion to form a cavity therebetween adapted to receive a shaving unit, a leaf spring member fixed to said razor, sid spring member having a cam portion adapted to extend into said cavity, said spring member cam portion being adapted to engage an underside of said shaving unit when said shaving unit is disposed in said cavity, said spring member being provided with a pair of ears, and button means having opposed wing portions having apertures, said ears being received in said apertures to pivotally connect said button to said spring member, said button being operative, upon having pressure applied thereto by an operator, to remove said spring member cam portion from said cavity and from engagement with said underside of said shaving unit, whereby to free said shaving unit for removal from said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 in which said wing portions are provided with first and second stop means for determining first and second positions of said cam portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 in which said wing portions are adapted to abut said shaving unit when said shaving unit is disposed in said cavity.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |