US5075615A
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Combined recharging mount and stand for electric razors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-11-05
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Granted: 1991-12-24
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Expires: 2010-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A recharging mount for cordless rechargeable electric razors which plugs directly into an electric power receptacle and provides a stand in which the electric razor can be stored and recharged. The recharging mount has a pair of opposite facing storage cavities, each of which is capable of receiving and supporting the razor for recharging, and each of which has an electrical terminal which is connected to an external connector plug for providing recharging power to the electric razor when the razor is seated therewithin. The opposite facing storage cavities of the recharging mount enable the mount to be utilized with electric power receptacles which have a normal or an inverted orientation.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore C. Dantis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/70; H02J7/751; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/929
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
A recharging mount for a rechargeable cordless electric razor which plugs directly into the contact slots of an electric power supply receptacle comprising: a) an at least semi-rigid structure having opposite ends with sidewalls therebetween and having a first cavity disposed at one of said ends, and a second cavity disposed at said opposite end, each said cavity being constructed and arranged to receive and support the razor therein for recharging; b) an electrical connector mounted directly on one of said sidewalls of said structure, said connector having a plurality of prongs constructed and arranged to be telescopically inserted in cooperative relation within the contact slots of the electric power supply receptacle, and to receive electrical power therefrom; c) a first electrical terminal connected to said structure within said first cavity, said first terminal being electrically connected to said electrical connector so as to receive electrical power therefrom when said connector is plugged into the power supply receptacle; d) a second electrical terminal connected to said structure within said second cavity, said second terminal being electrically connected to said electrical connector so as to receive electrical power therefrom when said connector is plugged into the power supply receptacle; and e) said first terminal being constructed and arranged to electrically connect to the razor upon insertion of the razor within said first cavity, and said second terminal being constructed and arranged to electrically connect to the razor upon insertion of the razor within said second cavity, thereby recharging the razor upon insertion thereof within either of said cavities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
A recharging mount for a rechargeable cordless electric razor which plugs directly into the contact slots of an electric power supply receptacle comprising: a) an at least semi-rigid structure having opposite ends with sidewalls therebetween and having a first cavity disposed at one of said ends, and a second cavity disposed at said opposite end, each said cavity being constructed and arranged to receive and support the razor therein for recharging; b) an electrical connector mounted directly on one of said sidewalls of said structure, said connector having a plurality of prongs constructed and arranged to be telescopically inserted in cooperative relation within the contact slots of the electric power supply receptacle, and to receive electrical power therefrom; c) a first electrical terminal connected to said structure within said first cavity, said first terminal being electrically connected to said electrical connector so as to receive electrical power therefrom when said connector is plugged into the power supply receptacle; d) a second electrical terminal connected to said structure within said second cavity, said second terminal being electrically connected to said electrical connector so as to receive electrical power therefrom when said connector is plugged into the power supply receptacle; and e) said first terminal being constructed and arranged to electrically connect to the razor upon insertion of the razor within said first cavity, and said second terminal being constructed and arranged to electrically connect to the razor upon insertion of the razor within said second cavity, thereby recharging the razor upon insertion thereof within either of said cavities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said first cavity has a base portion to which said first terminal is connected and said second cavity has a base portion to which said second terminal is connected, said first terminal extending outwardly away from said base portion to which it is connected into said first cavity and said second terminal extending outwardly away from said base portion to which it is connected into said second cavity, each of said terminals providing a plug which is insertible within the razor for electrical connection thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said sidewalls of said structure define and second cavities on said opposite ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second cavities open opposite each other and the respective said cavity into which the razor is to be inserted is dependent upon the orientation of said structure when said connector is plugged into the electric power supply receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said first terminal comprises an outward protrusion from within said first cavity which has contact members that electrically engage the razor upon insertion of the razor within aid first cavity, and wherein said second terminal comprises an outward protusion from within said second cavity which has contact members that electrically engage the razor upon insertion of the razor within said second cavity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said electrical connector is rigidly attached to one of said sidewalls of said structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said electrical connector has at least three said prongs outwardly therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
139 words
A recharging mount for a cordless rechargeable electric razor, comprising: a) an at least semi-rigid structure having opposite ends with sidewalls therebetween and having a first cavity disposed at one of said ends, and a second cavity disposed at said opposite end, said first and second cavities each being constructed and arranged to receive and support the razor therein for recharging; b) an electrical connector fixedly mounted on said structure, said connector having a plurality of outwardly extending contacts which are constructed and arranged for cooperative insertion within a plurality of contact slots in an electric power supply receptacle, thereby causing electrical power transmission between said receptacle and said connector; c) said structure having means connected thereto for transmitting electrical power from said connector to the razor when the razor is received within either said first or second cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
139 words
A recharging mount for a cordless rechargeable electric razor, comprising: a) an at least semi-rigid structure having opposite ends with sidewalls therebetween and having a first cavity disposed at one of said ends, and a second cavity disposed at said opposite end, said first and second cavities each being constructed and arranged to receive and support the razor therein for recharging; b) an electrical connector fixedly mounted on said structure, said connector having a plurality of outwardly extending contacts which are constructed and arranged for cooperative insertion within a plurality of contact slots in an electric power supply receptacle, thereby causing electrical power transmission between said receptacle and said connector; c) said structure having means connected thereto for transmitting electrical power from said connector to the razor when the razor is received within either said first or second cavity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
132 words
The structure defined in claim 8, wherein said means for transmitting electrical power from said connector to the razor when the razor is received within either said first or second cavity comprises a first contact terminal connected to said structure and extending outwardly into said first cavity and a second contact terminal mounted to said structure and extending outwardly into said second cavity, said first and second terminals being electrically connected to said electrical connector, said first terminal having means for transmitting electrical power received from said receptacle through said connector to the razor when the razor is received within said first cavity, and said second terminal having means for transmitting electrical power received from said receptacle through said connector to the razor when the razor is received within said second cavity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure defined in claim 9, wherein said first and second terminals constitute plugs which are insertable within the razor for electrical connection thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure defined in claim 8, wherein said connector has three said contacts extending outwardly therefrom which are cooperatively insertable within three said contact slots in said receptacle to receive electrical power therefrom.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
A recharging mount for a cordless rechargeable electric razor, comprising: a) an at least semi-rigid structure having opposite end portions with sidewalls therebetween, said opposite end portions each having means for supporting the razor and electrically connecting the razor to an electrical connector which is fixedly secured to said structure; and b) said electrical connector having a plurality of contacts which are constructed and arranged for cooperative telescopic insertion within a plurality of contact slots in an electric power supply receptacle, thereby causing electric power to be transmitted from said power supply receptacle to said connector and consequently to said opposite end portions of said structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
A recharging mount for a cordless rechargeable electric razor, comprising: a) an at least semi-rigid structure having opposite end portions with sidewalls therebetween, said opposite end portions each having means for supporting the razor and electrically connecting the razor to an electrical connector which is fixedly secured to said structure; and b) said electrical connector having a plurality of contacts which are constructed and arranged for cooperative telescopic insertion within a plurality of contact slots in an electric power supply receptacle, thereby causing electric power to be transmitted from said power supply receptacle to said connector and consequently to said opposite end portions of said structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure defined in claim 12, wherein one of said end portions define a first cavity and said opposite end portion defines a second cavity, said first and second cavities each being constructed and arranged to cooperatively receive and support the razor therein for electrical connection thereto.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
91 words
The structure defined in claim 13, wherein said means at each of said opposite ends for electrically connecting the razor to said electrical connector comprises a first and second terminal, said first terminal extending outwardly from said structure into said first cavity and said second terminal extending outwardly from said structure into said second cavity, each said terminal having electrical contacts which electrically engage the razor upon insertion of the razor within said respective first or second cavity, said electrical contacts in each said terminal being electrically connected to said connector.
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