Warner-lambert Company

Evan N Chen

Frank A Ferraro

David S Byrne

Ernest A Ortiz

Bryan J Goddard

Edward A Beddall

Lawrence Crainich

Arthur L Babson

Anthony J Peleckis

Peter Bowman

James S Emmett

Charles J Burout, Iii

Guard bar

A shaving implement, such as a disposable cartridge or razor, comprises a shaving head which includes a skin-contacting element, in the form of a plurality of sections of flexible ridges. The ridges in each section are oriented alternately at positive and negative angles relative to the blade, in a herringbone pattern, and define flow-through recesses. Preferably, a ridge from each section is joined together with a ridge from an adjoining section, to form a chevron-shaped node between sections. When shaving, adjacent sections push areas of the skin in different directions, while the flow-through channels retain a layer of lubricating material on the skin, so that the cartridge provides a smooth, comfortable shave.

Shaving implement

A cleaning mechanism for a flexible, twin-blade, wet-shaving unit designed to remove the debris that becomes lodged between the blades during shaving. The cleaning mechanism may be employed with a flexible razor units having a 'slim' configuration and a centrally-fixed securing post extending through the unit. The cleaning mechanism includes an ejector bar operable between an advanced position and a retracted position and a pair of actuation return members for biasing the ejector bar to the retracted position.

One-push cleaning mechanism for flexible wet-shaving razor unit

A razor mechanism particularly suited for use with a flexible cartridge having at least one attachment member moveable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the razor mechanism in response to the flexing of the razor cartridge during shaving.

Razor mechanism

A razor mechanism particularly suited for use with a flexible cartridge having at least one attachment member moveable in a direction toward the longitudinal axis of the razor mechanism in response to the flexing of the razor cartridge during shaving and a cartridge support disposed in contact with the cartridge for assisting the cartridge in returning to a substantially linear configuration.

Razor mechanism with slidable cartridge support

Flexible razor cartridge

Razor handle

A razor handle having a rigid core, and preferably a moldable resilient cover, adapted for attachment to a separately formed handle head. The rigid core of the razor handle in the present invention advantageously extends upwardly into the handle head. According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rigid core is formed, at least in part, of a metal. The covering layer, because of its flexibility, compressibility and initial deformability, provides a comfortable secure surface for the razor user. The resilient cover provides a limit for compressibility as well as a compressive resilience desired by many users.

A razor mechanism particularly suited for use with a flexible cartridge having at least one attachment member freely moveable in a direction substantially toward the longitudinal axis of the razor mechanism in response to the flexing of the razor cartridge during shaving.

A flexible razor head is provided which features a flexible cap and seat. Corrugations, having portions of different widths, present in the seat enhance the ability of the seat to lengthen in response to shaving forces.

Flexible razor head

According to this invention a flexible razor head is provided which features a flexible cap and blade support portion with the blade support portion featuring a segmented guard bar with the spaces separating the segment correlating to the spaces or areas of reduced thickness in the cap. Corrugations present in the blade support portions enable the blade support portion to lengthen in response to shaving forces.

A wall bracket device or rack for receiving, containing and stacking a plurality of disposable wet shaving razors where each razor is removable individually for use.

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Fairfield, CT, United States of America

Evan N Chen