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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 31, 1999
Edward A Andrews, Troy, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
Single-head bi-directional razor devices having an elongated bi-directional razor head with flexible guards along both outer longitudinal edges are disclosed. The razor head may be constructed as a removable cartridge if desired, and has first and second sets of razor blade strips are positioned within the head in a substantially common working plane, with their sharpened edges pointing outwardly. The working plane is defined in part by the flexible guards, which preferably are formed as elongate pliable fins arranged adjacent the outer edges of the razor head. The first and second sets of razor blade strips may consist of one, two or three razor blade strips, and are each preferably mounted for individual spring-loaded movement. The user gently presses the razor head against the skin to be shaved, and then moves the head in one direction for contacting blades from the first set against the user's skin for cutting hair, and then, without lifting the razor head from the skin, moves the head in the opposite direction so that blades from the second set cut hair during this reverse movement. The flexible guard system helps manipulate the skin to be shaved so that it is taut, and helps position the sharpened edges of the blade strips to engage the skin with the appropriate amount of pressure for a closer shave.