EP0854020A1 - Schutzkappe für Rasierkopf - Google Patents

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EP0854020A1
EP0854020A1 EP98100714A EP98100714A EP0854020A1 EP 0854020 A1 EP0854020 A1 EP 0854020A1 EP 98100714 A EP98100714 A EP 98100714A EP 98100714 A EP98100714 A EP 98100714A EP 0854020 A1 EP0854020 A1 EP 0854020A1
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Wolfgang Althaus
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Warner Lambert Co LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B21/00—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor
    • B26B21/40—Details or accessories
    • B26B21/4037—Details or parts covering the blades, e.g. caps for storage; Attachments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/22—Containers or carriers for storing shaving appliances
    • A45D27/29—Stands for shavers or razors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B21/00—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor
    • B26B21/40—Details or accessories

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  • the present invention relates to a protective cover for the razor head, and more particularly, to a protective cover for a razor head comprising a plurality of means for releasably engaging opposing portions of a razor wherein at least two of the engaging means are symmetrically disposed about a portion of the cover so that the cover can alternatively engage the razor in an upright or upside down fashion without compromising the integrity of the engagement.
  • the protective cover is fitted on the razor blade cartridge leaving vital parts of the razor, such as the razor blade engaging mechanism and the swivel mechanism, exposed and unprotected. If the razor is mishandled, e.g., dropped or heavily compressed in a travel bag, the razor can be damaged.
  • the cover In other known protective covers, the cover must be oriented in an upright fashion in order to properly engage the cover with the razor and permit the blades to dry between uses. Moreover, since such protective covers are not mechanically engagable with the razor tray or stand, consumers are apt to accidentally discard or misplace the cover.
  • Some protective covers are fitted on the razor providing better protection for the razor blade, engaging mechanism and swivel mechanism. Nevertheless, such covers can be easily lost or a consumer may think that it is a throw away item (comes from disposables). Consumers may regard the handling of a protective cover on a daily or weekly basis as inconvenient and not necessary. As a result, the protective cover may not be used, may be discarded or easily misplaced and, when traveling, the blades would be left unprotected in a travel bag with all the negative impacts to the quality of the blade and razor mechanism, e.g., damage to the inside of the travel bag and injuries to the hands and fingers during traveling.
  • the present invention overcomes disadvantages by providing a protective cover for permanent use which is attachable to the razor and can also be stored in a razor stand during periods of nonuse.
  • the present invention provides for a complete razor protective cover which is selectively engagable with the razor to provide protection for the blades, the blade engagement mechanism and the other vital components of the razor and/or which is selectively engagable with a razor stand during periods of nonuse.
  • a protective cover for a razor head having a plurality of portions for releasably engaging opposing portions of the razor. At least two of the engaging portions are preferredly symmetrically disposed about a portion of the protective cover allowing the cover to selectively engage the razor in opposite or alternative orientations.
  • the present invention is designed to provide a protective cover which ably protects a razor head and razor blades located therein from damage during ordinary handling and shipping as well as subsequent daily use by the consumer.
  • the protective covers described herein can be used for both reusable and disposable razors.
  • Embodiments of the present invention advantageously comprise symmetrical engaging means on the top and bottom portions of the protective cover so that the top and/or the bottom portion can selectively engage the razor without compromising the cover's effectiveness and without the consumer having to properly align the top and bottom portions of the cover to the top and bottom portions of the razor.
  • Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide adequate ventilation and/or drainage for the razor when the protective cover is engaged with the razor whether upright or upside down. Preferred embodiments are also engagable with a razor tray or stand when the cover is either attached to the razor or when the cover is separate.
  • a protective cover for a razor head releasably engages opposing portions of a razor.
  • at least two of the engaging portions of the cover are symmetrically disposed about another portion of the cover.
  • the protective cover comprises a plurality of engaging portions which are symmetrical to facilitate diametric or upside down engagement of the protective cover with the corresponding engaging portions of the razor.
  • the term "razor head” is intended to include shaving cartridges designed for attachment to a separate razor, as well as the operative skin-engaging portion of a shaving system wherein a handle is integrally formed with the blade support structure.
  • the protective cover comprises a top portion and a bottom portion and the engaging means are coupled to one or both of these portions enabling the protective cover to be selectively engaged with the razor in an upright (top portion to top of razor) or upside down (bottom portion to top of razor) fashion.
  • the protective cover engages the razor in a mechanical or snap-fit manner which promotes simple engagement of the cover with the razor.
  • the protective cover comprises at least one aperture located therein for aerating the razor head and facilitates drying between uses.
  • the protective cover has a plurality of such apertures located on both the top and bottom of the cover so that the razor head can drain when the cover is in either the upright or upside down orientation.
  • the engaging portions of the protective cover are also adapted to engage a razor holder providing secure storage for the razor and cover in combination, or, alternatively, for the cover alone when not engaged with the razor.
  • a razor holder providing secure storage for the razor and cover in combination, or, alternatively, for the cover alone when not engaged with the razor.
  • the term "Razor Holder” or “Holder” is used to include a razor tray, another support, or another device which may commonly be used during or about the time of shaving.
  • FIG. 1 One embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1 and comprises a cover 10, preferably made from a hard plastic or other semi- resilient material comprising top and bottom portions 12 and 13 respectively, a frontal shield 16 and a pair of opposing side portions 14 and 15 which together define cavity 30 (See FIG. 3 and 4).
  • a cover 10 preferably made from a hard plastic or other semi- resilient material comprising top and bottom portions 12 and 13 respectively, a frontal shield 16 and a pair of opposing side portions 14 and 15 which together define cavity 30 (See FIG. 3 and 4).
  • top and bottom portions 12 and 13 extend beyond side portions 14 and 15 so that top edge 23 and bottom edge 19 substantially align with razor top 26 and razor bottom 25.
  • the illustrated cover 10 also advantageously comprises a plurality of engaging members which releasably engage razor top portion 26 and razor bottom portion 25 of razor 28.
  • engaging means can include a plurality of detents 20 coupled to both top portion 12 and bottom portion 13 of cover 10 which can cooperate with a corresponding plurality of recesses (Not shown) located in razor top portion 26 and razor bottom portion 25, respectively.
  • FIG. 1 As seen most clearly in FIG. 1
  • engaging means are symmetrically aligned along top and bottom portions 12 and 13 to allow cover 10 to be selectively oriented in either an upright position, i.e., edge 23 of top protective portion 12 substantially aligned with razor top 26, or, alternatively, an upside down position, i.e., edge 19 of bottom protective portion 13 substantially aligned with razor top 26.
  • an upright position i.e., edge 23 of top protective portion 12 substantially aligned with razor top 26, or, alternatively, an upside down position, i.e., edge 19 of bottom protective portion 13 substantially aligned with razor top 26.
  • shield 16 comprises at least one aperture 18 located therein which permits razor head 22 (see FIG. 5B) to aerate and dissipate unwanted moisture after use.
  • two apertures 18 extend adjacent to the top and bottom edges of shield 16, but in some cases it may be desirable to have a series of apertures located proximate shield 16 to minimize unnecessary exposure of the razor blades and prevent unwanted debris from entering cover 10.
  • FIGS. 3 is a side view of cover 10 showing shield 16, top portion 12, bottom portion 13 and side portion 15.
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of FIG. 1 along lines 4-4 illustrating apertures 18 substantially located along shield 16.
  • Top portion 12 and bottom portion 13 extend from the top edge 27 and bottom edge 29 of shield 16 and side portions 14 and 15 extend from opposite side edges of the same to define cavity 30 which is of sufficient volume to receive at least a portion of razor head 22.
  • rearwall 17 of shield 16 comprises recess 31 located therein for securing razor head 22 (not shown) in place to prevent unnecessary damage of the razor head 22 during handling.
  • recess 31 is symmetrical so as to receive the razor head 22 when cover is engaged in either an upright or upside down orientation.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 also show a pair of symmetrically aligned detents 20 designed to releasably engage respective portions of razor 28 and secure cover 10 to the same.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show cover 10 releasably engaged with razor 28.
  • edge 23 of top portion 12 is substantially aligned with razor top 26 and edge 19 of bottom portion 13 is substantially aligned with razor bottom 25.
  • cover 10 is designed so that razor head engaging mechanism 24 is free to operate without interference from cover 10 and, more importantly, cover 10 can engage and disengage razor 28 without interference from mechanism 24 regardless of whether razor head 22 is attached.
  • FIG. 5B illustrates razor head 22 positioned in a secure manner against rearwall 17 of faceplate 16 permitting only minimal movement of razor head 22 and preventing damage to the same.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, wherein razor stand 136 supports cover 10 releasably engaged about shelves 138 and 140.
  • FIG. 6B. is a frontal view of FIG. 6A.
  • top portion 12 and bottom portion 13 of cover 10 mutually cooperate in a spring-like or clamping manner to engage upper shelf 138 and lower shelf 140 of stand 136.
  • cover 10 can also be oriented in upright or upside down fashion about shelves 138 and 140 without compromising the integrity of the attachment.
  • FIGS. 7A. and 7B illustrate cover 10 engaged with razor tray 245 in much the same manner as stand 136.
  • top portion 12 and bottom portion 13 of cover 10 mutually cooperate in a spring-like manner to engage tray 245 about upper shelf 238 and lower shelf 240.
  • protective cover 10 is preferably made from a resilient plastic material, it may be desirable to construct cover 10, or a portion thereof, from a different material such as aluminum or other metal.
  • cover 10 has engaging means 20 coupled to top portion 12 and bottom portion 13, yet it may be preferable to couple engaging means 20 to side portions 14 and 15.
  • engaging means are located symmetrically on at least two of the portions 12, 13, 14, or 15 allowing reverse engagement of the same, yet in some cases it may not be necessary to have engaging means 20 be symmetric in order to accomplish this advantage of the present invention.
  • the engaging means may be constructed in such a fashion so that they releasably engage the razor in either orientation but not necessarily in the same manner.
  • cover 10 may be desirable for cover 10 to engage stand 136 or tray 245 in the same manner as razor 28, or; alternatively, provide a second means for engaging stand 136 or tray 245 apart from engaging members 20. In yet another embodiment, it may be desirable to store cover 10 inside a compartment located in stand 136 or tray 245 with or without securely attaching it to the same.
  • cover 10 and engaging members 20 can be manufactured so they are both symmetrical about a central line of symmetry drawn from the midpoint of the edge adjoining faceplate 16 and side portion 14 and the midpoint of the opposite edge adjoining faceplate 16 and side portion 15 thus making cover 10 easier to manufacture and easier for the consumer to use.
  • the cover releasably engages the razor holder (130, 245) in some mechanical fashion as shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, 7A and 7B, however, in some cases it may be desirable to engage cover 10 either by snap-fit, spring loading or other means known in the industry. In another case, it may be desirable to store the protective cover 10 in a compartment located within the razor holder (135, 245) when the cover 10 is not being used or when traveling.

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