Multi-bladed razor cartridge sharpener

a multi-bladed cartridge, razor technology, applied in metal-working apparatus, grinding/polishing hand tools, grinding machines, etc., can solve the problem of dull blades in general

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-11
MORITA ANDY K
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[0009] One of the objects of this invention is to provide a new and improved sharpening device for sharpening the cutting edges of a multi-bladed cartridge razor. Other objects of this invention are to provide apparatus that can rapidly sharpen razor blades mounted in a cartridge, which have no moving parts, is compact and durable.

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Razor blades in general become dull when oxidation occurs to the cutting edge.

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[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, there is shown a honing device for a multi-bladed shaving cartridge. In this figure the housing 10 comprises a bottom wall 12, sidewalls 14 and 16, end walls 18, 20 and top plate 22. Sharpening element 13 as a substantially planar sharpening surface 15 secured to sidewalls 14 and 16, end walls 18, and bottom wall 12. The configuration of the housing is shown as a flat substantially rectangular shape, but various other configurations of the housing are contemplated including square, triangular, round, elliptical and other shapes, as long as the housing allows for a honing surface that allows for the blades of a multi-bladed cartridge to be honed

[0019] In the preferred embodiment the honing element 13 is comprised of a smooth glass mirrored surface. Other honing elements are contemplated including diamond surfaces, metals, emery paper, sandpaper, stones, or other surfaces. In the preferred embodiment the honing or sharpening is flat, but the shape ma...

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Abstract

Apparatus for sharpening and or honing a multi-bladed razor cartridge including a sharpening member, a housing to secure the sharpening member. A soap solution dispenser provides a lubricant to the sharpening member to lubricate the razor and a housing to limit the travel of the razor on the sharpening member. The sharpening and or honing member is made of a mirrored plate glass secured in a channel within the housing.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to apparatus for sharpening a multi-bladed cartridge razor. More specifically, the invention relates to apparatus for use with to sharpen or hone a multi-bladed sharpening razor where multiple blades are retained in a single shaving cartridge. The multi-bladed shaving razor is used for shaving the face, legs, underarm, and other areas of a body where unwanted hair is present. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Safety razors are typically used for shaving the face and other hairy regions of the human body. The razor, consist of a metal and / or plastic handle attached to a multi-bladed cartridge razor head. Generally a multi-bladed razor cartridge is capable of not more than 5 to 10 close shaves before the shaving edges becomes dull and the user must dispose of the cartridge. There is a need for quick and simple means for honing or re-sharpening the blades in order to extend their useful life. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 1,540,078 is...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B24B23/00
CPCB24D15/10
Inventor MORITA, ANDY K.
Owner MORITA ANDY K
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