Razor with chemical and biological sensor

Abstract

A razor has an electrochemical sensor for sensing various characteristics, such as biological, chemical, temperature, humidity, and pressure. The electrochemical sensor is positioned within a razor head of the razor, but may be attached to and enclosed in the razor head housing or attached to a razor blade of the razor. The electrochemical sensor may be positioned at different locations within the housing and on the razor blades. The electrochemical sensor may be positioned such that a sensing surface is exposed to a shaving surface of a patient. The razor may also have various electrical components for processing signals generated by the electrochemical sensor and determining the presence or concentration of a chemical or biological marker. The data associated with the signals may be displayed, transmitted to a separate computing device, or stored in a memory.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 428,826 filed Dec. 30, 2010, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present application relates to a razor with a sensor for detecting various chemicals and biological materials during shaving.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Despite many technological advances in medical care and treatment, many tests, such as testing for cancer cells or cardiac markers in blood samples and biological tests, may require a waiting time of several days to weeks to receive results. If the test is for something more serious, such as, cancer cells, a patient may become increasingly anxious and nervous waiting for the results. These feelings of anxiousness and nervousness may be compounded, for example, if the test has to be administered again due to indeterminate results or if the l...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]FIG. 1A shows an isometric view of a two-blade razor with an electrochemical sensor located inside the razor head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Problems solved by technology

Despite many technological advances in medical care and treatment, many tests, such as testing for cancer cells or cardiac markers in blood samples and biological tests, may require a waiting time of several days to weeks to receive results.

If the test is for something more serious, such as, cancer cells, a patient may become increasingly anxious and nervous waiting for the results.

These feelings of anxiousness and nervousness may be compounded, for example, if the test has to be administered again due to indeterminate results or if the lab administering the test contaminates the sample.

These additional tests are usually not scheduled on the same day as the surgery, inconveniencing the patient, who may need to make several appointments that interrupt daily life.

Furthermore, medical devices capable of delivering results during a patient visit to a clinic are limited in the tests that can be performed.

The cost of providing test equipment capable of performing the tests needed for a wide range of conditions is prohibitive for implementing at many locations.

For example, a general practice clinic does not have the money, space, or resources to have many different types of medical testing equipment.

This also consumes additional time and resources.

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