Razor hanger

Abstract

A razor cradle has a body having a top surface extending along a first plane and an opposing bottom surface extending along a second plane. A protrusion extends from the top surface. An elastomeric ring is positioned on the protrusion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to personal care systems and, more particularly, to a wall mount for holding a razor. Background Art

[0002] Personal care products include dry razors, wet razors, toothbrushes, and other types of grooming and hygiene-related devices. An example of a dry razor is an electric razor, which can be used without water, soap, or shaving cream. A wet razor is typically used with water and soap or shaving cream. A wet razor may include a replaceable blade holder, wherein one or more blades are mounted in a housing. After the blades in the blade holder become dull due to use, the blade holder is discarded and a new blade holder is replaced on the handle. Personal care products between use are typically stored on sinks, in medicine cabinets, or on shelves. Therefore, personal care products between use must not only be kept clean and dry, but should also be aesthetically pleasing when displayed on a countertop or sink.

[0003] Today's consumers have more choices than ever before in choosing a razor system. Consumers typically store razors on a holder. Thus, razors compete with many other products for space on the bathroom counter. Consumers may also choose to hang the razor on a hook. However, these are generally not very aesthetically pleasing, and the razor may be accidentally knocked off. For more modern razors, which are typically heavier and may even have electronic components that break when the razor is dropped, a razor falling from the holder is even more problematic. A heavier razor handle may also be more susceptible to damage to the razor cartridge and / or blades, which may be dangerous.

[0004] It would therefore be advantageous to provide a personal care product that addresses one or more of these issues. Indeed, it would be advantageous to provide a personal care product hanger for storing handles in an aesthetically pleasing manner, thereby allowing the user to keep the personal care product in view as it dries between uses. It would also be advantageous to provide a hanger that is considered a premium product in view of its usability, functionality, appearance, and other characteristics. For example, the handle would be easily attached to the hanger in a safe and secure manner, but also easily removed. Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description and claims. Summary of the invention

[0005] In one embodiment, the present disclosure satisfies the above needs by providing a razor hanger having a body having a top surface extending along a first plane and an opposite bottom surface extending along a second plane. A protrusion extends from the top surface. An elastomeric ring is positioned on the protrusion.

[0006] In another aspect, the invention generally features a razor system having a razor having a handle defining an opening. The hanger has a body having a top surface extending along a first plane and an opposing bottom surface extending along a second plane. A protrusion extends from the top surface of the body. A flexible ring is positioned on the protrusion. The protrusion is positioned within the opening of the handle.

[0007] In another aspect, the invention generally features a method of making a razor system by providing a razor hanger having a body with a protrusion. A flexible ring is positioned within a groove defined by the protrusion. A razor is provided having a handle defining an opening. The protrusion is inserted into the opening. An inner surface of the opening engages the flexible ring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure and the manner in which they are obtained will become more apparent, and the present disclosure itself will be better understood, by reference to the following description of non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0009] Figure 1 A perspective view of a razor mounted on a razor hanger.

[0010] Figure 2 This is the front view of the razor.

[0011] Figure 3 A perspective assembly view of the razor hanger.

[0012] Figure 4 A side view of a razor hanger.

[0013] Figure 5 Roughly along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the razor and razor holder taken along line 5-5 of A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The present disclosure provides a personal care system having a handle and a hanger for docking the handle when not in use. Various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described to understand the function, design and principle of operation of the personal care product system in general. One or more examples of these non-limiting embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the methods described herein and shown in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting example embodiments, and the scope of the various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure is fully defined by the claims. The features illustrated or described in conjunction with a non-limiting embodiment may be combined with the features of other non-limiting embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0015] See now Figure 1, shows a perspective view of a razor system 10 according to one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a razor 12 is mounted to a razor hanger 14. The razor hanger 14 can be secured to a mounting surface 15, such as a shower wall, a medicine cabinet, or a mirror. The razor hanger 14 can be secured to the mounting surface 15 using commonly known methods, such as adhesive tape or a suction cup. In certain embodiments, the razor hanger 14 can facilitate positioning the razor 12 away from the mounting surface 15. Figure 1 As shown, the razor hanger 14 may be capable of holding the razor 12 in a generally vertical position.

[0016] Now see also Figure 2 , the razor 12 may have a handle 16 having a proximal end 18, a distal end 20, and a gripping portion 22 between the proximal end 18 and the distal end 20. A razor cartridge 24 may be mounted to the proximal end 18 of the handle 16. The handle 16 may define an opening 26 to facilitate temporary attachment of the handle 16 to the razor hanger 14. The opening 26 may be positioned in a neck 28 of the handle 16 between the gripping portion 22 and the proximal end 18. However, it should be understood that the opening 26 may be positioned anywhere along the handle 16, including the distal end 20. In certain embodiments, the opening 26 may extend completely through the handle 16 (e.g., the neck 28), such as Figure 2 The neck 28 may have a concave surface 30 that slopes in a downward direction toward the opening 26. The razor hanger 14 may include a body 32 ( Figure 1 ). The protrusion 36 may extend from the top surface 34 of the body 32. The protrusion 36 may facilitate attachment of the razor 12 to the razor hanger 14. The protrusion 36 may have a generally cylindrical shape, but other geometric shapes are possible. In certain embodiments, the protrusion 36 may extend completely through the opening 26, but may be recessed relative to the outer edge 38 of the recessed surface 30. Thus, the recessed surface 30 may facilitate removal of the razor 12 from the razor hanger 14 by allowing a user's thumb (or other finger) to engage (e.g., press against) the protrusion 36 to separate the handle 16 from the protrusion 36 of the razor hanger 14.

[0017] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 , showing a side assembly view and a side view of the razor hanger 14, respectively. The protrusion 36 of the razor hanger 14 may have a distal end 40 opposite the top surface 34 of the body 32. The protrusion 36 may have a straight portion 42 between the distal end 40 and the top surface 34. The protrusion 36 may taper from the enlarged area 44 to the straight portion 42. The enlarged area 44 may have a radius "R1" of about 20 mm to about 50 mm. In certain embodiments, the enlarged area 44 may be arcuate and may have a diameter greater than the straight portion 42 to facilitate the handle 16 ( Figure 2) is properly positioned on the razor hanger 14. The straight portion 42 may have a length extending from the distal end 40 to the area where the protrusion 36 begins to taper toward the expanded area 44, which is about 4 mm to about 8 mm, and preferably about 5 mm to about 7 mm.

[0018] A flexible ring 46 (eg, an O-ring) may be positioned on the protrusion 36. For example, the protrusion 36 (eg, the straight portion 42) may define a groove 48 (eg, a groove 48) extending around the protrusion 36 (eg, the straight portion 42). Figure 3 ). In certain embodiments, the flexible ring 46 may include one or more synthetic rubbers, such as silicone rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). The flexible ring 46 may also include various thermoplastic elastomers. However, it should be understood that the material composition of the flexible ring 46 varies depending on chemical compatibility, application temperature, sealing pressure, lubrication requirements, hardness, size, and cost. The flexible ring 46 can be a ring with a circular cross-section. The size of the groove 48 can be designed to accommodate the flexible ring 46. The diameter of the flexible ring 46 can be larger than the diameter of the straight portion 42 and / or the diameter of the distal end 40 (when positioned in the groove 48). Therefore, when the protrusion 36 is inserted into the opening 26 of the handle 16, as shown Figure 1 As shown, the elastomeric ring 46 is compressible to facilitate attachment of the razor 12 to the razor hanger 14. In certain embodiments, the handle 16 may be secured between the elastomeric ring 46 and the top surface 34 of the razor hanger 14. Alternatively, the elastomeric ring 48 may be positioned within the opening 26 of the handle 16. The distal end 40 of the protrusion 36 may have an outer diameter "D1". The diameter "D1" may also represent the diameter of the straight portion 42 of the protrusion 36. The outer diameter "D2" of the flexible ring 46 may be from about 6 mm to about 10 mm, and preferably from about 7 mm to about 9 mm. The diameter "D2" of the flexible ring 46 may be slightly larger than the diameter "D1" of the distal end 40 and / or the straight portion 42 to facilitate attachment of the razor 12 to the razor hanger 14 when not in use. Figure 1 The handle 16 is firmly held in place when the handle 16 is removed. For example, D1 may be about 5% to about 10% larger than "D2". Thus, Figure 1 The handle 16 can be temporarily fixed in place between the enlarged area 44 and the flexible ring 46. The inner diameter of the flexible ring 46 can be smaller than the diameter "D1" and / or the diameter of the groove 48 so that the flexible ring 46 fits securely on the protrusion 36.

[0019] See also Figure 4, the top surface 34 may be opposite to the bottom surface 50 and may extend along a first plane P1. The bottom surface 50 may be flat and non-parallel to the top surface. For example, the bottom surface 50 may extend along a second plane P2, which may be parallel to the mounting surface 15. The first plane P1 may be non-parallel to the second plane P2. For example, the first plane P1 may intersect the second plane P2 at an angle of about 5 degrees to about 20 degrees and more preferably about 8 degrees to about 12 degrees. The non-parallel top surface 34 and bottom surface 50 may facilitate the razor 12 to rest on the razor hanger 14, wherein the neck 28 is parallel to P2 and / or the mounting surface 15, which may provide better ergonomics. For example, the angle of the top surface 34 relative to the bottom surface 50 may allow for a shorter length of the protrusion 36 and / or for a razor hanger 14 with a lower profile, especially for razors with an arcuate profile. When razors with an arcuate profile are placed on the razor hanger, they may interfere with the mounting surface 15. Thus, the razor hanger 14 can facilitate the razor 12 not contacting the mounting surface 15. In certain embodiments, the distal end 40 can have a top surface 52 extending along a third plane P3 that is parallel to the first plane P1 but not parallel to the second plane P2. The top surface 52 can be flat to allow a consumer to push against it to facilitate removal of the razor 12 ( Figure 2 The bottom surface 50 may include an adhesive strip 54 to keep the razor hanger 14 secured to the mounting surface 15 even when the razor 12 ( Figure 2 ) when repeatedly attached to and removed from the razor hanger 14.

[0020] See also Figure 5 , showing approximately along Figure 1 5-5 of the razor system 10. The razor 12 can be temporarily secured to the razor hanger 14, wherein the razor cartridge 24 is spaced apart from the top surface 34 of the body 32 of the razor hanger 14, which can facilitate drying of the razor 12 (e.g., the razor cartridge 24). The handle 16 (e.g., the distal end 20) can be spaced apart from the plane P2 by a gap G1. In certain embodiments, G1 can be from about 1 mm to about 5 mm, and preferably from about 2 mm to about 3 mm. Thus, the razor hanger 14 can prevent the handle 16 from contacting the mounting surface 15 ( Figure 4). The protrusion 36 may be positioned within the opening 26 of the handle 16. In certain embodiments, the protrusion 36 may extend beyond the opening 26 to allow a user's finger to press against the top surface 52 of the protrusion 36 to facilitate removing the razor 12 from the razor hanger 14. The flexible ring 46 may engage the inner surface 56 of the opening 26. The flexible ring 46 may be compressible to facilitate securing the handle 16 to the razor hanger 14 so that the razor 12 does not inadvertently fall off the razor hanger 14. The straight portion 42 of the protrusion 36 may not engage the inner surface 56 of the opening 26 (e.g., be spaced apart), which may allow the handle 16 to be removed from the razor hanger 14 with an appropriate amount of force. Therefore, the engagement of the flexible ring 46 may be a determining factor in the amount of force required to remove the handle 16 from the razor handle 16, which may help accommodate tolerance issues.

[0021] The body 32 may have a lower portion 58 positioned below the protrusion 36, the lower portion having a thickness "t1" between the top surface 34 and the bottom surface 50 that is greater than a thickness "t2" between the top surface 34 and the bottom surface 50 of the body 32 of the razor hanger 14 of the upper portion 58 positioned above the protrusion 36. In certain embodiments, t1 may be from about 15 mm to about 25 mm, and preferably from about 15 mm to about 20 mm. Additionally, t2 may be from about 5 mm to about 15 mm, and preferably from about 8 mm to about 12 mm.

[0022] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​cited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to represent the value and a functionally equivalent range around that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to represent "about 40 mm". In addition, dimensions should not be maintained to an impossibly high standard of metaphysical identity, which does not take into account differences due to typical manufacturing tolerances. Therefore, the term "about" should be understood to be within a typical manufacturing tolerance range.

[0023] Unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited, each document cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patent or patent application and any patent application or patent to which this application claims priority or the benefit of, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art to any of the present invention disclosed or claimed herein, or an admission that it, by itself or in combination with any one or more of the references, proposes, suggests, or discloses any such invention. In addition, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this invention conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this invention shall govern.

[0024] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that all such changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention be covered in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A razor hanger (14), comprising: a body (32) having a top surface (34) extending along a first plane (P1) and an opposing bottom surface (50) extending along a second plane (P2); a protrusion (36) extending from the top surface; and An elastomeric ring (46) is positioned over the protrusion.

2. The razor hanger (14) of claim 1, wherein the protrusion (36) defines a groove (48) and the elastomeric ring (46) is positioned within the groove.

3. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (32) has a bottom attachment surface comprising an adhesive strip.

4. The razor cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom surface (50) comprises an adhesive strip (54).

5. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom surface (50) is flat and non-parallel to the top surface (34).

6. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (32) has a lower portion (58) below the protrusion (36), the lower portion having a thickness (t1) between the top surface (34) and the bottom surface (50) that is greater than a thickness (t2) between the top surface and the bottom surface at an upper portion (58) above the protrusion.

7. The razor hanger (14) according to claim 6, wherein the thickness (t1) between the top surface (34) and the bottom surface (50) is 15 mm to 25 mm.

8. The razor hanger (14) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the thickness (t2) at the upper portion (58) between the top surface (34) and the bottom surface (50) is 8 mm to 12 mm.

9. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first plane (P1) intersects the second plane (P2) at an angle of 5 to 20 degrees.

10. A razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the projection (36) is cylindrical.

11. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the diameter of the elastomeric ring (46) is greater than the diameter of the distal end (40) of the protrusion (36).

12. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first plane (P1) intersects the second plane (P2) at an angle of 8 to 12 degrees.

13. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the distal end (40) of the protrusion (36) has a top surface (52) extending along a third plane (P3) parallel to the first plane P1 and non-parallel to the second plane (P2).

14. The razor hanger (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the protrusion (36) tapers from an enlarged region (44) to a straight portion (42).

15. The razor hanger (14) according to claim 15, wherein the straight portion (42) has a length extending from the distal end (40) of the protrusion (36) to the area where the protrusion (36) begins to taper toward the enlarged area (44), the length being 4 mm to 8 mm.

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