IP Library Granted Patent US 7,370,419
Granted Patent B2
US 7,370,419 · App. 10/367,133 · Granted May 13, 2008

Replacement cartridge for a razor assembly

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Patent No.
US 7,370,419
App. No.
10/367,133
Granted
May 13, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A replacement cartridge for a razor assembly is provided that includes a shaving aid body for use with the razor assembly. The shaving aid body includes an aperture disposed within a contact surface. The aperture is sized to receive a razor cartridge. Some embodiments of the present replacement cartridge include a base. In some of those embodiments the base includes one or more features for attaching the replacement cartridge to the razor assembly.

Claims (19)

1. A replacement cartridge for a razor assembly, comprising:

a base;

a solid shaving aid body comprising an erodable soap-type material; and a razor cartridge;

wherein the base is at least partially embedded within the shaving aid body, wherein the base further includes one or more passages and the shaving aid body passes therethrough;

wherein the shaving aid body includes a first aperture disposed in a contact surface, wherein the first aperture is has the razor cartridge therein, such that the razor cartridge is completely encircled by the erodable soap-type material, and

wherein the razor cartridge comprises a housing, a guard, a cap and at least two razor blades, all of said cutting blades having all of their cutting edges oriented in the same direction.

2. The replacement cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a first surface and a second surface, and wherein the one or more features for attaching the replacement cartridge to the razor assembly include a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from the second surface.

3. The replacement cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of tabs are asymmetrically arranged.

4. The replacement cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the base further comprises a base aperture that extends between the first surface and the second surface.

5. The replacement cartridge of claim 4 , wherein the base aperture is aligned with the first aperture disposed within the shaving body.

6. The replacement cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the shaving aid body is substantially oval shaped.

7. The replacement cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the contact surface is skewed relative to a centerline of the first aperture.

8. The replacement cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the shaving aid body is one piece.

9. The replacement cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the base includes a first surface and a second surface, and wherein the one or more features for attaching the base to the razor assembly include a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from the second surface.

10. The replacement cartridge of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of tabs are asymmetrically arranged.

11. The replacement cartridge of claim 10 , wherein the base further comprises a base aperture that extends between the first surface and the second surface.

12. The replacement cartridge of claim 11 , wherein the base aperture is aligned with the first aperture and the second aperture disposed within the shaving body.

13. The replacement cartridge of claim 12 , wherein the base aperture has an axial cross-sectional geometry substantially the same as the cross-sectional geometry of the first aperture and the second aperture.

14. The replacement cartridge of claim 13 , wherein the base further comprises one or more tabs extending laterally outward.

Assignments (3)
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 8, 2020
From: EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 052341/0735 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 30, 2020
From: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC
To: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 052262/0489 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 30, 2020
From: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, LLC
To: EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLC
Reel/Frame 052263/0001 →