Shaving apparatus
View Patent ↗A shaving apparatus includes a razor blade, a reservoir for containing a non-solid shaving aid material, at least one conduit extending between the reservoir and one or more ports, and a pump in fluid communication with one or both of the reservoir and the conduit. Movement of the razor blade actuates the pump, and the pump transfers shaving aid material from the reservoir to the one or more ports.
1. A shaving apparatus, comprising:
one or more razor blades;
a reservoir for containing a non-solid shaving aid material;
at least one conduit extending between the reservoir and one or more ports; and
a pump in fluid communication with one or both of the reservoir and the conduit, wherein a reciprocal movement of the one or more razor blades relative to the reservoir actuates the pump, and the pump transfers shaving aid material from the reservoir to the one or more ports.
2. The shaving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more razor blades are mounted in a head assembly.
3. The shaving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more razor blades are mounted in a razor cartridge.
4. The shaving apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a valve disposed in fluid communication with the reservoir.
5. The shaving apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the valve is a one-way valve operable to permit the entry of ambient air into the reservoir upon operation of the pump.
6. The shaving apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the razor cartridge is pivotally mounted in a head assembly.
7. The shaving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reciprocal movement of the one or more razor blades is effected by the pump comprising a sleeve, a stem that translates along a length of the sleeve in a first direction to provide a pressure stroke, and a spring operably disposed at the sleeve to bias the stem in a second direction to provide a return stroke.