IP Library Granted Patent US 8,522,972
Granted Patent B2
US 8,522,972 · App. 12/823,442 · Granted Sep 3, 2013

Package for holding and displaying shaving razors

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,522,972
App. No.
12/823,442
Granted
Sep 3, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A disposable razor package having a plurality of shaving razors each with a proximal end portion with a cartridge and a distal end portion. A tub is provided having a generally level bottom surface defined by a perimeter wall dimensioned to receive the plurality of shaving razors. At least one of the shaving razors contacts the bottom surface of the tub. A plurality of retaining members project from the bottom surface of the tub. At least one of the retaining members has a top surface with notch that engages at least one of the cartridges.

Claims (18)

1. A disposable razor package comprising:

a plurality of shaving razors each having a proximal end portion with a cartridge and a distal end portion, the cartridge includes a shaving side;

a tub having a generally level bottom surface defined by a perimeter wall dimensioned to receive the plurality of shaving razors, at least one of the shaving razors contacts the bottom surface of the tub;

a lid sealed to the tub;

a plurality of retaining members projecting from the bottom surface of the tub, at least one of the retaining members has a top surface with a notch, wherein one of the cartridges is positioned within the notch and the shaving side faces the lid and another cartridge shaving side faces the bottom surface of the tub.

2. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein the notch is generally V shaped.

3. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein the notch is generally U shaped.

4. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the cartridges faces the bottom surface of the tub.

5. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein one or more of the retaining members are generally arcuate.

6. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the retaining members nestingly receives about 40% to about 90% of the distal end portion of one of the shaving razors.

7. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the retaining members is continuous.

8. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the retaining members is segmented.

9. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein one of the retaining members has a curved profile engaging an enlarged distal end portion of one of the shaving razors and the proximal end portion of a different shaving razor.

10. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the retaining members is circular and has a ramp that supports an enlarged distal end portion of one of the shaving razors.

11. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the retaining members is generally conical.

12. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the retaining members is formed as an integral part of the tub.

13. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein a plurality of the retaining members contact both the proximal end portion and the distal end of two different razors.

14. The disposable razor package of claim 1 wherein the lid is releasably sealed to a top surface of the tub.

Assignments (2)
MERGER AND CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 26, 2016
From: THE GILLETTE COMPANY; THE GILLETTE COMPANY LLC
To: THE GILLETTE COMPANY LLC
Reel/Frame 040145/0258 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 25, 2010
From: GREENE, JEFFREY ALLEN; SENNETT, RICHARD KEVIN
To: THE GILLETTE COMPANY
Reel/Frame 024595/0001 →