Razors
Razor handles are provided for razors having a battery-powered functionality. Methods of manufacturing such handles are also provided. In one implementation, the handle includes a unitary grip portion constructed to receive a razor head at one end thereof, and a battery cover, mounted on the grip portion. The grip portion and the battery cover, when joined, may together define a water-tight unit prior to mounting of the razor head on the grip portion.
1 . A method of manufacturing a razor handle, comprising:
forming a unitary grip tube having a closed end configured to receive a razor head;
inserting a battery and a carrier into an open opposite end of the grip tube, the carrier having electronic components mounted thereon;
sealing the open end of the grip tube; and
testing the electronic functionality of the resulting assembly.
2 . The method of claim 1 further comprising mounting a razor head on the closed end if the testing step results in a determination that the electronics are functional.
3 . The method of claim 1 wherein the sealing step comprises mounting a removable battery cover on the open end.
4 . The method of claim 3 wherein mounting the battery cover on the open end renders the assembly water-tight.
5 . The method of claim 2 wherein the mounting step comprises fixedly mounting the razor head.
6 . The method of claim 2 wherein the razor head is configured to receive a disposable razor cartridge.
7 . The method of claim 1 wherein forming the unitary grip tube comprises molding a grip tube preform having a window opening and welding a window into the opening.
8 . A method of forming a plurality of razor products having a battery-powered functionality, the method comprising:
forming a plurality of substantially identical razor sub-assemblies, each sub-assembly including (a) a unitary grip tube having a closed end configured to receive a razor head, and (b) a battery and battery-powered components disposed within the grip tube, the grip tube being sealed in a water-tight manner; and mounting a first razor head on the closed ends of a first sub-set of the razor sub-assemblies to form a first product, and mounting a second, different razor head on the closed ends of a second sub-set of the razor sub-assemblies to form a second, different product.