Shaving razor stand
Stands for safety shaving razors are disclosed. The stands include a pair of generally vertical members, connected by a generally U-shaped horizontal member configured to receive a portion of a razor handle, and a base configured with a cavity dimensioned to receive a portion of the razor handle.
1. A shaving razor stand comprising:
a pair of generally vertical members, having upper ends connected by a generally U-shaped horizontal cradle member and lower ends connected by a generally U-shaped horizontal connecting member,
a generally planar platform disposed within the connecting member, and
an elastomeric base element supporting the platform and connecting member; wherein the base and platform define a cavity that is recessed relative to the plane of the platform, with a portion of the base extending through an opening in the platform to define a portion of a floor of the cavity.
2. The razor stand of claim 1 , where the cavity includes a port in fluid communication with an opening on the front side of the stand.
3. The razor stand of claim 1 , wherein the horizontal cradle member is configured with razor support elements that extend inwardly from the cradle member to face each other in opposing spaced relation.
4. The razor stand of claim 3 , wherein the horizontal cradle element is configured to position the razor in a predetermined orientation and the support elements guide the razor into the predetermined orientation.
5. The razor stand of claim 1 , wherein the stand is configured to have a low center of gravity.
6. The razor stand of claim 5 , wherein the center of gravity of the stand is less than an inch above a lower surface of the base element.
7. The razor stand of claim 1 wherein the base element has a lower surface having an area of from 18 to 19 cm 2 .