KR20210061333A - Shaver care device - Google Patents

Abstract

Shaver care device. The razor management apparatus may include a bristle housing and a brush unit having a plurality of bristles fixed to the bristle housing. The base can be connected to a bristle housing comprising a suction cup.

Description

Shaver care device

<Cross reference of related applications>

This application is filed on September 3, 2018, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/726,311, filed on September 3, 2018, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/726,358, filed on September 3, 2018. Patent Application No. 62/726,359 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/700,359 filed July 19, 2018 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/700,368 filed July 19, 2018 and July 19, 2018 Claims the benefit of filed US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/700,372, the disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

<Technical field>

The present disclosure relates to a razor management apparatus, particularly an apparatus and method useful for managing a multi-blade razor.

Modern razors may have multiple blades, such as 3, 5 or more blades. Proper care of your razor will not only extend the life of your razor, but it can also provide other benefits such as a more comfortable shave, a cleaner razor, saving water, and minimal damage to your razor.

Shavers, especially razors with multi-blade heads, are capable of collecting hair particles, shaving cream, debris, hair follicles, etc. between the blades and between the blades and the razor head. In general, these razor users try to remove shaving residue by placing a razor blade under running water, tapping the side of a sink or shower, or removing debris using a finger. However, putting the blades under running water is an inefficient, wasteful, and generally inefficient way to clean a multi-blade razor. Tapping the side of the sink can damage the blade and it may not be safe to clean the blade with your fingers.

The following detailed description of embodiments of the present disclosure may be best understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings herein:
1 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2 is a front view of the razor management device of Fig. 1;
3 is a plan view of the razor management device of FIG. 1;
Figure 4 is a side view of the shaver management device of Figure 1;
5 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
6 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
7 is a plan view of the razor management device of FIG. 6;
Fig. 8 is a front view of the razor management device of Fig. 6;
9 is a side view of the razor management device of FIG. 6;
10 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
11 is a plan view of the razor management device of FIG. 10;
12 is a side view of the razor management device of FIG. 10;
13 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
14 is an exploded perspective view of the razor management device of FIG. 13;
15 is a plan view of the razor management device of FIG. 13;
16 is an exploded side view of the razor management device of FIG. 13;
17 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
18 is a plan view of the razor management device of FIG. 17;
Fig. 19 is a rear elevational view of the razor management device of Fig. 17;
Fig. 20 is a side elevational view of the razor management device of Fig. 17;
21 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 22 is a plan view of the razor management device of Fig. 21;
Fig. 23 is a rear elevational view of the shaver management device of Fig. 21;
Fig. 24 is a side view of the razor management device of Fig. 21;
25 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
26 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
27 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
28 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
29 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
30 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
31 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
32 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
33 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
34 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
35 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary razor management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
The embodiments described in the drawings are illustrative in nature and are not intended to be limiting. Moreover, individual features of the drawings and disclosure will be more fully apparent and understood in terms of the detailed description;

Specific embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and examples of FIGS. 1-35.

Various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described to provide a thorough understanding of the structure, function, and principles of use of the devices, systems, methods, and processes disclosed herein. One or more examples of such non-limiting embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the systems and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting embodiments. Features illustrated or described in connection with one non-limiting embodiment may be combined with features of another non-limiting embodiment. Such modifications and changes are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure.

Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “one embodiment”, etc., is at least a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment. It is meant to be included in one embodiment. Accordingly, descriptions of phrases such as "in various embodiments", "in some embodiments", "in one embodiment", or "in one embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are all necessarily the same embodiment. Does not refer to. Further, certain features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Accordingly, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic illustrated or described in connection with one embodiment may be combined, in whole or in part, with the feature, structure, or characteristic of one or more other embodiments without limitation. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

The examples discussed herein are illustrative only and are provided to aid in the description of the apparatus, devices, systems, and methods described herein. Features or components shown in the drawings or discussed below should not be considered essential for a particular embodiment of such an apparatus, device, system or method unless specifically designated as essential. For ease of reading and clarity, specific components, modules or methods may be described only with reference to a specific FIG. 1. Failure to specifically describe a combination or sub-combination of components should not be understood as an indication that no combination or sub-combination is possible. In addition, for any method described, regardless of whether the method was described in connection with a flowchart, unless otherwise specified or required by context, the explicit or implicit order of steps performed in the execution of the method is given. It should be understood that these steps do not imply that they have to be performed in order, and that they may be performed in a different order or in parallel.

A solution to the problem associated with razor cleaning is disclosed herein. While the description herein relates primarily to multi-blade razors, the apparatus and methods described herein should not be so limited and can be used with any razor.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, an embodiment of the razor management apparatus 100 is shown. The razor management device 100 may be a brush unit including extending bristles 112, which is, as indicated by arrow U in the illustrated embodiment, from the base 114 to the bristles 112 It extends upwardly "up" considered in the direction towards the distal end 116. In one embodiment, the bristles may extend away from the base at different and/or varying angles relative to the base. The base 114 can be relatively fixed to a surface 124, such as a countertop, so that a blade of a razor can be pressed against the distal end 116 of the bristles 112 so that the The bristles can enter the gaps in the blades and remove hair particles, shaving cream, debris, hair follicles, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "debris") between the blades. In one embodiment, the distal end 116 of the bristles 112 forms a cleaning plane for left and right movement of the razor to aid in removal of debris. In one embodiment, the cleaning may be enhanced by application of added water, such as placing the razor under water containing running water before, during or after cleaning the bristles 112.

The base 114 may be a suction cup type. That is, the base 114 may be a device or an object that attaches to a surface using a negative fluid pressure of air or water to generate a partial vacuum. The bristles may be coupled to the base by an extension portion 118 extending from the base 114 to the bristle housing 120. The bristle housing 120 ensures that the bristles 112 are closely spaced and oriented in a direction generally perpendicular, ie generally parallel to the direction indicated by arrow U.

A suction cup is disclosed for all embodiments disclosed herein as attached to the surface. However, in general, adhesion of the bristles to the surface can be achieved in any known manner, including adhesive bonding, mechanical bonding, chemical bonding, and the like. Accordingly, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, the base 114 may include an adhesive material and may be adhesively adhered to the surface.

The bristles 112 for all exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may be made of a generally stiff material including natural animal hair, natural vegetable fibers, or synthetic fibers. In one embodiment, the bristles may comprise a nylon material. In one embodiment, the bristles may comprise PEEK, polyester PBT, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, and combinations thereof.

The bristle housing 120 and bristle cartridge (disclosed below) for all the embodiments disclosed herein may be made of polymer materials including molded polymers, including injection-molded polymers, You can choose for the same desired finish quality.

Base 114 for all embodiments disclosed herein may comprise a generally flexible material including silicone, nitrile, Viton fluorocarbon, vinyl, neoprene and urethane, and a metal backing It may be used with other components such as a metal backing hub and a valve such as valve 122, which may aid in removal of the suction cup from surface 124.

In the illustrated embodiment, the bristles 112 may have a uniform length such that their distal end 116 is substantially planar. In one embodiment, the bristles 112 may comprise bristles of different lengths, such that the distal surface thereof is irregular, undulating, or otherwise exhibits a non-planar surface (not shown). In one embodiment, the distal end 116 of the bristles 112 may be considered a cleaning plane. In one embodiment, the cleaning plane is substantially parallel to the surface 24 to which the razor management device 100 is attached.

In another exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5-9, the razor management device 200 may include a removable bristle cartridge 226 to which the bristle 212 may be attached, and the bristle 212 Can be removed, cleaned, replaced or manipulated independently of the base 214. As shown in one embodiment, the removable bristle cartridge 226 is a complementary slot of the slot housing 234 coupled to the extension 218 extending from the base 214 to the slot housing 234. ) 228 can be attached to the base 214 by inserting it into the array. In one embodiment, when the removable bristle cartridge 226 is inserted into the operative position of the slot housing 234, the base 214 and slot housing 234 may be considered a bristle housing described above and described above. The size and shape of the removable bristle cartridge 226 and the complementary slots 228 may be of any configuration desired, but in one embodiment generally have substantially mating functions as shown in FIGS. 5-9. It can be of a linear configuration.

The removable bristle cartridge 226 may include a bristle 212 attached thereto, and may have a generally linear platform 232 coupled to a platform extension 230 to which the bristles may be further coupled. . The bristles 212 may themselves be coupled to a substantially flat member that is coupled to the platform extension 230, so the linear platform 232, the platform extension 230 and the bristles 212 can be fixed and used. For this purpose, it includes a separate operable component that can be inserted into the complementary slot 228 in the direction indicated by arrow A1 in FIG. 5. Complementary slot 228 may have a similar and complementary size and shape for receiving linear platform 232 and platform extension 230. For example, the complementary slot 228 may have a substantially elongated opening 238 suspended above it by a slot indentation 236 that may receive the platform extension 230. .

As can be appreciated from the description herein, the removable bristle cartridge 226 comprising the bristles 212 can be interchangeably inserted into a complementary slot 228 arrangement, and snap fit, press fit friction It may be releasably secured by any known manner such as a fit or the like. Once inserted, the removable bristle cartridge 226 attached to the base 214 achieves the same features and advantages as described above with respect to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. However, the embodiments shown in Figs. 5-9 provide additional advantages such as bristle selection, bristle replacement, bristle cleaning, etc., since cartridges having certain types of bristles can be selected, replaced or cleaned as desired.

As can be understood from the description herein, the razor management device 200 generally has a horizontal surface such as a countertop with an imaginary arrow U (as discussed above) parallel to the bristle direction facing upwards. It may be mounted on the 224 by suction or the like. Likewise, the shaver care device 200 may be mounted by suction on a vertical surface such as a bathroom mirror, where arrow U will generally extend outwardly at a right angle from the mirror surface. In addition, the razor management device 200 may be mounted on an overhead surface such as an upper portion of a shower in which the arrow U is directed downward. In general, the shaver management device 200 may be mounted on any surface convenient for a user who wants to manage the shaver. In one embodiment, the razor care device may include an adhesive material and may be adhesively attached to a horizontal or surface.

Further, as can be understood from the description herein, the linear platform 232 and bristles 212 may be generally rectangular in shape, and the base 214 may be generally circular in shape. However, in general, the shape of the linear platform and base can be any operable shape and size. For example, a linear platform may have a curve for it and may be of non-rectangular shape with the understanding that it may be mated to and releasably secured to a complementary slot 228 arrangement. Likewise, the base may have a non-circular shape and may be of a non-suction type, such as a base containing an adhesive for adhesive attachment. As discussed above, the embodiments illustrated herein can be used with water to further aid in cleaning the razor. For example, if you use it to further clean shaver debris, you can use a relatively small amount of water and save water compared to conventional cleaning methods. With this feature, you don't have to use about 2 gallons of water at a time for shaving. This device also allows the shaver to be cleaned in a safer way, as the orientation allows for a relatively safe left and right movement to clean the shaver. The device allows a hands-free application, allowing the user to apply side-to-side motion of the razor to aid in the removal of debris. This device can extend the life of the shaver by cleaning it more efficiently than other conventional methods, compared to alternatives to discarding clogged shavers by accumulating debris, which reduces the cutting efficiency and comfort of the blade.

In an exemplary method, the user may receive an array of bases 214 including removable bristle cartridges 226 and supplemental slots 228, as in the package. Users can remove components from the package. As described above, the user inserts the linear platform 232 into the corresponding elongated opening 238 and inserts the platform extension 230 into the slot recess 236 to insert the removable bristle cartridge 226 into the base 214. It can be inserted into an array. The base can be adhered to a desired surface, such as a countertop, shower wall, sink surface, etc., by suction, for example. After using the razor, the user can press the razor blade against the distal end 216 of the bristles 212 and move the razor blade left or right to push the bristles 212 into the gaps of the razor blade. The movement of the blade relative to the bristles 212 may be relatively gentle or relatively severe depending on the stiffness of the bristles and the desired cleaning of the blade. If necessary, the blade can be placed in water to clean more debris. Optionally, the shaver care device 200 may be cleaned by sufficient means such as pouring in running water, soapy water, or the like.

In an embodiment, the razor management apparatus 300 may include a tray or a pallet in which various components may be disposed together with similarly described components as described above. For example, as shown in Figs. 10-12, the razor management device 300 is a removable bristle cartridge that can be inserted into the slot 342 of the tray 340 instead of being inserted into the slot of the base 214 It may include a bristle cartridge 326 as described above for 226. As shown in the cross section of FIG. 12, for example, the tray 340 may have a slot 342 in the bottom surface into which the bristle cartridge 326 can be inserted in the direction of arrow A2. Thereafter, in one embodiment, the bristle cartridge 326 may be further manipulated by being pressed into the slot extension 344 in the direction of arrow A3 in FIG. 11. When inserted into the slot(s) as described, the bristle cartridge 326 can be securely fixed to the tray 340 as shown in FIG. 10. Thus, as can be appreciated, the bristle cartridge 326 may have a configuration as described above for the removable bristle cartridge 226 of FIGS. 5-9. In addition, the tray 340 may have a tray base 346 with a slot 342 that may be described as a pocket, which is generally extended to engage a bristle cartridge 326 to which the bristles 312 may be attached. Slotted and may include a generally linear platform 332 coupled to a platform extension 330 to which bristles may be further coupled. Additionally, as in the cartridge example above, the tray 340 may have a slot extension 344 extending to form a “T”-shaped opening, where the platform extension 330 is pressed by sliding. Can be. Once inserted, the bristle cartridge 326 can be secured by any known manner, such as a snap fit, press fit friction fit, and the like. In one embodiment, the tray 340 (and all the tray examples disclosed herein) may itself be attached to a surface such as a countertop by adsorption, adhesive, or the like.

Tray 340 may be a pallet, a receiver, or a relatively shallow container for a fluid such as water. The water 350 in the tray 340 may be used for additional cleaning operations, such as rinsing debris from the bristle-brush blades in an optional additional cleaning step. Tray 340 may have sidewalls 348. The side wall 48 may have a height H that allows the depth of the water 350 in the tray 340 to a sufficient depth for blade cleaning. Thus, H can be between about ½ inches and about 3 inches, and can be between about 1 inch and 2 inches. In use, the water level (W) of the tray 340 may be up to the depth of contact with the bristles 312 when the bristles cartridge 326 is installed. Tray 340 (and all trays disclosed herein) may comprise any suitable material including polymers, metals, ceramics, glass, and combinations thereof. Tray 340 (and all of the trays disclosed herein) may be a single member or may consist of multiple components joined to form a tray.

The tray 340 may rest on a surface 324 such as a countertop. In an exemplary method, a user may receive a tray 340 including a slot 342 and/or a slot extension 344 and a bristle cartridge 326 as in the package. Users can remove components from the package. The user generally inserts the bristle cartridge 326 into the tray 340 by inserting the linear platform 332 and/or the platform extension 330 into the corresponding slot 342 in a first direction orthogonal to the tray base 346. And then, the platform extension 330 is further inserted into the slot extension 344 in a direction parallel to the tray base 346. The base can be set, attached or placed on a desired surface, such as a countertop. After using the razor, the user can press the razor blade against the bristle distal end 316 and move left and right to squeeze the bristles 312 into the gaps in the razor blade. The movement of the blades relative to the bristles can be relatively soft or relatively harsh, depending on the stiffness of the bristles and the desired blade cleaning. Optionally, the blades can be immersed and/or agitated in water 350 to further clean up debris if necessary. This process can be repeated as desired. Water 350 may be replaced with additional, for example, clean water as needed.

In one embodiment, the shaver management apparatus 400 and method of the present disclosure may include a multi-part tray 460 as illustrated in FIGS. 13-16. The multi-compartment tray 460 may generally be as described above for the tray 340, but the first compartment 462 and the second compartment 464 separated by a dividing baffle 466. It may be different in that it may have at least two compartments including. The first compartment 462 may be essentially as described above for the tray 340, which includes a receiving slot 442 for receiving a bristle cartridge 426 and a slot extension 444. The second compartment 464 may include a blade conditioning component 470. In one embodiment, the blade conditioning component 470 may be a soapstone, such as a generally rectangular soapstone block. In one embodiment, the blade conditioning component 470 may be a blade sharpening material such as a whetstone. The second compartment 464 can have a recess 468 in its bottom surface where the blade conditioning component 470 can be placed for a relatively safe placement. One or both of the first compartment 462 and the second compartment 464 may be partially filled with water 450. Multi-compartment tray 460 may comprise the same material as discussed above for tray 340.

In an exemplary method, the user may provide a multi-compartment tray 460 comprising a bristle cartridge 426, a blade conditioning component 470 and a receiving slot 442 and/or a slot extension 444 in the package. Can accommodate. Users can remove components from the package. The user inserts the bristle cartridge 426 into the corresponding receiving slot 442 in the first direction orthogonal to the tray base 446 as indicated by arrow A2 in FIG. 16 to insert the bristle cartridge 426 into the multi-compartment tray 460. ), the bristle cartridge in a direction parallel to the tray base 346, as shown by arrow A3 in FIG. 15, and as described above in the previous embodiment. Further insert 426 into the slot extension 444. The user may place the blade conditioning component 470 in the second compartment 464 of the multi-compartment tray 460 and, if provided, in the recess 468. The base can be set, attached or placed on a desired surface, such as a countertop. After using the razor, the user can press the razor blade against the bristle distal end 416 and move left and right to urge the bristles 412 into the gaps in the razor blade. The movement of the blade relative to the bristles can be relatively smooth or relatively harsh depending on the stiffness of the bristles and the desired blade cleaning. Optionally, the blades may be immersed and/or agitated in water 450 to clean up more debris if necessary. This process can be repeated as desired. At any stage of the method, the user can utilize the blade conditioning component, such as sharpening the blade of a razor blade. Water 450 may be replaced with additional, for example, clean water as needed.

In other embodiments, the device 500 of the present disclosure may include all of the features and advantages disclosed above, but may also include additional features to assist in mounting the device on a generally vertical surface. For example, as shown in FIGS. 17-24, tray 540 (FIG. 17) may have a single compartment as described above in connection with the embodiment of FIGS. 10-12, or generally, FIG. 13- It may be a multi-compartment tray 560 (FIG. 21) as described above with respect to 16. In one embodiment, the tray 540 or the multi-compartment tray 560 further comprises a wall mounting member 580 which, when in use, may be an elongated member oriented to engage and parallel to a generally vertical surface such as a shower wall. You can have it as an element. The wall mounting member 580 may be a member integral with or combined with the tray 540 or the multi-division tray 560, respectively. The wall mounting member may include one or more suction cups 582 attached thereto so that the device 500 may be mounted to a surface such as a mirror or shower wall by pressing and bonding the suction cup against the surface in a desired position. Wall mounting can be accomplished by other means such as adhesive attachment, mechanical fixation, hooks, and the like.

Thus, as can be appreciated, the device 500 of FIGS. 17-20 may include a bristle cartridge 526 having a bristles 512 having a distal end 516 as described above, as described above. As such, it may be inserted into the slot 542 of the tray 540, and may also be additionally positioned for a secure, in-use fit. Likewise, the device 500 of FIGS. 21-24 may include a bristle cartridge 526 as described above and a blade conditioning component 570 as described above.

In an exemplary method, the user may receive a bristle cartridge and/or blade conditioning component, tray or multi-compartment tray, e.g. in a package, the tray or multi-compartment tray further comprising a wall mounting surface adjacent thereto, The wall mounting surface includes mounting means, which may be a suction cup. Users can remove components from the package. The user can insert the cartridge as described above. If provided, the user can place the blade conditioning component in the second compartment of the tray as described above. The device can be mounted on a vertical surface such as a mirror or shower wall. After using the razor, the user can press the razor blade against the distal end of the bristles and move it left and right to push the bristles into the gaps of the razor blade. The movement of the blade relative to the bristles can be relatively smooth or relatively harsh depending on the stiffness of the bristles and the desired blade cleaning. Optionally, the blades can be immersed in water or agitated to further clean up debris if necessary. This process can be repeated as desired. At any stage of the method, the user can utilize the blade conditioning component, such as sharpening the blade of a razor blade. The water 550 may be replaced with an additional fluid, such as a cleaning fluid or clean water, if necessary.

In the specific example described above, the device is described for a combined component by inserting one component into a pocketed slot, for example slot 228 or slot 342. However, in general, any member such as a bristle housing or a bristle cartridge can be secured to another member such as a base or tray. Thus, by way of example, in the embodiment described in connection with FIG. 10, the bristle cartridge 346 is attached to the tray 340 to be effectively a single device, for example in a manner similar to that described in the embodiment shown in FIG. Can be.

In the specific example described above, the device is described for a combined component by inserting one component into a pocketed slot, for example slot 228 or slot 342. However, in general, connecting one member, such as a bristle housing or a bristle cartridge, to another member, such as a base or tray, can be accomplished in any known manner. In one embodiment, one member, such as a bristle cartridge, may be operably and removably attached to another member, such as a base or tray, by any matingly compatible member. For example, a bristle cartridge can be paired with both a base and a tray, so the bristle cartridge can be removably coupled with the base, removed, removably coupled with the tray, and vice versa. . For example, a bristle cartridge may have parts that mate, screw, or squeeze into a complementary portion of a base or tray, so that during operation, i.e. when used by the user, the bristle cartridge may have relative to the attached base or tray. It can be kept fixed.

In the examples disclosed herein, the device may be described as having a first component having a male connection member and a second component having a female connection member, and the male and female connection The members are of a size and shape that are complementary to each other, so that the male connecting member is secured to the female connecting member so that the first component can be securely attached to the second component. In one embodiment, the bristle cartridge may be a first component and the base may be a second component as described above. In one embodiment, the bristle cartridge may be a first component, and as described above, the tray may be a second component. Once engaged, the first component and the second component can be removably secured or can be substantially permanently secured.

In an example, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, device 600 may include a connection system including a “push in” connection system. In a push-in connection system the male member can be pressed into an aligned mating female connection member and secured in an operable relationship, for example by friction pressing. The push-in connection system 600 may include at least one male connection member 660 having a generally circular cylindrical shape having a first cylindrical surface defining a first diameter dimension. The male connection member 660 may include a male protrusion of any cross-sectional shape, but a circular cross-section may be effective. The male connection member 660 may include a male protrusion having a tapered circular cross section. The male connection member 660 may include one or more pins. The male connection member 660 may be integral with or a part of the bristle cartridge 626, for example. The female connecting member 662 may be an opening defined by the lower surface of the tray 640 (shown in FIG. 25) or the base member 642 (shown in FIG. 26), for example, a second diameter dimension May be a generally circular opening defining a razor, wherein the second diameter dimension may be less than the first diameter dimension and thus the male connection member 660 is a tightly resisting movement of the bristle cartridge 626 when used to clean the razor. It can be squeezed into the female connecting member 662 with a snug frictionally engaging fit. The female connecting member may have any cross-sectional shape as long as the smallest cross-sectional dimension is a dimension sufficient to effect the indentation between the male connecting member and the female connecting member. A circular cross section can be effective. The second diameter dimension may be sufficiently smaller than the first diameter dimension so that the male connection member can be axially aligned with the female connection member along the axis A2 indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 25 and pressed, so that the male connection member is fixedly safe. Enters the female connecting member in a mating relationship. In one embodiment, the male connecting member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the female connecting member may be a component of the base or tray. In an embodiment, the second dimension of the female connection member may allow the male connection member to rest loosely by gravity in the female connection member.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figs. 25 and 26, the male connection member 660 may be a split member including two opposing legs 664, wherein the legs are each proximal end It is coupled to the bristle cartridge 626 and extends outward in a cantilevered manner that can be pressed inward into the gap 668 of the split. The male connecting member 660 has a generally circular cylindrical shape with a first cylindrical surface defining a first diameter dimension. The male connection member 660 may include a male protrusion of any overall cross-sectional shape, but a circular cross-section may be effective. The male connection member 660 may include a male protrusion having a tapered circular cross section. The male connection member 660 may be integral with or a part of the bristle cartridge 626, for example. In one example, one or both legs 664 of male connection member 660 may include an outwardly extending tab 670 on or near a distal end thereof. The tab 670 may extend to a dimension crossing the distal end of the male connecting member 660 that is larger than the dimension of the female connecting member 662 to which it is coupled. Accordingly, the female connection member 662 may be an opening defined by the lower surface of the tray 640 (as shown in FIG. 25) or the base member 642 (as shown in FIG. 26), for example For example, it may be a generally circular opening defining a second diameter dimension, wherein the second diameter dimension is less than or equal to the first diameter dimension so that the male connection member 660 can be squeezed into the female connection member 662 Can be large, and thus the tab(s) 670 is at this point until the male connecting member is fully inserted into the female connecting member 662, the tab(s) corresponding to the tab receiving opening 672 (Fig. 26). As shown), and the tab(s) 670 can cause the legs 664 to be urged towards each other and the legs 664 are, for example, by a cantilevered spring force. The bristle cartridge 626 used to clean the razor by moving back out of the gap 668 may mechanically engage the tray or base. The female connecting member may have any cross-sectional shape as long as the smallest cross-sectional dimension is a dimension sufficient to affect a mechanical fit between the male connecting member tab and the female connecting member. A circular cross section can be effective. The male connecting member may be axially aligned and pressed with the female connecting member along the axis A2 indicated by the dotted line in FIGS. 25 and 26. Allow the male connection member to enter the female connection member in a fixed and secure mating relationship. In one embodiment, the male connecting member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the female connecting member may be a component of the base or tray. In an embodiment, the second dimension of the female connection member may allow the male connection member to be loosely seated by gravity in the female connection member.

In general, as shown in the exemplary device 700 shown in Figures 27 and 28, a push in connection system can be pushed into an aligned mating female member, for example friction pressing. It may comprise at least one male member of any shape or size that may be fixed in a relationship operable by the. As indicated, the push-in connection system may generally include at least one male connection member 760 having a convex or non-convex polygonal shape, such as the rectangular shape shown. The male connection member 760 may be, for example, a part that is integral with or combined with the bristle cartridge 726. The female connecting member 762 may be an opening defined by the lower surface of the tray 740 or the base member 742, for example in a generally polygonal shape, for example the corresponding maximum of the male connecting member 760. It may be a rectangular opening having at least one dimension smaller than the dimension, and thus the male connecting member 760 may be pressed against the female connecting member 762 by, for example, pressing. The female connecting member may have any shape as long as at least one dimension is sufficient to mate between the male connecting member and the female connecting member. Since the male connecting member is axially aligned with the female connecting member along the axis A3 indicated by the dotted line in Figs. 27 and 28 and can be pressed, the male connecting member enters the female connecting member in a fixed and secure engagement relationship. In one embodiment, the male connecting member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the female connecting member may be a component of the base or tray. In an embodiment, the second dimension of the female connection member may allow the male connection member to be loosely seated by gravity in the female connection member.

In the exemplary device 800 shown in Figures 29 and 30, the connection system can be rotated into a mating threaded female member that is aligned, for example, screwed, and secured in an operable relationship, for example by threading. It may be a threaded connection system comprising at least one threaded male member of any shape or size, which may be. As indicated, a threaded connection system may include a threaded male connection member 860 and one or more threads 866, which may have a generally cylindrical shape. The threads 866 may be internal threads or may be external threads as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30. The threaded male connection member 860 may be integral with or part of the bristle cartridge 826, for example. The threaded female connection member 862 may be an opening defined by the lower surface of the tray 840 or the base member 842, for example, at least corresponding to the thread 866 of the threaded male connection member 860 It may be a generally cylindrical opening with one thread 864, so that the thread 866 of the threaded male connection member 860 can be screwed to the thread 864 of the threaded female connection member 862. The threaded female connection member may have any shape as long as at least one dimension is sufficient to facilitate a threaded fit between the male connection member and the female connection member. The threaded male connection member can be pressed to be axially aligned with the female connection member along the axis A4 indicated by the dotted line in Figs. It can be screwed onto the threaded female connection member in a secure mating relationship. In one embodiment, the threads of the threaded male connection member and/or the threaded female connection member may allow fixation by means of partial rotation of the threaded male connection member, for example. In one embodiment, the threaded connection system may be a “quarter turn” threading system, wherein the threaded male connection member has an axis A4 to thread the threaded female connection member in a fixedly secure mating relationship. It can be screwed with a quarter-turn shaft motion around the center. In one embodiment, the threaded male connection member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the threaded female connection member may be a component of the base or tray.

In an example, as shown in FIG. 31, device 900 may include a connection system including a “push and turn” connection system. The push and turn connection system can include a male connection member 960 having a generally circular cylindrical shape having a first cylindrical surface defining a first diameter dimension. The member of the male connection member 960 may include at least one prong extension 966 extending outward from the outer first cylindrical surface of the male connection member 960. The male connection member 960 may be part of the bristle cartridge 926, for example. The female connection member 962 may be an opening defined in the base of the tray 940 (or base member, not shown) as shown, and a generally circular cylindrical shape having a second cylindrical surface defining a second diameter dimension. It may have a shape, wherein the second diameter dimension is greater than the first diameter dimension. The female connection member 962 may have at least one curved slot 964 on a second cylindrical surface open to the inner surface of the tray 940. The at least one curved slot may have a substantially inverted “L” shape as shown in FIG. 31. The second diameter dimension may be sufficiently larger than the first diameter dimension so that the male connection member 960 can be pressed in an axial alignment with the female connection member along the axis A5 indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 31, and thus at least one prong is extended. The portion 966 enters at least one curved slot 964. The male connecting member 960 can be rotated about the axis A5 to move the prong extension 966 to the curved portion of the at least one curved slot 964, whereby the male connecting member can be rotated about the axis A5. It is fixed to the female connection member from its movement. Further, the slot may have a shape comprising an offset distal slot end, which facilitates the prong extension being urged in a locking relationship with respect to rotational motion about axis A5. In one embodiment, the male connecting member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the female connecting member may be a component of the base or tray.

In an example, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the device 1000 may include a connection system including a “snap in” connection system. In a snap-in connection system, the male member can be pushed into an aligned mating female member and secured in an activatable relationship, for example by a snap fit, in a manner similar to the embodiment described above with respect to FIGS. 25 and 26. The snap-in connection system can include at least one male connection member 1062 and a mating female connection member 1060. In one embodiment, the male connection member 1062 may be attached to the tray 1040 (FIG. 32) or the base member 1042 (FIG. 33), from the bottom surface of the tray 1040 or the top surface of the base member. It can extend generally at right angles to move away. In one embodiment, the male connection member 1062 may include a cantilevered member integral or coupled with the tray 1040 (or base member) at the proximal end, and the tray from the distal end to the tab 1068 (1040) extends in a first direction generally orthogonal to the base surface (or top surface of the base member), which is generally a spring with bending of the cantilevered male connection member when pressed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. You can move to action. The female connecting member 1060 may have any cross-sectional shape as long as the male connecting member can fit into the female connecting member. The female connection member may have a channel member open at a surface such as the bottom surface of the bristle cartridge 1026 as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. At the channel end of the female connection member, a tab receiving portion capable of receiving the tab 1068 of the male connection member when the male connection member is pressed in axial alignment with the female connection member along axis A6 indicated by the broken line in Figs. There may be 1070, and thus, a direction corresponding to the second direction discussed above, until the male connection member enters the female connection member at a distance, and the tab 1068 reaches the tab receiving portion 1070, For example, in general, it may be pressed in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the tray 1040, and may be fixedly snapped to the tab receiving portion 1070 in a secure coupling relationship. In one embodiment, the female connecting member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the male connecting member may be a component of the base or tray.

In an example, as shown in Figs. 34 and 35, the device 1100 may comprise a connection system including a "snap-in" connection system that is the inverse of the device described above with reference to Figs. The member extends from the bristle cartridge for engagement with the female member of the tray or base member. Accordingly, the snap-in connection system may include at least one male connection member 1162 and a mating female connection member 1160. In the illustrated embodiment, the male connection member 1162 can be attached to the bristle cartridge 1126 and can generally extend at a right angle away from its bottom surface. In one embodiment, the male connection member 1162 may include a cantilevered member integral or coupled with the bristle cartridge at the proximal end, and extending outwardly from the distal end in a generally first direction on the bristle cartridge. It extends to the tab 1168, which, when pressed in a second direction generally orthogonal to the first direction, can move in spring action with the bending of the cantilevered male connection member. The female connecting member 1160 may have any cross-sectional shape as long as the male connecting member can fit into the female connecting member. The female connection member may have a channel member open at a surface such as the surface of the tray 1140 (FIG. 34) or the base member 1142 (FIG. 35 ). The distal end of the channel of the female connection member includes a tab receiving portion 1170 capable of receiving the tab 1168 of the male connection member when the male connection member is pressed in axial alignment with the female connection member along axis A7. And thus, until the male connection member enters the female connection member at a distance and the tab 1168 reaches the tab receiving portion 1170, a direction corresponding to the second direction discussed above, for example generally It may be pressed in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the tray 1040, and may be snapped to the tab receiving portion 1170 in a fixedly secure engagement relationship. In one embodiment, the female connecting member may be a component of the bristle cartridge as described above, and the male connecting member may be a component of the base or tray.

While the trays of the various embodiments described herein are shown as rectangular, it will be appreciated that the tray need not be limited to a rectangular shape. In general, the trays of various embodiments may be of any shape desired, including any polygonal shape having three or more sides. The tray may have a convex polygonal shape, such as a pentagon, or a non-convex polygonal shape, such as a star. The shape of the tray according to various embodiments may be n-shaped. n is an integer from 3 to 100. The shape of the tray according to various embodiments may be a smooth surface including, for example, a circular shape, a heart shape, and an animal shape. Likewise, the shape of the bristle housing and/or bristle cartridge need not be limited to a rectangle as shown, but may be a desired polygonal shape or smooth facet shape.

Terms such as "specifically", "preferably", "generally" and "typically" limit the scope of the claimed disclosure, or where certain features are important or essential or even the structure or function of the claimed disclosure. Is important to Rather, these terms are merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not be used in certain embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, it should be noted that terms such as "substantially" and "about" are used herein to denote the degree of inherent uncertainty that may be due to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement, or other expression.

While the present disclosure has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

More specifically, while some aspects of the disclosure have been found to be preferred or particularly advantageous herein, it is contemplated that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to these preferred aspects of the disclosure.

All documents cited in the detailed description of the disclosure are incorporated herein by reference in the relevant sections; Citation of any document should not be construed as an admission that it is prior art in connection with the present disclosure. In the event that the meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with the meaning or definition of a term in the document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition specified in the term in this document shall prevail.

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a. A brush unit comprising a bristle housing and bristles attached to the bristle housing; And
b. Comprising a base connected to the bristle housing,
The base is a shaver management device comprising a suction cup.
The method of claim 1,
The base is a shaver management device connected to the bristle housing by an extension.
The method of claim 1,
The bristle housing is a shaver care device having a substantially rectangular shape.
The method of claim 1,
The razor management device wherein the distal end of the bristles is substantially planar.
a. A bristle cartridge comprising a bristle housing and a plurality of bristles attached to the bristle housing, the bristle cartridge further comprising a substantially linear platform coupled to the platform extension;
b. A slot housing, the slot housing comprising a substantially elongated opening partially blocked by a slot indentation, the substantially elongated opening being substantially complementary to receive the linear platform , The slot recess is complementary to receive the platform extension; And
c. A shaver care device comprising a base connected to a bristle cartridge comprising a suction cup.
The method of claim 5,
The base is a shaver management device connected to the bristle cartridge by an extension.
The method of claim 5,
The bristle cartridge is a substantially rectangular shape shaver care device.
The method of claim 5,
The substantially elongated opening and the slot recess define a substantially T-shaped opening.
The method of claim 5,
The bristle cartridge is accommodated in the slot housing and the shaver management device that is releasably fixed by frictional engagement.
a. A bristle cartridge comprising a bristle housing and a plurality of bristles attached to the bristle housing, the bristle cartridge further comprising a substantially linear platform coupled to the platform extension;
b. A tray, wherein the tray includes a base and a side wall, the base further includes a slot, the slot includes a substantially elongated opening blocked in a portion thereof by a slot recess, the substantially elongated opening Is complementary to receive a substantially linear platform, and the slot recess is complementary to receive the platform extension.
The method of claim 10,
The bristle cartridge is a razor care device having a substantially rectangular shape.
The method of claim 10,
The substantially elongated opening and the slot recess define a substantially T-shaped opening.
The method of claim 10,
The bristle cartridge is accommodated in the slot and the shaver management device that is detachably fixed by frictional engagement.
The method of claim 10,
The razor management apparatus further comprising a wall mounting member, wherein the wall mounting member is integral with the tray and substantially orthogonal to a surface of the base.
The method of claim 10,
A razor management device further comprising a split baffle forming a first compartment and a second compartment.
The method of claim 10,
A razor management apparatus further comprising a dividing baffle defining a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment comprises a slot and the second compartment comprises a blade conditioning component.
The method of claim 10,
A razor management device further comprising a division baffle defining a first and second compartments, wherein the first compartment includes a slot in which a bristle cartridge is received, and the second compartment includes a recess in which a blade conditioning component is disposed. .
The method of claim 17,
Wherein the blade conditioning component is selected from the group consisting of soapstone and blade sharpening materials.
The method of claim 17,
The razor management apparatus further comprising a wall mounting member, wherein the wall mounting member is substantially orthogonal to a surface of the base.
The method of claim 19,
The wall mounting member includes a suction cup attached to the shaver care device.

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