US2590871A - Shaving implement - Google Patents

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April 1, 1952 J. L. KLEINMAN 2590,87]4

sHAvING IMPLEMENT Filed Jan. '7, 1946 IN V EN TOR.

Patentecl Apr. 1, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 11 Claims. 1

This invention relates to the construction of shaving-implements in general and more particularly to a type known as a magazine razor, which is constructed in a manner wherein the blades are being fed from the magazine directly into the razor-head and held in its position in a, locked manner.

My novel construction is capable of being utilized in connection with various types of shaving-implements. for example, double edge razors or single edge razors.

In accordance with my invention, I produce a shaving-implement including a razor-head provlded with blocking means and with a side wall having a zig-zag or corrugatedly-shaped slot, such slot being adapted to receive a zig-zagged or corrugated flnger of a blade magazine for the purpose of lifting or moving such blocking means from its normal position to an extent permitting the feeding of a blade from such magazine directly into the razcr-head, in a manner whereby when such finger is retracted from said slot, said blocking means will relax to its normal position and hold said blade in a. locked manner upon its seat, and block the insertion of a new blade into said razor-head.

To illustrate the ordinary commercial utility of my novel shaving-implement in daily life, a shaving-implement constructed in accordance with my invention, of what ever style or type it may be made, could be utilized to great advantage. It is a well known fact, that the present type of magazine feeding razors, wherein the magazine is provided with a fiat-shaped finger portion, and the razor-head comprises two individual members separated from each other in a manner providing a. fiat-shaped spaced section for receiving such finger portion, is so constructed that a nail could be easly inserted into the spaced section and separate the parts to an extent whereby a foreign blade can be inserted into the razor-head without the use of a blade magazine feeder, especially when the structure is not provided With blocking means to prevent such blade insertion. Such foreign blades are usually constructed in a defective manner and of inferior quality, and are known as bootleg blades, and do not function in a satisfactory manner. But a shaving-implement constructed in accordance with applicant's invention, is designed especially with a view to eliminate the hereinabove mentioned objectionable features, so that the user will be protected against using inferior or defective blades, and instead Will derive the full benefit of superb shaving performances. Thus such shaving-implement would become an indispensable item With the user, and therefore quite valuable to the trade commercially.

There is, therefore, thus produced, in accordance with my invention, a shaving-implement comprising a head structure provided with means wherein the user will be unable to use foreign blades and therefore be protected against persuasion to buy blades which may be made of interior material or constructed in a defective manner, and thus be guarded against possible injuries or hazardous after shaving effects.

Thus, a shaving-implement made in accordance with my invention, comprises a properly constructed razor-head, and a removable blade magazine built in a practical manner, such shavingimplement will ai'ord a long sought for superb shaving performance, it can be used with considerable case, and provide great satisfaction and comfort to the user. It is believed that such a shaving-implement can be utilized to great ad- Vantage and therefore prove quite valuable commercially.

The varlety of possible application of my novel construction with different types of raZors, as herein above indicated, is so prolific that for the purpose of illustrating the invention the specific embodiment of my invention in its application to a shaving-implement exhibiting the greatest difficulties has been selected. Such a Shaving-implement is one which necessarily must conform most rigidly to the contours of the portion to be shaved and one which has the field of greatest possible commercial use. For this purpose I have selected for illustration of my novel construction. a shaving-implement constituting a magazine feeding type razor, so that the principles of construction may be best illustrated in a razor known as a magazine razor or shaving-implement.

The objects of the present invention are attained by a novel construction which will be hereinafter described and illustrated in the drawing in connection with a specific embodiment of the invention.

In the accompanying drawing in which such specific embodiment of my invention is illustrated,

Fig. 1 is a perspective end view of a single edge razor constructed in accordance with my invention, partly broken away, showing the corrugated flnger of the blade magazine positioned within the razor-head, and also showing the blocking member in a raised position, and a blade being inserted by the feeder from the magazine directly into the razor-head.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the razor-head in asscmbled form, partly broken away, showing the norrugatediy-shaped slot in the solid side wall section, also showing the blade being held securely in desired position for shaving purposes, and showing the blocking member in closed normal position adapted to block the insertion of a foreign blade.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the raZor-head, part of the cover broken away. showing the inner structure of the razor-head comprising the floor adapted to support the corrugated finger during its movement while being inserted into the razorhead, the inclined side wall, and also the position of the blade when ready for shaving purposes.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the cover for the razor-head, partly broken away, taken along the line 4-4 of Fig. 2, showing the structure and position of the spring member and of the spring element, and the manner in which they are secured to the head cover.

Fig. 5 is a perspective side view of a double edge razor-head, constructed in accordance with my invention, showing the corrugatedly-shaped slot adapted to receive the corrugated finger of the blade magazine, and the spaced Sections through which the blades may be inserted into the razorhead for shaving purposes.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the same razorhead as shown in Fig. 5, but with the cover removed, showing the inner structure of the razorhead, also showing the two blades in position for shaving purposes, and showing the blocking member provided With two loop-sections having their end portions positioned within grooved Sections located on the razor-head for the purpose of blocking the insertion of foreign blades, and also showing the normal position of the spring elements, having their upper portions pressing against the inner end portions of the blades holding same in desired position for shaving purposes.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 6, showing the position of the corrugated finger, within the razor-head, located between the two spring elemente, separating their lower end portions from each other in a manner whereby the upper portions of the spring elements Will be moved away from the blades to an extent providing space for the old blades to be removed and new blades inserted.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a blade magazine provided With a blade feeder and with a corrugated finger adapted to be used in connection with the single edge razor-head constructed in accordance with applicant's invention.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a blade magazine provided with two sets of blades and a feeder adapted to feed two blades simultaneously from the magazine into the razor-head, and also having a corrugated finger adapted to be used in connection with the double edge razor-head constructed in accordance with applicans invention.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the spring element used in connection With the double edge razor-head structure in a manner as shown in Figs. 6 and '7, showing the integral hinge portion of same, and

Flg. 11 is a pcrspective end view showing that, if desired, the two side spring elements may be eliminated. and the upper spring-member may be provided with a fiange portion adapted to hold the blades in locked position for shaving purposes.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, in which similar reference Characters identify similar parts in the several views, in my novel shaving-implement.

Numeral 5 represents the razor-head, usually known as a razor. 6 indicates the top portion or cover of the razor-head. The body 5 is provided with a flange portion or seat 5' having a space, recess or opening 5" (see Fig. 2) and With a front side wall 'I, and with a rear side wall 8. The front side wall 'I is provided with an opening, or with a corrugatedly-shaped or zig-zagged slot 9 formed in a manner wherein the entire length of the slot-edges. from the top portion A to the bottom portion B, are each provided with extensions E and with recesses F arranged in a manner whereby the extensions E of one edge portion are positioned within the recesses F of the other edge portion so that an ordinary full size flat-shaped element could not be inserted therein.

The roof portion IU of the cover 6 is at its inner face provided with a movable or springmember I I, secured to the inner face of said portion II) by suitable means, for example, solder, screws or rivets I2, and with a movable or springelement M secured in a like manner to the inner face of the side wall l5, for example as at I2'. for a purpose which will be hereinafter explained.

The rear portion of the body 5 is provided with a bottom portion 16, a wall portion I'I, a floor I8 and an inclined wall l9. When the cover 6 is attached to the body 5 (by means of rivets or screws 20) the portion 2I will rest upon the bottom portion IG and lie flush against the wall portion I'I in a manner forming a spaced section or chamber 22 (see Fig. 2). The upper portion of the element M will then lie against the upper portion of the inollned wall Iii, and the end portion of the element Il will then lie upon the seat 5' having its guard or tongue 3I positioned within the opening. recess or space 5".

When the corrugated or zig-zag shaped finger 24 (see Fig. 8) is inserted within the corrugatedly-shaped slot 9, the outer face 25 will first engage the somewhat angularly disposed or outwardly curved guide portion 26 and then will engage the inner face of the spring element IB forcing same sideways towards the inner face of the wall section I5. thus making its way into the spaced section or chamber 22. The bottom portion 2'I of the finger 24 will move or slide upon the floor I8 and the top portion 28 will engage the inner face portion 29 of the spring member II forcing same upwardly to an extent whereby the guard, lug or tongue 3l will be raised or moved outwardly from the recess, space or opening 5" leaving a space 3I' between the upper face of the flange 5' and the guard 3l, so that when the finger 24 is positioned fully within the spaced section 22, the blade magazine 32 will be positioned in proper alignment with the fiange portion 5' and the opening 33 will face the opening or aperture 34 in a manner whereby when the feeder 35 shall be moved towards the razor-head, the hook 35 will engage and move the top blade 3'I (see Fig. 1) out of the magazine 32 through the opening 33 and insert same, through the space or aperture 34 and through the space 31', into the razor-head, placing same in position for shaving purposes.

When the finger 24 is retracted from the slot S, then the top portion of the spring element M will spring or move back to its normal position and engage the rear end portion of the blade 3'I, forcing same towards the front portion of the razor-head in a manner whereby the edge 'portion 38 will engage the seotions, lugs or steps 39, The spring member II will simultaneously relax4 and spring back to its normal position oausing the tongue or guard 3I to re-enter the space, recess or opening 5" thus holding the blade in desired position for Shaving purpose, and blocking the insertion of a blade Without the use of the finger 24.

Of course, while the loop or guard portion 3! is being raised from the opening 5", for the purpose of permitting the insertion of a blade, the remainder of the body portion of the spring member l l, or part thereof, will still remain in normal position, that is, pressing against the Seated blade in a manner preventing lateral movements of such blade and holding same flrmly in seated position.

Thus applicant has invented a shaving implement, constructed in a manner Wherein the razorhead is provided with a solid side wall having an unevenly-shaped slot formed therein (that is a slot which is not on a straight line) A magazine is provided With a finger shaped cross-sectionallzr in a likewise uneven manner, corresponding to the shape of said slot for example, shaped crosssectionally in a zig-zag manner), so that when such magazine finger is inserted into the slot it Will not bend out of shape and will slide upon the floor of the slot in a manner whereby the upper portion of the finger will lift thel spring,r member from its normal position, thereby removing the tongue or guard portion from the groove to an extent providing a clearance between such guard portion and the upper face of the razor flange. iinultaneously with this action, the side section of the finger will cause the spring element to move sidcways and rcleas the pressure from the blade so that by moving the feeder towards the razor-head. a new blade will be moved from the magazine into the razorhead, forcing the old blade out of its place` through an opening in the wall portion 8 lopcning not shown) until such blade is entirely removed` from the razor-head and the new blade takes its place. When the finger is retracted, the spring portions located within the raaor-head Will simultaneously relax and move back to their normal position, the tongue or guard portion will re-enter the groove, thereby holding the blade in desired position `for sharing purposcs and blocking the insertion of a bladel without the use of the magazine ngcr.

The magazines 32 and 32' are of a type provided with spring means forcing the blades therein upwardly, so that when the top blade is removed the next blade Will automatically rise and take its place. Such a structure is quite well known and therefore not shown in the illustrations herein.

If desircd, this form of structure may be utilized in connection with the construction of a razor head for a double edged razor blade. Or in connectlon with a structure, for example, in a mauner as shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 7, wherein the body portion 4fl is provided with two extensions 4! and 42, these extensions are each provided with openings or recesses 43 and 44 and with a spaoerl grooved section or chamber 45 having bevelcd side Walls 46 and 41. These side walls are each provided with slots, apertures or openings 53 and 54. Spring members 51 and 52 are positioned within the grooved section 45, having their flange portions 48 and 49 positioned Within the openings 53 and 54 in a manner Whereby the upper portions T will press against the rear end portionsofv the blades 55 and 50, forcing samo sideways until their edge portions 55' and 56' will rest against the Sections or stops 51 and' 56 of the top cover 58 of the razor-head.

The cover 59 is provided with flange walls El, and with top flange portions 82 and 63 having extensions 64 and 55 adapted to engage the end portions of the extensions 4I and 42. The flange Wall GI is adapted to fit within the end portion of the grooved section 45 in a manner providing spaced Sections or apertures iii and 61. Such vcalis 6! may be secured to the body 40 by suitable means, for example, rivets or screws 68. The ilange wall Gi is provided with a zig-zagged or corrugatedly-shaped slot 69, adapted to receive the zig-zagged or corrugated finger 'II in a manner whereby when the finger 'H is inserted within the slot 69, the side faces of the finger 'H will press against the lower portions 12 and 13 oi the spring members 5I and 52 spreading such portions apart causing the spring members to hinge upon their extensions 48 and 49 so that the upper portions T will be moved away from the blades 55 and 58, the lower end portion 74 of the finger 'H will slide upon the floor 15, and the upper end portion 16 Will lift the spring` element H from its normal position in a manner whereby the tongue or guard portions 18 and 19 will be raised or removed from the opening 43 and 44 thereby providing spaces 18' and 19' between the upper faces of the seats or flangcs 4l and 42 and the tongue or guard portions 18 and 19 (see Fig. 7), so that when the feeder 8l of the magazine '89 is moved towards the razor-head the hooks 82 and 83 will engage the upper blades 55 and 55 and move same outwardly of the magazine, through the slots 84 and 85, and insert same through the spaces 66 and El and also through the spaces 18' and 19' into the razor-head placingT samo in desired position for Shaving purposes.

When the finger 'H is retracted. the spring element 11 will relax and return to its normal position, causing the guard portions 18 and 19 to re-enter the groovcs 43 and 44, thereby holding the blades 55 and 55 in a locked manner and in a position for Shaving purposes. and simultancously therewith blocking the lnsertion of blades without the use of the magazine finger.

If desired, the spring members 5! and 52 may be elirninated, and the spring elements ll (Fig. 11) may be provided with an extension having inclined side walls 8D' adapted to press against the rear end portion of the blades 55 and 55 forcing such blade against the stops 51 and 58 (Fig. 5) holding same in locked position for shaving purposes. The extension 80 (Fig. ll) is provided with a concaved under-face 84". so that when the finger 'H is inserted into the grooved section 45, the lower portion 14 will move upon the floor 15, the side portions of such fingcr will be supported by the side walls 46' and 41', and the upper portion 15 will engage the concaveci under-face 80", and lift the spring element 11. thereby raising or removing the guard portions 18 and 19 from the grooves or openings 43 and 44, and also at the same time removing the pressure and hold of the inclined side walls BD' upon the rear end portions of the blades 55 and 56, in a manner whereby the blades may move freely within the razor-head. And when the finger 'H will be withdrawn from the razor-head slot 69. the spring element 1`| will relax and revert back to its normal position, and the upper portions of the inclined side walls 86' will engage and press against the rear end portions of the blades 55 and 55 forcing same into desired position, and the guard portions 18 and 19 will re-enter the openings 43 and 44, thereby looking the blades in position for shaving purposes and at the same time blocking the insertion of blades into the razor-head without the aid of the corrugated finger.

The ilange portion of the single-blade razorhead structure, and the extensions or fianges 4| and 42 of the double-blade razor-head structure. are each shaped to form a seat for the razorblades inserted within the razor-head. Such seats may be shaped in any desirable manner. The front section of such fianges may be provided with teeth portions, or with projections. or with any other suitable means which may be found suitable in order to facilitate proper shaving operation of the shaving-implement.

Thus. my invention provides a double-edge magazine feeding type shaving-implement. For example; one embodiment wherein two individual blades may be inserted into the razor-head simultaneously, and be held therein in a position wherein the razor-head may be swung around from side to side in a manner wherein either one of the two cutting edges may be used conveniently with considerable ease and comfort for shaving purposes; thereby fullling a long-felt need in the art and field of the double-edge razor industry. Such a shaving-implement can therefore be utilized to great advantage and in a safe manner by the user and thus prove valuable commercially.

If desired, the razor-head may be constructed in a manner adapted to recelve a single blade which may be provided with two cutting edges. Applicant does not limit himself to any particular form of structure when referring to the teachings of his invention.

If desired, the end portion of the flange 5', located adjacent to the wall 8, may also be provided with a recess or opening 5", formed in the same manner as is the recess 5" in the flange portion located adjacent to the wall 1. And the spring-member Il may be provided with two tongue portions or guards 3l adapted to be positioned within such openings 5", thereby looking the blade 31 at both of its end Sections and also blocking the insertion of blades from either side of the head-structure. In this particular form of structure, the spring-member H may either be secured directly to the top portion Il) in any suitable manner, or be made integral with the spring-element Il, or be provided with a flange portion adapted to take the place of such springelement HI, and be secured to the side section 15 of the cover 5 in a manner as is the springclement I4.

Ol' course, the disclosures herein are for illustrative purposes only and not for limitation purposes. various suggestions and changes of structure may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of this invention. For example, the above suggestions may also apply to the structure of the double-edge shaving-implement hereinabove referred to.

It is readily understood, that the incoming blade while being inserted will shove the used blade out of its position. through an opening, aperture or space on the opposite side, until the latter is removed from the head-structure, and the new blade will take its place therein.

From the above it will be evident that applicant's invention, hereinabove illustrated and descrlbed, teaches an entirely new principle in the art of shaving-implement construction. The novel manner, or form, of the razor-head structure, the blocking means, the slot and the magazine finger, will protect the user against interior substitutes when buying blades, and thus safeguard him against hazardous after-Shaving effects. It will therefore be seen that the structures herein illustrated and described are oi' a novel patentable nature, practical, and can 'ne utilized to great advantage by the user, and therefore are believed to be of commercial value.

From the above it will be seen that I have invented and perfected a shaving-implement comprising a safety razor and a removable co-operating finger of a new and unique design and structure, a shaving-implement which is practical, useful and therefore of commercial value, and although I have shown certain preferred forme or illustrations in order to explain and describe the novelty of my invention, yet, by showing such structure. I do not, by any means, limit myself to these structures, nor to the terms used in describing same, as they are for illustrative purposes only. Various suggestions and changes of structure may be resorted to, and I desire it to be understood that I have same in mind when showing and describing this invention, and seek protection by Letters Patent. And, although I have mentioned in describing this invention of what material certain parts may be made, how they may be formed, shaped or styled and how they may be assembled, yet I desire it to be understood that this structure, or parts thereof, may be made of any suitable material, and shaped, formed, styled or arranged in any desirable manner, and assembled in any convenient way so that the parts may be easily taken apart, removed, cleaned, replaced and reassembled, and that various changes in detail may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of this invention.

I claim:

1. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a Chamber within said head-structure, said chamber having walls, one of said walls provided with a zig-zag slot, said head-structure provided with a seat for a razor blade, said seat provided with a recess, one of the said walls provided with an aperture, Said aperture approximately on the same plane as said seat. an element within the said structure, a portion of the said element provided with a guard portion, said guard portion normally positioncd within said recess portion, and in combination, a blade magazine having a zig-zag finger similar to the shape of said slot, said flnger adapted to be inserted through said slot into the said Chamber to move said element out of its normal position thereby removing said guard portion from said rccess whereby a blade may be inserted through said aperture and positioned upon said seat, and upon removal of said finger from said Chamber said element and said guard portion assume their original positions and block the nsertion of a blade through said aperture.

2. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a Chamber within said head-structure, said Chamber having walls, one of said walls provided with an opening, said headstructure provided with a seat for a razor blade, said seat provided with a recess, one of said walls provided with an aperture, said aperture approximately on the same plane as said seat, said Chamber provided with a cover. said cover comprislng a side-wall and a roof section, the inner face of said side-wall provided with a movable element, said element having an outwardly curved guide portion, the inner face of said roof section provided with a. movable member, said movable member having a dowmvardly Curved guard portion, said guard portion normally seated within the said recess, and in combination, a finger Cross-sectionally of the same Shape as said opening, said finger when inserted through the said opening engages said guide portion and presses said movable element sideways and also engages and presses said movable member upwardly thereb;7 lifting the said guard portion out of said recess providing a space between said guard portion and said seat Whereby a blade may be positioned upon said seat, and upon removal of said finger from said Chamber said movable element and said movable member revert back to their normal position placing said downwardly curved guard portion into said recess blocking the insertion of a blade into said head-structure by means other than the said finger and holding the blade within the head-structure in position for shaving purposes.

3. A shaving-implement Comprising a headstructure and a handle, a Chamber Within said head-structure, said Chamber having walls, one of said walls provided with an opening, said headstructure having a seat for a razor blade, one of said walls provided with an aperture, said aperture approximately on the same plane as said seat, an element within said structure, said element having a guard, said guard formed to overlap said blade and to fall below the plane of said z seat, and in Combination when in normal position, and a blade magazine having a finger crosssectionally of the same shape as said opening, said fmger adapted to be inserted through said opening into said Chamber to move said element and the said guard out of their normal position to permit the insertion of a `blade through said aperture and position same upon said seat, and upon the removal of said finger from said Chamber said element reverts back to normal position enabling said guard to assume its position below the plane of said seat to block the insertion of another blade through said aperture by means other than said finger.

4. A shaving-implement Comprising a headstructure and a handle, a Chamber within said head-structure, said Chamber having walls, said head-structure provided with a seat for a razor blade and with an aperture approximately on the same plane as said seat, means normally covering the inner face of said aperture thereby blocking the insertion of a blade through said aperture, one of said walls provided with an opening, and in Combination, a finger Cross-sectionally of the same shape as said opening, said finger for insertion through said opening into said Chamber to move said means and uncover said aperture thereby enabling the placing of a blade through said aperture upon said seat, and upon the removal of said finger from said opening `said means will revert back to normal position covering said inner face of said aperture thereby blocking the insertion of a blade through said aperture into said head-structure.

5. A shavingimplement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a Chamber within said head-structure, said Chamber having walls, said head-structure provided with a seat for a device for urging a blade against said stops, with an opening and with an aperture, said seat adapted to reCeive a blade through said aperture, means associated with said seat for blocking the insertion of a blade through said aperture, and in Combination, a finger Cross-sectionally of the same shape as said opening, said finger for insertion through said opening and extending into said Chamber for moving said means from its blocking position to a non-bloclring position to permit the insertion of a blade through said aperture into said head-structure and upon removal of said finger said device will move said blade against said steps to hold said blade in desired position for shaving purposes.

6. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, said head-structure provided with a Chamber, said Chamber having walls. one of said walls provided with a slot, said headstructure provided with a seat for a razor blade. a blade positioned upon said seat, an element within said Chamber, a portion of said element adapted to press against the rear portion of said blade forcing said blade towards the front portion of said head-structure, steps within said head-structure for holding said blade in desired position for Shaving purposes, two of the said walls opposed to each other, each of said two walls provided with an aperture, said apertures approximately on the same plane as said seat, and in combination, a finger, the front portion of said finger Cross-sectionally shaped to be inserted through said slot into said Chamber to engage said element moving it away from said blade to relcase the said pressure from said blade, whereby a second blade When insertecl through one of said apertures into said head-structure will eject said first mentioned blade through the other of said apertures taking the position of said first mentioned blade upon the said seat, and upon removal of said finger from said Chamber the pressure against said element is released enabling such element to assume its original position pressing against the rear portion of said second blade forcing said second blade towards said stops and holding said second blade in desired position for Shaving purposes.

7. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a Chamber within said head-structure, said Chamber having walls, said head-structure provided with a seat for` a razor blade, one of said walls provided With an aperture, said aperture approximately on the same plane as said seat, a blade tpositioned upon said seat, said blade provided with a side end portion having a Cutting edge, said head-structure provided with lugs for engaging the said side end portiol'i to hold said blade in desired position for shaving purposes, means within the said head-structure for holding the said side end portion and said lugs close to each other, a guard between said blade and said aperture for blocking the removal of said blade through said aperture, one of said walls provided with an opening, and in Combination, a removable finger Cross-sectionally of the same shape as said opening, said flnger when po sitioned through the said opening into the said Chamber moving said means to separate said side end portion and said lugs from each other and inoving said guard to a non-blocking position enabling the removal of said blade from its seat and upon removal of said nger said lug's and side end portion engaging each other thus holding said blade in desired position for Shaving purposes.

8. A shaving-implement Comprising a headstructure having a side wall and a handle, a

portion of said head-structure adapted to form a support for a razor blade, said head-structure provided with movable means normally adapted to block the insertion of a blade therein, said side wall of said head-structure provided With a corrugatedly-shaped slot, a razor-blade magazine provided with a corrugatedly-shaped finger corresponding to the shape of said slot, said finger adapted to be positioned within said slot and to move said means from its normal position in a manner permitting the insertion of a blade from such magazine into said head-structure, said finger adapted to be removed from said slot thereby permitting said means to be reverted back into normal position thus blocking the insertion of a blade into said head-structure.

9. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a chamber within said head-structure, said chamber having side walls, one of said walls provided with an inclined portion, the opposite facing wall provided with a movable element, a portion of said element normally leaning toward said inclined wall portion, said head-structure provided with a seat and with stops for a razor blade, another of said walls provided with an opening and an aperture, a guard covering the inner face of said aperture blocking the insertion of a blade therethrough. and in combination, a blade magazine having a finger cross-sectionally of the same shape as said opening, said finger for insertion through said opening into said chamber to move between said element and said inclined wall moving said element away from said inclined wall and simultaneously moving said guard away from said aperture, a blade adapted to be moved from the said magazine through said aperture and be positioned upon said seat, upon the removal of said finger from said chamber said element reverts back to normal position moving and pressing said blade towards said stops holding said blade in desired position for shaving purposes and the said guard assumes its position covering the inner face of said aperture blocking the insertion of a blade therethrough by means other than said finger.

10. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a chamber within said head-structure, said chamber having side walls, one of said walls provided with an inclined portion and a side face, the opposite faclng wall provided with a movable element having a side face facing said first mentioned side face, a portion of said element normally leaning towards said inclined wall portion, said head-structure provided with a seat and with stops for a razor blade, another of said walls provided with an opening and an aperture, a guard covering the inner face of said aperture blocking the insertion of a blade therethrough, and in combination, a blade magazine having a finger, said finger being of thin metal and of Serpentine cross section to increase its rigidity permitting the ridges of said finger to ride against the side faces of said movable element and said inclined wall, said finger cross-sectionally of the same shape as said opening, said finger for insertion through said opening into said chamber to move between said element and said inclined wall moving said element away from said inclined Wall and simultaneously moving said guard away from said aperture, a blade adapted to be moved from the said magazine through said aperture and be positioned upon said seat, upon the removal of said finger from said chamber said element reverts back to normal position moving and pressing said blade towards said stops holding said blade in desired position for shaving purposes and the said guard assumes its position covering said inner face of said aperture blocking the insertion of a blade therethrough by means other than said finger.

11. A shaving-implement comprising a headstructure and a handle, a chamber within said head-structure, said chamber having walls, one of said Walls provided With a slot, two of the edge portions of said slot each provided with extensions and with recessed Sections, the extensions of one of said edge portions situated within the recess Sections of the other of said edge portions, the said extensions spaced away from said recessed Sections, said extensions blocking the insert of a fiat element through said slot. said head-structure provided with a seat and with stops for a razor blade, one of said walls provided With an aperture, said aperture approximately on same plane as said seat, a guard for blocking the insertion of a blade within said headstructure, an element within said chamber, said element normally leaning towards an inner face of one of said walls, and in combination, a finger, said finger cross-sectionally being of thin metal and of Serpentine cross section forming ridges to increase its rigidity, said Serpentine cross section corresponding to the shape of said slot, said finger for insertion through said slot into said chamber, said ridges of said finger to ride between said element and said inner face to move said element away from said inner face and simultaneously moving said guard away from said aperture, a blade positioned upon said seat. so that upon the removal of said finger from said chamber said element reverts back to normal position moving and pressing said blade towards said stops holding said blade in position for shaving purposes and said guard assumes its position covering the inner face of said aperture blocking the insertion of a blade therethrough.

JACOB L. KLEINMAN.

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