Supports – Brackets – Specially mounted or attached
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-08
2001-01-30
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Specially mounted or attached
C206S228000, C220S735000, C248S309100, C248S314000, C248S682000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06179259
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As is well-known throughout the world, razors and shaving creams are complementary goods that must necessarily be utilized with one another to produce optimal shaving results. As consumer items, however, such products are disassociated from one another and sold separately. As a result, there is currently lacking any type of uniform or convenient way by which shaving cream containers and razors can be collectively grouped with one another so that they may be easily and readily accessed. Indeed, the lack of any uniform method by which razors can be effectively coupled to shaving cream cans often results in the razor falling or otherwise being dropped when the user attempts to reach for the same as can occur for those individuals attempting to shave in the shower.
While razor holding devices are known, and in particular holding devices that can be detachably mounted to a wall such as by means of a suction cup, such devices are not adapted to place the razor held thereby in close proximity to a given can of shaving cream, let alone attach the same thereto. As a consequence, the two items, and in particular the razor, become inconvenient to store and repeatedly utilize.
As an alternative to razor holding devices of the aforementioned variety, it is known in the art to simply place the razor in a cup by a sink or wash basin where a given individual typically shaves. Such practice, however, has the drawback of not placing the razor in close proximity with a can of shaving cream as would be optimal insofar as such items are utilized in conjunction with one another as discussed above. Moreover, such practice often results in the accumulation of water within the cup. Due to the fact that the cup does not drain, such reservoir can potentially become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
As such, there is a substantial need in the art for razor holding apparatus for conveniently unifying a conventional shaving cream can with a razor such that the latter can be easily accessed and stored when not in use. There is a further need in the art for systems and devices for conveniently and effectively holding and storing a razor in combination with a conventional can of shaving cream that can be utilized to hold virtually all types of razors currently in use. There is still further need in the art for a razor holding apparatus that is of simple construction, inexpensive to manufacture, can be formed upon or otherwise utilized with virtually any type of can or container of shaving cream or any other type of similar product.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention specifically addresses and alleviates the above-identified deficiencies in the art. In this regard, the present invention is directed to a razor holder system for receiving and detachably securing a conventional razor with a conventional can of shaving cream. According to a first embodiment, the invention comprises a C- or U-shaped holder member molded or otherwise affixed to a cap of a conventional can of shaving cream. The member is sized and adapted to receive and accommodate the handle portion of a conventional razor such that in use, the head of the razor abuts with and rests upon the holder member as the handle portion of the razor extends axially downward therethrough. Due to the gravitational pull acting upon the razor, the same is thus caused to remain securely in position until such time as the razor, and in particular the handle portion thereof, is vertically extended axially through the aperture defined by the holder member. In an alternative configuration, the holder member may be comprised of first and second inwardly-biased barb members formed in parallel relation to one another. The barbed members cooperate to form a clip into which the handle portion of a conventional razor may be detachably secured into position. The holder members may be formed anywhere about the cap of the can of shaving cream, and may be further formed upon the can itself.
In a second preferred embodiment, the system comprises the combination of first and second concentrically disposed annular members, hingingly engaged to one another, that are collectively mountable upon the dispenser of a conventional can of shaving cream. According to such embodiment, the first annular member is formed as an outer member mountable upon the shaving cream can dispenser with the second annular member being capable of nesting radially therewithin. A fastener member is optionally provided to enable the second annular member to detachably fasten to the first annular member to assume a first secure, non-operative configuration. Due to the concentric apertures formed upon the first and second annular members, the dispenser button of the can of shaving cream can be easily accessed so that the contents of the can of shaving cream can be readily and easily accessed as per conventional cans.
In use, the second annular member may be detached from its position nested within the first annular member and rotated about its hinge connection therewith to assume a second operative configuration. When in the operative configuration, the second annular member extends outwardly from the can and defines an aperture through which the handle portion of a conventional razor may extend. The head of the razor, as per the first embodiment, rests upon the second annular member.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a razor holding system and apparatus for securing a razor to a conventional can of shaving cream that enables the two respective items to be conveniently and collectively stored with one another.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a razor holding system and apparatus for securing a razor to a conventional can of shaving cream that is of simple construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and easy to use.
Still further objects of the present invention are to provide a razor holding system and apparatus for securing a razor to a conventional can of shaving cream that can be utilized with virtually all types of conventional cans/containers of shaving cream, as well as virtually all types of commercially available razors, and may be further formed to be either disposable, for convenience, or reusable.
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Ramirez Ramon O.
Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker
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