Cutlery – Razors – Including particular handle or razor handle – per se
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-15
2001-07-31
Payer, Hwel-Slu (Department: 3724)
Cutlery
Razors
Including particular handle or razor handle, per se
C030S526000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06266888
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to shaving devices and, more particularly, to an extended shaft reaching razor.
2. Description of the Related Art
In the related art, the following patents disclose a razor having an extendible handle with adjustable positions.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,911,480 issued in the name of Morgan
U.S. Pat. No. 5,687,485 issued in the name of Shurtileffet al.
The following patents describe a razor handle with an elongated hand gripping structure.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,822,869 issued in the name of Metcalf et al.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,586 issued in the name of Apprille et al.
The following patents disclose the design and function of a flexible surgical razor.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,674,234 issued in the name of McCool et al.
U.S. Patent No. 5,628,759 issued in the name of McCool et al.
U.S. Pat. No. D 404,486 issued in the name of McCool et al.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,600,887 issued in the name of Olson describes a flexible razor with an elongated handle.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,845,848 issued in the name of Strickland discloses a flexible razor blade mounted on a flexible holder.
Consequently, a need has therefore been felt for an improved but less complex mechanism to provide for extended reach shaving devices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, it is an object of the invention to indicate a device of the type disclosed above which avoids the disadvantages inherent in the state of the art. In particular, the device is to be an apparatus to aid in the shaving of hard to reach areas of the body. It is intended for shaving areas such as the back, legs and the like. The handle of the invention consists of a cushioned hand grip similar to that which might be found on a bicycle. This ensures that the invention is not only comfortable to hold, but less likely to slip and fall as well. The handle of the invention, approximately 24 inches long would be made of a flexible metal gooseneck hose, similar in nature to a flexible gas line connection or a flexible gooseneck microphone holder on a podium. This allows the invention to be bent and shaped into the ideal shape to allow various body locations to be reached. At the opposite end of the handle is a disposable razor holder that would be attached via an epoxy adhesive or similar type connection. The holder would be capable of accepting standard replacement shaving blades or cartridges.
To use the invention, the user would simply apply shaving cream or gel, bend the handle of the invention into a shape that facilitates the shaving of that particular area, and begin shaving.
The use of the present invention allows anyone to shave their back while in a shower in a quick, easy and effective manner and allows the elderly or disabled to shave their legs as well.
REFERENCES:
patent: D. 404486 (1999-01-01), McCool et al.
patent: 2844870 (1958-07-01), Roces et al.
patent: 4845848 (1989-07-01), Strickland
patent: 4905372 (1990-03-01), Willis
patent: 4955136 (1990-09-01), Diaz-Rivera
patent: 5167069 (1992-12-01), Quinn
patent: 5600887 (1997-02-01), Olson
patent: 5628759 (1997-05-01), McCool et al.
patent: 5674234 (1997-10-01), McCool et al.
patent: 5687485 (1997-11-01), Shurtleff et al.
patent: 5704127 (1998-01-01), Cordio
patent: 5787586 (1998-08-01), Apprille, Jr. et al.
patent: 5822869 (1998-10-01), Metcalf et al.
patent: 5911480 (1999-06-01), Morgan
patent: 6189222 (2001-02-01), Doyle
patent: 274299 (1927-07-01), None
Gugliotta John D.
Payer Hwel-Slu
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