Toilet – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-20
2001-07-10
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)
Toilet
Methods
C132S292000, C132S289000, C030S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06257247
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to methods and systems for shaving hair from a person's face or body. More particularly, the present invention relates to shaving systems which include a shaving razor or shaver, liquid and optionally shaving lather or gel and to methods of using such systems.
BACKGROUND CONSIDERATIONS
Typically, men shave facial hair once a day and women shave their legs and under arms periodically. This can be an uncomfortable undertakings in which the person shaving receives cuts which can be temporarily disfiguring and painful. In addition, razor pull can make shaving unpleasant and time consuming.
Shaving can also be expensive because blades become dull relatively quickly due to corrosion and other factors which result from shavers not thoroughly cleaning their razors as well as from the condition of water used when shaving. In addition, the cutting edges of razor blades tend to corrode when left exposed to the atmosphere after having been subjected to the mechanical stress of cutting hair and the chemical action of tap water and corrosive components in shaving lathers and gels.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the aforementioned considerations, the present invention is directed to a shaving system and method in which a razor is allowed to soak in liquid after use, preferably after each use, and is then used while wet with the liquid for the subsequent shave.
In a more specific aspect, evaporation cools the liquid and the blade or blades of the razor so that the razor is applied cold to the shaver's skin.
In accordance with a more specific aspect of the invention, the liquid includes an astringent.
In accordance with still a more specific aspect of the invention, the liquid includes witch hazel.
In order to apply the evaporative liquid directly to the patient's face in relatively large quantities, the razor may include a strip of material which retains a quantity of the liquid on the razor adjacent the blade or blades thereof.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the liquid retaining material is sponge material and is positioned behind the cutting edge or edges of the blade so that it is applied immediately after hairs are severed.
In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the razor is packaged in a container with the liquid and used as a single-use razor for shaving and/or medical purposes.
In accordance with still a further aspect of the invention, the liquid comprises a mixture which functions as a deodorant when applied as the underarms are shaved or as a deodorant applied without shaving.
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Millen White Zelano & Branigan P.C.
Philogene Pedro
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