Title of Invention

AN IMPROVED SHAVING SYSTEM PRIMARILY FOR USE OF BARBERS

Abstract

An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers consisting of a ready to use narrow width single edge blade (1) having a razor with an inner blade holder (2) made of approximately 0.30mm sheet metal and having plurality of pin heads preferably four pin heads (22,23,24,25) for locating and holding the blade in position, the said razor having inner sliding blade holder (2) which has rectangular clamps preferably three (16) to locate and hold the blade in the razor, and a razor handle (4) with an inner sliding blade holder having a wide central clamp for holding the bade in the razor.

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-2- Field of Invention: The present invention relates to an improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers. Prior Art: It is an object of this invention to provide a new and improved barbers razor handle and barbers blade. In the current state of the art a conventional double edge blade meant for double edge razors are broken into two halves. The half width blade thus obtained is fitted on the inner slider of the razor and the slider is then pushed back into the shaped outer sheath and made ready for use. The current state of art required breaking of the blade in two halves. During the breaking the blade gets bent and it can cause improper fitting in the blade holder. As a result it gives discomfort and poor shaving performance. Summary of the Invention Thus it has been long felt need to develop such a shaving system which overcomes the disadvantages of prior art. According to present invention there is provided An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers consisting of a ready to use narrow width single edge blade (1) having a razor with an inner blade holder (2) made of approximately 0.30mm sheet metal and having plurality of pin heads preferably four pin heads (22,23,24,25) for locating and holding the blade in position, the said razor having inner sliding blade holder (2) which has rectangular clamps preferably three (16) to locate and hold the blade in the razor, and a razor handle (4) with an inner sliding blade holder having a wide central clamp for holding the bade in the razor. Furthermore, there is provided an improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as mentioned above having a razor handle (4) with an inner sliding blade holder (2) provided with guiding rivet heads preferably four (17,18,19,20,21) at the lower back end of the blade holder for providing smooth sliding fit into the outer sheath of the razor. Moreover, there is provided an improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as mentioned above, wherein the said holder (2) has suitable serration (8) at the bottom back end which provides positive grip while ejecting the blade holder from the outer sheath (3).. A still further there is provided an improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as mentioned above wherein a single edge narrow blade (1) has approximately 7.38 mm width, 38 mm length and having rectangular holes preferably four (9/22, 11/23, 15/25, 13/24) for locating and holding the blade in the razor. Similarly there is provided an improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as mentioned above all the metal used is of non- corrosive metals so that it must not get rusted during use and also considered to avoid any chemical effect during shaving while cream, soap etc., are used - 4- A more specific objective of the invention is to provide a ready to use half width blade along with a modified and upgraded blade holder having improved blade locating and holding provisions which the barber can use directly without having to break the blade in half as in the current state of the art. A further objective of the present invention is to provide a sturdy and balanced handle with superior blade holding and locating arrangement which would ensure greater safety, reliability and comfort during use. The present invention comprises of a razor handle - having a grip portion of suitable length, a blade holder portion - comprising of a shaped outer and inner piece with blade holding locks - along with a curved tail piece used for ease in the blade holder and grip portion of the razor. The ready to use half width blade is provided with a single shaving edge - and four numbers of rectangular holes - for locating and engaging the blade in position in the razor. The corresponding blade holder is provided with four raised pin heads - corresponding to the holes in the blades - a central holding clamp - and two rectangular smaller clamps - which serves the dual purpose of providing a back location - and holding down the blade during operation. -5- The blade holder is provided with a round rail at the top - for smooth entry and precise fitting in the outer sheath. The round rail is provided with an inner weight piece - to give proper strength, weight and balance. In the bottom back end of the blade holder - five numbers of guide pins have been provided on the front and back face alternately for proper location and guiding during and after insertion in the outer sheath. At the bottom back end of the blade holder - serration has been provided up to a suitable length - for better grip - and prevention of slipping when ejecting the blade holder from the outer sheath. Brief Description of the Accompanying Drawings We shall now describe the invention with reference to accompanying drawings which are given for better understanding the invention but does not restrict the scope of present invention: Fig. I - is an assembled ready use - view of the razor blade and handle. Fig. II - is a side view of the assembled ready to use razor and handle. Fig. III - is a view of the razor handle grip portion, outer sheath and tailpiece. Fig. IV - is a frontal view of of the blade holder loaded with shaving blade. Fig. V - is a sectional view at A'A' marked on Fig. IV. Fig. VI - is a sectional view B'B' marked on Fig. IV. Fig. VII - is a sectional view at C'C marked on Fig. IV. Fig. VIII - is a section view D'D' marked on Fig. IV. Fig. IX - is a frontal view of the blade holder. Fig. X - is a frontal view of the blade. -6- Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments Referring now to Figure 1 the same shows an assembled ready to use razor handle with blade loaded in the same. The assembly shows: Numeral (1) - is the ready to use razor blade. Numeral (2) - is the inner blade holder. Numeral (3) - is the outer sheath, which holds the blade holder with blade in it. The outer sheath is made of approximately 0.50 mm metal sheet and is provided with a rigidly fixed curved tailpiece. The outer sheath is pivotally to the grip portion so that its angle with the grip portion can be continuously adjusted. Numeral (4) - is the grip portion which is normally made in two halves riveted at two ends. At the top end the outer sheath is fixed pivotally to the grip portion by the top end rivet pin. Numeral (5) - is the tailpiece attached to the outer sheath provided for comfortable finger grip. The tailpiece is usually made of plastic material and has a suitable curved shape for comfortable grip. Numeral (6) - is the bottom rivet pin used to hold the two parts of the grip portion together. Numeral (7) - is the top rivet pin used to hold together two parts of the grip portion along with the swiveling outer sheath and the tailpiece all together. Referring to Figure II is the enlarged end view of the assembled blade and handle. In the said figure: Numeral (1) - is the ready to use narrow single edge blade. Numeral (2) - is a blade holder, which is a sheet metal item, made of approximately 0.30 mm metal sheet. -7- Numeral (3) - is a sheet metal outer sheath made of approximately 0.50 mm metal sheet. Numeral (26) - is a metal round rod approximately equal in length to the blade holder, which provides strength to the blade holder rail area and adds weight and balance to the razor. Referring to Figure III shows the razor handle and outer sheath. In the said figure: Numeral (3) - is the outer sheath which holds the blade holder and blade at the front end. At back end a small plastic tailpiece is fixed to the outer sheath. Numeral (4) - is the grip portion of the razor handle. It is usually made of two symmetric plastic moulded pieces joined together by rivet pins located at the two ends. Numeral (5) - is a suitably curved plastic tailpiece attached to the bottom end of the outer sheath no.3. This tailpiece helps to provide positive grip when operating. Numeral (6) - is Rivet pin used for holding together the two parts of the grip portion at their bottom end. The rivet pin is usually made of metal. Numeral (7) - is a rivet pin used for holding together the two parts of the grip portion at their top end along with the outer sheath and tailpiece. The outer sheath along with the tailpiece is free to swivel on the rivet pin relative to the grip portion. When the outer sheath is swiveled inward to the maximum it enters in between the two pieces of the grip portion, which then acts as a holder for the sheath. -8- Referring to Figure IV, which shows the blade holder with the blade loaded on it. Following features are to be noted: Numeral (8) - is the serrations provided at the bottom back end of the blade holder for positive grip when ejecting the blade holder from the outer sheath. Numerals (9),(H), (13) and (15) - are raised pinheads provided on the surface of the blade holder for locating and holding the blade in positions. Numerals (22), (23) , (24) and (25)- are corresponding rectangular holes in the blade for locating the blade on the raised pips of the blade holder. Numerals (10) and (14) - are two rectangular side clamps, which serve to locate the extreme back position of the blade with reference to the blade holder. The two clamps also hold the blade down on the blade holder surface. Numeral (12) - is a centrally located wide clamp, which helps to hold the blade down on the blade holder surface. Numeral (16) - is the round rail, which helps to guide the blade holder into the outer sheath. It also holds a weight piece, which gives rigidity and balance to the razor. Numerals (17), (18), (19), (20) and (21)- are guide pips alternately raised at the front and the back face of the blade holder bottom back end. These guide pips help to guide the blade holder into the outer sheath while loading and holds it in position after loading. Referring to Figure V following features to be noted: Numeral (1) - is the blade loaded on the blade holder. Numerals (10) and (14) - are a side clamps, which provide the backward location of the blade and also holds the blade down on the blade holder surface. -9- Numeral (16) - is rounded top end of the blade holder which acts as a guide rail while loading in to the outer sheath. Numeral (26) - is a metal round rod fitted snugly inside the round railhead of the blade holder to add strength, weight and balance. Referring to Figure VI Numeral (12) is the long clamp, which is centrally located with reference to the blade when loaded on the blade holder. This along with the two-side clamp helps to rigidly hold the blade on the blade holder. Referring to Figure VII Numerals (9), (11), (13) and (15) are four raised pinheads arrayed along the length of the blade when loaded on the blade holder and matching with position and pitch of the four corresponding holes in the blade. The pinheads enter the said holes in the blade and hold the blade in position with reference to the blade holder. Referring to Figure VIII Numerals (18), (20), (17), (19) and (21) shows the raised guide pinheads arrayed alternately between the front and back bottom rear portion of the blade holder. These guide pinheads help to guide the blade holder into the outer sheath while loading. Referring to Figure IX the Numerals (9), (11), (13) and (15) are the raised blade locating pinheads as describe in Fig IV. Numerals (10) and (14) are the side clamps as described in Fig IV. Numeral (12) - is the long clamp as described in Fig IV. -10- Referring to Figure X is the ready to use single edge barbers blade approximately 7.20 mm wide and 38 mm long. Numerals (22), (23), (24) and (25) are the four rectangular locating holes as described in Fig IV. -11- WE CLAIM: 1. An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers consisting of a ready to use narrow width single edge blade (1) having a razor with an inner blade holder (2) made of approximately 0.30mm sheet metal and having plurality of pin heads preferably four pin heads (22,23,24,25) for locating and holding the blade in position, the said razor having inner sliding blade holder (2) which has rectangular clamps preferably three (16) to locate and hold the blade in the razor, and a razor handle (4) with an inner sliding blade holder having a wide central clamp for holding the bade in the razor. 2. An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as claimed in claim 1, having a razor handle (4) with an inner sliding blade holder (2) provided with guiding rivet heads preferably four (17,18,19,20,21) at the lower back end of the blade holder for providing smooth sliding fit into the outer sheath of the razor. 3. An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein the said holder (2) has suitable serration (8) at the bottom back end which provides positive grip while ejecting the blade holder from the outer sheath (3). -12- 4. An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as claimed in claim 1, wherein a single edge narrow blade (1) has approximately 7.38 mm width, 38 mm length and having rectangular holes preferably four (9/22, 11/23, 15/25, 13/24) for locating and holding the blade in the razor. 5. An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers as claimed in claims 1 to 4, all the metal used is of non-corrosive metals so that it must not get rusted during use and also considered to avoid any chemical effect during shaving while cream, soap etc., are used. Dated this 03rd day of April, 2007. An improved shaving system primarily for use of barbers consisting of a ready to use narrow width single edge blade (1) having a razor with an inner blade holder (2) made of approximately 0.30mm sheet metal and having plurality of pin heads preferably four pin heads (22,23,24,25) for locating and holding the blade in position, the said razor having inner sliding blade holder (2) which has rectangular clamps preferably three (16) to locate and hold the blade in the razor, and a razor handle (4) with an inner sliding blade holder having a wide central clamp for holding the bade in the razor.

Documents:

00537-kol-2007-abstract.pdf

00537-kol-2007-claims.pdf

00537-kol-2007-correspondence others 1.1.pdf

00537-kol-2007-correspondence others.pdf

00537-kol-2007-description complete.pdf

00537-kol-2007-drawings.pdf

00537-kol-2007-form 1.pdf

00537-kol-2007-form 18.pdf

00537-kol-2007-form 2.pdf

00537-kol-2007-form 3.pdf

00537-kol-2007-form 5.pdf

00537-kol-2007-gfa.pdf

537-KOL-2007-(17-01-2012)-ABSTRACT.pdf

537-KOL-2007-(17-01-2012)-AMANDED CLAIMS.pdf

537-KOL-2007-(17-01-2012)-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

537-KOL-2007-(17-01-2012)-FORM 1.pdf

537-KOL-2007-(17-01-2012)-OTHERS.pdf

537-KOL-2007-(23-01-2013)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

537-KOL-2007-(31-07-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

537-KOL-2007--(17-01-2012)-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

537-KOL-2007--(19-08-2011)-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

537-KOL-2007--(24-01-2011)-EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

537-KOL-2007--(29-11-2011)-EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

537-KOL-2007-ABSTRACT-1.1.pdf

537-KOL-2007-ABSTRACT.pdf

537-KOL-2007-AMANDED CLAIMS.pdf

537-KOL-2007-CLAIMS.pdf

537-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE-1.3.pdf

537-KOL-2007-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE)-1.1.pdf

537-KOL-2007-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

537-KOL-2007-DRAWINGS-1.2.pdf

537-KOL-2007-DRAWINGS.pdf

537-KOL-2007-FORM 1-1.1.pdf

537-KOL-2007-FORM 2-1.1.pdf

537-KOL-2007-FORM 2.pdf

537-KOL-2007-OTHERS-1.1.pdf

537-KOL-2007-OTHERS.pdf

537-KOL-2007-RECEIPT COPY.pdf

537-KOL-2007-SPECIFICATION.pdf