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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7854320 | Package for holding and displaying shaving razors A disposable package is provided having a tub with a generally level bottom surface and a first shaving razor and a second shaving razor disposed within the tub. The first and second shaving razors each have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A first r... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7621394 | Blade holder A holder for holding a plurality of blades, where one embodiment of the holder includes a base portion, a main body and an openable cover portion. The main body is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the base portion. There are a plurality... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7413078 | Dispenser for razor cartridges According to one aspect of the present invention, a dispenser for one or more razor cartridges includes a base, two side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, a first divider, a second divider, a cover, and a side spring. The first divider is located between the front w... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7234631 | Packaging case A packaging case which can store a plurality of stored items, enables the stored items to be individually removed, and prevents the occurrence of formation failures. First broken cut lines (perforations) extend from a first flat plate (a side plate) over one flat pl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7204388 | Latchable container system A latching system including both apparatus and methods addresses the need for a reusable latch that is identical on either side of a container opening, thereby facilitating container manufacture. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for assuring the quality of l... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159324 | Storage device for shaving razor, cartridges, or other stored items A storage device for a shaving razor replacement cartridge package, including a base member having at least one package-receiving storage region, and one or more covered packages that are each located in a respective storage region. The covered package contains a sh... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7118008 | Label tag dispenser A label tag dispenser has a base, a cassette mount for placing a paster cassette and two semi-shells symmetrical with each other. The cassette has an outer periphery and at least one groove is defined in the outer periphery. Each semi-shell has an open end, an inner... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7055248 | Surgical knife blade attachment and method for using same A system and method are disclosed for securing a blade to a blade post or handle base. A handle base is provided with a receiving port that includes a taper or dovetail configuration along a portion of each wall. The receiving port accepts a blade, and a cap is posi... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036660 | Surgical blade package A surgical blade package facilitates the mounting of a surgical blade on to the forwardly-projecting cleat on a scalpel handle; and following use in the O.R., the surgical blade package facilitates stripping the used blade off the scalpel for disposal in a sharps co... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017513 | Dosage reminder device and medication carton A dosage reminder device (100) and medication carton (130) includes an indicator/support (140) formed from the carton's flat exterior wall (132) retentively engaging a rotateable ring (110). The ring includes dosage time period ind... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6938765 | Razor blade holder A razor blade holder can attach to structure at a site in order to provide blade storage and accessibility. The holder has a receptacle sized to hold at least one razor blade and to keep exposed and accessible an upper edge thereof. The receptacle has a back panel a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6886211 | Razor cleaning device A wall mountable razor cleaning device including a pad portion mounted on a rear panel. The pad portion includes a textured forward surface. The textured forward surface is capable of removing hair from a razor blade. ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6533516 | Interlocking shim An interlocking shim system having interlocking grooves and teeth. The interlocking shim does not require extraneous tools for the process of installation. The system also includes magnets for placing a shim pack in an uneven environment. Since the interl... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6449796 | Wall mountable razor cleaning device A wall mountable razor cleaning device including a pad portion mounted on a rear panel. The pad portion includes a textured forward surface. The textured forward surface is capable of removing hair from a razor blade.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6446802 | Knife blade container and method of removing blades from a container A container has an internal cavity for receiving knife blades lying side by side in a stack, the internal cavity being capable of being reduced in size by a slide member which is preferably displaceable in only one direction. In this way the blades are lo... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6286675 | Blade disposal apparatus and holder unit A blade disposal apparatus includes a blade disposal unit and a holder unit. The blade disposal unit is formed with a slot sized to receive a razor blade and with a vertical channel and horizontal grooves which allow the blade disposal unit to be readily ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6206188 | Used cutting blade receptacle apparatus and method A receptacle for the safe storage and disposal of used cutting blades, the receptacle being configured as a closed receptacle having an insert slot at opposite ends for the insertion of the used cutting blades into the receptacle. Each insert slot include... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6185827 | Protective casing for a shaving head A protective casing for a shaving head has a hollow structure for receiving the shaving head. The hollow structure has a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and means for engaging the shaving head therein. The protective casi... | 02/13/2001 |
| 5937522 | Blade replacement device with used blade storage Blade replacement devices for shaving systems which have at least one blade removably connected to a blade support. The blade replacement devices of the present invention advantageously comprise means for receiving a used blade as it is removed from a raz... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5727682 | Low-cost safe blade package for surgical purposes A surgical blade package includes a molded piece and a surgical blade mechanically restrained thereon, forming a subassembly, and this subassembly is received within a pouch. The pouch includes a base opaque paper and an upper transparent plastic "blister... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5662221 | Low-cost safe blade package for surgical purposes A blade package for a surgical scalpel includes a base supporting a blade and retaining the blade against movement in the package, thereby preventing inadvertent dulling of the blade, and a thin film is bonded to the base and covers the blade. This film h... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5528811 | Article and method for safely mounting a blade on a surgical scalpel A blade package assembly assures that a blade may be mounted on a surgical scalpel easily, conveniently and safely during a surgical procedure in an operating room. The assembly includes a base and a pivoted cover. The base supports a blade, and the cover... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5518114 | Cartridge dispenser A one piece receptacle for retaining and dispensing a plurality of razor blade cartridges has a plurality of cavities formed therein. Each of the cavities has structural elements disposed within the cavity for retaining a blade cartridge therein in spaced... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5507762 | Method of dispensing and disposing of blades during a surgical procedure and guarding against inadvertent cuts during use thereof A sterile blade dispenser facilitates removal of dulled used blades, as well as the mounting of sharp unused blades, on a scalpel during a surgical procedure being conducted in an operating room or similar environment. Preferably, the scalpel has a slidin... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5433321 | Article and method for safely mounting a blade on a surgical scalpel A blade package assembly assures that a blade may be mounted on a surgical scalpel easily, conveniently and safely during a surgical procedure in an operating room. The assembly includes a base and a pivoted cover. The base supports a blade, and the cover... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5407069 | Shaver blade sterilization case with built-in counter A steam-autoclavable, surgical instrument sterilization case with built-in use counters. The case includes a container with a tray having sets of standoff holders for surgical instruments, a lid for covering the container and built-in counters associated ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5361902 | Surgical blade dispenser and disposal system for use during an operating procedure and method thereof A sterile blade dispenser facilitates removal of dulled used blades, as well as the mounting of sharp unused blades, on a scalpel during a surgical procedure being conducted in an operating room or similar environment. Preferably, the scalpel has a slidin... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5348152 | Spare blade storage case for barber's razor A spare blade storage case for barbers' razors of the type which hold replaceable blades. The spare blades are held laterally in the case which allows the blades to be taken out from the case by a direct upwardly motion. There are provided storage spaces ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5240107 | Razor holder with shave counter A razor holder having an automatic shave counter responsive to each use of a razor. The razor holder includes a delay circuit to permit short term use of a razor without advancing the counter.... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5226534 | Package for safety razors A package for displaying a plurality of safety razors is provided which includes opposed front and rear panels articulated to one another to define an enclosure. Each of the opposed front and rear panels has an elongated slot provided therein defining a b... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5139167 | Blade dispenser A safety blade magazine for storing, transporting and dispensing individually a large number of single edge safety blades. The magazine is essentially an elongated rectangular box having an opening or slot at the base of one wall and a thumb shaped recess... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4742909 | Shaving cartridge retaining casings and storage tray therefor The present disclosure is directed to a plurality of individual protective safety razor head unit open top casings and a tray for storing the plurality of casings in side-by-side relationships. Each of the casings are adapted to retain a single safety raz... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4685564 | Blade-holder magazine The magazine comprises a platform upon which, in slidable disposition, are carried a plurality of blade carriers. The carriers are movable sidewise of the platform, and each such carrier defines a recess in which to nest a blade. The carrier recess is for... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4681223 | Knife blade package and container therefor A self-hinging one-piece container of synthetic plastic material includes a base element with a peripheral flange and a pedestal portion providing an upwardly opening recess to receive a multiplicity of articles. The base wall of the element portions defi... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4612704 | Wet-shaving unit with handle forming seats for shaving heads A wet-shaving unit with a handle able to engage an interchangeable head being provided with at least a cutting edge, in which the handle is formed as a container for separately extractable heads. The unit may comprise two handles able to be matched in suc... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4555030 | Disposable razor rack A wall bracket device or rack for receiving, containing and stacking a plurality of disposable wet shaving razors where each razor is removable individually for use.... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4496047 | Pack for razors The pack consists of a single card having an aperture therein shaped and dimensioned to receive and support the heads of a stack of disposable razors. The handle of each razor contains a slot and the assembled handles are secured to the card by a tongue w... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4445610 | Package of razors The pack is folded from a card having a generally rectangular panel forming the front of the pack joined to a generally rectangular panel forming the back of the pack via a spine. The edges of the panel, remote from the spine are adhered together, if nece... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4432452 | Protective razor package A package for a plurality of safety razors each having an elongated handle and a transversely extending shaving head on the upper end thereof. The package is formed from a card which is cut, shaped and secured to form an open-ended envelope having opposed... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4341305 | Container for storing shaving blade units A container for storing of shaving blade units each including an elongated blade and a holding element embracing the same, has a body portion with at least one elongated compartment and an abutment member bounding the compartment at one side of one transv... | 07/27/1982 |