Cartridge for a Shaving Razor

Abstract

The present invention is a blade cartridge for use in a shaving razor having a handle. The blade cartridge has a housing having a front, a rear, opposite upper and lower sides and opposite first and second ends. An elongated guard is formed on the front of the housing adjacent the lower side and extends between the first and second ends. A header is formed on the housing adjacent the upper side and extends between the first and second ends. At least one blade having a cutting edge is supported in the housing between the guard and the header with the cutting edge exposed on the front and extending between the first and second ends. An elongated channel is formed on the housing between the cutting edge and the guard and extends across the housing between the first and second ends. The channel has an elongated opening which separates the cutting edge from the guard. The channel also has opposite first and second side openings formed on the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. The cartridge further includes a trimming blade having a cutting edge mounted in the header with the cutting edge exposed on the rear. Portions of the header are made of a transparent material so that portions of the header can be sufficiently see through to permit a user to see the cutting edge of the trimming blade.

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