Blade sharpening for electric shavers
OwnerJames M. Steeleinventor
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Abstract
Apparatus, kits, and methods for sharpening electric shavers having rotary and reciprocating-type cutting members are disclosed. A sharpening apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an applicator tray or other applicator means, and an abrasive material configured to abrade and sharpen the cutting surfaces of the electric shaver, when actuated.
Claims7
A method for sharpening an electric shaver having a razor housing, an abrasive storage compartment including a tubular transport member, and a nozzle;
- said compartment containing a reservoir of abrasive material disposed within a carrier medium;
- a movable cutting member, a stationary screen including a plurality of openings, a driving means for rotating or reciprocating the movable cutting member against the stationary screen, the method comprising the steps of:
- spraying or extruding the abrasive material onto the stationary screen;
- and
- activating the driving means to rotate or reciprocate the movable cutting member relative to the stationary screen;
- wherein said step of activating the driving means brings the abrasive material into contact with the openings of the stationary screen, thereby sharpening both the movable cutting member and the stationary screen.
A method for sharpening an electric shaver having a razor housing, a movable cutting member, a stationary screen including a plurality of openings, and a driving means for rotating or reciprocating the movable cutting member against the stationary screen, the method comprising the steps of:
- applying diamond abrasive material disposed within a carrier medium to the stationary screen;
- and
- activating the driving means to rotate or reciprocate the movable cutting member relative to the stationary screen, thereby sharpening both the movable cutting member and the stationary screen.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.