Frank J Badin

US Patent:

62985582, Oct 9, 2001

Filed:

Jun 30, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/497194

Inventors:

Mingchih Michael Tseng - Hingham MA
Yuling Yin - Quincy MA
Frank E. Badin - Scituate MA
Brian A. Rogers - South Boston MA
Lee K. Lim - Bethesda MD

Assignee:

The Gillette Company - Boston MA

International Classification:

B26B 2144

US Classification:

30 41

Abstract:

This relates to an improved skin engaging member for use in razor blade; cartridge assemblies and shaving systems of the wet shave type. In an embodiment, there is provided a two-component, control-release shaving device consisting of(a) a sheath layer made from thermoplastic resins with openings therein and (b) a core region containing internal shaving aids. Potentially, the device can maintain surface appearance, control-release the shaving aids, minimize the degradation of the shaving aids, and prevent the shaving aids from being trapping in a strip. Furthermore, the addition of low-melt additives to the shaving aids becomes feasible and the compatibility between the shaving aids and the shaving aid carrier such as polystyrene in the lubricating strip composite becomes less critical.