LIGHTED SHAVING APPARATUS

Abstract

The present invention provides for a lighted shaving apparatus and more specifically, to a shaving apparatus with a pivotally attached lighting device and a blade cartridge with at least two blades and the light illuminates through a space between the two blades and forms a shaving guide.

Claims

1. A lighted shaving apparatus comprising: a housing having a first bottom end forming a handle and an opposing second top end having a connecting member configured to secure a blade cartridge; and a lighting device creates light configured to illuminate a user's face when shaving.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprises a vibration device.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said blade cartridge further comprises a blade.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said light projects a line on the user's face.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprises at least one button that moves in one direction to move said connecting member and in an opposite direction to detach said attached blade cartridge.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said lighting device pivotally attached to said connecting member, said lighting device having a front and back side, said front side comprising at least one light.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said blade cartridge comprises at least two blades and space between said blades, said blade cartridge designed to be attachable to and detachable from said top side of said housing, when in a use position, said lights are activated and illuminates through said space between said blades to thereby illuminate a user's face when shaving.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said housing comprises an internal cavity and an exterior surface.

9. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a power source, said power source is situated within said cavity of said housing.

10. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first bottom end forming a handle is hollow and contains a power source.

11. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said power source is selected from a group consisting essentially of batteries, rechargeable batteries, and combinations thereof.

12. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said light moves pivotally with movement of said blade cartridge.

13. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said light is attached at a pivot point.

14. The apparatus of claim 13 where at least one wire runs through said pivot point from said cavity to said light to provide power.

15. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprises a first button for slidably moving said connecting member thereby moving said lighting device.

16. The apparatus of claim 5 further comprises a second button for detaching said attached blade cartridge.

17. The apparatus of claim 8 said internal cavity contains control circuitry.

18. The apparatus of claim 8 said internal cavity contains wires.

19. The apparatus of claim 8 said internal cavity contains a motor, said motor creates vibration.

20. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said first and second buttons are the same button, said same button moves in one direction to move said connecting member and in an opposite direction to detach said attached blade cartridge, said same button is situated on said external surface of said housing.

21. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprises a light button for activating said light, said button being situated on said external surface of said housing.

22. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprises an agitator, said agitator designed to create vibration.

23. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said light button activates said agitator.

24. The apparatus of claim 6 having a surface light.

25. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said light button activate a surface light.

26. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said light creates a visible line on a surface to be shaved, said visible line acts as a guide for shaving.

27. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said top portion of said housing further comprises at least two pins and said blade cartridge further comprises at least two apertures for receiving said pins and securing said blade cartridge to said housing.

28. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said blade cartridge is pivotally attached to said pins of said housing during said use position.

29. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said top end of said housing is angled to provide for optimal shaving.

30. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a portion of said housing comprises grips.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. These drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one of the embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one of the embodiments of the present invention; and

[0022] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of the shaving apparatus showing the housing 1 with a first end (handle) 2 and a top end 3 with a lighting device 5 and blade cartridge 6, a button 7, light button 8, and grips 13. The lighting device 5 is connected to the top end 3 of the shaving apparatus. The lighting device 5 can be connected using multiple methods. The methods of connection for the lighting device 5 can be chosen from a pivot mechanism, hinge, joint, or other connection that allows for movement. A movable lighting device 5, allows the user to access the blade cartridge 6 for cleaning, installing, and/or removing. The button 7 allows a user to move the lighting device 5 into a desired position or orientation depending on if it is being moved for cleaning, removing, or installing the blade cartridge 6. A movable lighting device allows the lighting device 5 to move with the blade cartridge as it pivots while contacting a user's body. The ability for the lighting device 5 and the blade cartridge 6 to move together also helps to ensure that the light from the lighting device 5 is always in the right orientation so that it produces the desire effect of projecting a line of light on the user's body.

[0026] The button 8 controls both the lighting device 5 and the surface light 9. The button allows the user to turn on and off both the lighting device 5 and the surface light 9. The button 8 also controls the vibration mode for the shaving apparatus.

[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the shaving apparatus showing the housing 1 with a first end (handle) 2 and a top end 3 with a blade cartridge 6, and grips 13. The figure further shows surface light 9 and cavity 10. The cavity 10 contains wiring, control circuitry (not shown), and a surface light 9. The control circuitry allows the user to turn on and off the lighting device 5, surface light 9, and the vibration mechanism via button 8. The cavity 10 can also hold a power supply, such a s a battery. The grips 13 can be made of various materials such as plastic, rubber, silicon, metal, or combinations thereof. The grips 13 can also be in any shape or pattern that will assist the user in securely handling the shaving apparatus. The first end 2 of the shaving apparatus is hollow and capable of receiving a power source such as a battery.

[0028] FIG. 3 illustrates the cavity 10 of the housing. The cavity contains an agitator and power source for the shaving apparatus (not shown). The figure illustrates the blade cartridge 6 having blades 61 and space between the blades 62, and apertures 63. The figure further shows pins 12 that are received by the apertures 63 to connect the blade cartridge to the top end 3 of the housing 1. The figure also illustrates the lighting device 5 which is pivotally connected to the housing 1 at the top end 3 by the connecting member 4 that has a pivot point 15. The lighting device 5 is powered by wires 14 that run from the power source (not shown) in the cavity 10 through the pivot point 15 to the lighting device 5. Having the wires 14 run through the pivot point 15 allows the lighting device 5 to maintain its connection to the power source while it moves during use. This configuration maintains the maximum amount of movement and flexibility for lighting device 5 while in use. The light created by the lighting device 5 is designed to project through the blade cartridge and create a line of light that acts as a shaving guide for the user.

[0029] Numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the attendant claims attached hereto, this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically disclosed herein.