Travel razor

Abstract

A portable razor is disclosed, comprising a razor blade, a water container, a shaving lubricant, and a cover to prevent the razor from making a mess when carried in a pocket or purse. Such a razor may be used while on-the-go while still keeping the advantages of a real shave with soap and water.

Claims

1. A travel razor, comprising: a housing, said housing comprising at least one circular hole, said housing comprising an opening; an inner body, said inner body located within the housing, said inner body comprising at least one circular protrusion of a size that can fit through the circular hole; the shape of the housing being such that the inner body is able to rotate freely around the circular protrusion; a first razor cartridge mounted on the inner body in such a way as to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated; a shaving lubricant mounted on the inner body in such a way as to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated; a water container mounted within the inner body, said water container capable of being sealed in such a way that water contained within the water container cannot leak outside the water container; a sprayer connected to the water container, said sprayer mounted on the inner body in such a way as to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated; a cap to cover the opening.

2. The travel razor of claim 1, further comprising: at least one second razor cartridge mounted on the inner body in such a way as to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated.

3. The travel razor of claim 2, where the inner body is rectangular.

4. The travel razor of claim 1, where the shaving lubricant is a soap bar.

5. The travel razor of claim 1, where the first razor cartridge is removable.

6. The travel razor of claim 1, where the water container is at least one of the following: refillable, removable.

7. The travel razor of claim 1, where the shaving lubricant is refillable.

8. The travel razor of claim 1, where the housing is round.

9. The travel razor of claim 1, where the inner body is triangular.

10. The travel razor of claim 1, further comprising: a razor cleaning device.

Description

LIST OF FIGURES

(1) FIG. 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the travel razor of the present invention with the cap on.

(2) FIGS. 2A-2C show the preferred embodiment of the travel razor of the present invention with the cap off.

(3) FIG. 3 shows a view of the inner body of the travel razor of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the travel razor of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the inner body of the travel razor of the present invention.

(6) FIG. 6 shows a view of the razor cleaning device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(7) FIG. 1 shows the housing 100 of the razor of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, with the cap 110 on. The cap 110 is preferably tightly fitted to the housing 100 to prevent accidental leaks. In an embodiment, the fit between the cap 110 and the housing 100 is watertight. In the preferred embodiment, the cap 110 snaps onto the housing 100 in a way that would prevent it from becoming accidentally dislodged while being carried in a pocket or purse. As shown in the Figure, housing 100 comprises a circular hole; a circular protrusion 120 on the inner body of the razor is inserted in the circular hole and able to rotate within the circular hole. In the preferred embodiment, such circular protrusions and circular holes are present on both sides of the razor. This locks the inner body within the housing and enables it to rotate freely within the housing.

(8) FIGS. 2A-2C show the razor of the preferred embodiment of the present invention with the cap off and with different attachments showing through the opening 200 in the housing 100. In the preferred embodiment, the inner body of the travel razor of the present invention comprises two razor blades, a water sprayer, and a soap bar. Any other number of razor blades may be used depending on user needs. A user can rotate any of those attachments into position by rotating the circular protrusion 120. In an embodiment, the circular protrusion has a snap once each attachment rotates into position. FIG. 2A shows one of the razor blades 210 showing through the opening; FIG. 2B shows the water sprayer 220 showing through the opening; and FIG. 2C shows the soap bar 230 showing through the opening.

(9) A user would preferably use the razor of the preferred embodiment of the present invention by taking off the cap, using the water sprayer 220 to spray some water on the area that requires a touch-up shave, then rotating the soap bar 230 into position and soaping up the area, and then rotating one of the razor blades 210 into position to shave the area. This enables the user to get a close shave of the same quality they would get when shaving at home, with no irritation or dry skin.

(10) FIG. 3 shows a view of the inner body of the razor of the present invention. In the preferred embodiment, the inner body has four sides. A first razor blade 210 is mounted on one of the sides, and a second razor blade 215 is mounted on another side, as shown in the Figure. In the preferred embodiment, the razor blades are standard blade cartridges such as used in women's razors, and are removable and replaceable.

(11) The third side of the inner body is taken up by a shaving lubricant 230. In the preferred embodiment, the shaving lubricant is a solid bar of soap or specialized shaving soap, as shown in FIG. 3. The shaving lubricant is preferably removable and replaceable. In an embodiment, a user may be able to choose from several different varieties of shaving lubricant to install in the present invention, differing in softness, scent (or unscented), moisturizing properties, and so on. In an embodiment, the shaving lubricant is a moisturizer that is easily absorbed by the skin (so that the user would not need to wash it off after shaving).

(12) The fourth side of the inner body is taken up by a water sprayer 220, connected to a water container. The water sprayer 220 is preferably a standard sprayer that is leakproof and that can deliver a sufficient amount of water to the skin in a fine mist that does not cause dripping.

(13) The middle of the inner body comprises a circular protrusion 120 that enables the inner body to be rotated with respect to the housing. In the preferred embodiment, the inner body snaps into position when each one of the attachments is positioned in the opening. In the preferred embodiment, the inner body comprises two circular protrusions 120, one on each side. This facilitates rotation.

(14) In alternate embodiments, the circular protrusion 120 can comprise a handle or key that facilitates rotation. The handle or key may be able to fold so that it can be folded into the body of the circular protrusion when not in use, and unfolded when it needs to be used.

(15) In the preferred embodiment, the housing comprises two pieces that snap together, as shown in FIG. 4. This facilitates assembly of the housing and the inner body.

(16) FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the inner body. As can be seen in the Figure, the water sprayer 220 is connected to a water container 400 that preferably can contain a sufficient amount of water for at least one brief shave. The water container 400 is preferably lightweight and leakproof. In an embodiment, the water container is refillable, and may be opened. In another embodiment, the water container is disposable and cannot be opened. The water container may also comprise a disinfectant agent to prevent bacteria from growing in the water. In an alternate embodiment, the material of the water container may be antibacterial.

(17) The shaving lubricant 230 is preferably a solid bar that attaches to the inner body by a friction fit. Other methods of mounting the shaving lubricant 230 in the inner body are also possible.

(18) As depicted in FIG. 6, the razor cleaning device 300 is positioned for cleaning stray hairs out of the razor during shaving.

(19) The above description is that of the preferred embodiment. Other embodiments of the invention are also possible and are limited solely by the appended claims.