Patent ID: 7547244
Filing Date: 2009-06-16
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for sharpening a cutting edge of one or more razor blades secured within a holder, the holder having a head for retaining the one or more razor blades in a cutting position and a handle affixed to the head, the apparatus comprising: a housing having a razor slot adapted to receive the head; a sharpening assembly disposed in the housing and including a sharpening member positioned adjacent the razor slot, wherein the sharpening member is adapted to engage the cutting edge of the one or more razor blades in the cutting position; a motor assembly disposed in the housing and coupled to the sharpening assembly, wherein the motor assembly is adapted to transmit a high frequency vibration to the sharpening assembly, with a direction of vibration of the sharpening member being along the cutting edge of the one or more razor blades.