Patent ID: 7469477
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A razor assembly, comprising: a razor cartridge that includes one or more razor blades, the razor cartridge having a skin contact surface with a first surface area and each razor blade having a cutting edge; a shaving aid body comprising an erodible solid body comprising one or more shaving aid materials, the shaving aid body having a skin contact surface with a second surface area; a handle; and a linkage that is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body, the linkage including a base at least partially embedded within the shaving aid body, the base including an aperture sized to receive the razor cartridge; wherein the second surface area is larger than the first surface area; and wherein, during a shaving process, the linkage self adjusts to allow movement of the shaving aid body relative to the handle to maintain an orientation between the skin contact surface of the shaving aid body and the cutting edges of the razor blades; and wherein movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction.