Patent ID: 8186063
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A razor comprising a fluid delivery system for conducting fluid from a reservoir to a dispensing opening for application to the skin during shaving, the delivery system including an electrically actuable dispensing device to control delivery of the fluid, and a control device for controlling actuation of the dispensing device, wherein the control device is in proximity or is touch sensitive and includes a sensor element arranged to be brought into contact with or into close proximity to the skin being shaved during the performance of a shaving stroke wherein the sensor element comprises a first electrode and a second electrode and wherein the control device is arranged to produce a control signal to actuate the dispensing device when the razor is brought into contact with the skin for shaving and to deactuate the dispensing device after a predetermined period of actuation and wherein the control device is sensitive to a change in an electrical parameter between the electrodes, wherein said second electrode is arranged so as to be in close proximity to or in contact with the body of the user and wherein said second electrode is provided as part of the razor handle.