Patent Document

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS  
       [0001]    The present application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 14/552,403, filed Nov. 23, 2014, which takes priority from Provisional Application No. 61/973,204, filed Mar. 31, 2014, which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND  
       [0002]    Shaving is a normal part of life for both men and women. While most people shave in the bathroom or the shower as part of their normal routine, occasionally people require a razor while on-the-go. For example, a woman may notice an area she missed while shaving in the morning, and require a touch-up; a woman may be simply too busy to shave or have forgotten to shave that morning; a traveling professional may require a portable razor for a quick shave at the airport before an important meeting; and so on. All of those applications require a razor that is readily available and easy to use on the go. 
         [0003]    For this reason, many women carry a standard razor with them and dry-shave when the need arises. However, dry-shaving irritates the skin and does not deliver a close shave. For a closer and less irritating shave, water and soap or other shaving lubricant are needed. However, it is cumbersome and inconvenient for a user to carry water, soap, and a razor when out and about. A need exists for a portable razor that incorporates water and a shaving lubricant in a way that more faithfully duplicates the home shaving experience. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0004]    An object of the present invention is to provide a portable razor that supplies a water source, a shaving lubricant, and at least one razor blade in a portable, leak-proof package that can be easily carried. 
         [0005]    In an embodiment, the present invention comprises a body, a razor blade attached to the body, a shaving lubricant attached to the body, and a water container with a sprayer attached to the body. The razor blade is preferably removable and replaceable, as is the shaving lubricant. The water container is preferably refillable. In an embodiment, a second razor blade is also attached to the body. 
         [0006]    In an embodiment, the razor blade (or razor blades) is retractable into the body when not in use. The present invention may also comprise a razor cap covering the razor blade when not in use. 
         [0007]    In an embodiment, the shaving lubricant is a soap bar. The soap bar may be retractable into the body; the present invention may also comprise a soap bar cap covering the soap bar when not in use. 
         [0008]    In an embodiment, the water container is refillable. The shaving lubricant may also be refillable. 
         [0009]    In the preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a housing that comprises an axis of rotation, and an opening. An inner body is located within the housing, and is mounted in such a way as to rotate around the axis of rotation. A first razor blade, a shaving lubricant, and a water sprayer are mounted on the inner body in such a way as to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated. The water sprayer is connected to a water container. The present invention also comprises a cap to cover the opening. 
         [0010]    In an embodiment, a second razor blade is also mounted on the inner body in such a way as to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated. 
         [0011]    The shaving lubricant is preferably a soap bar. In the preferred embodiment, the soap bar is removable. Other shaving lubricants may also be used. 
         [0012]    The water container is preferably refillable, and may also be removable for easier refilling. 
         [0013]    The inner body is preferably square or rectangular and including two razor blades, but may also be triangular and only include one razor blade. Any other shape may be used as long as it permits the razor blade or blades, the shaving lubricant, and the water sprayer to be exposed through the opening when the inner body is rotated. 
         [0014]    The housing is preferably round, but may be any other shape as long as the inner body may rotate freely within it and the razor blade or blades, shaving lubricant, and water sprayer are exposed when the inner body is rotated. 
         [0015]    In an embodiment, the present invention may also comprise a razor cleaning device for cleaning stray hairs out of the razor during shaving. 
     
    
     
       LIST OF FIGURES  
         [0016]      FIG. 1  shows the preferred embodiment of the travel razor of the present invention with the cap on. 
           [0017]      FIGS. 2A-2C  show the preferred embodiment of the travel razor of the present invention with the cap off. 
           [0018]      FIG. 3  shows a view of the inner body of the travel razor of the present invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 4  shows an exploded view of the travel razor of the present invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 5  shows an exploded view of the inner body of the travel razor of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
       [0021]      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. 
         [0022]      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. 
         [0023]    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. 
         [0024]      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&#39;s razors, and are removable and replaceable. 
         [0025]    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). 
         [0026]    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. 
         [0027]    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. 
         [0028]    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. 
         [0029]    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. 
         [0030]      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. 
         [0031]    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. 
         [0032]    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.

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