Apparatus for testing razor blades and method for same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11685069
APP PUB NO 20200376698A1
SERIAL NO

16928417

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An apparatus for testing a razor blade comprises a base, a material support table, a material sample, a transport carriage, a blade retention assembly, and a razor blade. The material support table is supported by the base. The transport carriage is movably coupled with the base and is movable with respect to the material support table between a start position and an end position. The blade retention assembly is movably coupled with the transport carriage and is movable with respect to the material support table between a blade-engaged position and a blade disengaged position. The blade retention assembly is movable together with the transport carriage between the start position and the end position. The blade is releasably attached to the blade retention assembly. The razor blade contacts the material sample when the blade retention assembly is in the blade-engaged position. Methods are also provided.

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THE GILLETTE COMPANY LLCBOSTON MA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bradley, Peter Reading, GB 18 154
Sonnenberg, Neville Newton, US 49 608

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