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Title:
SHAVING CARTRIDGE WITH ENHANCED RINSABILITY
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/003241
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The present invention relates to razor cartridge with a multifunctional seat that is attachable to a handle, plurality of blades without the spacers and a multifunctional cap obviating the use of spacers in between blades.The Multifunctional seat provided with protrusions / selective seat and multifunctional cap with corresponding provisions to hold respective blade on the seat enables to dispose plurality of blades parallelly with respect to each other without the use of spacers and yet holding the blades rigidly in their predisposed positions during shaving and providing flushing channels for cleaning of the shaving debris during rinsing of the cartridge after shaving.

Inventors:
BITTENCOURT ANTONIO CARLOS ACATAUASSU (BR)
MOHITE YOGESH HUMBIRRAO (IN)
Application Number:
PCT/IN2018/050278
Publication Date:
January 03, 2019
Filing Date:
May 05, 2018
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
SUPER MAX PERSONAL CARE PVT LTD (IN)
International Classes:
B26B21/22
Domestic Patent References:
WO2017092881A12017-06-08
Foreign References:
US4403412A1983-09-13
US5070612A1991-12-10
Other References:
See also references of EP 3645222A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
GANGULI, Prabuddha (IN)
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Claims:
WE CLAIM:

1 . A razor cartridge comprising

multifunctional seat (1 14), plurality of blades, a multifunctional cap (1 10) obviating the use of spacersin between blades; the multifunctional seat (1 14) comprising a substantially rectangular shaped platform (300) that has substantially flat surface (30) contoured due to rectangular openings (31 , 33, 34 and 36) which are in longitudinal direction and rectangular openings 32 and 35 which are in transverse direction, the flat surface (30) is the first seat for the first blade (1 1 1 ), a selective seat for the second blade (1 12) is in the form of a first set of protrusions, a selective seat for the third blade (1 13) in the form of a second set of protrusions; a multifunctional cap (1 10) comprising stacking pins, protrusions corresponding to the said first and second set of protrusions provided on the said multifunctional seat; blades provided with a set of apertures that coincide and provides an opening to receive the respective seat of protrusions; whereinthe said multifunctional seat (1 14) in combination with a multifunctional cap (1 10) eliminates need of spacers.

2. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said substantially flat surface (30) of the said rectangular shaped platform is contoured due to rectangular openings (31 , 33, 34 and 36) is in longitudinal direction and rectangular openings (32 and 35) which are in transverse direction to provide passage for flushing of debris

wherein the said flat surface (30) is the first seat for the first blade (1 1 1 ).

3. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first set of selective seat for the second blade (1 12) comprises of a first set of the first protrusion (350), second protrusion (351 ), third protrusion (352), fourth protrusion (353), fifth protrusion (354) and sixth protrusion (355); the first protrusion (350) is disposed around a hole (360) which is used to receive stacking pin of the multifunctional cap, the protrusion (350) is in the form of a rectangular block disposed on the circumference of the said hole

(360) following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides, the said second protrusion (351 ) is disposed on the circumference of the second hole (361 ), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the second protrusion (351 ) is equal to vertical distance from the surface (30) that of the first the protrusion (350), the second protrusion (351 ) is in the form of a rectangular block disposed on the circumference of the said hole (361 ) following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly, the said third protrusion (352) is disposed on the circumference of the third hole (362), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the said third protrusion (352) is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface (30) of the first protrusion

(350) and second protrusion (351 ), the horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said second blade for the said second protrusion (351 ) and the said third protrusion (352) is equal, the third protrusion (352) is disposed on the circumference of the third hole

(362), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the said third protrusion (352) is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface (30) of the said first the protrusion (350) and second protrusion (351 ), the horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said second blade for the said second protrusion

(351 ) and the said third protrusion (352) is preferably equal, the fourth protrusion (353) is disposed on the circumference of the fourth opening (363), the vertical distance from the surface (1 12) of the said fourth protrusion (353) is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface (1 12) of the first the protrusion (350), second protrusion (351 ) and the third protrusion (352), the horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said second blade for the said first protrusion (350) and the said fourth protrusion (353) is preferably equal, the fifth protrusion (354) and sixth protrusion (355) are placed on either side of the platform (300), the horizontal seat surface area of protrusion (354 and 355) are preferably equal.

A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second set of selective seat for the third blade (1 13) comprises of first protrusion (450), second protrusion

(451 ) , third protrusion (452), fourth protrusion (453), fifth protrusion (454) and sixth protrusion (455), the vertical distance from the said first seat (30) to third seat for the third blade 1 13 is greater than that height of the second seat for the second blade (1 12), surface of the blade (1 13) rests on the surface of these protrusions that provide a firm support to the blade (1 13), first protrusion (450) of the set of the second seat is disposed around a hole (360) which is used to receive multifunctional cap stacking pin (1 15), the first protrusion (450) is in the form of a rectangular block disposed on the circumference of the said hole (360) following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides, the second protrusion (451 ) is disposed on the circumference of the second hole (361 ), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the said second protrusion (451 ) is equal to that of the vertical distance of the said first protrusion (450) from the surface (30) of the said first the protrusion, the second protrusion (451 ) is in the form of a rectangular block disposed on the circumference of the said hole (361 ) following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides, the third protrusion (452) is disposed on the circumference of the third hole (362), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the third protrusion

(452) is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface (30) of the first the protrusion (450) and second protrusion (451 ),the horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said third blade for the said second protrusion (451 ) and the said third protrusion (452) is equal, the third protrusion (452) is disposed on the circumference of the third hole (362), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the said third protrusion (452) is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface (30) of the said first protrusion (450) and second protrusion (451 ), the horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said third blade for the said second protrusion (451 ) and the said third protrusion (452) is equal, protrusion (454 and 455) are placed on either side of platform (300), the fourth protrusion (453) is disposed on the circumference of the fourth hole / opening (363), the vertical distance from the said surface (30) of the said fourth protrusion (453) is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface (30) of the said first the protrusion (450), second protrusion (451 ) and the third protrusion (452), the horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said third blade for the said first protrusion (450) and the said fourth protrusion (453) is equal, the horizontal seat surface area of protrusion (454 and 455) are preferably equal.

A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second seat for the second blade 1 12 which is in the form of a set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352 fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 is attached to the said platform 300.

A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first blade 1 1 1 comprises of the first set of apertures 1 1 1 a, 1 1 1 b, 1 1 1 c, 1 1 1 d ,1 1 1 k and 1 1 1 n that coincide and provides an opening to receive the said second set of seats comprising first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354, sixth 355; third set of seats comprising protrusions comprising first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452, fourth protrusion 453, fifth protrusion 454, sixth 455 as well as the holes 360, 361 , 362, 363; there are further openings 1 1 1 e, 1 1 1 f, 1 1 1 g, 1 1 1 h, 1 1 1 i and 1 1 1 jprovided longitudinally to coincide with the said rectangular openings 31 , 33, 34 and 36 to enable flow of shaving debris; there are substantially rectangular slots 1 1 1 1, 1 1 1 m, provided on the width of the blade to enable locate the blade in multifunctional cap locator.

A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said second blade 1 12 comprises of the first set of apertures 1 12a, 1 12b, 1 12c ,1 12d, 1 12n and 1 12k that coincide and provides an opening to receive the said second set of seats comprising protrusions 350, 351 , 352, 353 ,354 and 355; third set of seats comprising protrusions 450, 451 , 452, 453 ,454 and 455 as well as the holes 360, 361 ,362, 363; there are further openings 1 12e, 1 12f, 1 12g, 1 12h, 1 12i and 1 12j provided longitudinally to coincide with the said rectangular cavities / openings 31 , 33, 34 and 36; there are substantially rectangular slots 1 121, 1 12m provided on the width of the blade to enable locate the blade in multifunctional cap locator protrusion, a longitudinal cutting edge 1 12p.

A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the third blade 1 13 comprises of a first set of apertures 1 13a, 1 13b, 1 13c and 1 13d that coincide and provides an opening to receive the said second set of seats comprising protrusions 350, 351 , 352, 353 ,354 and 355; third set of seats comprising protrusions 450, 451 , 452, 453 ,454 and 455 as well as the holes 360, 361 ,362, 363; there are substantially rectangular slots 1 13e and 1 13f provided on the width of the blade to enable locate the blade in themultifunctional cap locator protrusion, a longitudinal cutting edge 1 13p. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the multifunctional cap 1 10 comprises of a set of stacking pins comprising first pin 70, second pin 71 , third pin 72 and fourth pin 73; a substantially flat surface 74 on which the said set of the stacking pins are disposed, location pips 83 and 84; first protrusion 75, second protrusion 76, third protrusion 77, fourth protrusion 78 is provided around the respective stacking pins 70, 71 , 72 and 73 pins to provide support to blades, wherein the first protrusion 75 and fourth protrusion 78 are of same geometry and are at equal vertical distance from the said surface 73 preferably 0.5 to 2 mm; the second protrusion 76 and the third protrusion 77 are of same geometrical shape and are at equal vertical distance as that of the first protrusion 75 and fourth 78; steps 79, 80, 81 and 82 are integral part of the said second, third and fourth protrusions 76, 77, 78 and 79; vertical distance of steps 79 ,80 ,81 and 82 is in the range of 0.3 to 1 mm; geometrical shape of step 79 and 82 is preferably same; geometrical shape of 80 and 81 is preferably same wherein the third blade 1 13 is placed on the said surface 74, the second blade 1 12 is placed on the said steps 79, 80, 81 ,82, the first blade 1 1 1 is placed on surface of protrusion 75, 76, 77 and 78; the said slots of the third blade 1 13e,1 13g, second blade 1 121,1 12m and first blade 1 1 1 1 and 1 1 1 m are located on the said location pip 83 and 84, further these pips are located in cavity 201 and 202 of the seat 1 14.

0. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein ratio of the total surface area of the said substantial flat surface 74 to the total surface area created by the said steps 79, 80, 81 ,82 is 10:1 ; ratio of the total surface area 74 to the total surface area of the said protrusions 75,76,77,78 is 15:1 .

1 1 . A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 4 wherein the ratio of the surface area available for resting of the said second blade of the said first protrusion 450 and the said second protrusion 451 is in the range of 1 : 2 to 1 : 4

12. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 4 wherein the ratio of the total surface area offered by the said third seat for the third blade 1 13 which is in the form of a set of the first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452, fourth protrusion 453, fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455 to the surface area of the first seat surface 30 is in the range of 0.08 :1 to 0.06 :1

13. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 3 wherein occupied total surface area area by all the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 on the surface of the platform 300 is 40% of the total surface area of the said surface of the platform 300.

14. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 3 wherein there is a minimum of 60% open surface area of the said platform 300 between the said protrusions 350 and 351 , protrusions 351 and 352, 352 and 353.

15. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 3 wherein there is a minimum 5 % clamping area for second blade 1 12, and up to 85 % clamping area for first 1 1 1 and third blade 1 13. 16. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 3 wherein the vertical distance of protrusion 350,351 ,352,353,351 ,355 from the surface of the platform 300 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1 mm.

17. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 3 wherein the ratio of the surface area available for resting of the said second blade of the said first protrusion 350 and the said second protrusion 351 is in the rangeof 1 :2 to 1 :4.

18. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 3 wherein the ratio of the total surface area offered by the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 to the surface area of the first seat surface 300 is in the range of 0.08:1 to 0.06 :1 .

19. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein said protrusions are of semi- rectangular, oval, flat oval, any other polygonal shaped geometry.

20. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 4 wherein the third set protrusions are for the third blade 1 13 are at and predefined vertical distance 0.8 mm to 2 mm from the said first seat surface 30.

21 . A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 4 wherein the vertical distance from the said first seat 30 of the said first protrusion 450 is in a manner to enable appropriate distance 0.4 mm to 1 mm between the said third blade 1 13 and second blade 1 12. 22. A razor cartridge as claimed in claims 1 , 9 wherein the multifunctional cap 1 10 comprises a polystyrene-polyethylene oxide blend in a hydrodynamic form of lubricating strip 1 15, that is affixed to the upper surface of the multifunctional cap 1 10 in order to improve the gliding of the cartridge during shaving; the multifunctional cap member 1 10 is a moulded lube strip 1 15 glued. 23. A razor cartridge as claimed in claims 1 , 3 wherein the said the first set of selective seat for second blade 1 12 comprising first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 is made of a compressible material enable height adjustment and floating configuration. 24. A razor cartridge as claimed in claims 1 , 3 wherein the first set of selective seat for second blade 1 12 the second seat for the second blade 1 12 comprising first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 have height adjustable provision. 25. A razor cartridge as claimed in claims 1 , 4 wherein the second set of selective seat for the third blade 1 13 comprising first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452 and fourth protrusion 453 fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455 is made of a compressible material to enable height adjustment and floating configuration.

26. A razor cartridge as claimed in claims 1 , 4 wherein the second set of selective seat for the third blade 1 13 comprising first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452 and fourth protrusion 453 fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455 have height adjustable provision. 27. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the multifunctional seat 1 14 is integrated with a handle.

28. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the multifunctional seat 1 14 is attachable to a handle.

29. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein the blade cartridge may be permanently or detachably connected to a handle by structures 500 and 501 formed on the bottom surface of the multifunctional seat 1 14.

30. A razor cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are more than two blades disposed and have respective seats provided in the said multifunctional seat

Description:
TITLE: SHAVING CARTRIDGE WITH ENHANCED RINSABILITY

Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a shaving razor. In particular, the present invention relates to razor cartridgewith a multifunctional seat that is attachable to a handle, plurality of blades without the spacers and a multifunctional cap obviating the use of spacersin between blades.

Background of the Invention

The shaving cartridges use multiple blades for effective shaving. The multiple blades have to be parallel to each other and rigidly clamped with each other. To achieve this there is requirement of a spacer in between two blades. This limits ability to accommodate larger number of blades in the limited vertical space in the cartridge. There is disadvantage of these spacers as they block debris generated during shaving. This debris contains shaving foam/cream and hair. Good shaving cartridges should have good rinsability to clean this debris which is composed basically of hair, shaving foam and skin exfoliated during shaving.

Prior art has cartridges with stacked blades with spacers. The present invention provides cartridges having multiple blades without the use of spacers.

Following is the relevant prior art: The US patent 6430818 discloses the shaving cartridge including a platform member having a blade seat, and a guard member located forward of and parallel to the blade seat so as to form a longitudinal slot between the blade seat and the guard member. A first blade is disposed on the blade seat such that the cutting edge of the blade is located rearwardly of the guard member. A spacer is located on the upper surface of the first blade. The spacer includes an upper surface having a plurality of protruding members extending therefrom and extending through apertures on a second blade such that the second blade is disposed on the upper surface of the spacer. The first blade has apertures that allow debris to flow between the first and second blades and downward through the aperture in the first blade and out through the platform member. A third blade is disposed on an upper surface of the protruding members of the spacer, thereby forming a gap defined by the second and third blades. The blade cartridge also includes a cap member having staking pins extending downwardly therefrom which are used to permanently affix the blade seat, blades, spacer, and cap member together.

The US patent 3724070 discloses the conventional razor with spacers including a platform member connected to a cap member with blade means disposed there between. The blade means comprises a plurality of blade members having cutting edges extending in the same direction, whereby in a shaving operation all the cutting edges are utilized substantially simultaneously.

The US Patent 5661907 discloses a razor blade assembly for mounting on a handle via a pivotal connection, the assembly including a housing that carries three blade members, each having leading edges, and has a guard portion, a cap structure, and arcuate bearing surfaces below the blade carrying portion that pivotally engage shell bearing connections of the handle.

The prior art suffers from the following limitations:

The use of spacers creates obstructions in between blade and in longitudinal direction resulting in negatively affecting rinsability.

■ The complexity in construction and number of spacers poses a challenge to manufacture

It is not riveted cartridges (as disclosed in US Patent.5661907)

There is an unmet need to provide shaving cartridge comprising plurality of blades parallelly disposed with respect to each other without the use of spacers and yet holding the blades rigidly in their predisposed positions during shaving and providing flushing channels for cleaning of the shaving debris during rinsing of the cartridge after shaving.

Summary of the Invention

The main object of the invention is to provide a shaving razor cartridge without the use of spacers. Further object of the invention is to provide a shaving razor cartridge with a multifunctional seatattachable to a handle, a plurality of blades and a multifunctional cap, obviating the use of spacersin between the blades.

Another object of the invention is to provide a multifunctional seat provided with protrusions / selective seat and a multifunctional cap with corresponding provisions to hold respective blade on the seat.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide protrusions on the said multifunctional seat and corresponding protrusions on the multifunctional cap that enable substantially parallel disposition of the blades without the use of spacers.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide said protrusions on the multifunctional seat and corresponding protrusions on the multifunctional capto enable substantially enhance area available for flushing debris.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide the respective protrusions and resting surface area of the protrusion for respective blade in a manner to provide rigid support to the respective blades yet provide area for flushing the debris. Yet another object of the invention is to provide the said protrusions that are integrated with the seat and corresponding protrusions on the multifunctional cap.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide attachable respective protrusions for the respective blades wherein the said protrusions are attached to the seat.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide attachable respective protrusions for the respective blades wherein the said protrusions are attached to the multifunctional cap.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide the compressible protrusions having compression enabling action to enable floating blade arrangement.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a spring loaded protrusions to enable floating blade arrangement.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide height adjustable respective protrusions for respective blades. Yet another object of the invention is to provide the said protrusions of different material than the said material of construction of the seat.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a multifunctional seat that is attachable to a handle. Yet another object of the invention is to provide blades with respective insertion cavities / slots.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide at least two blades

Yet another object of the invention is to provide three blades.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide more than three blades. Thus in accordance with the invention, multifunctional seat, plurality of blades, a multifunctional cap obviating the use of spacersin between blades;

The multifunctional seat comprises of a substantially rectangular shaped platform that has substantially flat surface contoured due to rectangular openings which are in longitudinal direction and rectangular openings and which are in transverse direction, the flat surface is the first seat for the first blade, a selective seat for the second blade is in the form of a first set of protrusions, a selective seat for the third blade in the form of a second set of protrusions; amultifunctional capis comprised of stacking pins, protrusions corresponding to the said first and second set of protrusions provided on the said multifunctional seat; blades provided with a set of apertures that coincide and provides an opening to receive the respective seat of protrusions; whereinthe said multifunctional seat in combination with a multifunctional cap eliminates need of spacers.

Another aspect of the invention is to provide a multifunctional seat with respective protrusions for respective blades to enable dispose the blades substantially parallel at a predefined distance to enable effective flushing of debris. In another aspect of the invention, the said multifunctional seat is integrated with the handle.

In another aspect of the invention, the said multifunctional seat is attached to the handle in a manner that it can swivel as per the contour during shaving. In another aspect of the invention, the said multifunctional seat is configured to receive and substantially parallelly dispose two, three or more than three blades.

In another aspect of this invention is to enable position of blade should be as per desired geometry of shaving without disturbing it.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Features and advantages of this invention will become apparent in the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 Conventional Cartridge with Spacers (Sheet 1 )

Figure 2a Cartridge with the Multifunctional Seat and Multifunctional Cap (Sheet 2) Figure 2b Cartridge (Sheet 2)

Figure 3 Multifuctional Seat (Sheet 3)

Figure 3aSide view of the Multifunctional Seat 1 14 (Sheet 4)

Figure 4First Blade (Sheet 5)

Figure 5Second Blade (Sheet 6) Figure 6Third Blade (Sheet 7)

Figure 7Multifunctional Cap 1 10 (Sheet 8)

Figure 8 Section view AA showing Debris flow path between the blades (Sheet 9)

The conventional cartridge with three blades is depicted in Figure 1. It comprises of a seat 7 and blades 2, 3 and 4. The spacers 5 and 6 that are in the form of a lamina as illustrated in the Figure 1 are provided in between the said blades. The blades and spacers are placed on a stacking pin 8 and at seat 7 wherein the stacking pin 8 is engaged in holes 9 on the seat 7. The blades cut hair off the skin and the debris comprising of, hair, shaving cream/foam, skin etc. needs to be flushed off for effective shaving. The spacers 5 and 6 are solid lamina that occupies substantial area between the blades creating an obstacle / hindrance for debris to flush out from the passage between the two consecutive blades. The cap has also a lubricating strip 10 formed or glued on it.

The cartridge of the present invention is depicted in Figure 2a. The razor cartridge comprises of a multifunctional seat 114, plurality of blades (indicated by numerals 111 , 112 and 113) and a multifunctional cap110 obviating the use of spacersin between blades. The novel and inventive geometry and construction of the said multifunctional seat 114 in combination with a multifunctional cap110 eliminates need of the spacers. Figure 2b depicts the section line position of the cartridge used for this sectional view that is used in Figure 8 to illustrate debris flow path. Figure 3 depicts the details of the said multifunctional seat 114. It comprises of a substantially rectangular shaped platform 300. It has substantially flat surface 30 which is contoured due to rectangular openings 31 , 33, 34 and 36 which are in longitudinal direction and rectangular openings 32 and 35 which are in transverse direction, they provide passage for flushing of debris. The said flat surface 30 is the first seat for the first blade 111.

A selective seat for the second blade 112 is in the form of a first set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 as illustrated in Figure 3. The surface of the blade 112 rests on the surface of these protrusions and a firm support is provided to the blade 112. These second set protrusions are for the second blade 112 are at a predefined vertical distance from the said first seat surface 30. This construction enables maintain distance between the said first blade 111 and the second blade 112 obviating the use of the conventional spacer. The first protrusion 350 of the said set of the second seatis disposed around a hole 360 which is used to receive multifunctional cap stacking pin of the multifunctional cap.The said protrusion 350 is in the form of a rectangular block disposed on the circumference of the said hole 360 following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides as depicted in the Figure 3.

In one of the embodiments the occupied total surface area (footprint) area by all the said protrusions (the said set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355)on thesurface of the platform 300 is of the order of 40% of the total surface area of the said surface of the platform 300.

In yet another embodiment there is a minimum of 60% opening / open surface area of the said platform 300 between the said protrusions 350 and 351 , 351 and 352, 352 and 353.

In yet another embodiment , minimum 5 % clamping area for second blade 112, and up to 85 % clamping area for first 111 and third blade 113.

In another embodiment the said protrusions are of semi-rectangular, oval, flat oval, any other polygonal shaped geometry. In another embodiment the vertical distance of protrusion 350,351 ,352,353,351 ,355 from the surface of the platform 300 is in the range of0.3 mm to 1 mm.

The said second protrusion 351 is disposed on the circumference of the second hole 361. The height vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said second protrusion 351 is equal to vertical distance from the surface 30 that of the said first the protrusion 350. The said second protrusion 351 is in the form of a rectangular blockdisposed on the circumference of the said hole 361 following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides as depicted in the Figure 3 and Figure 3A. The said third protrusion 352 is disposed onthe circumference of the third hole / opening 362. The height / vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said third protrusion 352 is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface 30 of the said first the protrusion 350 and second protrusion 351. The horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said second blade for the said second protrusion 351 and the said third protrusion 352 is equal. The said third protrusion 352 is disposed onthe circumference of the third hole 362. The vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said third protrusion 352 is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface 30 of the said first the protrusion 350 and second protrusion 351. The horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said second blade for the said second protrusion 351 and the said third protrusion 352 is preferably equal.

The ratio of this surface area (available for resting of the said second blade) of the said first protrusion 350 and the said second protrusion 351 is in the rangeof 1 :2 to 1 :4. The ratio of the total surface area offered by thesaid second seat for the second blade 112 (in the form of a set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355) to the surface area of the first seat surface 30is in the range of0.08:1 to 0.06 :1 . The said fourth protrusion 353 is disposed onthe circumference of the fourth opening 363. The vertical distance from the said surface 112 of the said fourth protrusion 353 is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface 112 of the said first the protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 and the third protrusion 352. The horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said second blade for the said first protrusion 350 and the said fourth protrusion 353 is preferably equal. To this to avoid cantilever effect, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 are placed on either side of platform 300.The horizontal seat surface area of protrusion 354 and 355 are preferably equal.

A selective seat for the third blade 113 is in the form of a second set of the first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452, fourth protrusion 453, fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 3A. The vertical distance from the said first seat 30 to third seat for the third blade 113 is in the form of a set of the first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452 fourth protrusion 453 , fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455 is greater than that height of the second seat for the second blade 112 thatis in the form of a set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353 , fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355. The surface of the blade 113 rests on the surface of these protrusions and a firm support is provided to the blade 113. These third set protrusions are for the third blade 113 are at and predefined vertical distance 0.8 mm to 2 mm from the said first seat surface 30. This construction enables maintain distance between the said second blade 112 and the third blade 113 obviating the use of the conventional spacer. The first protrusion 450 of the said set of the second seatis disposed around a hole 360 which is used to receive multifunctional cap stacking pin 70.The said first protrusion 450 is in the form of a rectangular block disposed on the circumference of the said hole 360 following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides as depicted in the Figure 3. The vertical distance from the said first seat 30 of the said first protrusion 450 is in a manner to enable appropriate distance 0.4 mm to 1 mm between the said third blade 113 and second blade 112.

The said second protrusion 451 is disposed on the circumference of the second hole 361. The vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said second protrusion 451 is equal to that of the vertical distance of the said first protrusion 450 from the surface 30 of the said first the protrusion. The said second protrusion 451 is in the form of a rectangular blockdisposed on the circumference of the said hole 361 following the contour of the said hole and profiled accordingly on one of the sides as depicted in the Figure 3. The said third protrusion 452 is disposed onthe circumference of the third hole 362. The vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said third protrusion 452 is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface 30 of the said first the protrusion 450 and second protrusion 451. The horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said third blade for the said second protrusion 451 and the said third protrusion 452 is equal. The said third protrusion 452 is disposed onthe circumference of the third hole 362. The vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said third protrusion 452 is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface 30 of the said first protrusion 450 and second protrusion 451. The horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said third blade for the said second protrusion 451 and the said third protrusion 452 is preferably equal. In addition to this to avoid cantilever effect protrusion 454 and 455 are placed on either side of platform 300. The ratio of this surface area (available for resting of the said second blade) of the said first protrusion 450 and the said second protrusion 451 is in the range of 1 : 2 to 1 : 4 The ratio of the total surface area offered by thesaid third seat for the third blade 113 (in the form of a set of the first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452, fourth protrusion 453, fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455 ) to the surface area of the first seat surface 30 is in the range of 0.08 :1 to 0.06 :1.

The said fourth protrusion 453 is disposed onthe circumference of the fourth hole / opening 363. The vertical distance from the said surface 30 of the said fourth protrusion 453 is equal to that of the vertical distance from the surface 30 of the said first the protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 and the third protrusion 452. The horizontal seat surface area available for resting of the said third blade for the said first protrusion 450 and the said fourth protrusion 453 is preferably equal. The horizontal seat surface area of protrusion 454 and 455 are preferably equal.

In one of the embodiments the said second seat for the second blade 112 which is in the form of a set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352 fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355 is attached to the said platform 300.

The skin resting and supporting guard50 is disposed longitudinally as shown in Figure 3. Part 50 is attached to seat 114 and provides rough surface to hold and stretch the skin to give plain skin surface for shaving. This also controls the exposure of the first blade.

Function of cavity 201 and 202 are to give location to Locator protrusion 83 and 84of multifunctional cap. Locator protrusion 83 & 84and cavity 201 & 202 is having bearing fit. Figure 3A illustrates side view of the said multifunctional seat 114 that depicts the clamps 500 and 501 provide beneath the said rectangular shaped platform 300. These protrusions receive the clamping arrangement of handle.

As depicted in Figure4, the first blade 111 comprises of the first set of apertures111a, 111 b, 111c, 111d ,111 k and 111 nthat coincide and provides an opening to receive the said second set of seats (protrusions 350, 351 , 352, 353 ,354 and 355), third set of seats (protrusions 450, 451 , 452, 453 ,454 and 455) as well as holes360, 361 ,362 , 363. There are further openings 111 e, 111 f, 111 g, 111 h, 111 i and mjprovided longitudinally to coincide with the said rectangular openings 31 , 33, 34 and 36to enable flow of debris.There are substantially rectangular slots 1111, 111 m, provided on the width of the blade as shown in the Figure 4. Function of these slots are to locate the blade in multifunctional cap locator protrusion83 and 84.The said blade 111 comprises of a longitudinal cutting edge 111 p.

Figure 5 depicts the said second blade 112. Itcomprises of the first set of apertures 112a, 112b, 112c ,112d, 112n and 112k that coincide and provides an opening to receive the said second set of seats (protrusions 350, 351 , 352, 353 ,354 and 355), third set of seats (protrusions 450, 451 , 452, 453 ,454 and 455) as well as the holes 360, 361 ,362, 363. There are further openings 112e, 112f, 112g, 112h, 112i and 112jprovided longitudinally to coincide with the said rectangular cavities / openings 31 , 33, 34 and 36. There are substantially rectangular slots 1121, 112m provided on the width of the blade as shown in the Figure 5. Function of these slots are to locate the blade in multifunctional cap locator protrusion83 & 84, further these (1121, 112m) slots are preferably of same dim as that of 1111 and 111 m.The said blade 112comprises of a longitudinal cutting edge 112p.

Figure 6 depicts the said third blade 113. Itcomprises of the first set of apertures113a, 113b, 113c and 113d that coincide and provides an opening to receive the said second set of seats (protrusions 350, 351 , 352, 353 ,354 and 355), third set of seats (protrusions 450, 451 , 452, 453 ,454 and 455). There are substantially rectangular slots 113e and 113f provided on the width of the blade as shown in the Figure 6. Function of these slots are to locate the blade in multifunctional cap locator protrusion83 & 84, further these (113e, 113g) slots are preferably of same dim as that of 1121 and 112mThe said blade 113comprises of a longitudinal cutting edge 113p.

Figure 7 depicts the multifunctional cap 110.lt comprises of a set of stacking pins; first pin 70, second pin 71 , third pin 72 and fourth pin 73.lt has substantiallyflat surface 74 on which the stackingpins are placed. The protrusion 75, 76, 77and 78are provided around the stacking pin 70,71 , 72 and 73 pins to provide support to blades. Protrusion is 75 and 78 are of same geometry and equal vertical distance from surface 74 preferably 0.5 to 2 mm. Protrusions 76 and 77 are of same geometrical shape and also equal vertical distance as that of 75 and 78. There are steps 79,80,81 and 82 are integral part of protrusions 76,77,78 and 79. The vertical distance of steps 79 ,80 ,81 and 82 is in the range of 0.3 to 1 mm. Geometrical shape of step79 and 82 preferably same. Geometrical shape of 80 and 81 are preferably same.

The blade third 113 is placed on the surface 74. The second blade 112 is placed on the steps 79, 80,81 ,82. The first blade 111 is placed on surface of protrusion 75,76,77 and 78.

Ratio of Surface area 74 to the surface area created by steps 79, 80 ,81 ,82 is about 10:1 . Ratio of Surface area 74 to the surface area of protrusion 75,76,77,78 is about 15:1 .

Themultifunctional cap contains location protrusions83 and 84. Rectangular slots of the blades113e,113g,1121,112m,111 l and 111 m get located on location pips83 and 84. Further these pips get located in cavity 201 and 202 of seat 114. This arrangement ensures the placement of blade with each other.

Figure 8 depictsCross sectional view of the assembly illustrating the debris flow path. Figure 2b depicts the section line position of the cartridge used for this sectional view. The debris flow Path for the said blade 111 is indicated by the flow path line"a".The debris flow for the said blade 112 is indicated by line "b" between second blade 112and first blade111. As shown in the Figure, "e" is additional debris flow path between second and first blade. The flow line indicating "c" is the debris flow path between third blade 113and second blade 112passing through first blade and seat. The path indicated by "d" is the additional debris flow path between third blade 113 and the second blade112.

In yet another variation, a shaving aid or lubrication applicator 115is affixed or included with the blade cartridge. Typically, as depicted in Figure 2, the multifunctional cap110 comprises a polystyrene-polyethylene oxide blend in the form of lubricating strip 115, Which may be affixed to the upper surface of the multifunctional cap110. During shaving, the polyethylene oxide bleaches out of the styrene matrix. The multifunctional cap member 110 may have a molded lube strip 115 glued on or the lube strip 115 may be moulded onto the multifunctional cap member 110in a second shot. In yet another embodimentthe said second seat for the second blade 112 whichis in the form of a set of the first protrusion 350, second protrusion 351 , third protrusion 352, fourth protrusion 353, fifth protrusion 354 and sixth protrusion 355. is made of a compressible material enable height adjustment and floating configuration. In another variant of this embodiment the said protrusions have height adjustable provision.

In yet another embodiment the third seat for the third blade 113 whichis in the form of a set of the first protrusion 450, second protrusion 451 , third protrusion 452 and fourth protrusion 453fifth protrusion 454 and sixth protrusion 455is made of a compressible material to enable height adjustment and floating configuration. In another variant of this embodiment the said protrusions have height adjustable provision.

In one of the embodiments of the invention the said multifunctional seat 114 is integrated with a handle.

In another embodiment of the invention the said multifunctional seat 114 is attachable to a handle.

In yet a further variation, the blade cartridgemay be permanently or detachably connected to a handle by suitable structures500 and 501 formed on the bottom surface of the multifunctional seat 114.

In another embodiment, there are more than two blades disposed and have respective seats provided in the said multifunctional seat 114.

It is evident that the geometrical configuration of the multifunctional seat and multifunctional cap with the protrusions for the respective seats obviate use of spacers.