RELATED APPLICATION:

This is a utility of the provisional application of U.S. Application Serial No. 62/712,202 filed on July 30, 2018 and entitled“Portable Shaving Apparatus”.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION:

This invention relates to a portable shaving apparatus and more specifically to a portable shaving apparatus having a one head to multiple head design with an ergonomic handle design with a grip, a detachable drive unit, and a detachable shaving unit allow for a design that prevents debris, dead skin, dirt, oil, and water from interfering with optimal performance of the shaving apparatus as well as making the shaving inoperable or broken. The design further allows a user to easily wash the shaving unit with water for cleaning and optimal performance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

In an embodiment of the invention, the present invention provides for a shaving apparatus comprising a handle having an internal cavity that contains a power source, a motor, a transmission, a drive, and at least one light source, the handle also has a top and bottom surface; a drive unit having a sealed cavity that contains a gear system, the drive unit having a top and bottom surface; a shaving unit having at least one shaving head, a flex surface, a frame, and a frame lock; and wherein the handle connects to the drive unit allowing the drive to provide power to the gear system of the drive unit, and wherein the drive unit connects to the shaving unit allowing the gear system to provide power to at least on shaving head.

In another embodiment, the power source supplies power to the motor and the apparatus comprises at least one light source. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus has a second light source powered the power source. In a further embodiment, the power source is chosen from a group comprising a disposable battery, a rechargeable battery, a solar cell, and combinations thereof.

In still another embodiment, the sealed cavity of the drive unit prevents debris from entering the gear system. In a further embodiment, the sealed cavity of the drive unit prevents debris, dirt, hair trimming, skin cells, and water from entering the gear system and preventing operation of the shaving apparatus.

In another embodiment, the handle has a raised collar with at least one protrusion which is designed to be received by a raised circular wall with notches on the drive unit to create a detachable connection between the handle and the drive unit.

In still another embodiment, the drive unit has a drive that is designed to be received by a drive head receiver of the drive unit which transmits power to the gear system. In yet another embodiment, the drive unit has at least one subhead that is attached to the gear system that is received by a sub head receiver of the shaving head providing power to the at least one shaving head.

In a further embodiment, the drive unit has at least four subheads that are attached to the gear system that is received by sub head receivers of the shaving head providing power to the at least four shaving heads. In another embodiment, the shaving unit has a sprung frame that holds the at least one shaving head in place with a frame lock and allows the flex surface of the one shaving unit to adjust to contours of a surface being shaved by a user. In still another embodiment, the shaving unit has a sprung frame that holds the at least four shaving heads in place with a frame lock and allows the flex surfaces of the at least four shaving units to adjust to contours of a surface being shaved by a user.

In yet another embodiment, the gear system of drive unit that has a subhead that is designed to be received by the sub head receiver.

In a further embodiment, the handle has a continuous grip to allow a user to easily hold the apparatus. In another embodiment, the handle has a charging port to recharge the power source. In still another embodiment the handle has a charge indicator to allow a user to know that the apparatus is charging. In yet another embodiment, the handle has a charge indicator to allow a user to know that the apparatus is charged and needs to be charged.

In a further embodiment, the apparatus has at least two shaving heads. In another embodiment, the apparatus has at least three shaving heads. In yet a further embodiment, the apparatus has at least four shaving heads. In yet another embodiment, an apparatus wherein the handle has a flat top, a flat bottom, and flat sides that are curved where the flat sides meet the flat top and the flat bottom making the handle easy to grip for a user.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a shaving apparatus comprising a handle having an internal cavity for containing a power source, a motor, a transmission, a drive, and at least one light source; a drive unit comprising a gear system, the drive unit having a sealed cavity; and a shaving unit having at least one shaving head, a flexible surface, a frame, and a frame lock, the handle being connected to the drive unit, the drive unit being connected to the shaving unit, the gear system of the drive unit provides power to the apparatus to thereby allow the shaving head to move and cut a user’s hair.

In still another embodiment, the handle is constructed of a depressible and textured material.

In yet a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a shaving apparatus comprises a handle having an internal cavity for containing a power source, a motor, a transmission, a drive, and at least one light source; at least one storage compartment; a drive unit comprising a gear system; a shaving unit having at least one shaving head, a flexible surface, a frame, and a frame lock, the handle being connected to the drive unit, the drive unit being connected to the shaving unit, the gear system of the drive unit provides power to the apparatus to thereby allow the shaving head to move and cut a user’s hair.

In yet another embodiment, the apparatus has a storage compartment located in the handle. In still yet another embodiment the apparatus has a storage compartment located in the drive unit. In still a further environment the apparatus has storage compartment located in the shaving unit.

In still yet a further embodiment, the present invention provides a shaving apparatus comprising a handle having an internal cavity for containing a power source, a motor, a transmission, and a drive; a drive unit comprising a gear system; a shaving unit having at least one shaving head, a flexible surface, a frame, and a frame lock, the handle being connected to the drive unit, the drive unit being connected to the shaving unit, the gear system of the drive unit provides power to the apparatus to thereby allow the shaving head to move and cut a user’s hair, the shaving unit having at least one light. In still another embodiment, the apparatus comprising a power source, a motor, a transmission, and a drive, the power source provides power to the light and wherein the light illuminates user’s target area for shaving.

In yet a further embodiment, the presently claimed invention also relates to a shaving apparatus comprising: a handle having an internal cavity for containing a power source, a motor, a transmission, and a drive, at least a portion of the handle being constructed of a material that is depressible and textured; a drive unit comprising a gear system; a shaving unit having at least one shaving head, a flexible surface, a frame, and a frame lock, the handle being connected to the drive unit, the drive unit being connected to the shaving unit, the gear system of the drive unit provides power to the apparatus to thereby allow the shaving head to move and cut a user’s hair.

In still yet another embodiment, the material for the handle is constructed of silicone that has texture.

In yet a further embodiment, the apparatus further comprises an ejection mechanism, the ejection mechanism separates the handle from the drive unit.

In another embodiment, the drive unit is pivotally connected to the shaving unit, the apparatus further comprises a release mechanism to allow access to frame, frame lock, shaving heads of the shaving unit.

In still a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a shaving apparatus comprising: a handle having an internal cavity for containing a power source, a motor, a transmission, a drive, and at least one light source; a drive unit comprising a gear system, the drive unit having a sealed cavity; a shaving unit having at least one shaving head, a flexible surface, a frame, and a frame lock, the handle being connected to the drive unit, the drive unit being connected to the shaving unit, the gear system of the drive unit provides power to the apparatus to thereby allow the shaving head to move and cut a user’s hair, the drive unit is pivotally connected to the shaving unit; at least one ejection mechanism for separating the handle from the drive unit; and a release mechanism to allow access to frame, frame lock, shaving heads of the shaving unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. These drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

FIGURE 1 is top view of the shaving apparatus.

FIGURE 2 is a side view of the shaving apparatus showing handle, inset grip, drive unit and shaving unit.

FIGURE 3 is a view that shows the charging port and charge indicator.

FIGURE 4 is a view of the shaving unit.

FIGURE 5 is a bottom view of the shaving device.

FIGURE 6 shows the drive unit.

FIGURE 7 shows the shaving unit with frame, sub head receiver, and frame lock.

FIGURE 8 shows the sealed drive unit and the sub drive.

FIGURE 9 shows the shaving unit, shaving head, and the flex surface.

Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention is disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows the top of the shaving apparatus 1 having a handle 2 and a power button 21 located on the top surface of that handle 2. The power button 21 allows a user to turn the shaving apparatus on and off.

FIG. 2 shows the shaving apparatus 1 from the side having a handle 2 with a grip 22 made of a material that allows a user to securely and easily grip the shaving apparatus 1. The material can be made from silicone or similar material that allows for increased grip by having a surface which is either depressible, tacky, textured, or combinations thereof. FIG. 2 further shows the drive unit 23 and shaving unit 24 removably attached to one another and also attached to the handle 2. The drive unit 23, shaving unit 24, and handle 2 can be easily separated for storage and cleaning. The handle 22 has an internal cavity that contains a motor, power source, transmission, lights, and circuitry (not shown). The power source provides power to the motor and lights. The motor and transmission are connected to one another, and the transmission is attached to the drive 32 (not shown). The transmission transmits the power motion to the drive 32.

FIG. 3 shows the charge port 25 which allows a user to recharge the power source. There is also, a charge indicator 26 which has a light that indicates the state of the shaving apparatus charge status. The charge indicator 26 tells a user if the shaving apparatus 1 is charging, charged, or needs to be charged.

FIG. 4 shows the drive unit 23 and four shaving heads 27. FIG. 4 further shows how at least part of the handle 2 extends over the perimeter of the drive unit 23 and the shaving heads 27.

FIG. 5 shows the bottom of the handle 2 of the shaving apparatus having translucent, frosted, or clear windows that allow lights 28, 29 to light the surface that is being shaved by the user. It further shows the drive 32, the collar 30 and protrusion 31 of the handle which are received by the drive receiver 33, the wall 34, notch 35 of the drive unit 23. The drive 32 transmits motion and power to the gear system (not shown) of the drive unit 23.

FIG. 6 shows the drive unit 23 having a drive receiver 33, wall 34, and notch 35 which receive the drive 32, the collar 30 and protrusion 31 of the handle 2. FIG. 6 further shows that there are four notches 35, these four notches 35 are spaced apart equally relative to one another. The four notches 35 correspond in arrangement with the four protrusions 31 that are shown in FIG. 5. The notch 35 and protrusion 31 configuration allows the drive unit 23 and handle 2 to always be put together correctly by having four of both the notches 35 and protrusions 31 allows the drive unit 23 to clip on to the handle 2 in any of four possible positions and always be correctly aligned with one another. The notch 35 and protrusion 31 arrangements make the handle 2 and drive unit 23 self-aligning when they are being connected. FIG. 5 also shows how the drive unit 32 is sealed and lacks any opening or exposed areas that would prevent dirt, debris, skin, hair, skin oils, or water into the gear system (not shown) that it contains.

FIG. 7 shows the shaving unit 24 separated from the drive unit 23. When the shaving unit 24 is separated from the drive unit, 23, a user can clean debris from the shaving head(s) 27, the sprung frame 36, and the subhead receivers 37. FIG. 7 shows the shaving unit 24 with a resilient or sprung frame 36 which is kept in place by drive lock 38. A user can unlock the drive lock 38 to remove the sprung frame 36 and remove the shaving heads 27 to allow for more efficient cleaning and debris removal. The frame 36 biases the shaving head(s) 27 against the flex surface 40 of the shaving unit. This allows the movable flex surface 40 to adjust to the contours of a user’s body while they use the shaving apparatus 1. FIG. 7 also shows the open design of the shaving unit 24 that allows a user to shake out or rinse the frame 36, subhead receivers 37, and shaving heads 27 for cleaning. The drive lock 38 can be undone by the user to allow them to separate the frame 36 from the shaving heads 27 to aid in the cleaning process.

FIG. 8 shows the unit 23 and the exposed sub heads 39 that are designed to be received by the sub head receivers 37 of the shaving unit 24. The sub heads 39 are powered by the gear system (not shown) of the drive unit and power the shaving heads 27.

FIG. 9 shows the shaving unit 23, shaving heads 27, and the flex surface 40.