US-12617110-B2 - Shaving razor component test method

Abstract

A method of testing a shaving razor component by providing a rotatable clamp having a pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive the first end of the shaving razor component. A fixed clamp is provided. A first end of the shaving razor component is secured to the rotatable clamp. A second end of the shaving razor component is secured to the fixed clamp. The rotatable clamp is rotated. The rotation of the rotatable clamp causes the shaving razor component to fail.

Inventors

• Joseph Lorenzo Whitmore, IV
• Sana Fatema Pirmohamed
• Eric Viveros Borges
• Jeffrey Torres Couto

Assignees

• THE GILLETTE COMPANY LLC

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20230417

Claims (19)

1. 1 . A shaving razor component test method comprising the steps of: providing a rotatable clamp having a pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive a first end of the shaving razor component; providing a fixed clamp; securing the first end of the shaving razor component to the rotatable clamp; securing a second end of the shaving razor component to the fixed clamp; rotating the rotatable clamp, wherein said rotating causes the shaving razor component to fail.
2. 2 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable clamp comprises a first plurality of magnets.
3. 3 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of magnets imparts a clamping force of about 1 N to about 30 N to the first end of the shaving razor component.
4. 4 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 1 , wherein the fixed clamp comprises a second plurality of magnets.
5. 5 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 4 , wherein the second plurality of magnets imparts a clamping force of about 1 N to about 30 N to the second end of the shaving razor component.
6. 6 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable clamp further comprises a pair of gripping teeth disposed in at least one of the pair of cooperating grooves.
7. 7 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 1 , wherein the fixed clamp comprises a pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive the second end of the shaving razor component.
8. 8 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 1 , wherein the fixed clamp further comprises a pair of gripping teeth disposed in at least one of the pair of cooperating grooves.
9. 9 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 1 , further comprising measuring a duration of the rotating step.
10. 10 . A shaving razor component test method comprising the steps of: providing a first rotatable clamp; providing a first fixed clamp; securing a first end of a first shaving razor component to the first rotatable clamp; securing a second end of the first shaving razor component to the first fixed clamp; providing a second rotatable clamp; providing a second fixed clamp; securing a first end of a second shaving razor component to the second rotatable clamp; securing a second end of the second shaving razor component to the second fixed clamp; and rotating the first rotatable clamp and the second rotatable clamp simultaneously, wherein said rotating causes at least one of the first shaving razor component and the second shaving razor component to fail.
11. 11 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 10 , wherein the first rotatable clamp comprises a first plurality of magnets and the first fixed clamp comprises a second plurality of magnets.
12. 12 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 11 , wherein the first plurality of magnets imparts a first clamping force of about 1 N to about 30 N to the first end of the first shaving razor component, and wherein the second plurality of magnets imparts a second clamping force of about 1 N to about 30 N to the second end of the first shaving razor component.
13. 13 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 10 , wherein the second rotatable clamp comprises a third plurality of magnets and the second fixed claim comprises a fourth plurality of magnets.
14. 14 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 13 , wherein the third plurality of magnets imparts a first clamping force of about 1 N to about 30 N to the first end of the second shaving razor component, and wherein the fourth plurality of magnets imparts a second clamping force of about 1 N to about 30 N to the second end of the second shaving razor component.
15. 15 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 10 , wherein the first rotatable clamp comprises a first pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive the first end of the first shaving razor component, and wherein the first fixed clamp comprises a second pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive the second end of the first shaving razor component.
16. 16 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 10 wherein the first rotatable clamp further comprises a first pair of gripping teeth disposed in at least one of the first pair of cooperating grooves, and wherein the first fixed clamp further comprises a second pair of gripping teeth disposed in at least one of the second pair of cooperating grooves.
17. 17 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 10 , wherein the second rotatable clamp comprises a first pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive the first end of the second shaving razor component, and wherein the second fixed clamp comprises a second pair of cooperating grooves shaped to receive the second end of the second shaving razor component.
18. 18 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 11 , wherein the second rotatable clamp further comprises a first pair of gripping teeth disposed in at least one of the first pair of cooperating grooves, and wherein the second fixed clamp further comprises a second pair of gripping teeth disposed in at least one of the second pair of cooperating grooves.
19. 19 . A shaving razor component test method of claim 10 , further comprising measuring a first time, corresponding to a duration of the rotating step, continuing to rotate the first rotatable clamp and the second rotatable clamp simultaneously, wherein said continued rotating causes at least one of the first shaving razor component and the second shaving razor component to fail, measuring a second time, corresponding to a duration of the continuing to rotate step, and comparing the first time to the second time.

Description

FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to methods for testing shaving razor components and more specifically to methods for testing the flexibility, strength, and/or resiliency of shaving razor components. BACKGROUND Consumers of disposable and system shaving razors (i.e., razor handles having a replaceable razor cartridge) continue to demand improved product performance. As a result, razor manufacturers continually try to improve upon various shaving razor performance attributes that are desired by consumers. However, even when a better shaving razor is designed and manufactured, razor manufacturing companies, advertisers, and retailers face difficulty in communicating to the consumers, especially in a meaningful, clear, and visual manner, that a particular shaving razor component demonstrates improved or more effective performance, comfort, or other benefits compared to other shaving razor products. Accordingly, there is a need for an apparatus and/or a method for demonstrating to consumers particular advantages of using certain shaving razors. There is also a need for a method to demonstrate the flexibility, strength, and/or resiliency of shaving razor components and to communicate these differences to consumers clearly. The discussion of shortcomings and needs existing in the field prior to the present disclosure is in no way an admission that such shortcomings and needs were recognized by those skilled in the art prior to the present disclosure. SUMMARY Various embodiments solve the above-mentioned problems and provide methods useful for demonstrating the flexibility, strength, and/or resiliency of shaving razor components and for communicating these differences to consumers clearly. Various embodiments relate to a shaving razor component test method comprising the steps of providing a rotatable clamp, providing a fixed clamp, securing a first end of a shaving razor component to the rotatable clamp, securing a second end of the shaving razor component to the fixed clamp, and rotating the rotatable clamp. The rotating may cause the shaving razor component to fail. Various embodiments relate to a shaving razor component test method comprising the steps of providing a first rotatable clamp, providing a first fixed clamp, securing a first end of a first shaving razor component to the first rotatable clamp, securing a second end of the first shaving razor component to the first fixed clamp, providing a second rotatable clamp, providing a second fixed clamp, securing a first end of a second shaving razor component to the second rotatable clamp, securing a second end of the second shaving razor component to the second fixed clamp, and rotating the first rotatable clamp and the second rotatable clamp simultaneously. The rotating may cause at least one of the first shaving razor component and the second shaving razor component to fail. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of various embodiments will become better understood with reference to the following description, figures, and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Many aspects of this disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following figures. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram providing a front view of a razor component testing apparatus. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a razor component testing apparatus. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a razor component testing apparatus during a rotation of a rotatable clamp. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a razor component. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a rotatable clamp clamping a razor component. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram providing an exploded isometric view of a rotatable clamp. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram providing an exploded isometric bottom view of a rotatable clamp. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a fixed clamp clamping a razor component. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram providing an exploded isometric view of a fixed clamp. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram providing an exploded isometric bottom view of a fixed clamp. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a razor component testing apparatus. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a pair of razor components. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a razor component testing apparatus during a rotation of a rotatable clamp assembly. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of a body of a razor component testing apparatus. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram providing a top view of a body of a razor component testing apparatus. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram providing a cross-sectional view of the body of the razor component testing apparatus shown in FIG. 15, along line A-A. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram providing an isometric view of fixed clamp of a razor component testing apparatus. FIG. 18 is a s