REDUCED WATER SHAVING SYSTEM

DISPOSITIF DE RASAGE A QUANTITE D'EAU REDUITE

Description

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DESCRIPTION
Reduced Water Saving System
I have invented a Reduced Water Shaving System that is designed to
significantly reduce the amount of water used while wet shaving. The device
was created as a mechanism to encourage water conservation and provide an
alternative approach to wet shaving.
The invention is perfectly suited for regions of the world where water
conservation is extremely important and is also very useful for travel or
outdoor
activities where people wish to have the option of a wet shave without access
to
running water or traditional washing facilities.
This invention is wet shaving accessory
Most shaving methods rely on lubricants delivered through creams, foams and
gels. Most shaving approaches require running more than 1L of water. Our
system eliminates the need for foams, gels and creams and reduced the amount
of water required to shave. Our products most significant impact is for water
conservation. Our method saves considerable water in the shaving process.
I have included a diagram that shows all the major components. A diagram
showing the basic components. Figure 1. A diagram Figure 2 demonstrating the
internal structures. A diagram Figure 3. Depicting more detailed internal
structures and Figure 4. depicting how a user could hold the system.
The reduced water shaving system has several components a body unit Figure
1. #10 containing a water reservoir Figure1. # 18, A razor cleaning sponge
Figure 1. #14 which can also infused with lubricants and if required
microbicides
to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases in areas of the world where this is

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required and a stopper to seal the water reservoir Figure 1. #20
The reduced water shaving system allows a wet shave using significantly less
water and without the need of traditional shaving foams or creams.
The reduced water shaving system allows the user to control the flow of water
onto the sponge.
The reduced water shaving system consists of a of a box containing a water
reservoir Figure 2. #18 with both a stopper Figure 2. #20 and a valve Figure
2.
#16 and a holder Figure 2. #12 for a sponge Figure 2. #14 containing
lubricants,
microbicides or both.
A person uses the reduced water shaving system by removing a stopper on the
top of our invention Figure 2. #20 and filling the water reservoir with water.
The
box can then be left in the sun if desired to heat the water. When the user
wishes to shave they hold the box in one hand and a razor in the other Figure
4.
with the reservoir towards the top they then use their razor to depress the
top
edge of the sponge Figure 2. #14 nearest the reservoir of the sponge to allow
water to flow from an attached dam material or stopper Figure 3. #30 mounted
to the sponge next to the water reservoir flow channel Figure 2. #16 which is
attached to the water reservoir Figure 2. #18 This action will allow water to
flow
towards the sponge Figure 2. #14 releasing both lubrication and/or
microbicides
which may be inserted in channels in the sponge as indicated in Figure 3. #28
lubricants and or microbicides can be infused into the sponge via variety
different methods. The use of lubricants or microbicides is an optional
component for the use of the Reduced Water Shaving System. As the user
drags the razor over the sponge Figure 4. #14 the water from the water
reservoir
Figure 2. #18 and if used lubricants and or microbicides will also transfer to
the
razor. The user then uses the razor as normal to shave as required. A mirror
affixed above the sponge holder and on the outside of the reservoir allows the

user in the case of shaving one's face to see what they are doing Figure 4.
#22.

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To clean the razor and re-lubricate the user simply applies pressure to the
sponge with the head of the razor. This will release more water through the
reservoir flow channel Figure 2. #16 for cleaning and lubricating the razor
Figure
4. #26 for effective shaving.
After a number of shaves the sponge will deplete its lubricants or
microbicides
and will need to be replaced. The box containing the reservoir and the sponge
receptacle can be used over and over again. Figure 1. #10
The box can be manufactured from any substance be that metal, wood, plastic
or others.
The reduce water shaving system can be used by anyone needing to moisten,
lubricate disinfect or clean a razor for the removal of hair.

Representative Drawing