Container for storing a shaving implement

Abstract

According to the present invention, a container for storing a shaving implement includes a base portion and lid portion. The base portion includes a first cavity sized for receiving a dispenser for replacement razor cartridges as well as a second cavity sized for receiving the shaving implement. The lid portion is hingedly connected to the base portion, and is moveable between a closed position and an open position. When the lid portion is in the closed position, the shaving implement is substantially enclosed therein. The container can also serve as packaging material by inserting an informational card partially within the second cavity, and placing shrinkwrap material around the container (in the closed position) such that at least a portion of the dispenser for replacement razor cartridges are between the container and the shrinkwrap material. The informational card includes a hole for hanging the packaged shaving implement on a store shelf.

1 . A container for storing a shaving implement, comprising: 
 a base portion having a first cavity sized for receiving a dispenser for replacement razor cartridges, and a second cavity receiving the shaving implement; and    a lid portion hingedly connected to the base portion, the lid portion being moveable between a closed position and an open position;    wherein the shaving implement is substantially enclosed between the lid portion and the base portion when the shaving implement is placed in the first cavity and the lid portion in the closed position.    
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the base portion includes structures for maintaining the shaving implement in the desired position during storage.  
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid portion includes structures for maintaining the shaving implement in the desired position during storage.  
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is made of a molded polymeric material.  
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the lid portion is hingedly connected to the base portion by a living hinge.  
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of the container is translucent.  
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of the container is transparent.  
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the second cavity is sized for receiving the shaving implement and a wall mounting structure.  
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes protective structures for ensuring the blades do not contact the base portion during normal handling.  
   
   
       10 . A packaging for consumer sales, comprising: 
 a container, the container comprising: 
 a base portion having a first cavity and a second cavity; and  
 a lid portion hingedly connected to the base portion, the lid portion being moveable between a closed position and an open position;  
   a shaving implement positioned in the second cavity such that the shaving implement is substantially enclosed between the lid portion and the base portion when the lid portion in the closed position;    a dispenser having at least one replacement razor cartridge stored therein positioned in the first cavity;    a card having product information printed thereon, at least a portion of the card being enclosed within the first cavity, and at least another portion of the card being exterior of the container; and    removable shrinkwrap placed around the container such that the container is maintained in the closed position, and at least a portion of the dispenser is captured between the base portion and the removable shrinkwrap material.    
   
   
       11 . The packaging for consumer sales of  claim 10 , wherein the card include a hanging aperture on the portion of the card exterior of the container for hanging the packaging.  
   
   
       12 . The packaging for consumer sales of  claim 10 , wherein the card includes an interference aperture and wherein the container includes a tab that is at least partially located in the interference aperture to prevent the card from exiting the container.