FORMATION OF THIN UNIFORM COATINGS ON BLADE EDGES USING ISOSTATIC PRESS

• Main Authors: SONNENBERG, NEVILLE, WANG, XIANDONG
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 30.11.2011
• Subjects: CUTTING; HAND CUTTING TOOLS; HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; SEVERING; TRANSPORTING

The invention discloses utilizing isostatic-press (IP) processes apply a polymeric material (e.g, a PTFE foil) to uncoated razor blade edges forming thin, dense, and uniform coatings on blade edges which in turn exhibit low initial cutting forces correlating with more comfortable shaves. The isostat...