CA2279183C - Tray for a wet shaving razor - Google Patents

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CA2279183C
CA2279183C CA002279183A CA2279183A CA2279183C CA 2279183 C CA2279183 C CA 2279183C CA 002279183 A CA002279183 A CA 002279183A CA 2279183 A CA2279183 A CA 2279183A CA 2279183 C CA2279183 C CA 2279183C
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/22—Containers or carriers for storing shaving appliances
    • A45D27/29—Stands for shavers or razors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B21/00—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor
    • B26B21/40—Details or accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/025—Containers made of sheet-like material and having a shape to accommodate contents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/22—Containers or carriers for storing shaving appliances

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Abstract

A tray (10) for a razor (12) that includes a base member (18) and a platform member (20). The base member (18) includes engagement structure for releasably holding the razor (12) and platform support structure. The platform member (20) is supported on the platform support structure, is secured to said base member (18), and is located behind at least part of a razor when the razor (12) is held by the engagement structure.

Description

TRAY FOR A WET SHAVING RAZOR
The invention relates to a tray for a wet shaving razor.
It is known to provide a tray for supporting a wet shaving razor between uses and for presenting the razor in a desired manner in point-of purchase sales packaging. Such trays typically include a base member that engages a razor handle to which a replaceable cartridge is connected. The base member often additionally holds a dispenser of replacement cartridges on the opposite side of the base member from the razor.
In one aspect, the invention features, in general, a tray for a razor that includes a base member and a platform member. The base member includes engagement structure for releasably holding the razor and platform support structure.
The platform member is supported on the platform support structure, is secured to the base member, and is located behind at least part of a razor when the razor is held by the engagement structure.
Certain implementations of the invention may include one or more of the following features. In certain implementations, the platform member is behind the handle of the razor or the cartridge of the razor or both. The base member has an opening through it near the cartridge, and the platform member is transparent from the other side to permit viewing of the bottom side of the cartridge from the other side of the base member. The platform member is reflective over a portion aligned with a handle of the razor to reflect the bottom side of the handle.
The portion of the platform member near the cartridge can be reflective from the top and transparent from the bottom over the majority of the surface; alternatively the edge of the portion of the platform member can be reflective from the top while the central portion is transparent.
In certain implementations, the platform member can have a contour that matches the contour along the length of the razor handle that is supported over the platform. The platform member is secured to the base member by snap-fitting engagement. The base member has a lip along the opening through the base member, the lip supporting an edge portion at the transparent portion of the platform member. The base member has recesses that receive tabs of the platform member. End portions of the platform member are retained under overlying portions of the base member, and a middle portion of the platform member is supported by portions of the base member underneath the platform member. The middle portion of the platform member is secured by snap-fit engagement to a projecting post structure that extends upward through an opening in the platform by nubs on the front of the projecting structure and overhanging portions of the projecting structure at the rear. The platform member has a drainage hole under the cartridge. The tray has structure for holding a dispenser of replaceable cartridges.
In another aspect, the invention features, in general, the combination of a razor and a tray as has already been described.
In another aspect, the invention features, in general, a tray for a wet shaving razor including a base, engagement structure carried on the base for releasably holding a razor, and a platform that is earned by the base, is located behind at least part of the region occupied by a razor when held by the engagement structure, and has a reflective surface that is concave so as to increase the extent of reflection of the razor by the reflective surface.
Implementations of the invention may have one or more of the following advantages. Having a platform member that is separate from and secured to a base member gives one flexibility in using different materials, different appearances, and different modes of manufacture for the base member and the platform member. The use of a transparent portion of the platform member that is aligned with a hole through the base member permits the bottom side of the cartridge to be displayed and viewed by customers prior to purchase. The use of a reflective portion of the platform member behind the handle permits the bottom of the handle to be viewed by customers prior to purchase by reflection. The reflective portion additionally provides for visual integration of the handle and the tray. The snap-fitting structure-recesses and mating tabs, overlying base member surfaces ~at the ends of the platform member, and front nubs and overhanging back portion at the post--and the supporting surfaces under the middle of the platform member all provide for ease of assembly.

-2a-In summary of the foregoing, and for the sake of clarity, the present invention may be considered as providing a tray for a wet shaving razor of the type having a cartridge and a handle, the tray including a base member, a platform member that is carried by the base member, and engagement structure carried on the base member for releasably holding a razor.
The platform member is located forward and rearward of the engagement structure so that the platform member is located behind at least part of the region occupied by a razor when held by the engagement structure. The platform member has a first portion that has a concavity underlying a portion of the razor handle so as to provide a nesting surface occupied by the razor handle when a razor is held by the engagement structure. The base member has an aperture disposed forward of the engagement structure, and the platform member further has a second portion extending forward and downward of the engagement structure downward towards the base aperture and region occupied by at least a portion of the cartridge when the razor is held by the engagement structure. The base aperture permits drainage of water dripping from a razor.
Furthermore, the present invention may be considered as encompassing a combination comprising a wet shaving razor having a handle for receiving a cartridge, a base member including engagement structure releasably holding the razor on the base member, the base member including platform support structure, and a platform member that is supported on. the platform support structure. The platform member is secured to the base member and is located behind at least part of the razor when the razor is held by the engagement structure.
The platform support structure supports the platform member at opposed longitudinal ends thereof. The platform member is located forward and rearward of the engagement structure and comprises a first portion underlying a major portion of the handle when the razor is held by the engagement structure.
Additionally the present invention may be considered as providing a tray for a wet shaving razor of the type having a cartridge and a handle, the tray including a base member including engagement structure for releasably holding a razor on the base member, the base member including platform support structure and a platform member that is supported on the platform support structure. The platform member is located forward and rearward of the engagement structure, is secured to the base member, and is located behind at least part of the region occupied by the razor when held by the engagement structure, underlying at least -2b-portions of both the cartridge and the handle. The platform member has a cartridge portion located behind the region occupied by the cartridge when the razor is held by the engagement structure. The base member has an opening through it in the region under the cartridge portion. The cartridge portion of the platform member is transparent from a surface that is opposite from a surface facing the cartridge when the razor is held on the tray to permit viewing of the side of the cartridge facing the platform member.
Finally, the present invention may be considered as providing a tray for a wet shaving razor of the type having a cartridge and a handle, the tray including a base, engagement structure carried on the base for releasably holding the razor, and a platform that is carried by I 0 the base. The platform is located forward and rearward of the engagement structure, underlying at least portions of both the cartridge and the handle. The platform is located behind at least part of the region occupied by a razor when held by the engagement structure.
The platform has a first portion that has a reflective surface so as to generate a reflection of the razor handle, and a second portion that is transparent and located behind the region occupied by the cartridge when the razor is held by the engagement structure.
Other advantages and features of the invention will be apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment thereof and from the claims.
Fig. I is a perspective view of a tray holding a wet shaving razor.
Fig. 2 is an exploded, perspective view showing a platform member and a base member of the Fig. 1 tray.
' Fig. 3 is plan view of the base member of the Fig. 1 tray.
Fig. 4 is a sectional view, taken at 4-4 of Fig. 3, of the Fig. 3 base member.
Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the Fig. 3 base member.
Fig. 6 is an enlarged partial plan view showing a projecting post structure of the Fig. 2 base member and the surrounding portion of the Fig. 2 platform member.
Fig. 7 is a partial vertical sectional view, taken at 7-7 of Fig. 6, showing structure providing snap-fit engagement of the Fig. 6 projecting post structure and the surrounding portion of the Fig. 2 platform member.
Fig. 8 is an enlarged, front partial elevation showing the handle cradled within the projecting post structure of the base member.
Referring to Figs. 1-5, there is shown tray 10 holding wet shaving razor 12 therein. Razor 12 has elongated handle 14 and replaceable cartridge 16 at the end thereof. Tray 10 includes opaque base member 18 and reflective/transparent platform member 20 (Fig. 2) secured to base member 18 behind razor 12.
Platform member 20 is shown attached to base member 18 in Fig. 1 and is shown apart from base member 18 in Fig. 2. Platform member 20 is secured to base member 18 by snap-fit engagement.
Base member 18 is made of molded medium impact polystyrene (MIPS) or high impact polystyrene (HIPS). Platform member 20 is made of an optically clear plastic that can be metalized (e.g., polycarbonate). Platform member 20 is thermoformed or injection molded to the desired shape and is made reflective in reflective portion 22 underlying handle 14 by metalization. Transparent portion 24 of tray 10 underneath cartridge 16 is transparent from at least the bottom of tray 10 to permit viewing of the bottom side of cartridge 16 from the back side of tray 10 through hole 38 (Figs. 2, 3) in base member 18.
Razor 12 is held on base member 18 over platform member 20 by opposed resilient fingers 26 within projecting structure 28 (Fig. 5). Fingers engage handle 14 near the cartridge end of handle 14. The bottom of handle 14 is retained in opening 31 (Figs. 3-5) in hood 30 at an end of base member 18.
Transparent portion 24 of platform member 20 is dished and has elongated drainage opening 32 (Figs. 1, 2) to permit drainage of water that drips from cartridge after use.
Referring to Figs. 2 and 3, it is seen that platform member 20 is supported by surface 34 underneath reflective portion 22 and is also supported around hole 38 by lip 36 (Figs. 2-4) along the sides and end of base member 18 underneath edge portions of transparent portion 24. Platform member 20 has locating tab 40 (which is not metallized) and optional retention tabs 42 at the bottom end thereof. Platform member 20 also has generally circular opening 44 through which projecting post structure 28 and resilient fingers 26 project.
Referring to Figs. 6 and 7, the middle portion of platform member 20 around opening 44 is secured by snap-fit engagement to projecting post structure 28 by two nubs 61 on the front of projecting post structure 28 and overhanging portion 62 of projecting structure 28 at the rear.
Referring to Fig. 3, surface 34 has two optional cutout regions 46 which are aligned with similar optional adjacent upward openings 48 (Fig. 4) in hood 30 to receive respective retention tabs 42 of platform member 20 (Fig. 2) if optional retention tabs 42 are used. Surface 34 also has a slight recessed region 50 leading to opening 31 in which tab 40 of platform member 20 (Fig. 2) sits.
Referring to Fig. 4, base member 18 also includes a region 52 underneath surface 34 for receiving dispenser 53 (shown in phantom in Fig. 4}
containing a plurality of cartridges 1 b. Dispenser 53 is retained in region 52 via projections 54 on rear wall 56 of the base member and projections 58 on downwardly extending wall 60. The front edge of portion 24 of platform member 20 (Fig. 2) is retained under downwardly directed surface 64.
In preparation of point-of purchase packaged products, platform member 20 is secured to base member 18 by inserting tabs 40, 42 in respective openings 31 and regions 46 and openings 48, fitting projecting structure 28, through opening 44, and urging the front edge of platform member 20 under surface 64 (Fig. 4) to snap the front of platform member 20 into place and secure it to base member 18. Razor 12 is then placed on tray 10 by inserting the bottom of handle 14 into opening 31 and moving the other end of handle 14 downward, urging resilient fingers 26 apart until they snap back over the upper portion of handle 14.
Front upwardly directed surface 70 at projecting post structure 28 has a curved, generally elliptically shape (Fig. 8) that matches that of the lower portion of handle 14 that rests on it to cradle handle 14 and help hold it in proper position.
Dispenser 53 (containing replacement cartridges) is then inserted into the bottom of tray 10 and is engaged by projections 54 and 58.
The combination of tray 10, razor 12, and dispenser 53 is then secured to point-of purchase packaging (e.g., a blister pack) in a manner that permits the customer to see both the upper surface of tray 10, with razor 12 thereon, and the lower surface of transparent portion 24 of platform member 20 through hole 38. The customer can thus see the details of the downwardly-directed blades, guard and cap of cartridge 16 through the transparent portion. The bottom of handle 14 is also visible by reflection from reflective portion 22. Alternatively, the front portion of platform member 20 (under cartridge 16) could be selectively reflective (i.e., reflective from top and transparent from bottom) over its entire surface.
Another alternative is that the front portion of platform member 20 (under cartridge 16) could be reflective at an edge portion and transparent at a central portion.
Platform member 20 is concave in two dimensions (i.e., along a longitudinal axis aligned with handle 14 and along a perpendicular axis) which allows a wider viewing angle and increases the extent of reflection of handle 14 and also of cartridge 16 when at least a portion of platform member 20 near cartridge 16 is reflective. Handle has a contour along its length, and platform member 20 has a matching contour to provide for visual integration of handle 14 with tray 10.
After purchase, a shaver can store razor 12 on tray 10 between uses and can remove razor 12 with one hand, by releasing handle 14 from fingers 26 and moving it forward so as to remove the rear end of handle 14 from opening 31 of hood 30. Drainage hole 32 permits drainage of water dripping from cartridge 16.
Other embodiments of the invention are within the scope of the appended claims. For example, platform member 20 can be secured to base member 18 by other techniques.

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1. A combination comprising a wet shaving razor ( 12) having a handle ( 14) for receiving a cartridge (16), a base member (18) including engagement structure (28) releasably holding said razor (12) on said base member (18), said base member (18) including platform support structure (34), and a platform member (20) that is supported on said platform support structure (34), characterized in that said platform member (20) is secured to said base member (18) and is located behind at least part of said razor (12) when said razor ( 12) is held by said engagement structure (28), in that said platform support structure (34) supports said platform member (20) at opposed longitudinal ends of said platform member (20), and in that said platform member (20) is located forward and rearward of said engagement structure (28) and said platform member (20) comprises a first portion (22) underlying a major portion of said handle (14) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
2. A combination according to claim 1, characterized in that said shaving razor ( 12) includes a cartridge ( 16) on said handle ( 14) and in that said platform member (20) has a second portion (24) located at least partially behind said cartridge ( 16) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
3. A combination according to claim 2, characterized in that said base member (18) has an opening (38) through it in the region under said second portion (24) and in that said second portion (24) of said platform member (20) is transparent from a surface that is opposite from a surface facing said cartridge (16) when said razor (12) is held on a tray ( 10) to permit viewing of the side of said cartridge ( 16) facing said platform member (20).
4. A combination according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said razor handle (14) is elongate having a length and a handle contour along said length, and in that said platform member (20) has a platform contour that matches said handle contour.
5. A combination according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said platform member (20) has an opening (44) through which said engagement structure (28) projects and in that said engagement structure includes lateral rim structure (61) abutting said platform member (20) along a thickness dimension of said platform member (20).
6. A combination according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said platform member (20) has a forward portion (24) that is dished downward, said forward portion (24) being near a region occupied by a said cartridge (16) or forward portion of said razor handle ( 14) when said razor ( 12) is held by said engagement structure (28) so that water dripping from said razor (12) is led downward and away from said razor (12).
7. A combination according to any one of claims 1 through 6, characterized in that said platform member (20) has a plurality of retention members (42) that are secured to retention member-receiving structure (48) in said base member (18).
8. A combination according to any one of claims 1 through 7, characterized in that said base member (18) defines on an underside thereof a cavity (52) and further includes holding structure (54, 58) for holding a dispenser (53) of replaceable said cartridges (16), and in that a dispenser (53) is held in said cavity (52) by said holding structure (54, 58).
9. A tray (10) for a wet shaving razor (12) of the type having a cartridge (16) and a handle (14), said tray (10) including a base member (18), a platform member (20) that is carried by said base member (18), and engagement structure (28) carried on said base member ( 18) for releasably holding a said razor ( 12), characterized in that said platform member (20) is located forward and rearward of said engagement structure (28) so that said platform member (20) is located behind at least part of the region occupied by a said razor ( 12) when held by said engagement structure (28), said platform member (20) having a first portion (22) that has a concavity underlying a portion of a said razor handle ( 14) so as to provide a nesting surface occupied by a said razor handle (14) when a said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28), said base member (18) having an aperture (38) disposed forward of said engagement structure (28), and said platform member (20) further having a second portion (24) extending forward and downward of said engagement structure (28) downward towards said base aperture (38) and region occupied by at least a portion of said cartridge (16) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28), said base aperture (38) permitting drainage of water dripping from a said razor (12).
10. A tray according to claim 9, characterized. in that said concavity of said first portion (22) is in a direction extending longitudinally rearward from said engagement structure (28) and laterally transverse thereto.
11. A tray according to any one of claims 9 or 10, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said engagement structure (28) is adapted to releasably hold a said razor handle (14) at a region of said razor (12) rearward of a said cartridge (16) when a said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
12. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 11, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or 11, characterized in that said engagement structure (28) comprises a second engagement structure (30) located at an end of said base member ( 18), said second engagement structure (30) having an opening (31 ) adapted to receive a peripheral end of a said razor handle (14) when a said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
13. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 12, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or 11 to 12, characterized in that said engagement structure (28) is adapted to initially resist a manual force from displacing a said engaged razor (12) upwards away from said tray before releasing said engaged razor (12).
14. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 13, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or 11 to 13, characterized in that said engagement structure (28) comprises at least one resilient finger (26) adapted to resiliently and releasably engage a said razor handle (14) when a said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
15. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 14, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or 11 to 14, characterized in that said platform member (20) has a visually different appearance than said base member (18).
16. A tray or combination according to claim 15, characterized in that said visually different appearance includes a color difference.
17. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 16, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or 11 to 16, characterized in that said first portion (22) underlying a said razor handle (14) is opaque and metallic-coloured.
18. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 17, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or 11 to 17, characterized in that said first portion (22) is silver-coloured.
19. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 18, characterized in that said second portion (24) is transparent.
20. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 19, characterized in that said platform member (20) has a plurality of retention members (42) that are secured to retention member-receiving structure (48) in said base member (18).
21. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 20, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 through 8 or 11 to 20, characterized in that said platform member (20) is secured to said base member (18) by connecting structure (64;40,31) at regions adjacent to opposed longitudinal ends of said platform member (20).
22. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 21, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 through 8 or 11 to 21, characterized in that said platform member (20) extends rearward of said engagement structure (28) by an amount greater than said platform member's extent forward of said engagement structure (28).
23. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 22, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 through 8 or 11 to 22, characterized in that said base member (18) is longer along a major longitudinal axis than said platform member (20).
24. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 23, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 through 8 or 11 to 23, characterized in that said engagement structure (28) permits removal, after a manual force applied on said handle ( 14) overcomes an initial resistance to removal from said engagement structure (28), of said handle (14) by lifting said handle in a direction upward away from said platform member (20).
25. A tray according to any one of claims 9 through 24, or a combination according to any one of claims 1 through 8 or 11 to 24, characterized in that said platform member (20) and said base member (18) are separate structures.
26. A tray ( 10) for a wet shaving razor ( 12) of the type having a cartridge ( 16) and a handle ( 14), said tray ( 10) including a base member ( 18) including engagement structure (28) for releasably holding said razor (12) on said base member (18), said base member (18) including platform support structure (34) and a platform member (20) that is supported on said platform support structure (34) , characterized in that said platform member (20) is located forward and rearward of said engagement structure (28) and is secured to said base member ( 18) and is located behind at least part of the region occupied by said razor ( 12) when held by said engagement structure (28), underlying at least portions of both said cartridge (16) and said handle (14), in that said platform member (20) has a cartridge portion (24) located behind the region occupied by said cartridge (16) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28), in that said base member (18) has an opening (38) through it in the region under said cartridge portion (24), and in that said cartridge portion (24) of said platform member (20) is transparent from a surface that is opposite from a surface facing said cartridge (16) when said razor (12) is held on said tray (10) to permit viewing of the side of sand cartridge (16) facing said platform member (20).
27. A tray according to claim 26, characterized in that said platform member (20) includes a handle portion (22) located behind the region occupied by said handle ( 14) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
28. A tray according to claim 27, characterized in that said platform member (20) is reflective over said handle portion (22) whereby undersurface portions of said handle ( 14) will be reflected by said handle portions (22).
29. A tray according to claim 28, characterized in that said handle portion (22) is concave so as to increase the extent of reflection of said handle (14) by said handle portion (22).
30. A tray according to any one of claims 26 to 29, characterized in that said platform member (20) is secured to said base member (18) by snap-fitting engagement.
31. A tray according to claim 30, characterized in that said base member (18) has recesses (31, 48) for receiving tabs of said platform member (20) and said platform member (20) has tabs (40, 42) received in said recesses (31, 48) in said base member (18).
32. A nay according to any one of claims 26 to 31, characterized in that said support structure (34) includes a lip (36) along said opening (38) that supports an edge portion of said platform member (20).
33. A tray according to any one of claims 26 to 32, characterized in that said platform member (20) has first and second end portions retained under overlying portions of said base member (18) and is supported by portions of said base member (18) underneath said platform member (20) between said first and second end portions.
34. A tray according to any one of claims 26 to 33, characterized in that said cartridge portion (24) is reflective from the majority of said surface facing said cartridge (16) and is transparent from the majority of said surface that is opposite from said surface facing said cartridge ( 16).
35. A tray according to any one of claims 26 to 34, characterized in that said cartridge portion (24) is reflective from an edge portion of said surface facing said cartridge ( 16) and is transparent from a central portion of said surface that is opposite from said surface facing said cartridge (16).
36. A tray according to claim 34 or claim 35, characterized in that said cartridge portion (24) is concave so as to increase the extent of reflection of said cartridge ( 16) by said cartridge portion (24).
37. A tray according to any one of claims 26 to 36, characterized in that said base member (18) and said platform member (20) are separate structures.
38. A tray (10) for a wet shaving razor (12) of the type having a cartridge (16) and a handle (14), said tray (10) including a base (18), engagement structure (28) carried on said base (18) for releasably holding said razor (12) and a platform (20) that is carried by said base (18), characterized in that said platform (20) is located forward and rearward of said engagement structure (28), underlying at least portions of both said cartridge (16) and said handle (14), said platform (20) is located behind at least part of the region occupied by a said razor (12) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28), said platform (20) having a first portion (22) that has a reflective surface so as to generate a reflection of said razor handle (14), and said platform (20) further having a second portion (24) that is transparent and located behind the region occupied by said cartridge (16) when said razor (12) is held by said engagement structure (28).
39. A tray according to claim 38, characterized in that said second portion (24) is concave.
40. A tray according to claim 38 or 39, characterized in that said first portion (22) is concave, so as to increase the extent of reflection of said razor handle ( 14).
41. A tray according to any one of claims 38 to 40, characterized in that said first portion (22) underlies a majority of said razor handle (14).
42. A tray according to any one of claims 38 to 41, characterized in that said second portion (24) underlies substantially an entire said cartridge ( 16).
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