Abstract: The invention is directed to a bristle (1) suitable for use in a brush (4) or the like, and in particular in a toothbrush. The bristle (1) is made of a plastic material and includes preferably a circular area of cross-section. When viewed in cross-section, the bristle (1) includes two sections (2, 3) with different properties. These sections (2, 3) are not in concentric relative arrangement. As a result, the bristle (1) curves along its longitudinal axis. The curvature produces an improved cleaning action of the brush (4).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a drive mechanism for driving a working unit, movable in a rotary oscillating manner, of domestic appliances, particularly dry shavers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a power driven hair clipper (HSM), comprising a drive mechanism provided in a housing (1) and a clipper head (S) equipped with a clipper comb (3) and a reciprocating clipper blade (4, 82), wherein provision is made for a foil (47) between the clipper comb (3) and the clipper blade (4, 82), such that an engagement surface (A2) of the clipper blade (4, 82) provided opposite the row of cutting teeth (42, 43) is carried on the foil (47) in sliding relationship thereto.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing, comprising a housing part (G), at least one cutter element capable of reciprocating in a horizontal plane (E) and a removable frame (WR) having at least one cutter element (S) and detachably held on the housing part (G) by at least two detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4), said detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) being formed by a seating surface (20, 21) provided on the removable frame (WR) and a seating surface (80, 90) of a resiliently mounted detent element (18, 19) exerting a locking force (FR), wherein the detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) are capable of exerting a holding function and a vibration-free positioning function of the removable frame (WR) on the housing part (G).

Abstract: A sealed package for an article of personal use. The package includes a plastic container that defines a storage region and has a sealing surface around an entrance to the region. The package also includes a plastic, multi-layer laminate film sealed to the sealing surface of the container. The film is removable away from the sealing surface in one piece and has deadfold characteristics.

Abstract: Mechanism for connecting a shaving cartridge to a razor handle with shell bearings to allow the cartridge to swivel about an axis parallel to the edge of the cartridge blades and each shell bearing supported on a four bar linkage to permit the cartridge to rock end-to-end about an axis parallel to the direction of shaving.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with an electric drive mechanism (A) provided in a housing (1) and a housing part (G) in which a removable frame (WR) equipped with at least one cutter element (S) is held by at least one detent mechanism (R), wherein upon release of the removable frame (WR) by the detent mechanism (R) the removable frame (WR) is movably held in a holding position by a retaining device (HV), wherein in said holding position provision is made for at least one distance (W, W1) between a wall of the removable frame (WR) and a wall of the housing part (G), and the removable frame (WR) is adapted to be set in motion by the drive mechanism (A).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brush section (2) for an electric toothbrush (1), having a carrier tube (4) to which is fitted a bristle carrier (5) comprising a plurality of bristles (6). The carrier tube (4) is adapted to plug onto a mount (7) of a hand piece (3) of the electric toothbrush (1). Provision is made for spring elements (14) arranged between the carrier tube (4) and the mount (7). Noises and vibrations are thereby reduced when the electric toothbrush (1) is in the activated condition.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a bristle (1) suitable for use in a brush (4) or the like, and in particular in a toothbrush. The bristle (1) is made of a plastic material and includes preferably a circular area of cross-section. When viewed in cross-section, the bristle (1) includes two sections (2, 3) with different properties. These sections (2, 3) are not in concentric relative arrangement. As a result, the bristle (1) curves along its longitudinal axis. The curvature produces an improved cleaning action of the brush (4).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brush section (2) for an electric toothbrush (1), having a carrier tube (4) to which is fitted a bristle carrier (5) comprising a plurality of bristles (6). The carrier tube (4) is adapted to plug onto a mount (7) of a hand piece (3) of the electric toothbrush (1). Provision is made for spring elements (14) arranged between the carrier tube (4) and the mount (7). Noises and vibrations are thereby reduced when the electric toothbrush (1) is in the activated condition.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device (1) for cleaning teeth and gums, which is provided with a liquid container (2) that is joined by way of a liquid supply conduit (7) to an inlet (8) of a pump (9) adapted to be driven by an electric motor (10). The pump, when activated, draws a liquid (3) from the liquid container (2) to the inlet (8). Still further, an air supply conduit (13) is provided which is connected to the liquid supply conduit (7) for the purpose of admixing air to the drawn liquid (3). According to the invention, at least a section (15) of the air supply conduit (13) is arranged at a level above a maximum possible level (14) of the liquid (3). This prevents the escape of liquid (3) from the device (1).

Abstract: A safety razor blade unit has a guard (2), a cap (3) and three parallel blades (11, 12, 13) mounted between the guard and cap, at least one of the blades, guard and cap being movable from an at rest (non-shaving) position to modify a blade exposure dimension to attain a target blade geometry, at which shaving is initiated, in which the exposure of the first blade (11) is not greater than zero and the exposure of the third blade (13) is not less than zero. At least one of the cap (3) and guard (2) can be movable against the force of a spring (21 or 20) from an at rest position in which all the blades between the guard and cap have their cutting edges disposed below a plane tangential to the skin contacting surfaces of the guard and cap. The blades can be independently sprung or carried for movement in unison on a carrier pivotally mounted in a frame of the blade unit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an appliance for the epilation of the human skin, having a housing to accommodate a motor and a drive mechanism for driving at least one clamping device (43) by which the user's hairs can be extracted. Moreover, a stimulus mechanism is provided to reduce the sense of pain during epilation. This mechanism includes at least one element (55) that is movable toward and away from the skin when the appliance is placed in epilating position on the user's skin. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the at least one element (55) has a free end (56) and is arranged adjacent to the side of the rotary clamping device (43). In consequence, the user perceives at least subjectively a reduced sense of pain during epilation. Still further, a method for epilation and a method for the use of the appliance of the present invention are described.

Abstract: Easy opening blister-type packaging unit (1) having upper and lower walls (2, 2′) and a convenient tear-open strip (5, 6, 7) inward of a peripheral seal (4) joining the walls to one another, and method of separating the seal from the blister pack to access a stored article, such as a razor set (16). Packaging unit (1) has upper and lower walls sealed together at peripheral joint (4) and has inward thereof a weakened region (5) formed through preferably both upper and lower walls, defining an opening strip (7). In preferred embodiments the upper and lower walls are semi-rigid plastic panels heat welded together along a periphery and perforated (6) adjacent the weld. To easily access the stored article, the user ruptures the weakened region, tears the opening strip away from the packaging unit to cause the upper and lower plastic material walls to separate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a housing, in particular for an electric appliance, having a housing part (1) with a noncircular cross section closed by a detachable housing bottom (3). The housing bottom (3) includes an outer bottom (4) and an inner bottom (5) mounted for rotation in the outer bottom (4). In a closed condition, the inner bottom (5), the housing part (1) and the outer bottom (4) are joined together in particular by positive engagement.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for the styling and/or drying of hair, including an exothermic material that is enclosed by a gas-permeable film. Applied to the outer surface of the film at least in certain areas thereof is a water-absorbent fabric, which comes into direct contact with the hair when the device is used. The device finds application preferably as a self-contained, regenerable hair roller.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brush section (1) for an electric toothbrush. The brush section (1) has a mounting tube (2) in which is accommodated an actuatable plug-on shaft (3) mounted for rotation about a longitudinal axis (4), said shaft being equipped with a driving element (24) arranged eccentrically to the longitudinal axis (4). Further, the brush section (1) has a bristle carrier (8) mounted for rotation about a transverse axis (10) and equipped with a driven element (22) arranged eccentrically to the transverse axis (10) and coupled with the driving element (24). In this arrangement, a rotary movement (5) of the plug-on shaft (3) about the longitudinal axis (4) produces a rotary movement (25) of the bristle carrier (8) about the transverse axis (10. The plug-on shaft (3) and the bristle carrier (8) are braced against each other and/or against the mounting tube (2) by spring means. This prevents the occurrence of rattling noises in activated condition of the electric toothbrush.

Abstract: A razor blade unit for a safety razor has optimised shape and dimensions for body shaving, especially the regions of the axillae. The blade unit has an elongate blade with a rectilinear sharpened edge, and a skin contacting surface at which the length is 1 to 4 times the width and not greater than 60 mm, preferably 40 to 45 mm. The skin contacting surface has a footprint area of at least 450 mm2, preferably 600 to 750 mm2, and a circularity which is not less than the lower of (i) 64%, and (ii) the circularity of a rectangle with the same length and width as the skin contacting surface and with corner radii of 30% of the width. In a plane perpendicular to the blade edge the skin contacting surface is convex and shaped to make at least three point contact with an imaginary circumscribing circle with a radius of 15 to 70 mm, preferably 25 mm. Guard and cap surfaces in front of and behind the blade edge each have a skin contact area of at least 140 mm2, and their combined areas is preferably at least 400 mm2, e.

Abstract: A safety razor system includes an elongated housing pivotably attached to a member connecting the housing to a handle. The housing is substantially rectangular, having arcuate end portions. A plurality of razor blades and a guard member extend from the upper surface of the housing and an annular retainer clip is disposed about the periphery of the housing serving to retain the blades onto the housing and position the blades relative to the guard member. The connecting member pivotably supports the housing by four coaxial bearing surfaces contacting mating surfaces on the housing during rotation of the housing relative to the connecting member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a bristle (12) for a toothbrush, in particular for an electric toothbrush, which is made of plastic and includes several filaments (13, 14, 15) joined together. The filaments (13, 14, 15) are wound or braided and joined together as a result of the action of chemical agents. This results in a firm bond between the filaments (13, 14, 15), and any cavities between the filaments (13, 14, 15) are reliably avoided. Overall, a toothbrush results which, in addition to having a high cleaning effect, offers bacteria or other germs no possibility of infiltration.