Abstract: A method and a dental floss device for flossing the teeth of a user, and a production process of the dental floss device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The dental floss device includes a single use dental floss packaged inside a dental tubule. The dental tubule does not practically limit the bending capability of the dental floss wherein the dental floss device is adapted to be inserted into a ball, having a ball internal volume and for takes up at least 70 percent of the ball internal volume.

Abstract: The present invention includes a mobile phone enclosure which provides a user access to the features of the mobile device within a protective enclosure further providing at least one appearance enhancing device. Such an enclosure may comprise a brush and/or comb and may provide at least one storage area for the appearance enhancing device. Such a protective enclosure may be for an electronic device having interactive controls and may comprise a protective shell substantially surrounding said electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in said shell, the electronic device being insertable in and removable from said shell by hand and having at least one opening in the shell substantially aligned with the interactive controls when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell, and having at least one appearance enhancement device removably disposed within the bounds of the shell.

Abstract: An application device applies an active agent to a fibrous material. The application device has a housing defining a storage volume which is arranged in the housing and is intended for storing the active agent, and an applicator. By the applicator, the active agent located in an application volume is applied to the material. In order to make reliable and straightforward application possible, the applicator has an application volume, a number of hollow teeth which are arranged in a comb-like manner and have an upper wall and a lower wall, between which at least part of the application volume is arranged, and also gaps which are located between the teeth and are intended for introducing the material into the application volume.

Abstract: A guide apparatus having a body having a central axis defined therethrough and a first channel and a second channel formed therethrough, a handle coupled to the body, the handle having a locking mechanism configured to prevent movement of the body relative to the handle in a first direction along the central axis of the body, and an arm coupled to the handle, the arm configured to engage at least a portion of a bone.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hair dryer pik attachment. In one embodiment, the hair dryer pik attachment includes a base, wherein the base comprises an opening, at least one row of loose combs coupled to a top of the base, at least one row of tight combs coupled to the top of the base and adjacent to the loose combs and the opening and a hair dryer attachment portion coupled to a bottom of the base, wherein the hair dryer attachment portion comprises one or more openings on opposing sides.

Abstract: A cap for eyeliner makeup is disclosed with a guide edge that can be used to apply the eye liner. The cap may include a beveled section adjacent to the guide edge, and finger indents to assist in holding and positioning the guide edge. The cap may be used to protect an applicator tip of liquid, gel or pencil eyeliner makeup. A method of using a cap for eyeliner makeup is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments shown and described include drivers (11, 50) for power-driving an otherwise manual dental implement (12, 33, 46, 48, 38, 44) of the type including an implement handle attached to a dental hygienic head. One of the drivers (11) comprises a socket (26) defining an entrance (29) for detachably receiving an implement handle within the socket. The socket includes an elongate elastic constrictor (34, 41) positioned to surround the implement handle when the latter is inserted into the socket for holding the dental implement. A motor-powered device (16) connected to the socket is arranged for power-driving the dental implement to facilitate oral hygiene.

Abstract: A hair styling iron includes a handle to which a barrel is mounted, a heating element in the barrel, a rotary drive including a motor that rotates the barrel, a control circuit including a timer, and a momentary drive switch which is user actuable and connected to the control circuit for control of the motor. Actuation of the drive switch must be maintained to operate the rotary drive. The control circuit monitors at least one change of state of the drive switch to determine a starting time, and actuates an alarm after an elapsed time measured from the starting time. The elapsed time is calculated by the control circuit in direct proportion to an angle of rotation of the barrel relative to the handle that occurs between a first actuation of the drive switch and release of the drive switch immediately following the first actuation of the drive switch.

Abstract: A high-speed automatic dental flosser (10) includes a detachably connected flossing attachment (12) having a pair of flossing tines (46) and (48) for supporting a movable floss span (47) to floss teeth, a floss supply spool (15) for continuously supplying fresh floss spans, and a floss take-up spool (17) includes a built-in floss gripper. A power driver (14) includes a dual-shaft geared motor (20) having an anterior drive shaft (22) drivingly connectable to the take-up spool and a posterior drive shaft (24) for drivingly rotating an eccentrically supported weight (40) to oscillate the floss span. An electric momentary switch (28) actuates the motor energized by a power cell (26). A built-in floss-cutter (29) is provided for cutting off used floss. An alternative flossing attachment (12B) includes an alternative floss gripper built into a take-up spool (39). Additional flossing attachments (12C) and (12D) are included.

Abstract: Combinations of one or more selector mechanisms and a cosmetic palette for advising a user on how to achieve specific cosmetic effects.

Abstract: A hair dye applicator includes an applicator base having a comb and a dam configured to capture hair dye for dispensing during application, and including a handle having a first section extending from the applicator base and a second section extending from the first section at an angle relative to the first section. The dam may further include a carrier material configured to capture the hair dye, and the second section of the handle may be tapered. A method of applying hair dye using the hair dye applicator includes loading hair dye onto the applicator dam at the carrier material, and applying hair dye to the hairline by inserting the comb of the applicator at a start of the hairline and running the applicator starting at the comb in a direction away from the start of the hairline toward the remainder of the hair to receive the hair dye.

Abstract: An artificial hair apparatus comprises: a front region comprising an inner front surface, an outer front surface, a first mesh section and a second mesh section, the first mesh section comprising a first hair parting channel comprising a first predetermined length and a second hair parting channel comprising a second predetermined length, the first hair parting channel and the second hair parting channel protruding into the second mesh section such that the first predetermined length is different from the second predetermined length; a top region adjacent to the front region comprising an inner top surface and an outer top surface; a rear region adjacent to the top region comprising an inner rear surface and an outer rear surface; and a plurality of side regions adjacent to each of the front region, the top region and the rear region comprising an inner side surface and an outer side surface.

Abstract: In a hair styling device comprising a heating unit (11), and a unit capable of engaging a detachable holder (21) with a hair treatment agent, whereby in the presence of the detachable holder (21), the detachable holder (21) covers the heating unit (11), a detector detects the presence of the detachable holder (21), and a temperature of the heating unit (11) in the presence of the detachable holder (21) is automatically set higher than a corresponding temperature in the absence of the detachable holder (21).

Abstract: A lip cosmetic applicator device (1) including an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic (4) to a lip and a receptacle (3) for containing the cosmetic (4). The applicator (2) is withdrawable from and insertable into the receptacle through a neck (33) of the receptacle (3). The applicator (2) includes a stem (22) and an applying portion (21) connected to one end of the stem (22). The applying portion (21) is a flattened shape and has an applying side (21A) for applying the cosmetic (4). When viewed from the front, the applying portion (21) has a widest part (21E) and gradually decreases in width from the widest part (21E) to a tip thereof. The applying side (21A) of the applying portion (21) is a concave surface having a concavity (21C) in a center thereof.

Abstract: A bowl (10) comprises a basin (12) and a holding means (28; 34) for positioning a tag (36). According to the invention the holding means (28; 34) is adapted to position the tag (36) on a different level than the level of a tool (18) resting on the basin (12) spaced to a bottom (14) of the basin (12). The bowl (10) may be shaped such, that the movement of the tool (18) take place within a predefined volume, wherein the tag (36) may be positioned at a region not interfering with the volume, where the tool (36) is in motion. Since a soiling of the tag (36) is prevented the information of the tag (36) may not be soiled, so that the risk of exchanging similar bowls (10) by mistake is reduced.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for applying branched eyelash extensions, wherein two types of eyelash extensions are coupled to the user's natural eyelash. In embodiments, an eyelash extension of a first type may be coupled to a user's natural lash in a first direction, and an eyelash extension of a second type may be coupled to the user's natural lash in a second direction.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser having a wicking delivery system with a reservoir for storing a solution of oral care ingredients generally in fluid form. The reservoir includes an absorbent wicking porous pad that extends through at least a portion of the floss dispensing device to deliver the solution to the dental floss. When the floss is pulled through the porous pad holding the oral care ingredient(s), the porous pad activates (e.g., coats, impregnates, saturates) the floss, providing the consumer with new benefits such as enhanced deep cleaning, new flavors, better plaque dissolving capabilities, ease of floss use and maneuverability, whitening, and deposition of therapeutic actives into the gum pockets.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes an inner case, made up of an inner case main body and a motor holder, mounted with various components including a motor; an outer case which interiorly accommodates the inner case and which acts as a portion the user grips with hand when brushing teeth; an eccentric shaft, configured by a shaft main body and an eccentric member, which center of gravity is arranged at a position shifted from a shaft center and which rotates by a drive force of the motor; and a vibration transmitting component for transmitting the vibration generated with the rotation of the eccentric shaft to a brush portion; where the vibration transmitting component is positioned with respect to the outer case by point contacting the inner wall surface of the outer case at a plurality of locations.

Abstract: An esthetic hair treatment method includes providing a lengthwise contractible cylindrical evolved hair tube, where the hair tube is resiliently biased toward a preformed state. A loc of hair is inserted into a longitudinally contractible cylindrical hair tubes while the hair tube is in a lengthwise contracted or extended state. The loc of human hair extends lengthwise through the hair tube. The hair tube containing the loc of hair is permitted to return to the preformed state after insertion of the loc of hair. The hair tube is applied in the preformed state to allow natural hair growth to lie flat and straighten. The hair tube can be used as an adornment until the natural hair growth reaches a selected length. The process is repeated as needed for additional locs of hair.

Abstract: A method for mixing substances for the treatment of keratinous substrates may comprise separating a paperboard packaging container into at least two portions. The method may also comprise removing at least two containers containing differing substances from the paperboard packaging container and mixing the at least two substances together in one of the at least two separated portions of the paperboard packaging container so as to form a mixture of the at least two substances for the treatment of keratinous substrates. The method may further comprise applying the mixture to a keratinous substrate.