Abstract: A shaver head assembly includes at least one cutting head component having a housing, an inner cutting blade mounted to the housing and configured and adapted to rotate about an axis and an outer cutting disc coaxially mounted about the axis. The outer cutting disc is configured to oscillate about the axis through positive and negative predetermined angular sectors of rotation, and is configured to cooperate with the inner cutting blade to cut hair.

Abstract: An applicator apparatus is adapted to individually and sequentially apply one or more hair bands to strands of hair. The applicator apparatus incorporates first and second band lifters which undergo a sequence of movements to engage hair bands supported by a band cartridge and advance the hair bands along the band cartridge for release on the strands of hair. The band cartridge supports the hair bands in spaced relation for sequential engagement of individual hair bands and maneuvering by the first and second hair band lifters.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the congealing point of a wax-containing sample, the sample placed within a sample flask. The apparatus includes a motor having a rotatable shaft extending horizontally therefrom; clamp for mounting the sample flask thereto, the clamp operatively connected to the rotatable shaft; and a temperature sensor for determining sample temperature over time. A method for determining the congealing point of a wax-containing sample is also provided.

Abstract: A shaver head assembly includes at least one cutting head component having a housing, an inner cutting blade mounted to the housing and configured and adapted to rotate about an axis and an outer cutting disc coaxially mounted about the axis. The outer cutting disc is configured to oscillate about the axis through positive and negative predetermined angular sectors of rotation, and is configured to cooperate with the inner cutting blade to cut hair.

Abstract: System and methods for management of third party satellite radio activation/deactivation by a vehicle rental service company, wherein satellite radio services may be provided in a rental car when requested by a customer. The systems and methods will enable activation of a satellite radio shortly before or at the start of the rental period, and activation may be altered by the vehicle rental service company in the event that the rental period is shortened or extended, or if the vehicle is exchanged. The systems and methods deactivate the satellite radio service at the end of the rental period. The systems and methods may also be used to activate or deactivate other equipment or services made available via a vehicle rental service company in response to a customer request.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the congealing point of a wax-containing sample, the sample placed within a sample flask. The apparatus includes a motor having a rotatable shaft extending horizontally therefrom; clamp for mounting the sample flask thereto, the clamp operatively connected to the rotatable shaft; and a temperature sensor for determining sample temperature over time. A method for determining the congealing point of a wax-containing sample is also provided.