Combined Patents (Class 30/34.05)
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Publication number: 20110041339Abstract: A hair removal device is provided comprising a cold-pressed, solid lubricating composition, the cold-pressed, solid lubricating composition comprising a temperature-sensitive component, such as fragrance oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Alison Fiona Stephens, Elaine Alice Marie Geary, Fabien Havas
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Publication number: 20110041865Abstract: According to the invention, a hair removal device is provided comprising a solid lubricating composition, the solid lubricating composition comprising: a. from 40% to 95% by weight of the solid lubricating composition of a water-soluble lubricating polymer which: i. is solid at STP; ii. has a molecular weight of less than or equal to 8,000,000, preferably from 100,000 to 3,000,000; b. from 3 to 50%, preferably from 5 to 25%, by weight of the solid lubricating composition of one or more fatty alcohols, selected from C12-C30 fatty alcohols.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Alison Fiona Stephens, Elaine Alice Marie Geary, Michael Joseph Kwiecien
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Publication number: 20110016721Abstract: A button assembly for displaying an illuminated symbol has a locking ring and a solid light guide positioned within and spaced apart from the locking ring. The light guide has a top surface for displaying an illuminated symbol and a bottom surface with a light receiving member having a refracting surface with a first lens member for receiving and directing light to the top surface of the light guide. A resilient sealing member interconnects the locking ring and the light guide. The resilient sealing member is mounted on the locking ring and interconnects the locking ring and the light guide. The sealing member has an unsupported portion that facilitates movement of the light guide relative to the locking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Fred Schnak, Stefan Rehbein, Gerd Laschinski, Klaus Günther Amsel, Werner Hübscher, Herbert Lessiak
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Patent number: 7856720Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a hair brush that can be used for cutting the hair so that no skills and knack are required for adjusting the inclination angle of bristles and cutters with respect to the scalp. In a hair brush in which multiple the bristles 12 are set upright on a the brush body 14, the cutters 18 provided with the cutting edges 18a are set upright nearby the bristles 12.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Japan Lanka Trading Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hisao Okaniwa
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Publication number: 20100293789Abstract: A razor cartridge which has a housing with a pocket defined by a front wall and a rear wall. The pocket has a seat surface and at least one of the front and rear walls include one or more flexible segments. One or more blades are mounted within the housing. An elongated skin contacting member is provided that comprises a shaving aid composite that has one or more water-leachable shaving aid materials. The elongated skin contacting member has a body portion with an upper skin contacting surface and a base portion which is disposed at least partially within the pocket. The base portion has a bottom surface spaced apart from the seat surface. The base portion extends laterally outwardly from the body portion and is in mechanical engagement with the one or more flexible segments to secure the skin contacting member to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Michael Joseph Kwiecien, Alejandro Carlos Lee
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Publication number: 20100218380Abstract: Razors and systems for wet shaving are provided. The razors include a heating element and a heating material that may be heated by the heating element. Some systems include a holder for the razor, comprising contacts positioned to engage electrical contacts of the razor and deliver power from a power source to the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Andrew Szczepanowski, Robert A. Trotta
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Publication number: 20100186234Abstract: System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Yehuda BINDER
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Patent number: 7761998Abstract: A razor and trimmer combination assembly includes an elongated handle, a razor blade, a trimmer and a motor. The razor blade is disposed at or adjacent a first end of the handle. The trimmer mounts on the handle and includes a moving blade. The motor drives the moving blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Ridgewood Industries LLCInventors: Lawrence A. Blaustein, Douglas A. Gall, John William Nottingham, John Osher
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Publication number: 20100163071Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a personal care device comprising an immiscible conditioning composition formed by combining a hydrophilic matrix, such as a polymeric material, and a hydrophobic conditioning agent. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a personal care device comprising a hydrophilic matrix, such as a polymeric material, and a hydrophobic conditioning agent dispersed therein, such as a silicone or a siloxane-based agent suitable for transferring from the device surface, and more particularly the matrix surface, to hair or skin surfaces in contact therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: ROVCAL, INC.Inventors: David W. Everett, JR., Maciej Murzynski, Giovanni Gonzalez, Richard A. Harthun
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Patent number: 7743506Abstract: Razors and systems for wet shaving are provided. The razors include a heating element and a heating material that may be heated by the heating element. Some systems include a holder for the razor, comprising contacts positioned to engage electrical contacts of the razor and deliver power from a power source to the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Andrew Szczepanowski, Robert A. Trotta
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Patent number: 7739797Abstract: A shaving razor having a housing. The housing includes a plurality of shaving blades and a separate trimming blade. The trimming blade has a trimming blade edge. A trimming blade alignment member is provided on the housing for aligning the trimming blade edge which is visually concealed by said housing on a user's skin for accurate shaving.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventor: Stephen Leonard Rawle
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Patent number: 7726032Abstract: A safety razor handle assembly including a safety razor having a handle and a razor blade head. The assembly including an elongated body portion, a hand gripping portion affixed to one end of the elongated body portion, and a safety razor engaging portion affixed to the other end. The razor engaging portion engaging the handle of the safety razor so that the handle of the safety razor extends axially from the elongated body portion and the blade head of the safety razor extends laterally beyond the safety razor engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Elisa M. Hernandez
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Publication number: 20100122463Abstract: The present invention is directed to a skin engaging member in the form of a narrow elongated strip of dimensions suitable for placement on a razor cartridge. The skin engaging member includes a first uppermost erodible layer, a second erodible layer positioned below the first layer and a third erodible layer positioned below the second layer. The first layer has a first color and includes a lubricious water-soluble polymer. The second layer has a second color different from said the color and includes a greater amount of lubricous water-soluble polymer, in percent by weight, than the first layer. The third layer has a third color different from the first color and the second layer and has a third thickness dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Thilivhali Tshikovhi Ndou, Neville Sonneberg
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Publication number: 20100122462Abstract: The present invention is directed to a skin engaging member in the form of a narrow elongated strip of dimensions suitable for placement on a razor cartridge. The skin engaging member includes a first uppermost erodible layer, a second erodible layer positioned below the first layer and a third erodible layer positioned below the second layer. The first layer has a first color and a first thickness dimension. The second layer has a second color different from said the color and a second thickness dimension that is less than the first thickness dimension. The third layer has a third color different from the first color and the second layer and has a third thickness dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Thilivhali Tshikovhi Ndou, Neville Sonnenberg
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Patent number: 7681320Abstract: Shaving razors and razor cartridges are provided. In one embodiment, a razor is provided including (a) a handle, (b) a head, separable from and pivotally mounted on the handle, the head including a housing that is positioned to contact the user's skin during shaving and that carries one or more blades configured for wet shaving, (c) an electrical circuit, configured to power an electrical function associated with the head, a first portion of the circuit being disposed in the handle and a second portion of the circuit being disposed in the head, and (d) an electro-mechanical connector, pivotally joining the head to the handle, configured to provide electrical communication between the first and second portions of the circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Andrew Szczepanowski, Robert A. Trotta
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Patent number: 7669335Abstract: A shaving blade unit includes a housing having a front edge, a rear edge and side edges extending between the front and rear edges. The housing has an aperture located between the front and rear edges. One or more shaving blades are positioned between the front edge and the rear edge and the one or more blades have cutting edges arranged to define a first cutting region. A clip is arranged to retain the one or more shaving blades on the housing. The clip has a leg received by the aperture, the leg having a bent portion defining a curvature to secure the clip to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Vincent P. Walker, Corey E. Corbeil, Stephen Rawle
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Publication number: 20100031510Abstract: Razors are provided that include an electrical circuit configured to deliver energy to a heating element positioned within the razor cartridge. The heating element heats a heat dissipating strip positioned in the razor cartridge which dissipates the heat to the user's skin during shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Matthias Gester, Robert Anthony Hart
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Publication number: 20100024615Abstract: A shaving device that includes a shaving head intended to be moved in contact with the skin, where the head has at least one blade made of conducting material having a cutting edge suitable for cutting hairs. The blade is supplied electrically by a current source suitable for transmitting a current generating an electrolysis effect at the root of a hair. A shaving method employing current transmission by the blade is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Societe BICInventors: Jean Rebaudieres, Jérôme Buscail
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Patent number: 7654003Abstract: The invention relates to safety razors having blade units carried on a handle, an electrical arrangement including an electrically operated vibration device, and a control device for actuating the vibration device when the blade unit is moved into contact with or into close proximity to the skin of a person holding the razor, a battery accommodated in the handle, a switch for connecting the electrical arrangement to the battery, and optionally, a light emitting diode for illuminating a section of handle neck to indicate that the electrical arrangement is connected to the battery and ready to actuate the vibration device.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Graham John Simms, Robert Barrett Yates
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Publication number: 20100018056Abstract: A disposable safety razor includes a blade housing and a blade disposed within the blade housing to expose a cutting edge suitable for shaving. The blade housing and the blade have complementary characteristics which result in destruction of the blade upon an attempt to remove the blade from within the blade housing. In this regard, the blade housing comprises a substantially rigid housing and the blade comprises a brittle ceramic blade. The safety razor further includes a handle attached to the blade housing. The handle is made from a pliable plastic material that forms an enclosure filled with a dispensable liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: L.I.F.E. SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Samuel Lax
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Publication number: 20090255123Abstract: In a razor having a handle and a blade cartridge containing one or more blades, a system is provided for selectively heating the blades to a controlled temperature range. The blade heating system includes an electric circuit with a battery power source for controlled direction of current flow through the one or more blades in order to heat the blades. The electric circuit further includes an on/off switch, a visual indicator for indicating on/off status, a heat controller for selectively adjusting the temperature of the blades, and an automatic turn off switch for opening the circuit after an elapsed period for preserving battery life. In one embodiment, all of the components of the electric circuit are housed on the blade cartridge, with the battery power source, switches and heat controller contained within a waterproof casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, William Bohmer
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Publication number: 20090223056Abstract: A power shaver having a hand-cranked dynamo is disclosed. The shaver includes a battery that can be charged by the hand-cranked dynamo, or from an alternating current adaptor that delivers charge from another battery, or from a charger that connects to a conventional source of alternating current. The shaver includes a foldable handle that allows a user to operate the dynamo, and folds against the body of the shaver when not in use. Indication lights located on the body of the shaver provide charging and status information to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Troy D. Wilson, Xingrong Zhang, Weifu Zhang
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Publication number: 20090205208Abstract: A hair cutting device (100) comprising: a housing (106); a detector adapted to detect motion of the device with respect to a skin surface (400) against which the device is juxtaposed; a hair cutting head (300) having a heated wire (260) suitable for heating hair growing from the skin, the hair cutting head being movable between a first, hair cutting position and a second retracted position at which the wire is removed from the vicinity of the skin; a controller (118) adapted to move the cutting head to the first position or to the second position when it does not responsive to said detected motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2004Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Radiancy IncInventors: Zion Azar, Pinchas Shalev
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Publication number: 20090188112Abstract: A shaving razor cartridge having a platform with a front edge and a back edge and a pair of opposing side edges; and a plurality of main blades, each having a shaving edge, attached to the platform in a stacked fashion such that the shaving edge of each of the main blades faces the front edge of the platform. The main blades are arranged in a plurality of modular pairs, each modular pair having a rigid spacer separating the blades, and each modular pair of blades is separately attached to the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Frank PROCHASKA, Jeffrey W. Wonderley
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Publication number: 20090183750Abstract: An eyebrow shaping kit for shaping and forming eyebrows in unique and individual styles includes a plurality of eyebrow patterns that can be placed upon the eyebrows and temporarily held in position on the eyebrows, and at least one disposable razor for removing the portions of the eyebrows that are not covered by the particular pattern. Each eyebrow pattern has a unique contour or outline so that various forms and shapes for the eyebrows can be obtained. After one eyebrow is appropriately shaped, that eyebrow pattern is simply lifted off the eyebrow, flipped over and placed on the other eyebrow so that the trimming and shaping process can be repeated on the second eyebrow.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: Alvina Yvonne Platt-Gregory
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Publication number: 20090158594Abstract: The scrubbing razor includes a housing and one or more cutting blades with a rounded cutting edge. The housing includes a top cover, a tubular outer safety ring mounted to the top cover, and one or more tubular anchor rings disposed within the tubular outer safety ring and mounted to the top cover. The one or more cutting blades are mounted to the one or more tubular anchor rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: John Robert Harris, II
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Patent number: 7540087Abstract: A shaving razor having a housing. The housing includes a plurality of shaving blades and a separate trimming blade. The trimming blade has a trimming blade edge. A trimming blade alignment member is provided on the housing for aligning the trimming blade edge which is visually concealed by said housing on a user's skin for accurate shaving.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventor: Stephen Leonard Rawle
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Patent number: 7536787Abstract: A razor and trimmer combination assembly includes an elongated handle, a razor blade, a trimmer and a motor. The razor blade is disposed at or adjacent a first end of the handle. The trimmer mounts on the handle and includes a moving blade. The motor drives the moving blade.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Ridgewood Industries LLCInventors: Lawrence A. Blaustein, Douglas A. Gall, John William Nottingham, John Osher
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Publication number: 20090126196Abstract: A safety razor blade unit has two or more blades (19,20,21) with parallel cutting edges (24,25,26) mounted in a frame (10) between guard and cap surfaces so that the average inter-blade span is not greater than 1.25 mm, and the wash through index, a measure of the rinsability obtained by a method defined in the specification, is not less than 0.20. The combination of narrow inter-blade spans and good rinsability enables enhanced comfort levels during shaving to be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Bernard Gilder, Ian Saker
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Publication number: 20090119923Abstract: A safety razor has a handle and a cartridge selectively detachable from the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge and a beginning shaving utility. A connecting is coupled to the handle for attaching or detaching the cartridge from the handle in response to an action. The safety razor includes a sensor that generates a signal in response to the action.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Robert Anthony Hart, Matthias Gester, Hannah Bryony Mantle
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Publication number: 20090106981Abstract: A disposable, sterilized surgical clipper includes a body having a top portion and a bottom portion and a clipper head attached to the top portion of the body. The clipper head includes a housing and a blade assembly. A power source is housed within the body for operating the clipper. The clipper head and the body may be a single, integrated unit or the clipper head may be removable from the body. In either embodiment, the body, clipper head and power source are sterilized as a single unit so as to be used in a sterile setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Brian R. Palmer, Dale F. Greeson, Earl D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20090100679Abstract: A shaving device for shaving hard-to-reach areas of the body is provided. The device comprises a head; a blade mounted to the head and having an edge adapted for cutting hair; an elongated handle having a distal end coupled to the head and a proximal extremity adapted for being held in a user's hand, the elongated handle being resiliently deflectable about a transverse axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Greg'jon LLCInventors: Gregory D. Casciaro, John M. Casciaro
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Publication number: 20090083982Abstract: A safety razor cartridge includes a plurality of elongated blades disposed in a housing between a guard and a cap. The blades have substantially parallel sharp cutting edges. The plurality has first, second, and third consecutively disposed cutting edges. A distance between the first and second cutting edges is greater than a distance between the second and third cutting edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventor: Edward Neill Forsdike
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Publication number: 20090077810Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC.Inventors: David C. Coffin, Thomas A. Follo, Andrew J. Pennella
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Publication number: 20090071008Abstract: A safety razor has a handle and a cartridge selectively detachable from the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge and an expected shaving utility. A connecting structure is coupled to the handle and attaches or detaches the cartridge from the handle in response to a detachment action performed by a user. A detector within the handle has an actuator coupled to the connecting structure and a sensor for generating a signal, wherein the actuator applies an action on the sensor during the action and the sensor generates the signal in response to the action.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Robert Anthony Hart, Matthias Gester, Hannah Bryony Mantle
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Publication number: 20090056139Abstract: A hand-held personal care appliance includes a handle accommodating a rechargeable power supply and having electrical contacts, an operating head detachably mountable on the handle and having contacts for connection to the contacts of the handle, and a charging device for recharging the power supply and having contacts for connection to the contacts of the handle. The operating head must be detached from the handle for recharging the power supply. Different operating heads may be mountable on the handle to form a vibrating safety razor, a hair trimmer, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Terence Gordon Royle
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Publication number: 20090049694Abstract: An electric shaver apparatus and method are disclosed which incorporate an actively cooled surface to contact and cool the skin of a user to enhance the comfort of shaving. The actively cooled surface is provided by a thermoelectric cooler with a passive or active heat sink in the various embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Gary Jay Morris
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Patent number: 7487593Abstract: According to the present invention, a tray for a shaving implement having a powered device includes a base, at least one engagement structure, and at least one protrusion. The base has a length and a width that are at least approximately as long as a length and a width of the shaving implement, respectively. The base also has a height. The engagement structure(s) are operable to releaseably secure the shaving implement to the tray. The protrusion(s) extend heightwise from the base and are positioned substantially adjacent to a switch on the shaving implement that controls the powered device. The protrusion(s) extend to a height that is at least as high as the switch when the shaving implement is releasably secured in the engagement structure(s) and guard the switch from contact with outside forces that can unintentionally power on the battery-powered device.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Inventors: Paul Dansreau, Donald Roche
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Publication number: 20090031566Abstract: In a cleaner, a fuel cell is provided as a power supply and power generated by the fuel cell is used for driving a pump which pumps up ethanol as cleaning liquid to a cleaning pan or a fan for drying, and also used for charging a shaver. Since the cleaner is not required to be installed in a water section unlike a conventional cleaner, a selection range of storage place of the shaver can be widened; since power supply wiring is not required, troublesomeness due to power supply wiring is eliminated and convenience is enhanced furthermore. Heat of the fuel cell is introduced through a heat pipe to the blade edge and used for drying it, thus enhancing energy utilization efficiency of the fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS, LTD.Inventor: Hiroyasu Kitamura
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Publication number: 20080301947Abstract: A hair removal apparatus having a housing, a drive mechanism for driving at least a first hair removal unit, and an abrasive element is described. The abrasive element and the first hair removal unit are in close proximity and are equally driven. The abrasive element is arranged and carried in an attachment mountable on and demountable from the housing as an addition to the first hair removal unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: BRAUN GMBHInventors: Ralf Dorber, Juergen Seng, Frieder Grieshaber, Xavier Perez-Lopez
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Publication number: 20080294176Abstract: A hair removal apparatus includes three plucking rollers configured to rotate on respective roller shafts which extend generally parallel to a skin surface during epilation, each plucking roller having tweezing mechanisms for grasping hairs, and a driver for turning each plucking roller on a rotary axis which is kept generally perpendicular to the skin surface. The tweezing mechanisms pull the grasped hairs out of the skin as the plucking rollers are slid therealong. The three plucking rollers can protrude and retract in a direction generally perpendicular to the skin surface independently of one another and swing in directions along the skin surface independently of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS, LTD.Inventors: Tetsuro HASHIGUCHI, Kenichi MURAKI
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Publication number: 20080282571Abstract: A drying system for a hair removing device is capable of effectively drying the cutter head. The drying system includes a casing having a dry chamber configured to detachably receive a cutter head of the hair removing device, a heater for heating the cutter head; and a blower for generating a forced air flow and drying the cutter head. The casing is formed with an air flow channel configured to direct the forced air flow towards the cutter head. A tray is provided to define the bottom of the dry chamber and bear the cutter head. The tray is formed with a draft port through which the flow channel communicates into the dry chamber so that the forced air flow can be directed straight to the cutter head for effectively cooling or drying the cutter head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Yasunori Ueda, Kazuya Shigeta, Yasuo Ibuki
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Publication number: 20080282576Abstract: A dryer for hair shaving devices includes a casing having a drying space for removably receiving a blade portion of a hair shaving device, and a heater and a fan for drying the blade portion received in the drying space. Also, a control unit is provided for controlling output power of the heater and the fan to perform operation modes, the operation modes include a drying operation mode in which the heater and the fan are driven simultaneously and a sterilizing operation mode in which the heater alone is driven with the fan kept stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.Inventors: Yasunori UEDA, Minoru KASHIWABARA, Yasuo IBUKI
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Publication number: 20080282572Abstract: A drying system for a hair removing device is safe and convenient for drying and sterilizing a cutter head with a sufficient amount of heat. The drying system includes a casing having a dry chamber with a top opening for detachably receiving a cutter head of the hair removing device, and a heater for heating the cutter head, a blower for generating a forced air flow and drying the cutter head. A lid is provided to close the top opening of the dry chamber such that the drying chamber is kept free from the entry of the environmental dust, which enables to heat the cutter head at an elevated temperature for effective sterilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Yasunori Ueda, Shin HOSOKAWA, Yasuo IBUKI, Minoru KASHIWABARA, Kazuya SHIGETA
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Publication number: 20080250646Abstract: In a razor including a razor head 16 having blade bodies 19, a shaving aid member 27 is provided on the razor head 16. The shaving aid member 27 reciprocates between an initial position and an end position, which is separate from the initial position by a predetermined range. The shaving aid member 27 is urged toward the initial position by elastic bodies 31.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Hiroyuki Nakasuka
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Publication number: 20080250645Abstract: A hair clipper includes a housing that defines a cavity and has an opening communicating with the cavity. The hair clipper further includes a blade assembly coupled to a cutting end of the housing and a holder positioned within the cavity and proximate the opening. The hair clipper further includes a plurality of light sources, wherein each light source is received by the holder. The light sources are positioned to direct light through the opening and towards the cutting end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Richard J. Tringali, Robert E. Derby, Jeff Gross, Christopher J. Braun
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Publication number: 20080250644Abstract: A multi-function razor cartridge that can be used for hair trimming and normal shaving has a housing including a retractable guard and at least one razor blade having a cutting edge. The razor cartridge also has a comb mounted to the housing that is movable by a user between a non-operable position and an operable position. When the comb is in the non-operable position the razor cartridge can be used for a normal shaving operation. As the comb is moved to the operable position for hair trimming, the guard is retracted so that it will not interfere with the passage of longer hairs between the teeth of the comb.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Glennis J. Orloff, Gregg A. Micinilio
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Publication number: 20080201954Abstract: An apparatus for shaving a person's hair by way of laser radiation includes a base unit with at least one laser light source, a portable unit which a user can move to the region of the hair to be cut, and also a transmission device with a plurality of optical fibers. The fibers transmit the laser radiation emitted by the at least one laser light source from the base unit to the portable unit. The ends of the optical fibers are arranged in the portable unit in such a way that the laser radiation emitted from these ends can at least partially overlap and provide for a linear beam cross section in the overlapped state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: LIMO PATENTVERWALTUNG GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Jens Meinschien
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Patent number: 7415767Abstract: The invention relates to safety razors having a blade unit carried on a handle that includes a vibration mechanism and a control device for controlling operation of the vibration mechanism, the control device being connected to an electrode arrangement that can comprise a blade and an electrically conductive casing of the handle, to detect water so that the vibration mechanism is activated in response to the blade unit being immersed into a body of water for rinsing.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Ian Saker, Joseph Roger Yeoman
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Publication number: 20080178468Abstract: An electric hair clipper with improved blade control structures for adjusting a scissors kit includes a combination housing provides a knob fitting portion, a pivot portion, an axial guiding slot, a motor receiving portion and a motor fixing portion. An adjusting knob provides a knob body and a pivot portion that pivots on the pivot portion of the combination housing, a turning operation portion around the adjusting knob for the finger to fiddle with and a pusher driving portion formed continuous various distance radially from the center of the pivot portion, an elastic orientation part is placed between the knob body and the combination housing. A motor unit is provided in the combination housing. A sliding pusher provides a body; a driven link portion that driven by the pusher driving portion of the adjusting knob to make the sliding pusher slide, a push head can push against the scissors kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Jeng Shyuan Precision Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yi-Tang Liao