Abstract: A hair clipper is arranged to alleviate one cause of pseudofolliculitis. The hair clipper comprises a motor for reciprocally moving a first cutter against low-lying facial hairs causing these hairs to become erect for cutting above the skin line between the moving first cutter and a stationary second cutter.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing foils for dry shavers.The method of the invention includes forming a layer of photosensitive material on each side of a metal plate, exposing each side to light to produce a pattern of exposed and unexposed areas, corresponding to perforations at one side and recesses in the backs of the bars of the foil on the other side, etching each side, them removing photosensitive material from the front side and carrying out further etching until the foil is completely perforated.The invention is especially suitable for forming foils for battery operated dry shavers.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with incorporating bis-(chloroalkyl) vinyl phosphonates in polyfluorocarbon coatings to improve the adhesion of such polyfluorocarbon coatings to cutting edges and especially to razor blade cutting edges, said cutting edges having outer surfaces of alumina, silica, tungsten, titanium, or tantalum.

Abstract: A portable electric curling iron has a hollow handle having an open end. An electrically heated hair curling member is arranged for telescopic movement between a retracted storage position within the handle and an extended use position wherein the member projects from the handle through the open end thereof. Movable electrical connector plug means are provided on the iron for connecting the electric heating means associated with the hair curling member to a power source. Means are provided for automatically moving the connector plug means between a retracted plug position wherein the plug means is substantially entirely within the handle and an extended plug position wherein the plug projects from the handle in response to the telescopic movement of the hair curling member into and out of the handle.

Abstract: An electrical heater assembly comprising a heat generating element and a temperature regulating device supported by a heat conducting core of electrically insulating material is constructed to provide a thermal path for conducting heat from the heat generating means to the temperature regulating device with minimum thermal resistance, whereby temperature fluctuation is minimized. The temperature regulating device is substantially encircled by terminal means electrically coupling the temperature regulating device in circuit with the heat generating element. The temperature regulating means is disposed substantially entirely within a cavity in the core so that substantially all of the outer peripheral surface of the terminal means is in friction contact with the surface of the cavity.

Abstract: A safety razor including a platform member and a cap member releasably interengageable to clamp a razor blade therebetween, the cap member having on its undersurface projection means which extend through the platform member and are adapted to be releasably engaged to clamp the said members together. The projection means have a substantial longitudinal extent to provide for distribution of the clamping forces.

Abstract: An adjustment device for liquefied gas lighters is disclosed, which allows precise automated setting of maximum and minimum permitted flame heights during the assembly of lighters which have a rotatable valve adjustment member extending from a valve well in the lighter. Fixed stop means are provided on the lighter. An adjustment mechanism rotates with the valve adjustment member and after adjustment of the flame height, movable stop means are formed in the adjustment mechanism in positions chosen such that the movable stop means can abut the fixed stop means at positions of the adjustment mechanism corresponding to maximum and minimum flame height, respectively.

Abstract: A razor assembly including a handle and a shaving unit of the type in which a blade and guard are permanently fixed together, the handle including means at one end thereof for pivotally mounting the shaving unit on the handle such that the shaving unit is free to pivot upon the handle during a shaving operation, the handle being a one-piece plastic molding and having means thereon for biasing the pivotally movable shaving unit toward a central position.

Abstract: A shaving unit comprises a narrow single edged blade strip and a frame having a support portion having a flat surface to which the blade is permanently secured over its full length.

Abstract: A razor handle for a razor blade assembly adapted to be movably mounted on the handle and having cam means thereon for receiving a biasing force, the razor handle having movable arms with journal means providing an axis about which the razor blade assembly may be pivoted, and cam follower means adapted to engage the cam means on the razor blade assembly for exerting a bias force thereon.

Abstract: An adjustment device for liquefied gas lighters is disclosed, which allows precise automated setting of maximum and minimum permitted flame heights during the assembly of lighters which have a rotatable valve adjustment member extending from a valve well in the lighter. Fixed stop means are provided on the lighter. An adjustment mechanism rotates with the valve adjustment member and after adjustment of the flame height, movable stop means are formed in the adjustment mechanism in positions chosen such that the movable stop means can abut the fixed stop means at positions of the adjustment mechanism corresponding to maximum and minimum flame height, respectively.

Abstract: A hair curling iron is arranged to have a handle with a concave portion pivotally connected to a heatable hair curling assembly including a tubular member heated by an electrical heater means and a plug for conducting electrical current to the electrical heater means. The plug is pivotally mounted on the hair curling assembly to withdraw a cavity in the hair curling assembly. The hair curling assembly is arranged to fold into the concave portion of the curling iron handle to provide a convenient package for carrying in a pocket or purse.

Abstract: A loudspeaker driver system linearizes loudspeaker operation by superimposing a high frequency (supersonic) signal on the low frequency (audio) signal. Features include a special crossover network for a multispeaker system, and an acoustic filter formed of perforated discs.

Abstract: A dispensing container for double edged razor blades, the container comprising a storage compartment for a stack of blades and a dispensing opening at one end of the compartment, the opening being defined by portions of a single, integral moulding, which portions are substantially spaced apart in the moulded condition of the moulding, but are relatively movable into a final position in which they are closer together to define the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A shaving unit having blade means exposed forwardly of an overlying cap member and rearwardly of a guard member, wherein the blade means and guard member are movable in unison and relative to the cap means against a resilient restoring force in response to forces transmitted to the unit during a shaving operation, to alter the shaving geometry of the unit.

Abstract: A shaving unit comprises a narrow single edged blade strip and a frame having a support portion having a flat surface to which the blade is permanently secured over its full length.

Abstract: A belt and buckle assembly in which first and second ends of a belt are adapted to be interconnected and the belt has means for receiving and releasably retaining a buckle member; and a plurality of buckle members, each having means for attachment to the belt, such that one of a plurality of available buckles may be selectively attached to the belt and subsequently removed and replaced by a second of the buckles.

Abstract: A razor handle for a razor blade assembly adapted to be movably mounted on the handle and having cam means thereon for receiving a biasing force, the razor handle having arms with journal means providing an axis about which the razor blade assembly may be pivoted, and cam follower means adapted to engage the cam means on the razor blade assembly for exerting a bias force thereon.

Abstract: A motor control circuit is arranged to provide selected control signals for operating a motor to rotate a motor shaft in a predetermined direction until the motor control circuit provides a high frequency control signal for substantially stopping motor operation.

Abstract: A tampon inserter is disclosed of the type in which an insertion tube is pulled outwardly, withdrawing it from the tampon, which is left behind in a body cavity. An easily-assembled three-piece construction is described, which includes an outer tube, a retainer for the tampon fixedly connected within the outer tube, and an insertion tube slidably interposed therebetween. A collar on the outer tube controls depth of insertion.