Patents Assigned to Bic Violex S.A.
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Publication number: 20220091648Abstract: A stylus for a touchscreen may comprise a barrel extending in a longitudinal direction, the barrel comprising a first end comprising an opening and a second end, the first end and the second end being, in the longitudinal direction, opposite to one another, and a first part and a second part, the first part including the first end and the second part including the second end, a first electronic tip received at least in part in the barrel and configured to have at least an in-use configuration in which the first electronic tip protrudes from the first part of the barrel through the opening, and an energy harvesting device comprising at least two of an energy harvesting element, a transducer, or an energy storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicants: Société BIC, BIC Violex S.A.Inventors: Franck ROLION, Loïc FOLGOAS, Etienne ROUDAUT, Ludovic FAGU, Georgios GEORGAKIS
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Patent number: 11273566Abstract: A shaver handle assembly may include: a body defining a cavity; one or more weights insertable into the cavity; a cap removably coupled to the body to enable access to the cavity when the cap is removed from the body; and a biasing member configured to abut at least one of the one or more weights, to secure the one or more weights within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Ilias Gklezos, Georgios Paspatis
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Patent number: 11273563Abstract: A shaving blade member may include a first portion disposed in a first plane, wherein an end of the first portion includes a tapered cutting edge; a second portion extending from the first portion and disposed in a second plane, the second plane being at an angle with the first plane; wherein the second portion comprises one or more protrusions, the one or more protrusions being movable relative to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventor: Georgios Paspatis
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Publication number: 20220063119Abstract: A razor cartridge comprises a first blade support and a second blade support. Each of the first and second blade supports include a flat portion having an inner surface which faces away from a shaving surface S. A first blade is attached to the inner surface of the flat portion of the first blade support, the first blade includes a first cutting edge. A second blade attached to the inner surface of the flat portion of the second blade support, the second blade includes a second cutting edge. A distance between the first and second cutting edges is within a range of 1.6 mm to 2.2 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Bic Violex S.A.Inventor: Ioannis BOZIKIS
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Patent number: 11235485Abstract: A razor cartridge includes a housing having a portion that forms a cavity and a retaining element configured to maintain a blade in the housing. The retaining element has a top portion that includes an aperture therethrough, a bottom portion, and an intermediate portion connecting the top portion to the bottom portion to define an interior volume between the top portion and the bottom portion. The cavity is fitted with a shaving aid. The retaining element is connectable to the housing so that the shaving aid is encompassed by the interior volume of the retaining element.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Argyro Kallivretaki, Panagiotis Moustakas, Georgios Tsiakatouras
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Publication number: 20220024061Abstract: This application relates to a handle. The handle may comprise a chamber. The chamber may be inflatable. The handle may be configured to pass from a first state to a second state. The handle may be configured to pass between these states in response to a volumetric change of the chamber. The handle may cooperate with a stand. The handle may be for a handheld device. The handheld device may be a hygiene device. The hygiene device may be a skincare device. The skincare device may be a shaver. The shaver may comprise one or more blades for cutting hair. The shaver may be a razor. The handle and/or the stand may be provided in a kit, a skincare kit, or even a shaving kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Efstratios CHRISTOFIDELLIS, Nikolaos OVVADIAS, Vasileios STAMOULIS
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Patent number: 11230023Abstract: A razor handle and an exchangeable razor blade cartridge and method for releasing the exchangeable razor blade cartridge from the razor handle. The razor handle includes an elongated body, a connector, and a release mechanism. The connector is configured to connect an exchangeable razor blade cartridge to the razor handle and the release mechanism is configured to release the exchangeable razor blade cartridge from the razor handle. The razor handle further includes a release trigger, offset from the connector in a longitudinal direction of the elongated body, and a transmission mechanism connecting the release trigger to the release mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Maria Petratou, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Efthymios Saltas
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Publication number: 20220016795Abstract: A razor handle comprising a top portion configured to connect to a blade assembly; and a bottom portion configured to support the top portion, and comprising more than one supporting member, a respective proximal end of each supporting member being operatively connected to the top portion and the supporting members extending distally therefrom, wherein the supporting members are configured to adopt a first configuration and a second configuration, and wherein when at least one supporting member is in the second configuration, the razor handle has a broader footprint than when all of the supporting members are in the first configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Spiros GRATSIAS, Maria PETRATOU
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Patent number: 11224984Abstract: A shaving system has a shaver having a handle, a razor cartridge including at least one blade, at least one sensor associated with the at least one blade and configured to detect a pressure applied to the at least one blade, and at least one resilient element associated with the at least one blade. The at least one resilient element is configured to deform in response to the pressure applied to the at least one blade and/or the at least one resilient element has an adjustable modulus of elasticity. The shaving system further including a processor operably coupled to the at least one resilient element; and a controller operably coupled to the processor that is configured to generate a signal to adjust the modulus of elasticity of the at least one resilient element.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Nikolaos Chatzigrigoriou, Ioannis Psomiadis
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Patent number: 11224982Abstract: A shaving cartridge (1) with connectors (3) on each side portion of the plurality of side portions (2C) of the housing (2D) and a plurality of cutting members (7). Each of the connectors is operable to permit the side portions to pivot relative to each other. Thus, the housing will assume different configurations and is operable to adapt to and follow a contour defined by a shaving surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Dimitrios Efthimiadis, Panagiotis Kopelas
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Publication number: 20220009114Abstract: A cartridge for a razor comprises at least one blade and a first blade support configured to attach the at least one blade to the cartridge. The first blade support includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, a first optical feature provided on one or more of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The first optical feature is selected from one or more of a color, a coating, a texture, a perforation, a transparency of the blade support, a light emitting source, a protrusion and a sticker.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicants: Bic Violex S.A., Société BICInventors: Charalampos SCHIZAS, Nikolaos CHATZIGRIGORIOU, Maria PETRATOU, Christos AMPATIS, Dimitris SIOULAS, Maria MITZELOU, Nikolaos OVVADIAS, Vasileios PAPACHRISTOS, George KANAKARIS, Thomas BRETTE, Alexander Nicholas BOURQUE, Nikolaos CHRYSANTHAKOPOULOS
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Publication number: 20220011898Abstract: A smart device comprising a first interface configured to transmit a first input from a user, a second interface configured to transmit a second input from the user, a digitizer positioned between the first interface and the second interface, and wherein the digitizer is configured to receive the first input from the user through the first interface and the second input from the user through the second interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicants: SOCIÉTÉ BIC, BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Loic FOLGOAS, Georgios GEORGAKIS
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Publication number: 20220007810Abstract: A bladeless exfoliation head may be for a handheld skincare device. The exfoliation head may include a main body. The main body may support an exfoliation body and an interface for detachably connecting to a handle. The exfoliation body may be less rigid than the main body. The main body may include one or more exfoliation features. The one or more exfoliation features may be disposed on an exfoliation surface of the exfoliation body. The exfoliation surface may be opposite the exfoliation head from the interface. The exfoliation head may be provided in a skincare kit or even a shaving kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Georgios PASPATIS, Panagiotis MOUSTAKAS
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Patent number: 11220016Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor adapted to releasably support a razor cartridge is provided. The handle includes a handle body and an actuation button. The handle body includes an arm assembly having a pair of arms extending in a plane and being adapted to engage the razor cartridge. The actuation button is configured to move substantially perpendicular to the plane of the pair of arms. The actuation button cooperates with the pair of arms to engage and disengage the razor cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: BIC-VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Ioannis Bozikis, Panagiotis Moustakas, Dimitrios Efthimiadis, Efstratios Christofidellis
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Patent number: 11220015Abstract: A shaving system may include a handle, a skin-contacting surface coupled to the handle, one or more blades coupled to the skin-contacting surface, and one or more sensors configured to record sounds generated during use of the shaving system.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Vasiliki Panagiotopoulou, Athanasia Panou, Panagiotis Moustakas, Georgios Pyrris
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Publication number: 20220001561Abstract: A method for manufacturing a razor cartridge component comprises continuously feeding an elongated band of material, separating one or more blade support elements from the elongated band of material, stabilizing the one or more separated blade support elements in a stationary position; providing one or more razor blades; and laser welding the one or more razor blades to respective ones of the stabilized one or more blade support elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: BIC VIOLEX S.A.Inventors: Vasilios DAVOS, Georgios KOULOURIAS, Petros POLYCHRONIDIS
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Publication number: 20210402629Abstract: This application relates to a razor assembly comprising a blade assembly configured to removably connect with an attachment mechanism; a handle having a distal end configured to removably connect with the attachment mechanism providing a first pivotal movement about a first axis between the handle and the attachment mechanism; where the attachment mechanism comprises a connection portion configured to provide a second pivotal movement between the blade assembly and the attachment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Efstratios CHRISTOFIDELLIS, Nikolaos OVVADIAS, Vasileios STAMOULIS
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Publication number: 20210387366Abstract: A refillable shaving head including a guard and a cover movable with respect to the guard between a retaining position, in which the cover and guard are able to retain a blade between them, and a releasing position, the cover being configured to remove the blade from the guard during movement from the retaining position to the releasing position. A blade storage device for same. A shaving system including a blade storage device, one or more blades, and such a head. A shaver including such a head and a handle permanently or removably connectable thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: BIC Violex S.A.Inventors: Panagiotis KOPELAS, Nikolaos CHATZIGRIGORIOU
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Publication number: 20210379777Abstract: A coupling mechanism for connecting a replaceable shaving cartridge of a shaving device to a handle of the shaving device includes a first connector, a second connector, and a locking member. The first connector of the replaceable shaving cartridge is adapted to move along an axial direction. The second connector of the handle is adapted to move along a substantially arc-shaped path with respect to the handle when at least one connector of the first connector and the second connector is pushed against the other connector. The second connector is adapted to mechanically engage with the first connector in the course of its motion so as to reach an engaged position with the first connector. The locking member of the handle is adapted to lock the second connector when the latter is in the engaged position with the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: BIC Violex S.A.Inventor: Panagiotis KOPELAS
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Patent number: 11192269Abstract: A system and method for determining a level of wear of at least one blade of a razor cartridge, which includes a sensing unit measures an electrical parameter including one of (i) a total resistance of the at least one blade measured across a length of the at least one blade, and (ii) an electrical conductance of the at least one blade measured across the length of the at least one blade. A processing unit compares the measured electrical parameter to a reference electrical parameter and determines a level of wear of the at least one blade based on an amount of deviation of the measured electrical parameter from the reference electrical parameter. Information regarding the determined level of wear of the at least one blade is provided to a user by at least one of (i) a light indication, (ii) an aural indication, and (iii) a haptic indication.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Bic Violex S.A.Inventors: Paraskevi Aggelopoulou, Christos Galanis, Georgios Goudelis, Grigorious Gerasimos Koutsouridis, Alexandra Antonakou, Stavroula Kaloskami, Georgios Katranas, Charalampos Schizas