Abstract: A razor cartridge comprising three or more substantially parallel cutting members disposed between a leading longitudinal side and a trailing longitudinal side of the razor cartridge in a shaving direction of the razor cartridge. Each of the cutting members comprises a blade support comprising a blade mounting portion disposed on an inner surface of the respective blade support that, in use, faces away from a shaving plane, and a blade attached to the blade mounting portion. The cutting members are disposed to define a plurality of inter-blade spans between cutting edges of the blades. A leading inter-blade span that is closer to the leading longitudinal side of the razor cartridge than a trailing inter-blade span is different to the trailing inter-blade span that is closer to the trailing longitudinal side of the razor cartridge than the leading inter-blade span.

Abstract: A system for determining a level of debris accumulation in a region adjacent to at least one blade of a razor cartridge. The system includes a sensing unit to detect a measurement parameter which is one of an amount of light reflected from at least one area adjacent to the at least one blade, and an image of the at least one area adjacent to the at least one blade. A processing unit compares the detected measurement parameter to at least one reference threshold parameter and determines a level of debris accumulation in the at least one area adjacent to the at least one blade based on an amount of deviation of the detected measurement parameter from the at least one reference threshold parameter. Information regarding the determined level of debris accumulation is provided by at least one of a light indication, an aural indication, and a haptic indication.

Abstract: A masking foil, for a shaving cartridge, and a shaving cartridge comprising a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge, and a pair of side edges extending between the front edge and the rear edge. The housing includes a main blade disposed between the front edge and the rear edge. The main blade includes a main cutting edge extending toward the top surface and is movable in the housing. The shaving cartridge further comprises a masking foil. The masking foil includes a front portion located forward of the main cutting edge, a back portion located rearward the main cutting edge, and at least one ribbon which extends between the front portion and the back portion and which partially covers the main cutting edge.

Abstract: The present application is related to a razor handle (40) comprising a top portion (40a) for connection to a blade assembly (20) and a bottom portion (40b) with a flexible element (50) reversibly deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration, where the flexible element presents, in the second configuration, a broader footprint than in the first configuration, for supporting the razor handle upright.

Abstract: This application relates to an elastic pin for selectively attaching a blade assembly to a razor handle may be provided. The elastic pin may comprise a pair of prongs attached at a proximal end, extending to a distal end. The pair of prongs may have an angle ? therebetween. A respective distal end of each prong of the pair of prongs may form a convex head. The convex heads may be configured to define a substantially spherical envelope at the distal end of the elastic pin.

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for a voice-activated command or query regarding a purchase of, or information regarding, replacement shaving cartridge(s) inputted via a microphone/speaker associated with a “smart” shaving razor having hardware and software capabilities to function as a stand-alone Internet-of-Things (IoT) device. The command or the query is transmitted, via an Internet gateway connected to the Internet, to a vendor platform connected to the Internet. A response transmission from the vendor platform in response to the command or the query regarding a purchase of, or information regarding, replacement shaving cartridge(s) is processed by the control unit. The microphone/speaker outputs a natural-language voice output corresponding to the response transmission from the vendor platform.

Abstract: A safe container comprises a first receptacle configured to receive a grooming product and a biometric lock configured to selectively open the first receptacle to a designated user. The grooming product may include a shaver and/or razor blade cartridges. The biometric lock may include a fingerprint reader.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a shaving device comprising a first connector configured to couple with a second connector defining a channel, the second connector including an engagement surface within the channel, a retainer configured to position between the first connector and the second connector, and a plunger configured to transition between a first position and a second position, the engagement surface of the second connector configured to engage the retainer when the plunger is in the first position and the engagement surface of the second connector configured to disengage the retainer when the plunger is in the second position.

Abstract: A packaging for a product comprising a container including a first body layer and a second body layer connected at a fold, the first and second body layers capable of collapsing to a first position and expanding to a second position, and one or more of said first and second body layers defining a void, and a cover including a first side and a second side, and the first and second body layers are configured to collapse to the first position between the first and second sides of the cover.

Abstract: A razor cartridge comprising three or more substantially parallel cutting members disposed between a leading longitudinal side and a trailing longitudinal side of the razor cartridge in a shaving direction of the razor cartridge. Each of the cutting members comprises a blade support comprising a blade mounting portion disposed on an inner surface of the respective blade support that, in use, faces away from a shaving plane, and a blade attached to the blade mounting portion. The cutting members are disposed to define a plurality of inter-blade spans between cutting edges of the blades. A leading inter-blade span that is closer to the leading longitudinal side of the razor cartridge than a trailing inter-blade span is different to the trailing inter-blade span that is closer to the trailing longitudinal side of the razor cartridge than the leading inter-blade span.

Abstract: A system and a method for adaptively releasing a lubricant or a cosmetic for a razor cartridge, a sensing unit detects a property of at least one of skin, air, water and a chemical agent in a region adjacent to the razor cartridge. A smart polymer provided on the razor cartridge is selectively responsive to a characteristic external stimulus by undergoing a physical or chemical change. A processing unit controls the release of the lubricant or the cosmetic by providing the characteristic external stimulus to cause the smart polymer to undergo a change. The processing unit compares the detected property to a reference threshold parameter and determines whether to provide the characteristic external stimulus to the smart polymer based on the comparison, thereby generating the lubricant or the cosmetic. The determined level of depletion of the smart polymer is indicated by a light, aural, or haptic indication.

Abstract: A shaving system comprising a handle, a cartridge including at least one blade, the cartridge being releasably coupled to the handle, a detector, at least one sensor coupled to at least one of the handle and the cartridge, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to output an electrical signal in response to an infrared thermal radiation, detected and measured by the detector, of at least one skin property which is indicative of at least one skin characteristic, a processor configured to receive measurement data from the sensor and to at least one of identify and quantify the at least one skin characteristic based one the received measurement data, and a display configured to convey a message to the user based on skin characteristic data from the processor.

Abstract: A coating including one or more nano-materials and an organic material, the one or more nano-materials being present in a concentration of up to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating. A razor including one or more blades and a coating disposed on at least one of the one or more blades. The coating on the one or more blades of the razor including one or more nano-materials and an organic material, the one or more nano-materials being present in a concentration of up to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating.

Abstract: A shaving system including a shaver handle and one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may be configured to detect a hand of a user on the handle and to generate one or more sensor signals. The system may also include a processor operably coupled to the one or more sensors and having at least one algorithm stored thereon for analyzing the one or more sensor signals to determine a grip of the user's hand on the handle. They system may further include an indicator operably coupled to the processor, and the indicator may be configured to provide at least one of feedback or a recommendation to the user based at least in part on the grip of the user during a shaving session.

Abstract: A hard coating for a substrate or portion of a razor blade wherein a main layer of the hard coating includes graphene and/or any combination of derivatives thereof. The graphene may be deposited on the substrate or portion of the razor blade using plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) or similar process.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a handle and a removable cartridge, the handle comprising a gripping portion extending along an axis and a first coupling portion arranged at an axial end of the gripping portion, the removable cartridge comprising a shaving head and a second coupling portion, the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion being configured to be removably coupled together for assembling the removable cartridge with the handle, a first element among the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion comprising an auto-tightening spring device configured to lock a second element among the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion with the first element when the second coupling portion is moved axially toward the gripping portion and cooperates with the first coupling portion.

Abstract: A razor connector for connecting a razor cartridge to a razor handle is disclosed. The razor connector comprises a resilient element configured to connect a razor cartridge with a razor handle and to resiliently suspend the cartridge when attached to the handle, wherein the resilient element has a main body configured to be attached to the razor handle, the main body having a substantially flat portion and peripheral ends bent towards the flat portion.

Abstract: A shaving razor has a cartridge containing one or more blades. A base unit supports the shaving razor and has one or more sensors, a processor, and circuitry configured to determine accumulation of debris in the cartridge and/or wear of the blades. The base unit directly, or indirectly via a handheld personal computer, provides a visual or aural alert to the user regarding the accumulation of debris in the cartridge and/or wear of the blades.

Abstract: A coating including one or more nano-materials and an organic material, the one or more nano-materials being present in a concentration of up to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating. A razor including one or more blades and a coating disposed on at least one of the one or more blades. The coating on the one or more blades of the razor including one or more nano-materials and an organic material, the one or more nano-materials being present in a concentration of up to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating.

Abstract: A blade assembly including at least one blade support and at least one blade element having a cutting edge portion. The blade support includes a base portion and a flat portion. The flat portion extends at an angle with respect to the base. The at least one blade is attached to the flat portion of the blade support. The blade assembly further includes a lubricating element. The lubricating element is attached to the flat portion and the at least one blade element.