Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for increasing piercing safety are provided. An ear piercing system that includes a piercing post having a magnet and an alignment target, and ornamental earring elements that may also include a magnet (of opposing polarity) and alignment target. The natural attraction of the magnets (or ferromagnetic material), in conjunction with the alignment targets, permits individuals to easily remove and replace ornamental earring elements without risk of inadvertent or intentional premature removal of the piercing post subsequent to ear piercing procedures.

Abstract: A clutch for a piercing earring having a piercing pin comprising a head portion having an internal end wall; a piercing pin positioning structure within the head portion for receiving and positioning a piercing pin having a piercing end point within the head portion; the piercing pin being stopped from further travel when the piercing end point contacts the internal end wall; and the head portion preventing the piercing pin from contacting a user when received within the head portion.

Abstract: A product and method are provided for piercing an ear with an ornamental earring using a conventional stud gun. An earring retainer is provided with an interior cavity sized and shaped to conform generally to the outer dimensions of the ornamental portion of a post-type earring so that when the earring is enclosed within the retainer, the retainer will prevent pivoting of the earring relative to the retainer. The retainer has an outer diameter dimensioned to fit snugly in the plunger of a conventional stud gun and prevent the retainer from pivoting or shifting significantly with respect to the plunger or retainer during use. The retainer can also have a physical feature, such as a notch or ridge, so that it can be releasably mounted on a carrying block and placed in the plunger of the stud gun without the need for a user to touch any portion of the retainer or earring prior to use.

Abstract: An ear piercing gun including a housing, a push rod and a stud cartridge receiving chamber for receiving a stud cartridge therein. The stud cartridge can rotate in a clockwise and/or counterclockwise direction so that a stud releasably secured within the stud cartridge can be coaxially aligned with the push rod to accurately pierce an ear. The gun may also include a clutch positioner adapted to receive a clutch cartridge. The clutch cartridge can rotate in a clockwise and/or counterclockwise direction so that a clutch releasably secured in the clutch cartridge can be coaxially aligned with the push rod. The stud, the clutch and the push rod may be simultaneously coaxially aligned with each other to accurately pierce an ear.

Abstract: An ear piercing assembly includes a housing. First and second ear piercing earrings are releasably supported within the housing. A plunger assembly is disposed within said housing and selectively ejects an ear piercing earring from the housing. The plunger assembly is movable between a first position for ejecting the first ear piercing earring and a second position for ejecting the second ear piercing earring.

Abstract: An ear piercing assembly includes a first and second earring stud and a stud retaining sub-assembly for releaseably supporting the studs therein. A clutch retaining sub-assembly releaseably supports a first and second clutch therein. A push rod is mounted along with the stud retaining sub-assembly and clutch retaining sub-assembly on a housing. A keeper is provided for selectively moving the push rod between a first position for ejecting the first stud from the stud retaining sub-assembly and a second position for ejecting the second stud from the stud retaining sub-assembly.

Abstract: An ear piercing earring cartridge assembly comprising an ear piercing earring; ear piercing earring retaining subassembly means for releasably supporting said ear piercing earring; a clutch; clutch retaining subassembly means for releasably supporting said clutch; a floor disposed between said ear piercing earring subassembly means and said clutch assembly means forming a saddle region therebetween; clamp means movable from a first position to a second position for clamping an earlobe, disposed within said saddle region, against said clutch retaining subassembly means when said clamping means is in said second position; and earlobe thickness adjusting means for adjusting the position of said clamp means to accommodate a variety of earlobe thicknesses.

Abstract: An ear piercing assembly includes a disposable cartridge assembly including a first and second ear piercing earring and an ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly for releaseably supporting the ear piercing earring therein. A clutch retaining sub-assembly is integrally formed with the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly and releaseably supports a first and second clutch therein. An ear piercing instrument is adapted to receive the cartridge assembly and includes a plunger assembly for ejecting an ear piercing earring from the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly and is displaceable for selectively moving between a first position for ejecting the first ear piercing earring from the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly and a second position for ejecting the second ear piercing earring from the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly.

Abstract: An earlobe piercing cartridge assembly for maintaining a piercing earring sterile during storage, handling and piercing is provided. The assembly includes a piercing earring including a piercing pin and an ornamental head which may have a large diameter compared to the diameter of the push rod, or may be made of a soft material, and from which the piercing pin projects. A cartridge uniquely configured to receive the piercing earring includes an elongated opening partially supporting the piercing pin, and a further opening proximate the ornamental head of the earring, and in longitudinal alignment with the elongated opening, the elongated opening having a smaller lateral dimension than the further opening. A shield is adapted to fit inside the cartridge between the ornamental head of the piercing earring and the further opening.

Abstract: A disposable earpiercing cartridge assembly for protecting the earpiercing gun and customer from contamination during piercing is provided. A stud cartridge releasably contains a pair of earring studs. A clutch cartridge releasably contains a pair of earring clutches. A spring gun for ejecting the earring stud from the stud cartridge causes the stud to leave the stud cartridge and pierce the ear and engage the clutch. The spring gun is adapted to selectively receive and position the stud cartridge and the clutch cartridge for piercing, the stud cartridge being positioned between the ear and the spring gun, while the clutch cartridge is positioned between the ear and an anvil of the spring gun.

Abstract: An earlobe piercing assembly for maintaining a piercing earring sterile during handling, storage and piercing is provided. The assembly includes a piercing earring having an abstractly shaped enlarged head portion and a piercing pin extending therefrom and a cartridge uniquely configured to receive the piercing earring. The cartridge includes two clampings for securely supporting and positioning the piercing earring and a second rear portion including side walls and rear walls to substantially envelope said piercing earring. A cartridge housing receives and guides said cartridge, and permits said cartridge to be stored in a position which is substantially retained in the housing and is displaceable from the housing. This housing includes camming surfaces for engaging the clampings of the cartridge when the cartridge is partially displaced from the housing. The camming surfaces displace the clamping from the piercing earring so that the piercing earring is released from said cartridge.

Abstract: A jewelry cleaning system for facilitating the placement and removal of jewelry before, during and after cleaning is provided. The jewelry cleaning system comprises a container including a bottom wall and a side wall. The uppermost edge of the side wall defines an opening. A cover interacts with the side wall and is releasably securable to the side wall in order to define a closed container. A basket is capable of being positioned within the container. A displaceable handle is mounted to the basket so that when the basket is positioned in the container and the cover is secured to the side wall, both the basket and handle are retained in the closed container, and when the basket is positioned in the container and cover is removed from the container, the handle is displaced and projects above the uppermost edge of the side wall.

Abstract: A system for heating and applying a depilatory wax to skin for removal of hair. The system includes a reservoir which stores a supply of the wax and a dispenser coupled to the reservoir. The depilatory wax is essentially solid at room temperature but becomes flowable when heated. The heated wax flows from the reservoir to the dispenser for application. The roller applies the wax in a thin layer to prevent pain and burning.

Abstract: A system for heating and applying a depilatory wax to skin for removal of hair. The system includes a reservoir which stores a supply of the wax and a dispenser coupled to the reservoir. The depilatory wax is essentially solid at room temperature but becomes flowable when heated. The heated wax flows from the reservoir to the dispenser for application. The roller applies the wax in a thin layer to prevent pain and burning.

Abstract: An ear piercing assembly includes a disposable cartridge assembly including a first and second ear piercing earring and an ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly for releaseably supporting the ear piercing earring therein. A clutch retaining sub-assembly is integrally formed with the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly and releaseably supports a first and second clutch therein. An ear piercing instrument is adapted to receive the cartridge assembly and includes a plunger assembly for ejecting an ear piercing earring from the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly and is displaceable for selectively moving between a first position for ejecting the first ear piercing earring from the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly and a second position for ejecting the second ear piercing earring from the ear piercing earring retaining sub-assembly.