Abstract: An electric shaver having a handle, and a shaver head having a cutting blade, which is movably carried on the handle. A battery and electric motor are mounted in the handle. A drive member on the motor provides reciprocating movement to a pivotally mounted weight member in the shaver head. The arrangement is such that the weight member reciprocates back and forth at a high rate of speed and inparts reciprocatory, simple harmonic motion to the cutting blade carried by the shaver head. The cutting action is characterized by minimal movement in any direction except essentially linearly, substantially parallel to the blade. Improved shearing action of the hairs is realized, together with minimum tendency for pulling or tearing of the skin. Undesirable irritation, and the development of "nicks" are thereby significantly reduced.

Abstract: An electric shaver having a handle, and a shaver head having a cutting blade, which is movably carried on the handle. A battery and electric motor are mounted in the handle. A drive member on the motor provides reciprocating movement to a pivotally mounted weight member in the shaver head. The arrangement is such that the weight member reciprocates back and forth at a high rate of speed and imparts reciprocatory, simple harmonic motion to the cutting blade carried by the shaver head. The cutting action is characterized by minimal movement in any direction except essentially linearly, substantially parallel to the blade. Improved shearing action of the hairs is realized, together with minimum tendency for pulling or tearing of the skin. Undesirable irritation, and the development of "nicks" are thereby significantly reduced.

Abstract: A quick-acting electric cigar lighter employing a bimetallic disk constituting an electric switching member. The disk is secured in place by a mounting stud, utilizing a welding procedure. The welding does not adversely effect the functioning of the switch due to the provision of a central offset portion in the disk, which tends to relieve stresses on the weld, preventing any failure at that location. The lighter is activated by pushing the igniting unit inward to bring the heating element cup into physical contact with the bimetallic disk. Over-stressing of the bimetallic disk is prevented by mounting the same in a recessed insulating block which has lands that are engaged by the cup after a pre-determined amount of actuation of the plug has occurred. An effective, long-life contact between the cup and the disk is had by the use of special metals which co-act to minimize pitting, deterioration, etc., one metal comprising aluminum which cooperates with other metals such as copper or silver.

Abstract: A quick-acting electric cigar lighter employing a bimetallic disk constituting an electric switching member. The disk is secured in place by a mounting stud, utilizing a welding procedure. The welding does not adversely affect the functioning of the switch due to the provision of a central offset portion in the disk, which tends to relieve stresses on the weld, preventing any failure at that location. The lighter is activated by pushing the igniting unit inward to bring the heating element cup into physical contact with the bimetallic disk. Over-stressing of the bimetallic disk is prevented by mounting the same in a recessed insulating block which has lands that are engaged by the cup after a pre-determined amount of actuation of the plug has occurred. An effective, long-life contact between the cup and the disk is had by the use of special metals which co-act to minimize pitting, deterioration, etc., one metal comprising aluminum which cooperates with other metals such as copper or silver. .Iadd.