Abstract: A connector for connecting a shaving head to a handle of a skincare device, comprising a first piece configured to be connected to the shaving head, a second piece configured to be connected to the handle, at least a first magnet connected to the first piece, at least a second magnet connected to the second piece, the first and second pieces being insertable inside each other along an insertion direction, such that equal poles of the first and second magnets are arranged obliquely or perpendicularly to the insertion direction for retaining the first and second pieces inside each other through magnetic repulsion.

Abstract: A blade storage system for 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 blade storage system including: a dispensing portion configured to retainably connect the blade to the cover of the head, and a removing portion configured to disconnect the blade from the cover. The removing portion is configured to disconnect the blade from the cover by moving the blade with respect to the cover along a bearing direction, along which the cover is configured to bear on the blade during retention of the blade to the head, and/or the dispensing portion is configured to connect the blade to the cover by moving the blade with respect to the cover opposite to the bearing direction.

Abstract: A writing instrument may include a barrel having a longitudinal axis, a cartridge, a writing tip, a self-retracting and sealing system for sliding the cartridge inside the barrel between a first position wherein the writing tip extends outside the barrel and a second position wherein the writing tip is retracted, the system comprising a button configured to move the cartridge between the first and the second position, and a sealing member configured to be actuated between a closed position closing a writing passage of the writing instrument, wherein the cartridge is configured to actuate the sealing member to the open position when the cartridge is moved to the first position and to allow the sealing member in the closed position when the cartridge is in the second position.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism including a first pivot member including a support extending along an axis between a first end and a second end, a first pivot element, and a second pivot element, a second pivot member configured to interact with the first pivot member, at least a portion of the second pivot member being configured to apply a force on the first pivot element and the second pivot element, wherein the first pivot element and the second pivot element are configured to receive a force applied by the second pivot member and each of the first pivot element and the second pivot element are configured to flex in response to receiving the force applied by the second pivot member.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a shaver handle comprising a first section and a second section translatable along a proximal-distal shaver handle axis relative to the first section, wherein the first section comprises a plurality of grooves and the second section comprises at least one protrusion, wherein each of the plurality of grooves is configured to form a snap joint with the at least one protrusion, wherein the first section and second section are connected by a sleeve configured to transition between an extended and a collapsed conformation.

Abstract: A shaving unit and a shaver having an adjustable blade exposure, comprising a guard base, including a guard bar and defining a guard plane, and a blade assembly, including at least one blade extending in a blade direction and defining a blade plane, wherein the blade assembly is pivoting with respect to the guard base about a first pivot axis parallel to the blade direction.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A razor head (10) comprises a frame (100) having a skin-contacting side (110) and a back side (120) opposite the skin-contacting side (110). A coupling section (200) is arranged on the back side (120), wherein the coupling section (200) is configured to couple the razor head (10) to a razor handle (30). The coupling section (200) comprises a first bearing mechanism (210) and a second bearing mechanism (220) that are functionally different.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a razor connector configured to connect a razor cartridge to a razor handle. The razor connector includes at least one interlocking feature configured to interlock with at least one interlocking part of the razor cartridge and a push-button integrally formed with a hinge. The push-button is configured to rotate the hinge from a first to a second position upon actuation, wherein rotation of the hinge from the first to the second position is configured to disconnect the razor cartridge from the razor connector.

Abstract: This application relates to a suspension housing configured to provide a movable connection between a razor blade assembly and a razor handle. The suspension housing comprises a connector being movably attached to the razor blade assembly and a suspension device operably coupled to the connector. The suspension device is configured to allow axial movement of the connector along a main axis, and rotational movement of the connector about the main axis.

Abstract: A razor head holder is provided. The holder comprises a holder structure including a connector for a razor head, the holder structure further including a helical screw-in member configured for a piercing connection with a razor handle including an engaging portion comprising at least one of cork; a compound of cork, wood, and/or bamboo fiber/power with a plastic matrix; and thermoplastic or thermoset material with a shore hardness between 30A-60D.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shaving head configured to be moved along a shaving direction relative to skin during shaving of the skin, the shaving head including a housing, one or more blades mounted within the housing, and a hair moving mechanism connected to the housing and arranged in the shaving direction relative to the one or more blades, wherein the hair moving mechanism is configured to move hair relative to the skin in a direction towards the one or more blades during shaving. A shaver including same.

Abstract: A kit of incompatible skincare devices may include a connector assembly for connecting a head and a handle of a skincare device to one another. The connector assembly may include a first positioning element connected to a mechanical assembly of the connector assembly and a second positioning element connected to an adaptor of the connector assembly. The mechanical assembly may be insertable in the adaptor along an insertion direction and engageable to the adaptor when the first and second positioning elements correspond to one another. The adaptor may extend along the insertion direction from the second positioning element. The mechanical assembly may extend along the insertion direction from the first positioning element. The first and second positioning elements may be configured to interfere with engagement of the mechanical assembly to the adaptor when the first and second positioning elements do not correspond to one another.

Abstract: A razor head and an adapter. The adapter is designed to be connected to the razor head and is designed to be connected to a handle, wherein the razor head can be rotated with respect to the adapter around a razor head axis. According to the present disclosure, a razor head biasing member is at least partially arranged within the adapter. With that, the manufacturing and mounting procedure is facilitated. The razor head biasing member comprises a compression spring element and a pusher element for pushing the razor head into a rest position.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a shaving device having a first connector coupled with a second connector defining a channel, the second connector including an engagement surface within the channel. A retainer positioned between the first connector and the second connector, and a plunger that transitions between a first position and a second position. The engagement surface of the second connector engages the retainer when the plunger is in the first position and the engagement surface of the second connector disengages the retainer when the plunger is in the second position.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a shaving device comprising a first connector a second connector defining a cavity being configured to receive the first connector, a first coupling element included on the second connector, the first coupling element configured to move between a first coupling element first position and a first coupling element second position, a second coupling element positioned within the cavity, the second coupling element configured to move between a second coupling element first position and a second coupling element second position, and wherein movement of the second coupling element to the second coupling element second position causes the first coupling element to be maintained in the first coupling element second position to secure engagement of the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism 10 comprising a first coupling element 20 having a first engagement surface 34 configured to pivot about a pivot axis located external to the coupling mechanism, a second coupling element 40 including a second engagement surface 52 configured to come into contact with the one or more first engagement surface, the second coupling element being capable of moving from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position, a third coupling element 60 configured to support the first coupling element and the second coupling element, a stop 58 positioned inwardly of the first coupling element configured to impede pivoting of the first coupling element. The stop impedes pivoting of the first coupling element when the second coupling element is in the first position and the stop no longer impedes movement of the first coupling element when the second coupling element is in the second position.

Abstract: A cartridge for a shaving device having one or more blades for use on a surface comprising a base including a base first end and a base second end offset from an axis of the cartridge, said base being configured to carry a blade, a frame configured to cooperate with the base, said frame included at the base first end and the base second end, said frame defining an opening configured to expose the blade, wherein the cartridge further includes one or more resilient elements configured to cooperate with a corresponding blade, and wherein, the base, the resilient elements and the frame are each constructed of sheet metal.

Abstract: A handle for a shaver includes a handle body extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle; a connector for attaching a cartridge to the handle rotatable with respect to the handle body around a rotational axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and an elastic tongue extending parallel with the longitudinal axis of the handle, when in a neutral position. The connector includes a cartridge end and a tongue end opposite to the cartridge end, the cartridge end of the connector being adapted to engage with the cartridge. The elastic tongue includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic tongue is fixedly attached to or integral with the handle body. As the connector rotates the second end flexes towards a first extreme flexed position or a second extreme flexed position, the flexed elastic tongue biases the connector towards the rest position.

Abstract: A shaving cartridge including a housing, a guard bar, a cap and cutting elements. The housing including an inner receiving portion and an inner attaching portion. The cutting elements further including a connecting structure at each end for connection of the cutting elements either on the housing or between adjacent cutting elements to thereby form a chain-like effect.