Abstract: A shaving blade assembly and a method of using a shaving blade assembly may include a blade, a resilient element, and a first moveable member. The resilient element may support the blade and be arranged to urge the blade in a first direction orthogonal to a cutting edge of the blade. The first movable member may abut the blade in a second direction opposite to the first direction and be held in at least one position.

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 blade assembly and a method of using a shaving blade assembly may include a blade, a first resilient element, and a first movable member. The first resilient element may support the blade and be arranged to urge the blade in a first direction substantially orthogonal to a cutting edge of the blade. The first movable member may selectively engage the first resilient element, in the first direction in at least one position, to impede deformation of the first resilient element.

Abstract: A shaving system including a dispenser having a plurality of slots, a first of which is configured to releasably receive a cartridge having at least one razor blade. An electrical circuit associated with the first slot including first and second electrically conductive elements, which are spaced apart from one another to form a gap therebetween. The electrical circuit is configured to switch between an open configuration in which the gap is unbridged and a closed configuration in which an electrically conductive material spans the gap, electrically connecting the first and second electrically conductive elements. The system is configured to detect removal of a first cartridge from the first slot based on whether the electrical circuit is in the open or the closed configuration. The system is configured to generate a signal when removal of the first cartridge is detected.

Abstract: A skin adapter designed to attach to a head unit of a razor, the skin adapter including an outer member, the outer member having a leading portion with a leading side, a trailing portion with a trailing side, and an aperture arranged between the leading portion and the trailing portion, the leading portion and trailing portion being positioned on an outermost surface of the outer member, the aperture being inaccessible from the leading and trailing side, and one or more ribbons positioned within the aperture of the outer member, the ribbons extending between the leading portion and trailing portion of the outer member.

Abstract: A razor cartridge comprises a housing, at least one first cutting member and at least one second cutting member. The at least one first cutting member and the at least one second cutting member are arranged in the housing. The at least one first cutting member is configured to shave in a first direction, and the at least one second cutting member is configured to shave in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A longitudinal support bar is arranged between the at least one first cutting member and the at least one second cutting member. The at least one first cutting member comprises a blade support including a top portion having an inner surface that, in use, faces away from a shaving plane and a blade attached to the inner surface of the top portion, wherein the blade includes a cutting edge.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

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: The retainer is operable to secure at least one blade within a housing of a shaving blade cartridge. The retainer extends along a pair of side edges of the housing, between a front edge of the housing and a rear edge of the housing. The retainer includes an upper end portion and either a lower end portion extending substantially parallel to the upper end portion and connected to the upper end portion by an intermediate portion, or one or a plurality of legs extending from an edge of the upper end portion.

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 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: 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 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 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 retainer is provided that secures at least one blade within a housing of a shaving blade cartridge. The retainer extends along a pair of side edges of the housing between a front edge of the housing and a rear edge of the housing. The retainer includes an upper end portion and a lower end portion. The lower end portion is connected to the upper end portion by an intermediate portion. The upper end portion includes an edge extending between opposing side edges. The edge includes at least one leg depending therefrom.

Abstract: A shaving head having a retainer with a plurality of legs operable to abut various portions of the shaving head, thereby securing components of the shaving head thereto.

Abstract: A shaving blade assembly and a method of using a shaving blade assembly comprising a blade, a first resilient element supporting the blade and arranged to urge the blade in a first direction substantially orthogonal to a cutting edge of the blade; and a first movable member configured to selectively engage the first resilient element, in the first direction in at least one position, to impede deformation of the first resilient element.