Abstract: The invention relates to an electric toothbrush (10) having a rechargeable energy store (24) that is arranged in an inner space (36) in the body (12) of the toothbrush (10). The inner space (36) is sealed by a primary sealing element (56) against splash water and other detrimental influences. At least one contact element (28) for an external power supply unit (46) produces an electrically conductive connection to the energy store (24). The contact element is located either within the inner space (36), it being possible for the primary sealing element (56) to be removed for charging purposes, or outside the inner space (36), in which case it is optionally protected by an additional secondary sealing element (76). The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric toothbrush (10) having a rechargeable energy store (24) that is arranged in an inner space (36) in the body (12) of the toothbrush (10). The inner space (36) is sealed by a primary sealing element (56) against splash water and other detrimental influences. At least one contact element (28) for an external power supply unit (46) produces an electrically conductive connection to the energy store (24). The contact element is located either within the inner space (36), it being possible for the primary sealing element (56) to be removed for charging purposes, or outside the inner space (36), in which case it is optionally protected by an additional secondary sealing element (76). The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an oral care device, such as a toothbrush, having a body, which comprises a handle region, a head region and a neck region located between the handle region and the head region, and having functional elements which are arranged, at least in part, within the body and comprise an electrically operated functional unit and an electric supply device which has an energy store and is intended for the functional unit, in the case of which the body is produced, by injection molding, from at least one hard component, which serves as a reinforcement, and at least one soft component, and at least some of the functional elements, during the production of the body, are encapsulated, at least in part, directly by the plastic which forms the soft component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: A battery powered grooming tool is provided that includes a safety razor assembly adjoined to a hair trimmer assembly. Both assemblies include a housing. The housings may be separable or may be integrally formed. The trimmer assembly includes a motor operably connected to a moving toothed blade. The motor has a diameter less than 18 mm, a peak efficiency greater than 55% and an output torque greater than 0.8 mNm at peak efficiency. The grooming tool has a width less than 25 mm and a mass less than 80 g and the grooming tool is ergonomically familiar to a typical safety razor user.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric toothbrush (10) having a rechargeable energy store (24) that is arranged in an inner space (36) in the body (12) of the toothbrush (10). The inner space (36) is sealed by a primary sealing element (56) against splash water and other detrimental influences. At least one contact element (28) for an external power supply unit (46) produces an electrically conductive connection to the energy store (24). The contact element is located either within the inner space (36), it being possible for the primary sealing element (56) to be removed for charging purposes, or outside the inner space (36), in which case it is optionally protected by an additional secondary sealing element (76). The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: A shaving device is provided that includes a handle, a razor cartridge, and a powered trimmer. The handle includes a first end, a second end, and a grip portion. The grip portion has a motor included at least partially therein. The razor cartridge is attached to the first end of the handle. The powered trimmer head is located at the second end of the handle and is selectively activated by the user. When activated, the powered trimmer is powered by the motor in the grip portion of the handle and is operable to trim hair.

Abstract: A multi-use shaving implement includes an elongated handle and swappable razor cartridge and trimmer head. The elongated handle has a powered motor that is at least partially located therein. The razor cartridge has at least one elongated blade with a sharpened cutting edge and is removably attachable to the handle. The trimmer head has at least one stationary blade, one movable blade and is also removably attachable to the handle when the razor cartridge is not attached to the handle. The trimmer head also includes a prong that extends therefrom. During use of the trimmer, the motor (when activated) is in contact with the prong such that the motor reciprocally moves the prong and, accordingly, the movable blade relative to the stationary blade, thus enabling the user to trim hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an oral care device, such as a toothbrush, having a body, which comprises a handle region, a head region and a neck region located between the handle region and the head region, and having functional elements which are arranged, at least in part, within the body and comprise an electrically operated functional unit and an electric supply device which has an energy store and is intended for the functional unit, in the case of which the body is produced, by injection molding, from at least one hard component, which serves as a reinforcement, and at least one soft component, and at least some of the functional elements, during the production of the body, are encapsulated, at least in part, directly by the plastic which forms the soft component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a toothbrush having a body, which comprises a handle region, a head region and a neck region located between the handle region and the head region, and having functional elements which are arranged, at least in part, within the body and comprise an electrically operated functional unit and an electric supply device which has an energy store and is intended for the functional unit, in the case of which the body is produced, by injection molding, from at least one hard component, which serves as a reinforcement, and at least one soft component, and at least some of the functional elements, during the production of the body, are encapsulated, at least in part, directly by the plastic which forms the soft component.

Abstract: The invention relates to saucer-type handle components (5, 6) that pertain to a hollow handle and are produced in several steps. Said handle is used for a toothbrush. Said components are joined together and are inserted into an injection mould (25). A synthetic material, preferably a thermoplastic elastomer, is injection-moulded around the mould-parting line between the handle components (5, 6) in said injection mould (25). The connection seam (22) thus produced holds the two handle components (5, 6) together in a nondetachable manner and seals the hollow space (13) which is formed by the handle components (5, 6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a razor handle includes a connecting pod and a first handle portion. The connecting pod has a cartridge-connecting member, and a handle-connecting member. The first handle portion includes a pod-connecting member, and includes a first molded portion, a battery-powered device, and a second molded portion. The battery-powered device is at least partially encased between the first molded portion and the second molded portion. The handle-connecting member of the connecting pod is connected to the pod-connecting member of the first handle portion such that the connecting pod and the first handle portion are not detachable during normal use of the razor handle. The cartridge-connecting member of the connecting pod is operable to connect to a selectively detachable razor cartridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric toothbrush (10) having a rechargeable energy store (24) that is arranged in an inner space (36) in the body (12) of the toothbrush (10). The inner space (36) is sealed by a primary sealing element (56) against splash water and other detrimental influences. At least one contact element (28) for an external power supply unit (46) produces an electrically conductive connection to the energy store (24). The contact element is located either within the inner space (36), it being possible for the primary sealing element (56) to be removed for charging purposes, or outside the inner space (36), in which case it is optionally protected by an additional secondary sealing element (76). The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a rechargeable energy store which is arranged in an inner space in the body of the toothbrush. The inner space is sealed by a primary sealing element against splash water and other detrimental influences. At least one contact element for an external power supply unit produces an electrically conductive connection to the energy store. The contact element is located either within the inner space, the primary sealing element being removable for charging purposes, or outside the inner space, in which case it is optionally protected by an additional secondary sealing element. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush which is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto, in the case of which the front surface of the head part, said front surface being formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element, has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration and/or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a razor, in particular for wet shaving, with a body comprising a handle region (10), a head region (14) and a neck region (12) located between the handle region (10) and the head region (14), and with functional components which are at least partly arranged within the body and comprise an electrically operated vibration device (20) for producing vibrations in the head region and an electrical supply device, having an energy store (24), for the vibration device (20). According to the invention, the body comprises at least one hard component (16), serving as a reinforcement, and at least one soft component (18), produced by the injection-molding process, at least some of the functional components being at least partly encapsulated directly with the soft component (18). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a razor.