Abstract: A skincare device having optimized dual energy modalities ace is presented. In an embodiment, a skincare device includes a body having protruding elements configured for contacting a skin of a user, where the protruding elements are configured to vibrate in operation. The skincare device also includes an end effector configured for contacting the skin of the user, where the end effector is configured to oscillate about a center axis in operation.

Abstract: A workpiece, such as a brush head, having a replacement indicator is provided, which is suitable for use with a personal care appliance. In use, the replacement indicator can provide an indication to the user recommending that the brush head be replaced after a duration has elapsed. The brush head includes a window to view the progress of the duration for recommended replacement and an indication when the duration has elapsed. In some embodiments, the duration is commenced when the brush head is initially installed on the personal care appliance.

Abstract: A skincare device having optimized dual energy modalities ace is presented. In an embodiment, a skincare device includes a body having protruding elements configured for contacting a skin of a user, where the protruding elements are configured to vibrate in operation. The skincare device also includes an end effector configured for contacting the skin of the user, where the end effector is configured to oscillate about a center axis in operation.

Abstract: A spherical base member having a plurality of mesh elements extending outwardly therefrom, covering substantially the entire surface of the spherical base member. The spherical base member comprises two hemispheres, one of which has a motor mounted therein with a drive shaft extending therefrom. The drive shaft mates with a receiving element in the other hemisphere. The motor with a microprocessor controller produces an oscillation of the other hemisphere at a selected frequency and amplitude and a vibration of the lower hemisphere at approximately the same frequency.

Abstract: The appliance includes a driving unit in combination with a head portion. The head portion includes a stiff base part and a flexible application part. The driving unit moves the head portion in a back and forth action, toward and away from the skin, providing a depth of cleansing by stretching the skin in a depth, i.e. vertical, direction into the skin, as well an oscillating action in the plane of the skin, stretching the skin in that direction, providing cleansing actions in perpendicular directions.

Abstract: The applicator includes a housing and a motor contained therewithin which includes an output member, such as a shaft, which in operation moves in a reciprocating manner. A contact member is mounted for operation and moves in response to the action of the output shaft, such that the contact element in operation repeatedly contacts a selected skin area, moving toward and away from the skin area, substantially perpendicularly thereto. The contact member moves at a frequency within the range of 50 Hz to 200 Hz and with an amplitude of 0.010 to 0.075 inches. The repeated tapping action of the contact member against the skin increases the absorption of a skin formulation into the skin area being contacted.

Abstract: A workpiece, such as a brush head, having a replacement indicator is provided, which is suitable for use with a personal care appliance. In use, the replacement indicator can provide an indication to the user recommending that the brush head be replaced after a duration has elapsed. The brush head includes a window to view the progress of the duration for recommended replacement and an indication when the duration has elapsed. In some embodiments, the duration is commenced when the brush head is initially installed on the personal care appliance.

Abstract: A brush comprises a plurality of filaments having a crimp structure and a J structure to provide a full distribution of filaments at an end surface of the brush, wherein the crimp structure of a majority of the filaments is configured with a period length of 2 mm to 5 mm and a peak to peak length of not greater than 0.8 mm, and the J structure is configured with a long length about 0.02 inches to about 1.2 inches, and a difference between the long length and a short length is about 0.2 inches to about 0.5 inches.

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.

Abstract: Exfoliating brush heads are disclosure for use with a personal care appliance. The personal care appliance is configured to oscillate the exfoliating brush head to provide improved smoothing and exfoliation of a patient's epidermis with or without the antecedent application of skin care formula. The oscillating action of the exfoliating brush head may be rotational, translational, or a combination thereof. In use, the personal care appliance oscillates the exfoliating brush head over a patient's skin in order to remove dead skin from the patient's epidermis. The exfoliating brush head may include first and second groups of tufts, wherein the first and second groups of tufts have different bristle heights and/or stiffness.

Abstract: Exfoliating brush heads are disclosure for use with a personal care appliance. The personal care appliance is configured to oscillate the exfoliating brush head to provide improved smoothing and exfoliation of a patient's epidermis with or without the antecedent application of skin care formula. The oscillating action of the exfoliating brush head may be rotational, translational, or a combination thereof. In use, the personal care appliance oscillates the exfoliating brush head over a patient's skin in order to remove dead skin from the patient's epidermis. The exfoliating brush head may include first and second groups of tufts, wherein the first and second groups of tufts have different bristle heights and/or stiffness.

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.

Abstract: The brushhead is used in a power skin brush appliance which includes a drive system having a single drive member. The brushhead includes a base assembly mountable to the drive system with an optional outer annular fixed portion and an inner portion which in operation oscillates back and forth at a selected sonic frequency through a selected angle in response to action of the drive system. Mounted on the outer portion is a first group of filament tufts. Mounted on the oscillating portion are three concentric groups of filament tufts. Each oscillating group of filament tufts includes two annular rings of filament tufts.

Abstract: The brushhead is used in a power skin brush appliance which includes a drive system having a single drive member. The brushhead includes a base assembly mountable to the drive system with an optional outer annular fixed portion and an inner portion which in operation oscillates back and forth at a selected sonic frequency through a selected angle in response to action of the drive system. Mounted on the outer portion is a first group of filament tufts. Mounted on the oscillating portion are three concentric groups of filament tufts. Each oscillating group of filament tufts includes two annular rings of filament tufts.

Abstract: The motor includes a rigid anchor member which is fixedly mounted to the applicator housing, an electromagnetic stator member and an armature. The armature includes a permanent magnet assembly and two leaf springs which connect the anchor member and the armature, the leaf springs being positioned at right angles to each other. The ratio of the lengths of the spring members is within the range of 0.75:1 to 0.95:1. A driving assembly produces an alternating current drive signal to the stator member which moves the armature and a skin contact member attached thereto in a reciprocating motion which includes a first component perpendicular to the skin, a second component parallel to the skin and a third arcuate component.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of preparing a beard or other skin area to be shaved for shaving by first applying the tips of a bristle skin brush to the skin area of the beard to clean the skin area, the brush having an outer brushhead portion and an inner brushhead portion, wherein the first portion remains stationary in operation, wherein the second brushhead portion oscillates through a selected range 18-26° at a frequency within the range of 120-220 Hz. The tips of the bristles are applied to the skin area to be shaved following or simultaneous with the wetting of the skin area with water, and then following or simultaneous with, lathering the skin area with shaving cream or gel.