Abstract: A replaceable fluid dispensing cartridge for a liquid dispensing razor having a fluid interconnect member with a pivotable support member and a base member with a fluid port and an engagement surface for removably and fixedly mating to a corresponding engagement member of a handle. A cartridge housing is mounted to the pivotable support member. The cartridge housing has a guard, a cap, and at least one blade between the cap and the guard. A fluid applicator defining an opening is fixedly joined to the interconnect member.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing razor with a handle defining a cavity configured to receive a fluid reservoir. A fluid dispensing cartridge is mounted to the handle. A fluid connector is pivotably coupled to the handle. The fluid connector has a neutral position and a biased loading position. The fluid connector in the biased loading position is inclined at an angle of about 10 degrees to about 60 degrees relative to the fluid connector in the neutral position.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing cartridge for a personal care appliance with a fluid applicator having a baffle with a rear wall and an opposing resilient front flap. The baffle defines at least one outlet port. The resilient front flap contacts a portion of the rear wall in a first position and is spaced apart from the portion in a second position.

Abstract: A hair removal device is provided, comprising a handle and a collapsible reservoir suitable for containing a fluid to be dispensed during use of the hair removal device, the hair removal device additionally comprising a container enclosing the collapsible reservoir, a fluid outlet adapted to allow fluid to exit both the collapsible reservoir and the container, an orifice adapted to allow air to flow in or out of the container, and a suction device, adapted to suck fluid out of the collapsible reservoir through fluid outlet. The container can be rigid, deformably rigid, or a combination of both.

Abstract: A razor cartridge comprising a housing, one or more blades disposed within the housing, a moisturizing portion comprising at least 50% lipophilic materials by weight of the moisturizing portion, being disposed within the housing and having a first surface area to contact the skin, and a lubricating portion comprising at least 20% lubricants by weight of the lubricating portion, being disposed within the housing and having a second surface area to contact the skin, wherein the ratio of the first surface area to the second surface area is in the range of from 1:5 to 5:1.

Abstract: A razor which includes a head, at least two spaced apart razor blades mounted to the head, and structure for expelling a shaving composition from the head, at least between the blades, onto a surface to be shaved.

Abstract: A skin engaging member for a razor cartridge includes an erodible first layer and an erodible second layer below the first layer. Each layer includes a lubricious water soluble polymer and can include a water insoluble polymer. The second layer includes a fragrance that can be in the form of microcapsules or a suitable additive of the polymeric material(s). As the first layer erodes during normal use of the razor cartridge the second layer is eventually exposed dissolving or fracturing the microcapsules or otherwise releasing the fragrance. The fragrance is malodorous indicating to e.g. a vision impaired user that the optimal life of the razor cartridge is at or nearing its end. The first layer can also be provided with a non-malodorous fragrance. A third erodible layer can be provided between the first and second layer and can also include a fragrance. End-of-optimal-life indication can be rapid or gradual.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel geometry for a lubricating body, strip or cap, composed of shaving aids, taking into consideration their shape, materials and placement along with their interaction with multiple blades for improved shaving attributes in a wet shaving system. A strip exposure and a strip angle are disclosed where generally a maximum height of the lubricating body in a dry state is greater than or equal to the maximum height of the blade plane and thus, the skin contacting surface of the lubricating body is generally above the skin contacting surface of the blades.

Abstract: A shaving razor cartridge with a housing having a guard at a front of the housing. One or more blades are behind the guard and each blade has a blade edge. A cap is secured to the housing and comprises a water leachable shaving aid. The cap has a front face extending parallel to the blade edge. The front face of the cap is unsupported by the housing.

Abstract: A skin engaging member suitable for use in a hair removal device, said skin engaging member comprising an anti-irritation agent.

Abstract: The invention features a hand held device that dispenses fluid during operation. The hand held device includes a handle and a device head operably engaged thereto. The handle has a proximal end forming a product dispensing aperture, a distal end forming a cavity for housing a fluid, a supply channel in fluid communication with the cavity and the product dispensing aperture, a peristaltic pump physically engaged with the supply channel, and a flexible barrier that rests between the peristaltic pump and the supply channel preventing direct contact of the supply channel by the peristaltic pump. Actuation of the peristaltic pump displaces fluid from the cavity to the product dispensing aperture.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically operated cleaning device for cleaning an electrically operated hair removal apparatus, which comprises a drive means configured in a housing and a cutting or epilation means, which can be driven by the drive means and is arranged on a head end of said housing. For cleaning purposes, the cutting or epilation means can be introduced into a pan which can be filled with a cleaning liquid on the one hand, and which can have the cleaning liquid flowing therethrough on the other hand. According to a first invention, the receptacle is formed directly by the pan, wherein the pan is pivotably mounted on the cleaning device via a rotational axis, wherein an alternating torque acts on the pan for pivoting the same.

Abstract: A shaving razor having a cartridge containing a razor blade coupled to a monolithic yoke. The yoke is formed from a single piece of material possibly by injection molding. The yoke has a bridge and a pair of cross pieces each coupled to the bridge by a living hinge. The cartridge is coupled to the cross pieces and spans between the cross pieces.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided comprising a housing having a base which is connectable to a handle, two or more blades, whose tips are aligned in a cutting plane to cut in a cutting direction, and a moisturizing block disposed before and/or after the blades in the cutting direction, the moisturizing block having a skin-contacting surface, wherein: (a) the moisturizing block comprises at least 50% lipophilic materials by weight of the moisturizing block; (b) the skin-contacting surface slopes away from the blades towards the base.

Abstract: A shaving assembly having plural independent flexibly mounted cartridges. The assembly comprises a cartridge support including two flexible cross members at opposing ends of a bridge member each at one of a pair of attachment points. The cross member is flexible into either a convex or a concave orientation about the respective attached point. The assembly further comprises a plurality of cartridges each including a carrier and at least one blade, each cartridge independently coupled to the cross members in a parallel relation to each other cartridge to the cross members.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel one-piece pump or fluid dispensing apparatus having at least one hinge. The hinge allows for a streamlined manufacturing process which provides increased cost effectiveness. In addition, the hinge serves to orient or align the pump elements for easy, economical assembly of the finished device. The hinge may include one or more hinge elements or linkages.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided comprising a housing having a base which is connectable to a handle, two or more blades, whose tips are aligned in a cutting plane to cut in a cutting direction, and a moisturizing block disposed before and/or after the blades in the cutting direction, the moisturizing block having a skin-contacting surface, wherein: the moisturizing block comprises at least 50% lipophilic materials by weight of the moisturizing block; and from about from about 0.01% to 5% of an anti-irritation agent comprising a pyrithione, a polyvalent metal salt of pyrithione, and a mixture thereof, such as zinc pyrithione.

Abstract: A razor system is provided for shaving facial and body hair, the razor system having a handle and a razor cartridge. The razor cartridge has a primary group of blades and a second group of blades, such that the primary group of blades makes a first common plane and the second group of blades makes a second working plane. The first common plane and the second working plane are directionally-opposed. The present invention further relates to a method of shaving with the razor system.

Abstract: A shaving device (1, 21) comprises a handle (2) provided with a reservoir (6) for holding a fluid, a treatment device (4, 24) provided with at least one shaver element (5), which treatment device (4, 24) is pivotable with respect to the handle (2), and a fluid channel (7) extending from the reservoir (6) to an outlet opening (8, 28) at least near the treatment device (4, 24). At least a part of the fluid channel (7) is elastically deformable from a closed position, in which the passage through the fluid channel (7) is closed off, to an opened position, in which the passage through the fluid channel (7) is opened by pivoting the handle (2) with respect to the treatment device (4, 24) from a rest position to an activated position, and vice versa.

Abstract: A razor cartridge comprising a housing, a guard disposed toward a front portion of the housing, a cap disposed toward a rear portion of the housing, a plurality of bent blade assemblies, wherein at least one of the blade assemblies comprises one or more perforations along a length of the assembly. In another embodiment, a razor cartridge comprising a housing, a guard disposed toward a front portion of the housing, a cap disposed toward a rear portion of the housing, a plurality of integrally formed bent blade assemblies, wherein each of the blade assemblies comprises one or more perforations along a length of the assembly.

Abstract: A razor which includes at least one razor blade, a container for a shaving composition and an electrically powered actuating mechanism, for causing shaving composition from the container to be discharged from the shaving head.

Abstract: A hair removing apparatus has a hair removing device for at least partially removing hair projecting from a skin, a liquid channel leading to a liquid outlet, a pump for causing liquid displacement through the liquid channel to the liquid outlet, a motor coupled to the hair removing device; a transmission coupled to the motor and to the pump; and a control structure operable between at least a first and a second operating condition for dispensing liquid at different rates. The control structure is arranged for controlling amounts of movement transmitted by the transmission to the pump such that, in the first and second operating conditions, different amounts of movement are transmitted by the transmission to the pump.

Abstract: A disposable combination open top razor cap with razor head having an aerosol dispenser as the handle. The shaving cream can be dispensed by simply depressing the nozzle that is open on the cap and comes out through an extended dispenser opening. When the open top cap with the razor blade is attached the dispenser it is used as part of the handle. Also the razor cap does not need to be removed to spray out the shaving cream. Also the open top razor cap is removable so it could put on a full aerosol dispenser if the one it is on is empty. If the razor is worn it can be replaced with a newer open top razor on the dispenser. Additionally the razor itself can be replaced by itself on the open top razor cap.

Abstract: A shaving razor maintenance system includes a razor container defining a reservoir bottom region and razor head supporting structure disposed to restrict razor head and blade portions from entering the reservoir bottom region, and a two-phase liquid including a first liquid including a first anti-microbial agent, and a non-corrosive second liquid. The first liquid is water-miscible and has a specific gravity relatively greater than the specific gravity of the second liquid. The first and second liquids are also immiscible, but, upon agitation, form a temporary, generally homogeneous emulsion. A method for maintaining a razor head and blade portion is also described.

Abstract: A razor cartridge has a frame, a razor blade resiliently mounted in the frame, a cartridge retainer disposed around a portion of a periphery of the frame; and a separable lubrication articulately connected to the frame and selectively moveable between a forward position and a locked position. The cartridge retainer has a first portion that includes a surface that defines a skin engaging surface when the separable lubrication is in the locked position and second portions at opposed ends of the first portion that retain the blade in the frame and include means to fixedly attach the cartridge retainer to the frame.

Abstract: A hair removal device is provided comprising an erodable solid moisturizer, the erodable solid moisturizer comprising: a. A modifying surfactant comprising: i. A carbon chain with 12 to 32 carbon atoms; ii. From 1 to 19 ethylene oxide groups; b. At least 50% hydrophobic phase by weight of the erodable solid moisturizer.

Abstract: A replacement cartridge for a safety razor includes a dispensing head and a reservoir for a flowable shaving aid material. A removable shield is between the reservoir and the dispensing head and the shield interrupts fluid communication between channels of the reservoir and the dispensing head when the shield is in place. Fluid communication is permitted when the shield is removed. Removal of the shield is a onetime event. The shield can be a thermoplastic film. A razor cartridge can be disposed adjacent the dispensing head and the housing of the razor cartridge can be integrally formed with the housing of the dispensing head.

Abstract: A safety razor is provided having a handle, a cartridge mounted to the handle and a pair of primary guards joined to the cartridge, each of the primary guards having a plurality of fins that define a plurality of fin slots. The safety razor also includes one or more primary shaving blades mounted to the cartridge and positioned adjacent the pair of primary guards. A shaving aid retention guard is positioned between the pair of primary guards. The shaving aid retention guard has a plurality of walls defining a plurality of guard slots, wherein a width of the guard slots is greater than the width of the fin slots.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising one or more low molecular weight polyethylene glycols (LMW-PEG) and one or more high molecular weight poly ethylene glycols (HMW-PEG), wherein the one or more LMW-PEGs have a molecular weight in a range of 200 to 500 dalton, and wherein the one or more HMW-PEGs have a molecular weight in a range of 8,000 to 45,000 dalton. Such composition can be used as a (friction reducing) shaving lotion or as a condom lubricant.

Abstract: A handle and stand apparatus for holding a razor in an upright configuration includes a housing defining an interior area and an open top and bottom. A plurality of gripping members extends upwardly in the interior area and each includes a distal end adjacent the open top. A clamping member is situated in the open top of the housing defining a bore configured to receive the handle of the razor into the interior area. The clamping member is rotatable between a clamped configuration in which the gripping members are urged inwardly about the razor handle and a released configuration in which the gripping members are released away from the razor handle. A vibration device may be situated in the housing interior area to cause water droplets to be dislodged from the razor when energized. The apparatus may include a counter circuit and display to monitor a number of razor uses.

Abstract: A domestic appliance apparatus having a container is connectable to a fluid-containing reservoir that includes a movable actuator for activating a pump for dispensing the fluid. The reservoir is put in communication with the container and the actuator is activated by an auxiliary device to transfer a quantity of fluid from the reservoir to the container. The auxiliary device includes a housing which accommodates a holder for holding the reservoir and an actuator driver for activating the actuator. The auxiliary device may be part of a refilling assembly, which also includes the reservoir and/or the refillable container.

Abstract: Razors comprising a shaving aid comprising a soap base and a pyrithione source.

Abstract: A shaver includes a body, a shaver head including at least one shaving surface, and at least one electrically powered blade in the body adjacent the shaver head. The shaver also includes a receiver assembly connected to the body adjacent the head and a solid lubricant bar removably mounted in the receiver. The bar is mounted for removal from the shaver.

Abstract: A shaving razor is presented including a shaving razor head and a handle. The shaving razor head includes at least two lubricated strips extending across a length of the shaving razor head; a serrated-edge blade positioned between the at least two lubricated strips; and two side guards for holding the at least two lubricated strips and the serrated-edge blade in place. The handle is connected to the shaving razor head such that the shaving razor head with the serrated-edge blade moves in accordance with movement of the handle. The serrated-edge blade employs a semi-circular concave down pattern.

Abstract: A wet shaving razor cartridge that comprises a plurality of at least five elongate blade assemblies disposed in parallel between a guard and a cap of a housing, each blade assembly having a sharp cutting edge; wherein said blade assemblies exhibit a cumulative interblade span of no greater than about 3 mm. Also, a wet shaving razor cartridge that comprise a plurality of at least four elongate blade assemblies disposed in parallel between a guard and a cap of a housing, each blade assembly having a sharp cutting edge; wherein said blade assemblies exhibit a cumulative interblade span of no greater than about 2.5 mm.

Abstract: A hair removal kit having a handle, a cover removably engagable to the handle, and a cartridge removably engagable to the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade. A removable dispensing unit is disposed within the handle. The dispensing unit has a pump, an applicator in liquid communication with the pump, and a reservoir having a first position and a second position. The reservoir is in liquid communication with the pump in the second position, but not in liquid communication with the pump in the first position.

Abstract: Fluid reservoir (1) for storing a fluid for a handheld device, like a shaving apparatus. The handheld device may have a replaceable fluid reservoir such as a cartridge or an incorporated fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir comprises a housing (2) and a flexible membrane (3). The flexible membrane delimits a variable storage volume (2a) in the housing. The storage volume may be varied by a deformation of the membrane. The variable storage volume has an output port (5). The fluid reservoir according to the invention further comprises a forcing member (4) to exert a force on the membrane to pressurize a fluid in the storage volume. The forcing member has a recess for receiving a part of the storage volume. The membrane may be received into the recess of the forcing member during a compression stroke. By virtue thereof a volume defined by the recess may be effectively used to become part of the storage volume for the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a razor cartridge capable of simultaneously shaving flat and sharply curved surfaces, said razor cartridge comprising: a blade housing, on which a plurality of razor blades are formed; and an upper housing coupled to the blade housing and defining a rectangular opening for outwardly exposing the edges of the razor blades to enable the latter to contact the skin, wherein the blade housing includes a first razor blade mounting portion and a second razor blade mounting portion that define a plurality of slots to which the razor blades are coupled, and a hinge portion connects the first razor blade mounting portion and the second razor blade mounting portion.

Abstract: A shaving implement which includes a handle. The shaving cartridge includes a frame and a separable lubrication. The separable lubrication includes a shaving aid. The shaving cartridge is pivotable relative to the handle between a neutral position (see e.g., FIG. 1) and a rearward position (see e.g, FIG. 2), and the separable lubrication is pivotable relative to the frame between a forward position (see e.g., FIGS. 1 and 2) and a locked position. During normal shaving, the separable lubrication is rotated toward the forward position and can pivot relative to the handle with the frame. When the separable lubrication is in the locked position, the separable lubrication is located in a position away from the skin during normal shaving and the pivoting of the frame relative to the handle is generally limited, or altogether eliminated.

Abstract: A razor, especially a safety razor, comprises a fluid delivery system including a pump (24) for conducting a fluid, such as a lubricant, from a reservoir (25) for application to the skin, and a control device (16) for actuating the pump (24) when the razor is brought into contact with the skin by a person holding the razor, and deactuating the pump (24) after a certain time of actuation, e.g. 0.1 to 2 seconds. The control device is arranged to ensured a delay of 1 to 10 seconds between successive actuations, and so that the pump is actuated only every second third or fourth shaving stroke.

Abstract: A hair removal device with a handle and a cartridge mounted to one end of the handle. A personal care bottle is removably secured to the handle. The personal care bottle has a first end wall disposed within the handle, a second end wall defining an aperture opposite the first end wall, and a pair of opposing walls wherein one of the opposing walls is disposed within the handle and the other opposing wall is spaced apart from the handle.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device having a handle. A cartridge is pivotably mounted to the handle. The cartridge has a guard, a cap, and a blade between the guard and the cap. A dispensing unit is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir, and a resilient applicator in liquid communication with the pump. The applicator engages the cartridge and flexes as the cartridge pivots applying a biasing force against the cartridge.

Abstract: A hair removal kit having a handle, a cover removably engagable to the handle, and a cartridge removably engagable to the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade. A removable dispensing unit is disposed within the handle. The dispensing unit has a pump, an applicator in liquid communication with the pump, and a reservoir having a first position and a second position. The reservoir is in liquid communication with the pump in the second position, but not in liquid communication with the pump in the first position.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device having a handle with a cartridge mounted to the handle. The cartridge has a guard, a cap, and at least one blade behind the guard and in front of the cap. A dispensing unit is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir, and an applicator in liquid communication with the pump. The applicator has a guard with a plurality of ribs and an outlet port in front of the ribs.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing unit for a hair removal device with a reservoir and an applicator in liquid communication with the reservoir. A first and second connector are in liquid communication with the reservoir. The first and second connector each have a respective first and second valve. A resilient tube is disposed between the connectors. The resilient tube has a neutral position with both valves closed and a second position with one valve open and one valve closed.

Abstract: As provided in the present invention, a shaving aid element includes a novel shaving aid holder having one or more “undercut elements” incorporated on its upper surface. These undercut elements provide an interlocking mechanism to retain a shaving aid portion to the shaving aid holder. The interlocking mechanism of the undercut element comprises an interlock area of the shaving aid portion and an interlock area of the shaving aid holder. The undercut elements include one or more protrusions or cavities, in the upper surface of the shaving aid holder, and may be curved hook-like structures or mushroom shaped structures, straight-line structures, or angled structures, in any combination. The shaving aid portion, as not being disposed on a lower surface of the shaving aid holder, provides utility for disposing at least one aesthetic element (e.g., indicia), at least one functional element (e.g., exfoliation) or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A hair removal device having a handle with a first interior wall and a second opposing interior wall that has a tapered surface. A cover is mounted to the handle. A dispensing unit having a first and second position is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir containing a liquid, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir in the second position, and first and second connectors that are spaced apart. The mounting of the cover to the handle urges at least one of the connectors to slide along the tapered surface forcing the first and second connectors toward each other.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device having a handle and a cartridge mounted to the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade. A dispensing unit is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir, and an applicator in liquid communication with the pump. The applicator has at least one outlet port and a baffle defining an elongated recess with a resilient front wall that flexes from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device with a cartridge having at least one blade. The liquid dispensing hair removal device has a handle with a pair of opposing movable arms removably engaged to the cartridge. A dispensing unit is disposed within the handle. A cover is removably mounted to the handle. The cover has a closed position with a pair of cartridge retention members positioned between the pair of arms of the handle. The cartridge retention members contact the pair of arms preventing disengagement of the cartridge from the handle.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device having a handle and a cartridge mounted to the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade. A dispensing unit is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir, and an applicator in liquid communication with the pump. The applicator has at least one outlet port and a baffle with a resilient front flap having a neutral position and a forward position. The resilient front flap is generally parallel to a rear wall of the baffle in the neutral position and generally transverse to the rear wall in the forward position.