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. 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 shaving aid member pivots in a predetermined range from an initial position to a pivot position with respect to a razor head against elastic force of leaf springs. In the shaving aid member, a mounting portion of a base member is aligned with the razor head and two arm portions of the base member are invisible from the front side of the razor head. This reduces the space occupied by the arm portions outside the outer peripheral portion of the razor head. As a result, in a razor with a shaving aid, comfort in use is enhanced. Further, the razor is compact-sized since the surface area of the front side of the portion outlined by the razor head and the shaving aid member is decreased.

Abstract: A hair removal device comprising: a cartridge having a first end and an opposing second end; at least one hair removal member positioned between said first and said second end; and a skin engaging member positioned on said cartridge, wherein at least a part of said skin engaging member is forward of said at least one hair removal members, said skin engaging member comprising a carrier and a skin conditioning composition releasably engaged with said carrier, said carrier forming at least one orifice exposing at least a portion of said skin conditioning composition.

Abstract: A wet shaving cartridge is provided having a housing having a guard located at a front end of the housing and a cap located at a rear end of the housing. The cartridge further has two or more elongate blades located between the guard and cap and extending in a direction substantially parallel to a length of the guard, wherein edges of the respective blades lie in a shaving plane extending between the guard and the cap. A shaving aid retention member is located in the cap. The retention member has a base arranged to receive a shaving aid and a front wall located at a side of the retention member adjacent the blades. The front wall extends from the base of the retention member towards the shaving plane.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use. The skin-engaging surface is askew relative to the shave plane of the blades.

Abstract: An appliance for personal care, such as skin, dental or hair treatment, comprising a dispensing structure (30) for automatically dispensing a fluid. The dispensing structure (30) includes a fluid reservoir (10), a discharge opening (11) and a fluid drive structure (9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) for driving the fluid to be dispensed from the reservoir (10) and to and out of said discharge opening (11) in accordance with a dispensing rate/time profile (Sx). The fluid drive structure (9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) is arranged for spurting at least once during said dispensing operation for squirting an additional quantity of the fluid to and out of the discharge opening (11) in addition to the fluid being dispensed in accordance with said dispensing rate/time profile (Sx).

Abstract: A hair removal device comprising: a handle; a head positioned on one end of the handle, said hair removal device having a pivot axis about which said head is mounted; one or more orifice(s) in the skin-facing surface of the head are positioned at or close to the pivot axis; a collapsible reservoir suitable for containing a fluid to be dispensed during use of the hair removal device through said one or more orifice(s); an enclosure system selected from a deformable rigid container or a non-deformable rigid container.

Abstract: A razor cartridge which has a housing with a pocket defined by a front wall and a rear wall. The pocket has a seat surface and at least one of the front and rear walls include one or more flexible segments. One or more blades are mounted within the housing. An elongated skin contacting member is provided that comprises a shaving aid composite that has one or more water-leachable shaving aid materials. The elongated skin contacting member has a body portion with an upper skin contacting surface and a base portion which is disposed at least partially within the pocket. The base portion has a bottom surface spaced apart from the seat surface. The base portion extends laterally outwardly from the body portion and is in mechanical engagement with the one or more flexible segments to secure the skin contacting member to the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manual razor comprising a shaving head (10) having a blade, and a handle (20) on which the shaving head (10) is attached, pivoting means (11, 21) being provided between the head (10) and the handle (20) so that the head (10) can move from a use position perpendicular to the handle (20) into a stowage position parallel to the handle. The aim of the present invention is to provide a razor that can easily be stored while occupying as little space as possible. In order to do so, it comprises pivoting means for the blade holder, such that it is not necessary to touch the blade for pivoting the same. According to the invention, the pivoting means includes a rack (21) provided on a sliding button located on the handle (20), and a toothed wheel (11) connected to the head (10), wherein the toothed wheel (11) and the rack (21) are sized and arranged to be in mutual engagement.

Abstract: Shaving cartridges intended for mounting on razor handles such that a shaving razors are formed. These cartridges include a frame on which a wing is disposed wherein a majority of the wing comprises elastomeric material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a tool holder for a flexible tube that contains a composition used in connection with the tool. The tool holder has a frame adapted to be secured the sealed end of the flexible tube and a tool portion having a tool such as a razor blade, a brush, a cosmetic scraper blade, a planar scraper blade, a massager head, sandpaper, polishing, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wet razor, and more particularly, to a wet razor formed with capsules of a functional substance and a production method for the capsules. The wet razor of the present invention comprises a cartridge body, a shaving blade joined to the cartridge body, and a lubricating band formed adjacent to the shaving blade, and the lubricating band has a shaving aid matrix and capsules consisting of hydrolysable starch and dextrin buried in the shaving aid matrix.

Abstract: A lubricated hair clipper drive system includes a clipper frame with a pair of opposed arms separated by a drive space, a drive shaft reciprocating laterally between the arms at high speed, a drive member receiving motive power from a power source and secured to the shaft for common reciprocation within the drive space, and a lubricant reservoir and applicator disposed on the shaft between the drive member and a corresponding one of the arms.

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 features a hair removal device that dispenses fluid during operation. The hair removal 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. Actuation of the peristaltic pump displaces fluid from the cavity to the product dispensing aperture.

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, said peristaltic pump comprising a rotating actuator having an central axis which has a maximum radial movement of the rotating actuator of up to about 15 mm. Actuation of the peristaltic pump displaces fluid from the cavity to the product dispensing aperture.

Abstract: The invention features a hair removal device, such as a razor for dispensing a fluid during use. The hair removal device includes a fluid dispensing member which comprises an elongated elastomeric contact member for dispensing the fluid onto the skin in a wide and flat layer of fluid.

Abstract: A replacement cartridge for a razor assembly is provided that includes a shaving aid body for use with the razor assembly. The shaving aid body includes an aperture disposed within a contact surface. The aperture is sized to receive a razor cartridge. Some embodiments of the present replacement cartridge include a base. In some of those embodiments the base includes one or more features for attaching the replacement cartridge to the razor assembly.

Abstract: A razor cartridge having blades and a cap structure in back of the blades where the cap structure extending across the length of the blades includes at least one skin engaging element and at least one shaving aid portion. The skin engaging element may comprise fin elements, elongated protrusions, bumps, nubs, or any combination thereof, and may be flexible to engage the user's skin in back of the blades for a comfortable shave. The shaving aid portion serves to deliver at least one shaving aid material (e.g., lubricant) to the skin. The shaving aid portion may be a lubricating strip, a soap/solid, a foam or sponge filled with shaving aid material or any combination thereof. The cap structure provides a synergy between the skin engaging element and the shaving aid portion. A percentage contact to a user's skin of the skin engaging element is from about 20% to about 90%.

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 hair removal device is provided comprising an erodable, solid moisturizing composition, the erodable, solid moisturizing composition comprising: a. A water-insoluble structuring polymer; b. At least 50% moisturizing hydrophobic phase by weight of the solid moisturizing composition.

Abstract: A hair removal device is provided, comprising an erodable, solid moisturizing composition, the erodable, solid moisturizing composition comprising: a. A structuring polymer; b. At least 50% moisturizing hydrophobic phase by weight of the erodable, solid moisturizing composition, wherein at least 40% by weight of the moisturizing hydrophobic phase comprises materials which are liquid at 25° C.

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: A cleaning system for cleaning an operator head of a hair removing apparatus such as a dry shaver. The system includes a cleaning device having a housing configured to hold the shaver upside down to place the operator head in a basin for cleaning the same with a liquid supplied from a tank. The apparatus incorporates an externally controllable electric circuit for driving the operator head in accordance with an external electric signal generated by a controller within the device. The device's housing has a signal transmitting means for transmitting the electric signal, while the apparatus has a signal receiving means which comes into electrical interconnection with the signal transmitting means. The signal receiving means is disposed intermediate the height of the apparatus such that the electrical interconnection can be made within the height of the apparatus, requiring no extra height dimension to the system for the electrical interconnection.

Abstract: A novel razor cartridge is disclosed where the cartridge comprises at least one indicium incorporated onto an exterior surface of at least one component of the razor cartridge. The indicia may include functional and/or aesthetic benefits communicated or obtained to the user before, during or after use the razor product. In one embodiment, the indicia are water droplets recessed into the lube ring of the razor cartridge, conveying the benefits of the lube ring and/or razor product to the consumer such as skin moisturization and/or the release of lubricant.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use.

Abstract: In a razor including a razor head 16 having blade bodies 19, a shaving aid member 27 is provided on the razor head 16. The shaving aid member 27 reciprocates between an initial position and an end position, which is separate from the initial position by a predetermined range. The shaving aid member 27 is urged toward the initial position by elastic bodies 31.

Abstract: A disposable safety razor includes a blade housing and a blade disposed within the blade housing to expose a cutting edge suitable for shaving. The blade housing and the blade have complementary characteristics which result in destruction of the blade upon an attempt to remove the blade from within the blade housing. In this regard, the blade housing comprises a substantially rigid housing and the blade comprises a brittle ceramic blade. The safety razor further includes a handle attached to the blade housing. The handle is made from a pliable plastic material that forms an enclosure filled with a dispensable liquid.

Abstract: A safety razor having a blade cartridge attached to a neck and a replaceable dispenser cartridge adapted for removable attachment to the razor to thereby form a portion of the razor handle or, alternatively, the entire razor handle. The cartridge includes and interior chamber for containing a shaving conditioning compound (e.g., shave cream or shave gel) and a pressurized dispensing gas. A bottom end of the dispensing cartridge, defining a bottom end of the razor handle, is fitted with a valve to control release of the shaving conditioning compound from the cartridge. An actuator assembly controls operation of the valve to selectively dispense a desired amount of the shaving conditioning compound from the bottom end of the razor handle while the razor is held upright in the normal shaving position.

Abstract: The scrubbing razor includes a housing and one or more cutting blades with a rounded cutting edge. The housing includes a top cover, a tubular outer safety ring mounted to the top cover, and one or more tubular anchor rings disposed within the tubular outer safety ring and mounted to the top cover. The one or more cutting blades are mounted to the one or more tubular anchor rings.

Abstract: A cleaning system for an electric shaver having a body and a shaving head generally includes a cradle configured to receive the shaving head of the shaver, and a reservoir positioned beneath the cradle and configured to retain cleaning fluid therein. The cleaning system also includes a drive assembly operable to move the reservoir between a raised position and a lowered position. In the raised position, the reservoir is positioned relative to the cradle such that at least a portion of the shaving head is submerged in cleaning fluid within the reservoir. In the lowered position, the reservoir is positioned relative to the cradle such that no portion of the shaving head is submerged in cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A disposable safety razor having an integral shaving conditioner dispenser includes a neck to which a blade cartridge is affixed at a top end thereof and a handle extends downwardly therefrom. The handle is ergonomically shaped and has an exterior wall that defines a pressure cavity therein for receiving a shaving conditioning compound and a pressurized dispensing gas. The handle has an opening at its bottom and a valve received in the opening. The valve is configured to dispense the shaving conditioning compound downwardly through the valve with the razor held upright. A dispensing cap covers the valve and is engaged therewith such that movement of the dispensing cap causes release of the shaving conditioning compound downwardly through the valve and out from a discharge opening in the cap while holding the razor upright with the blade cartridge and neck positioned higher than the handle bottom and dispensing cap.

Abstract: A shaving system includes a safety razor and a base station spaced apart from one another. The base station has a reservoir adapted to contain a shaving aid material capable of fluid flow. The base station is linked to the safety razor by an umbilical to provide fluid communication between the reservoir and an applicator of the safety razor to deliver the shaving aid material to the skin surface of a user during a shaving operation. A pump can be provided to propel the shaving aid material. A sensor can be provided to initiate operation of the pump. The reservoir can be refillable or replaceable.

Abstract: A wet shaving system is disclosed including a blade member and a skin-engaging portion in proximity to said blade member, the skin-engaging portion comprising a solid polymeric shaving aid composite including an exposed portion containing a water-soluble shaving aid dispersed in a water-insoluble polymeric matrix, the water soluble shaving aid being coated with mineral oil.

Abstract: Dual valves are described herein. The dual valves have a plurality of lumens disposed within a unitary body. The dual valves can be used, for example, in personal care products such as toothbrushes and razors to dispense fluids such as dentifrice and shaving aids.

Abstract: The safety razor includes a blade housing and a ceramic blade having a base disposed within the blade housing. The ceramic blade generally extends outwardly from the blade housing to expose a cutting edge suitable for shaving. The blade housing itself extends through at least a portion of the base to non-removably lock the ceramic blade therein. Accordingly, attempting to remove the ceramic blade from the blade housing results in destruction of the cutting edge.

Abstract: A shaving system is provided that includes a safety razor that can be selectively connected to a razor holder via a fluid coupling. At least one gas-generating electrochemical cell is disposed in a sealed gas module in the razor holder. The gas module is in fluid communication with a reservoir adapted to contain shaving aid material capable of fluid flow. The reservoir is in the handle or can have a portion in the holder and a portion in the handle of the safety razor. The gas-generating cell is employed to generally continuously pressurize the portion of the shaving aid material disposed in the handle reservoir. During a normal shaving operation a valve arrangement of the handle can be operated enabling the pressurized shaving aid material in the handle reservoir to be deposited on the skin surface of a user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a skin engaging member in the form of a narrow elongated strip of dimensions suitable for placement on a razor cartridge. The skin engaging member includes a first uppermost erodible layer, a second erodible layer positioned below the first layer and a third erodible layer positioned below the second layer. The first layer has a first color and a first thickness dimension. The second layer has a second color different from said the color and a second thickness dimension that is less than the first thickness dimension. The third layer has a third color different from the first color and the second layer and has a third thickness dimension.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a razor cartridge including a guard, a cap and a plurality of blades each with sharpened edges located between the guard and the cap. The cap includes a cap edge positioned nearest the blades and an erodible skin engaging member. A cap blade is positioned nearest the cap and an adjacent blade is positioned immediately adjacent to the cap blade and between the cap blade and the guard. The skin engaging member includes at least one upper layer and a base layer positioned below the upper layer. The upper layer erodes during shaving exposing the upper surface of the base layer which is positioned relative to the cap edge such that when the upper layer has eroded the cap blade edge has a final exposure defined by the adjacent blade edge, the cap edge and the upper surface of the base layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a skin engaging member in the form of a narrow elongated strip of dimensions suitable for placement on a razor cartridge. The skin engaging member includes a first uppermost erodible layer, a second erodible layer positioned below the first layer and a third erodible layer positioned below the second layer. The first layer has a first color and includes a lubricious water-soluble polymer. The second layer has a second color different from said the color and includes a greater amount of lubricous water-soluble polymer, in percent by weight, than the first layer. The third layer has a third color different from the first color and the second layer and has a third thickness dimension.

Abstract: The combo disposable razor and shaving lubricant dispenser includes an elongated handle defining a cavity holding shaving lubricant. The handle defines a slider track and an opening for dispensing the shaving lubricant from the cavity. A pusher is movably positioned in the cavity and pushes the shaving lubricant out the opening. A slider is connected to the pusher and is positioned over the slider track and outside the cavity. In one embodiment, a permeable bladder holds the shaving lubricant and is positioned in the cavity. A second embodiment has sealing material covering the slider track in order to keep the shaving lubricant fresh. A third embodiment has two tubular cavities, two slider tracks, and two pushers that are individually movably in each of the cavities by a slider connected to each of the pushers. Two straw-shaped tubes hold the shaving lubricant and are positioned in each of the cavities.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a shaving implement includes a shaving cartridge and 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: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured that include one or more shaving aid portions. In some instances, the razors and cartridges include a shaving aid holder, configured to allow the shaving aid portion to deflect when pressure is applied to a surface of the shaving aid portion during shaving.

Abstract: A combination razor and razor brush is disclosed. The brush for cleaning the razor during and after use of the razor is releasably retained inside a hollow handle of the razor so that the brush is always readily accessible.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a shaving implement having a handle; a razor cartridge; a self-leveling mechanism operably coupled to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body; and a pivoting mechanism operably coupled to the shaving aid body and the handle to permit pivotal movement of the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body together relative to the handle. The shaving aid body has a top surface, and at least a portion of the shaving aid body is adjacent the razor cartridge. The self-leveling mechanism permits the top surface of the shaving aid body to remain coplanar with a shave plane while shaving.

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 is disclosed where generally a maximum height of the lubricating strip is greater than or equal to the maximum height of the blade plane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rug shaver for removing pilling and other loose fibers. The rug shaver may include a handle connected to a shaver head through a swivel. The shaver head may have a motor that rotates blades above a grill plate. The shaver head also may include baskets removeably retained within basket cutouts in a top of the shaver head. As pilling and other loose fibers poke through the grill plate, the rotating blades may cut the loose fibers. The loose fibers may be drawn into the baskets.

Abstract: A shaving aid member pivots in a predetermined range from an initial position to a pivot position with respect to a razor head against elastic force of leaf springs. In the shaving aid member, a mounting portion of a base member is aligned with the razor head and two arm portions of the base member are invisible from the front side of the razor head. This reduces the space occupied by the arm portions outside the outer peripheral portion of the razor head. As a result, in a razor with a shaving aid, comfort in use is enhanced. Further, the razor is compact-sized since the surface area of the front side of the portion outlined by the razor head and the shaving aid member is decreased.

Abstract: A wet-shaving system having a handle and a housing pivotably mounted to the handle. One or more razor blades are mounted on the housing, the one or more razor blades each having a blade edge. A cap is at a rear of the housing and behind the razor blades. The cap is composed of a water leachable polymer material to provide skin lubrication. A guard structure is on the housing in front of the razor blades. The guard structure includes first and second flexible skin-engaging protrusions to engage a user's skin in front of the blades and a mounted abrasive, positioned in front of the first flexible skin-engaging protrusion and behind the second flexible skin-engaging protrusion, to remove loose flakes of skin during shaving.