Abstract: Anti-clogging manual razor cartridge equipped with an arrangement of rollers and cutting blades arranged in an alternating manner with each other, namely, a leading roller, a leading cutting blade, a trailing roller, a trailing cutting blade and a final cutting blade. Each of the cutting blades are bent to obliquely angle two portions thereof with one of the two portions terminating into a sharpened edge. The arrangement is such that the sharpened edge of the leading cutting blade is over the leading roller, the sharpened edge of the trailing cutting blade is over the trailing roller, the sharpened edge of the final cutting blade is over the trailing cutting blade.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus is provided for shaving hair on a skin surface. The shaving apparatus includes a shaver head having at least one first blade configured to shave hair on a skin surface during displacement of the shaving head in a first direction along the skin surface, and at least one second blade configured to shave hair on the skin surface during displacement of the shaver head in a second direction along the skin surface; and a drive configured to reciprocally slide the first and second blades in an alternating motion between the first direction and the second direction thereby allowing a bi-directionally shaving hair on the skin surface.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electronic subassembly for a personal care product by manufacturing a hollow housing defining a chamber having a first open end and an opposing second open end. A rigid end of a first circuit board is inserted into the first open end of the housing. A second circuit board subassembly having a second circuit board is inserted into the chamber through the second open end. The first circuit board is connected to the second circuit board within the chamber of the housing.

Abstract: A vibrating toothbrush is provided with vibration-isolating zones that substantially isolate vibrations in the head and reduce vibrations transmitted to the handle without sacrificing structural integrity around the vibration-isolation zones. Such zones may generally comprise neck material that is reduced in cross-section, thinned, replaced by dampening material, or removed altogether to create transmission-inhibiting voids. The vibration-isolating zones may be further supported by the housing of the vibratory element to maintain the structural integrity around the zones and to thereby alleviating weakness conditions that might subject the toothbrush to fatigue and breakage conditions.

Abstract: A vibrating razor includes a handle, a razor blade and a flat-type vibration motor. The handle includes a front end having a receiving slot provided thereon; wherein the receiving slot includes a bottom wall. The razor blade is arranged at the front end of the handle. The flat-type vibration motor is arranged within the receiving slot and includes an outer shell with a cover; wherein the cover includes an external protruding dot on one side of an outer surface thereof. The flat-type vibration motor contacts the bottom wall of the receiving slot via the external protruding dot. Therefore, the external protruding dot can be utilized to increase the vibration strength of the razor blade as the flat-type vibration motor rotates to impact the bottom wall of the receiving slot.

Abstract: A blade heating system for a heated razor includes electrically conductive blades contained in a blade cartridge. A switch lever is hingedly attached to the blade cartridge and is selectively positionable between a closed position, wherein the switch lever is closed against the back of the blade cartridge, and an open position, wherein the switch lever is opened away from the back of the blade cartridge. Electrically conductive leads are connected to positive and negative terminal ends of a battery carried on the switch lever. One or more electrically conductive blade contacts are provided for electrically connecting the one or more blades to the conductive leads and battery when the switch lever is in the closed position for delivering electric current to the one or more electrically conductive blades. In a preferred embodiment, magnets are used to releasably hold the switch lever closed against the back of the blade cartridge.

Abstract: A safety razor includes a handle assembly elongated along a longitudinal axis, a blade head assembly pivotably connected to the handle assembly and having a first blade set thereon, the first blade set extending generally in parallel with the longitudinal axis. The blade head assembly can be releasably connected to the handle assembly to facilitate replacement. The blade head assembly can include a second blade set, the second blade set extending generally in parallel with the longitudinal axis, the first and second blade sets arranged facing away from each other such that the shaving direction of the blade head assembly can be altered by rotating the safety razor about the longitudinal axis. The safety razor can further include a biasing element for resisting pivotal motion of the blade assembly about the longitudinal axis and a control mechanism operable to selectively limit the pivotal motion of the blade head assembly.

Abstract: A vibrating wet shaver that includes a hollow handle, a shaving head borne by the handle, an electric vibrator fixed to the handle for transmitting vibrations to the shaving head through the handle, and a control circuit adapted to adjust a vibration frequency generated by the electric vibrator.

Abstract: A vibrating razor handle assembly is provided for facilitating use of different types of razor blade cartridges with a single vibrating handle. The assembly includes an elongated housing having a first end, a second end, and a perimeter wall extending between the first end and the second end. A vibrator is positioned in the housing. An adapter is coupled to the housing and the vibrator whereby the adapter vibrates when the vibrator is activated. The adapter has a distal end relative to the housing configured for coupling to a razor blade cartridge.

Abstract: A shaving implement includes a blade assembly configured for a wet shaving process wherein a user of the shaving implement grips a handle and draws the blade assembly across a surface of skin to be shaved. The shaving implement also includes an energy-imparting device, circuitry, and an activation device. The energy-imparting device is configured to impart energy to enhance the wet shaving process. The activation device is configured to impart a signal to the circuitry in response to handling of the shaving implement during the wet shaving process. In response to receiving the signal, the circuitry either extends or initiates an application of signals to the energy-imparting device that enable the energy-imparting device to impart energy that enhances the wet shaving process.

Abstract: A trigger switch for a hand-held device provides vibrating alerts directly to one or more fingers of a user's hand when signaled by the device. The trigger switch housing is pivotally mounted in the device with a stop to limit outward travel therefrom. A housing cavity receives a miniaturized vibrating motor that is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, which has a wire bundle with a connector to couple the board to the device. The motor's body may contact one side of the printed circuit board, and directly on the opposite side of the board may be a platform with a post extending therefrom to support one end of a coil spring, with the other end being retained within the device. When the user completes an operation, the device may signal the printed circuit board, which causes a counterweight to rotate and transmit vibrations to the trigger switch.

Abstract: Battery operated appliances are provided. Some appliances include a housing defining a chamber having an interior wall, electronics within the chamber, a battery cover, and a closing system including (a) a first electrically conductive member secured to the battery cover, and (b) a second electrically conductive member secured to the interior wall of the housing and configured to engage the first electrically conductive member and thereby mechanically secure the battery cover to the housing while also establishing electrical contact between the first and second electrically conductive members.

Abstract: A hand-held hair cutting appliance has a housing, a first cutting blade, and a second cutting blade. The first cutting blade is capable of reciprocating movement relative to the housing. A drive assembly is operatively connected to the first cutting blade for drivingly reciprocating the first cutting blade relative to the housing such that the first cutting blade is moveable in a side to side direction relative to the housing and the second cutting blade. A counter weight is adapted for reciprocating movement relative to the housing in response to reciprocating movement of the first cutting blade. The counter weight has at least one of a mass and a location relative to the first cutting blade to thereby at least partially counter-balance the reciprocating movement of the first cutting blade.

Abstract: Hair cutting apparatus having at least one cutting unit (2) with a stationary cutting member (3) and reciprocable movable cutting member (4) each having cooperating bearing surfaces (7,8) with cutting edges (9,10). To minimize the friction between the bearing surfaces a visco-elastic element is provided between the coupling element (14) and the movable cutting member (4) resulting in a small cutting gap between the bearing surfaces. During cutting of hairs the visco-elastic element behaves as a stiff element whereas during periods in which no hairs are cut the element behaves relatively soft so that the cutting gaps between the cutting edges are closed.

Abstract: Vibrating personal care devices are provided by the present invention. The personal care devices generally employ a head, a handle extending from the head, a vibration-inducing mechanism or system, and means for adjusting the amplitude of the vibration.

Abstract: Razor handles are provided for razors having a battery-powered functionality. Methods of manufacturing such handles are also provided. In one implementation, the handle includes a unitary grip portion constructed to receive a razor head at one end thereof, and a battery cover, mounted on the grip portion. The grip portion and the battery cover, when joined, may together define a water-tight unit prior to mounting of the razor head on the grip portion.

Abstract: A razor and trimmer combination assembly includes an elongated handle, a razor blade, a trimmer and a motor. The razor blade is disposed at or adjacent a first end of the handle. The trimmer mounts on the handle and includes a moving blade. The motor drives the moving blade.

Abstract: A hand-held hair cutting appliance has a housing, a first cutting blade, and a second cutting blade. The first cutting blade is capable of reciprocating movement relative to the housing. A drive assembly is operatively connected to the first cutting blade for drivingly reciprocating the first cutting blade relative to the housing. A counter weight is adapted for reciprocating movement relative to the housing in response to reciprocating movement of the first cutting blade. The counter weight has at least one of a mass and a location relative to the first cutting blade to thereby at least partially counter-balance the reciprocating movement of the first cutting blade.

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: In accordance with one aspect of saving audio source identifiers for soundtracks in a gaming system, an audio track is obtained from an audio source and the audio track is saved so that a copy of the audio track is available when the audio source is no longer accessible to a game console. The audio track is at least part of a user-created soundtrack and/or a user-selected soundtrack. The identifier of the audio source is also saved, and when a database containing meta data associated with the audio track is available, the meta data associated with the audio track is obtained from the database, based at least in part on the identifier saved on the storage device, and the obtained meta data is stored.

Abstract: Shaving razors and razor cartridges are provided. In one embodiment, a razor is provided including (a) a handle, (b) a head, separable from and pivotally mounted on the handle, the head including a housing that is positioned to contact the user's skin during shaving and that carries one or more blades configured for wet shaving, (c) an electrical circuit, configured to power an electrical function associated with the head, a first portion of the circuit being disposed in the handle and a second portion of the circuit being disposed in the head, and (d) an electro-mechanical connector, pivotally joining the head to the handle, configured to provide electrical communication between the first and second portions of the circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to safety razors having blade units carried on a handle, an electrical arrangement including an electrically operated vibration device, and a control device for actuating the vibration device when the blade unit is moved into contact with or into close proximity to the skin of a person holding the razor, a battery accommodated in the handle, a switch for connecting the electrical arrangement to the battery, and optionally, a light emitting diode for illuminating a section of handle neck to indicate that the electrical arrangement is connected to the battery and ready to actuate the vibration device.

Abstract: Handles are provided for battery operated razors. In some implementations, the handles include (a) a housing including a grip portion defining a chamber having an interior wall, and a battery cover removably mounted on the grip portion, the housing being configured to contain one or more batteries, and (b) a closing system, including a first component within the battery cover, and a second component secured to the interior wall of the grip portion, the first component being configured to move axially within the battery cover during engagement of the battery cover with the grip portion, and being biased toward a predetermined axial position.

Abstract: An inner cutter of a reciprocating electric shaver having a plurality of arched shaped cutter blades that are integrally formed on a side edge part of the inner cutter and, while making reciprocating motion, makes sliding contact with an inside surface of an arch shaped outer cutter. The end portions of two adjacent cutter blades are joined together and this joined portion is connected to the side edge part via a connecting portion.

Abstract: An electric razor including an actuator, an outer cutter and an inner cutter. The actuator has a first vibrator and a second vibrator. The outer cutter and the inner cutter are respectively supported at the first vibrator and the second vibrator so that the cutters can slide against each other. The actuator vibrates the first vibrator and the second vibrator so that the vibrators slide in reciprocation toward opposite directions to each other. Even though vibration of the first vibrator is interrupted by external force through the outer cutter, the second vibrator relatively vibrates so as to slide in reciprocation with respect to the first vibrator and therefore it is easy to meet specified shaving performance.

Abstract: A hair cutting device (100) comprising: a housing (106); a detector adapted to detect motion of the device with respect to a skin surface (400) against which the device is juxtaposed; a hair cutting head (300) having a heated wire (260) suitable for heating hair growing from the skin, the hair cutting head being movable between a first, hair cutting position and a second retracted position at which the wire is removed from the vicinity of the skin; a controller (118) adapted to move the cutting head to the first position or to the second position when it does not responsive to said detected motion.

Abstract: A vibrating wet shaver that includes a hollow handle, a shaving head borne by the handle, and an electric vibratory that includes a rigid casing that is fixed inside the handle for transmitting vibrations to the shaving head through the handle. The casing of the vibratory is tightly fitted in the handle, and at least an elastomeric layer is interposed between the casing and the handle.

Abstract: A wet shave razor is provided that includes (a) a handle having a hollow head; (b) a cartridge having a body, the body having a surface for engaging the skin of the user and having at least one blade mounted therein; (c) an interconnect member, joined to the cartridge, constructed to pivotably and removably mount the cartridge to a distal end of the handle; and (d) an ejecting mechanism operatively connected to the handle to allow a user to disengage the interconnect member from the distal end of the handle, the ejecting mechanism including an actuator. The razor provides a vibrating function, and thus further includes a vibrating mechanism. A resilient element is positioned between the actuator and the handle, to damp vibration of the actuator in response to the vibration signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to safety razors having a blade unit carried on a handle that includes a vibration mechanism and a control device for controlling operation of the vibration mechanism, the control device being connected to an electrode arrangement that can comprise a blade and an electrically conductive casing of the handle, to detect water so that the vibration mechanism is activated in response to the blade unit being immersed into a body of water for rinsing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand held electrical appliance having a handle and a head part to be brought into contact with the body of the user, such as a toothbrush with a brush head or a safety razor with a head part in the form of a blade unit, including an electrically operable vibration generating device, for example an electric motor and eccentric weight, and a control device for controlling operation of the vibration generating device. The control device is proximity or touch sensitive and includes a sensor element, such as an electrode formed by a blade of the blade unit, so that the vibration generating device is actuated in response to a person using the appliance and moving the blade unit (or other head part) into close proximity to or into contact with the body area to be treated.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a razor handle includes a first handle and a removable cap. The first handle portion includes a first molded portion, a second molded portion, and a cavity. A removable cap includes a first molded cap portion and a second molded cap portion. The second molded cap portion forms a sealing ring on the removable cap. The removable cap is selectively detachable to the first handle portion. The sealing ring, when the removable cap is attached to the first handle portion, forms a seal between the removable cap and the first handle portion, preventing water from entering the cavity during normal shaving. Preferably, the first molded cap portion and the first molded portion of the first handle portion are formed simultaneously. Likewise, the second molded cap portion and the second molded portion of the first handle portion are preferably formed simultaneously.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for shaving hair (93) and to a device having a shaving head (9). The shaving head (9) has at least one cutting member (17, 19) having a cutting edge (23) and a cutting direction (X), and the device has an actuator (29) for effecting a periodical motion of the cutting member relative to a base portion (3) of the device. According to the invention the periodical motion is effected in an imaginary plane which extends transversely to the cutting edge (23) and which has a first motion portion (89) and a second motion portion (91) following the first motion portion. The first motion portion is mainly directed in the cutting direction (X), and the second motion portion is mainly directed opposite to the cutting direction and is closer to the skin (93) than the first motion portion.

Abstract: A wet shave razor is provided that includes (a) a handle having a hollow head; (b) a cartridge having a body, the body having a surface for engaging the skin of the user and having at least one blade mounted therein; (c) an interconnect member, joined to the cartridge, constructed to pivotably and removably mount the cartridge to a distal end of the handle; and (d) an ejecting mechanism operatively connected to the handle to allow a user to disengage the interconnect member from the distal end of the handle, the ejecting mechanism including an actuator. The razor provides a vibrating function, and thus further includes a vibrating mechanism. A resilient element is positioned between the actuator and the handle, to damp vibration of the actuator in response to the vibration signal.

Abstract: Vibratory shavers are provided having a battery powered DC motor, which when energized rotates a weight eccentrically mounted to a motor shaft. The rotating weight imparts vibratory motion in the shaver housing and thereby a razor cartridge attached to the head of the shaver. The housing is specially designed so that the shaver head will move more front to back than side to side. This can be achieved (a) with the shaver housing having a wider aspect than a front to back aspect; (b) by thickening the side walls of the neck of the shaver relative to the front and back walls of the neck; and (c) by appropriately positioning and designing braces of varied thicknesses. The housing of the shaver may be permanently sealed and provided with a battery that may be recharged via induction. Alternatively, a cap can be provided to provide access to a replaceable battery.

Abstract: Vibratory shavers are provided having a battery powered DC motor, which when energized rotates a weight eccentrically mounted to a motor shaft. The rotating weight imparts vibratory motion in the shaver housing and thereby a razor cartridge attached to the head of the shaver. The housing is specially designed so that the shaver head will move more front to back than side to side. This can be achieved (a) with the shaver housing having a wider aspect than a front to back aspect; (b) by thickening the side walls of the neck of the shaver relative to the front and back walls of the neck; and (c) by appropriately positioning and designing braces of varied thicknesses. The housing of the shaver may be permanently sealed and provided with a battery that may be recharged via induction. Alternatively, a cap can be provided to provide access to a replaceable battery.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus includes an outer cutter (60), for example in the form of a perforated foil, and an undercutter assembly (10), adjacent to the outer cutter, which is drivable for linear reciprocation in a reciprocation direction. The undercutter assembly has a driven primary undercutter (20) and a secondary undercutter (30), which is moveable with respect thereto, the blade elements of the primary and secondary undercutters being mutually interleaved. When the primary undercutter (20) is reciprocated relative the outer cutter (60), the secondary undercutter (30) also performs a reciprocating movement, which lags behind that of the primary undercutter, so the blade elements of the primary and second undercutters move towards one another at intervals and can trap hairs therebetween, causing them to be pulled in addition to the cutting action and thus achieving a closer shave.

Abstract: A shaving system which comprises a razor, a razor head and a mechanism for vibrating one or more skin-engaging elements at a frequency ranging from about 15,000 hertz to about 2,000,000 hertz.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a razor assembly comprising a power unit including a rotatable output shaft, and a detachable head assembly adapted to receive a common disposable razor blade and comprising a hollow base received on the power unit in stationary relation thereto, and a rotatable member mounted in the hollow base for rotation relative to the base, in driven engagement with the output shaft so as to rotate in response to rotation of the output shaft, and including an eccentric weight rotating in common with the member and operable, in response to rotation of the member, to vibrate the detachable head assembly.

Abstract: A detachable oscillating unit is provided which converts a conventional wet shave razor, such as a disposable razor, into an oscillating wet shave razor. The oscillating unit includes a body forming a hollow interior cavity and a pair of attachment members which are fixed to the body for removably attaching the body to the handle of the razor. The attachment members form a longitudinal channel which receives the handle therein and the handle is resiliently clamped or gripped therebetween. The oscillating unit also includes an electric motor mounted within the hollow interior cavity which has a rotatable shaft extending therefrom, an eccentric weight connected to the shaft and disposed within the hollow cavity, and a battery operatively connected to the motor. The motor rotates the eccentric weight to provide a vibration signal which is transmitted from the motor, through the body and the attachment members, to the handle of the razor where it is transmitted to a cutting blade.

Abstract: A new Eye Brow Trimming System for providing a painless, easy and efficient device for removing undesirable hair from a user's eyebrow. The inventive device includes a tube having a battery compartment, a vibrating motor within the tube, a shaft attached to the vibrating motor, an arcuate head having a plurality of apertures, and a plurality of vertical blades attached to the shaft opposite of the motor for cutting hair which projects through the apertures.

Abstract: A detachable oscillating unit is provided which converts a conventional wet shave razor, such as a disposable razor, into an oscillating wet shave razor. The oscillating unit includes a body forming a hollow interior cavity and a pair of attachment members which are fixed to the body for removably attaching the body to the handle of the razor. The attachment members form a longitudinal channel which receives the handle therein and the handle is resiliently clamped or gripped therebetween. The oscillating unit also includes an electric motor mounted within the hollow interior cavity which has a rotatable shaft extending therefrom, an eccentric weight connected to the shaft and disposed within the hollow cavity, and a battery operatively connected to the motor. The motor rotates the eccentric weight to provide a vibration signal which is transmitted from the motor, through the body and the attachment members, to the handle of the razor where it is transmitted to a cutting blade.

Abstract: An oscillating wet shave razor with a battery powered motor rotating an eccentric element within the head portion of the razor handle to generate an oscillating vibration signal which is transmitted to the razor blade cartridge to desensitize the facial nerves from the discomforts of shaving. The vibration which is transmitted to the cartridge is partially damped in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the cartridge that engages the user's face so that the blades mounted in the cartridge tend not to chop at the whiskers of the user's beard during shaving.

Abstract: A razor is provided having a handle, at the front end of which a razor blade unit is disposed on a razor head, whereby disposed in a housing of the handle is a motor-driven vibration mechanism that imparts a vibration movement to the razor head together with the razor blade unit. The construction of the vibration mechanism is such that the razor blade unit executes a controlled, directed vibration movement while nearly completely avoiding vibration of the handle.

Abstract: An improved hand-held motor-driven oscillating razor for wet shaving provides a substantially vibration-free gripping during the shaving. The razor comprises a grip housing adapted to be gripped by the hand of a user and a shaver head movably supported on top of the grip housing. The shaver head carries a razor blade element and includes a weight which is driven by a motor to impart oscillatory movement to the shaver head. The motor is mounted within the shaver head together with the weight so as to confine an oscillatory system within the shaver head. A damper member is utilized to singly support the shaver head to the grip housing in order to made the shaver head movable with respect to the grip housing such that the grip housing can be isolated substantially from the oscillatory system in the shaver head, permitting the shaver head to oscillate substantially indpendently of the grip housing, thereby minimizing a counter-vibration transmitted back to the grip housing from the shaver head.

Abstract: A dry-shaving apparatus having a drivable shaving member is provided with a separately drivable vibration device for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: An electric shaver having a handle, and a shaver head having a cutting blade, which is movably carried on the handle. A battery and electric motor are mounted in the handle. A drive member on the motor provides reciprocating movement to a pivotally mounted weight member in the shaver head. The arrangement is such that the weight member reciprocates back and forth at a high rate of speed and imparts reciprocatory, simple harmonic motion to the cutting blade carried by the shaver head. The cutting action is characterized by minimal movement in any direction except essentially linearly, substantially parallel to the blade. Improved shearing action of the hairs is realized, together with minimum tendency for pulling or tearing of the skin. Undesirable irritation, and the development of "nicks" are thereby significantly reduced.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a T-shaped razor comprising a holder, and a head attached to the holder and having at least one blade. The head is supported such that it can move in directions which are inclined generally in the longitudinal direction of the holder with respect to a plane longitudinal in the extending direction of the edge of the blade. Further comprised is drive means which is disposed in the holder for reciprocating the head obliquely.

Abstract: A trephine instrument for use in surgical removal of a cornea includes a cylindrical blade mounted on an elongate handle. The blade is power-driven and an actuating element is operable for selectively extending and retracting the blade. In a second embodiment, an ultrasonic source powers the blade. Further, the blade is detachably connected to the handle so that it may serve as a storage container for a cornea. In both embodiments, the handle includes offset portions so that a surgeon may grip the instrument with both hands and position the blade adjacent an eye.