Abstract: A hand held device with a handle comprising a gripping portion which includes a substrate which is retained in a retaining member such that the substrate can be changed during use or manufacturing without impacting the rest of the handle. Preferably, the substrate comprises an elastomeric material, and can even consist essentially of such an elastomeric material.

Abstract: A hand held device with a handle comprising a gripping portion having a top surface comprising a series of overlapping rings elements.

Abstract: Shaving systems include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. The cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.

Abstract: A versatile shaver has a shaver body with a blade cartridge mounted at one end of the underside and a rotating wheel at the other end. A resilient finger hook and associated pads are located on an upper surface. A user can insert an index finger through the hook and use the shaver in a palm grip to shave the scalp. The shaver body narrows between the blade end and the wheel end thus facilitating a grip between the fingers and thumb for ready shaving of the face.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of removing hair from the back, shoulders and arms of a man utilizes a device comprising a comb having teeth on a lower end and a blade embedded in the teeth so that a lower active edge of the blade does not reach a lower edge of the teeth and a s result there is no exposed blade and no skin irritation or safety concerns. A rigid or semi-rigid one-piece elongated handle, a proximal end of the handle having a channel shaped to slidably receive the upper end of the comb, the proximal end also having a lever pressing against the comb to hold the comb securely to the proximal end of the handle, the lever capable of being bent to release the comb. The device has a center of gravity approximately one-third of the way down the handle from the proximal end of the handle.

Abstract: A razor handle including an elongated handle body integral with a flexible yoke for receiving and releasably retaining a shaving cartridge. The razor handle also includes a slide element cooperating with the yoke and connected to the handle body, the slide element being movable relative to the handle body between a rest position, in which the yoke is open and can releasably retain a shaving cartridge received in the yoke, and a release position, in which the yoke is flexed and can receive a shaving cartridge or release a shaving cartridge received in the yoke. The razor handle further includes a spring member to return the slide element from the release position to the rest position, where a stop element prevents the yoke from inadvertently flexing when the slide element is in the rest position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair removal device such as for example an electric shaver or a wet shaver, comprising a main device element (10, 20) which accounts for the major portion of the overall weight, and a separate element (30, 40) which can be coupled therewith and which comprises for example a wet-shave blade cartridge (40). The separate element (30, 40) is connected to the main device element (10, 20) via a coupling (23, 33). Said coupling (23, 33) is designed to open under the effect of forces that exceed a minimum force. When the hair removal device (100) is dropped, the separate element (30, 40) is not damaged despite the comparatively greater weight of the hair removal device.

Abstract: An electric shaver includes a housing and a cutter head extending down from the housing. The housing contains the motor and is shaped to provide a grip that includes a pair of concave surfaces on the sides. An additional pair of concave surfaces is formed in the undersurface of the housing that accommodates the backs of the user's fingers when the cutter head is held for shaving.

Abstract: A razor generally having a blade, a housing, and a handle. The razor is particularly effective for use in a correctional institution because it is designed to prevent and/or eliminate its use as a whole or in part as a weapon. The handle may be flexible to prevent its use as a stabbing weapon. The handle may also include a fire retardant material to prevent it from being used in a fire. The housing extends around the blade and may be constructed from multiple sections. The sections may be securely joined together to prevent disassembly to access the blade.

Abstract: Handle is provided for battery operated razors. In some implementations, the handle includes a simple, efficient mechanism for both securing a battery cover to the handle of a razor and at the same time providing a high reliability electrical contact between the battery and electronics of the razor. The mechanism includes a closing system, including a first conductive component slidably attached within the battery cover and biased toward a predetermined axial position, and a second conductive component secured to the interior wall of the grip portion. The first conductive component is configured to interact with the second conductive component and move axially within the battery cover during engagement of the battery cover with the grip portion.

Abstract: A sanitary straight razor is provided having a universal handle unit and a disposable head unit. The entirety of the head unit is disposable so that for each shave, a new and sanitary blade is provided. The head unit can be attached and detached without the need for the head unit itself to be handled by a user. Health and sanitation risks are advantageously alleviated, offering benefits to service providers, such as professional barbers and cosmetologists, who deal with hundreds of individuals, where sanitation and safety is of paramount importance. Additionally, the sanitary straight razor can be provided along with a razor blade assembly rack as part of a sanitary straight razor system, which razor blade assembly rack holds multiple disposable razor blade assemblies and facilitates easy, sanitary replacement of the disposable razor blade assembly.

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: Embodiments of the present invention provide a handheld shaving apparatus with a razor head coupled to a body of the apparatus and employing an independent suspension system, which allows the user to maintain control of the razor head while also allowing the head to move in a generally linear fashion to accommodate surface features and imperfections. Further embodiments provide a handheld shaving apparatus with a razor head and body that collectively include one or more biasing mechanisms that permit the razor head to move in an axial and/or generally linear direction while resisting substantial lateral movement of the razor head, reducing the potential for lateral slicing by the razors.

Abstract: The divisible head razor device provides a removable blade case with two blade heads slideably disposed therein. The handle of the device terminates in a carrier having a thumb wheel within the neck. The gear shaft in turn rotates the distally disposed rack gear. Two gear arms are disposed in contact with the rack gear. Each gear arm is adjusted laterally by the thumb wheel. Each gear arm is connected to an extension, each extension connected to a vertical section, each vertical section connected to a right angle section. Two blade heads are disposed slideably side by side within the blade case. Each of the blade heads removably connects to one of each of the right angle extensions. The blade heads are controlled by the thumb wheel such that the heads can be positioned together or apart with a gap determined by a user.

Abstract: A handle for a safety razor is provided that includes an elongated hand gripping structure with a cartridge support structure at an end of the hand gripping structure. The hand gripping structure includes a frame and a first and second gripping pad. Each gripping pad can have a thermoplastic elastomeric gripping layer and a nonelastomeric thermoplastic support layer. The first gripping pad has an extension that cooperates with an opening of the frame to provide a snap fit joint between the frame and the first gripping pad. The second gripping pad has an extension that cooperates with the extension of the first gripping pad to prevent disengagement of the snap fit from the opening of the frame. The extension of the first gripping pad can be bifurcated and the extension of the second gripping pad can be received in the bifurcation.

Abstract: A razor including an elongated shaving cartridge that has at least one blade with a blade edge extending along a transversal axis. The razor includes a razor handle with a handle body having a hollow housing with an opening at its front end and a cartridge carrier that carries the shaving cartridge and is slidably mounted on the handle body between shaving and non-shaving positions. The razor handle also includes an actuator rotatably mounted on the handle body for controlling cartridge carrier motions, and a transmission mechanism that converts actuator rotation into a sliding motion of the cartridge carrier. The opening of the handle body is elongated, with a length sufficient to accommodate the shaving cartridge with the blade edge extending along the transversal axis. In both the shaving and non-shaving positions, and while between the shaving and non-shaving positions, the shaving cartridge extends parallel to the transversal axis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an implement holder and a flexible tube handle that has semi-rigid or flexible walls. The tube handle has a frame adapted to be removably secured to the sealed end of the flexible tube. The frame has an attachment portion and a tool portion. The attachment portion has a first surface adapted to generally encircle and/or grip a portion of the sealed end or body of the flexible tube and the tool portion has a tube holder adapted to receive a tool or having a tool affixed thereto.

Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shaver. The shaver includes a removable cartridge and a handle assembly. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge body, at least one blade mounted to the lower surface of the cartridge body, a connector mounting part provided on the upper surface of the cartridge body, and a connector mounted to the connector mounting part and having a holder mounting part. The handle assembly includes a handle body, a housing provided on a front end of the handle body, a holder mounted to a front end of the housing in such a way as to rotate around a pivot shaft, a removing means functioning to removably couple the holder to the holder mounting part, a manipulating means installed in the housing to be operated in conjunction with the removing means, and a support means elastically supporting rotating motion of the holder using elastic force.

Abstract: The present invention is an extendible shaver device that includes a curved plastic handle that is grasped by a user with a distal end, a standard hand razor with a relatively small gap that is utilized to shave back hair of the user and a receptacle area that includes a raised area disposed on a distal end of the curved handle and removably secures the standard razor in place, wherein the raised area receives the small gap of the standard razor that allows the user to snap and removably secure the standard razor into the raised area.

Abstract: A shaving razor comprising a handle comprising a head portion, a tail portion opposite the head portion, and a grip portion disposed between the head portion and the tail portion. The grip portion comprises an inner shaft spanning a length of the grip portion; an outer shaft coupled to the inner shaft, the outer shaft configured to be rotationally asymmetric to the inner shaft such that the outer shaft is not free to rotate about an axis along the length of the grip portion; and a gel grip coupled to the outer shaft, the gel grip having a Shore 000 hardness of less than about 80.

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 comprises: a load comprising a motor coupled to a power source; a user-operable switch for controlling energy flow between the power source and the load; a control logic; an arming circuit to prevent the user-operable switch from causing drainage of the power source; and a locking circuit that receives a switch signal from the user-operable switch and an arming signal from the arming circuit, wherein the locking circuit outputs a motor control signal to the control logic in response to the states of the switch signal and the arming signal, wherein the arming circuit comprises a timer for changing the state following lapse of a time interval and an arming switch having a first state and a second state.

Abstract: A shaving razor includes a cartridge having a cartridge housing and a handle. The cartridge housing has a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges extending from the front edge to the rear edge. One or more shaving blades are located on the housing and between the front edge and the rear edge. A connecting member is connected to the cartridge housing and includes a deflectable element defining at least a portion of an opening extending through the connecting member. The handle includes a handle interconnect member that includes a protrusion having an enlarged distal end and angled side surfaces extending from the distal end to a base.

Abstract: A disposable razor having a razor blade with a width substantially narrower than that of any conventional disposable razors comprising of a rigid inner core handle for gripping, formed of thermoplastic material with a compatible rubber co-extrudable layer on the back side concave finger-rest and on the left and right side palm-rests. That portion of the razor blade that makes contact with the skin (the grind) has no encasing side borders allowing it to extend to within 0.7 millimeters (mm) of the sides of the razor's head. The rubberized portions on the handle provide for a secure grip in all shaving conditions including wet and soapy. The razor's symmetry, measured from the frontal center axis allows for the razor to be used with equal ease and effectiveness for a wide range of hand sizes whether the user is right or left handed.

Abstract: Razors and systems for wet shaving are provided. The razors include a heating element and a heating material that may be heated by the heating element. Some systems include a holder for the razor, comprising contacts positioned to engage electrical contacts of the razor and deliver power from a power source to the heating element.

Abstract: A safety razor has a handle and a cartridge selectively detachable from the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge and an expected shaving utility. A connecting structure is coupled to the handle and attaches or detaches the cartridge from the handle in response to a detachment action performed by a user. A detector within the handle has an actuator coupled to the connecting structure and a sensor for generating a signal, wherein the actuator applies an action on the sensor during the action and the sensor generates the signal in response to the action.

Abstract: A handle for a safety razor is provided that includes an elongated hand gripping structure with a cartridge support structure at an end of the hand gripping structure. The hand gripping structure includes a frame and a first and second gripping pad. Each gripping pad can have a thermoplastic elastomeric gripping layer and a nonelastomeric thermoplastic support layer. The first gripping pad has an extension that cooperates with an opening of the frame to provide a snap fit joint between the frame and the first gripping pad. The second gripping pad has an extension that cooperates with the extension of the first gripping pad to prevent disengagement of the snap fit from the opening of the frame. The extension of the first gripping pad can be bifurcated and the extension of the second gripping pad can be received in the bifurcation.

Abstract: A handle for a safety razor is provided that includes an elongated hand gripping structure with a cartridge support structure at an end of the hand gripping structure. The hand gripping structure includes a frame and a first and second gripping pad. Each gripping pad can have a thermoplastic elastomeric gripping layer and a nonelastomeric thermoplastic support layer. The first gripping pad has an extension that cooperates with an opening of the frame to provide a snap fit joint between the frame and the first gripping pad. The second gripping pad has an extension that cooperates with the extension of the first gripping pad to prevent disengagement of the snap fit from the opening of the frame. The extension of the first gripping pad can be bifurcated and the extension of the second gripping pad can be received in the bifurcation.

Abstract: The safety razor includes a disc-like handle having a concavity on at least one side to facilitate secure grasping of the razor between only two fingers. A recess may be formed into the opposite side of the handle for receipt of photographs, indicia-bearing elements, and the like, and for engagement of an overlying, retaining insert. The surfaces on the opposite sides of the handle also provide areas for carrying graphic and/or textual matter.

Abstract: A razor suitable for providing a wet shave razor comprises: a spring-action razor handle, the razor handle including a U-shaped spring section; two transition arms, each transition arm extending from a respective end of the U-shaped spring section; two blade retention clamps, each blade retention clamp extending from a respective one of the transition arms; and at least one razor blade configured for retention by the blade retention clamps, the spring action razor handle functioning to maintain at least one razor blade in a state of tension.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel application of hard, low friction aluminum magnesium boride (AlMgB14, also known as BAM) based ceramic coatings to surfaces of razor components and in particular to blade edges of razor blades. On razor blade edges, these coatings may elevate blade performance, while also simplifying the manufacturing process.

Abstract: An extendable comfort razor comprising: an elongated body, where the elongated body extends the length of the extendable comfort razor; a handle at a top end of the elongated body, where the handle curves from the elongated body; a razor portion attached to a bottom end of the elongated body, where the razor portion slides in and out of the elongated body and where the razor portion receives a replacement cartridge; a set of adjustment notches along a middle portion of the elongated body; and a set of buttons along the razor portion wherein at least one of the buttons engage at least one of the adjustment notches to lock the elongated body at a desired length thereby allowing the replacement cartridge to reach a desired portion on a body of a user.

Abstract: A shaving accessory for use with a blade razor of the type having a shaving head and an elongate handle. The accessory includes a slotted cylindrical heat-retaining mass which is adjustably attachable to the handle of the razor by means of a spring arm and clip so that the mass can be brought into an active position proximate to the shaving head where it will contact the skin during the shaving process.

Abstract: An improved housing for battery-powered devices is provided. The housing is configured to hold at least one battery. A surface within the housing includes a housing wall. A self-adhering insulation sleeve located between the housing wall and the battery. The self-adhering insulation sleeve includes a coated surface and a non-coated surface. A layer of adhesive on the coated surface of the self-adhering insulation sleeve.

Abstract: A hand held device comprising: a handle, said handle comprising a grip portion and a connection portion, said connection portion rotating with respect to said grip portion about a rotational axis, said connection portion forming a docking portion suitable for receiving an optional head unit, said docking portion being positioned opposite distally away from said grip portion, wherein the grip portion and the connection portion are connected by a rod, said rod comprising a distal end non-rotatably attached to the grip portion and a proximal end non-rotatably attached to the connection portion, wherein rotational axis forms a central longitudinal axis of said rod.

Abstract: A shaving razor with a housing dimensioned to receive at least one blade. The housing has a pair of spaced apart opposing parallel walls each defining a fully enclosed opening that extends completely through the respective walls.

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: 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 safety razor has a handle and a cartridge selectively detachable from the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge and an expected shaving utility. A connecting structure is coupled to the handle and attaches or detaches the cartridge from the handle in response to a detachment action performed by a user. A detector within the handle has an actuator coupled to the connecting structure and a sensor for generating a signal, wherein the actuator applies an action on the sensor during the action and the sensor generates the signal in response to the action.

Abstract: A button assembly for displaying an illuminated symbol has a locking ring and a solid light guide positioned within and spaced apart from the locking ring. The light guide has a top surface for displaying an illuminated symbol and a bottom surface with a light receiving member having a refracting surface with a first lens member for receiving and directing light to the top surface of the light guide. A resilient sealing member interconnects the locking ring and the light guide. The resilient sealing member is mounted on the locking ring and interconnects the locking ring and the light guide. The sealing member has an unsupported portion that facilitates movement of the light guide relative to the locking ring.

Abstract: An electric shaver (1) having an ergonomic handle (2) with a proximal end (3) and a distal end (4) having one or more conventional electric blades (5) located thereon. The length of the ergonomic handle is preferably equal to the average user's finger length, thereby allowing a user to hold the electric shaver horizontal to his fingers while resting the proximal end of the ergonomic handle against the palm of the hand. The ergonomic handle may also be rounded so that it rests directly in the user's hand. One or more finger grooves (6) and/or rubber strips (8) may also be located on the ergonomic handle to provide a user with a firm grip on the ergonomic handle and thus provide greater control of the electric shaver.

Abstract: A safety razor having a blade unit has at least one blade and a handle casing. A pivotal connection structure is disposed between the blade unit and the handle casing. A first member is connected to the blade unit and a second member is connected to the handle casing. A joint member connects the first member and the second member and facilitates movement of the first member relative to the second member about a hinge axis that is substantially perpendicular to the at least one blade.

Abstract: A molded product that includes a first molded part, a second molded part, and a label having a rear side provided on the first molded part, a front side opposite to the rear side, the front side having a peripheral border. The second molded part has an overlapping portion which overlaps the front side of the label only on the peripheral border.

Abstract: A trimmer/edger/designer that has different size circular razor pads that rotates the cutting apparatus inside the razor-blade safety guard, at the head of the trimmer. A small razor pad that is capable of getting into tight complicated areas of the face easier. The trimmer/edger/designer has more agility to move around the curves and indentations on the face while keeping the parts of the beard, mustache and around the ear intact.

Abstract: There are three features of the palm held electric razor that are new in field of electric razors. By design, many components of existing razors can be incorporated into the design and manufacturing of the palm held electric razor. This will help keep the cost of manufacturing down, improve speed to market, and result in ecomonies of scale. However there are three features which are unique to this invention: 1. The unique shape of the razor body, which allows the razor to be held in the palm, allowing the user to easily run the razor over the head. This is especially critical when shaving the back of the head. No other razor is shaped like this and this unique feature is specifically for a razor designed to shave one's head. 2. The razor motor is oriented transversely to the horizontal, or long access. This orients the cutting blades parallel to the palm of the hand and makes it is easy to slide the blades over the skin of the head. 3. Variable thickness blade guards.

Abstract: A wet shaving razor has a handle with a substantially rigid elongated gripping section extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle. An elastomer cover is joined to the elongated gripping section and includes a plurality of flexible fins having a first section having a first width and a second section having a second width that is less than the first width. The fins have a height to gap width ratio of about 1:1 to about 2:1, such that the fins have a flexed position in which one or more of the fins deflects and contacts an adjacent fin.

Abstract: A handle for a personal grooming article with a substantially rigid elongated gripping section having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A plurality of substantially rigid ribs project from a top surface of the elongated gripping section and extend substantially traverse to the longitudinal axis. A flexible cover is joined to the elongated gripping section. The cover has a plurality of fins and a frame interconnecting a plurality of end portions of the plurality of fins. The plurality of fins define a plurality of slots extending through the cover. The fins are positioned between respective ribs of the elongated gripping portion. The fins are releasably joined to the elongated gripping section.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor in which the handle comprise a frame and a pod operably coupled to the frame such that the pod is configured to rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the frame. The pod comprises a base and a cantilever tail extending from the base. A distal end of the cantilever tail is loosely retained by the frame. The cantilever tail generates a return torque upon rotation of the pod about the axis.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor, the handle comprising a frame and a flexible pod coupled to the frame. The flexible pod comprises a base with a first mounting member. The first mounting member corresponds in shape and mates with a second mounting member of the frame. The flexible pod is compressible and uncompressible to engage the first mounting member of the flexible pod with the second mounting member of the frame.

Abstract: A safety neck razor to be used on the back of a person's neck includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface being generally flat and having an opening adapted to releasably secure a razor blade therein. Right and left side contoured edges extend upwardly from the bottom surface and an undulating protuberance extends upwardly from the center of the top surface. The protuberance has a right and a left side with a first well formed between the right side of the protuberance and the right side contoured edge and a second well formed between the left side of the protuberance and the left side contoured edge. The protuberance fits between the fingers of a person's hand and is gripped by the person's fingers so that the fingers rest completely within a respective well.