Abstract: A handle bending razor includes a grip portion, a razor head, and a head coupling portion. The razor head has a blade body, a blade assembly body, a connecting portion, and an elastic support body. The handle bending razor includes a switching mechanism which can change an angle formed by a contact surface and an up-down direction and, when an external force is not applied, switches between a first state in which a neutral angle formed by the contact surface and the up-down direction is a first angle, and the contact surface and the up-down direction become substantially parallel and a second state in which the neutral angle is a second angle larger than the first angle. In the second state, when the external force is applied, the blade assembly body is tiltable to a position where the contact surface and the up-down direction become substantially perpendicular.

Abstract: A handle for a shaver includes a handle body extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle; a connector for attaching a cartridge to the handle rotatable with respect to the handle body around a rotational axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and an elastic tongue extending parallel with the longitudinal axis of the handle, when in a neutral position. The connector includes a cartridge end and a tongue end opposite to the cartridge end, the cartridge end of the connector being adapted to engage with the cartridge. The elastic tongue includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic tongue is fixedly attached to or integral with the handle body. As the connector rotates the second end flexes towards a first extreme flexed position or a second extreme flexed position, the flexed elastic tongue biases the connector towards the rest position.

Abstract: A razor handle includes a handle body including a head adapter and a grip portion extending from the head adapter; a connecting head configured to be coupled to a razor cartridge and coupled to the head adapter head so as to be pivotable around a rotational axis, the connecting head including a head side cam surface on one side thereof; and a plunger disposed on one side of the handle body and including a plunger side cam surface configured to perform a cam action with the head side cam surface, the plunger being configured to provide, through the cam action, recovery force to restore the connecting head to a rest position, wherein a contact area between the head side cam surface and the plunger side cam surface is smaller when the connecting head is deviated from the rest position than when the connecting head is in the rest position.

Abstract: A shaver is disclosed and includes a handle with a plurality of razor-heads attached to a plurality of arms. The razor-heads being adjustable to accommodate shaving areas of different shapes and sizes. The razor-heads provide versatile maneuverability by incorporating movement about at least two distinct axes for each razor-head. Each razor-heads' maneuverable range functions independent of any additional razor-heads.

Abstract: A shaving handle system for holding a cartridge including a handle extending longitudinally along a longitudinal handle direction (L) between a distal end and a proximal end, and a connector adapted to rotate around a rocking axis (Z) with respect to the handle. The connector includes two lateral tongues extending forwardly from the proximal end of the handle, and the handle includes a deflecting means for flexing either one of the lateral tongues. The lateral tongues abut the deflecting means, such that when the connector is rotated in a first direction around the rocking axis (Z) with respect to the handle, one of the two lateral tongues is flexed by the deflecting means, and such that when the connector is rotated in a second direction around the rocking axis (Z) with respect to the handle, the other of the two lateral tongues is flexed by the deflecting means.

Abstract: A two way razor is disclosed having a handle, a bracket, and a shaving head mounting dual opposing shaving cartridges each comprising a plurality of razor blades, and a swivel mechanism disposed between the handle and the bracket for exchanging the positions of the first and second cartridges' positions, the swivel mechanism comprising first and second disks where a first disk has two projections at opposite ends and a second disk has two recesses at opposite ends, such that the projections and recesses engage to lock the bracket in first and second orientations with respect to the handle.

Abstract: A shaving blade unit includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge, and a pair of side edges extending between the front edge and the rear edge, the housing having at least one blade disposed between the front edge and the rear edge, the at least one blade having a cutting edge, and a pair of retainers each having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a portion connecting the top portion to the bottom portion, the retainers extending along the pair of side edges between the front edge of the housing and the rear edge of the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a razor and, more particularly, a rotating type razor having a cartridge which is replaceable, rotatable and controllable in angle. To this end, the rotating type razor, which includes a handle provided at one side thereof, a head provided at the other side thereof, and a razor blade cartridge connected to the head, further includes a mover configured to rotate the razor blade cartridge. The razor blade cartridge is rotated by 180 degrees about the head as a rotation axis by the mover so as to be variable in position when shaving the upper jaw and when shaving the lower jaw in a state in which a body of the razor has a fixed orientation.

Abstract: A shaving razor system with a handle having an elongated gripping portion with a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A connection base is mounted to the proximal end portion of the handle. A heater bar is operably connected to a power source positioned within the handle. The heater bar is joined to the connection base. A removable razor cartridge having a housing with a guard, a cap and at least one blade mounted to the housing between the guard and the cap. An interconnect member fixed to the housing and having a handle mounting surface releasably engaged with a corresponding surface on the connection base.

Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and a return element disposed on the interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: Some embodiments may include a personal grooming device. Such a device may include a head portion. The head portion may include a means for mounting at least one razor. An embodiment may also include a means for rotating the razor clockwise and/or counterclockwise by a predefined number of degrees less than one full turn.

Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, a shell bearing element, and an interface element. The interface element is configured to removeably connect the shaving assembly to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted. In some cases, a return element is integrally formed on the shell bearing unit between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric shaver having a housing pivotably connected to a shaving head, where the shaving head can be locked at several predetermined positions.

Abstract: Adjustable oblique disposable razor shaving system comprising a multi-blade cartridge configured for selective positioning of the cartridge with respect to the razor handle/head in step-wise angles of adjustability, clockwise or counterclockwise between a centered, orthogonal, Home position, to a±Left and a Right Oblique position, that ranges from about 15-20° above or below the orthogonal Home position. The selective adjustability is functionally produced by a mating button or teeth provided on the back of the cartridge, and an array of recesses or arcuate ratchet tracks in the razor head, which is mounted fixed at the usual angle to a handle. The location of the buttons and recesses can be reversed, and the cartridge may be provided with push tabs on the end edges for angle change, a trim blade, glide pad and guard sheath. A receiver is configured to assist in hands-free changing of the cartridge angle.

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: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: An adjustably positionable razor assembly includes a body. A handle is movably coupled to a top of the body. An articulating member is movably coupled to a bottom of the body. A head is movably coupled to a bottom of the articulating member. A blade is coupled to the head.

Abstract: An elastic plate is located between the support portion at the head portion of the holder and the supported portion of the razor head. The outer circumference of the annular elastic portion of the elastic plate is supported by the inner circumference of the annular portion of the support portion. The supported portion of the razor head is inserted into the inner circumference of the annular elastic portion of the elastic plate. As a result of the support structure to support the razor head to be movable from a neutral position against the elastic force of the elastic plate, the razor head can be moved during use from the neutral position to positions in three dimensions against the elastic force of the elastic plate.

Abstract: A shaving razor that improves stability, corresponding user control and offers a closer shave is provided. The shaving razor can include a razor handle configuration that reduces the propensity for the shaving razor to roll in a user's hand and improves the maneuverability of the razor cartridge during shaving. In addition, the shaving razor can include a biasing pivoting member producing a progressively increasing return torque on the razor cartridge that forces the cartridge into flat contact with the skin thus improving glide and shaving closeness.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric shaver comprising a housing (1) and a shaving head (2) which comprises at least one cutting system, and which is pivotably connected to the housing (1), and further comprises means for locking this pivoting motion at several predetermined positions, whereby the shaving head (2) comprises a multitude of notches (23). To improve the function on comfort of the shaver the housing (1) provides a switch element (6) which is connected to at least one engaging element (10) that is adapted for being coupled with at least one of the notches (23).

Abstract: A shaving razor includes a handle having a body with a head and a pair of integral resilient arms extending outward from the head to a distal end. Each integral resilient arm defines a slot having a slot width. A cartridge is mounted to the handle. The cartridge has a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The top surface has a guard, a cap, at least one blade between the cap and the guard. The bottom surface has a pair of cam faces each slidingly engaging one of the integral resilient arms. The cartridge has a rest position and a pivot position wherein each of the cam faces forces the respective integral resilient arm inward toward the opposing integral resilient arm biasing the cartridge from the pivot position back to the rest position.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a razor has a handle, a razor cartridge, and an engaging mechanism having a first engaging member secured to the handle and a second engaging member secured to the razor cartridge. Each of the first and second engaging members has a surface and a structural pattern formed thereon. The structural pattern on the surface of the first engaging member is substantially complementary to the structural pattern on the surface of the second engaging member. As assembled, the surface of the first engaging member is in substantial contact with the surface of the second engaging member such that the structural pattern on the surface of the first engaging member and the structural pattern on the surface of the second engaging member are complementarily and mutually engaged so as to lock the first engaging member to the second engaging member, and the razor cartridge is aligned with the handle in an angle, ?.

Abstract: A razor having a pivotable blade unit which is biased into a rest position by a biasing plunger. The razor includes a stabilizing bore in which a penetrating portion of the biasing plunger is configured to reciprocate. The largest cross-section of the penetrating portion has a shape which differs from the shape of the smallest cross-section of the stabilizing bore in order to lower the contact area between the penetrating portion of the biasing plunger and the stabilizing bore.

Abstract: A shaving razor that improves stability, corresponding user control and offers a closer shave is provided. The shaving razor can include a razor handle configuration that reduces the propensity for the shaving razor to roll in a users hand and improves the maneuverability of the razor cartridge during shaving. In addition, the shaving razor can include a biasing pivoting member producing a progressively increasing return torque on the razor cartridge that forces the cartridge into flat contact with the skin thus improving glide and shaving closeness.

Abstract: A shaving razor that offers a closer shave is provided. The shaving razor can include a biasing member producing a progressively increasing return torque on the razor cartridge that forces the cartridge into flat contact with the skin as the cartridge pivots, thus improving glide and shaving closeness. In addition, the shaving razor can include a razor handle configuration that reduces the propensity for the shaving razor to roll in a user's hand and improves the maneuverability of the razor cartridge during shaving.

Abstract: An electric hair remover, includes: a body part having a head end part in a longitudinal direction, a blade part for cutting hair being formed at the head end part; a holder part mounted to the body part in such a configuration as to slide along the longitudinal direction of the body part and to rotate.

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 razor assembly has a shaving head and a handle. The handle has a first handle section attached to the shaving head, and a second handle section pivotably coupled to the first handle section, the second handle section having a length that is adjustable. The second handle section is pivoted in a first direction to a first retracted position adjacent the first handle section, and pivoted in a second direction to a second extended position with respect to the first handle section.

Abstract: A razor including a shaving cartridge having a pivotal frame with a lower surface and an upper skin contacting surface having a guard and a cap. A blade unit is moveably secured to the pivotal frame. The blade unit carries one or more blades and has a camming surface. An interconnect member having a pivotal support structure pivotally supports the pivotal frame for pivoting about a pivot axis. A handle is secured to the interconnect member. A biasing member has a cam follower surface that extends from the interconnect member to act on the camming surface to bias the blade unit. The blade unit moves within the pivotal frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position the blade unit is nearest the lower surface of the pivotal frame and in the second position the blade unit is nearest the upper surface of the pivotal frame.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A safety razor which features a pivot point that shifts from a center point pivot substantially on the shave plane, to a guard-bar pivot substantially on the shave plane, as shaving forces increase to help prevent nicks and cuts, and provide a smooth shave.

Abstract: In a shaving implement a handle is provided that includes a body section and an end portion projecting outwardly therefrom. An axle member is rotatably coupled to the end portion for selective angular movement relative thereto. A razor cartridge is coupled to the axle member and includes at least one razor blade that defines an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge is rotatably moveable with the axle member and the detent is provided for releasably retaining the axle member and thereby the razor cartridge in the user selected angular position relative to the handle.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided that includes a subframe, a frame, and one or more razor blades attached to the frame. The frame includes a cap, a forward end, and a cap end. The frame is mounted on coengaging bearing surfaces on the frame and the subframe to pivot about an imaginary pivot line that is positioned adjacent the cap, above the bearing surfaces, and aft of the cutting edges of the one or more razor blades. The razor cartridge preferably further includes a spring mechanism that acts between the frame and the subframe.

Abstract: In a razor cartridge, a platform portion has a first cartridge section that includes at least one first pair of razor blades position therein. Each of the first pair or razor blades has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. A second cartridge section is also provided and is coupled to the platform portion. The second cartridge section includes at least one pair of second razor blades positioned therein, each of the second pair of razor blades also has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge can be mounted either temporarily or permanently to a handle and the cutting edges of each of the first and second pair of razor blades face one another so that during a shaving operation, the razor cartridge can cut hair when drawn over a user's skin in either of two generally opposite directions.

Abstract: A reciprocating electric shaver (1) is provided. This reciprocating electric shaver (1) includes a main body block (8) and a head block (10), the head block (10) having four rotary connecting portions (32) at the front and the rear positions on the upper left and the upper right ends, the main body block (8) having four head support members (37), each of which can move up and down independently, and head floating springs (44) biasing upward each of the head support members (37) for floating, each of the head support members (37) of the main body block (8) being connected at the upper ends with each of the four rotary connecting portions (32) in a manner such that the head block (10) can rotate back and forth about the transverse direction of the shaver, thus allowing the head block (10) to rock back and forth relative to the main body block (8).

Abstract: A dry shaver has a cradle head carrying shaving units as well as a motor for driving the shaving units. The cradle head is supported to a hand grip such that it is allowed to swivel about at least one swivel axis parallel to a thickness direction of the hand grip. At least one portion of the motor projects upwardly of the swivel axis, whereby the cradle head is given overall mass center which is located upwardly of the swivel axis with respect to the height axis of the hand grip. Accordingly, the motor of heavy nature can be best utilized to locate the overall mass center of the cradle head above the swivel axis for generating a torque acting to swivel the cradle head from a neutral position about the swivel axis when the hand grip is held upright.

Abstract: A shaver apparatus including a handle, a head connected to the head, a first blade connected to the head and extending transverse to the handle, a second blade connected to the head in parallel relationship to the first blade, and a third blade connected to the head in parallel relationship to the second blade. The third blade extends perpendicular to the head. The first and second blades extend at an acute angle relative a the plane of the head. A spring is connected to each of the blades so as to urge the blades to a desired angle. A spring is also connected to the head and to the handle so as to urge the head to a desired angle with respect to the handle. The head is adjustably angularly connected to the handle.

Abstract: A shaving razor has a blade carrier, which may be part of a replaceable blade cartridge, pivotally supported by a main component or handle assembly, the main component and the blade carrier having cooperating convex and concave arcuate bearing surfaces whereby the carrier is movable about the pivot axis by sliding movement of the convex and concave bearing surfaces over one another, and a spring mechanism both holds the convex and concave bearing surfaces in engagement with one another and resiliently biases the carrier in one direction about the pivot axis toward a limit position.

Abstract: The invention provides a razor having a retaining mechanism assembly adapted to receive more than one blade with one of the blades being capable of lateral movement beyond the confines of the retaining mechanism assembly into a straight razor configuration. The retaining mechanism assembly has components for retaining and aligning the blades both within and beyond its confines. The retaining mechanism assembly has a pivotally attached handle to allow ergonomic adjustments to the shaving angle.

Abstract: An articulated razor handle extension is disclosed which comprises a handle adapted to be grasped by a hand at one end thereof, and a gripping head adapted to engage a handle at the other end. The handle and the gripping head are joined by a plurality of shaft sections which are releasably connected by at least one spur gear assembly.

Abstract: Razors adapted to support a razor head during shaving while permitting the razor head to move relative to the razor in response to forces encountered during shaving. Preferred embodiments allow a razor head to swivel and also to pivot about an axis normal to a central axis of the razor and normal to an imaginary axis defined by the points of attachment of the razor to a razor head. According to another aspect, an engagement arm comprises a novel slot for controlling the movement of the engagement during shaving, as well as during loading/unloading of a razor head. Embodiments of this invention enable the razor head to maintain optimum shave relation with the skin regardless of the angular differences between the cartridge head, razor handle/grip and shaving motion during shaving.

Abstract: The detailed shaving device includes a spring-mounted, infinitely-positionable, rotating razor blade with a full 360-degree range of motion which is attached to a handle having an angular offset for improved grip. The shaving device allows the user to lock and release the razor blade from its angular position relative to the handle and includes a knob for adjusting the rotation of the blade. The characteristics of spring mounting, infinite position adjustment, and razor blade rotation allow the user to accurately shave difficult to reach areas of the body.

Abstract: A safety razor has a handle, a head on the handle on which a razor blade or blade holder is mountable, a reservoir for water or other suitable lubricating liquid for shaving and an outlet for supplying the liquid from the reservoir to the blade, whereby the liquid is available for the skin during shaving.