Abstract: A hair removal device using, or for use in combination with, a wax-strip configured to remove hair from skin. The device includes: a user holding member including a housing or chassis having a wax-strip removal mechanism actuator, the housing having a bottom surface configured for engaging with the skin; a wax-strip engagement mechanism for removable engagement with the wax-strip; a wax-strip removal mechanism including a wax-strip removal acceleration arrangement; and a wax-strip pressing mechanism. The wax-strip pressing mechanism presses the wax-strip to the user's skin by way of a pressing member and also distances the pressing member from the skin during operation of the device, to help mitigate shear and/or rubbing on the skin.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a polymeric depilatory (epilatory) composition including: a. at least one basic compound permitting adherence to the hair, b. at least one wax-based rheology regulating compound, and c. at least one microwave absorber compound.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing hair from the surface of skin may include two elongate elements entwined with one another whereby a local mutual twist is formed along the length of the elements. Each of the elements may be held in place and put into tension by a respective one of two structural members. A method for removing hair may include moving the two structural members with the elements in tension, bringing the bottom end of one member closer to the bottom end of the second member such that the coil travels toward the bottom ends of the elements, and then bringing the top end of one member closer to the top end of the second member, such that the coil travels toward the top ends of the elements. As the coil travels between the top and bottom ends of the elements, it extracts hairs from the skin.

Abstract: A wax applicator is provided for applying epilation wax to nasal cavities, comprising a stem for handling the wax applicator, a nipple at one end of the stem, and a collar disposed around the stem at a base of the nipple, wherein the nipple has a contoured surface that narrows at its base where it meets the collar, operatively to achieve formlock with hardened epilation wax following cooling of hot epilation wax applied to the nipple, and thereby allowing removal from their roots of hairs set in the hardened epilation wax.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating removal of wax from a subject in conjunction with a waxing process includes a contact member for positioning against soft wax applied to the skin of a subject. The contact member includes a main body segment defining a general longitudinal axis, and a tab segment coterminous with the main body segment. The main body segment has an outer periphery. At least the main body segment may comprise an absorbable material, e.g., a non-woven fabric or woven fabric such as muslin cloth, which is dimensioned and adapted to at least partially absorb the soft wax during hardening of the wax. The tab segment may define an outer periphery having a path deviating from a path defined by the outer periphery of the main body segment to present the tab segment for engagement by the user, to thereby facilitate removal of the contact member subsequent to hardening of the wax.

Abstract: A hair removal device and method using, or for use in combination with, a wax-strip, the device comprising: a user holding member; a wax-strip engagement mechanism for removable engagement with the wax-strip; and a wax-strip removal mechanism comprising a wax-strip removal acceleration arrangement, wherein the wax-strip removal mechanism is disposed, or adjustable, to apply a pulling force on the wax-strip at an angle or a range of angles relative to the skin including essentially parallel to the skin.

Abstract: A device for removing unwanted hair includes a housing having a first end and a second end. The first end holds a depilatory product and has a cylindrical shape with a circular opening. A second end has a conical shape with a shaped opening. A plunger fits in the circular opening and mates with the cylindrical shape of the first end of the housing. The housing is made of a rigid polymer and is a microwave safe material. A method of removing unwanted hair includes the steps of heating a syringe containing a wax until the wax is in a liquid state. A tip of the syringe is placed next to an area of hair to be removed. The wax is applied to the area of hair. Then the wax is manually removed when in solid form or by applying fabric/paper strips.

Abstract: A method of removing at least one hair from a mammal comprising the steps of associating electromagnetic responsive species to the root of at least one hair and exposing the electromagnetic responsive species to an oscillating electromagnetic field.

Abstract: Methods of and a system for providing a visual representation of force information in a robotic surgical system. A real position of a surgical end effector is determined. A projected position of the surgical end effector if no force were applied against the end effector is also determined. Images representing the real and projected positions are output superimposed on a display. The offset between the two images provides a visual indication of a force applied to the end effector or to the kinematic chain that supports the end effector. In addition, tissue deformation information is determined and displayed.

Abstract: A disposable hair removal apparatus for nose, ears, and other small orifices provides a user with the ability to utilizes the depilation method of waxing in the nose, ears, and/or other small orifices currently unsuitable for waxing. The present invention accomplishes this by providing an application method which can contour to the particular shape of a user's body but additionally contains specific curvatures which are able to maximize the contacting surface of the device with the user's unwanted hair follicles. The present invention comprises an ergonomic handle and at least one applicator tip. The applicator tip comprises a first section and a second section, wherein the second section serves as a flexible hinge and or a widened guard. The first section contains the shaped applicator where the wax element is affixed to. After a user removes unwanted hairs from their body the device can be disposed of.

Abstract: Self eyebrow waxing and shaping system provides consumers with a method for independently creating and maintaining symmetrical eyebrow shapes. Self eyebrow waxing and shaping system comprises eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s). Eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s) may include a plurality of left eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s); a plurality of right eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s); an adhesive wax backing; a protective peel off sheet; and a pre-shaped eyebrow cutout. Each of left eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s) and right eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s) comprise the adhesive wax backing, the protective peel off sheet, and the pre-shaped eyebrow cutout. A left eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s) is preferably removeably-placed over left eyebrow of user to alter a shape of left eyebrow while right eyebrow shaping stencil template strip(s) is preferably removeably-placed over right eyebrow of user to alter a shape of a right eyebrow.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an epilator apparatus for the removal of hair. The epilator apparatus comprises a tape, which adheres to the hairs as the apparatus is moved relative to the skin. The motion of the apparatus relative to the skin feeds the tape into the plucking zone where the tape with the hairs adhered thereto is redirected perpendicular to the skin. This redirection results in the hairs being plucked from the skin as the epilator apparatus is advanced.

Abstract: Improved devices for removing tissue, for example nasal hair using natural wax. One embodiment uses telescoping tubes and there is wax or glue located in the inner tubes or between the tubes, whereby the tubes are located so that the inner one can extend or retract relative to the outer tube. Following heating the wax or glue for softening purposes, the same is applied to the inner part of the nasal cavity by emplacing the same in a desired naris and through application of force and wax extrusion through a cloth boot or otherwise, in combination with mild external pressure, removal is accomplished.

Abstract: A depilatory adhesive pad for removal of chest and torso hair from a patient in an emergency medical situation, whereafter AED electrodes may be placed. The pads comprise a first side of adhesive film and a second side exhibiting illustrative instructions for a user. The instructions provide a user with a brief explanation of how to use the pads and a visual representation of where the pads are placed on the patient's body. The pads are supplied in sealed packages of two for preparing a pair of clean surfaces for each AED lead. Within the package, both pads attach to a common sheet of nonstick material from which the adhesive pads may easily be separated. Once placed on the patient's torso, a removal tab is provided for pulling the adhered pad in a direction parallel to the skin surface, creating a tearing motion that removes the pad and hair attached thereto.

Abstract: Improved devices for removing tissue, for example nasal hair using natural wax. One embodiment uses telescoping tubes and there is wax or glue located in the inner tubes or between the tubes, whereby the tubes are located so that the inner one can extend or retract relative to the outer tube. Following heating the wax or glue for softening purposes, the same is applied to the inner part of the nasal cavity by emplacing the same in a desired naris and through application of force and wax extrusion through a cloth boot or otherwise, in combination with mild external pressure, removal is accomplished.

Abstract: A hair removal device and method using, or for use in combination with, a wax-strip, the device comprising: a user holding member; a wax-strip engagement mechanism for removable engagement with the wax-strip; and a wax-strip removal mechanism comprising a wax-strip removal acceleration arrangement, wherein the wax-strip removal mechanism is disposed, or adjustable, to apply a pulling force on the wax-strip at an angle or a range of angles relative to the skin including essentially parallel to the skin.

Abstract: A preformed epilatory strip comprises a matrix material that includes a mixture of a major amount—at least 60 wt %—of a sugar-based material and a minor amount—1 to 30 wt %—of a rosinous material. Optionally a particulate material, for example fumed silica, is present.

Abstract: Improved devices for removing tissue, for example nasal hair using natural wax. One embodiment uses telescoping tubes and there is wax or glue located in the inner tubes or between the tubes, whereby the tubes are located so that the inner one can extend or retract relative to the outer tube. Following heating the wax or glue for softening purposes, the same is applied to the inner part of the nasal cavity by emplacing the same in a desired naris and through application of force and wax extrusion through a cloth boot or otherwise, in combination with mild external pressure, removal is accomplished.

Abstract: Improved devices for removing tissue, for example nasal hair using natural wax. One embodiment uses telescoping tubes and there is wax or glue located in the inner tubes or between the tubes, whereby the tubes are located so that the inner one can extend or retract relative to the outer tube. Following heating the wax or glue for softening purposes, the same is applied to the inner part of the nasal cavity by emplacing the same in a desired naris and through application of force and wax extrusion through a cloth boot or otherwise, in combination with mild external pressure, removal is accomplished.

Abstract: An ear hair removal instrument including a head, at least a portion of which its outer surface is covered with cold wax. The head is shaped and sized to be receivable in the outer ear while preventing insertion into the middle ear. A handle is mounted at its distal end to the head. In use, the head of the instrument is inserted in the outer ear so that the cold wax disposed on the head comes into contact with the ear hair. While disposed in the outer ear, the ear hair in contact with the cold wax is extracted from its follicles by simultaneously rotating and pulling the instrument.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a packaged epilation product comprising an epilation composition formed on a substrate and an air-activated heat-generating module.

Abstract: A eyebrow shaping device for shaping eyebrows easily and in a consistent form. The eyebrow shaping device includes a plurality of pairs of forms defining various shapes and sizes of eyebrows. Each pair of forms comprises a right and a left template. Each form has a template portion with a cut-out defining the shape and size, a substrate portion distributed along a first surface of the template portion and designed for removing unwanted eyebrow hair, and a protective portion releasably coupled to the substrate portion for protecting the substrate portion until use.

Abstract: An appliance for aiding in the removal of a hardened wax from a person's body includes a curved member defining a handle for being grasped by a user and a substantially flat spatula for positioning on a person's skin. Cavities are formed in the spatula for receiving a wax in an initially liquid state and allowing the wax to harden within the cavity so that the wax becomes attached to the appliance. The cavities can be linear grooves formed in the spatula, or holes that penetrate all the way through the spatula.

Abstract: A wax applicator for use with a microwave heating oven for dispensing a depilatory wax for removal of hair from skin comprising a hollow casing having an opening thereinto. An elongate reservoir for depilatory wax is disposed in the casing and is fabricated, at least partially, from a from a material having a first outer layer of a thermally insulating material that provides a barrier to the transmission of thermal energy and a second inner layer that absorbs radio frequency energies. The reservoir unit is adapted to be slidably inserted into the casing opening for retention in the casing. The reservoir also has disposed at a first end extending from the casing when the reservoir is retained therein, a dispensing mechanism for transporting depilatory wax from the reservoir to a surface for application.

Abstract: An accessory device attachable to a hand piece producing a beam for removal of hair from the skin of a patient prior to skin treatment on a body part, such device including a strip of material disposed between the hand piece and the patient's skin to interfer with the beam emitted from the hand piece to heat the surface of the skin under the material for burning only the hair and not the skin of the patient, such burnt hair adhering to the material. A method of removing hair from the skin of a body part of a patient prior to skin treatment on such body part is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hot wax storage tank is supported by an arm extending vertically upward from a base. A heating element on the tank heats the wax to its vicious liquid state suitable for application on a client. A conduit connects an outlet in the bottom of the tank to the input of a control valve. The output of the control valve is directed to an application dish located beneath control valve outlet. By means of the control valve, an operator can dispense only what is required for each client.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, for adhesion on hair or fiber-populated surfaces, of hydrogel adhesive characterized by a G′25, (1 rad/sec) below 1000 Pa, and containing weak acid monomer units at selected degree of neutralization, not only resulting in embedding of the hair or fiber and good adhesion properties on the surface, but also in excellent results in terms of cohesiveness, and peel force.

Abstract: A wax applicator for use with a microwave heating oven for dispensing a depilatory wax for removal of hair from skin comprising a hollow casing having an opening thereinto. An elongate reservoir for depilatory wax is disposed in the casing and is fabricated, at least partially, from a from a material having a first outer layer of a thermally insulating material that provides a barrier to the transmission of thermal energy and a second inner layer that absorbs radio frequency energies. The reservoir unit is adapted to be slidably inserted into the casing opening for retention in the casing. The reservoir also has disposed at a first end extending from the casing when the reservoir is retained therein, a dispensing mechanism for transporting depilatory wax from the reservoir to a surface for application.

Abstract: A depilatory for removal of body hair wherein a water soluble hot melt adhesive blend is coated onto a substrate and then cut and sized for use by the end user for the removal of body hair, the utilization of a water soluble or dispersable adhesive blend on the substrate allowing for the removal of any residue after the procedure with water.

Abstract: A system for the removal of epidermal and dermal skin through the use of a pressurized stream of water. The surgeon chooses the pressure of the water to obtain the desired abrasive affect. In one embodiment of the invention, a benign abrasive is added to the water to assist in the removal of the surface cells of the skin. In other embodiments, a variety of medications are added to the water such as: anesthetics to deaden the skin being abraded; coagulants to minimized bleeding in the abraded area; and antiseptics to combat infection after treatment is applied. In one embodiment of the invention, a catch reservoir is positioned around the site being treated to collect and withdraw the spent liquid and removed cells.

Abstract: An MRI system acquires NMR tracking data from a tracking coil imbedded in an ablation device which is guided by a physician using real time anatomic images produced from image data acquired by the MRI system. The same tracking coil is energized by an RF power source to deliver energy which ablates tissue after the device is guided into proper position.

Abstract: An epilatory wax container or a device, for example an applicator, for use in conjunction therewith includes a thermochromic material. The color change of the thermochromic material provides an indication that the wax in the container is at an appropriate temperature for application to the body.

Abstract: Multiple hair removal system includes a conductive layer including a conductive material. The conductive material functions to provide electromagnetic energy from a source to hairs to be treated that extend up into and/or through the conductive layer and contact the conductive material. A method of removing multiple hairs and inhibiting future hair growth includes applying a conductive layer, applying electromagnetic energy for a period of time sufficient to destroy the matrix area of the hair, and allowing the treated hair to either be removed immediately or to stay in the skin for a period of time sufficient for the chemical reaction induced at the matrix area to continue long enough to destroy the matrix area and prevent regrowth of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wax band which presents a support strip (1) conformed by two sheets (3 and 4) interconnected in back-to-back relationship; the sheet (3) is made of plastic material and the sheet (4), on which is deposited a wax layer (2), is made of a cellulose web. For the application of said wax band, a heating device is used which is comprised of two bodies (5 and 6), hinged to each other. The body (5) houses a heating plate (12) provided with an electric resistance and a plate (14) on which are placed the wax bands to be heated. This invention applies to the fabrication of products and apparatuses intended to the aesthetics of the human body and more particularly to depilation.

Abstract: Grafts containing intact hair follicles are transected into smaller grafts containing transected follicles. Each smaller graft is then implanted individually into incisions within a recipient area.

Abstract: The invention features a method of removing a hair, involving mechanically or chemically removing the hair to expose the follicle of the hair, and then treating the follicle to inhibit its ability to regenerate a hair. Removing the hair facilitates the uptake of a follicle-inactivating compound and thus allows for long-term inhibition of hair growth.

Abstract: A wax container and applicator kit including a cylindrical container having an open top portion. Included is a first applicator member that is sized for positioning through the open top portion of the container. The first applicator member has a handle portion and a body portion. A second applicator member is provided and is elongated and linear. Finally, a third applicator member is included. The third applicator member is elongated, linear and having a size being 2/3 that of the second applicator member.

Abstract: A device for removing unwanted hair, including a housing and a hair-plucking assembly, rotatably mounted to the housing, wherein the hair-plucking assembly comprises at least one disc assembly, wherein the disc assembly comprises an insert disc having at least one arm and two outer discs having at least one arm apiece, wherein the arms of the outer discs may be pressed against the arm of the insert disc to form two traps for hair.

Abstract: A method of removing multiple hairs and inhibiting future hair growth includes the steps of applying a conductive solution to the hair, applying power for a period of time sufficient to destroy the matrix area of the hair, and allowing the treated hair to either be removed immediately or to stay in the skin for a period of time sufficient for the chemical reaction induced at the matrix area to continue long enough to destroy the matrix area and prevent regrowth of the hair. The hair removal is accomplished by use of a spring having at least two coils which are movable into engagement with each other. The two coils are configured for engaging and grasping hairs. When the coils clamp an engaged hair, and then moved relative to the skin, the hair is removed thereby. A device particularly suited for carrying out the invention includes coils which can be moved away from and toward each other for engaging hairs to be removed.

Abstract: The invention features a method of removing a hair, involving mechanically or chemically removing the hair to expose the follicle of the hair, and then treating the follicle to inhibit its ability to regenerate a hair. Removing the hair facilitates the uptake of a follicle-inactivating compound and thus allows for long-term inhibition of hair growth.

Abstract: Multiple hair removal system includes an adhesive layer, a structural layer disposed adjacent the adhesive layer, and a conductive material. The conductive material functions to provide power from a power source to hairs to be treated that extend up through the adhesive layer and contact the conductive material. A method of removing multiple hairs and inhibiting future hair growth includes the steps of applying a conductive solution to the skin, pressing on an adhesive layer, applying power for a period of time sufficient to destroy the matrix area of the hair, and allowing the treated hair to either be removed immediately or to stay in the skin for a period of time sufficient for the chemical reaction induced at the matrix area to continue long enough to destroy the matrix area and prevent regrowth of the hair.