Body grooming device comprising an atomizer unit

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a body grooming device such as a hair removal device or a massaging device that comprises a drive, an application material supply for supplying an application material at an application material supply outlet, and an atomizer unit for atomizing the application material, which atomizer unit comprises a brush-like element having at least a bristle-like protrusion, said brush-like element being coupled to the drive so that the brush-like element is driven during an operation mode of the body grooming device such that the bristle-like protrusion repeatedly contacts the application material supply outlet of the application material supply. The special atomizer unit arrangement is simple, can be made in a cost efficient manner and is also effectively atomizing an application material, e.g. water, soap, lotion, gel etc.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is concerned with body grooming devices and in particular with body grooming devices that comprise an atomizer unit for atomizing an application material.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In the past, spray devices have been equipped to hair removal devices, such as epilators and razors. For example, patent application FR 2 454 283 describes an epilation device equipped with a manually operated spray to apply a refreshing material onto the skin. From U.S. Pat. No. 5,121,541 an electric razor is known that comprises a misting mechanism realized as an ultrasonic vibrator.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is desirable to provide a body grooming device that is improved over the known devices or at least provides an alternative solution.[0004]A body grooming device as proposed comprises a drive, an application material supply for supplying an application material at an application material supply outlet, and an atomizer unit for atomizing t...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a body grooming device that improves upon existing devices by using an atomizer unit that can atomize application material into a mist of fine droplets. The device includes a brush-like element that can be driven to repeatedly contact the application material supply outlet, resulting in the acceleration forces that catapult the application material away from the brush-like element. This allows for better gliding of the device over the wetted skin and can also cool the skin by evaporating the application material. The device can be powered by a motor or manually operated and can be used with different types of application materials. The brush-like element can be made from a flexible and resilient material or a rigid material that is flexibly mounted. The device can also include a blower unit for applying an air stream onto the skin. The technical effects of the patent text include improved grooming efficiency, better skin cooling, and the ability to use different types of application materials.

Problems solved by technology

This whipping movement is also introducing high acceleration forces.

Application material that is applied to the skin may lead to better gliding of the body grooming device over the wetted skin or may lead to cooling effects due to evaporation of the application material and hence to numbing of nerves, which can reduce pain during hair removal.

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