37 results about "Personal grooming" patented technology

Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or service environments (e.g., cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc.) where visible aspects of the products / services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products / services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user.

A personal grooming apparatus includes a high definition monitor, an overhead bracket providing a canopy above the monitor, one or more cameras supported on the overhead bracket for viewing a user's face, as well as the sides and back of the user's head, and possibly other areas of the user's body. An arrangement of lights supported on the bracket illuminate the various camera views. Controls are provided for independent control of the several lights (e.g., ON / OFF, dimming) the cameras (e.g., camera activation, zoom function, camera view selection), and the monitor. A docking station accommodates a handheld unit. The docking station is provided with a wireless receiver port for communicating with the handheld unit. The handheld unit includes a camera and LED lighting for close-up views that are displayed on the monitor. The handheld unit is adapted for receiving various attachment tools and devices, such as, but not limited to, a nose hair trimmer, a beard and moustache trimmer, tweezers, and a nail buffer. A carry case holds the handheld unit and includes a mini monitor, a docking station with a docking port and a control pad. Power is supplied by a removable A / C power cord and an internal rechargeable battery.

A method of manufacturing a handle for a personal grooming device includes forming a substrate portion of a first material. The substrate portion has first and second walls forming a channel extending along a long axis of the substrate portion. An insert member is formed separate from the substrate portion and disposed within the channel. A grip portion of a second material is formed on the substrate portion. The second material substantially encases the insert member.

A portable multi purpose machine having removable head attachments primarily for personal grooming. The removable head attachments used for multiple purposes include: cutting and vacuuming, shaving, hair clipping, tooth brushing, vacuuming, and massaging. The multi purpose machine comprises a housing having first and second walls and a motor assembly. The motor assembly has an electrically powered drive member to operate each of the heads. A power cord assembly provides power to rechargeable batteries.

A personal grooming appliance has an energy source, an electronic circuit comprising at least one electric load, and a first sensor for providing a first signal indicating a relevant change of a first external condition. The appliance is arranged to stay in a sleep mode in which the electronic circuit consumes at least a reduced average energy amount in comparison to an active mode and to initiate the active mode when the first signal indicating a change of the first external condition is received. The electronic circuit can be arranged to perform a welcome routine in response to a first active mode initialization and a standard routine, different to the welcome routine, in response to receiving the first signal indicating a relevant change in the first external condition after the welcome routine has been performed. The first sensor can be a light sensor, a resistance sensor, a humidity sensor, a gas sensor, or a temperature sensor. A personal grooming appliance unit comprising the personal grooming appliance in combination with a packaging that houses the appliance can include the first sensor that is sensitive to a change of the packaging condition comprising an opening of the packaging.

The present invention is a multi-purpose wiping, cleaning, or polishing device that made from a soft absorbent material such as terry cloth. The device is substantially the form of a sleeve with two open ends. One or both of the open ends of the sleeve has a flap that has a longer section than an adjacent section of the end of the sleeve. The flap enables the user to easily insert an item to be cleaned while holding the multi-purpose cleaning sleeve with flap in the other hand. The dirt and debris that has been removed from the equipment remains on the inside of the sleeve and the outside of the sleeve remains clean. The outside of the sleeve can than be used for personal grooming of the face or hands, etc. without contacting the contaminated inner part of the sleeve towel.

A method and apparatus is presented for information storage, selection, customization, presentation-timing and delivery at a service-delivery site, such as a hair-style or beauty salon. Customer-specific information (e.g., personal-grooming product preferences, recommendations, and photographs of past haircuts) is stored, retrieved, timed, and displayed or otherwise output for presentation to the customer at the service-delivery site. For example, a salon provides each customer a portable memory unit onto which is stored one or more photographs of that customer showing past haircuts, and optional preferences as to auxiliary services or products to be provided during a visit. The customer and stylist can review photographs of past hair cuts and stylings and specify any changes desired. After completing the styling and / or other services, photographs are taken and stored for future visits. Optionally, customized entertainment and advertising content is provided based on customer-specified and stored preferences.

The present disclosure is generally directed to a personal grooming product or device (e.g., foil shaver, rotary shaver, etc.) having a metal coating on one or more surfaces thereof, the grooming product being designed for contacting the skin (e.g., the human hand or face, or the skin of an animal, such as during the act of pet grooming). More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal grooming product or device having a layer of some measurable thickness on such a surface, wherein the layer comprises or contains a tarnish resistant, hypoallergenic and / or antimicrobial silver-containing alloy.

A method of manufacturing a handle for a personal grooming device includes forming a substrate portion of a first material. The substrate portion has first and second walls forming a channel extending along a long axis of the substrate portion. An insert member is formed separate from the substrate portion and disposed within the channel. A grip portion of a second material is formed on the substrate portion. The second material substantially encases the insert member.

This disclosure relates to an ultraviolet cured coating on a personal grooming apparatus. The apparatus includes an ultraviolet cured composition coated on a substrate of the apparatus. The composition includes at least one additive that has been cured by ultraviolet light either before application to the substrate or while the coating is on the substrate. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for manufacturing the apparatus.

An abrasive article for personal grooming includes an abrasive layer attached to a foam or other base layer. The abrasive layer includes abrasive material, binder material, pigment, and / or a blowing agent, e.g., to provide a three-dimensional decorative pattern extending from the base layer. In another embodiment, the abrasive article includes a translucent or transparent abrasive layer, an adhesive layer for attaching the abrasive layer to a base layer, and a decorative pattern printed between the adhesive layer and the base layer, e.g., on a lower surface of the adhesive layer and / or on an upper surface of the base layer. Alternatively, a decorative pattern may be printed within the abrasive layer, e.g., on a plastic sheet to which abrasive material and binder material are attached over the decorative pattern. The abrasive and adhesive layers are translucent or transparent such that the decorative pattern is visible through the abrasive material.

A personal grooming device for caring for finger nails, toe nails, skin and hair. The personal grooming device includes a handle enclosing a motor and a power supply. The handle connects to an orbital vibrating mechanism powered by the motor. The orbital vibrating mechanism includes a mounting plate for attaching a various tools including a nail file, an exfoliator, a callous remover, a massager, and / or a brush. The various tools can be attached to and removed from the mounting plate repeatedly allowing for the personal grooming device to accommodate a variety of personal grooming needs.

Disclosed is a wheeled motorized vehicle designed and licensed to operate on public roads and specially equipped and furnished for the providing of hair and personal grooming services to male and / or female customers. The vehicle may be dispatched to a customer's location as a result of an individual on-demand basis, or the vehicle and its crew of professional grooming personnel may provide services to a plurality of persons at a specific entertainment or sports venue, or as contracted with in association with a business or academic institution. Also disclosed is a method for utilizing a plurality of the said vehicles in the business of a nationwide network of standardized mobile grooming services, via franchise opportunities. Franchisees enter into a franchise / license agreement to operate similarly-equipped vehicle(s) in various locations, provided that franchisees are experienced and qualified in the hair and / or personal grooming industry.

A washable device for personal use, in particular a hair removal device, such as an epilator and a shaver, a portion of which is coated with paraffin. The device, the paraffin, or both may include an antibacterial agent. A method of manufacturing components of a device for personal use can include dipping the components into a paraffin bath, spraying molten paraffin on the components, spraying a paraffin solution onto the components, applying solid paraffin by tumbling, and the like.

A sanitary tray for holding personal objects. The tray can be used by hotels, motels, cruise liners, sports and recreational clubs and in any facilities wherein guests may desire to temporarily store personal items. Personal items may take the form of personal grooming objects and / or other objects of intimate use that the user may want to store in a sanitary environment. The tray is fabricated from suitable plastic material and includes cavities specifically formed to contain items in an organized manner. One embodiment of the invention is provided with a lid whereby the tray can be optionally closed. The tray may be fabricated in different colors and sizes and can be embossed with the logo or name of the establishment that is providing the tray to the guests.

A facial hair trimmings catcher useful during personal grooming that is collapsible or otherwise adapted for storing as a smaller unit. The catcher includes a bag comprising a closed bottom, closed side walls and a top and further includes a support member that is attached to the side walls to form a support configuration. The support configuration supports the bag under the face of the user. The support member may include a support strap adapted for passing behind the neck of the user. The catcher may further include one or more hinges attached to a top periphery of the bag so that in the open position the hinge holds the top of the bag open for receiving facial hair trimmings. The bag may be held open by a flexible tension member extending around a top periphery as a frame or disposed as a frame for the side walls.

The present disclosure is generally directed to a personal grooming product or device (e.g., foil shaver, rotary shaver, etc.) having a metal coating on one or more surfaces thereof, the grooming product being designed for contacting the skin (e.g., the human hand or face, or the skin of an animal, such as during the act of pet grooming). More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal grooming product or device having a layer of some measurable thickness on such a surface, wherein the layer comprises or contains a tarnish resistant, hypoallergenic and / or antimicrobial silver-containing alloy.

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.

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.

A facial hair trimmings catcher useful during personal grooming that is collapsible or otherwise adapted for storing as a smaller unit. The catcher includes a bag comprising a closed bottom, closed side walls and a top and further includes a support member that is attached to the side walls to form a support configuration. The support configuration supports the bag under the face of the user. The support member may include a support strap adapted for passing behind the neck of the user. The catcher may further include one or more hinges attached to a top periphery of the bag so that in the open position the hinge holds the top of the bag open for receiving facial hair trimmings. The bag may be held open by a flexible tension member extending around a top periphery as a frame or disposed as a frame for the side walls.

The quality of hair maintenance and replacement services in commercial personal grooming service companies provided by an organization to a customer is assured. Initial multiphasic assessment with progressive reviews and client input and acceptance of a mutually derived solution is performed, undertaken and measured. Episodic client assurance reviews, assessment of mutually designated outcome metrics and collective modifications are made to heighten client commitment, satisfaction and quality assurance. Process and final deliverable reviews are performed to assure customer need satisfaction. The invention is a method comprised of an array of multiple comprehensive steps individualized to the specific characteristics of the client with their completion measured, reported and agreed upon to assure consistent and acceptable quality levels.

The present invention relates to personal grooming drapes, and more particularly to a personal grooming drape that includes an enclosure capable of being secured to a wall surface behind a sink or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the personal grooming drape includes a retractable drape assembly that can be pulled over a counter top, sink basin, or the like to catch, maintain, and dispose of loose fallen hair as the person leans over the drape while grooming facial hair, head hair, or other body hair. After use, the drape is retractable and self-cleaning, and may be supplied with a waste bin that is removable from the enclosure for ease of disposing of the cut hair pieces.

A personal grooming apparatus includes a high definition monitor, an overhead bracket providing a canopy above the monitor, one or more cameras supported on the overhead bracket for viewing a user's face, as well as the sides and back of the user's head, and possibly other areas of the user's body. An arrangement of lights supported on the bracket illuminate the various camera views. Controls are provided for independent control of the several lights (e.g., ON / OFF, dimming) the cameras (e.g., camera activation, zoom function, camera view selection), and the monitor. A docking station accommodates a handheld unit. The docking station is provided with a wireless receiver port for communicating with the handheld unit. The handheld unit includes a camera and LED lighting for close-up views that are displayed on the monitor. The handheld unit is adapted for receiving various attachment tools and grooming devices.

A personal grooming device a body defining a grasping surface defining an outer portion and an inner portion, as well as groups of members extending directly from the inner portion at varying depth so that the members are capable of playing a musical note or notes.

The present invention relates generally to a personal grooming device. More specifically, the invention relates to a combination scalp massaging and hair drying device that has a plurality of vibrating nubs and a plurality of apertures positioned in spaced apart relationship across its head, a handle connected to the head for easy handling of the device, and a controller for controlling the flow of air through the plurality of apertures and the intensity, pressure, and speed of the vibrating nubs. The combination device may be powered via a rechargeable battery or via a traditional wall outlet.

An aqueous, flowable preparation contains 5 to 30% by weight of a mixture of betaines, which consists of 15 to 60% by weight of betaines based on fatty acid amides of fatty acids with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, 85 to 40% by weight of betaines based on polymer acid amides; and 95 to 70% by weight of water, alkali salts and optionally conventional additives, such as solubilizers, preservatives, etc. The preparation, optionally after admixture with other surfactants, is suitable particularly as detergents and cleaning agents for personal grooming, as auxiliaries in the textile industry and as cleaning agents for technical purposes.

A personal grooming appliance has an energy source, an electronic circuit comprising at least one electric load, and a first sensor for providing a first signal indicating a relevant change of a first external condition. The appliance is arranged to stay in a sleep mode in which the electronic circuit consumes at least a reduced average energy amount in comparison to an active mode and to initiate the active mode when the first signal indicating a change of the first external condition is received. The electronic circuit can be arranged to perform a welcome routine in response to a first active mode initialization and a standard routine, different to the welcome routine, in response to receiving the first signal indicating a relevant change in the first external condition after the welcome routine has been performed. The first sensor can be a light sensor, a resistance sensor, a humidity sensor, a gas sensor, or a temperature sensor. A personal grooming appliance unit comprising the personal grooming appliance in combination with a packaging that houses the appliance can include the first sensor that is sensitive to a change of the packaging condition comprising an opening of the packaging.