EP1175973A3 - Multiple micro-blade hair removal devices and methods for manufacturing - Google Patents

Multiple micro-blade hair removal devices and methods for manufacturing Download PDF

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EP1175973A3
EP1175973A3 EP01306454A EP01306454A EP1175973A3 EP 1175973 A3 EP1175973 A3 EP 1175973A3 EP 01306454 A EP01306454 A EP 01306454A EP 01306454 A EP01306454 A EP 01306454A EP 1175973 A3 EP1175973 A3 EP 1175973A3
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hair removal
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Brian Gerald Balistee
Glennis Joan Orloff
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Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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Warner Lambert Co LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B21/00—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor
    • B26B21/08—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor involving changeable blades
    • B26B21/14—Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
    • B26B21/22—Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
    • B26B21/222—Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously with the blades moulded into, or attached to, a changeable unit
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • A45D26/0004—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers by abrasion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B21/00—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor
    • B26B21/54—Razor-blades

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  • Forests & Forestry (AREA)
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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Dry Shavers And Clippers (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
  • Finish Polishing, Edge Sharpening, And Grinding By Specific Grinding Devices (AREA)
EP01306454A 2000-07-28 2001-07-27 Multiple micro-blade hair removal devices and methods for manufacturing Withdrawn EP1175973A3 (en)

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US626193 1996-03-29
US62619300A 2000-07-28 2000-07-28

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JP (2) JP3860729B2 (cg-RX-API-DMAC7.html)
AU (1) AU5596901A (cg-RX-API-DMAC7.html)
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US20030213129A1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2003-11-20 Warner-Lambert Company Llc Microprismatic shaving surface and shaving implements incorporating said surface
US20040167544A1 (en) * 2002-12-13 2004-08-26 Eveready Battery Company, Inc. Progressive hair removal surface
US20040177517A1 (en) * 2003-02-10 2004-09-16 Eveready Battery Company, Inc. Microedged shaving surface and a method for making the same
EP1599111A1 (en) * 2003-02-19 2005-11-30 Eveready Battery Company, Inc. A microreplicated shaving surface and a method for making the same
DE102004052068B4 (de) * 2004-10-26 2008-04-03 GFD-Gesellschaft für Diamantprodukte mbH Schneidwerkzeug und dessen Verwendung
EP4079471A1 (en) * 2021-04-20 2022-10-26 GFD Gesellschaft für Diamantprodukte mbH Cutting element and hair removal device

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US1383783A (en) * 1919-07-24 1921-07-05 Rennie E Billingsley Rubber razor
US2311060A (en) * 1940-08-27 1943-02-16 Nathaniel M Lurrain Depilatory abrasive pad
US3761372A (en) * 1971-07-09 1973-09-25 Gillette Co Method for producing an improved cutting tool
US4754548A (en) * 1985-09-09 1988-07-05 Solow Terry S Flexible, sectionalized contour razor
US4893641A (en) * 1988-03-23 1990-01-16 Edward Strickland Flexible razor, method of use
US5488774A (en) * 1990-01-24 1996-02-06 Janowski; Leonard J. Cutting edges
US5121660A (en) * 1990-03-19 1992-06-16 The Gillette Company Razor blade technology
US5088195A (en) * 1990-07-30 1992-02-18 Lazarshik Daniel B Shaving system
US5205040A (en) * 1991-11-05 1993-04-27 Werner Eric J Apparatus for shaving
US5750956A (en) * 1992-03-31 1998-05-12 Braun Aktiengesellschaft Methods of manufacturing perforated foils
US5842387A (en) * 1994-11-07 1998-12-01 Marcus; Robert B. Knife blades having ultra-sharp cutting edges and methods of fabrication
US5802720A (en) * 1996-10-04 1998-09-08 Pribe; Christopher A. Shaving cloth
EP0884142A1 (en) * 1997-06-10 1998-12-16 Warner-Lambert Company Improved blade edge
EP1092515A1 (en) * 1999-10-15 2001-04-18 NEWMAN, Martin H. Atomically sharp edged cutting blades and methods for making same

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