Abstrict Bikini.TM. Blade apparatus for reducing levels of visible hair
present within the bikini line region, or the groin area of a user,
is made up of at least a blade in a razor blader head assembly,
which is otherwise conventional, except for having a cutting edge
ranging from at least about 0.50 inches to about 0.90 inches, in
combination with conventional attachments, handles and refillable
and disposable specialized handle structures, with which it is compatible.
A method of use and kit are likewise disclosed whereby at least
one of a user's groin area and bikini line are rendered substantially
free of visible hairs.
Claims In the claims:
1. A Bikini.TM. Blade apparatus for reducing levels of visible
hair present within the bikini line region, or the groin area of
a user, comprising, in combination: at least a blade means for cutting,
disposed in a razor blade head assembly in predetermined angled
spaced relationship to; a handle member; wherein the blade means
is defined by a length of between about 0.60 and about 0.90 inches.
2. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the handle member is
refillable and dispenses shaving cream.
3. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the handle member is
readily detachable from the razor blade head assembly, and the handle
member is disposable.
4. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 said at least a blade means
is a unitary metallic member having a width of at least about 0.4375
inches.
5. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.70 inches.
6. Apparatus as defined in claim 4 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.70 inches.
7. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 said least a blade means is
razor blade having a length of at least about 0.75 inches.
8. Apparatus as defined in claim 4 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.75 inches.
9. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.80 inches.
10. Apparatus as defined in claim 4 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.80 inches.
11. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.85 inches.
12. Apparatus as defined in claim 4 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.85 inches.
13. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.90 inches.
14. Apparatus as defined in claim 4 said at least a blade means
is razor blade having a length of at least about 0.90 inches.
15. A Method For Removing Unwanted Hair from the bikini line area,
comprising the steps of: providing a razor head assembly including
at least a blade defined by a length of between about 0.60 and about
0.90 inches for its cutting edge; attaching the razor head assembly
to a handle member to create a completed razor assembly; passing
the completed razor assembly along a predetermined pathway to remove
hair; repeating the passing step, as needed, until the unwanted
hair has been removed.
16. A kit, comprising: a razor blade head assembly defined by a
cutting edge having length of between about 0.60 and about 0.90
inches; a means for attaching the razor blade head assembly to a
handle member; and, a handle member.
17. Kit, according to claim 16 further comprising: a refillable
cartridge based system for dispensing shaving cream.
18. Kit, according to claim 16 further comprising: a disposable
handle member fixedly attached to the razor blade head assembly.
19. Kit, according to claim 16 further comprising: pivoting means
for enabling a user to manoeuvre within the limited confines of
a groin area, whereby a user's bikline line may be effectively stripped
of unwanted or visible hairs.
20. Method, according to claim 15 said razor blade head assembly
is compatible with conventional shaving systems, further comprising
at least one of refillable, disposable, and standard handle means
for receiving a razor head.
Description CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present invention is based upon U.S. provisional application
No. 60/201432 filed May 3 2000 by the present inventor, full Paris
Convention priority is claimed, and said priority document is expressly
incorporated by reference as if the same was fully set forth herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to novel enhanced shaving
means for grooming specific areas of animals, and preferably humans.
In particular, the present invention relates to scaled down razor
means for shaving pubic areas having heightened angular and spatial
constraints, preferably of women.
[0003] Attention is called to United States Letters Patents:
1 4379219; 4488357; 4492024; 4498235; 4551916; 4573266;
4586255; 4587729; 4621424; 4709476; 4742909; 4756082;
4807401; 4916817; 5063667; 5113585; 5157835; 5192712;
5249361; 5399204; 5578114; 5687485; 5800627; D306216;
D312568; D316962; D349242; D363142; D370844; D373444;
[0004] and D381121; each of which was examined and found to be
different from the instant teachings.
SETTING OF THE INVENTION
[0005] Many women wish to sport undergarments and swimware in a
fashion that displays or shows no visible signs of hair growth within
the zone defined by the intersection of the boundaries of these
undergarments or swimware and their own growth of pubic hair, often
referred to as the "bikini line."
[0006] Likewise, those who desire a smooth, stubble free, and unblemished
surface within the pubic area itself have had little resort to possible
solutions outside of dilapitory ( for example, NAIR.RTM. brand of
hair removal products) or trimming based attempts ( eg. LADIBIKINI.RTM.
by EPILADY)both of which are sorely lacking, in terms of efficacy,
result and convenience.
[0007] In short, the problem of shaving the `bikini line` (defined
for the purposes of the instant application for U.S. Letters Patent
as areas of pubic hair within that region extending at least about
from the dual vertices of the inverted triangular zone beginning
proximate to each of the respective pubic bones, which demarcate
the groin area, through and in between the legs until the distal
edge or apex of the triangular zone within an individually predetermined
space location in the fold of skin defined by the buttocks) has
never been squarely addressed and remains a longstanding need for
those who wish to prevent visibility of pubic hair outside of clothing
or from existing at all on the `mons pubis`, or related areas on
men.
[0008] It is well known that certain areas of humans are susceptible
to the development of hair. Razor blades and handles for the same
were first developed for the facial areas and heads of men. Conventional
or standard razor blades are at least about 1.5 inches long, with
only width values being varied to date. It is understood that the
instant teachings apply equally to single, double, treble or any
conventional variation on the number of blades stored in a blade
head, as the same is known.
[0009] Traditionally, hair growth in females has been treated by
methods varying from wax to radical allopathic laser based or even
more extreme treatment regimens or radical medical intervention.
This approach is risky for those involved. More recently there have
been a number of proposals for the customization of shaving equipment
for women. However, such design improvements have ostensively been
limited to handles and color stories.
[0010] Difficulties arise in the placement of a straight edged
razor blade across body zones having lesser planar components. For
example, the bikini line is often not cleanly shaved enough to prevent
unwanted extensions of pubic hair outside of the surface coverage
of undergarments or swimwear, as discussed above.
[0011] Standard razor blades have evolved over the years into designs
purported to address the needs of women. However, this `evolution`
ostensively is less concerned with technical issues than with packaging
and marketing concerns. For example, changes in razor handle and
colors (mostly Pastel-based) have yet to impact upon the basic constraint
of the conventional size of the razor head, which has remained at
least about one and one-half inches.
[0012] Feminine shaving products adhering to the standard or safety
razor designs and sizes of the day seem to be directed at aspects
of a woman's body other than the bikini line area. This large area
of focus includes both the legs and underarms, which are separate
matters entirely. Likewise, alternate means have proven to have
drawbacks since creams, jells, and electronic solutions have not
proven sufficient for most women to date, there remains a strong
demand and extreme need for the teachings of the present invention.
[0013] In order to address the clearly longstanding need of providing
a means for safely and effectively removing hair from a woman's
bikini line, the instant teachings are herewith offered for consideration
and believed to constitute a modicum of progress in the pursuit
of science and the useful arts on such basis.
OBJECTIVES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0014] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to
provide a compacted razor head.
[0015] Another objective is to provide a shaving apparatus having
a blade length smaller than the conventional standard safety razor
size for shaving a bikini line or groin area more precisely.
[0016] Still another objective is to provide a razor means that
fits more easily and comfortably within the constraints of shaving
a woman's bikini line, or the pubic area of either sex, which is
compatible with conventional handles, blade guards, and related
cutting edge shaving accoutrements.
[0017] These and still further objectives are defined in the claims
appended hereto, whereby the teachings of the present invention
are differentiated from conventional technology.
[0018] The foregoing objectives are achieved in apparatus for reducing
levels of visible hair present within the bikini line region which
includes a blade means for cutting, ranging from at least about
half of an inch to nine-tenths of an inch, effective for use with
any ergonomic, or known handle member for closely adhering to a
predetermined spatial orientation, wherein a surface area of the
blade means and the handle are preferably in a predetermined ratio
or from at least about 5.1 to about 1.0 units of surface area.
[0019] Briefly stated, Bikini.TM. Blade apparatus for reducing
levels of visible hair present within the bikini line region, or
the groin area of a user, is made up of a blade having a cutting
edge ranging from at least about 0.60 inches to about 0.90 inches,
in combination with conventional attachment, handle and refillable
and disposable specialized handle structures, with which it is compatible.
A method of use and kit are likewise disclosed.
[0020] According to a feature of the present invention there is
provided a kit, which comprises, a razor blade defined by a cutting
edge having length of between about 0.60 and about 0.90 inches,
a means for attaching the razor blade to a handle member and, a
handle member.
[0021] Likewise, a method of using a bikini.TM. blade includes
the steps of providing a blade measuring from about 0.6 to 0.9 inches
and preferably between about 0.75 and 0.83 inches, and utilizing
the same at a predetermined spatial angle in relation to a user's
skin to remove hair from an area of the user's skin.
[0022] Similarly, a method of making a bikini.TM. blade comprises
providing a miniaturized blade as previously defined, having a fixed
dimensional proportion in relation to a handle, and combining the
same with a handle to form an integral unit.
[0023] Finally, a kit includes a bikini.TM. blade, as defined above,
and a means for fixedly attaching the same to a handle member, and
the handle member itself, and with conventional specialty handles
that are effective for releasing shaving cream or disposable, blade
guards, and related cutting edge shaving accoutrements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] FIG. 1 is a schematized illustration of an exemplary bikini.TM.
blade type of blade member, according to the teachings of the present
invention, in a top or plan view;
[0025] FIG. 2A is a schematized illustration of another bikini.TM.
blade type of blade featured with a blade enclosure adapted to be
used with the instant teachings, with;
[0026] FIG. 2B being a refillable razor handle means using conventional
click-on technology for mounting a bikini.TM. blade type of blade
according to the teachings of the present invention; and,
[0027] FIG. 3A, 3B and 3C each being a schematic of a bikini.TM.
blade type of blade in conjunction with a disposable type of conventional
razor handle assembly.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] The present inventor has discovered that in seeking enhanced
precision in razor based hair removal, a smaller and narrower razor
head likewise brings the unexpected benefit of nonencroachment upon
critical non-hair growing regions (such as the greater labial zone,
or area of a women's body that is centered between the two narrow
hair-growing passages running from the frontal region of the pubic
hair through the legs towards the buttocks). To these ends, an appropriately
sized and fitted shaving device is an asset for specific hair removal
needs in the bikini line area, and likewise may assist with related
difficulty angled shaving zones. Similarly, by providing a compacted
razor blade a customized shaving apparatus for special needs has
been developed without the need for specialized handles or the like
means which compromise the mechanical integrity of the shaving system.
[0029] According to the teachings of the present invention, the
present inventor has discovered that a razor blade that has a smaller
blade length, for example, at least about 0.60 inches, in comparison
to the standard or conventional razor blade length (1.5 inches)
more easily and comfortably fits into, and removes unwanted hair
from, a woman's bikini line area, inter alia.
[0030] As detailed above, the driving force behind the instant
discovery is the fact that the bikini line area of a woman's body
encompasses areas smaller than the width of a conventional razor,
and invention resulted because a smaller and more spatially compact
razor blade means, in combination with conventional technology for
enclosure and mounting, addresses this longstanding need, while
imparting significant related benefits inherent in the novel, nonobvious
and new design of the present invention.
[0031] In order to remove unwanted hair from a woman's bikini line
the instant teachings were developed and the improved shaving system
engendered by solving this problem is herewith offered for consideration.
As defined herein, `razor head` comprises conventional blade razor
blade housing and/or mounting technology, such that applicant's
novel miniaturized blade configuration is positioned to shave a
user. Likewise `blade` is used interchangeably with the instant
term herein.
[0032] Referring now to FIG. 1 bikini.TM. blade type of blade
22 which is effective for use with known razor heads, is constructed
of conventional materials, including known metals or alloys, Shape
Memory Alloys (SMAs) and the like and is preferentially defined
by a set of dimensional requirements, whereby a predetermined ratio
of length X to width Y is maintained.
[0033] For example, according to preferred embodiments, blade 22
is between about 0.60 inches and 0.90 inches in length in preferred
embodiments, as a measurement of the X dimension. While Y is able
to be gauged at least about 0.4375 inches, similar to conventional
razor blades.
[0034] Blade 22 is effectively housed in conventional protective
and storing razor blade enclosures (not shown) which generally span
no more than 0.0625 of an inch in width and do not exceed to overall
blade enclosure length of 0.4375 inches. Top and bottom housings
are known (thus not shown), and for example with blade 22 of the
instant invention, bottom housings and protective strips likewise
would adhere to the standard 0.0625 inch width and the overall razor
head length of 0.90 inches. Similarly, the top housing and protective
blade strip (not shown) do not exceed the overall razor blade head
length of 0.90 inches and may be up to 0.25 of an inch to incorporate
lubricating strips (also known and not shown).
[0035] FIG. 2A and 2B each shows blade 22 in combination with
handle 38 which may be angled as illustrated to craft a desired
pubic hair line along the bikini line of a woman. Refillable handle
technology which works with the instant teachings is known, for
example, from the GILLETTE COMPANY (Boston, Mass. 02199), as is
the click-on technology for mounting blade 22 in a razor cartridge,
onto handle 38.
[0036] To craft a desired pubic hair line, handle 38 is grasped
by user and blade 22 used to navigate narrow passages to eliminate
unwanted pubic hair extending outside of the bikini line, and/or
remove hair within said zone by controlled and pressured placement
along the surface of user's skin, whereby each hair follicle is
extended from is existing obtuse angle until sliced by blade 22
as known to those skilled in the art of shaving, and enjoyed by
any shavers using standard technology.
[0037] Blade 22 is manoeuvred easily along the user's bikini line
owing to the novel enhanced blade length (X). Unwanted hair is thus
able to be accessed and removed without the danger of having the
extra blade length impact the delicate skin of the user, and tear,
perforate or otherwise insult the same.
[0038] Handle 38 and blade 22 function with known technology for
elimination or minimization of shaving injuries, or `nicks` including
but not limited to lubricated strips, and protective blade strips
made by the GILLETTE COMPANY (Boston, Mass. 02199), as well as the
know refillable cartridge-type of handle also made by the same company,
inter alia.
[0039] FIG. 3A, 3B and 3C each shows a disposable model incorporating
blade 22 and handle 38 which may have known tapers, angulation,
or variations upon the same, and be made of disposable, reconstituted,
recycled or any known plastics as is well known, for example, as
available from the GILLETTE COMPANY (Boston, Mass. 02199). Blade
22 is used at a length X of between about 0.60 and 0.90 inches.
As defined above, blade 22 is housed conventionally forming razor
heads with known means.
[0040] Since a blade of between about 0.60 and 0.90 results in
a razor head which more naturally, comfortably and safely can be
angled to shave the bikini line area, it likewise better services
the narrow hair growing passages that run between women's legs toward
the buttocks. When removing unwanted hair from such uniquely feminine
and delicate skin areas, it is imperative to use extreme caution
so as not to expose non-hair growing regions to the cutting edges
of the razor head.
[0041] A smaller and narrower razor head likewise brings the unexpected
benefit of nonencroachment upon critical non-hair growing regions
(such as the greater labial zone, or area of a woman's body that
is centered between the two narrow hair-growing passages running
from the frontal region of the pubic hair through the leg towards
the buttocks) which is essential in the event that a woman elects
manual hair-removal. Since creams, jells, and electronic solutions
have not proven sufficient for most woman to date, there remains
a longstanding need for the teachings of the present invention.
[0042] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that
numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention
as shown in the specific embodiments without departing from the
spirit or scope of the invention as broadly described. The present
embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as
illustrative and not restrictive. |