U.S. patent application number 13/902212 was filed with the patent office on 2014-11-27 for hair removal sheet.
The applicant listed for this patent is Conair Corporation. Invention is credited to Susanna DiSotto.
Application Number | 20140350575 13/902212 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51711401 |
Filed Date | 2014-11-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140350575 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
DiSotto; Susanna |
November 27, 2014 |
HAIR REMOVAL SHEET
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.
Inventors: |
DiSotto; Susanna; (Stamford,
CT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Conair Corporation |
Stamford |
CT |
US |
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Family ID: |
51711401 |
Appl. No.: |
13/902212 |
Filed: |
May 24, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
606/134 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 26/0014
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
606/134 |
International
Class: |
A45D 26/00 20060101
A45D026/00 |
Claims
1. An apparatus for facilitating removal of wax from a subject in
conjunction with a waxing process, which comprises: a contact
member for positioning against soft wax applied to the skin of a
subject, the contact member including a main body segment defining
a general longitudinal axis, and a tab segment coterminous with the
main body segment, the main body segment having an outer periphery,
at least the main body segment comprising an absorbable material
dimensioned and adapted to at least partially absorb the soft wax
during curing of the wax to a hardened state, the tab segment
defining an outer periphery 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 curing of the wax.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the main body segment
defines a generally rectangular shape in plan and wherein the tab
segment includes at least one contoured surface along the periphery
thereof
3. The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the tab segment
includes opposed generally arcuate surfaces.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the tab segment is
dimensioned and adapted to depend in oblique relation to the main
body segment when in the absence of wax.
5. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the absorbable
material includes muslin cloth.
6. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the main body segment
defines an arcuate profile in plan.
7. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the outer periphery
includes first and second opposed curved surfaces extending
generally along the longitudinal axis of the main body segment.
8. The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein the first curved
surface includes a generally concave segment and wherein the second
curved surface includes a generally convex segment.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the main body segment
defines a substantially crescent shape.
10. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the first and second
curved surfaces are in general parallel relation.
11. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the first and second
curved surfaces are in general non-parallel relation.
12. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the tab segment
defines a width greater than a corresponding width of a portion of
the main body segment adjacent the tab segment.
13. The apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the tab segment is
dimensioned and adapted to depend in oblique relation to the main
body segment when in the absence of wax.
14. A method for removal of hair or hair follicles from a subject,
comprising the steps of: applying wax to a skin segment of a
subject; positioning a contact member adjacent the skin segment
with a main body segment of the contact member in engagement with
the wax; maintaining a tab segment of the contact member free from
engagement with the wax; permitting the wax segment to at least
partially solidify; and removing the contact member by grasping the
tab segment whereby hair or hair follicles adjacent the wax are
removed from the skin segment.
15. The method according to claim 14 wherein the step of
maintaining includes the step of arranging the tab segment to
depend outwardly relative to the main body segment and the skin
segment.
16. The method according to claim 14 including the step of
dimensioning the tab segment such that an outer periphery thereof
deviates from a path defined by the outer periphery of the main
body segment to present the tab segment for engagement by the user.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Technical Field
[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to personal
grooming, and, in particular, relates to an apparatus, system and
associated method for removal of hair from a subject in connection
with a waxing procedure.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Removal of hair from various locations of the body may
encompass a variety of methodologies. One current process
universally utilized in salons and in domestic settings involves a
"waxing" process or procedure. In accordance with a typical waxing
process, hot wax is applied to an area of the body where the
removal of hair or hair follicles is desired. The wax is allowed to
cool and eventually harden. The hardened wax is removed along with
the hair or hair follicles which become embedded in the hardened
wax.
[0005] Unfortunately, removal of the wax from the body may prove
difficult due to inaccessibility of the hardened wax and/or
difficulties in peeling the wax away from the skin area. In
addition, a substantial level of pain and discomfort is associated
with wax removal. While waxing can be an effective method for
removing hair, it is generally painful and uncomfortable.
SUMMARY
[0006] Accordingly, an apparatus for facilitating removal of wax
from a subject in conjunction with a waxing process is provided.
The apparatus 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. The absorbable material is
dimensioned and adapted to at least partially absorb the soft wax
during curing of the wax to a hardened state. 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 curing of the wax.
[0007] In embodiments, the main body segment may define a generally
rectangular shape in plan. The tab segment may include at least one
contoured surface along the periphery thereof. The tab segment
further may include opposed generally arcuate surfaces. The tab
segment further may be dimensioned and adapted to depend in oblique
relation to the main body segment when in the absence of wax.
[0008] In other embodiments, the main body segment defines an
arcuate profile in plan having an outer periphery with first and
second opposed curved surfaces extending generally along the
longitudinal axis of the main body segment. The first curved
surface includes a generally concave segment and the second curved
surface includes a generally convex segment. The main body segment
may define a substantially crescent shape. The first and second
curved surfaces may be in general parallel relation or askew (e.g.,
non-parallel). In accordance with this embodiment, the tab segment
defines a width greater than a corresponding width of a portion of
the main body segment adjacent the tab segment. The tab segment may
also be dimensioned and adapted to depend in oblique relation to
the main body segment when in the absence of wax.
[0009] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure,
a method for removal of hair or hair follicles from a subject is
disclosed, including the steps of:
[0010] applying wax to a skin segment of a subject;
[0011] positioning a contact member adjacent the skin segment with
a main body segment of the contact member in engagement with the
wax;
[0012] maintaining a tab segment of the contact member free from
engagement with the wax;
[0013] permitting the wax segment to at least partially solidify;
and
[0014] removing the contact member by grasping the tab segment
whereby hair or hair follicles adjacent the wax are removed from
the skin segment with the main body segment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be
better appreciated by reference to the drawings herein where:
[0016] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the apparatus for hair removal in
accordance with the principles of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIGS. 2-4 are views of use of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in
connection with a hair removal waxing procedure;
[0018] FIG. 5 is a side view of an alternate embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 1
[0019] FIG. 6 is a plan view of an alternate embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 1;
[0020] FIG. 7 is a plan view of another alternate embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 1; and
[0021] FIGS. 8-10 are views of use of the apparatus of FIG. 6 or 7
in connection with a hair removal waxing procedure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is illustrated the apparatus
for hair removal in accordance with the principles of the present
disclosure. Apparatus 10 is intended for use in conjunction with a
hair removal waxing procedure. Apparatus 10 includes contact member
12 defining main body segment 14 and, optionally, tab segment 16,
extending from and coterminous with, the main body segment 14.
Contact member 12, including main body segment 14 and tab segment
16, may be monolithically formed of a single piece of fabric
material. In one embodiment, contact member 12 is fabricated from
muslin cloth. Muslin cloth is a finely woven cotton fabric. In
other embodiments, contact member 12 may be formed of a non-woven
cloth material including cotton, polyester or blends thereof.
[0023] Main body segment 14 defines general longitudinal axis "k"
and may be generally rectangular in configuration enclosed by outer
periphery 18. Tab segment 16 may be various shapes or
configurations. In one embodiment, tab segment 16 includes an outer
periphery 20 having at least one contoured surface segment
extending in a general longitudinal direction. In embodiments, tab
segment 16 includes opposed generally contoured or arcuate surface
segments 22, which each define, e.g., a generally concave
characteristic. Contoured surface segments 22 each defines path(s)
which deviate from the path of corresponding outer periphery 18 of
main body segment 14 to thereby present surface(s) segments which
the operator may readily grasp for removal of contact member 12. In
embodiments, contoured surface segments 22 each define a radius of
curvature "r1" ranging from about 2 inches to about 4 inches, and,
more specifically, about 3 inches. Tab segment 16 may define other
arrangements as well. It is intended that the tab segment 16 is
distinguishable in configuration relative to main body segment 14
to facilitate engagement thereof and removal of contact member 12
from the skin of a subject.
[0024] The use of apparatus 10 in conjunction with a waxing
procedure for the removal of hair will now be discussed. With
reference to FIGS. 2-4, softened and/or hot depilatory wax "w" is
applied to the skin of a subject with an applicator such as a
wooden paddle "p" or the like as depicted In FIG. 2. One suitable
wax and wax applicator is disclosed in commonly assigned U.S. Pat.
No. 6,039,482 to Smal, the entire contents of which are hereby
incorporated by reference herein. In one method, the wax "w" is
applied to an area of the skin "s" to be covered by main body
segment 14 leaving tab segment 16 free from contact with the
applied wax "w". Contact member 12 is then applied to the skin with
main body segment 14 applied directly against the wax "w" and with
tab segment 16 extending beyond and free from the waxed area (FIG.
3). The wax "w" is at least partially absorbed by the material of
main body segment 14, and subsequently hardens. Thereafter, the
operator grasps tab segment 16, which, as discussed hereinabove,
defines a contoured surface for ready engagement by the user, and
removes contact member 12 in the direction against hair growth as
indicated by the indicator arrows "m" (FIG. 4), thereby removing
hair and/or hair follicles from the skin "s". Contact member 12 is
then discarded.
[0025] In another embodiment depicted in FIG. 5, tab segment 16 may
include a fold line 24 about which the tab segment 16 pivots or
rotates to present itself in oblique relation to main body segment
14 and outwardly from the skin "s". In embodiments, tab segment 16
may be normally biased in an outward direction through manufacture
or packaging. This orientation, in conjunction with the
contoured/altered surface of the tab segment 16, will further
facilitate engagement and removal of contact member 12 from the
skin "s" of the subject.
[0026] Contact member 12 of FIGS. 1-5 is generally intended for use
in areas of the skin requiring large or relatively mass hair
removal including, e.g., the legs, chest, back of the subject.
Contact member 12 is identical on each side with respect to surface
composition, material, etc; thus, either side may be applied to the
wax "w" and skin "s" of the subject.
[0027] With reference now to FIGS. 6-7, there are illustrated two
additional embodiments of the present disclosure. These embodiments
are substantially similar in shape and design but differ generally
in length and/or dimensioning. Each apparatus 50a, 50b includes
contact member 52 having main body segment 54 and tab segment 56
extending from, and coterminous with, the main body segment. Main
body segment 54 defines a general longitudinal axis "b" and has an
arcuate, curved or contoured surface, and, further may be in the
general shape of a crescent when viewed in plan. Outer periphery 58
of main body segment 54 may include first and second opposed curved
surfaces 60, 62 extending generally along the longitudinal axis "b"
of the main body segment 54. First curved surface 60 includes
generally concave segment 64 and second curved surface 60 includes
a generally convex segment 66. In embodiments, first and second
curved surfaces 60, 62 may be in general parallel relation, or may
be slightly askew (non-parallel) such that the relative width "w1"
of the end of main body segment 54 remote from tab segment 56 is
greater than the width "w2" of the end adjacent the tab segment
56.
[0028] In embodiments, tab segment 56 defines a width "w3" greater
than the corresponding width "w2" of the end of main body segment
54 adjacent the tab segment 56. The enlarged width "w3" of tab
segment 56 creates an outer periphery having a path(s), which
deviates from the path of the corresponding periphery of main body
segment 54 to thereby present surface(s) segments, which the
operator may readily grasp for removal of contact member 52.
Moreover, the enlarged width "w3" presents a profile in plan
greater than the profile of main body segment 54 to facilitate
engagement by the user.
[0029] Apparatuses 50a, 50b each are used in a similar manner to
the apparatus 10 of FIGS. 1-5. For example, the heated wax is
applied to the skin to an area to be encompassed by main body
segment 54 leaving tab segment 56 free from the wax. The contact
member 52 is applied to the skin with tab segment 56 disengaged or
remote from the waxed area, the wax hardens and the contact member
52 is removed by grasping the free tab segment 56 and pulling the
contact member 52 with embedded wax from the skin to remove the
hair and/or hair follicles. FIGS. 8-9 illustrate use of the
apparatuses 50a, 50b in conjunction with a hot wax hair removal
process to trim or thin areas below and above eyebrows "e". FIG. 10
illustrates use of the apparatuses 50a, 50b to trim hair around the
upper lip area "1".
[0030] Apparatus 50a of FIG. 6 may define a length of about inches
3 inches. The respective radii of curvature "r1", "r2" of concave
segment 64 and convex segment 66 may be about 0.5 inches and 1.0
inches. Apparatus 50b may define a length of about 4 inches. The
respective radii of curvature of concave segment 64 and convex
segment 66 may be about 1.0 inches and 1.5 inches. The arcuate
profile of main body segments 54 of the apparatuses 50a, 50b will
follow the natural contours of eyebrows and upper lip areas to
assist in achieving the desired hair removal or grooming parameters
of the skin areas. The non-parallel arrangement of first and second
curved surfaces 60, 62 of main body segment 54 provides substantial
flexibility to the user in targeting the precise areas for skin
removal. For example, contact member 52 with the first and second
non-parallel curved surfaces 60, 62 may be adjusted to adapt to the
various face, eye and lip dimensions. Similar to the embodiment of
FIGS. 1-5, apparatuses 50a, 50b are generally identical on either
side and can be applied against the skin with either side
contacting the wax.
[0031] It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed
and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be
desirably combined into many other different systems or
applications. Also that various presently unforeseen or
unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or
improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in
the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following
claims.
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