A shaving unit and/or electric shaver having a lighting module for providing an optical heating function at a skin-contacting surface of the shaving unit. At least one aspect of the invention relates to an encapsulation arrangement for components of the lighting module by means of a potting material which encapsulates, on both an upper and lower side, a carrier to which lighting elements are mounted.

An electric clipper having a body, a motor disposed within the body, a clipper head that operably couples to the body and that is powered by the motor, a power actuator configured to power on and off the motor such that when the motor is powered on by the power actuator the motor operates at a normal level of performance and at least one boost actuator configured to provide increased operating performance of the clipper head when actuated by a user. By one approach the increased operating performance is provided for only a set amount of time.

An electric clipper having a body, a motor disposed within the body, a clipper head that operably couples to the body and that is powered by the motor, a power actuator configured to power on and off the motor such that when the motor is powered on by the power actuator the motor operates at a normal level of performance and at least one boost actuator configured to provide increased operating performance of the clipper head when actuated by a user. By one approach the increased operating performance is provided for only a set amount of time.

An electric-powered trimmer includes a cutting assembly having a stationary blade. A moveable blade is positioned on the stationary blade such that a cutting gap is defined between the moveable blade and the stationary blade. The moveable blade is configured to move along a first axis and a second axis extending orthogonal to the first axis. An adjustment mechanism is operable to move the moveable blade along the second axis relative to the stationary blade to selectively change the size of the cutting gap.

The present invention provides for a shaving device and more specifically, to a portable, conical shaped shaving apparatus with a central element, top and bottom caps, and when assembled, the apparatus is designed to look like a cosmetic container.

The present invention provides for a shaving device and more specifically, to a portable, conical shaped shaving apparatus with a central element, top and bottom caps, and when assembled, the apparatus is designed to look like a cosmetic container.

The present invention provides for a hair trimming apparatus having a pivotally attached blade cartridge with a blade that is insert-molded to a jacket and has a rear surface that is etched.

The present invention provides for a hair trimming apparatus having a pivotally attached blade cartridge with a blade that is insert-molded to a jacket and has a rear surface that is etched.

System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.

System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.