Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an ultraviolet light element configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a top covering element configured to receive one or more contaminated item, wherein the ultraviolet light element is located within a lower frame element. In another aspect, a grating element is disclosed comprising a frame of bars configured to support the one or more contaminated item; wherein the grating element is a ceiling enclosure portion of the lower frame element. In yet another aspect, a brush frame element mounted to an underside of the grating element is disclosed, wherein the brush frame element comprises a set of brush strips configured to protrude through at least one space between the frame bars.

An electrical appliance for personal care includes a handle with a longitudinal axis, and a plug-on part which can be attached to the handle, wherein a vibration unit having an electric motor and an eccentric element is arranged in the handle, wherein a plug-like coupling structure protrudes from the handle, which plug-like coupling structure forms an interface with a substantially mirror-inverted socket-like coupling structure of the plug-on part, wherein the interface has at least two stages with different circumferential geometry, wherein at least one of the stages has a rotation-preventing means between the handle and the plug-on part, and wherein a stop surface of the handle for the plug-on part extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle.

A connecting element, a base unit and a cleaning head for use in an oral care appliance are disclosed. The connecting element is configured to engage operatively with the cleaning head and the base unit to form a first connection and a second connection respectively.

The present disclosure is drawn to skin care devices. An example skin care device can include skin-rejuvenation head with a first external region including an array of skin-cleansing bristles and a second external region including an auxiliary skin-treatment appliance of a different type than the skin-cleansing bristles. The skin-rejuvenation head can include a vibrational motor positioned therein to provide vibratory oscillation to both the skin-cleansing bristles and the auxiliary skin-treatment appliance. A support rod can be mechanically coupled to the skin-rejuvenation head. A handle can include a neck portion and a grip portion, with the support rod also coupled to the handle. The neck portion can be proximal to the skin-rejuvenation head and the grip portion can be distal to the skin-rejuvenation head. The neck portion can include an energy dampening sleeve around the support rod, leaving a gap around the support rod.

A workpiece, such as a brush head, having a replacement indicator is provided, which is suitable for use with a personal care appliance. In use, the replacement indicator can provide an indication to the user recommending that the brush head be replaced after a duration has elapsed. The brush head includes a window to view the progress of the duration for recommended replacement and an indication when the duration has elapsed. In some embodiments, the duration is commenced when the brush head is initially installed on the personal care appliance.

A skincare device having energy regenerating end effector is presented. In one embodiment, an end effector includes an inner end effector structure configured to oscillate about a first axis. The inner end effector structure includes at least one magnet and a plurality of contacting elements configured to contact skin of a user. The end effector also includes an outer end effector structure comprising at least one induction coil. The at least one magnet and the at least one induction coil cooperate to generate electrical current in the at least one induction coil when the end effector structure oscillates about an axis.

A brush cap is configured to be selectively coupled to a jewelry cleaning apparatus in order to protect the jewelry cleaning apparatus. The brush cap may include a hollow elongated body having an open end for receiving the jewelry cleaning apparatus therethrough and a clamp disposed on the hollow elongated body. The clamp may include a first portion affixed to the hollow elongated body, and a second portion extending over the hollow elongated body but not affixed to the hollow elongated body. The clamp may be configured to selectively affix a jewelry item between the hollow elongated body and the second portion of the clamp.

A vibration reduction assembly (200) including: (i) a shaft (240); (ii) a first component (210) positioned along the shaft and having a first face (212) comprising a plurality of magnets (230) positioned to alternate between a magnet having a first magnetic pole (232) at the first face and a magnet having the opposite magnetic pole (234) at the first face; and (iii) a second component (220) positioned along the shaft and having a first face (222) comprising a plurality of ferromagnetic extensions (260), wherein the first face of the first component is separated from the first face of the second component by a gap (280) having an adjustable first distance, and wherein a pair of the plurality of magnets interact via magnetic force with a respective one of the ferromagnetic extensions to reduce vibrations from a drivetrain to a housing portion of the personal care device.

A pet entertainment and grooming system is a set of bristles, wires or similar prickly arrangements attached to a body and anchored to provide a cat or other animal the opportunity to scratch, brush or otherwise stimulate the skin or fur. The system could be attached to a wall, an article of furniture or some other hard location or it could remain free-floating and be moved about by the cat. The system could also be used by people.

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an ultraviolet light element configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a top covering element configured to receive one or more contaminated item, wherein the ultraviolet light element is located within a lower frame element. In another aspect, a grating element is disclosed comprising a frame of bars configured to support the one or more contaminated item; wherein the grating element is a ceiling enclosure portion of the lower frame element. In yet another aspect, a brush frame element mounted to an underside of the grating element is disclosed, wherein the brush frame element comprises a set of brush strips configured to protrude through at least one space between the frame bars.