Disposable Hair Removal Apparatus for Nose, Ears, and Small Orifices

Abstract

A disposable hair removal apparatus for nose, ears, and other small orifices provides a user with the ability to utilizes the depilation method of waxing in the nose, ears, and / or other small orifices currently unsuitable for waxing. The present invention accomplishes this by providing an application method which can contour to the particular shape of a user's body but additionally contains specific curvatures which are able to maximize the contacting surface of the device with the user's unwanted hair follicles. The present invention comprises an ergonomic handle and at least one applicator tip. The applicator tip comprises a first section and a second section, wherein the second section serves as a flexible hinge and or a widened guard. The first section contains the shaped applicator where the wax element is affixed to. After a user removes unwanted hairs from their body the device can be disposed of.

Description

[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61 / 551,204 filed on Oct. 25, 2011.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a hair removal device, more specifically to a disposable apparatus intended for removing hair from a user's nose, ears, and other small orifices utilizing a specialized wax covered tip attached to the distal end of an ergonomic handle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The removal of unwanted body hair is an important aspect of an individual's personal grooming regiment. Depilation, as the process is generally referred to, allows an individual to improve their aesthetic and cosmetic appearance to others within their society. Currently, depilation is accomplished through a plurality of methods which include but are not limited to shaving, tweezing, depilatories, and waxing. While the current methods available are able to remove hair from a plurality of locations, some methods are bett...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a hair removal device that is designed to apply wax to small orifices of the body, such as the nose and ears, for removing unwanted body hair. The device is shaped to optimize contact with difficult-to-reach areas and is designed to be easily angled and bent for use in small spaces. The invention provides an improved method for removing body hair that is efficient, comfortable, and less irritating to the skin.

Problems solved by technology

While this method is able to work for almost any hair type, it typically requires more frequent application intervals.

Unlike the other hair removal methods, depilatories can irritate an individual's skin and are not recommended for uses near sensitive areas of an individual's body.

While wax carries several advantages the above mentioned hair removal methods, it carries a few disadvantages that are not currently addressed.

One of the disadvantages faced by waxing is its inability to remove hairs in small orifices and small contoured areas of an individual's body.

Areas such as an individual's nose or ears are difficult to apply and remove a waxing element.

Another disadvantage currently experience by waxing is its inability to be applied to difficult to reach areas of a user's body.

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