Hair trimmer and epilator for pets

Abstract

The invention relates to a hair grooming device having a longitudinal axis, comprising a plurality of blades, each blade having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings, the plurality of teeth and the plurality of hair receiving openings being arranged in an alternating succession along the longitudinal length of the blade, respectively; wherein the plurality of blades comprises a movable blade, the movable blade being movable relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades along the longitudinal axis; wherein the plurality of teeth of the movable blade is movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that when the movable blade is moved relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade can be at least partially laterally covered by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade on a first side of the second blade, respectively.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference of related applications

[0002] This U.S. non-provisional patent application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application serial number 63 / 203,833, filed August 2, 2021, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to a grooming device for pets, and more specifically, to a combination of a hair trimmer and a depilator. Background Technology

[0004] Hair trimming tools have been reported for a long time. Nevertheless, there is still a need for a hair trimmer and depilator specifically designed for pets that effectively removes hair while also being easy to operate by either right- or left-handed users. Furthermore, this versatility is still needed for operation by either right- or left-handed users, while providing a degree of safety for the animal being groomed. Specifically, when used by a left- or right-handed individual, the design should provide trimming / depilation and / or combing actions while also providing a blade protector, creating a barrier between the pet and the cutting blade. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure relates to a grooming device for pets, and more particularly to a pet hair trimmer (cutter) and dehair remover. The grooming device also provides protection for the pet during trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing, and is suitable for consumers who may prefer to use their right or left hand to handle the trimming (cutting). The grooming device can also be used as a comb when the trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing action is not activated.

[0006] In at least one embodiment, a hair combing device having a longitudinal axis is provided, the hair combing device comprising: a handle having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis; a plurality of blades, each having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis, and each of the plurality of blades having a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged alternately and continuously along the longitudinal length of the blade; wherein the plurality of blades includes a movable blade movable relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades along the longitudinal axis; wherein the plurality of teeth of the movable blade is movable relative to a plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that, when the movable blade is moved relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade may be at least partially laterally covered on a first side of the second blade by one of the teeth of the movable blade.

[0007] In at least one embodiment, the movable blade moves linearly along a longitudinal axis.

[0008] In at least one embodiment, the second blade is not movable along the longitudinal axis.

[0009] In at least one embodiment, the hair combing device further includes a button actuator; wherein the button actuator is disposed on a first side of the handle; wherein the button actuator is coupled to a resiliently deformable mechanical linkage such that when the button actuator is pressed, the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage deforms to move the movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis.

[0010] In at least one embodiment, the hair combing device further includes a resiliently deformable biasing member; wherein the resiliently deformable biasing member is coupled to the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage such that when the button actuator is pressed, the resiliently deformable biasing member is compressed, and when the button actuator is released, the resiliently deformable biasing member is decompressed to move the movable blade proximally along the longitudinal axis.

[0011] In at least one embodiment, the plurality of blades further includes an additional movable blade movable relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades along a longitudinal axis; the additional movable blade has a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis and a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged alternately and continuously along the longitudinal length; the plurality of teeth of the additional movable blade is movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that, when the additional movable blade moves relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade can be at least partially laterally covered by one of the plurality of teeth of the additional movable blade at a second side of the second blade opposite to the first side of the second blade.

[0012] In at least one embodiment, the hair combing device further includes a button actuator and an additional button actuator; wherein the button actuator is disposed on a first side of the handle; wherein the additional button actuator is disposed on a second side of the handle opposite to the first side of the handle; wherein the button actuator is coupled to an elastically deformable mechanical linkage such that, when the button actuator is pressed, the elastically deformable mechanical linkage deforms to move the movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis; wherein the additional button actuator is coupled to an additional elastically deformable mechanical linkage such that, when the additional button actuator is pressed, the additional elastically deformable mechanical linkage deforms to move the additional movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis.

[0013] In at least one embodiment, the hair combing device further includes a resiliently deformable biasing member; wherein the resiliently deformable biasing member is coupled to the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage and the additional resiliently deformable mechanical linkage, such that when the button actuator and the additional button actuator are pressed, the resiliently deformable biasing member is compressed, and after the button actuator and the additional button actuator are released, the resiliently deformable biasing member is decompressed to move the movable blade and the additional movable blade proximally along the longitudinal axis.

[0014] In at least one embodiment, the additional movable blade moves linearly along the longitudinal axis.

[0015] In at least one embodiment, the second blade is disposed between the movable blade and the additional movable blade.

[0016] In at least one embodiment, the plurality of blades may be selectively operated as a trimmer for cutting hair, or as a depilator for removing hair without cutting.

[0017] In at least one embodiment, the movable blade is detachable from the device and can be attached to the device via a hook provided on the movable blade.

[0018] In at least one embodiment, a method of operating a hair combing device having a longitudinal axis is provided. The method includes providing the hair combing device, which includes a handle having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis; a plurality of blades, each having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis, and each of the plurality of blades having a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged alternately and continuously along the longitudinal length of the blade; wherein the plurality of blades includes a movable blade movable relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades along the longitudinal axis; wherein when the movable blade is moved relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, the plurality of teeth of the movable blade is movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade is at least partially laterally covered at a first side of the second blade by one of the teeth of the movable blade; and moving the movable blade relative to the second blade such that each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade is at least partially laterally covered at a first side of the second blade by one of the teeth of the movable blade.

[0019] In at least one embodiment, the method further includes selectively operating the hair combing device as a trimmer that cuts hair or a depilator that removes hair without cutting it. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other features of this disclosure, and the ways in which they are implemented, will become more apparent and better understood by referring to the embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a hair combing device according to the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the hair combing device;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the hair combing device;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the hair combing device;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the blade assembly of a hair combing device;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A side view of the blade of the blade assembly;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A side view of another blade of the blade assembly;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A side view of another blade of the blade assembly;

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 An internal side view of a hair combing device;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a side view of another hair combing device according to the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A bottom view of a hair combing device;

[0032] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 An internal side view of a hair combing device;

[0033] Figure 13 yes Figure 10 Another internal side view of the hair combing device;

[0034] Figure 14 yes Figure 10 Another internal side view of the hair combing device;

[0035] Figure 15 This is a top view of another hair combing device according to this disclosure; and

[0036] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 End view of the hair combing device. Detailed Implementation

[0037] It is understood that the application of this disclosure is not limited to the details of the construction and arrangement of the components described in the following description or shown in the accompanying drawings. The invention herein may have other embodiments and can be practiced or implemented in various ways. Furthermore, it is understood that the wording and terminology used herein are for descriptive purposes and should not be considered limiting.

[0038] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of the hair combing device 10 of this disclosure is provided, which is arranged for use by a right-handed user. The hair combing device 10 has a handle 11 having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis LL of the device 10. As shown, the longitudinal length of the handle 11 extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis LL (e.g., within 5 degrees of parallel), and more specifically parallel to the longitudinal axis LL.

[0039] The hair combing device 10 also has a trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing area 12, which extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis LL of the device 10 near the handle 11. More specifically, the trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing area 12 has a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis LL of the device 10. As shown, the longitudinal length of the trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing area 12 extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis LL (e.g., within a parallel range of 5 degrees), and more specifically parallel to the longitudinal axis LL.

[0040] The hair combing device 10 also includes a mechanical button actuator 13 and a blade protector 14, the mechanical button actuator being used to engage and, more specifically, move the blades arranged side-by-side along the longitudinal axis LL (see...). Figure 5 One or more planes of adjacent blades AC. As shown by arrow 16, the blade protector 14 is rotatably engaged with the hair combing device 10, so that the blade protector 14 can be rotated to either side of the hair combing device 10. The blade protector 14 may include a comb portion 15, which can therefore be regarded as a comb accessory. Figure 1 As shown, blade protector 14 provides a barrier between the pet and the blade AC.

[0041] Figure 2The opposite sides of a hair combing device 10, arranged for use by a left-handed user, are shown. As illustrated, the hair combing device 10 includes a second mechanical button actuator 13' to engage one or more planar blades AC (see again). Figure 5 ). Figure 3-4 The blades AC are shown more clearly because they are not partially covered or protected by the blade protector 14.

[0042] The second button actuator 13', like the button actuator 13, engages with one or more blades AC, specifically moving them along the longitudinal axis LL to trigger the blades AC to cut and / or remove hair, particularly by a shearing action. Therefore, it can now be understood that, by means of the button actuators 13, 13' on both sides of the hair combing device 10, the cutting and / or hair removal can be initiated by the user, whether held and operated by a left-handed or right-handed user. The button actuators 13, 13' can also be independently placed in an "on" or "off" position.

[0043] Now for reference Figure 5-8 The blade AC is shown therein. Figure 5 In the diagram, blades AC are shown arranged side by side, while... Figure 6-8 In the figure, they are shown individually. Blades A and B, and B and C, can be specifically configured to contact and abut against each other during operation of the hair combing device 10. As shown, each of the blades AC includes a plurality of uniformly elongated cutting protrusions / teeth 20, which are separated (alternating) by uniformly elongated recesses / spaced-apart hair receiving openings 21 therebetween. As shown, the protrusions / teeth 20 extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LL (e.g., within 5 degrees vertically), and more specifically perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LL, and the hair receiving openings 21 may have a V-shaped introduction region and a U-shaped base region.

[0044] Figure 9 A cross-sectional perspective view of the hair grooming device 10 is provided, revealing the aforementioned two-button operation. As shown, the central blade B is positioned fixed (stationary relative to the handle 11) between two outer blades A and C, which can move independently longitudinally, and more particularly horizontally when the longitudinal axis LL is arranged horizontally. It will be understood that pressing button 13 or 13' will force one of the outer movable blades A or C to move linearly relative to the central fixed blade B in the longitudinal (horizontal) direction. This will provide the desired cutting or dehairing action for a given pet to which pet hair is to be removed.

[0045] like Figure 1-9As shown, the longitudinal length of the blade AC extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis LL (e.g., within a parallel 5 degrees) and more specifically, parallel to the longitudinal axis LL. Furthermore, the blades AC extend substantially parallel to each other (e.g., within a parallel 5 degrees) and more specifically, parallel to each other.

[0046] like Figure 9 As shown, the blade AC preferably includes at least one movable blade A, C and one fixed blade B. More specifically, blades A and C are respectively provided as first and second movable blades, which can move longitudinally (shown horizontally) along the longitudinal axis LL, and more specifically, are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis LL (e.g., within 5 degrees of parallelism) when the push-button actuator 13 or 13' is pressed, more specifically, parallel to the longitudinal axis LL. On the other hand, blade B is a centrally / intermediate fixed blade disposed between blades A and C, i.e., it does not move longitudinally along the longitudinal axis LL.

[0047] As shown in the figure, each movable blade A and C is mechanically connected to the push-button actuators 13 and 13' via curved, elastically deformable mechanical linkages 23 and 23', respectively. Each linkage has a curvature extending along the longitudinal axis LL. It can be understood that when the push-button actuator 13 is pressed inwards towards the longitudinal axis LL, the curvature of the elastically deformable linkage 23 decreases, and the elastically deformable linkage 23 becomes flatter, causing the elastically deformable linkage 23 to elongate longitudinally. This causes the movable blade A connected thereto to extend and move longitudinally away from the handle 11 / distally / outwards along the longitudinal axis LL. Similarly, when the push-button actuator 13' is pressed inwards towards the longitudinal axis LL, the curvature of the elastically deformable linkage 23' decreases, and the elastically deformable linkage 23' becomes flatter, causing the elastically deformable linkage 23' to elongate longitudinally. This causes the movable blade C connected thereto to extend and move longitudinally away from the handle 11 / distally / outwards along the longitudinal axis LL.

[0048] As shown in the figure, a spring-like, elastically deformable biasing member 24 is also installed within the handle 11, which is mechanically connected to elastically deformable linkage members 23, 23' via mechanical fasteners 26, 26' such as rivets. When pressure is applied to the button actuators 13, 13', the elastically deformable biasing member 24 compresses and biases the movable blades A and C away from / towards / outwards. Therefore, when the pressure applied to the button actuators 13, 13' is terminated or otherwise removed, the button actuators 13, 13' are released, the elastically deformable biasing member 24 is decompressed, causing the elastically deformable linkage members 23, 23' to retract longitudinally (retract), thereby causing the movable blades A and C attached thereto to retract and move longitudinally along the longitudinal axis LL toward / towards / inwards towards the handle 11, and the button actuators 13, 13' also return from the pressed position to the unpressed position.

[0049] Regarding the alignment of the cutting protrusions / teeth 20 and the hair receiving openings 21, when the button actuators 13, 13' are in their unpressed positions, the cutting protrusions / teeth 20 are aligned such that the cutting protrusions / teeth 20 of each blade AC laterally overlap / stack with each other (transverse to the longitudinal length and longitudinal axis). In this case, it can also be understood that the hair receiving openings 21 are also aligned such that the hair receiving openings 21 of each of the blades AC laterally overlap / stack with each other. Conversely, when one of the button actuators 13, 13' is pressed / pushed to its pressed position, the cutting protrusions / teeth 20 of the movable blades A / C gradually move longitudinally across / over the plane of blade B, especially the hair receiving opening 21 of blade B, such that the cutting protrusions / teeth 20 of the movable blades A or C gradually narrow / block / block or otherwise cover the width of the laterally overlapping / stacked hair receiving openings 21 of blades B and A or C. As the hair receiving opening 21 of blades B and A or C narrows, especially when the elongated cutting edge 22 of blade A or C begins to laterally overlap with the elongated cutting edge 22 of blade B, the hair within the hair receiving opening 21 is cut by the shearing action of the elongated cutting edges 22 of blades B and A or C. In other words, when the button actuators 13, 13' are fully pressed, the longitudinal movement of blades A and C is preferably sufficient to fully laterally overlap with the adjacent hair receiving opening 21 of blade B, so that the cutting edge 22 of blade B laterally overlaps with blade A or C.

[0050] In this way, the plurality of protrusions / teeth 20 of the movable blade A or C can be moved relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings 21 of the fixed blade B, such that when the movable blade A or C moves relative to the fixed blade B along the longitudinal axis LL, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings 21 of the fixed blade B can be at least partially laterally covered on both sides of the fixed blade B by one of the plurality of protrusions / teeth 20 of the movable blade A or C.

[0051] Therefore, it can be understood that when an animal's hair strikes and is positioned between blades A, B, and C, and blade A or C moves longitudinally (shown as horizontally) relative to the fixed blade B, the animal's hair will be effectively cut and removed.

[0052] As described above, when blade A or C moves longitudinally (shown horizontally) relative to blade B, blade A or B can selectively move a certain amount, resulting in actual cutting of the animal's hair. However, blade A or C can be configured such that they only move an amount that limits the hair-receiving opening 21 formed by the plurality of cutting protrusions 20, such that the blade is configured to remove loose hair from the animal's fur when it passes through the fur without cutting. For example, the opening between the cutting protrusions can be limited to a hair-receiving opening in the range of 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm, allowing the blade to effectively remove loose hair present within the fur and removable. But as previously stated, blade A or C can be configured such that at any desired location on the animal's fur, the blade can move longitudinally (shown horizontally) and effectively cut the animal's hair at that location selected by the user.

[0053] exist Figure 10 Another embodiment is shown, illustrating a hair combing device 10 that provides a trimmer / depilator with a three-blade configuration, wherein the central blade is fixed and two outer blades are movable, one of which is selectively configured to move upon pressing a button actuator 13. Figure 10 As shown, blade C is depicted, which can move longitudinally (horizontally) relative to the permanently fixed blade B when button actuator 13 is pressed. Movable blade A has been removed, and... Figure 10 Not shown. Instead, a separate comb attachment 30 with an attachment hook 32 is shown, which can be mechanically engaged and positioned on a fixed blade B, which can then provide the hair combing device 10, particularly as a trimmer / depilator, for personal use by holding the device on their left side. This comb attachment 30 can also be positioned on the other side of the hair combing device 10 to accommodate the user's preference for holding the hair combing device 10 with their right or left hand. The comb attachment 30 can also be used as a blade protector. It should also be understood that the blade AC can be attached / removed in the same manner as the comb attachment 30.

[0054] refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 The diagram illustrates how the comb attachment 30 is preferably positioned and mechanically engaged on either side of the hair combing device 10, which serves as a trimmer / depilator, wherein the attachment hook 30 can be inserted into or otherwise received within the attachment hook receiver 40.

[0055] Figure 12 A cross-sectional internal view of the other side of the hair combing device 10, which serves as a trimmer / depilator, is shown, again revealing the comb attachment 30, the permanently fixed blade B, the movable blade A, and the safety button 50. The optional safety button 50 is operated to lock one of the two movable blades A or C when not in use. An oil reservoir can be optionally provided for lubrication and to extend the blade's lifespan.

[0056] Figure 13 Another internal sectional view is provided, showing the button actuator 13 for blade A, the permanently fixed blade V, and the comb attachment 30. Figure 14 An internal cross-sectional view of the push-button actuator 13 and comb attachment 30 for blade C is shown.

[0057] Figure 15 and 16 Another embodiment of the hair combing device 10 as a trimmer / hair remover is shown. In this embodiment, the movable blade a can be moved horizontally using a sliding switch 60. Thus, the sliding switch 60, as shown, can take two positions: (1) Position 1 is the comb position, where the movable blade (see again) Figure 3 (1) The movable blade A or C is configured such that the hair combing device 10, which is a trimmer / hair remover, only functions as a comb; (2) Position 2, wherein the movable blade A or C is moved to reduce the opening between the cutting protrusions, thereby removing hair or actually cutting the animal's hair.

[0058] As can be understood from the foregoing, the present invention relates to a grooming device for pets, comprising a handle, a trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing area, a mechanical button actuator engaging at least one movable blade and at least one stationary blade, wherein the movable blade is configured to move relative to at least one stationary blade, and an optional blade protector rotatably connected to the trimming (cutting) and / or dehairing area, wherein the blade protector can rotate to either side of the grooming device. When the blade protector is located on either side of the grooming device, a barrier can be formed between the pet with removed hair and the blades. Therefore, the grooming device, as a trimmer / dehair remover, can be easily configured for operation by a left- or right-handed user while maintaining the ability to effectively utilize the blade protector in either configuration.

[0059] While specific embodiments of the invention have been described, it should be understood that various changes, adjustments, and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention should not be determined by reference to the foregoing description, but rather by reference to the appended claims and their full equivalents. Furthermore, it should be understood that the appended claims do not necessarily encompass the broadest scope of the invention to which the applicant is entitled to claim protection, nor do they necessarily encompass the only mode by which the invention can be claimed, or that all described features are necessary.

Claims

1. A hair combing device having a longitudinal axis, the hair combing device comprising: A handle having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis; A plurality of blades, each having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis, and each having a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged alternately and continuously along the longitudinal length of the blade; The plurality of blades includes a movable blade that is movable relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades along the longitudinal axis; The plurality of teeth of the movable blade are movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade, such that when the movable blade moves relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade is at least partially laterally covered by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade on a first side of the second blade. Button actuator; The button actuator is located on the first side of the handle; The button actuator is connected to a resiliently deformable mechanical linkage, such that when the button actuator is pressed, the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage elastically deforms, causing the curvature of the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage to decrease and the lengthen longitudinally, so as to move the movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The movable blade moves linearly along the longitudinal axis.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The second blade cannot move along the longitudinal axis.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: An offset component capable of elastic deformation; The elastically deformable biasing member is connected to the elastically deformable mechanical linkage such that when the button actuator is pressed, the elastically deformable biasing member is compressed, and when the button actuator is released, the elastically deformable biasing member is decompressed to move the movable blade proximally along the longitudinal axis.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of blades also includes an additional movable blade that is movable relative to the second blade of the plurality of blades along the longitudinal axis; The additional movable blade has a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged alternately and continuously along the longitudinal length. The plurality of teeth of the additional movable blade are movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that when the additional movable blade moves relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade is at least partially laterally covered by one of the plurality of teeth of the additional movable blade at a second side of the second blade opposite to the first side of the second blade.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: An additional button actuator is disposed on the second side of the handle opposite to the first side of the handle; The button actuator is coupled to a resiliently deformable mechanical linkage such that when the button actuator is pressed, the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage deforms to move the movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis. The additional button actuator is coupled to an additional elastically deformable mechanical linkage such that when the additional button actuator is pressed, the additional elastically deformable mechanical linkage deforms to move the additional movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis.

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: An offset component capable of elastic deformation; The elastically deformable biasing member is connected to the elastically deformable mechanical linkage and the additional elastically deformable mechanical linkage, such that when the button actuator and the additional button actuator are pressed, the elastically deformable biasing member is compressed, and after the button actuator and the additional button actuator are released, the elastically deformable biasing member is decompressed to move the movable blade and the additional movable blade proximally along the longitudinal axis.

8. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The additional movable blade moves linearly along the longitudinal axis.

9. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The second blade is positioned between the movable blade and the additional movable blade.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of blades can be selectively operated as a trimmer to cut hair or as a depilator to remove hair without cutting.

11. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The movable blade can be detached from the device and can be connected to the device via a hook provided on the movable blade.

12. A method of operating a hair combing device having a longitudinal axis, the method comprising: Provides a hair combing device, the hair combing device including A handle having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis; A plurality of blades, each having a longitudinal length extending along the longitudinal axis, and each having a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged alternately and continuously along the longitudinal length of the blade; The plurality of blades includes a movable blade that is movable relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades along the longitudinal axis; The plurality of teeth of the movable blade are movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade, such that when the movable blade moves relative to the second blade along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade is at least partially laterally covered by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade on a first side of the second blade. and By pressing the button actuator to move the movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis, the movable blade is moved relative to the second blade such that each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade is at least partially laterally covered at a first side of the second blade by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade. The button actuator is located on the first side of the handle; The button actuator is connected to a resiliently deformable mechanical linkage, such that when the button actuator is pressed, the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage elastically deforms, causing the curvature of the resiliently deformable mechanical linkage to decrease and the lengthen longitudinally, so as to move the movable blade distally along the longitudinal axis.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: The hair combing device can be selectively operated as a trimmer that cuts hair or a hair remover that removes hair without cutting it.

14. The method of claim 12, further comprising: The movable blade is moved proximally along the longitudinal axis.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein: The movable blade is moved proximally along the longitudinal axis by an offset member that can elastically deform.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein: The elastically deformable biasing member is connected to the elastically deformable mechanical linkage such that when the button actuator is pressed, the elastically deformable biasing member is compressed, and when the button actuator is released, the elastically deformable biasing member is decompressed to move the movable blade proximally along the longitudinal axis.

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