Title: Hair removal device adapter

The present invention relates to a hair removal device adapter and in particular but not
exclusively to a hair removal device adapter for use with a hair removal device.
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Background to the Invention
It is well known to use hand held epilators for the removal of hair. Epilation is the
removal of hair from hair follicles in the skin by pulling the hair and provides long
10 lasting effects. However, achieving an even and smooth finish can be challenging for
an individual when the unwanted hair is situated out of sight and/or out of reach such
as on the back. The problem is exacerbated for people with a limited range of
movement or disability because greater areas of the body are out of reach.
15 It is an object of the invention to provide a hair removal device adapter and/or hair
removal device which reduces or substantially obviates the above mentioned
problems.
Statement of Invention
According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a hair removal device
adapter comprising a handle portion and a cradle for receiving a hair removal device
wherein the cradle is pivotally mounted to the handle portion by pivoting means for
varying the angle of the hair removal device relative to the handle portion.
The handle portion can be used with existing hair removal devices and facilitates
reaching difficult to access body parts such as the shoulders, back and lower legs,
especially for people with limited mobility, in order to remove unwanted body hair.
These hair removal devices can be shavers, epilators, or the like.
The pivoting means may be a screw pivot. A screw pivot allows for complete removal
of the hair removal device from the handle portion, for example, for cleaning. The
pivoting means may alternatively be a ratchet mechanism because this advantageously
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