NAIL CLIPPER ASSEMBLY

Abstract

The present invention provides attachable upper and lower handles for attachment by insertion into the opposite the cutting ends or the distal ends of a conventional nail clipper wherein the handles define an area sized for receiving thumbs, fingers, or hand or palm portions of an individual in a comfortable, natural manner to allow the nail clipper to be held more securely and conveniently during a nail clipping operation. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention may provide attachable upper and lower handles defining a roughened broader thumb contacting area to aid in minimizing or even eliminating slippage during use by enlarging the metal lever arm to a size allowing firm thumb pressure.

Claims

1. A nail clipper assembly comprising: attachable upper and lower handles for attachment by insertion into distal opposite ends of cutting ends of a conventional nail clipper wherein said handles define an area sized for receiving thumbs, fingers, or hand or palm portions of an individual in a comfortable, natural manner to allow the nail clipper to be held more securely and conveniently during a nail clipping operation.

2. The nail clipper assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: side cutting jaws included to allow the nail clipper to be placed at a more natural and convenient angle with respect to a nail when a clipping operation is being carried out.

3. The nail clipper assembly according to claim 1, wherein said attachable upper and lower handles each define a roughened broader thumb contacting area to aid in minimizing and eliminating slippage during use by enlarging a metal lever arm of said handles to a size that allows firm thumb pressure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing in which:

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the nail clipper assembly according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Referring now to FIG. 1, the nail clipper assembly 10 of the present invention comprises first and second members 12, 14 having jaw portions 16, 18 located adjacent one end of the members 12, 14 with the members 12, 14 having a normal position wherein the jaw portions 16, 18 are separated a distance apart 20 prior to use. The nail clipper 10 further comprises first means 22, such as a pin member 22, for connecting the first and second members 12, 14, operating means or nail clipper distal ends 24 for moving the jaw portions 16, 18 from the normal position shown in FIG. 1, to a cutting or trimming position (not shown) wherein the jaw portions 16, 18 may cut or trim a nail (not shown) inserted between the jaw portions 16, 18 and means for receiving parts of a human hand, such as two fingers of either hand (not shown) or a finger and thumb from either hand (not shown), movably fixed to the operating means 24 and to the first means 22.

[0015] In order to provide enhanced control and improved use and implementation of the nail clipper 10, each control enhancing system of the present invention incorporates finger or thumb engaging zones 26, 28 specifically constructed for receiving thumbs, fingers, or hand or palm portions of the individual in a comfortable, natural manner, which allows the individual to employ the manicure implement with ease and convenience. Turning once again to FIG. 1, the present invention embodies an improved nail clipper assembly 10 which may be made of any material desired wherein the nail clipper is comprised of cutting jaws 16, 18 on three sides of its opposite end, whose movement is controlled by an operating arm 24 which is attached to an opening arm rivet 22 passing through aligned openings in the nail clipper members 12, 14. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, handles 30, 34 are placed at the end of the nail clipper members 12, 14 (the end opposite the cutting jaws 16, 18) and at the end of the operating arm 24 (end which does not contain the operating arm rivet 22) thereby providing a secure hold for the fingers of the operator wherein the clipping receptacle 32 surrounds the nail clipper members 12, 14, respectively.

[0016] In summary, the present invention provides attachable upper and lower handles to allow the nail clipper to be held more securely and conveniently during the nail clipping operation. In still yet another preferred embodiment, the improved nail clipper is provided which makes nail clipping easier for old age people as the present invention allows increased control, saves time and minimizes “cracked nails”. In another preferred embodiment, the present invention may provide attachable upper and lower handles defining a roughened broader thumb contacting area to aid in minimizing or even eliminating slippage during use by enlarging the metal lever arm to a size allowing firm thumb pressure.

[0017] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same purpose, may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention.