Abstract: A hair cutting device or clipper is provided with a magnetic blade assembly. The hair cutting device includes a cutting blade, a stationary blade and a yoke attached to the cutting blade. The yoke and/or cutting blade may be magnetized to create an attractive or repulsive force between the cutting blade and the stationary blade.

Abstract: A pad assembly is described that retains a blade assembly or set to the body of a hair cutter. The pad assembly reduces random forces generated by the blade assembly and ensures an accurate and repeatable tension is maintained between the inner and outer blades of the blade assembly. The pad assembly acts as an intermediary between the blade assembly and the body of the hair clippers to reduce challenges associated with fasteners directly attaching the blade assembly to the body of the clipper.

Abstract: A pad assembly is described that retains a blade assembly or set to the body of a hair cutter. The pad assembly reduces random forces generated by the blade assembly and ensures an accurate and repeatable tension is maintained between the inner and outer blades of the blade assembly. The pad assembly acts as an intermediary between the blade assembly and the body of the hair clippers to reduce challenges associated with fasteners directly attaching the blade assembly to the body of the clipper.

Abstract: A hair cutter with an improved blade assembly is described. The blade assembly includes a first blade, a second blade, a yoke coupled to the second blade, a blade guide between the first and second blade, a retainer, and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism includes a base and at least one arm configured to interface with and move with the second blade. The retainer is positioned behind the second blade and engages the biasing mechanism. The retainer is further configure to receive a housing connector, allowing for coupling to a handle of the hair cutter.

Abstract: A pad assembly is described that retains a blade assembly or set to the body of a hair cutter. The pad assembly reduces random forces generated by the blade assembly and ensures an accurate and repeatable tension is maintained between the inner and outer blades of the blade assembly. The pad assembly acts as an intermediary between the blade assembly and the body of the hair clippers to reduce challenges associated with fasteners directly attaching the blade assembly to the body of the clipper.

Abstract: A hair cutter with an improved handle is described. The handle includes a neck and upper and lower housings that together form a surface with a gripping portion. The handle extends longitudinally from a cutting end to a handle or gripping end opposite a blade assembly at the cutting end. The gripping portion of the handle facilitates gripping and/or handling the handle. The location of the griping portion and the size relative to the handle allows for improved grasping for users. The neck is configured to deflect hair and/or debris away from the hair cutter and includes a shape and size relative to the handle allowing for reduced weight compared to a standard hair shield.

Abstract: A pad assembly is described that retains a blade assembly or set to the body of a hair cutter. The pad assembly reduces random forces generated by the blade assembly and ensures an accurate and repeatable tension is maintained between the inner and outer blades of the blade assembly. The pad assembly acts as an intermediary between the blade assembly and the body of the hair clippers to reduce challenges associated with fasteners directly attaching the blade assembly to the body of the clipper.

Abstract: A pad assembly is described that retains a blade assembly or set to the body of a hair cutter. The pad assembly reduces random forces generated by the blade assembly and ensures an accurate and repeatable tension is maintained between the inner and outer blades of the blade assembly. The pad assembly acts as an intermediary between the blade assembly and the body of the hair clippers to reduce challenges associated with fasteners directly attaching the blade assembly to the body of the clipper.

Abstract: A lockout device includes a first member having a first lockout feature and at least a first aperture, and a second member including a second lockout feature and at least a second aperture. The second member is assembled with the first member and is slideable along a range of positions between first and second limit positions of the second member with respect to the first member. The range of positions includes a first lockout position in which the first and second lockout features are positioned to interlock with a first external structure, and a release position in which the first and second lockout features are positioned to disengage from the first external structure.

Abstract: A lockout device includes a first member having a first lockout feature and at least a first aperture, and a second member including a second lockout feature and at least a second aperture. The second member is assembled with the first member and is slideable along a range of positions between first and second limit positions of the second member with respect to the first member. The range of positions includes a first lockout position in which the first and second lockout features are positioned to interlock with a first external structure, and a release position in which the first and second lockout features are positioned to disengage from the first external structure.