Abstract: An improved apparatus for use with nails or claws comprising an adjustable pressure activated clipper, which effectively closes upon successful capture and engagement of a nail or claw due to pressure realized on the surface of the clipper's articulating trigger by the nail or claw. In operation, as pressure is applied to the internal surface portion of the trigger by the user, the trigger automatically articulates and releases the refracted blade to cut the nail or claw at the desired length.

Abstract: An improved desktop tape and spooled material dispenser comprises a tilting-carriage and pinching assembly, which effectively presents the cut end of the tape, making it easy to grab, draw and cut a desired length of tape. In operation, as the exposed tape end is grabbed and drawn by the user, the carriage tilts forward, concurrently releasing pincers formerly retaining the tape. As the tape is drawn further forward and downward and placed against a novel V-shaped cutting blade, the pincers automatically close on the tape for effective shearing against the V-shaped cutting blade. The shearing of the tape releases the carriage to tip rearward, automatically closing the pincers, and effectively exposing and securing the end of the tape, thus presented for subsequent use. This invention is also intended for non-adhesive back rolled materials such as ribbon and string.