Abstract: A pliers for cuticles includes a pair of gripping arms having cutting blades, and an opening leaf spring positioned between the gripping arms and carrying at one end thereof plastic sliding element sliding against the inner surface of one of the gripping arms and anchored in an opening formed in the end portion of the leaf spring.

Abstract: A nail clipper having a pair of resilient elongated members in which the sides of the elongated members are enclosed by a flexible material that permits the elongated members to be moved together to clip the nail but simultaneously forms an enclosure which traps the nail clippings. The nail clippings may then be shaken out of the clipper through the space between the cutting edges.

Abstract: Nail clipper of the leaf spring type in which the leaf spring elements of the clipper are superimposed and have facing inturned cutting edges at their proximate ends and are riveted together at their distal ends. A post extending through the leaf spring elements close to the proximate ends thereof forms a reaction member for a lever moving the leaf spring elements together to effect a clipping operation. Extending partially about the post and facing the cutting edges of the leaf spring elements is a nail clipping decelerator and accumulator formed to prevent the flying of nail clippings beyond opposite edges of the clipper and to accumulate the clippings for disposal by opening the clipper and shaking it in a sideways direction.

Abstract: A shear-type nail clipper that includes a base arm (1), a twisted arm (13), a stud (15) and an actuating lever arm (17) is disclosed. The base and twisted arms are joined together at one end; and, concave blades (25, 37) are formed in the other ends of these arms. The cutting edge of the blades face one another and lie generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axes of the base and twisted arms. The twisted arm is twisted such that its blade (37) is transveresly inclined with respect to the blade formed in the base arm. As a result, the gap between the blades varies from one side to the other. Formed in the edges of the base and twisted arms adajcent the narrow gap side of the blades are aligned flcrum protrusions (27, 35). Formed in the edge of the base and twisted arms adjacent to the wide gap side of the blades are stud flanges (23, 34). The stud (15) is mounted in holes located in the stud flanges and extends beyond th outer surface of the twisted arm.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a single-piece clippings retainer having snap-action assembly to a conventional nail clipper, of the variety in which elongate jaw members are connected at one end and diverge toward their other end. The single-piece retainer comprises a mounted end and an actuable end, with an integrally formed hinge connection therebetween. The actuable end has side panels to effectively close the sides of the space between jaw members when releasably retained in its "up" position; when the actuable end is released and downwardly hinged, the open sides of the space between jaw members is exposed, and accumulated clippings can be discharged under control, i.e., without scatter.

Abstract: Provided is a clipper for a nail made of a pair of cooperative jaws having sharpened edges which register by activating a lever member, the jaws having a normal tendency to separate, the lever member being mounted hingedly and turnably onto a means connecting said jaws for directing a force from said lever member to close said jaws, one of said jaws having a means for spacing said jaw a fixed distance from an interface between a distal part of said nail and skin, another of said jaws having a means for compressing said nail against said means for spacing, each of said jaws having a concave curvature and said jaws also exhibiting respective mating convex and concave edges.

Abstract: A nail clipper comprising a stationary base having a structure defining a nail depository, a rear base end and a forward base end that terminates into a base jaw having a convexed base cutting edge. A pair of parallel tapering side walls is integrally bound to the stationary base. Each of the side walls include a back wall end and a front wall end having a top formed with a side wall recess seat. A resilient cover plate has a rear cover end bound to the rear base end and a forward cover end that terminates into a cover jaw. The cover jaw includes a convexed cover cutting edge that is capable of engaging the base cutting edge when the resilient cover plate is depressed. The nail clipper also includes a cover depressing lever with a level depressing end and a lever lug end that defines a pair of lugs which are pivotally received by the pair of side wall recess seats.

Abstract: A handle and clipping receptacle provides a removable accessory for a nail clipper of the lever action type. A resilient body member defines a slot into which the clipper can be inserted and retained by a depression formed in the bottom of the slot. The clipper is retained also by flanges and cavities within the body member. Large inner cavities extend within the body member on both sides of the clipper to receive and retain clippings sheared by the clipper. Such clippings can be disposed by removing the clipper and inverting the body member.

Abstract: A conventional nail clipper construction is provided including a reversible and convertible pivoted lever for displacing a spring-type arm equipped with a first cutting blade portion toward a base plate equipped with a second cutting blade portion. The base plate, however, includes opposite side flanges between which the spring arm is swingable and the opposing surfaces of the spring arm and base plate and the inner sides of the flanges together define a storage area in which nail clippings may be contained when the clipper is not in use. Further, the structure by which the lever is pivotally supported includes coacting portions of the lever and side flanges of the base plate and functions to enable the pivot axis of the lever to be shifted between front and rear limit positions longitudinally of the spring arm and base plate.

Abstract: A nail clipper having two relatively movable jaw members with mating cutting edges and a jaw-operating cam lever in combination with a receptacle, having top, bottom and side members, for catching and retaining the nail clippings as they are sheared from the user's fingernail. The receptacle has an opening therein for receiving the nail clipper so that the cutting edges of the jaw members are within the opening of the receptacle. The bottom member of the receptacle includes a concave arcuate edge adjacent the opening of the receptacle and the clipper is securely positioned in the receptacle by a wedging block and a rivet extending through the clipper, the wedging block and the top and bottom members of the receptacle.

Abstract: A nail clipper is disclosed which includes an upper and lower frame movable with respect to one another to effect clipping and defining a central opening therebetween which is completely free of obstruction. A peripheral retainer extends about the cutting ends of the upper and lower frame members and urges them to close for cutting action by movement of an arm secured to the retainer and camming by abutment adjacent to the upper surface of the upper frame member in such a fashion as to accurately control clipping. This allows the central opening to remain completely free of any type of structure as utilized in the prior art such as rods, dowels, studs or clamping means.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus which retains nail clippings within a nail clipper during the process of clipping. The retaining member is attached to one side of the clipper assembly and has retaining walls for shielding the clippings from being scattered in an undesired manner away from the proximity of the clipper. Alternate embodiments are placed within the confines of the clipper and a flexible shroud which surrounds the cutting members of the clipper. The invention is further characterized by the clipper cutting edges being angularly disposed for a better approach to the cutting of finger nails and toe nails.

Abstract: A clipper assembly for clipping nails, including a nail clipper with a flexible housing attached to the nail clipper for collecting nail clippings during and after operation.

Abstract: An improved finger-toe nail clipper including the combination of a conventional finger or toe nail clipper and a compactly designed receptacle shiftingly receivable between the opposing insides of the forward nail clipping ends of the arms of the clipper and opening forwardly toward the opposing nail cutting edges of the clipper arms for catching and retaining the clipped-off finger or toe nail portions as desired.

Abstract: A fingernail or toenail clipper utilizing an expandable elastomer intermediate leaf spring members upon which the cutting edges are defined wherein the elastomer expands against the cutting edges during nail clipping to retain the severed nail clipping against the cutting edges until the edges are opened. Additionally, as the elastomer is mounted adjacent the cutting edges it may serve as a gauge to locate the nail relative to the cutting edges prior to severing.

Abstract: This original invention, the GRIP-OPERATED NAIL CLIPPER, is a device improving the common (Finger-Operated) Toe-and-Finger Nail Clipper. The invention is the solution to the problem that less dexterous children, aged people, and arthritic and otherwise handicapped people have in manipulating and working the common finger-operated nail clipper. Its simple lever-clamplike action puts the focus of grip-pressure closer and over the nail to be clipped making it easy to control, and the grip action of all five fingers and the palm is much stronger than the normal two-finger common nail clipper. Furthermore, the leverage is increased thus reducing considerably the force necessary to nip the nails clean. Unlike plier-like and other modes of nail clipper where the operating handgrip is opposite the fulcrum hinge and away from the nail being clipped, this invention device works in the direction toward the nail.

Abstract: An improved finger-toe nail clipper including the combination of a conventional finger or toe nail clipper and a compactly designed receptacle shiftingly receivable between the opposing insides of the forward nail clipping ends of the arms of the clipper and opening forwardly toward the opposing nail cutting edges of the clipper arms for catching and retaining the clipped-off finger or toe nail portions as desired.

Abstract: Two bi-laterally flanged plates with length portions of their respective flanges nested movably within one another the remaining portions thereof being fused together; the free ends of the movable portions of the plates form cutting edges; a band encompasses the plates adjacent the cutting edges and is mounted onto one plate surface; a lever member, mounted hingedly and turnably onto the band is provided on both sides with protuberances; the member, when functioning as a lever, causes the cutting edges to register, and when turned into a non-levering position, to remain closed. The rear end of the plates is closed by a cap.

Abstract: An improved nail clipping implement of the type comprising dual cutting-edge equipped spring arms incorporating a fold-away, pressure actuated lever mechanism for cooperatively operating the cutting edges. The improvement features a nail retaining clamping device simultaneously actuated by the lever mechanism to secure a nail trimming in position for the duration of the cutting operation, whereupon the trimming is subsequently and suitably disposed.

Abstract: An improved finger-toe nail clipper including the combination of a conventional finger or toe nail clipper and a receptacle removably receivable between the opposing sides of the forward nail clipping ends of the arms of the clipper and opening forwardly toward the opposing nail clipping edges of the clipper arms for catching and retaining the clipped-off finger or toe nail portions as desired.

Abstract: An improved nail clipper which contains upper and lower handles to facilitate holding the unit and maintaining it in the desired position. Comprising cutting jaws in three sides to allow nail clipping from different and more convenient angles. Also a clipping receptacle with removable lid which surrounds the unit and holds the clippings produced, therein.

Abstract: A nail-nipper including a pair of elastic metal pieces secured together at one end and having a cutting edge formed on the other end, a shaft extending through the pair of elastic metal pieces at the cutting end, a pair of cover plates on opposite sides of the elastic metal pieces and a support lever pivotally coupled at its head end to the shaft, the head end of lever being relatively thick where it bears against one of the pair of elastic metal pieces and has a flat surface formed in its forward end edge. The flat surface formed in the forward edge of the head end of lever is arranged and configured together with pivot point such that when the lever is flipped into the vertical position the gap between the cutting edges is increased thereby allowing fingernail fragments trapped in the nail-nipper to be easily extracted.

Abstract: A case comprised of a generally longitudinally tubular portion in which a nail clip can be inserted therein. Conforming to the same general outline of the nail clip which it houses and shell-like in appearance to it. Having internal pressure catches to captively hold the nail clip in place. With provision in its top wall to allow for the free movement of the operating handle and provision for a file, placed on a transverse to the longitudinal portion. Also containing a closeable and sealable front lid.

Abstract: A nail clipper implement has its jaw elements fastened together at one end and aligned cooperating apertures adjacent its jaw end in which is seated a pivot member of generally rectangular cross section and having an elongated head portion of greater length than the width of the apertures so as to be engaged outwardly of one of the jaw elements. An operating lever is pivotally mounted on the pivot member adjacent the other end thereof and underlies the other jaw element. At least one of the lever, jaw elements and pivot member has means thereon for releasably locking the lever against inadvertent rotation in at least the closed position. The locking means preferably comprises a recess in the outer surface of one of the jaw elements which seats the head portion of the pivot member. The pivot member is preferably formed of sheet metal stock as a unitary element or it can be two or more similarly configured and dimensioned sheet metal elements positioned in side-by-side relationship.