Disposable nail clippers and methods for using same

Abstract

A disposable nail clipper is disclosed herein. Additionally, a nail clipper with removable, disposable cutting edges is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using the nail clipper to clip nails. The disclosed nail clipper includes two body arms and at least one cutting edge portion, which is attached to one body arm. In one embodiment, the body arms and a lever are made of three similarly sized approximately rectangular pieces. Each body arm has a cutting edge portions attached thereto so that the cutting edges oppose each other. Each cutting edge portion is located at a distal end of each body arm. In one embodiment, the cutting edge portion is fixedly secured to the distal end of a body arm. In an alternate embodiment, the cutting edge portion is removably attached to the distal end of the body arm.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention pertains generally to personal grooming devices and more particularly to disposable nail clippers and methods for using the same.BACKGROUND[0002]Personal grooming devices, including nail clippers, frequently carry bacteria and other pathogens due to their contact with body tissues. Because bacteria and other pathogens from one person can be harmful to another, it is generally recommended that such devices be restricted to only one user or undergo robust sterilization before being used by another. Such restriction or sterilization, however, is difficult, if not impracticable, in certain environments such as athletic training rooms.[0003]Nail clippers of the prior art do not address the hygiene issues relating to use by many different persons, and so must be sterilized between uses by different persons if the desired level of hygiene is to be achieved. However, sterilization not only increases the cost of supplies, i.e., sterilization fluids and ves...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a nail clipper with disposable cutting edges that can be easily replaced without the need for sterilization. The clipper includes a body with two arms that oppose each other at the cutting edge location. The cutting edge is mounted to one of the arms and is complementary in shape to the other arm. The clipper can be used with a lever arm that provides force to the cutting edge. The invention enhances safety and protection for athletes and others who come into contact with the clipper. The technical effects of this invention include cost and time savings, as well as improved safety and protection."

Problems solved by technology

Personal grooming devices, including nail clippers, frequently carry bacteria and other pathogens due to their contact with body tissues.

Such restriction or sterilization, however, is difficult, if not impracticable, in certain environments such as athletic training rooms.

Nail clippers of the prior art do not address the hygiene issues relating to use by many different persons, and so must be sterilized between uses by different persons if the desired level of hygiene is to be achieved.

However, sterilization not only increases the cost of supplies, i.e., sterilization fluids and vessels, but also increases the time delay between uses of the clippers.

In addition, sterilization requires personnel time to perform or oversee the sterilization, thus further increasing costs.

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