Adjustable nail clipper

Abstract

An adjustable nail clipper supports a foot of a user to clip toe nails of the user. The adjustable nail clipper comprises a support leg assembly, a hollow shaft, a handle, a clipper head with cutting blades, and a foot rest. The hollow shaft extends from an upper end of the support leg assembly, and the handle is attached to the hollow shaft. The clipper head is attached proximal to a bottom end of the hollow shaft, and the cutting blades of the clipper head are actuated via a clipping lever attached to the hollow shaft. The foot rest is pivotally connected to the hollow shaft, and positioned frontally to the clipper head. The foot rest is configured to receive and support the foot of the user seated on a chair, and to allow the user to clip each toe nail after aligning each toe nail between the cutting blades.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a device for clipping toe nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable nail clipper which is configured as a stand, where the user can clip the toe nails from a seated position.BACKGROUND[0002]Conventionally, toe nails are clipped using hand held nail-clippers which range from different sizes and shapes. The hand-held nail-clippers comprise blades which are pressed down using leverage applied with the fingers of the user, while the hand-held nail-clippers are held in their hand. A user, whether in a seated position or a standing position, has to bend down to hold the hand-held nail-clipper near the toe nails, and then the blades are engaged over each toe nail. Now, the user must apply a clipping pressure to press the blades over the toe nail, to clip the toe nail. Another requirement is that, in addition to the user bending down, he / she might also need to bend the leg to get proper access of the...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an adjustable nail clipper with a handle and clipping lever that can be easily operated from a seated position. The clipping lever engages a linkage member that pulls a cutting blade on each toe nail. The foot rests on a hollow shaft that can be moved in different directions, and a stirrup member keeps the foot stable on the foot rest. The adjustable nail clipper is also attached to a tripod stand for added stability. Overall, the invention allows for precise nail clipping in a comfortable and adjustable position.

Problems solved by technology

For older users, or users with backpain or similar medical condition, it might be difficult for them to bend down and position the toe nails in contact with the hand-held nail-clippers.

Overweight users also face the similar difficulty where they are unable to bend down properly, and even if they do, it requires a lot of effort to do so.

Currently, there are no nail-clippers in the market which helps the users to avoid the process of bending down to clip their toe nails.

The device should also help users with back pain, or who are slightly overweight, which reduces their ability to easily bend down to cut their toe nails.

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