US3680210A
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Protective magnifying element for toenail clippers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A clipper device such as a toenail clippers is provided with a hollow dome-shaped element serving as a magnifying lens and rigidly secured to the outer edge of one of the clipper blades. The lens is wide enough to cover both blades when their cutting edges are in abutting position, thus allowing the user to obtain a close magnified view of what he is cutting, with the domeshaped element acting as a barrier to prevent pieces of clipped nail from being propelled into the face of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Steinman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:11
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In a clipper device having pivoted arms terminating in blade portions having cutting edges movable between an open, separated position and a closed, cutting position in which the cutting edges abut each other, a protective magnifying element secured to one of the blade portions and movable therewith toward and away from the other blade portion, said magnifying element having a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface defining a domeshaped body which at least partially overlies the space between the separated cutting edges in the open position thereof, whereby said cutting edges and the article being cut may be viewed therethrough, said magnifying element being substantially centered above the abutting cutting edges in the closed position thereof, with the dome-shaped body and blade portions providing an enclosure for containing the cut-off pieces of the article being cut and for preventing said pieces from being propelled away from said clipper device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In a clipper device having pivoted arms terminating in blade portions having cutting edges movable between an open, separated position and a closed, cutting position in which the cutting edges abut each other, a protective magnifying element secured to one of the blade portions and movable therewith toward and away from the other blade portion, said magnifying element having a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface defining a domeshaped body which at least partially overlies the space between the separated cutting edges in the open position thereof, whereby said cutting edges and the article being cut may be viewed therethrough, said magnifying element being substantially centered above the abutting cutting edges in the closed position thereof, with the dome-shaped body and blade portions providing an enclosure for containing the cut-off pieces of the article being cut and for preventing said pieces from being propelled away from said clipper device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A clipper device according to claim 1 in which the blade portions of said clipper device have respective concave upper surfaces continuous with said cutting edges, said concave upper surfaces defining a concavity on the upper surface of said blade portions when said cutting edges are in abutment in the closed position thereof, the dome-shaped body of said magnifying element being sized to overlie and completely coveR over said concavity in the closed position of said cutting edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A clipper device according to claim 2 in which said magnifying element is secured along one edge to the outer edge of one said blade potions remote from said other blade portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A clipper device according to claim 3 in which said concavity on the upper surface of the blade portions is substantially eliptical and said magnifying element is so shaped and positioned that its lower edge lies within the confines of said concavity in the closed position of said cutting edges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |