Toenail Clipper Extension Device

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U.S. Patent : # 6,601,587

Inventor : Carlein Shaw

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As attorney for the inventor of the innovative Toenail Clipper Extension Device we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention.

The present invention relates generally to nail clippers and more specifically, to a trigger activated extension device for toenail clippers which would enable overweight and other physically impaired people to cut their own toenails.The present invention comprises an extension rod having a first end with toenail clippers fastened thereto at a right angle and a second end having a pistol grip and trigger mechanism attached thereon with a cable and pulley system communicating therebetween. A magnifying mirror assembly located on the distal clipper end is provided to increase visibility of the toenails to be trimmed.

Objects of the present invention:

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.


LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 present invention 32 main extension shaft first end
12 user34 main extension shaft second end
14 user's hand 38 main extension shaft compartment
16 user's toe40 trigger mechanism
18 nail clipper assembly 42 first roller
20 nail clipper first spring member44 second roller
22 nail clipper second spring member 46 cord
24 nail clipper first cutting jaw50 mirror
26 nail clipper second cutting jaw 52 mirror extension arm
28 nail clipper lever54 first double ball joint
30 main extension shaft 56 second double ball joint

PATENT DRAWINGS
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FIGURE 1

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention in use.

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FIGURE 2

Figure 2 is a closer view of the present invention taken from Figure 1 as indicated.

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FIGURE 3

Figure 3 is a side view of the present invention with the activated position of the trigger assembly and the clipper assembly shown in phantom line.

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FIGURE 4

Figure 4 is a front view of the present invention taken from Figure 3 as indicated demonstrating some of the possible mirror assembly positions as shown in phantom line.

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FIGURE 5

Figure 5 is a closer view of the trigger assembly and handle taken from Figure 3 as indicated.

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FIGURE 6

Figure 6 is a closer view of the mirror assembly and the clipper assembly taken from Figure 3 as indicated.

If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
80 Skyline Drive, Suite 304
Plainview, New York 11803
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7999
Fax #: 516-802-0510
E-Mail patent@invention.net

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