Case with closeable lid

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.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to an improved case which can be easily fitted over and hold a nail clip. It will allow the function of the nail clipping and manicuring operation to be carried out unimpeded. It will also function to control and contain the waste clippings produced during the nail clipping operation. A front lid is also provided to allow the front opening to be closed and sealed when not in use.

Although it is appreciated that efforts to devise such a device have been made, as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,180,025, issued on Apr. 27, 1965 to Yasuhiko Tsunemi, many problems and limitations exist. Problems such as complexity of the device itself, number and type of component parts required and the type of materials required, can be seen. These problems however, do not demonstrate themselves in the improved invention, due to the uncomplicated form utilized.

Some other problems which this invention solves are: It confines nail clippings within until there disposal can be properly taken care of, keeping the environment clean.

Another problem is safety, covering the cutting jaws prevents the sharp corners and edges from coming in contact with pocket or purse and possibly causing injury to persons or things.

Other benefits will become apparent during this disclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a new, improved and novel nail clip case with closeable and sealable front lid. It comprises a generally two piece construction comprising a wrap-around generally tubular case portion. Being shell-like in appearance to a nail clip, completely encircling the upper and lower nail clip members and forming two side walls. A front hinged type closeable and sealable lid is also used and they can be made of any material desired. The generally tubular portion containing in its top wall provision for a file and provision for allowing free movement of the operating handle with internal catches to hold it in place.

A removable, generally tubular case portion which remains in place during the nail clipping operation. Having a rear opening to facilitate the removal of the nail clip inserted therein and acting as a lock if the nail clip contains provision for a keeper.

The principle objective of this invention is to maintain a clean environment. This is accomplished by closing the open sides of the nail clip to the outside surroundings. This results in the nail clippings being controlled and contained during and following the nail clipping operation. Proper disposal of the waste clippings can then take place.

A further objective is personal health and safety. By preventing the waste clipping from being indiscriminately dispersed into things such as food which can be taken internally a possible health problem could be prevented.

Another objective is personal safety. Since the jaws contain sharp edges and corners used for cutting it is possible someone may grasp the cutters injuring themselves. This invention will prevent this.

Another objective is damage prevention to articles such as pocket or purse.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent after a study of the appended drawings and after reviewing the written specification describing the preferred enbodiment. Like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout same.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an isometric view showing the nail clip case with the lid in the closed position.

FIG. 2 shows isometric views of this invention with the lid lowered and a nail clip, both in proper alignment previous to joining.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view showing this invention with the lid open, fully combined with the nail clip and in place for the nail clipping operation.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view showing the top of the case and lid parts previous to assembly.

FIG. 5 is and isometric view showing the bottom parts of the case and lid previous to assembly.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 4.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ENBODIMENT

Referring to the drawings in general and particularly to FIG. 1 of the drawings there is shown the new case with closeable and sealable lid for a nail clip which comprises a generally tubular case portion, shown generally by the numeral 1 which can be formed of plastic or any material desired. Each part may be constructed in a one piece configuration shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 or may be constructed in more than one piece by providing manufactured joints where required. Also comprised of a front lid 20 which is hingedly attached to side walls 4 and 5 by means of shafts 12 and 13. Then hinges 21 and 22 are maintained in place by shaft tops 14 and 15.

The generally tubular portion is comprised of a top wall 2 having provision to allow for the free movement of the operating handle 6 and not damage the case as shown in FIG. 3, provision for a file 7 and operating handle stops 37 and 38 to prevent lateral movement when the operating handle is placed between them. Two side walls 4 and 5n> containing internal knob like catches 8 and 9 to grasp the bifurcated portion of the nail clip 27 to hold it in place, along with the bottom opening 10 in the bottom wall 3 to form a pressure lock with operating handle rivet 32 making contact with nail clip lower member 31 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

Aligning nail clip 27 with the case 1 as in FIG. 2 will allow them to be joined to form a single unit as in FIG. 3. The nail clip upper and lower members 30 and 31 become part of the case 1, having the side walls 4 and 5 close the open sides of the mail clip forming an internal confined area to controll and contain the random indiscriminate dispersion of waste clippings into the surroundings. The nail file 35 will become exposed through the provision for a file 7.

The nail clip end opening 34 extends beyond the rear opening 11 forming a push to release type cobination to facilitate the removeal of the nail clip 1 when desired. Inserting a keeper 36 through the nail clip end opening 34 forms a lockable combination with the rear opening 11. The operating handle 33 can then be used as before for the nail clipping operation.

Lid 20 with hinges 21 and 22 are comprised of slotted openings 23 and 24, which travel on shafts 12 and 13an> built into side walls 4 and 5 along with restraining open knobs 16 and 17 and closed knobs 18 and 19 to hold the lid in position, when they mate with hinge openings 25 and 26 and slotted openings 23 and 24 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. A lid bit 39 is formed inside the lid to seal off the upper and lower jaws 28 and 29 opening as shown in FIG. 6.

It is to be understood that the aforementioned invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and that various changes relative to material, size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention and the subjoined claims.