Selectively Positionable Hands Free Clipping Device

Abstract

A selectively positionable hands free clipping device for use in cutting and styling of hair includes a coupler, which can selectively engage an element of a chair, such as an armrest or seatback. An arm is engaged to and extends from the coupler. The arm is flexible and thus can be bent into a plurality of shapes. A hair clip engaged to the arm distal from the coupler can selectively engage a lock of hair. The arm can be bent into a respective shape to selectively position the hair clip relative to the chair. The clip can be used to hold the lock of hair, allowing it to be cut precisely, colored, frosted, and the like.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A selectively positionable hands free clipping device comprising:
 a coupler configured for selectively engaging an element of a chair;   an arm engaged to and extending from the coupler, the arm being flexible such that the arm is configured for bending into a plurality of shapes; and   a hair clip engaged to the arm distal from the coupler and being configured for selectively engaging a lock of hair, wherein the arm is configured for bending into a respective shape for selectively positioning the hair clip relative to the chair.   
     
     
         2 . The selectively positionable hands free clipping device of  claim 1 , wherein the coupler comprises a pair of frames and a center spring, each frame having a first side, the first sides being hingedly engaged, the center spring being engaged to the first side of each frame, such that the pair of frames is biased to a closed configuration, wherein second sides of the frames are configured for separating, concurrent with tensioning of the center spring, positioning the pair of frames for insertion of the element of the chair, whereupon the center spring is configured for rebounding for removably engaging the coupler to the element of the chair. 
     
     
         3 . The selectively positionable hands free clipping device of  claim 2 , wherein the second side of each frame has a bend centrally positioned therein, the bend extending outwardly from the pair of frames, wherein the bend is configured for insertion of digits of a respective hand of a user, positioning the user for separating the frames. 
     
     
         4 . The selectively positionable hands free clipping device of  claim 1 , wherein the hair clip comprises:
 a first member engaged to and extending from the arm;   a second member hingedly engaged to the first member proximate to the arm defining a handle section and grasping section of the hair clip; and   a clip spring engaged to the first member and the second member, such that the grasping section is biased to a closed configuration, wherein the handle section of the hair clip is configured for squeezing between digits of a hand of a user for separating the grasping section concurrent with tensioning of the clip spring, such that a lock of hair is insertable into the grasping section, positioning the user for releasing the handle section, wherein the clip spring is configured for rebounding such that the grasping section clips to the lock of hair.   
     
     
         5 . A selectively positionable hands free clipping device and chair combination comprising:
 a chair;   a coupler engaged to an element of a chair;   an arm engaged to and extending from the coupler, the arm being flexible such that the arm is configured for bending into a plurality of shapes; and   a hair clip engaged to the arm distal from the coupler and being configured for selectively engaging a lock of hair, wherein the arm is configured for bending into a respective shape for selectively positioning the hair clip relative to the chair.   
     
     
         6 . The selectively positionable hands free clipping device and chair combination of  claim 5 , wherein the coupler comprises a pair of frames and a center spring, each frame having a first side, the first sides being hingedly engaged, the center spring being engaged to the first side of each frame, such that the pair of frames is biased to a closed configuration, such that second sides of the frames are positioned for separating, concurrent with tensioning of the center spring, positioning the pair of frames for insertion of the element of the chair, whereupon the center spring is positioned for rebounding for removably engaging the coupler to the element of the chair. 
     
     
         7 . The selectively positionable hands free clipping device and chair combination of  claim 6 , wherein the second side of each frame has a bend centrally positioned therein, the bend extending outwardly from the pair of frames, wherein the bend is configured for insertion of digits of a respective hand of a user, positioning the user for separating the frames. 
     
     
         8 . The selectively positionable hands free clipping device and chair combination of  claim 5 , wherein the hair clip comprises:
 a first member engaged to and extending from the arm;   a second member hingedly engaged to the first member proximate to the arm defining a handle section and grasping section of the hair clip; and   a clip spring engaged to the first member and the second member, such that the grasping section is biased to a closed configuration, wherein the handle section of the hair clip is configured for squeezing between digits of a hand of a user for separating the grasping section concurrent with tensioning of the clip spring, such that a lock of hair is insertable into the grasping section, positioning the user for releasing the handle section, wherein the clip spring is configured for rebounding such that the grasping section clips to the lock of hair.   
     
     
         9 . A selectively positionable hands free clipping device comprising:
 a coupler configured for selectively engaging an element of a chair, the coupler comprising a pair of frames and a center spring, each frame having a first side, the first sides being hingedly engaged, the center spring being engaged to the first side of each frame, such that the pair of frames is biased to a closed configuration, wherein second sides of the frames are configured for separating, concurrent with tensioning of the center spring, positioning the pair of frames for insertion of the element of the chair, whereupon the center spring is configured for rebounding for removably engaging the coupler to the element of the chair, the second side of each frame having a bend centrally positioned therein, the bend extending outwardly from the pair of frames, wherein the bend is configured for insertion of digits of a respective hand of a user, positioning the user for separating the frames;   an arm engaged to and extending from the coupler, the arm being flexible such that the arm is configured for bending into a plurality of shapes; and   a hair clip engaged to the arm distal from the coupler and being configured for selectively engaging a lock of hair, wherein the arm is configured for bending into a respective shape for selectively positioning the hair clip relative to the chair, the hair clip comprising:
 a first member engaged to and extending from the arm, 
 a second member hingedly engaged to the first member proximate to the arm defining a handle section and grasping section of the hair clip, and 
 a clip spring engaged to the first member and the second member, such that the grasping section is biased to a closed configuration, wherein the handle section of the hair clip is configured for squeezing between digits of a hand of the user for separating the grasping section concurrent with tensioning of the clip spring, such that a lock of hair is insertable into the grasping section, positioning the user for releasing the handle section, wherein the clip spring is configured for rebounding such that the grasping section clips to the lock of hair.