FINGER TIP COVERS FOR USE WITH TOUCH DISPLAY SCREENS
The present invention comprises finger tip covers comprised of soft, thin material for the fingers and thumb, for use with touch-display screens, both as a fashion accessory and as a functional accessory to minimize the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users.
This application claims the priority filing date of U.S. design patent application Ser. No. 29/378,739 filed on Nov. 9, 2010
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BACKGROUNDThe present invention generally relates to touch display screen accessories, in particular, a finger tip cover designed to be used with touch display screen both as a fashion accessory and as a means to prevent dirt, oil, and bacteria exchange between a finger and a touch display screen.
Many accessories exist for cell phones, personal digital assistants, and other consumer electronic devices. Some of these accessories serve a functional purpose such as a cell phone cover and cases, and touch screen plastic protectors. Others are designed merely to make cell phones more fashionable, such as mobile telephone antenna charms. [U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/978,262 by Alessandrino].
Moreover, as cell phones, personal digital assistants, and other consumer electronic devices with touch display screens (e.g., computer kiosks) become more widely in use, consumers become concerned with the possible exchange of bacteria, germs, and dirt, as well as preserving the quality of the touch display screen.
Protective membranes for touch screen devices are known [U.S. Pat. No. 6,995,976 by Richardson]. However, while touch screen plastic covers help to preserve the quality of touch display screens, there is nothing to prevent dirt, germs, and bacteria on touch screen plastic covers from being transferred between a plurality of users.
Users may use gloves to prevent the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users of touch display screens, however, gloves tend not to be practical in warm weather environments and many gloves are either too bulky or not comprised of material designed to interact with a touch display screen. It is difficult to type on a touch display screen when using, for example, leather or cotton gloves.
The present invention serves both as a fashion accessory for cell phones, personal digital assistants, and other consumer electronic devices, as well as a functional accessory to prevent the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users who share a device having a touch display screen.
SUMMARYThe present invention comprises finger tip covers comprised of soft, thin material for the fingers and thumb, for use with touch-display screens, both as a fashion accessory and as a functional accessory to minimize the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users. The finger tip cover may comprise thin, soft material that interacts with a touch display screen. The finger tip cover may also comprise elastic material to fit snugly over a finger, a rim or tab to assist in pulling the finger tip cover over a finger, or a band to add elasticity to the finger tip cover to keep it from falling off.
For the purposes of the present invention, a finger refers to either a finger or a thumb. Referring to
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All features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings, may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6. In particular, the use of “step of” in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6.
Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, various modifications and substitutions may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the present invention has been described by way of illustration and not limitation.
Claims
1. A finger tip cover for use with touch display screens.
2. The finger tip cover of claim 1, wherein the finger tip cover is comprised of soft, thin material that can interact with a touch display screen.
3. The finger tip cover of claim 1, wherein the finger tip cover is comprised of material that prevents the transmission of dirt, germs, or bacteria between a user and a touch display screen.
4. The finger tip cover of claim 1, wherein the finger tip cover is comprised of an elastic material that fits snugly over a finger.
5. The finger tip cover of claim 1, further comprising a rim to assist a user in pulling the finger tip cover over a finger.
6. The finger tip cover of claim 1, further comprising a band to prevent the finger tip cover from slipping off.
7. The finger tip cover of claim 1, further comprising a tab to assist a user in pulling the finger tip cover over a finger.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 16, 2011
Publication Date: Oct 18, 2012
Inventor: MAZY SHAMBAYATI (Fountain, CO)
Application Number: 13/088,348
International Classification: A41D 13/08 (20060101);