US20240108196A1 - Debris capturing apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a debris capturing apparatus.
- One or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a debris capturing apparatus including a glove and an adhesive pad coupled to the glove.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device including a glove including an open end, a plurality of finger extensions including finger slots, and a thumb extension including a thumb slot.
- An adhesive pad is coupled to the glove.
- a removable pad cover is disposed on the adhesive pad. The removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed. The adhesive surface faces away from the glove.
- the adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the glove to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad.
- the glove is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the glove from a user's hand.
- the thumb extension may be unattached to the adhesive pad.
- the glove may include polyethylene.
- the adhesive pad may include a curved proximal end and a substantially square distal end.
- the adhesive pad may be coupled to a palm side of the glove.
- the debris capturing device may include a perforated line formed in the adhesive pad and the removable pad cover along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction to the adhesive pad.
- the perforated line may be dimensioned, shaped and positioned to guide the folding of the adhesive pad substantially in half when the distal end of the adhesive pad is folded to contact the proximal end of the adhesive pad.
- the debris capturing device may include an extension portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the glove on a palm side of the glove.
- the adhesive pad may be coupled to the extension portion.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device includes a mitten including an open end, a finger pocket and a thumb extension including a thumb slot.
- An adhesive pad is coupled to the mitten.
- a removable pad cover is disposed on the adhesive pad.
- the removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed.
- the adhesive surface faces away from the mitten.
- the adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the mitten to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad.
- the mitten is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the mitten from a user's hand.
- the mitten may include polyethylene.
- the adhesive pad may be coupled to a palm side of the mitten.
- an extension portion may extend proximally from a proximal end of the mitten on a palm side of the mitten.
- the adhesive pad may be coupled to the extension portion.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a back side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 10 - 17 illustrate a process of removing an item of debris using a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 18 illustrates a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 illustrates a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a back side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a back side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device
- FIG. 7 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 illustrates a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 10 - 17 illustrate a process of removing an item of debris using a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device including a glove 101 including an open end 501 , a plurality of finger extensions 102 including finger slots, and a thumb extension 103 including a thumb slot.
- An adhesive pad 701 is coupled to the glove 101 .
- a removable pad cover 301 is disposed on the adhesive pad 701 .
- the removable pad cover 301 is configured to expose an adhesive surface 702 of the adhesive pad 701 when removed.
- the adhesive surface 702 faces away from the glove 101 .
- the adhesive pad 701 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the glove 101 to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad 901 to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad 902 .
- the glove 101 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad 701 to be inverted upon removal of the glove 101 from a user's hand.
- the thumb extension 103 may be unattached to the adhesive pad 701 . This may allow the thumb extension 103 to be utilized to assist in folding the adhesive pad 701 substantially in half and to allow the folded adhesive pad 701 to be pulled into the glove 101 when the glove 101 is inverted following capturing of debris (e.g., lint). An exemplary process of inverting the glove 101 is described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 10 - 17 .
- the glove 101 may include polyethylene.
- a polyethylene glove 101 may be relatively lighter and relatively more pliable than, for example, a latex glove. This provides the benefit of allowing the adhesive pad 701 to be folded more easily, and provides the benefit of allowing the glove 101 to be inverted after use to fold the adhesive pad 701 inside the folded glove. Additionally, the use of a polyethylene glove has the benefit of preventing an allergic reaction of a user to a latex glove. Additionally, latex gloves commonly include a powdered coating, which may be omitted in a polyethylene glove, and thus a mess caused by powder being sloughed off of a latex glove may be avoided.
- the adhesive pad 701 may include a curved proximal end and a substantially square distal end.
- the curved proximal end of the adhesive pad 701 provides the benefit of eliminating outward facing corners, which may contact an undesired surface when the debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment if moved through a relatively tight space. This may prevent the adhesive surface 702 from contacting undesired objects or surfaces.
- the substantially square distal end may assist the user in squarely folding the adhesive pad 701 substantially in half so the adhesive pad 701 may be easily folded inside the inverted glove after use.
- the adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to a palm side of the glove 403 .
- the adhesive pad 701 may be relatively easily folded by the user folding the user's hand, and may be easily manipulated by the user's fingers.
- the debris capturing device may include a perforated line (see, e.g., perforated line 1901 described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 19 , which may also be available to the debris capturing device described herein in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 - 17 ) formed in the adhesive pad 701 and the removable pad cover 301 along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction to the adhesive pad 701 .
- the perforated line may be dimensioned, shaped and positioned to guide the folding of the adhesive pad 701 substantially in half when the distal end of the adhesive pad 901 is folded to contact the proximal end of the adhesive pad 902 .
- the debris capturing device may include an extension portion 104 extending proximally from a proximal end of the glove 401 on a palm side of the glove 403 opposite a back side of the glove 404 .
- the adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to the extension portion 104 .
- the proximal end of the glove 401 may be positioned opposite a distal end of the glove 402 .
- the debris capturing device may be used to capture lint or debris 1001 .
- the process of capturing lint or debris 1001 and inverting the glove 101 after use will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 7 - 17 .
- the removable pad cover 301 may be removed from the adhesive pad 701 to expose the adhesive surface 702 .
- the adhesive surface 702 of the adhesive pad 701 may be pressed against line or debris 1001 and the lint or debris 1001 may become adhered to the adhesive surface 702 .
- the adhesive surface 702 of the adhesive pad 701 may include a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).
- PSAs may be relatively tacky at room temperature and/or in a dry form. PSAs may adhere firmly to a variety of surfaces through the application of force. PSAs.
- exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and other adhesives may be employed.
- the adhesive surface 702 of the adhesive pad 701 may include an acrylic adhesive, such as an epoxy resin, a rubber based adhesive (e.g., based on butadiene-styrene, butyl, polyisobutylene or nitrile compounds), a silicon adhesive or a polyurethane adhesive.
- an acrylic adhesive such as an epoxy resin
- a rubber based adhesive e.g., based on butadiene-styrene, butyl, polyisobutylene or nitrile compounds
- silicon adhesive e.g., based on butadiene-styrene, butyl, polyisobutylene or nitrile compounds
- silicon adhesive e.g., silicon adhesive
- exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and other adhesives may be employed.
- the adhesive pad 701 may be folded substantially in half.
- the user's thumb in the unattached thumb extension 103 may assist in keeping the adhesive pad 701 straight during folding.
- the adhesive pad 701 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the glove 101 to fold the distal end of the adhesive pad 901 to contact the proximal end of the adhesive pad 902 .
- the glove 101 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad 701 to be inverted upon removal of the glove 101 from a user's hand.
- the user may invert the glove 101 by pulling the glove off of the user's hand.
- the glove may be removed starting with an area of the glove 101 near the user's wrist and pulling the glove 101 toward the user's finger tips to turn the glove 101 inside out.
- the adhesive pad 701 holding the captured debris or lint 1001 may be positioned inside the inverted glove 101 . This may provide the benefit of sanitary storage and disposal at a later time.
- the inverted glove may be placed inside a user's pocket or bag with the debris or lint 1001 not being exposed.
- a plurality of unused debris capturing devices may be folded and disposed inside a storage pack or storage dispenser.
- a plurality of unused debris capturing devices may be sold as a kit.
- the storage pack may allow one unused debris capturing devices to be withdrawn at a time for convenient access, single use and disposal of the unused debris capturing device.
- FIGS. 1 - 17 Each of the components and features described above with reference to FIGS. 1 - 17 are available to the debris capturing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention described below with reference to FIG. 18 . Thus, duplicative descriptions may be omitted below.
- an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device including a mitten 1801 including an open end, a finger pocket 1802 and a thumb extension (see, e.g., thumb extension 103 described in more detail above) including a thumb slot.
- An adhesive pad 701 is coupled to the mitten 1801 .
- a removable pad cover 301 is disposed on the adhesive pad 701 .
- the removable pad cover 301 is configured to expose an adhesive surface 702 of the adhesive pad 701 when removed.
- the adhesive surface 702 faces away from the mitten 1801 .
- the adhesive pad 701 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the mitten 1801 to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad 901 to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad 902 .
- the mitten 1801 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad 701 to be inverted upon removal of the mitten 1801 from a user's hand.
- the mitten 1801 may include polyethylene, as described above in more detail.
- the adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to a palm side of the mitten 1801 .
- an extension portion 1804 may extend proximally from a proximal end of the mitten 1801 on a palm side of the mitten 1801 .
- the adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to the extension portion 1804 .
- the adhesive pad 701 described herein may be substituted with a cloth pad such as an electrostatic dusting cloth coupled to the glove 403 described herein.
- the electrostatic dusting cloth may include a plurality of polyester fibers. The polyester fibers may be woven together.
- the electrostatic dusting cloth may employ static electricity to attract dust and debris to the cloth pad. Thus, dust and debris may adhere to the cloth pad without use of an adhesive.
- the glove 403 coupled to the cloth pad may be inverted, as described in more detail above.
- the electrostatic charge in the electrostatic dusting cloth may be formed by chemically treating the electrostatic dusting cloth to form a negative charge on the electrostatic dusting cloth. Thus, dust may adhere to the electrostatic dusting cloth.
- the cloth pad may include a microfiber material configured to attract dust.
- the microfiber material may be a synthetic fiber finer than one denier or decitex/thread. Such a synthetic fiber may have a diameter of less than ten micrometers.
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A debris capturing device includes a glove including an open end, a plurality of finger extensions including finger slots, and a thumb extension including a thumb slot. An adhesive pad is coupled to the glove. A removable pad cover is disposed on the adhesive pad. The removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed. The adhesive surface faces away from the glove. The adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the glove to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad. The glove is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the glove from a user's hand.
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- The present application is a Continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/740,895, filed on May 10, 2022, which is a Continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/014,497, filed on Sep. 8, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,324,384, which is a Continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/032,263, filed on Jul. 11, 2018, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,765,294, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/530,894, filed on Jul. 11, 2017. The entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- The present invention relates to a debris capturing apparatus. One or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a debris capturing apparatus including a glove and an adhesive pad coupled to the glove.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device including a glove including an open end, a plurality of finger extensions including finger slots, and a thumb extension including a thumb slot. An adhesive pad is coupled to the glove. A removable pad cover is disposed on the adhesive pad. The removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed. The adhesive surface faces away from the glove. The adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the glove to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad. The glove is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the glove from a user's hand.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the thumb extension may be unattached to the adhesive pad.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the glove may include polyethylene.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive pad may include a curved proximal end and a substantially square distal end.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive pad may be coupled to a palm side of the glove.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the debris capturing device may include a perforated line formed in the adhesive pad and the removable pad cover along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction to the adhesive pad. The perforated line may be dimensioned, shaped and positioned to guide the folding of the adhesive pad substantially in half when the distal end of the adhesive pad is folded to contact the proximal end of the adhesive pad.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the debris capturing device may include an extension portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the glove on a palm side of the glove.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive pad may be coupled to the extension portion.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device includes a mitten including an open end, a finger pocket and a thumb extension including a thumb slot. An adhesive pad is coupled to the mitten. A removable pad cover is disposed on the adhesive pad. The removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed. The adhesive surface faces away from the mitten. The adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the mitten to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad. The mitten is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the mitten from a user's hand.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mitten may include polyethylene.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive pad may be coupled to a palm side of the mitten.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an extension portion may extend proximally from a proximal end of the mitten on a palm side of the mitten.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive pad may be coupled to the extension portion.
- The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a back side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 10-17 illustrate a process of removing an item of debris using a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 18 illustrates a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 19 illustrates a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. - It will be understood that the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc. are used herein to distinguish one element from another, and the elements are not limited by these terms. Thus, a “first” element in an exemplary embodiment may be described as a “second” element in another exemplary embodiment.
- Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals may refer to like elements throughout the specification and drawings.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a back side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 3 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 4 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 6 illustrates an angled side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 7 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 8 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 9 illustrates a palm side view of a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 19 illustrates a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 10-17 illustrate a process of removing an item of debris using a debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIGS. 1-17 and 19 , an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device including aglove 101 including anopen end 501, a plurality offinger extensions 102 including finger slots, and athumb extension 103 including a thumb slot. Anadhesive pad 701 is coupled to theglove 101. Aremovable pad cover 301 is disposed on theadhesive pad 701. Theremovable pad cover 301 is configured to expose anadhesive surface 702 of theadhesive pad 701 when removed. Theadhesive surface 702 faces away from theglove 101. Theadhesive pad 701 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to theglove 101 to fold a distal end of theadhesive pad 901 to contact a proximal end of theadhesive pad 902. Theglove 101 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to theadhesive pad 701 to be inverted upon removal of theglove 101 from a user's hand. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
thumb extension 103 may be unattached to theadhesive pad 701. This may allow thethumb extension 103 to be utilized to assist in folding theadhesive pad 701 substantially in half and to allow the foldedadhesive pad 701 to be pulled into theglove 101 when theglove 101 is inverted following capturing of debris (e.g., lint). An exemplary process of inverting theglove 101 is described in more detail below with reference toFIGS. 10-17 . - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
glove 101 may include polyethylene. Apolyethylene glove 101 may be relatively lighter and relatively more pliable than, for example, a latex glove. This provides the benefit of allowing theadhesive pad 701 to be folded more easily, and provides the benefit of allowing theglove 101 to be inverted after use to fold theadhesive pad 701 inside the folded glove. Additionally, the use of a polyethylene glove has the benefit of preventing an allergic reaction of a user to a latex glove. Additionally, latex gloves commonly include a powdered coating, which may be omitted in a polyethylene glove, and thus a mess caused by powder being sloughed off of a latex glove may be avoided. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
adhesive pad 701 may include a curved proximal end and a substantially square distal end. The curved proximal end of theadhesive pad 701 provides the benefit of eliminating outward facing corners, which may contact an undesired surface when the debris capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment if moved through a relatively tight space. This may prevent theadhesive surface 702 from contacting undesired objects or surfaces. The substantially square distal end may assist the user in squarely folding theadhesive pad 701 substantially in half so theadhesive pad 701 may be easily folded inside the inverted glove after use. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to a palm side of theglove 403. Thus, theadhesive pad 701 may be relatively easily folded by the user folding the user's hand, and may be easily manipulated by the user's fingers. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the debris capturing device may include a perforated line (see, e.g.,
perforated line 1901 described in more detail below with reference toFIG. 19 , which may also be available to the debris capturing device described herein in more detail with reference toFIGS. 1-17 ) formed in theadhesive pad 701 and theremovable pad cover 301 along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction to theadhesive pad 701. The perforated line may be dimensioned, shaped and positioned to guide the folding of theadhesive pad 701 substantially in half when the distal end of theadhesive pad 901 is folded to contact the proximal end of theadhesive pad 902. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the debris capturing device may include an
extension portion 104 extending proximally from a proximal end of theglove 401 on a palm side of theglove 403 opposite a back side of theglove 404. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, theadhesive pad 701 may be coupled to theextension portion 104. The proximal end of theglove 401 may be positioned opposite a distal end of theglove 402. - The debris capturing device may be used to capture lint or
debris 1001. The process of capturing lint ordebris 1001 and inverting theglove 101 after use will be described in more detail below with reference toFIGS. 7-17 . - Referring to
FIGS. 7-17 , theremovable pad cover 301 may be removed from theadhesive pad 701 to expose theadhesive surface 702. Theadhesive surface 702 of theadhesive pad 701 may be pressed against line ordebris 1001 and the lint ordebris 1001 may become adhered to theadhesive surface 702. - As an example, the
adhesive surface 702 of theadhesive pad 701 may include a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). PSAs may be relatively tacky at room temperature and/or in a dry form. PSAs may adhere firmly to a variety of surfaces through the application of force. PSAs. However, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and other adhesives may be employed. - As an example, the
adhesive surface 702 of theadhesive pad 701 may include an acrylic adhesive, such as an epoxy resin, a rubber based adhesive (e.g., based on butadiene-styrene, butyl, polyisobutylene or nitrile compounds), a silicon adhesive or a polyurethane adhesive. However, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and other adhesives may be employed. - After the lint or
debris 1001 is adhered to theadhesive surface 702 of theadhesive pad 701, theadhesive pad 701 may be folded substantially in half. The user's thumb in theunattached thumb extension 103 may assist in keeping theadhesive pad 701 straight during folding. Theadhesive pad 701 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to theglove 101 to fold the distal end of theadhesive pad 901 to contact the proximal end of theadhesive pad 902. Theglove 101 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to theadhesive pad 701 to be inverted upon removal of theglove 101 from a user's hand. - After the distal end of the
adhesive pad 901 is folded to contact the proximal end of theadhesive pad 902, the user may invert theglove 101 by pulling the glove off of the user's hand. The glove may be removed starting with an area of theglove 101 near the user's wrist and pulling theglove 101 toward the user's finger tips to turn theglove 101 inside out. - Thus, the
adhesive pad 701 holding the captured debris orlint 1001 may be positioned inside theinverted glove 101. This may provide the benefit of sanitary storage and disposal at a later time. For example the inverted glove may be placed inside a user's pocket or bag with the debris orlint 1001 not being exposed. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of unused debris capturing devices may be folded and disposed inside a storage pack or storage dispenser. Thus, a plurality of unused debris capturing devices may be sold as a kit. The storage pack may allow one unused debris capturing devices to be withdrawn at a time for convenient access, single use and disposal of the unused debris capturing device.
- Each of the components and features described above with reference to
FIGS. 1-17 are available to the debris capturing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention described below with reference toFIG. 18 . Thus, duplicative descriptions may be omitted below. - Referring to
FIG. 18 , an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a debris capturing device including amitten 1801 including an open end, afinger pocket 1802 and a thumb extension (see, e.g.,thumb extension 103 described in more detail above) including a thumb slot. Anadhesive pad 701 is coupled to themitten 1801. Aremovable pad cover 301 is disposed on theadhesive pad 701. Theremovable pad cover 301 is configured to expose anadhesive surface 702 of theadhesive pad 701 when removed. Theadhesive surface 702 faces away from themitten 1801. Theadhesive pad 701 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to themitten 1801 to fold a distal end of theadhesive pad 901 to contact a proximal end of theadhesive pad 902. Themitten 1801 is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to theadhesive pad 701 to be inverted upon removal of themitten 1801 from a user's hand. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
mitten 1801 may include polyethylene, as described above in more detail. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to a palm side of themitten 1801. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an
extension portion 1804 may extend proximally from a proximal end of themitten 1801 on a palm side of themitten 1801. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
adhesive pad 701 may be coupled to theextension portion 1804. - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
adhesive pad 701 described herein may be substituted with a cloth pad such as an electrostatic dusting cloth coupled to theglove 403 described herein. The electrostatic dusting cloth may include a plurality of polyester fibers. The polyester fibers may be woven together. The electrostatic dusting cloth may employ static electricity to attract dust and debris to the cloth pad. Thus, dust and debris may adhere to the cloth pad without use of an adhesive. Theglove 403 coupled to the cloth pad may be inverted, as described in more detail above. - The electrostatic charge in the electrostatic dusting cloth may be formed by chemically treating the electrostatic dusting cloth to form a negative charge on the electrostatic dusting cloth. Thus, dust may adhere to the electrostatic dusting cloth.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cloth pad may include a microfiber material configured to attract dust. The microfiber material may be a synthetic fiber finer than one denier or decitex/thread. Such a synthetic fiber may have a diameter of less than ten micrometers.
- The disclosures of each of the references, patents and published patent applications disclosed herein are each incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
- In the event of a conflict between a definition herein and a definition incorporated by reference, the definition provided herein is intended.
- Having described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it is further noted that it is readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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1. A debris capturing device, comprising:
a glove comprising an open end, a plurality of finger extensions including finger slots, and a thumb extension including a thumb slot;
an adhesive pad coupled to the glove; and
a removable pad cover disposed on the adhesive pad, wherein the removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed, and wherein the adhesive surface faces away from the glove,
wherein the adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the glove to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad, and
wherein the glove is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the glove from a user's hand.
2. The debris capturing device of claim 1 , wherein the thumb extension is unattached to the adhesive pad.
3. The debris capturing device of claim 2 , wherein the glove comprises polyethylene.
4. The debris capturing device of claim 3 , wherein the adhesive pad comprises a curved proximal end and a substantially square distal end.
5. The debris capturing device of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive pad is coupled to a palm side of the glove.
6. The debris capturing device of claim 1 , further comprising a perforated line formed in the adhesive pad and the removable pad cover along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction to the adhesive pad, wherein the perforated line is dimensioned, shaped and positioned to guide the folding of the adhesive pad substantially in half when the distal end of the adhesive pad is folded to contact the proximal end of the adhesive pad.
7. The debris capturing device of claim 1 , further comprising an extension portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the glove on a palm side of the glove.
8. The debris capturing device of claim 7 , wherein the adhesive pad is coupled to the extension portion.
9. A debris capturing device, comprising:
a mitten comprising an open end, a finger pocket and a thumb extension including a thumb slot;
an adhesive pad coupled to the mitten; and
a removable pad cover disposed on the adhesive pad, wherein the removable pad cover is configured to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad when removed, and wherein the adhesive surface faces away from the mitten,
wherein the adhesive pad is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the mitten to fold a distal end of the adhesive pad to contact a proximal end of the adhesive pad, and
wherein the mitten is dimensioned, shaped and positioned with respect to the adhesive pad to be inverted upon removal of the mitten from a user's hand.
10. The debris capturing device of claim 9 , wherein the thumb extension is unattached to the adhesive pad.
11. The debris capturing device of claim 10 , wherein the mitten comprises polyethylene.
12. The debris capturing device of claim 11 , wherein the adhesive pad comprises a curved proximal end and a substantially square distal end.
13. The debris capturing device of claim 9 , wherein the adhesive pad is coupled to a palm side of the mitten.
14. The debris capturing device of claim 9 , further comprising a perforated line formed in the adhesive pad and the removable pad cover along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction to the adhesive pad, wherein the perforated line is dimensioned, shaped and positioned to guide the folding of the adhesive pad substantially in half when the distal end of the adhesive pad is folded to contact the proximal end of the adhesive pad.
15. The debris capturing device of claim 9 , further comprising an extension portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the mitten on a palm side of the mitten.
16. The debris capturing device of claim 15 , wherein the adhesive pad is coupled to the extension portion.
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