WO2013019459A3 - Fingertip cover and methods of manufacturing and dispensing same - Google Patents

Fingertip cover and methods of manufacturing and dispensing same Download PDF

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WO2013019459A3
WO2013019459A3 PCT/US2012/047885 US2012047885W WO2013019459A3 WO 2013019459 A3 WO2013019459 A3 WO 2013019459A3 US 2012047885 W US2012047885 W US 2012047885W WO 2013019459 A3 WO2013019459 A3 WO 2013019459A3
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fingertip
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Sylvain Y. KOFFI
Monica HA
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Printsguard Corporation
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
    • G06F3/014—Hand-worn input/output arrangements, e.g. data gloves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/08—Arm or hand
    • A41D13/081—Hand protectors
    • A41D13/087—Hand protectors especially for fingers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • G06F3/044—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0331—Finger worn pointing device

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Abstract

Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a fingertip cover for preventing direct contact between a user's fingertip and a surface. The cover may be removably secured to a fingertip. In an example embodiment, the fingertip cover comprises a flexible substrate sized and configured to be placed on and conform to an area of the user's fingertip. At least a portion of the substrate is conductive to allow transmission of an electric charge from the fingertip to a surface, such as an electronic touch-screen. The cover allows operation of the touch-screen by the user while preventing direct contact between the fingertip cover and touch-screen. Methods of manufacturing and dispensing a cover are also disclosed.
PCT/US2012/047885 2011-07-30 2012-07-23 Fingertip cover and methods of manufacturing and dispensing same WO2013019459A2 (en)

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US5765731A (en) * 1995-12-07 1998-06-16 Callian; Devilyn G. Thimble
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US20070113363A1 (en) * 2004-03-05 2007-05-24 Kim Tom B Disposable tooth cleaning device
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