WO2022026654A1 - Appareil doigtier amovible - Google Patents

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WO2022026654A1
WO2022026654A1 PCT/US2021/043625 US2021043625W WO2022026654A1 WO 2022026654 A1 WO2022026654 A1 WO 2022026654A1 US 2021043625 W US2021043625 W US 2021043625W WO 2022026654 A1 WO2022026654 A1 WO 2022026654A1
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pad apparatus
finger pad
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Kahama WAINWRIGHT EL
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    • 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

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  • the present invention relates generally to objects intended to be worn on a finger of a user. More specifically, the present invention relates to a disposable finger apparatus that is designed to be worn on a finger, and serves as a physical barrier between the finger and the screen of any modem touch screen device.
  • touch screen user interfaces provide fairly precise control as well as the advantage of allowing the screen to occupy the majority of the area of the front of a mobile device and minimizing or eliminated the need for mechanical input mechanisms such as, for example, buttons, switches, pointing devices, etc.
  • touch screen devices can be highly intuitive, allowing the user to operate the mobile device swiftly and with ease even if the user is not very technologically knowledgeable.
  • touch screen devices available on the market today range from the increasingly common smartphones to tablet and desktop computers with touch screen monitors. All of these devices require the user to touch the screen of the device in order to interact and execute certain commands as well as activating certain functions of the device.
  • the touch screen interface offers an efficient and intuitive interface between the user and the machine, and as a result it has become a common user interface found on a wide variety of devices, including personal computing and mobile communication devices, and have expanded to automobile controls, household appliances, banking machines, information kiosks, etc.
  • touch screen technologies are that they must be touched by the human user.
  • the act of continuously touching the screen by one or a number of different users is that an oily residue may be left behind on the screen whenever a user touches it.
  • This natural oil, sebum is secreted by the sebaceous glands located beneath the epidermis.
  • sebum is easily transferred onto those areas, especially the finger pads, if the person touches other areas of their skin.
  • ATMs automatic teller machines
  • video rental machines video rental machines
  • self-checkouts kiosks in stores etc.
  • a removable finger pad apparatus is provided to enable a user to be interactive with a touch screen interface without transferring oil, dirt, or grime to the touch screen, and also protect the user from harmful microbes that may be present on the touchscreen.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus may include a layer of a material, such as a high- clarity polyethylene terephthalate (PET), that enables electrical contact between the user’s fingertip and the touch screen.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus includes an adhesive bottom layer to enable adherence to the user’s finger and easily removable when the user wishes to dispose of the apparatus.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus has a size that approximates that of a human fingertip.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus may also include an antimicrobial coating on a top surface.
  • the antimicrobial coating may be made from, for example, silver ions in an active silver zeolite carrier or photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles.
  • FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of a removable finger pad according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. IB is a sectional view of a removable finger pad according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the finger pad when flexed into a different
  • FIG. 3 depicts a variety of shapes of the finger pad according to different embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 shows a peel off sticker sheet for distribution of a finger pad according to an embodiment to a user.
  • FIG. 5 shows the peel off sticker sheet with a user peeling off one of the finger pads stored thereon.
  • FIG. 6 shows a user interacting with a touch screen mobile device while using the finger pad.
  • FIG. 7 shows a view of a user‘s hand, displaying how the finger pad can be worn on any desired finger(s).
  • Figure 1 A shows a removable finger pad apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 may be in the form and shape of a flexible disk.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 includes a top, interface surface 102, for interacting with a touch screen device, and a bottom, adhesive surface 104, for removably attaching to a user’s fingertip.
  • the interface surface 102 allows the user to touch the touch screen without transferring any oils or dirt onto the screen. Because the interface surface comes into direct contact with the touch screen, it is necessary to keep the interface surface as smooth and as clean as possible such that the touch screen is not damaged in any way and no dirt or oil is transferred onto the touch screen.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 may be constructed from any of a number of materials, including, but not, limited to cloth, paper, and plastics. The only
  • limiting factor when considering a material to be used in the manufacture of the finger pad apparatus 100 is the fact that some types of touch screens may require materials with certain properties in order for the user to interact with them.
  • capacitive screens which are among the most common type of touch screens, are made up of multiple layers of glass and plastic, coated with a conductor material like indium tin oxide or copper. This conductive material responds when contacted by another electrical conductor, like a bare finger.
  • the base layer of the finger pad apparatus 100 is a 2-millimeter high-clarity polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the adhesive applied on the adhesive surface may be, e.g., a removable acrylic designed for use on smooth surfaces such as glass, metal and plastic.
  • a product marketed as 3MTM Adhesive R3500 is such a removable adhesive that offers UV resistance, good initial tack, and long-term adhesion with clean removability.
  • the interface surface 102 may include an antimicrobial, scratch, abrasion and chemical resistant hardcoat 106, as shown in Figure IB.
  • the top clear hardcoat layer may be treated with a silver ion or other type of antimicrobial agent to protect the film from a broad spectrum of bacteria, mold and mildew.
  • a silver ion antimicrobial control mechanism within the hardcoat utilizes an active silver zeolite carrier that interrupts metabolism of cells and prevents cell reproduction within the film itself.
  • Other types of antimicrobial coatings, such as various photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles may also be used.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 is capable of deforming as can be seen in Figure 2.
  • the purpose of the deformation is to allow the finger pad apparatus to conform to the contours of the human finger to which it is intended to be affixed.
  • FIG 3. Some examples of other shapes that the finger pad apparatus 100 may take can be seen in Figure 3. These alternative shapes may provide an aesthetic appeal to certain users while still allowing the present invention to function as intended. It is also possible that the present invention may bear a wide variety of different colors and patterns so as to provide even more aesthetic appeal to the user.
  • a number of finger pad apparatus 100 may be stored on a sticker sheet 400, as shown in Figure 4.
  • a number of finger pad apparatus 100 may be peeled off of the sticker sheet 400, as shown in Figure 5.
  • the user peels one of the finger pad apparatus off of the sticker sheet, they may adhere it to a finger tip and proceed to interact with a touch screen 600, as shown in Figure. 6. As shown in Figure 7, the user may choose which finger(s) they wish to adhere the finger pad apparatus 100. When the user is finished using the finger pad apparatus 100, it may be easily peeled of the user’s finger and disposed of.
  • the present invention relates generally to objects intended to be worn on a finger of a user. More specifically, the present invention relates to a disposable finger apparatus that is designed to be worn on a finger, and serves as a physical barrier between the finger and the screen of any modem touch screen device.
  • touch screen user interfaces provide fairly precise control as well as the advantage of allowing the screen to occupy the majority of the area of the front of a mobile device and minimizing or eliminated the need for mechanical input mechanisms such as, for example, buttons, switches, pointing devices, etc.
  • touch screen devices can be highly intuitive, allowing the user to operate the mobile device swiftly and with ease even if the user is not very technologically knowledgeable.
  • touch screen devices available on the market today range from the increasingly common smartphones to tablet and desktop computers with touch screen monitors. All of these devices require the user to touch the screen of the device in order to interact and execute certain commands as well as activating certain functions of the device.
  • the touch screen interface offers an efficient and intuitive interface between the user and the machine, and as a result it has become a common user interface found on a wide variety of devices, including personal computing and mobile communication devices, and have expanded to automobile controls, household appliances, banking machines, information kiosks, etc.
  • touch screen technologies are that they must be touched by the human user.
  • the act of continuously touching the screen by one or a number of different users is that an oily residue may be left behind on the screen whenever a user touches it.
  • This natural oil, sebum is secreted by the sebaceous glands located beneath the epidermis.
  • sebum is easily transferred onto those areas, especially the finger pads, if the person touches other areas of their skin.
  • ATMs automatic teller machines
  • video rental machines video rental machines
  • self-checkouts kiosks in stores etc.
  • a removable finger pad apparatus is provided to enable a user to be interactive with a touch screen interface without transferring oil, dirt, or grime to the touch screen, and also protect the user from harmful microbes that may be present on the touchscreen.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus may include a layer of a material, such as a high- clarity polyethylene terephthalate (PET), that enables electrical contact between the user’s fingertip and the touch screen.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the fingertip pad apparatus includes an adhesive bottom layer to enable adherence to the user’s finger and easily removable when the user wishes to dispose of the apparatus.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus has a size that approximates that of a human fingertip.
  • the fingertip pad apparatus may also include an antimicrobial coating on a top surface.
  • the antimicrobial coating may be made from, for example, silver ions in an active silver zeolite carrier or photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles.
  • FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of a removable finger pad according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. IB is a sectional view of a removable finger pad according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the finger pad when flexed into a different
  • FIG. 3 depicts a variety of shapes of the finger pad according to different embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 shows a peel off sticker sheet for distribution of a finger pad according to an embodiment to a user.
  • FIG. 5 shows the peel off sticker sheet with a user peeling off one of the finger pads stored thereon.
  • FIG. 6 shows a user interacting with a touch screen mobile device while using the finger pad.
  • FIG. 7 shows a view of a user‘s hand, displaying how the finger pad can be worn on any desired finger(s).
  • Figure 1 A shows a removable finger pad apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 may be in the form and shape of a flexible disk.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 includes a top, interface surface 102, for interacting with a touch screen device, and a bottom, adhesive surface 104, for removably attaching to a user’s fingertip.
  • the interface surface 102 allows the user to touch the touch screen without transferring any oils or dirt onto the screen. Because the interface surface comes into direct contact with the touch screen, it is necessary to keep the interface surface as smooth and as clean as possible such that the touch screen is not damaged in any way and no dirt or oil is transferred onto the touch screen.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 may be constructed from any of a number of materials, including, but not, limited to cloth, paper, and plastics. The only
  • limiting factor when considering a material to be used in the manufacture of the finger pad apparatus 100 is the fact that some types of touch screens may require materials with certain properties in order for the user to interact with them.
  • capacitive screens which are among the most common type of touch screens, are made up of multiple layers of glass and plastic, coated with a
  • the base layer of the finger pad apparatus 100 is a 2-millimeter high-clarity polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the adhesive applied on the adhesive surface may be, e.g., a removable acrylic designed for use on smooth surfaces such as glass, metal and plastic.
  • a product marketed as 3MTM Adhesive R3500 is such a removable adhesive that offers UV resistance, good initial tack, and long-term adhesion with clean removability.
  • the interface surface 102 may include an antimicrobial, scratch, abrasion and chemical resistant hardcoat 106, as shown in Figure IB.
  • the top clear hardcoat layer may be treated with a silver ion or other type of antimicrobial agent to protect the film from a broad spectrum of bacteria, mold and mildew.
  • a silver ion antimicrobial control mechanism within the hardcoat utilizes an active silver zeolite carrier that interrupts metabolism of cells and prevents cell reproduction within the film itself.
  • Other types of antimicrobial coatings, such as various photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles may also be used.
  • the finger pad apparatus 100 is capable of deforming as can be seen in Figure 2.
  • the purpose of the deformation is to allow the finger pad apparatus to conform to the contours of the human finger to which it is intended to be affixed.
  • a number of finger pad apparatus 100 may be stored on a sticker sheet 400, as shown in Figure 4.
  • a number of finger pad apparatus 100 may be peeled off of the sticker sheet 400, as shown in Figure 5.
  • the user peels one of the finger pad apparatus off of the sticker sheet, they may adhere it to a finger tip and proceed to interact with a touch screen 600, as shown in Figure. 6. As shown in Figure 7, the user may choose which finger(s) they wish to adhere the finger pad apparatus 100. When the user is finished using the finger pad apparatus 100, it may be easily peeled of the user’s finger and disposed of.

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Un appareil doigtier peut comprendre une couche d'un matériau, tel qu'un polyéthylène téréphtalate à haute clarté (PET), qui permet un contact électrique entre le bout du doigt de l'utilisateur et l'écran tactile. L'appareil doigtier comprend une couche inférieure adhésive pour permettre une adhérence au doigt de l'utilisateur et est facile à retirer lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite se débarrasser de l'appareil. L'appareil doigtier a une taille qui s'approche de celle d'un bout de doigt humain. L'appareil doigtier peut également comprendre un revêtement antimicrobien sur une surface supérieure. Le revêtement antimicrobien peut être constitué, par exemple, d'ions argent dans un support de zéolite d'argent actif ou des nanoparticules d'oxyde métallique photocatalytique.
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