Fingertip cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-15
DUFFY TIMOTHY
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[0009]One object of the present invention is to provide a fingertip cover, which is effective in keeping items on surfaces touched by the finger from penetrating the fingertip cover.
[0010]Another object of the present invention is to provide a fingertip cover which is easily and quickly applied to the finger.
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Many surfaces that are touched everyday by vast amount of people present health threat as diseases and germs may be transmitted.
However, germs are present everywhere and protection for everyday use is very limited.
However, the use of gloves in an everyday environment is impractical.
First, gloves are obtrusive and may offer discomfort when used in public.
Also, putting on gloves is time consuming to implement during the everyday fast paste environment.
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[0029]Detailed illustrative embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. However, techniques, systems, and operating structures in accordance with the present invention may be embodied in a wide variety of forms and modes, some of which may be quite different from those in the disclosed embodiments. Consequently, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative, yet in that regard, they are deemed to afford the best embodiments for the purposes of disclosure and to provide a basis for the claims herein, which define the scope of the present invention. The following presents a detailed description of preferred embodiments (as well as some alternative embodiments) of the present invention.

[0030]Referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals indicate like elements throughout, FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a top view and a bottom view of a fingertip cover 100, respectfully, in accordance with the present invention; FIGS. 1C and 1D il...

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Abstract

A device and a method of using such device for protecting a finger, comprising a fingertip cover, adhesive means for attaching the fingertip cover to the finger, and a pull-tab attached to the fingertip cover for removing the fingertip cover from the finger. The fingertip cover is preferably made of a germ impervious, virus impervious, and optically clear materials. As such, the fingertip cover keeps items on surfaces touched by the finger from penetrating the fingertip cover and coming into contact with the finger. The device is preferably packaged in packaging that reveals the adhesive on the fingertip cover such that a finger can be placed in the contact with the adhesive providing fast application.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to the field of fingertip covers and more specifically, the present invention relates to a fingertip cover that prevents the transmission of germs when touching surfaces in an everyday environment.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many surfaces that are touched everyday by vast amount of people present health threat as diseases and germs may be transmitted. In the medical field in particular many precautions have been employed to protect doctors and patients from disease and germ transmittals. However, germs are present everywhere and protection for everyday use is very limited. Surfaces that are often touched by vast amount of people where germs are found include ATM key pads, tough screens, elevator buttons, public phones, money, door handles, etc.[0003]Gloves are most commonly used for protection when touching a surface. Many gloves are made of germ impermeable materials or contain lubrication. Lubricated gloves o...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/00
CPCA41D13/087
Inventor DUFFY, TIMOTHY
Owner DUFFY TIMOTHY
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