Fingertip cover

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[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.

[0011]Another object of the present invention is to provide packaging for the fingertip cover which assists in the easy and quick application of the fingertip cover to a finger of the user.

[0012]Another object of the present invention is to provide a fingertip cover which is unobtrusive to the user of the fingertip cover.

[0014]Another object of the present invention is to provide a fingertip cover made of an optically clear material allowing a fingerprint scanner to scan the finger covered by the fingertip cover.

[0017]In one embodiment of the present invention a device for protecting a finger is provided. The device comprises 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 comprises a germ impervious, virus impervious, and optically clear materials. The materials may include, but not limited to, plastic, latex, rubber, a bio-degradable material, or the like. Multiple layers may be also utilized in the fingertip cover. 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.

Problems solved by technology

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.

In addition, electronic equipment, such as sensitive touch screens or keypads, may be damaged when disinfectants are applied.

A more practical solution is needed that is not only effective but is unobtrusive.

However, the application of glove like finger covers is time consuming and still can be obtrusive as they visibly cover a part of a finger.

Also, a need exists for a fingertip cover which can be quickly applied and is unobtrusive and substantially unnoticeable.

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