Tablet Computer Glove

Abstract

An improved tablet computer glove which allows those with arthritis in their hands to use tablet computers without the discomfort their affliction causes them. Such a computer glove utilizes a unique type Velcro or fastening-tape and glove combination never before associated with a tablet computer. Furthermore, this device allows users to read from a tablet computer at night while ensuring the tablet will not be damaged by falling on the floor when then user falls asleep.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 438,939 entitled E-BOOK MITT, filed on Feb. 2, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference as to its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant:[0003]U.S. PatentsPat. No.Kind CodeIssue DatePatentee7,124,447B2Oct. 24, 2006Arganese[0004]U.S. Patent Application PublicationsPublication NumberKind CodePubl. DateApplicant2006 / 0218696A1Oct. 5, 2006Billups2009 / 0000010A1Jan. 1, 2009Sunder et. al.[0005]Foreign Patent Document[0006]None found[0007]Nonpatent Literature Documents[0008]None foundNOTICE OF COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS[0009]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. This patent document may show and / or describe matter which is or may become trade dress of the owner. The copyright and trade dress owner has no objection ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a glove or mask that can hold a tablet computer on your hand. This allows for easier use of the tablet without having to hold it yourself.

Problems solved by technology

However, using any of these electronic devices prior to going to bed poses several significant challenges.

By way of example, the decision to read from a Kindle in bed and possibly fall asleep while doing so may cause the user to accidently damage the device.

Those who choose to use tablet computers in this manner risk dropping the delicate devices from their hands as they doze off.

This can result in discomfort and agitation for the user and may permanently damage the device.

In particular, elderly users may experience joint pain associated with arthritis.

As a result, many users are unable to clasp the device with their hands for very long without experiencing discomfort or agitation.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that many suffer from an inability to hold onto the e-reader for very long while in bed.

This is an issue common to many arthritis sufferers' young and old.

The disease causes so much pain in the user's hands; it becomes impossible for them to clasp the tablet computer for very long.

For some, it becomes impossible to hold the device at all.

Yet another challenge is faced by e-readers that lack an exterior source of illumination.

The Amazon Kindle and similar devices cannot be read in the dark unless an exterior light source is used.

Without such a light source, the screen may be illegible at night.

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