Finger sleeve for use with a touch screen display of an electronic device

Abstract

A finger sleeve (105) for use with a touch screen (103) of an electronic device (101) includes a cloth material forming a sleeve having a lower surface and upper surface. A cleaning pad (107) is attached to the upper surface of the sleeve (105). The cloth material is worn on a user's index finger for contacting the surface of an electronic display (103) without depositing residue therein.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application claims the benefit of, and priority under 35 USC §119(e) to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 590,918 filed Jan. 26, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a finger sleeve and more particularly to a device for preventing oils and other residue from remaining on a liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screen.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]One problem in using electronic devices with LCD touch screens is the residue from the user's hands and face that is deposited on the surface of the screen. With use, oils, creams and / or makeup from the user's body can remain on the touch screen. This can cloud the display or cause unwanted reflection making the screen difficult to view. This residue often forms fingerprint marks and / or streaks across the screen which can also make the screen unsanitary.[0004]One common complaint...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a finger sleeve for preventing residue from oils and other substances from accumulating on the screen of electronic devices with LCD touch screens. The problem with prior art devices is that they do not easily clean and users must constantly clean the screen to prevent residue. The invention provides a finger sleeve that can be easily cleaned and used to prevent residue from accumulating on the screen. The finger sleeve is designed to allow the user to easily clean the finger and use the touch screen in a more convenient and sanitary manner.

Problems solved by technology

One problem in using electronic devices with LCD touch screens is the residue from the user's hands and face that is deposited on the surface of the screen.

This can cloud the display or cause unwanted reflection making the screen difficult to view.

This residue often forms fingerprint marks and / or streaks across the screen which can also make the screen unsanitary.

One common complaint with these types of display devices is that users must continually clean the LCD touch screen either using their own clothing or sometimes a tissue.

Not only is this cleaning process burdensome, but depending on the materials used, the screen or its associated screen cover can be easily scratched.

These devices do not offer the ability to easily clean and / or allow the user to utilize the touch screen in a manner to prevent residue from collecting on the screen surface.

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