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Mini Protective Key

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-11-11
CURV BRANDS LLC
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a protective key that keeps a distance between the user and the surface it is used with, such as a keypad or credit card processing pad. It is made using an antimicrobial material to prevent the accumulation of viruses and bacteria. The technical effects of this invention are improved safety and protection against harmful microorganisms.

Problems solved by technology

While protective gloves are commonly used, the gloves themselves may accumulate viruses and bacteria that can be transferred to the user's skin or clothing when the gloves are removed or manipulated.

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[0034]FIGS. 1-8 illustrate of one embodiment of a small protective key of the invention, which is designed to protect a user from direct exposure to a contact surface. The protective key 10 can be fitted to a keychain ring 52 as shown in FIG. 8, or to another suitable carrier, and can be small enough so that it does not occupy significant space in the user's pocket. The protective key 10 includes an elongated shaft 12 having a first end 14, a second end 16, a first side 18, a second side 20, a top surface 22 and a bottom surface 24. A carrier opening 26 is located at the first end 14 of the elongated shaft 12. The carrier opening 26 can receive a keychain as shown in FIG. 8, a string or elastic band attached to a belt, or another suitable carrier. A touch surface 28 is located at the second end 16 of the elongated shaft 12. The touch surface 28 is shown as a flat surface that is perpendicular to the nearest flat portion 30 of the top surface 22 and the nearest flat portion 32 of the...

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Abstract

A small protective key is provided for placing distance between a user and a touch surface, thereby avoiding direct contact between the user's skin and the touch surface. The protective key helps protect the user from exposure to viruses or bacteria that may be present on the touch surface. The protective key can be formed of an antimicrobial material that resists accumulation of viruses and bacteria.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a small protective key that is useful for protecting a user from a contact surface such as a doorbell, keypad or touch pad, thus avoiding direct contact between the user's skin and bacteria or viruses that may be present on the contact surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The coronavirus pandemic has generated a need or desire for gloves, masks and other protective equipment that prevent direct contact between consumers and various articles that form part of their daily environment. This need or desire is based on concerns that viruses may live for measurable, often extended periods of time on various surfaces. Surfaces that have typically required direct contact with a user's skin include keypads on ATM machines, electronic signature pads, touch pads used for credit card processing, doorbells, and various objects. Many of these items require only a pointed touch or pressing. While protective gloves are commonly us...

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IPC IPC(8): E05B1/00C22C9/04
CPCE05B1/0053C22C9/04E05B1/0069A44B15/005
Inventor TUNNEY, MICHAEL
Owner CURV BRANDS LLC
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