Tubular Finger Sleeve for Compact Interest Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing items that promote user interests, such as charity or school support, are often large and cumbersome, making storage difficult and impractical for everyday use.
Innovation Solution
A tubular finger sleeve made from stretchable materials like neoprene or elastic, with an open top and bottom, designed to fit snugly on a single finger, allowing for easy placement and visibility of user interest messages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional support items (blankets, mugs, bracelets) are used to promote user interests, then the message visibility is improved, but the device size becomes large and storage becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from traditional two-dimensional or three-dimensional support items (blankets, mugs, bracelets) to a one-dimensional finger sleeve that wraps around the finger. This dimensional change allows the message to be displayed on the finger surface, providing high visibility while occupying minimal storage space when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The finger sleeve is constructed as a flexible, thin-walled tubular structure that can be easily stretched and fitted onto a finger. This flexible shell design allows the message to be prominently displayed on the finger surface while maintaining a compact form factor for storage.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a closed-top sleeve design is used, then the structural integrity is improved, but the ease of placement deteriorates as the top opening cannot be placed below the fingernail
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve design is segmented into an upper portion and a lower portion, with the lower portion being open at the bottom to allow placement below the fingernail. This segmentation enables the sleeve to maintain structural integrity while providing ease of placement by allowing the user to insert their finger through the open bottom opening.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of having the top opening accessible for placement, the design inverts the placement mechanism by providing an open bottom that allows the sleeve to be placed from below. This inversion of the traditional placement approach enables the sleeve to fit securely on the finger while maintaining structural integrity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a two-piece device with closed top is used, then the structural stability is improved, but the device complexity increases and storage becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the upper and lower portions into a single integrated sleeve structure rather than using separate two-piece components. This unified design maintains structural stability while reducing device complexity and eliminating the need for separate parts, thereby simplifying storage and usage.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The finger sleeve provides a compact and practical means to display user interest messages, addressing the issue of size and storage challenges while maintaining visibility and comfort.
Implementation Method 1
a tubular sleeve having an open top and an open bottom designed of a size to fit snuggly on a single finger of a user by stretching the sleeve and sliding it on the finger of the user
Data Source
AI summary
A tubular sleeve that fits snuggly on a user's finger and is designed to publicize a theme, logo, school, sport, interest, message, or for some other purpose and is worn on a finger of a user in a manner that does not interfere with the use of a hand or finger, is easily stored, and can be used to express an interest, a desire, a preference, or to show support.