US20100011524A1

US20100011524A1 - Portable multi-function movable, electronic device display screen and glass cleaning accessory

Info

Publication number: US20100011524A1
Application number: US12/218,999
Authority: US
Inventors: Gerald Oliver Roeback; Elizabeth Sabrina Roeback
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-07-21
Filing date: 2008-07-21
Publication date: 2010-01-21

Abstract

A moveable portable electronic device display screen or glass cleaning accessory is a hand held multi-functional apparatus with the ability to allow the user to clean the display screen of an electronic device and easily be carried, stored in a pocket, travel bag or hand bag. The invention is outfitted with micro fiber fabrics for cleaning display screens or glass, a small mirror attached for viewing oneself, one or more pockets for storage of small devices, one or more magnets attached to each side of the apparatus are to assist holding currency. The invention demonstrates the ability to be manufactured in multiple shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colors. The multiple congruent sides of the invention demonstrate the ability to either flip open, utilizing a piece of flexible fabric attached to each side of the device, swivel lending to its ability to turn 45, 90, 180 up to 360 degrees, and or slide open by means of each congruent side on an sliding frame and rail device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

U.S. Pat. No. 6,058,550
U.S. Pat. No. D 354,595

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a portable movable apparatus to clean the screen of electronic devices, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, portable electronic game or eyeglass lens. The invention displays the ability to also be utilized as an electronic accessory holder, a money holder clip as well as a mirror for individuals to view themselves.
In an effort to address the need for an individual to clean the lens of their eyeglass, computer screen or portable electronic device display screen without having to utilize a part of their clothing or insufficient cloths or paper napkins which can leave dirt smudges and lint, a number of apparatus have been developed. These inventions mainly focus on the ability to clean a stationary CRT screen but does not address compact-ability, multi-function or portability of a display screen-cleaning device for travel.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,058,550 describes a hand held video display screen-cleaning tool. It does not address a compact portable means for users to utilize the device for smaller screened portable devices. Its squeegee form and bristles lend to larger CRT desktop screens for a sufficient cleaning of dust but does not clean smaller devices adequately, unable to remove fingerprints, smudges or encrusted dirt.
U.S. Pat. No. D354,595 describes a hand held screen cleaning device, although ergonomically shaped to conform to the palm of the users hand, the cleaner is bulky and not portable for today's portability trends in electronic devices accessories, most in which are thin, flat and compact. The “knob” like form does not lend to easy portability, nor does the apparatus have the ability to accommodate a small mirror for self-viewing, neither does it encompass pocket(s) for small electronic accessories such as a SIM or memory card.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The problem of dust, dirt, fingerprints and smudges on screens or glass is always irritating to the user of that particular device. In eyeglasses to the latest portable hand held electronic device, a smudge of oil, sweat, or dust on the glass of a display screen or lens doesn't allow the user to view clearly the images of the device, whether it is reading an email or text message on a cellular telephone, or viewing images on the screen of a video camera, to trying to seeing what time it is on your wrist watch, this continual cleaning of objects with a lens or screen can be frustrating.
The invention allows for the user to be able to clean their devices (electrical and non-electrical) without the need to utilize the (clothing worn), sleeve of a shirt or the pants leg fabric to quickly clean their glass, screen or len's. The materials utilized are micro-fiber or a micro-suede fabric. This convenient portable cleaning device will assist in keeping dirt and soil normally wiped on clothing onto the Micro-fiber cleaning fabric in the apparatus there by keeping the users clothing cleaner, relieving them from the frustration of dirty clothes.
The invention is lightweight, small and compact in nature with two or more congruent side panels. The Cleaners congruent sides are not limited to a rectangular shape but can be made in various shapes and sizes to accommodate the changing needs of users and market trends. These congruent sides can be made from multiple types of fabrics and materials, such as leather, PVC, or nylons. Each congruent side is joined to one another by a flexible fabric to allow the cleaner to flip open, move on a sliding mechanism as well as a swivel device secured to the inner sides of each congruent side to swivel open revealing the microfiber cleaning fabric.
The inventions inner mechanics consist of at least one or more movable mechanism such as a swiveling device or one or more sliding rail device which allows for the devices congruent sides to turn, 45, 90, 180 and up to 360 degrees depending on the swivel mechanisms ability or to slide independently of each other. The swivel mechanism embedded in a flexible material, such as paper cardboard to assist in creating a stable structure of the embodiment of the invention is placed systematically between each of the congruent sides of the cleaner to allow for an adequate amount of cleaning fabric to be exposed when swiveled or slide to open to clean the users various sized and shaped display screen or lenses.
The invention for the purpose of adequately cleaning display screens, or lens will consist of a thin layer of filler fabric to cushion the inner swivel mechanism and cardboard materials on each side of the apparatus inner most sides. This inner thin filler fabric layer will then be covered by one or more congruent sized micro-fiber glass and screen cleaning fabric secured to the congruent sides made of flexible fabrics.
A small mirror is embedded into one of the congruent sides to give the user the ability to view themselves for grooming purposes. For the purpose of securing the closure of the portable cleaning device, one or more magnets are utilized by inserting them into the inner cardboard material on one or more of the apparatus congruent sides. Other means to securely close the cleaning device can be by means of Velcro, snaps, clasps, hook and loop, zippers, and the like.
The invention is also outfitted with a small opening or pocket(s) to accommodate electronic devices accessories such as a SIM card, accessory key pad cleaning brush, debit and credit card or the like. This pocket or pouch can be attached to the outer shell fabric of the cleaning device or on the inner side of one or more of the cleaning devices congruent sides, by the means of sewing, adhesive attachment or both.
The inventions optional means to be carried by the user includes a belt loop or belt clip/ swivel clip or otherwise, a wrist strap for convenient hand carrying and a fabric loop for a key ring attachment.
The invention also demonstrates the ability to be utilized as a money clip, with a clipping device or one or more magnets, encases in a flexible fabric attached to the main body of the apparatus affixed to one or more of the congruent outer sides of the cleaning device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent by reference to the following description and accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the invention, and wherein:

FIG. 1 shows a top “open ” perspective view of the Portable multi-function movable electronics device display screen cleaner, mirrored side showing according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a opposite “open” cutaway perspective view of the Portable multi-function movable electronics device display screen cleaner, micro-fiber fabric with belt clip side showing according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows the layered materials perspective view of the Portable multi-function movable electronics device screen cleaner, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows the top perspective view of the Portable multi-function movable electronics device display screen cleaner, with its congruent sides slid open, embedded magnet and swivel clip and outer pocket according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a side perspective view of the Portable multi-function swiveling electronics device display screen cleaner in closed position demonstrating flexible fabrics joining the congruent sides with belt clip/money clip attached according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Before explaining the disclosed embodiment of the present invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the particular arrangement shown since the invention is capable of other embodiments. In addition, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.
The present invention provides a new and advantageous device for the cleaning of electronic display screens and non-electronic products. The parts list for the present invention includes the following:

- Swivel mechanism 1
- Outer Shell fabric 2
- Outer shell fabric for small pocket (s) 3
- Embedded magnet 4
- Micro fiber or micro suede cleaning fabric 5
- Flexible structure material 6
- Inner filler fabric 7
- Belt clip 8
- Mirror 9
- Attachment fabric 10
- Sliding mechanism 11

Referring to various figures and in particular FIG. 1 set forth is the Portable multi-function movable electronics display screen and glass cleaning device. The top view of the cleaning device is illustrated. The cleaning device is divided into two main parts, the top 2 and bottom portions
Referring to various figures and in particular FIG. 1 set forth is the Portable multi-function movable electronics display screen and glass cleaning device. The top “open” view of the cleaning device is illustrated. The cleaning device is divided into two main congruent parts, the top (2) and bottom (2) rectangular outer shells, made from various types of durable fabrics such as leathers, nylons, PVC, etc.
A swivel mechanism (1) strategically placed near the top end of the congruent sides, secured to the inner side of the congruent sides for stability, the swivel mechanism (1) demonstrates the ability to turn 90 to 360 degrees. An additional piece of fabric (3) sewn or adhered by adhesives on three sides of the outer shell creates a pocket (3) for storage of electronic accessories
The Invention exhibits a means for securely closing the apparatus when not in use. Magnets (4) embedded into the flexible cardboard structural material (6), underneath the filler fabric (7) and micro fiber cleaning fabric (5) on each congruent side. When these two magnets (4) touch, each congruent side attracts, thus securely holding close the cleaning apparatus.
A small mirror (9) is embedded into one of the inner most sides of the flexible structure material (6), opposite from the swivel or track mechanism by means of adhesives.
Referring to various figures and in particular FIG. 2, set forth is the Portable multi-function movable electronics display screen and glass cleaning device in open position, illustrated from a top alternate side cutaway view of the inner cardboard (6) and filler fabric (7) structural materials, with embedded magnet (4) attached. The outer shell alternate side with belt clip/money clip (8) attached.
Referring to various figures and in particular FIG. 3, set forth is the Portable multi-function movable electronics display screen and glass cleaning device, demonstrating sequence layered materials.
Referring to various figures and in particular FIG. 4, set forth is the Portable multi-function movable electronics display screen and glass cleaning device. The top open view of the cleaner showing embedded sliding frame and rail device mechanism (11), embedded magnet (4) with added shell fabric (3) to create a pocket for electronic accessory storage.
Referring to various figures and in particular FIG. 5, set forth is the Portable multi-function moveable electronics display screen and glass cleaning device illustrating the side closed view of the apparatus congruent sides joined by a flexible material (10) with belt clip/money clip (8) attached.

Claims

1. A portable swiveling multi-functional electronic screen and glass-cleaning accessory comprising:

Two congruent panels;

means for closing said panels;

means for swiveling of said panels;

means for a viewing mirror;

means for cleaning glass;

means for holding currency;

means for holding electronic accessories;

means for a flexible structure material;

means for a belt clip;

means for a carry strap;

means for attaching congruent sides;

means for sliding mechanism;

and a means for a key ring.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 1, wherein said means for structure comprise of two or more congruent panels made of flexible materials.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass cleaning accessory according to claim 2, wherein said means for securely closing and opening of said congruent panels.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 3, wherein said means for a swivel device secured to the inner side of each congruent side panel allowing each congruent side to swivel 360 degrees independent of one another.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 4, wherein said means for viewing, is a mirror mounted to at least one congruent panel.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 5, wherein said means for a micro-fiber cleaning fabric is attached to each congruent side panel for cleaning glass and electronic device screens when opened.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass cleaning accessory according to claim 6, wherein said means for a currency clip attached to one of the congruent outer surfaces of cleaner.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 7, wherein said means for a pocket comprises of a pocket with an open end on the inner side of at least one congruent panel for holding of electronic accessories.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass cleaning accessory according to claim 8, wherein said means for an inner flexible filler materials for additional structure for lightweight portability.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 9, wherein said means for a belt clip or belt loop for securing the cleaning accessory to the user's apparel.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass cleaning accessory according to claim 10, wherein said means for a carrying strap attached to the first or second panels or both the first and second panels.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 11, wherein said means further including a fabric loop for a key ring attached to the first or second panels.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 12, wherein said means further include one or more sliding mechanism including a sliding frame and rail device for the independent sliding movement of each side panel.

The portable, movable, multi-functional electronic device display screen and glass-cleaning accessory according to claim 13, wherein said means further include a flexible fabric to attach one or more congruent side panels.