IP Library Granted Patent US 11,163,385
Granted Patent B2
US 11,163,385 · App. 16/866,414 · Granted Nov 2, 2021

Multi-layered flexible device for use in either a passive or active manner with a touchscreen computing device

Inventor: Samuel David Provencher (Waltham, MA)
Assignee: Boston Inventions, LLC
G06F3/0393
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 11,163,385
App. No.
16/866,414
Granted
Nov 2, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device for use with a touchscreen or a touch-enabled computing device. The device includes a first layer, a second layer and an attachment device. The first layer has a first set of characteristics. The second layer has a second set of characteristics with at least one or more characteristics differing from that of the first layer. The attachment device is configured to combine the first and second layers about an outer periphery and at a second internal portion.

Claims (27)

1. A device for use with a touch-enabled surface of a computing device, the device comprising:

a first layer comprised of micro fiber suede material, having a first set of characteristics that includes providing grip to a portion of a user's hand;

a second layer comprised of a woven elastane material having a second set of characteristics wherein at least one or more characteristics differ from that of the first layer including enabling the second layer to slide consistently along the touch-enabled surface of the computing device;

a third layer and fourth layer disposed between the first and second layers, wherein the third and fourth layers are formed of a synthetic felt material and configured to enhance palm rejection; and

stitching configured to combine the first, second, third and fourth layers about the entirety of an outer periphery.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first layer characteristics further includes foldable, washable, lightweight, and durable.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second layer characteristics further includes foldable, collect dirt and oils from the touch-enabled surface, washable, lightweight, and durable.

4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second layer collects contaminants when the device moves along a surface of the touch-enabled surface.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein the third layer provides thickness and padding to the device.

6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the thickness and padding provide additional grip of the device to a user and improve movement of the device along the touchscreen with movement of the user.

7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the stitching is configured to help the device slide on the touchscreen.

8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the stitching comprises a thread.

9. The device of claim 1 wherein the third layer and the fourth layer provide thickness and padding to the device.

10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to be folded and retain its original characteristics when the device is unfolded.

11. A method of writing or drawing on a touchscreen of a computing device, the method comprising:

providing a device having a bottom layer formed of a woven elastane that is configured to slide along a surface of the touchscreen;

placing the device on the surface of the touchscreen;

resting a hand on a top layer of the device, wherein the top layer is formed of a micro fiber suede material suited to grip the hand; and

writing or drawing on the touchscreen using a stylus, finger, or electronic pen, wherein when the hand moves the device moves with the hand and slides along the surface of the touchscreen, and wherein such movement allows the device to clean the surface of the touchscreen by trapping oils and contaminants in the woven elastane layer.

12. A method of writing or drawing on a touchscreen of a computing device and cleaning a surface of the touchscreen, the method comprising:

providing a device having a first layer having a first set of characteristics;

a second layer formed of a woven elastane material having a second set of characteristics wherein at least one or more characteristics differ from that of the first layer;

an attachment device configured to combine the first and second layers about an outer periphery, wherein the second layer is configured to slide along a surface of the touchscreen;

placing the device on the surface of the touchscreen;

resting a hand on the first layer of the device;

writing or drawing on the touchscreen using a stylus, finger, or electronic pen;

and moving the hand, wherein when the hand moves the device moves with the hand and slides along the surface of the touchscreen and the device cleans the surface of the touchscreen as the device moves along the surface of the touchscreen.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 2, 2024
From: BOSTON INVENTIONS, LLC
To: ENTICIO, LLC
Reel/Frame 069445/0586 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 27, 2021
From: PROVENCHER, SAMUEL DAVID
To: BOSTON INVENTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 057605/0963 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62841895 · May 2, 2019
Related Publication 20200348769A1 · Nov 5, 2020