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  Ventilated and swing away finger cot for handling paper documentsUSPTO Application #: 20070118947Title: Ventilated and swing away finger cot for handling paper documents Abstract: A rubber finger cot for handling paper sheets. The cot has an elastic hinge means for swinging the working tip away from the finger tip to a parked position on the top of the finger. Thereby, permitting the finger to be used for tasks requiring tactile feel or the natural shape of the finger tip such as typing and keyboarding while the cot remains installed on the finger. (end of abstract) Agent: Philip C. Lorenzo - Bellevue, WA, US Inventor: Philip C. Lorenzo USPTO Applicaton #: 20070118947 - Class: 002021000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, Hand Or Arm, Finger Cots Or Protectors The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070118947. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] None. U.S. GOVERNMENT INTEREST IN THE INVENTION [0002] None BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of Invention [0004] This invention relates to finger cots to provide a friction surface to a human finger. In particular, for manipulating sheet paper stock. [0005] 2. Description of Prior Art [0006] The arts utilizing finger cots to modify or protect the surfaces of the fingers from damage, hold tools, or enhance the natural properties of the fingers have been practiced for many years. Indeed, examples of finger protectors and/or/tools are to be found in the US Patent collection as far back as 1865. U.S. Pat. No. 48,354 and in particular U.S. Pat. No. 87,856 are representative of finger mounted protection and tool devices. Finger cots in contrast to gloves are applied to individual fingers instead of multiple fingers and/or the whole hand. [0007] The present invention is specifically related to the use of finger tip friction enhancing cots. The nearest prior art is depicted by FIG. 1, herein. A Cot of this type is available at office supply stores under the brand name "Swingline" as "Rubber Finger Tips", stock number 54035. [0008] The nearest prior art found in the US Patent collection are U.S. Pat. No. 5,186,189 "Fingernail Protector" by Pauline Harris and U.S. Pat. No. 4,102,480 "Thimbles" by Bawn O'Beirne. Neither has all the elements of the present invention, may not be combined, and work differently from the present invention in way and function. Neither invention as disclosed is suitable for use as a friction enhancing device. [0009] Miss Harris' invention specifically covers the nail, without touching the nail, and not the underside of the distal phalange. In addition, the Harris invention is made of metal or stiff plastic, not an elastic material. There is no teaching of flexing bands, indeed, the bands cannot flex in the manner of the present invention. If the Harris invention is turned over to shield the underside of the finger tip, then opened, unlike the present invention it would interfere with usual functions of a bare finger. [0010] Mr. O'Beirne's thimble is not flexible and only partially covers the bottom of the distal phalange, the side of the phalange having the primary protection. [0011] Some modern office procedures require an office worker to quickly move between several tasks, some of which benefit from having a rubber finger tip installed, and others where such rubber tip interferes with finger function. Removing and re-installing the tip(s) is time consuming. To address this shortcoming, the present invention is designed to swing away from the distal end of the finger while leaving the cot installed on the finger. [0012] Another shortcoming of the cited prior art is that it can become uncomfortable and unsanitary as it is hot and holds perspiration. This also can contribute to adverse allergic reactions to the latex material usually used in their construction. The present invention has significant ventilating properties and may be made of other than latex materials. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION [0013] Therefore, to overcome the limitations of the prior art, a new finger cot having at least the following objectives has been invented and is described herein. [0014] It is an object of the invention to provide means for removing just the tip of a finger cot while retaining it in position to be returned to the fingertip. [0015] It is another object of the invention where the means for removing the tip while retaining the cot as installed comprises a swing-away, hinge-like structure. [0016] It is another object of the invention to provide effective, functional ventilation for the finger. [0017] It is another object of the invention to reduce the potential for allergic reaction to the material commonly used in "rubber" finger cots. [0018] It is another object of the invention to permit wearing of the inventive embodiment of the cot for extended periods of time. [0019] It is another object of the invention to provide a penetration resistant thimble function with swing away removableness. [0020] It is another object of the invention to not subject the fingernail and/or decorative finishes thereon to potential hazards of trapped heat, perspiration, or fumes leaching from the cot material itself. Continue reading... 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