Lint removal device

Abstract

A lint removal device is provided. A first version provides a compactly designed, flexible and portable substrate having an adhesive disposed on an outer surface. The first version allows a user to insert one and up to four fingers into a channel and contact therein an inner surface of the substrate. A modification of the first version includes layers of protective sheeting interposed between layers of adhesives, whereby the first device provides consecutively available layers of adhesives for multiple use occasions. A second version allows the tips of the user's fingers to extend fully through and be exposed during use of the device, whereby the device may roll about the user's fingers as the user's fingers pass across and press against a fabric or textile sheet. A third version includes a thumb hole, where the substrate is shaped to substantially shaped to enclose the user's palm and four fingers when in use, and the user's thumb extends through the thumb hole.

1 . A lint removal device, the lint removal device comprising:
 a flexible substrate, the flexible substrate having an inner surface and an outer surface, and the flexible substrate configured to receive and partially enclose at least one human finger within the inner surface;   an adhesive, the adhesive generally disposed upon the outer surface;   a removable protective sheet, the protective sheet removably covering the adhesive, and the flexible substrate configured for positioning into a size of less than two inches by two inches by 0.25 inches.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is reusable after washing. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface has more than six square inches of surface area. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate is elastic, and the substrate is configured to be in tension against at least one human finger when in use. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a second adhesive disposed upon an outer layer of the removable protective sheet, whereby the second adhesive may be used to remove lint prior to the removal and disposal of the removable protective sheet. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , the device further comprising a travel bag, the travel bag substantively enclosing the substrate. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the wherein the device is configured for storage in a folded state when substantively enclosed by the travel bag. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate is configured into a rolled travel position, wherein the flexible substrate is positioned into a cylinder of less than two inches in length and 0.25 inches diameter. 
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 8 , the device further comprising a travel bag, the travel bag substantively enclosing the substrate. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the travel bag presents a visible logo. 
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device presents a corporate logo. 
   
   
       12 . A lint removal device, the lint removal device comprising:
 a flexible substrate, the flexible substrate having an inner surface and an outer surface, and the flexible substrate configured to receive and partially enclose at least one human finger within the inner surface, and wherein the substrate includes a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein the user may extend at least one finger through the first and second apertures of the substrate and an element of a tip of the at least one finger is exposed when using the device;   an adhesive, the adhesive generally disposed upon the outer surface;   a removable protective sheet, the protective sheet removably covering the adhesive, and the flexible substrate configured for positioning into a size of less than two inches by two inches by 0.25 inches.   
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the adhesive is reusable after washing. 
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the substrate is elastic, and the substrate is configured to be in tension against the at least one human finger when in use. 
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising a second adhesive disposed upon an outer layer of the removable protective sheet, whereby the second adhesive may be used to remove lint prior to the removal and disposal of the removable protective sheet. 
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the inner surface of the substrate is smooth, and the substrate is configured to roll about at least one finger when the device is pressed against and pulled along a fabric. 
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the device is configured for storage in a doughnut shape. 
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 12 , the device further comprising a travel bag, the travel bag substantively enclosing the substrate. 
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein the device is configured for storage in a doughnut shape when substantively enclosed by the travel bag. 
   
   
       20 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein the travel bag presents a visible logo.