Electrically conductive device to be applied to a portion of a glove for use with touch screen device

Abstract

A device is removeably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove worn on a hand of a user for use with a touch screen device. The device includes a conductive film layer and an adhesive layer secured to the conductive film layer. The adhesive layer is removeably attachable to the glove, and the conductive film layer is capable of contacting the touch screen device.

1 . A device removably attachable to a glove worn on a hand of a user for use with a touch screen device, the device comprising:
 a conductive film layer; and   an adhesive layer secured to the conductive film layer,   wherein the adhesive layer is removably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove, and the conductive film layer is capable of contacting a touch screen device.   
     
     
         2 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the device is substantially oval. 
     
     
         3 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein conductive film layer is one of a polymer or a thermoplastic. 
     
     
         4 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein conductive film layer is one of polypolyurethane or polyvinyl chloride. 
     
     
         5 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the conductive film layer includes a heat sensitive feature. 
     
     
         6 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the conductive film layer has a thickness of between 1.0 and 2.5 mils. 
     
     
         7 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer has a thickness of 2.0 mils. 
     
     
         8 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a portion of an upper surface of the conductive film layer includes a raised surface. 
     
     
         9 . The device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the raised surface defines a design. 
     
     
         10 . The device as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the raised surface has a thickness between 0.25 to 1.50 mils. 
     
     
         11 . The device as recited in  claim 1  wherein the conductive film layer includes a dye. 
     
     
         12 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein, prior to application of the device to the glove, an upper surface of the adhesive layer is secured to the conductive film layer, and a lower surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to release paper. 
     
     
         13 . A device removably attachable to a glove worn on a hand of a user for use with a touch screen device, the device comprising:
 a conductive film layer of polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride, wherein a portion of an upper surface of the conductive film layer includes a raised surface; and   an adhesive layer secured to a lower surface of conductive film layer,   wherein the adhesive layer is removably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove, and the conductive film layer is capable of contacting a touch screen device.   
     
     
         14 . The device as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the device is substantially oval. 
     
     
         15 . The device as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the conductive film layer includes a heat sensitive feature. 
     
     
         16 . The device as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the conductive film layer has a thickness of between 1.0 and 2.5 mils, the adhesive layer has a thickness of 2.0 mils, and the raised surface has a thickness between 0.25 to 1.50 mils. 
     
     
         17 . The device as recited in  claim 13  wherein the conductive film layer includes a dye. 
     
     
         18 . The device as recited in  claim 13 , wherein, prior to application of the device to the glove, an upper surface of the adhesive layer is secured to the conductive film layer, and a lower surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to release paper. 
     
     
         19 . A method of creating a device that is removably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove worn on a hand of a user for use with a touch screen device, the method comprising the steps of:
 extruding a conductive film;   rolling the conductive film;   securing an upper surface of an adhesive layer to a lower surface of the conductive film, wherein a release paper is attached on a lower surface of the adhesive layer; and   die cutting the conductive film to create the device.   
     
     
         20 . The method as recited in  claim 19  further including the step of adding a raised image to an upper surface of the conductive film. 
     
     
         21 . The method as recited in  claim 19  further including the steps of adding color to the film after the step of die cutting the film, and drying the film after the step of adding color to the film. 
     
     
         22 . The method as recited in  claim 19  further including the steps of removing the device from the release paper and removably attaching the device to a fingertip portion of a glove of a user for use with a touch screen device