( 12 ) United States Patent
`Mayfield et al .
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`( 10 ) Patent No . : US 10 , 259 , 020 B2
`( 45 ) Date of Patent :
`Apr . 16 , 2019
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`US010259020B2
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`( * ) Notice :
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`( 54 ) APPARATUS FOR CLEANING VIEW
`SCREENS AND LENSES AND METHOD FOR
`THE USE THEREOF
`( 71 ) Applicant : GUI GLOBAL PRODUCTS , LTD . ,
`Houston , TX ( US )
`( 72 ) Inventors : Walter G . Mayfield , Houston , TX
`( US ) ; Daniel Martin Valdez ,
`Kingwood , TX ( US )
`( 73 ) Assignee : GUI Global Products , LTD . , Houston ,
`TX ( US )
`Subject to any disclaimer , the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U . S . C . 154 ( b ) by 0 days .
`( 21 ) Appl . No . : 15 / 851 , 952
`( 22 ) Filed :
`Dec . 22 , 2017
`Prior Publication Data
`( 65 )
`US 2018 / 0133759 A1 May 17 , 2018
`Related U . S . Application Data
`Continuation of application No . 15 / 597 , 005 , filed on
`May 16 , 2017 , now abandoned , which is
`a
`( Continued )
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`( 63 )
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`( 51 )
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`Int . Ci .
`GOOF 1 / 16
`H05K 5 / 00
`H05K 700
`B08B 1 / 00
`A45C 11 / 00
`G06F 1 / 32
`B08B 11 / 04
`H04M 1 / 21
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`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 2019 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( Continued )
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`52 )
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`U . S . CI .
`CPC
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`B08B 1 / 006 ( 2013 . 01 ) ; A45C 11 / 00
`( 2013 . 01 ) ; B08B 1 / 002 ( 2013 . 01 ) ; B08B 11 / 04
`( 2013 . 01 ) ; G06F 1 / 32 ( 2013 . 01 ) ; H04M 1 / 21
`( 2013 . 01 ) ; H04B 1 / 3816 ( 2013 . 01 ) ; H04M
`1 / 0266 ( 2013 . 01 )
`( 58 ) Field of Classification Search
`CPC . GO6F 1 / 32 ; G06F 1 / 16 ; GOOF 1 / 1601 ; G06F
`1 / 1603 ; G06F 1 / 1605 ; G06F 1 / 1607 ;
`GO6F 1 / 1609 ; G06F 1 / 1611 ; B08B 1 / 006 ;
`BO8B 1 / 002
`. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 / 679 . 01 , 679 . 02
`USPC
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`See application file for complete search history .
`References Cited
`U . S . PATENT DOCUMENTS
`2005 / 0107131 A1 *
`5 / 2005 Abramov . . . . . . . . . . . H04M 1 / 0258
`455 / 569 . 1
`2005 / 0284904 A1 *
`12 / 2005 Knapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A45F 5 / 02
`224 / 269
`( Continued )
`Primary Examiner — Anthony M Haughton
`( 74 ) Attorney , Agent , or Firm — Mossman Kumar &
`Tyler PC
`ABSTRACT
`( 57 )
`A lens and / or a view screen of an electronic device having
`at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen
`with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component
`is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or
`some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force . The
`cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as
`securing fly fishing lures , activating or deactivating a device
`having a magnetic switch , or preventing sunglasses from
`sinking . They may also be manufactured without a cleaning
`component for use with the secondary applications .
`19 Claims , 13 Drawing Sheets
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`Related U . S . Application Data
`continuation of application No . 14 / 343 , 665 , filed as
`application No . PCT / US2012 / 049562 on Aug . 3 ,
`2012 , now abandoned .
`( 60 ) Provisional application No . 61 / 661 , 090 , filed on Jun .
`18 , 2012 , provisional application No . 61 / 619 , 229 ,
`filed on Apr . 2 , 2012 , provisional application No .
`61 / 592 , 344 , filed on Jan . 30 , 2012 , provisional
`application No . 61 / 576 , 834 , filed on Dec . 16 , 2011 ,
`provisional application No . 61 / 569 , 093 , filed on Dec .
`9 , 2011 , provisional application No . 61 / 568 , 031 , filed
`on Dec .
`7 , 2011 , provisional application No .
`61 / 561 , 087 , filed on Nov . 17 , 2011 , provisional
`application No . 61 / 555 , 310 , filed on Nov . 3 , 2011 ,
`provisional application No . 61 / 515 , 752 , filed on Aug .
`5 , 2011 .
`( 51 ) Int . Ci .
`H04B 1 / 3816
`H04M 1 / 02
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`( 56 )
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`( 2015 . 01 )
`( 2006 . 01 )
`References Cited
`U . S . PATENT DOCUMENTS
`2008 / 0103637 Al *
`5 / 2008 Bliven
`2010 / 0011524 A1 *
`1 / 2010 Roeback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
`2011 / 0192857 A1 *
`8 / 2011 Rothbaum . . . . . .
`* cited by examiner
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`F16B 2 / 20
`701 / 1
`B08B 1 / 00
`15 / 105
`B25F 1 / 00
`220 / 694
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`APPARATUS FOR CLEANING VIEW
`SCREENS AND LENSES AND METHOD FOR
`THE USE THEREOF
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`It would be desirable in the art of manufacturing portable
`electronic devices to incorporate into such devices the
`cleaning apparatus . It would also be desirable in the art of
`providing accessories for portable electronic devices to
`5 provide a cleaning component that can be carried on an
`electronic device case .
`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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`CROSS - REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATIONS
`This application is a continuation of U . S . patent applica
`tion Ser . No . 15 / 597 , 005 , filed May 16 , 2017 , which is a
`In one aspect , the invention is a method of cleaning a view
`continuation of U . S . application Ser . No . : 14 / 343 , 665 , filed 10
`screen of an electronic device having at least one case
`Jul . 14 , 2014 , which is a national stage entry of PCT
`comprising wiping the view screen with a cleaning compo
`application No . : PCT / US2012 / 049562 , filed , Aug . 3 , 2012 ,
`nent wherein the cleaning component is configured to selec
`which claims priority from U . S . Provisional Application Ser .
`No . : 61 / 661 , 090 , filed Jun . 18 , 2012 , and U . S . Provisional 15 tively couple to the at least one case using a magnetic
`Application Ser . No . : 61 / 619 , 229 ; and U . S . Provisional
`attractive force .
`Application Ser . No . : 61 / 592 , 344 , filed Jan . 30 , 2012 ; and
`In another aspect , the invention is a cleaning component
`U . S . Provisional Application Ser . No . : 61 / 576 , 834 , filed
`for use on an electronic device view screen comprising a
`Dec . 16 , 2011 ; and U . S . Provisional Application Ser . No . :
`cleaning material covering at least one surface of a ferro
`61 / 569 , 093 , filed Dec . 9 . 2011 ; and U . S . Provisional Appli - 20 magnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate wherein the cleaning
`cation Ser . No . : 61 / 568 , 031 , filed Dec . 7 , 2011 ; and U . S .
`component has a maximum thickness of 1 . 5 cm .
`Provisional Application Ser . No . : 61 / 561 , 087 , filed Nov . 17 ,
`In still another aspect , the invention is a small electronic
`2011 ; and U . S . Provisional Application Ser . No . : 61 / 555 ,
`device comprising a case , a view screen , and internal
`310 , filed Nov . 3 , 2011 ; and U . S . Provisional Application
`electronic components wherein the view screen and internal
`Ser . No . : 61 / 515 , 752 , filed Aug . 5 , 2011 , the entire disclo - 25 electronic components are mounted within the case and the
`sure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its
`view screen is externally visible in at least one configuration
`entirety .
`of the case . Also , the case has a surface that is substantially
`diamagnetic and at least a part of the surface of the case has
`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`been configured to receive a cleaning component wherein :
`30 the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple
`1 . Field of the Invention
`to the at least one part of the surface of the case that has been
`configured to receive the cleaning component ; the at least
`The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning view
`one part of the surface of the case that has been configured
`screens . The invention particularly relates to such an appa
`to receive the cleaning component is ferromagnetic or
`ratus used with electrical devices .
`35 ferrimagnetic or overlays a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic
`2 . Background of the Art
`material ; and the cleaning component comprises a cleaning
`Cleaning lenses has long been an issue for the users of
`devices employing them . For example , telescopes , glasses ,
`material covering at least one surface of a ferromagnetic or
`binoculars , and cameras have long been used and keeping
`ferrimagnetic substrate .
`the lenses of such devices clean has been the subject of many
`Another aspect of the invention is a second case , that
`creative efforts .
`40 functions to protect an electronic device ' s primary case , and
`More recently , there are new devices to clean . With the
`has a surface that is substantially diamagnetic and at least a
`advent of portable electronic devices , it has become com -
`part of the surface of the second case has been configured to
`mon to observe such devices being used in many public
`receive a cleaning component wherein : the cleaning com
`venues . Such venues include coffee shops , restaurants , shop -
`ponent is configured to selectively couple to the at least one
`ping malls , and the like . These devices can be seen in just 45 part of the surface of the second case that has been config
`about any public setting .
`ured to receive the cleaning component ; the at least one part
`Many of the portable electronic devices have a view
`of the surface of the second case that has been configured to
`screen for displaying text . Some of these devices also are
`receive the cleaning component is ferromagnetic or ferri
`used for displaying photographs and in some cases movies .
`magnetic or overlays a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic mate
`The newest of these devices display photographs and movies 50 rial ; and the cleaning component comprises a cleaning
`material covering at least one surface of a ferromagnetic or
`in high definition .
`While the view screens are usually rugged , and often
`ferrimagnetic substrate .
`covered with a protective film or screen , they are still subject
`In
`still another aspect , the invention is
`a method of
`to becoming dirty . Oils from human skin , environmental
`cleaning a view screen or a lens for use with a mechanical
`liquids and powders , and even airborne aerosols and dust 55 or non - electronic device having a view screen or a lens
`can collect on a view screen and make it difficult to use .
`comprising wiping the view screen or lens with a cleaning
`Cleaning the view screen of a portable electronic device
`component wherein the cleaning component is configured to
`can be problematic . It is often not desirable to use materials
`selectively couple to the at least one part of the mechanical
`that are readily available to clean the view screen . For
`or non - electrical device using a magnetic attractive force .
`example , paper towels and paper napkins or sometimes 60
`In yet another aspect , the invention is a method of
`composed of materials that may scratch and thereby damage
`cleaning a view screen or a lens using a cleaning component
`a view screen .
`wherein the cleaning component is configured to adhere to
`Carrying appropriate cleaning materials is sometimes a
`portable object different from the object having the view
`problem . Cleaning devices are sometimes too bulky to be
`screen or lens .
`comfortably carried . In their rush to get ready in the morn - 65
`Another aspect of the invention is employing a cleaning
`ing , it is easy for users of electronic devices to forget or
`component having a magnet element to activate or deacti
`overlook such preparations for their day .
`vate a magnetic switch .
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`by employing a magnet , the switching device having ( i ) at
`In still another aspect , the invention is a cleaning com -
`least one magnet , ( ii ) a body surrounding the magnet , and
`ponent having a cleaning surface that is replaceable and held
`( iii ) at least one surface configured to contact any surface of
`in place within the cleaning component with a tacky adhe -
`the device , including the view screen ; wherein the surface
`sive wherein the tacky adhesive is directly on the surface of
`5 configured to contact the electronic apparatus is non - abra
`the non - cleaning surface or the tacky adhesive is in the form
`of a double sided tape .
`sive to the view screen of the apparatus .
`In another aspect , the invention is a method of conserving
`In yet another aspect , the invention is a cleaning compo
`nent having an external cover for protecting one both sides
`power when using a portable electronic device having a
`view screen and at least one switch that can activated or
`of a cleaning material wherein the external cover is revers -
`ible so that it may be folded over to expose the cleaning 10 de - activated by introducing a magnetic field to the at least
`surface .
`one switch wherein the switching device has at least one
`In still another aspect , the invention is a case for an
`magnet and at least one surface that is non - abrasive to the
`electronic device having a magnetic switch , and in the area
`surface of the view screen , wherein the method includes
`of the case over the magnetic switch , a recessed area that
`using the switching device to turn the portable electronic
`functions to facilitate a cleaning component having a magnet 15 device off when the portable electronic device is not in
`moving past the switch in order to activate or deactivate the
`actual use and then on when the portable electronic device
`is needed .
`switch .
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning system
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`having at least one element being a piece of clothing selected
`from the group consisting of a hat , helmet , sweatband or 20
`other headgear ; a jacket or coat ; a shirt or top ; a skirt or
`The above and other features and advantages of the
`pants ; and a shoe or boot , wherein the piece of clothing is
`present invention will become more apparent by describing
`configured to accept a cleaning component and the cleaning
`in detail embodiments thereof with reference to the attached
`component is held in place , at least in part , using a magnet .
`drawings in which :
`In yet another aspect , the invention may be cleaning 25
`FIG . 1A illustrates the top view of an embodiment of a
`system comprising a cleaning component and an area on a
`cleaning component ;
`device case configured to receive the cleaning component
`FIG . 1B illustrate the side view of an embodiment of a
`wherein the area of the device case configured to receive the
`cleaning component ;
`cleaning component and the cleaning component may be
`FIG . 2A illustrates the top view of a second embodiment
`used as a game wherein the cleaning component is tossed at 30 of a cleaning component ;
`the device case configured to receive the cleaning compo -
`FIG . 2B illustrate the side view of a second embodiment
`of a cleaning component ; and
`nent .
`In still another aspect , the invention is a stylus configured
`FIG . 2C illustrates an embodiment similar to that of FIG .
`to receive a cleaning component .
`2B , but having a tab ;
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning system
`FIG . 3 illustrates a computer case configured to receive a
`having at least one element being an accessory selected from
`cleaning component ;
`the group consisting of a purse , wallet , computer case , gun
`FIG . 4 illustrates a flip type phone case configured to
`case , glasses strap , gloves , backpack , and a belt , wherein the
`receive a cleaning component ;
`piece of clothing is configured to accept a cleaning compo -
`FIG . 5A illustrates a lateral type phone case configured to
`nent and the cleaning component is held in place , at least in 40 receive a cleaning component ;
`part , using a magnet .
`FIG . 5B illustrates the interaction of two components of
`Yet another aspect of the invention is a cleaning compo -
`the lateral type phone case configured to receive a cleaning
`nent for use on an electronic device view screen comprising
`component ;
`a cleaning material covering at least one surface of a
`FIG . 6 illustrates a cleaning component with a single
`ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate wherein the clean - 45 offset magnet ;
`ing component also includes a tab . In one embodiment , the
`FIG . 7 illustrates a cleaning component having multiple
`tab is elongated so that it can function as a stand to hold the
`layers ;
`FIG . 8 illustrates a cleaning component used with a set of
`electronic device upright .
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning device
`binoculars ;
`having a hard surface and cleaning surface and including at 50
`FIG . 9 illustrates a cleaning component employing a
`least one ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material within the
`structural feature to enhance adhesion ;
`cleaning device wherein the at least one ferromagnetic or
`FIG . 10A illustrates a cleaning component employing
`ferrimagnetic material may function to actuate a power
`replaceable cleaning surface held in place with a tacky
`switch or sensor that is capable of being actuated using a
`adhesive ;
`FIG . 10B illustrates the cleaning component of FIG . 10B
`magnet .
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning device
`wherein the acky adhesive is in the form of a double sided
`having additional functionality such as a remote control ,
`tape ;
`FIG . 11A illustrates a cleaning component employing a
`laser pointer or the like .
`In one aspect , the invention is a switching device for use
`revisable cover ;
`with a portable electronic device having a view screen and 60
`FIG . 11B illustrates a the cleaning component of FIG .
`at least one switch that can be activated or de - activated by
`11A where the cleaning surface is not attached to the cover ;
`introducing a magnetic field to the at least one switch
`IG . 11C illustrates a the cleaning component of FIG .
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`wherein the switching device has at least one magnet and at
`11A where the cleaning surface is detachable ;
`least one surface that is non - abrasive to the surface of the
`FIG . 12 illustrates a cleaning component including a
`view screen .
`65 brush ;
`In another aspect , the invention is a switching device for
`FIG . 13A illustrates a cap having a cleaning component
`an electronic apparatus that can be activated or deactivated
`located on the bill of the cap ;
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`flexible plastic , that serve to prevent scratches and blemishes
`FIG . 13B illustrates a bottom view of the bill of the cap
`on the primary case and sometimes to impart a bit of shock
`having a cleaning component located on the bill of the cap ;
`resistance as well .
`FIG . 13C illustrates a bottom view of the bill of the cap
`The term electronic device means such devices having a
`having a cleaning component located on the bill of the cap
`with the cleaning component in place ;
`5 view screen including , but not limited to
`cell phones ,
`smartphones , some cameras , some telescopes , some weap
`FIG . 14A illustrates a cleaning component having a
`" quick release ” capability ;
`ons scopes , tablet computers , laptop computers , DVD play
`ers , and the like . Other examples include computer moni
`FIG . 14B illustrates a cleaning component having a
`tors , televisions , laboratory apparatus ( both portable and non
`" quick release " capability with cleaning component in the
`10 portable ) , and the like . The method of this application may
`released state ;
`be used with any electronic device having a view screen .
`FIG . 15 illustrates a stylus for use with a cleaning
`The term “ selectively couple ” describes the process
`component ;
`wherein a cleaning component of the disclosure is applied to
`FIG . 16A illustrates a purse having a cleaning component
`an electronic device and adheres to it because of a magnetic
`attached thereto ;
`FIG . 16B illustrates an alternative embodiment of the 15 force . In one embodiment of the disclosure , there is suffi
`cient magnetic force to allow the cleaning component to
`purse having a cleaning component attached thereto ;
`FIG . 17A illustrates a top view of a cleaning component
`remain in place despite casual movements of the electronic
`device , but to still be easily removed by a human operator .
`having a tab and a magnetic tab hold - down ;
`FIG . 17B illustrates a side view of a cleaning component
`Turning to FIGS . 1A and 1B , a top and side view of a
`20 round cleaning component ( 100 ) are shown . As can be
`having a tab and a magnetic tab hold - down ;
`FIG . 17C illustrates a side view of a cleaning component
`observed , the cleaning component is covered with a cleaner
`having a tab and a magnetic tab hold - down with the tab in
`material ( 101 ) . Cleaner materials useful with the method and
`apparatus of the application include , but are not limited to
`the raised position ;
`FIG . 18 illustrates a side view of a cleaning component
`fabrics . Exemplary fabrics include microfiber cloths , open
`having a tab wherein the tab is elongated and functions as a 25 end weave microfiber cloths , double layer cloths wherein the
`outer layer which would make contact with a view screen is
`stand for an electronic device ;
`FIG . 19A illustrates a top view of a cleaning component
`a microfiber cloth , and combinations thereof . For the pur
`poses of this application , the term “ fabrics ” is defined to
`which may also be a switch for electronic devices having a
`further include non - plant materials such as animal skins
`magnetically activated switch or sensor ;
`FIG . 19B illustrates a side view of a cleaning component 30 and / or cloth prepared using synthetic materials or animal
`which may also be a switch for electronic devices having a
`materials . In at least one embodiment , the fabric may be a
`shammy ( a . k . a . chamois ) . In another preferred embodiment ,
`magnetically activated switch or sensor ;
`FIG . 20 illustrates a cleaning component which may also
`the cleaning material may be the material commonly known
`include a powered devices such as a remote control , laser
`in the art as a Micro Shamois Cloth such as is available from
`35 iKlear . Any cleaning material that can be used to clean a
`pointer or the like ;
`FIG . 21 illustrates a combination cleaner and glasses
`view screen that does not cause excessive wear or abrasions
`holder that is also buoyant ; and
`may be used with the method and apparatus of the applica
`FIG . 22 is a photograph illustrating an example of a
`tion . A ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate ( 102 ) is also
`device as illustrated in FIG . 21 preventing a pair of glasses
`shown .
`Turning to FIGS . 2A and 2 B , a side view of the cleaning
`from sinking ;
`FIG . 23 is an illustration of an embodiment which may be
`component , it can be seen that disposed within the cleaner
`material ( 201 ) is a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate
`used to affix objects to clothing .
`( 202 ) . The ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate may be
`FIG . 24 is an illustration of a tablet computer and a
`switching device of the application ;
`made of iron or other conventional ferrimagnetic and ferri
`FIG . 25 illustrates a side view of a the switching device 45 magnetic materials . In may also be a composite . Exemplary
`composites include combinations of aluminum , nickel , and
`in FIG . 24 ; and
`FIG . 26 is a photograph of a trademarked doll used as a
`cobalt compound with iron . Such composites may be made
`component of the switching device of the disclosure
`by sintering metals or by mixing the metallic components
`with a resin and injection molding . Mixtures of iron oxide
`perched on an APPLE iPad .
`50 and ceramic components such as barium and strontium
`DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED
`carbonate may be used to make ceramic magnets for use as
`EMBODIMENTS
`the Ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrates useful with
`the application . For the purposes of this application , rare
`One embodiment of the invention is a method of cleaning
`earth magnets , such as but not limited to samarian and
`a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case 55 neodymium based magnets , are ferrimagnetic and ferrimag
`comprising wiping the view screen with a cleaning compo -
`netic materials and may be used to prepare the Ferromag
`nent wherein : the cleaning component is configured to
`netic or ferrimagnetic substrates useful with the application .
`selectively couple to the at least one case using a magnetic
`Any magnetic material or material that is attracted to mag
`attractive force . For the purposes of this application , the
`nets may be used to prepare the Ferromagnetic or ferrimag
`term “ at least one case ” means the primary case used by a 60 netic substrates useful with the application .
`manufacturer to hold and protect the individual electronic
`In another embodiment , the invention is a cleaning com
`components of which an electronic device is composed , but
`ponent for use on an electronic device view screen com
`it can also mean a protective case that functions to protect
`prising a cleaning material covering at least one surface of
`the primary case . For example , a smartphone generally
`a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate wherein the
`comprises electronics disposed within a rigid shell like case . 65 cleaning component has a maximum thickness of 1 . 5 cm .
`This would be the primary case . There are available protec -
`Turning to FIGS . 2A and 2B , a top and side view of a
`tive cases , often made of leather , rubber , and / or rigid are
`rectangular cleaning component is shown . In this embodi
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`nent can be coupled . For these applications , it is often
`ment , a cleaner material ( 201 ) is shown surrounding , on both
`desirable to make the cleaning component rectangular in
`sides , a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate ( 202 ) that
`is rectangular in shape .
`shape . Still , other shapes would be within the scope of the
`claims of this application .
`In some embodiments , the cleaning material is present
`Another embodiment of the application invention is a
`only on one side of the substrate . On the other side of the 5
`small electronic device comprising a case , a view screen ,
`substrate is a different material that is selected to facilitate
`and internal electronic components wherein the view screen
`movement of the cleaning component on a view screen or to
`and internal electronic components are mounted within the
`protect from a hostile environment . This material may be
`case . In this embodiment , the view screen is externally
`textured or it may be one that has a higher coefficient of
`friction than the cleaning material . In a variation of this 10 visible in at least one configuration of the case and the case
`embodiment , the cleaning component may include a tab that
`has a surface that is substantially diamagnetic . At least a part
`can be pinched to facilitate moving the cleaning component
`of the surface of the case has been configured to receive a
`In still another variation , in this latter embodiment , the tab
`cleaning component . Further , the cleaning component is
`may be constructed such that it can lay down in order to
`configured to selectively couple to the at least one part of the
`lower the profile of the cleaning component . Turning to FIG . 15 surface of the case that has been configured to receive the
`2C , a cleaning component otherwise identical to that of
`cleaning component ; the at least one part of the surface of
`FIGS . 2A and 2B is shown , except that a tab ( 203 ) is shown
`the case that has been configured to receive the cleaning
`in the raised position .
`component is ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic or overlays a
`The dimensions of the cleaning component may vary
`ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material ; and the cleaning
`according to its intended use . For example , one class of 20 component comprises a cleaning material covering at least
`small electronic devices upon which the cleaning compo
`one surface of a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate .
`nents may be employed is cell phones . The cell phone class
`It may be desirable , in some applications , to make the
`includes both cell phones and devices combining cell phone
`cleaning components such that they have beveled edges .
`functionality with computing power such as the so called
`Such components could be particularly useful when coupled
`smart phones . When the cleaning component will be used 25 with devices having a case configured to accept the cleaning
`with a cell phone , it may have dimensions ranging as
`component wherein there is a ridge configured to accept the
`follows . Length may range from about 2 . 1 cm to about 0 . 5
`beveled edge to more securely hold it in place .
`cm . In one embodiment , the length may be about 1 . 7 cm .
`Some electronic devices have view screens that are
`Width may range from
`1 . 9 cm to about 0 . 5 cm . In one
`always visible . Exemplary of this are some cell phones and
`30 tablet computers that do not have covers . Other devices such
`embodiment , the width may be about 1 . 7 cm .
`Another class of small electronic devices is the so called
`as laptops have view screens that may be seen only when the
`tablet computers . When the cleaning component will be used
`cover is lifted .
`with a tablet computer , it may have dimensions ranging as
`In embodiments of the disclosure where a case has been
`follows . Length may range from about 7 . 5 cm
`to about 0 . 6
`configured to receive a cleaning component , it may be so
`cm . In one embodiment , the length may be about 2 . 5 cm . 35 configured in several ways . In one embodiment , such a case
`Width ma