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`( 12 ) United States Patent
`Mayfield et al .
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`( 10 ) Patent No .: US 10,589,320 B1
`( 45 ) Date of Patent :
`Mar. 17 , 2020
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`( * ) Notice :
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`( 54 ) SYSTEM COMPRISING A PORTABLE
`SWITCHING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A
`PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
`( 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 .: 16 / 698,223
`( 22 ) Filed :
`Nov. 27 , 2019
`Related U.S. Application Data
`( 63 ) Continuation of application No. 16 / 502,935 , filed on
`Jul . 3 , 2019 , now Pat . No. 10,493,496 , which is a
`continuation of application No. 16 / 460,770 , filed on
`Jul . 2 , 2019 , which is a continuation of application
`No. 16 / 388,691 , filed on Apr. 18 , 2019 , now
`abandoned , which is a continuation of application No.
`( Continued )
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`Int . Ci .
`G06F 1/16
`H05K 5/00
`H05K 7700
`B08B 1/00
`A45C 11/00
`GO6F 1/32
`B08B 11/04
`H04M 1/21
`H04M 1/02
`H04B 1/3816
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`( 52 ) U.S. CI .
`B08B 1/006 ( 2013.01 ) ; A45C 11/00
`CPC
`( 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 ; GOOF 1/16 ; G06F 1/1601 ; G06F
`1/1603 ; G06F 1/1605 ; G06F 1/1607 ;
`GO6F 1/1609 ; G06F 1/1611 ; B08B 1/002 ;
`B08B 1/006
`361 / 679.01 , 679.02 , 679.21-679.3
`USPC
`See application file for complete search history .
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`References Cited
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`U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
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`5/2005 Abramov
`2005/0107131 A1 *
`2005/0284904 A1 * 12/2005 Knapp
`( Continued )
`Primary Examiner — Anthony M Haughton
`( 74 ) Attorney , Agent , or Firm
`Mossman , Kumar &
`Tyler , PC
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`HO4M 1/0258
`455 / 569.1
`A45F 5/02
`224/269
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`ABSTRACT
`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 .
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`16 / 041,594 , filed on Jul . 20 , 2018 , now Pat . No.
`10,272,474 , which is a continuation of application
`No. 15 / 852,000 , filed on Dec. 22 , 2017 , now Pat . No.
`10,259,021 , which is a continuation of application
`No. 15 / 597,005 , filed on May 16 , 2017 , now aban
`doned , which is a 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
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`application No. 61 / 555,310 , filed on Nov. 3 , 2011 ,
`provisional application No. 61 / 515,752 , filed on Aug.
`5 , 2011 .
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`( 56 )
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`References Cited
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`U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
`2006/0238281 A1 * 10/2006 Steinberg
`2008/0103637 A1 *
`5/2008 Bliven
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`2008/0244847 A1 * 10/2008 Richter
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`2009/0078478 A1 *
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`3/2009 Newman
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`2010/0011524 A1 *
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`1/2010 Roeback
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`2011/0192857 A1 *
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`8/2011 Rothbaum
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`* cited by examiner
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`HO1H 36/0013
`335/207
`F16B 2/20
`701/1
`A47L 25/00
`15/105
`G06F 3/03545
`178 / 19.01
`B08B 1/00
`15/105
`B25F 1/00
`220/694
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`that are readily available to clean the view screen . For
`example , paper towels and paper napkins or sometimes
`composed of materials that may scratch and thereby damage
`a view screen .
`Carrying appropriate cleaning materials is sometimes a
`CROSS - REFERENCE TO RELATED
`problem . Cleaning devices are sometimes too bulky to be
`APPLICATIONS
`comfortably carried . In their rush to get ready in the morn
`ing , it is easy for users of electronic devices to forget or
`This application is a continuation of U.S. patent applica
`overlook such preparations for their day .
`tion Ser . No. 16 / 502,935 , filed Jul . 3 , 2019 , which is a
`It would be desirable in the art of manufacturing portable
`continuation of U.S. patent application Ser . No. 16 / 460,770 ,
`electronic devices to incorporate into such devices the
`filed Jul . 2 , 2019 , which is a continuation of U.S. patent
`cleaning apparatus . It would also be desirable in the art of
`application Ser . No. 16 / 388,691 , filed Apr. 18 , 2019 , which
`providing accessories for portable electronic devices to
`is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser . No.
`/ 041 ,
`provide a cleaning component that can be carried on an
`594 , filed Jul . 20 , 2018 , which is a continuation of U.S.
`patent application Ser . No. 15 / 852,000 , filed Dec. 22 , 2017 , 15 electronic device case .
`which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser . No.
`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
`15 / 597,005 , filed May 16 , 2017 , which is a continuation of
`U.S. application Ser . No. 14 / 343,665 , filed Jul . 14 , 2014 ,
`which is a national stage entry of PCT application No .:
`In one aspect , the invention is a method of cleaning a view
`PCT / US2012 / 049562 , filed , Aug.
`2012 , which claims 20 screen of an electronic device having at least one case
`priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser . No. 61/661 ,
`comprising wiping the view screen with a cleaning compo
`090 , filed Jun . 18 , 2012 , and U.S. Provisional Application
`nent wherein the cleaning component is configured to selec
`tively couple to the at least one case using a magnetic
`Ser . No. 61 / 619,229 , filed Apr. 2 , 2012 ; 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 Dec. 25
`for use on an electronic device view screen comprising a
`16 , 2011 ; and U.S. Provisional Application Ser . No. 61/569 ,
`cleaning material covering at least one surface of a ferro
`093 , filed Dec. 9 , 2011 ; and U.S. Provisional Application
`Ser . No. 61 / 568,031 , filed Dec. 7 , 2011 ; and U.S. Provisional
`magnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate wherein the cleaning
`Application Ser . No. 61 / 561,087 , filed Nov. 17 , 2011 ; and
`component has a maximum thickness of 1.5 cm .
`In still another aspect , the invention is a small electronic
`U.S. Provisional Application Ser . No. 61 / 555,310 , filed Nov. 30
`device comprising a case , a view screen , and internal
`3 , 2011 ; and U.S. Provisional Application Ser . No. 61/515 ,
`752 , filed Aug. 5 , 2011 , the entire disclosure of which is
`electronic components wherein the view screen and internal
`electronic components are mounted within the case and the
`incorporated herein by reference in its entirety .
`view screen is externally visible in at least one configuration
`35 of the case . Also , the case has a surface that is substantially
`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`diamagnetic and at least a part of the surface of the case has
`been configured to receive a cleaning component wherein :
`1. Field of the Invention
`the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple
`The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning view
`to the at least one part of the surface of the case that has been
`screens . The invention particularly relates to such an appa- 40 configured to receive the cleaning component ; the at least
`one part of the surface of the case that has been configured
`ratus used with electrical devices .
`to receive the cleaning component is ferromagnetic or
`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 45 material covering at least one surface of a ferromagnetic or
`ferrimagnetic substrate .
`devices employing them . For example , telescopes , glasses ,
`binoculars , and cameras have long been used and keeping
`Another aspect of the invention is a second case , that
`the lenses of such devices clean has been the subject of many
`functions to protect an electronic device's primary case , and
`has a surface that is substantially diamagnetic and at least a
`creative efforts .
`More recently , there are new devices to clean . With the 50 part of the surface of the second case has been configured to
`receive a cleaning component wherein : the cleaning com
`advent of portable electronic devices , it has become com
`mon to observe such devices being used in many public
`ponent is configured to selectively couple to the at least one
`venues . Such venues include coffee shops , restaurants , shop
`part of the surface of the second case that has been config
`ping malls , and the like . These devices can be seen in just
`ured to receive the cleaning component ; the at least one part
`about any public setting .
`55 of the surface of the second case that has been configured to
`Many of the portable electronic devices have a view
`receive the cleaning component is ferromagnetic or ferri
`screen for displaying text . Some of these devices also are
`magnetic or overlays a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic mate
`used for displaying photographs and in some cases movies .
`rial ; and the cleaning component comprises a cleaning
`The newest of these devices display photographs and movies
`material covering at least one surface of a ferromagnetic or
`60 ferrimagnetic substrate .
`in high definition .
`While the view screens are usually rugged , and often
`In still another aspect , the invention is a method of
`covered with a protective film or screen , they are still subject
`cleaning a view screen or a lens for use with a mechanical
`to becoming dirty . Oils from human skin , environmental
`or non - electronic device having a view screen or a lens
`liquids and powders , and even airborne aerosols and dust
`comprising wiping the view screen or lens with a cleaning
`can collect on a view screen and make it difficult to use .
`65 component wherein the cleaning component is configured to
`Cleaning the view screen of a portable electronic device
`selectively couple to the at least one part of the mechanical
`can be problematic . It is often not desirable to use materials
`or non - electrical device using a magnetic attractive force .
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`In one aspect , the invention is a switching device for use
`In yet another aspect , the invention is a method of
`with a portable electronic device having a view screen and
`cleaning a view screen or a lens using a cleaning component
`at least one switch that can be activated or de - activated by
`wherein the cleaning component is configured to adhere to
`introducing a magnetic field to the at least one switch
`portable object different from the object having the view
`5 wherein the switching device has at least one magnet and at
`screen or lens .
`least one surface that is non - abrasive to the surface of the
`Another aspect of the invention is employing a cleaning
`component having a magnet element to activate or deacti
`view screen .
`In another aspect , the invention is a switching device for
`vate a magnetic switch .
`an electronic apparatus that can be activated or deactivated
`In still another aspect , the invention is a cleaning com
`by employing a magnet , the switching device having ( i ) at
`ponent having a cleaning surface that is replaceable and held
`least one magnet , ( ii ) a body surrounding the magnet , and
`in place within the cleaning component with a tacky adhe
`( iii ) at least one surface configured to contact any surface of
`sive wherein the tacky adhesive is directly on the surface of
`the device , including the view screen ; wherein the surface
`the non - cleaning surface or the tacky adhesive is in the form
`configured to contact the electronic apparatus is non - abra
`of a double sided tape .
`sive to the view screen of the apparatus .
`In yet another aspect , the invention is a cleaning compo
`In another aspect , the invention is a method of conserving
`nent having an external cover for protecting one both sides
`power when using a portable electronic device having a
`of a cleaning material wherein the external cover is revers
`view screen and at least one switch that can activated or
`ible so that it may be folded over to expose the cleaning
`20 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
`moving past the switch in order to activate or deactivate the 25 device off when the portable electronic device is not in
`switch .
`actual use and then on when the portable electronic device
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning system
`is needed .
`having at least one element being a piece of clothing selected
`from the group consisting of a hat , helmet , sweatband or
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`other headgear ; a jacket or coat ; a shirt or top ; a skirt or 30
`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
`FIG . 1A illustrates the top view of an embodiment of a
`system comprising a cleaning component and an area on a 35
`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
`the device case configured to receive the cleaning compo- 40 of a cleaning component ;
`FIG . 2B illustrate the side view of a second embodiment
`nent .
`In still another aspect , the invention is a stylus configured
`of a cleaning component ; and
`to receive a cleaning component .
`FIG . 2C illustrates an embodiment similar to that of FIG .
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning system
`2B , but having a tab ;
`having at least one element being an accessory selected from 45
`FIG . 3 illustrates a computer case configured to receive a
`the group consisting of a purse , wallet , computer case , gun
`cleaning component ;
`case , glasses strap , gloves , backpack , and a belt , wherein the
`FIG . 4 illustrates a flip type phone case configured to
`piece of clothing is configured to accept a cleaning compo
`receive a cleaning component ;
`nent and the cleaning component is held in place , at least in
`FIG . 5A illustrates a lateral type phone case configured to
`50 receive a cleaning component ;
`part , using a magnet .
`Yet another aspect of the invention is a cleaning compo
`FIG . 5B illustrates the interaction of two components of
`nent for use on an electronic device view screen comprising
`the lateral type phone case configured to receive a cleaning
`a cleaning material covering at least one surface of a
`component ;
`ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate wherein the clean
`FIG . 6 illustrates a cleaning component with a single
`ing component also includes a tab . In one embodiment , the 55 offset magnet ;
`tab is elongated so that it can function as a stand to hold the
`FIG . 7 illustrates a cleaning component having multiple
`layers ;
`electronic device upright .
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning device
`FIG . 8 illustrates a cleaning component used with a set of
`having a hard surface and cleaning surface and including at
`binoculars ;
`least one ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material within the 60
`FIG . 9 illustrates a cleaning component employing a
`cleaning device wherein the at least one ferromagnetic or
`structural feature to enhance adhesion ;
`ferrimagnetic material may function to actuate a power
`FIG . 10A illustrates a cleaning component employing
`switch or sensor that is capable of being actuated using a
`replaceable cleaning surface held in place with a tacky
`magnet .
`adhesive ;
`Another aspect of the invention is a cleaning device 65
`FIG . 10B illustrates the cleaning component of FIG . 10B
`wherein the tacky adhesive is in the form of a double sided
`having additional functionality such as a remote control ,
`laser pointer or the like .
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`selectively couple to the at least one case using a magnetic
`FIG . 11A illustrates a cleaning component employing a
`attractive force . For the purposes of this application , the
`revisable cover ;
`term “ at least one case ” means the primary case used by a
`FIG . 11B illustrates a the cleaning component of FIG .
`manufacturer to hold and protect the individual electronic
`11A where the cleaning surface is not attached to the cover ;
`FIG . 11C illustrates a the cleaning component of FIG . 5 components of which an electronic device is composed , but
`it can also mean a protective case that functions to protect
`11A where the cleaning surface is detachable ;
`FIG . 12 illustrates a cleaning component including a
`the primary case . For example , a smartphone generally
`comprises electronics disposed within a rigid shell like case .
`brush ;
`This would be the primary case . There are available protec
`FIG . 13A illustrates a cap having a cleaning component
`10 tive cases , often made of leather , rubber , and / or rigid are
`located on the bill of the cap ;
`FIG . 13B illustrates a bottom view of the bill of the cap
`flexible plastic , that serve to prevent scratches and blemishes
`having a cleaning component located on the bill of the cap ;
`on the primary case and sometimes to impart a bit of shock
`FIG . 13C illustrates a bottom view of the bill of the cap
`resistance as well .
`having a cleaning component located on the bill of the cap
`The term electronic device means such devices having a
`with the cleaning component in place ;
`15 view screen including , but not limited to cell phones ,
`FIG . 14A illustrates a cleaning component having a
`smartphones , some cameras , some telescopes , some weap
`ons scopes , tablet computers , laptop computers , DVD play
`" quick release ” capability ;
`FIG . 14B illustrates a cleaning component having a
`ers , and the like . Other examples include computer moni
`" quick release " capability with cleaning component in the
`tors , televisions , laboratory apparatus ( both portable and non
`20 portable ) , and the like . The method of this application may
`released state ;
`FIG . 15 illustrates a stylus for use with a cleaning
`be used with any electronic device having a view screen .
`The term “ selectively couple ” describes the process
`component ;
`FIG . 16A illustrates a purse having a cleaning component
`wherein a cleaning component of the disclosure is applied to
`an electronic device and adheres to it because of a magnetic
`attached thereto ;
`FIG . 16B illustrates an alternative embodiment of the 25 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
`having a tab and a magnetic tab hold - down ;
`device , but to still be easily removed by a human operator .
`FIG . 17B illustrates a side view of a cleaning component
`Turning to FIGS . 1A and 1B , a top and side view of a
`30 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 35 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
`which may also be a switch for electronic devices having a
`poses of this application , the term " fabrics ” is defined to
`further include non - plant materials such as animal skins
`magnetically activated switch or sensor ;
`FIG . 19B illustrates a side view of a cleaning component 40 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
`in the art as a Micro Shamois Cloth such as is available from
`include a powered devices such as a remote control , laser
`45 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
`may be used with the method and apparatus of the applica
`holder that is also buoyant ; and
`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 .
`FIG . 24 is an illustration of a tablet computer and a
`( 202 ) . The ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate may be
`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 55 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 .
`60 and ceramic components such as barium and strontium
`carbonate may be used to make ceramic magnets for use as
`DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED
`the Ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrates useful with
`EMBODIMENTS
`the application . For the purposes of this application , rare
`earth magnets , such as but not limited to samarian and
`One embodiment of the invention is a method of cleaning
`a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case 65 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 .
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`Any magnetic material or material that is attracted to mag
`For example , the length of cleaning component used with
`nets may be used to prepare the Ferromagnetic or ferrimag
`these devices may range from about 10 cm to about 1 cm .
`netic substrates useful with the application .
`The optimum length may range from about five cm to about
`In another embodiment , the invention is a cleaning com
`8 cm . The width may range from about 0.5 cm to about 5 cm .
`ponent for use on an electronic device view screen com
`5 The optimum width may be from about 0.5 to about 5 cm .
`prising a cleaning material covering at least one surface of
`Similar to the other classes , the cleaning component may be
`a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate wherein the
`as thin as a sheet of paper , but in most embodiments it will
`cleaning component has a maximum thickness of 1.5 cm .
`have a thickness of from about 0.5 cm to about 1 mm .
`Turning to FIGS . 2A and 2B , a top and side view of a
`For the larger devices , shape is generally not as critical .
`rectangular cleaning component is shown . In this embodi- 10 There are often larger areas to which the cleaning compo
`ment , a cleaner material ( 201 ) is shown surrounding , on both
`nent can be coupled . For these applications , it is often
`sides , a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate ( 202 ) that
`desirable to make the cleaning component rectangular in
`is rectangular in shape .
`shape . Still , other shapes would be within the scope of the
`In some embodiments , the cleaning material is present
`only on one side of the substrate . On the other side of the 15 claims of this application .
`Another embodiment of the application invention is a
`substrate is a different material that is selected to facilitate
`small electronic device comprising a case , a view screen ,
`movement of the cleaning component on a view screen or to
`protect from a hostile environment . This material may be
`and internal electronic components wherein the view screen
`textured or it may be one that has a higher coefficient of
`and internal electronic components are mounted within the
`friction than the cleaning material . In a variation of this 20 case . In this embodiment , the view screen is externally
`embodiment , the cleaning component may include a tab that
`visible in at least one configuration of the case and the case
`can be pinched to facilitate moving the cleaning component .
`has a surface that is substantially diamagnetic . At least a part
`In still another variation , in this latter embodiment , the tab
`of the surface of the case has been configured to receive a
`may be constructed such that it can lay down in order to
`cleaning component . Further , the cleaning component is
`lower the profile of the cleaning component . Turning to FIG . 25 configured to selectively couple to the at least one part of the
`2C , a cleaning component otherwise identical to that of
`surface of the case that has been configured to receive the
`FIGS . 2A and 2B is shown , except that a tab ( 203 ) is shown
`cleaning component ; the at least one part of the surface of
`in the raised position .
`the case that has been configured to receive the cleaning
`component is ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic or overlays a
`The dimensions of the cleaning component may vary
`according to its intended use . For example , one class of 30 ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material ; and the cleaning
`small electronic devices upon which the cleaning compo
`component comprises a cleaning material covering at least
`nents may be employed is cell phones . The cell phone class
`one surface of a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate .
`includes both cell phones and devices combining cell phone
`It may be desirable , in some applications , to make the
`functionality with computing power such as the so called
`cleaning components such that they have beveled edges .
`smart phones . When the cleaning component will be used 35 Such components could be particularly useful when coupled
`with a cell phone , it may have dimensions ranging as
`with devices having a case configured to accept the cleaning
`follows . Length may range from about 2.1 cm to about 0.5
`component wherein there is a ridge configured to accept the
`cm . In one embodiment , the length may be about 1.7 cm .
`beveled edge to more securely hold it in place .
`Width may range from 1.9 cm to about 0.5 cm . In

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