Touch screen protector
US9582040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2495
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for protecting a touch screen of a hand held electronic device having a front face that includes a touch screen portion and a non-functional band. The method of the invention comprises providing a touch screen protector comprising a film having front and back sides, an outer perimeter that corresponds to that of the device, and a transparent window; and an exposed adhesive along the outer perimeter of the film surrounding the transparent window; and removably attaching the protector upon the outer perimeter of the front face of the device via the exposed adhesive to form an enclosed air space between the transparent window of the film, the adhesive and the touch screen portion of the device.
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