Finger sheaths
US9723879B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J17/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Finger sheaths provide individual finger coverings. The individual finger coverings prevent the transfer of germs, dirt, and other residual and harmful elements onto the user's fingers when contacting exposed surfaces or items as well as their transfer from the user's fingers to the user's mouth while eating finger foods. The individual finger coverings further prevent the transfer of residual elements from the finger food onto the user's fingers. The finger sheaths have a non-permeable organic composition that does no impart undesired tastes. The finger sheaths can be incorporated with antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties about the outside surface and a sanitizing gel on the inside surface. The finger sheaths can be incorporated with custom flavorings and imprinted with digestible dyes to present custom patterns.
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