Users are becoming aware of the protection that is available to prevent incidental and major damage to their mobile devices. Communications and data have grown as reflected in the popularity of mobile device usage. Additionally, the cost of mobile devices has risen and the cost of repairing damaged mobile devices has kept pace with the cost increases. Many users have difficulties in applying the protection products available. What is needed is a product that provides mobile device protection with simple application steps.
In the following description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which are shown by way of illustration a specific example in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
General Overview:
It should be noted that the descriptions that follow, for example, in terms of a liquid solution twist pen method and devices are described for illustrative purposes and the underlying system can apply to any number and multiple types of application tips. In one embodiment of the present invention, the liquid solution twist pen method and devices can be configured using a liquid solution. The liquid solution twist pen method and devices can be configured to include a brush tip and can be configured to include a sponge tip using the present invention.
The term “liquid solution” as used herein is a combination of a liquid component including, water, different types of alcohol, and other liquids when mixed with solids including nanoparticles of for example silicon dioxide (SiO2) also referred to as liquid glass, and titanium dioxide (TiO2), Silver (AG),), wherein the liquid solution can be any group of solid nanoparticles suspended in a fast evaporating liquid including, for example, ethanol and other elements. The terms may be used in their natural state without limiting the liquid solution to only that particular nanoparticle group and fast-evaporating liquid.
The terms “liquid solution elongated chamber” and “liquid solution holding elongated compartment” used herein are interchangeable without any change in meaning.
In another embodiment, the liquid solution fluid flows from the liquid solution elongated chamber to the tip with gravity causing the flow of the liquid solution when the twist pen is tilted with the tip in a downward direction towards the glass screen. In yet another embodiment the liquid solution elongated chamber portion of the twist pen is made of a flexible material. The liquid solution elongated chamber's flexible material allows the user to squeeze the liquid solution elongated chamber to cause pressure within the liquid solution elongated chamber to force the flow of the liquid solution towards and to the tip for application onto the glass screen.
The liquid solution application tip 120 deposits the liquid solution onto a mobile device glass screen.
The liquid solution flow is produced for receiving from the open tip orifice the predetermined amount of the liquid solution into the tip 240. Providing a protective layer by spreading the liquid solution with the tip over the glass screen surface of a mobile device 250. Complete the process by repeating the process until the entire glass screen surface of a mobile device has been covered with the liquid solution to create a screen protector 260 of one embodiment.
The Twist Pen Components:
In one embodiment the liquid component of the liquid solution is Ethanol, Other oils, and combinations for oleophobic properties; a combination of SiO2, TiO2, Ethanol, and other elements; a combination of SiO2, ethanol, and water; a combination of TiO2, Ethanol, and Water; a combination of SiO2, TiO2, water, and oils; or a combination of SiO2, TiO2, Silver (AG), and other elements.
In one embodiment the SiO2 solution is durable and transparent and forms a screen glass protector that bonds to the glass of a mobile device with enhanced scratch, moisture, and impact resistance. Silica dioxide (SiO2) is microscopic particles of glass suspended in a liquid solution. The SiO2 solution microscopic particles fill in the imperfections of the screen and form an additional layer of glass. The SiO2 solution coating increases the hardness of the glass screen, is fingerprint resistant, and fills-in imperfections to smooth the glass surface. A glass surface of a device is not smooth. The surface has microscopic valleys and ridges that can become points of weakness when exposed to external stress. When the SiO2 solution is applied, the glass particles in the SiO2 solution bond to the device's screen and fills-in the microscopic gaps while adding a very thin layer of protection over the screen. The glass particles in the SiO2 solution coating smooth the glass and significantly reduces the points of weakness. As a result, the hardness of the coated glass increases and results in a stronger screen.
A SiO2 solution kit includes a cleaning wipe, a microfiber cloth, a nano-glass coating wipe, and instructions. The instructions include a pre-cleaning device screen step. The user will thoroughly clean all glass surfaces with the cleaner supplied in sachet 1. Remove all traces of adhesive residue from any previously applied screen protector and allow the device screen to fully dry. Removing all traces of the cleaner is done by buffing the glass thoroughly with the microfiber cloth supplied.
Any adhesive residue or cleaner trace left on the glass surface will adversely affect the ability of SiO2 particles to bond to the glass. The next process step is applying the liquid glass to the mobile device glass screen and allowing maximum drying and bonding time. The user may also apply the coating to the back of the device, the next day. In one embodiment using a circular motion when applying the SiO2 solution to the glass surface using the coating wipe supplied in sachet 2. The SiO2 solution is applied to the complete screen surface and edges. The user will allow the glass surface to cure for at least 30 minutes. When dry a residue may be visible on the glass. Once fully dry, removing any excess residue is done with the microfiber towel supplied.
Ethanol is a colorless liquid alcohol that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars. Ethanol evaporates almost five times as fast as water. The twist pen is used to deposit in one embodiment the plurality of silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles suspended in ethanol and spread the liquid solution over the user's mobile device glass screen. The ethanol evaporates quickly covering the mobile device's glass screen with a layer of the plurality of silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the twist pen includes a blue light powered with a battery that can be rechargeable and configured to cure the liquid solution applied.
In yet another embodiment the body of the pen could be covered with a cloth such as microfiber or other that will be used to buff the protective liquid after it dries. In one embodiment the twist-turning handle 110 of
Common glass contains about 70-72 weight % of silicon dioxide (SiO2). The addition of 100% silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles to the surface of the mobile device glass screen create a harder surface that is more resistant to scratching and breaking. In other embodiments, the suspension liquids are different types of alcohol or other liquids including liquids that may be proprietary and trade secrets.
A twist device having a twist handle coupled to the proximal end of the liquid solution holding elongated compartment is configured to push a predetermined amount of the liquid solution out of the liquid solution holding elongated compartment 320. An open tip orifice coupled to the distal end of the liquid solution holding elongated compartment is configured to eject the predetermined amount of the liquid solution 330 into a tip device.
A tip coupled to the open tip orifice is configured to receive the predetermined amount of the liquid solution 340. The tip is further configured to apply the liquid solution onto the glass screen surface of a mobile device 350. The tip is further configured to spread the liquid solution with the tip over the glass screen surface of a mobile device 360. A plurality of different tips are coupled to the open tip orifice and configured to apply and spread the liquid solution over the glass screen surface of a mobile device 370 of one embodiment.
The Twist Pen:
The process to twist the twist-turning handle 110 expels a predetermined amount of the liquid solution into the liquid solution application tip 120 to deposit and spread the solution onto the glass screen is repeated until the entire glass screen has been covered. The liquid solution covering dries and creates a screen protector for the mobile device of one embodiment.
Twist Pen Brush Tip Application:
A Close-Up of the Twist Pen Brush Tip Applying the Protective Liquid:
The Twist Pin Brush Tip:
A Twist Pen Sponge Tip Applying the Protective Liquid:
A Close-Up of the Twist Pen Sponge Tip Applying the Protective Liquid:
The Twist Pin Sponge Tip:
A Twist Pen Drop Tip Applying the Protective Liquid:
A Close-Up of the Twist Pen Drop Tip Applying a Drop of the Protective Liquid:
The Twist Pin Drop Tip:
A Twist Pen Spreader Tip Applying the Protective Liquid:
A Close-Up of the Twist Pen Spreader Tip Spreading Drops of the Protective Liquid:
The Twist Pin Spreader Tip:
Twist Pen Liquid Solution Application Sensors:
Sensor detection of conditions affecting the user's mobile device is used to detect and measure the orientation, dropping and other movement, forces applied to the mobile device, chemicals coming in contact with the mobile device, temperature changes, and other external conditions that cause damage to the mobile device. The sensor detections and measurements are recorded on the memory device of the mobile device and are downloaded to a twist pen mobile device warranty platform periodically and on demand 1319.
Various sensors are included in at least one sensor of the twist pen app. The various sensors optionally are Flow Sensors/Detectors are electronic or electro-mechanical devices used to sense the movement of gases, liquids, or solids and provide signals to the inputs of control or display devices. A flow sensor can be all electronic—using ultrasonic detection from outside a pipeline, or Motion Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electronic devices that can sense the movement or stoppage of parts, people, etc., and supply signals to the inputs of control or display devices. Typical applications of motion detection are detecting the movement of equipment and materials, or,
Gas and Chemical Sensors/Detectors are fixed, or portable electronic devices used to sense the presence and properties of various gases or chemicals and relay signals to the inputs of controllers or visual displays, or Force Sensors/Transducers are electronic devices that measure various parameters related to forces such as weight, torque, load, etc. and provide signals to the inputs of control or display devices. A force sensor typically relies on a load cell, a piezoelectric device whose resistance changes under deforming loads including the forces applied during the spreading of the liquid solution on the mobile device glass screen, or Vision and Imaging Sensors/Detectors are electronic devices that detect the presence of objects or colors within their fields of view and convert this information into a visual image for display, or,
Temperature Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electronic devices that detect thermal parameters and provide signals to the inputs of control and display devices, or, Radiation Sensors/Detectors are electronic devices that sense the presence of alpha, beta, or gamma particles and provide signals to counters and display devices, or, Proximity Sensors are electronic devices used to detect the presence of nearby objects through non-contacting means, or, Pressure Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electro-mechanical devices that detect forces per unit area in gases or liquids and provide signals to the inputs of control and display devices, or,
Position Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electronic devices used to sense the positions of valves, doors, throttles, etc., and supply signals to the inputs of control or display devices, or, Photoelectric sensors are electrical devices that sense objects passing within their field of detection, although they are also capable of detecting color, cleanliness, and location if needed, or, Particle Sensors/Detectors are electronic devices used to sense dust and other airborne particulates and supply signals to the inputs of control or display devices, or, Motion Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electronic devices that can sense the movement or stoppage of parts, people, etc. and supply signals to the inputs of control or display devices, or,
Metal Detectors are electronic or electro-mechanical devices used to sense the presence of metal in a variety of situations ranging from packages to people, or, Level Sensors/Detectors are electronic or electro-mechanical devices used for determining the height of gases, liquids, or solids in tanks or bins and providing signals to the inputs of control or display devices, or, Leak Sensors/Detectors are electronic devices used for identifying or monitoring the unwanted discharge of liquids or gases, or, Humidity Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electronic devices that measure the amount of water in the air and convert these measurements into signals that can be used as inputs to control or display devices, or,
Gas and Chemical Sensors/Detectors are fixed, or portable electronic devices used to sense the presence and properties of various gases or chemicals and relay signals to the inputs of controllers or visual displays, or Force Sensors/Transducers are electronic devices that measure various parameters related to forces such as weight, torque, load, etc. and provide signals to the inputs of control or display devices. A force sensor typically relies on a load cell, a piezoelectric device whose resistance changes under deforming loads, or, Flow Sensors/Detectors are electronic or electro-mechanical devices used to sense the movement of gases, liquids, or solids and provide signals to the inputs of control or display devices, or,
Flame Detectors are optoelectronic devices used to sense the presence and quality of fire and provide signals to the inputs of control devices, or, Electrical Sensors/Detectors/Transducers are electronic devices that sense current, voltage, etc., and provide signals to the inputs of control devices or visual displays, or, Non-contact sensors are devices that do not require a physical touch between the sensor and the object being monitored to function, or, Infrared sensors use infrared light in various forms. Some detect the infrared radiation emitted by all objects.
Others cast infrared beams that are reflected back to sensors that look for interruptions of the beams, or Temperature sensors generally rely on RTDs or thermistors to sense changes in temperature through the change in electrical resistance that occurs in materials, or, non-contacting proximity sensors often use hall effect phenomena, eddy currents, or capacitive effects to detect the nearness of conductive metals. Other methods are used as well, including optical and laser. Where proximity sensors can be used to detect small changes in the positions of targets, simple on/off proximity switches use the same methods to detect, for instance, an open door, or,
Ultrasonic sensors measure the time between the emission and reception of ultrasonic waves to determine the distance to a tank's contents, for example. In another form, ultrasonic sensors detect the ultrasonic energy emitted by leaking air, etc., or Force and pressure sensors typically use strain gages or piezoelectric devices which change their resistance characteristics under applied loads. These changes can be calibrated over the linear ranges of the transducers to produce measures of weight (force) or pressure (force per unit area), or,
Vision sensors typically rely on CCD, infrared, or ultraviolet cameras to produce images that can be interpreted by software systems to detect flaws, sense barcodes, etc., or, Encoders are electromechanical devices that are used to convert linear or rotary motions to analog or digital output signals, or, Load Cells are mechanical or electronic devices designed to convert forces, either compressive, tensile, torsional, or shear, into electrical signals, or, Monitors are typically electronic devices used to remotely or conveniently view information as required of one embodiment.
Twist Pen Warranty Purchase:
Twist Pen Mobile Device Warranty Platform:
The platform computer 1530 displays twist pen mobile device warranty purchaser ID info 1540. The twist pen mobile device warranty platform 1500 is configured for receiving damage claims for at least one warranty plan coverage for different types of phone cases including non-foldable and foldable mobile devices that have verified complete twist pen applied screen protectors of one embodiment.
Twist Pen Warranty Claim:
The twist pen mobile device warranty platform 1620 demands the mobile device transmittal of at least one sensor of the twist pen app installed on the mobile device detection of the damage incident factors and transmits the measurements to the warranty platform 1625. At least one digital processor analysis of damage is made to determine if the damage claim is valid and payable 1630. At least one digital processor analysis of damage is used to make a claim validity determination 1640. If the claim validity determination is yes, then the claim is valid and the warranty purchaser paid for the damage 1650.
If the claim validity determination is no, then the claim is not valid and the warranty claim is denied 1660. The warranty damage claims include the processor analysis of the mobile device sensor. For example, every smartphone has a 3-dimensional coordinate system. Based on this system, sensors in your smartphone detect and record changes in real time. Motion sensors detect the movement, acceleration, and rotation along the three axes of the device's coordinate system. Some examples of motion sensors are accelerometers, gravity sensors, and gyroscopes. An accelerometer records the movement of your device along the three axes of the coordinate system. The X-axis measures the movement of your device from side to side, the Y-axis measures the movement along the top and bottom (including gravity), and the Z-axis measures the movement forward and backward.
A gyroscope measures the rotation along the three axes of the device's coordinate system. It detects the exact measure of your phone's rotation in radians per second. Position sensors record the physical location of the device. They do this by identifying your phone's coordinates—taking the world around them as a frame of reference and its orientation in 3-dimensional space. Phones use them for navigation, detecting screen orientation, and much more. Examples of position sensors are proximity sensors, GPS, and magnetometers.
A magnetometer senses your phone's orientation according to the earth's magnetic field. This sensor is essential to navigation and compass apps as it helps your phone identify directions and adjust the map accordingly. A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a sensor with antennas to help with navigation. It receives continuous signals from satellites that help calculate the distance traveled and the location of your phone. Environmental sensors detect any significant changes in the surroundings of your smartphone. For example, these include changes in the lighting, pressure, and temperature; adjusting the brightness when the auto-brightness is enabled, displaying temperature, measuring air pressure, and more. Examples of environmental sensors are ambient light sensors, thermometers, barometers, air-humidity sensors, etc.
Ambient light sensors measure the intensity of light around the device. These sensors detect the changes in brightness of the surroundings and record their intensity. Proximity sensors detect how close a certain object is to your phone. A quick example of this is your phone's display turning off when you pick up and answer a call. This helps save battery life and avoids accidental taps during phone calls. A Hall sensor is quite similar to a proximity sensor, except it detects changes in the magnetic fields around the device. When it senses a change in the magnetic field, it sends this data to the processor, turning off the phone's display. This sensor is specifically used to detect the magnets in flip covers. In this example, proximity sensors work by measuring the distance between the screen and your ear, and when the distance equals a set value, it turns off the display before your ear touches the screen.
Biometric sensors use physical attributes for identification and are typically used for security purposes. As physical features like fingerprints, irises, and faces are unique to a person, using them for identity authentication provides enhanced protection. Some of the biometric sensors are Fingerprint Scanners and Iris sensors. Atmospheric sensors detect several aspects of your device's surroundings like atmospheric pressure, ambient temperature, air humidity, etc. Atmospheric sensors include a Thermometer, Barometer, and Air humidity sensors of one embodiment.
A Click-to-Dispense Twist Pen:
A dispenser app operating on a user's mobile device configured to automatically record video of an application of the liquid solution onto the glass screen when the tip makes contact with the glass screen. The dispenser app is configured to display directions to a user on applying the liquid solution to the glass screen in a predetermined sequence. the dispenser app operating on the user automatically recognizes the tip when it contacts the glass screen and displays directions for the application of the liquid solution including starting the tip application at a particular section of the glass screen and making the application in a certain direction and following a path to cover the entire glass screen surface of one embodiment.
A Squeezable Soft Tube Pen:
A Liquid Curing Blue Light:
An Attachable Buffing Cloth:
A Rotating Buffer Handle:
A Two-Reservoir Pen Compartment:
The foregoing has described the principles, embodiments, and modes of operation of the present invention. However, the invention should not be construed as being limited to the particular embodiments discussed. The above-described embodiments should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and it should be appreciated that variations may be made in those embodiments by workers skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
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