22 patents in this list

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People handle and carry around their mobile phones everywhere they go in their daily lives. This continuous interaction between bacteria and germs could result in disease.

 

Even though sanitizing phones can be beneficial, not all bacteria will be removed. Mobile phone covers with antibacterial qualities solve this issue.

1. Protective Antimicrobial Cover for Electronic Devices with Full Enclosure

Janet Cochran, 2023

A protective cover for electronic devices like smartphones and tablets encloses the device completely to prevent germs and bacteria from touching the screen and body. The cover has a transparent front and rear layers that allow the touchscreen and camera to be used while sealed. It fastens with a zipper or flap at the bottom to enclose the device fully. This provides a barrier against external contaminants without needing frequent cleaning or harsh chemicals. The cover can also have coatings like antimicrobial or anti-static.

2. Portable UV Light Disinfection Feature for Antibacterial Mobile Phone Cases

Peter Garth Levandowski, John Phillip Levandowski, II, 2023

A UV light disinfection feature integrated into a protective phone case provides a portable and convenient way to disinfect surfaces using UV light. The case has a flat UV light module that nests in a recess when not in use. It is tethered to the case with a cable that is also stored in a recessed channel. This allows the UV light panel to be easily accessed and used to disinfect surfaces like phone screens and case surfaces. The battery and control board for the UV light are also stored flatly in the case.

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3. UV-C Light Sterilization System for Antibacterial Mobile Phone Cases

Zeinab Bazzi, 2022

A selective sterilization system for mobile phone cases keeps phones clean and germ-free. The system has a UV-C light source that is activated when the phone is placed in the case. The UV-C light kills germs and sterilizes the phone and case. The UV-C light is contained within the case and directed only inward, so it doesn't harm the user.

4. Stretchable Antimicrobial Protective Cases for Electronic Devices

Phillip Jack SNOKE, Justin BAUM, 2022

This is an antimicrobial protective case for electronic devices like cell phones that can be stretched to fit devices of different sizes and provides antibacterial action. The case is made of a soft, stretchable fabric enhanced with antimicrobial metals or compounds. It has overlapping layers joined except for an opening. The fabric stretches to match the device size and snugly encloses it. The inner surfaces are soft to avoid scratching. This allows the case to be stretched around the device, maintaining contact with surfaces for antibacterial action and reaching depressions.

5. Sterile, Disposable Covers for Touchscreen Devices to Prevent Bacterial and Viral Contamination

Jose M. Schmidt, Veronica Schmidt, 2022

Disposable, sterile cover for touchscreen devices like smartphones and tablets that fully encloses the device and prevents contamination from viruses and bacteria without affecting functionality. The cover has a clear, adhesive body that attaches to the touchscreen and rear of the device. It provides a sealed barrier that prevents direct contact with germs. The cover can be easily replaced after each use to maintain hygiene.

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6. Elastic Sanitary Covers for Communication Devices to Prevent Germ Spread

Jose Llaca, 2021

Sanitary covers for communication devices like phones to prevent spread of germs and viruses between multiple users. The covers have two parts that fit over the mouthpiece and earpiece to create physical barriers. A connective strip connects them. The covers can be easily installed and removed without mechanical fastenings. They are made of elastic material to conform to device shapes. The covers can be cleaned before and after use.

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7. UV Light-Based Disinfection and Charging System for Mobile Devices

UV Partners, Inc., 2021

Disinfection systems for mobile devices that provide reliable, automated, and safe disinfection while also charging the devices. The systems use UV light for disinfection but with features to prevent overdosing and user exposure. The devices are placed in UV-transmissive cases that allow 360-degree disinfection of the device and case. The cases can have UV-reflective layers to direct UV light. The disinfection chargers have sensors to shut off UV when opened and log exposure. The cases and chargers have interfaces to show disinfection and charge status.

8. UV-C Light Sanitizing Device Covers for Electronic Devices

Glenn D. Goodman, Brian Axler, Gary Goodman, 2021

Invertible device covers can sanitize electronic devices like tablets, smartphones, earbuds, and laptops. The cases have UV-C light sources that can be turned on to sanitize the enclosed device when it is not in use.

9. Silver-Infused Fabric Pouch for Chemical-Free Sanitization of Electronic Devices

Donn Molineux, 2021

A reusable, stretchable pouch made from a silver-infused fabric to clean and sanitize electronic devices like smartphones and laptops without liquids or chemicals. The pouch has a silver-impregnated yarn woven into a fabric that cleans and disinfects the devices when stored inside. The silver inhibits bacterial growth and kills pathogens like viruses and fungi. The pouch conforms to the device shape and covers most surfaces to provide thorough cleaning. It can be reused multiple times without cleaning between uses. The silver-infused fabric provides passive sanitization without liquids or chemicals.

10. Disposable Antibacterial Case for Mobile Devices with Convertible Configuration

Ashley Tener, 2021

A disposable case for mobile devices like smartphones provides protection against infectious agents like viruses and bacteria. The case has a removable fastener, such as a strap or drawstring, that can be attached to retain the device inside. The case material is made of a barrier material like nitrile rubber that prevents viruses and bacteria from penetrating. The case can convert between a relaxed configuration for inserting the device and a fitted configuration with the fastener to secure it.

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11. Disposable Antimicrobial Bags for Electronic Devices to Prevent Cross-Contamination

Boehringer Technologies, LP, 2020

Disposable bag for isolating electronic devices like phones and tablets to prevent cross-contamination. The bag has two panels that seal shut around the device with a fold-over flap secured by adhesive. One panel is touchscreen compatible. The bag may contain antimicrobial agents and include a tear line to open it after use. It can be dispensed from a stack in a dispenser.

12. Hygienic Protective Bag Dispenser System for Mobile Devices

MOBILE GUARD RX, LLC, 2020

Dispensing system for hygienic protective bags for mobile devices to prevent contamination and spread of germs. The system has a dispenser housing with a slot for withdrawing a protective bag from a roll. The slot width is larger than the bag width to allow easy retrieval. The slot intersects with a narrower section to facilitate opening the bag. This prevents contamination of multiple bags in the roll. An external shelf below the slot supports the opened bag and device.

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13. Self-Sanitizing, Signal-Amplifying Antimicrobial Case for Electronic Devices

Donn Molineux, 2019

A stretchable, antimicrobial case for electronic devices that self-sanitizes the device and prevents contamination. The case made from a stretchable fabric impregnated with silver particles that inhibit microbial growth. It has an opening to insert the electronic device and finger pockets to hold it. The case amplifies WiFi signals when in contact with the device.

14. Sterilizable Enclosure for Portable Electronic Devices to Prevent Contamination

Stryker Corporation, 2018

Sterilizable enclosure for securing portable electronic devices like iPads in medical environments to prevent contamination and enable easy sterilization. The enclosure has a pivoting base and frame that close around the device with a seal in between. This seals off the device from contaminants. A transparent panel abuts the touchscreen for operation. A locking mechanism secures the enclosure shut.

15. Disposable Antibacterial Sleeve for Electronic Device Contamination Prevention

Nice Touch, LLC, 2018

Disposable protective sleeve for electronic devices that prevents contamination and transmission of bacteria between users by creating a sealed barrier around the device. The sleeve has a front and back panel with a removable expandable sheet that folds inward to seal the bottom. The top is sealed with a fastener. This allows the device to be placed inside and used while sealed in the sleeve. The expandable sheet can expand to stand the sleeve upright. The sleeve is disposed of after each use to prevent contamination transfer.

16. UV LED-Embedded Mobile Phone Cases for On-the-Go Sterilization

Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd., 2018

Portable terminal sterilization system that can be carried along with the device and easily sterilize it without requiring separate equipment. The system uses UV LEDs in the device's casing or cover to sterilize the device's surfaces. The UV LEDs can be activated by pressing a protrusion or winding/unwinding a cover section. The UV LEDs are powered by the device's NFC antenna. A rotating cover can also be used to shield the UV LEDs during sterilization.

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17. Antimicrobial and Fragrance-Infused Cell Phone Cases

Al Santelli, 2017

Cell phone case with antimicrobial and fragrance properties. The case has an additive inside that provides desired functions without using a propellant. The additive can be a fragrance to improve the scent of the case, and also an antimicrobial agent like silver to make the case antimicrobial. This reduces or eliminates bacteria on the case surface. The antimicrobial properties of the case can be 99.9%.

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18. Integrated Antimicrobial Protection in Mobile Device Housings

Steven Powell, 2017

Antimicrobial mobile communication devices like smartphones with housing embedded or coated with biocides to inhibit microbial growth on the device. The biocides can be organic or inorganic, like silver and zinc ions or nanoparticles, distributed throughout the case and touchscreen. This provides antimicrobial protection without the need for cleaning since the biocides are an integral part of the device. It enables using the devices in sterile environments like operating rooms where contamination is a concern.

19. Smartphone Case with Detachable Antifungal Coating Activated by Display Light

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, 2017

Antifungal cover for electronic devices like smartphones with a detachable cover having an antifungal coating that can be attached to the device to protect the display from fungal growth. When the cover is on, the display emits light to activate the antifungal properties of the coating. The device detects when the cover is attached and switches to an antifungal mode where the display emits the activating light. This provides an easy and cost-effective way to make displays antifungal without applying separate substances.

20. Antimicrobial Device Covers for Reducing Germ Transfer in Medical Settings

Clear Image, dba Clear Bags, 2016

Antimicrobial covers for wireless electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria in medical facilities. The covers have an enclosure with openings to insert and remove the device. The enclosure is made of a material with an antimicrobial coating throughout. This limits germ transfer between devices and surfaces by containing them inside the covered device. The covers can be chemically treated or made from antimicrobial polymers to provide long-lasting antimicrobial protection.

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Long-term germ prevention, material durability, and user-friendliness are some of the problems these solutions address. The examined patents illustrate numerous ways, including complete device enclosure, the creation of antimicrobial materials, and integrated UV light disinfection.