Patent ID: 6249277
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A finger stylus for a touch screen comprising:a flexible non-metallic elastic ring or a flexible strap having distal ends, each of the distal ends including at least parts of an interconnect fastener, the strap forming a wraparound for a human fingertip such that in use the bonding of the interconnect fastener parts about the fingertip firmly holds the strap against the fingertip;wherein the ring or strap includes an intermediate portion including a loophole extending from an exterior surface of the intermediate portion, the loophole being formed by at least two cuts in the strap or ring intermediate portion; andfurther including a longitudinal stylus rod extending through said loophole in a semi-friction-fit connection with the loophole, the rod in use being positioned to extend through the loophole generally transversely to the ring or strap and above or to the side and beyond a user's fingertip for touching a touch screen.