Abstract:
A magnification device for a display screen of an electronic device that can be selectively sized to fit directly thereon. The magnification device is of a thin, flexible synthetic resin sheet having distributed magnification and static adhesion properties that can easily be cut to size to fit the display screen venue to be magnified.

Description:
This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/872,855, filed on Dec. 5, 2006. 

   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Technical Field 
   This invention relates generally to a display screen magnifying device and more particularly the invention relates to a display screen magnifying device which fits over the display screen of a cellular telephone magnifying the display screen. 
   2. Description of Prior Art 
   Prior art magnification devices for use primarily on cell phones which in addition to serving as a practical means of communication while on the go, technological advantages have evolved cellular telephones into mini computers. These devices are capable of keeping consumers abreast of the latest stock market quotes, providing wireless internet access and delivering local weather updates and have become practically indispensable to millions the world over. 
   As technology changes on virtually a daily basis, cellular telephones are continuously evolving to incorporate new features to make these devices even more convenient for the consumer. Whether one wants a phone that can take pictures or allow for hands free usage or both, there is certain to be a model readily available for that user. One of the effective results from the advancement of cellular technology is that the display screens have gotten smaller and unfortunately this can prove quite a challenge for consumers who suffer from some form of vision impairment. Whether needing to see who is calling via caller I.D. or wanting to check e-mail through the phone, the user is typically required to use spectacles or even corrective lenses and still have difficulty seeing the information on the screen. 
   A number of prior art magnification devices have been developed for such applications, see for example U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,007,459, 6,084,962 and 6,275,333. 
   In U.S. Pat. No. 6,007,459 a displayed magnifier can be seen of a magnifying lens is positioned in a holder that can be attached over a display to be magnified. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 6,084,962 is directed to a display window for a handset in which a radio telephone has a display window on which information indicia is displayed. 
   Finally, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,275,333 claims a magnification device for a display window of an electronic communication device. Multiple magnification inserts are provided for a mounting frame which is positioned on the device by ancillary means allowing selective magnification determination by replacing the magnification insert. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   A size configurable magnification device for viewing of information display screens of electronic devices such as cell phones. The magnification device is formed of a flexible synthetic resin sheet material having magnification properties formed therewithin. Selective size application is achieved by cutting to custom dimensions of the display to be covered by the device under static attraction thereto. 

   
     DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view illustrating a standard cellular telephone with a display screen. 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view illustrating a display screen magnification device of the invention positioned on the cellular telephone display screen. 
       FIG. 3  is a side elevational view of the magnifying device of the invention. 
       FIG. 4  is an end view thereof. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
   Referring now to  FIG. 3  of the drawings, the present invention is directed towards a display screen magnifying device  10  for magnifying a display screen  13  of a cellular telephone  11 . Basically, the display screen magnifying device  10  is of a translucent magnifying strip  12  which is sized and shaped to fit over the display screen  13  as seen in  FIG. 2  of the drawings. 
   Preferably, the strip  12  is substantially rectangular in shape measuring approximately, in this example, four inches in length and three inches in width. While the strip  12  has been described as being substantially rectangular in shape and having particular dimensions, it is within the scope of the present invention for the strip  12  to have other sizes and shapes. 
   The strip  12  of the display screen magnifying device  10  of the invention is preferably constructed from a clear synthetic resin film having electrostatic capabilities to facilitate a seamless fit over any surface. Providing the magnifying component, each strip  12  is infused with enlarged aspheric lightweight lensing L with a protective Cera-tec coating. The magnification strips can be layered providing two times (2×) with one layer, four times (4×) with two layers or six times (6×) with three layers in order to accommodate varying levels of visual impairment. 
   In use, the display screen magnifying device  10  of the invention is very simple and straightforward. First the user (not shown) removes a strip  12  from its packaging (not shown) and holds the strip over the cellular telephone display screen  13  to gauge the coverage. The strip  12  is cut to size using scissors (not shown) so that it fits a particular display screen  13  size as indicated in broken lines at  12 A. Next the user simply places the shaped lens  12 A on the display screen  13  pressing downwardly so the static cling forms complete coverage of the viewing area of the display screen  13 . As a result the user need only glance at the display screen  13  to see the display information I clearly and accurately without pause as illustrated in  FIG. 2  of the drawings. The numbers and words on the screen are enlarged so that the eye easily can see them and the lens strip  12 A works to expand the size of even the smallest of fonts. If desired, the strip  12 A can easily be pulled away from the cellular telephone  11  and put aside until needed again. 
   There are several significant benefits and advantages associated with the display screen magnifying device  10  of the present invention. Foremost, the display screen magnifying device  10  offers visual impaired consumers a simple and effective means of enhancing the display screen  13  on their cellular telephones  11 . A line of electrostatic film strips featuring a magnifying component the display screen magnifying device  10  allows cellular telephone users to view their display screens  13  with expedience and ease in just a matter of seconds. In the manner, users would be able to avoid the hassle of trying to find their glasses or waste pressure minutes trying to discern the display information which can result in missing a very important phone call, for example. By using the display screen magnifying device  10 , consumers need only glance through the applied seamless strip  12 A to see words and numbers expanded up to six times their normal size. As a result, some users could conceivably leave their reading glasses behind when needing to answer the phone. Even those with 20/20 vision would appreciate the benefits of the display screen magnifying device  10  as this versatile product facilitates and even more effortless phone usage. The display screen magnifying device  10  can also be incorporated for use with other items such as watch faces and fuel gauges (not shown). 
   It will thus be seen that a new and novel magnifying display screen device has been illustrated and described and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention.