Steven M Dinozzi

US Patent:

20090278818, Nov 12, 2009

Filed:

May 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/119277

Inventors:

Jon Mario DiNozzi - Middletown DE, US
Steven Michael DiNozzi - Middletown DE, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/033

US Classification:

345179

Abstract:

A tap device for use when selecting icons or keying data into a touch screen hand-held electronic device includes a base and associated sleeve that is worn around the thumb. A conductive nib projects outwardly from an opposite side of the base at an angle to the axis of the user's thumb. A conductive post extends through an opening in the base and links the nib to a conductive seat portion that contacts the user's thumb. When not in use, the tap device may be snap-inserted onto an outwardly directed prong of a storage clip. The storage clip may be fastened over the hand-held electronic device.