Tab Lint Roller Device

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/637,951, which was filed on Apr. 24, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The present invention relates generally to the field of lint roller tab devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tab for lint roller sheets to make them easier to find. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in lint roller tab devices. Generally, lint rollers can be useful for removing lint and other debris from clothing prior to wear. Once a portion of the lint roller is used, however, it can be difficult to pull off that section of the sheet. Accordingly, people may be looking for easier, and more accessible ways to grasp the seam of the lint roller sheet and pull it off the roller.

Further, the use of lint roller sheets to collect lint and other debris is well-known in the prior art. However, it would be desirable to include a tab in addition to the seam between lint sheets so as to access each specific sheet easier. For example, it would be desirable to have a lint roller with tabs between each adhesive sheet designed to make removing used lint sheets easier. These lint sheets are often sticky and do not have any grip when a person is searching to find the seam. Once the lint sheets are full, the seams are almost impossible to find as people must search for this minuscule line covered in debris. Accordingly, a tab would be useful to allow people to easily see where this seam would be, to allow an easier disposal of used sheets.

Accordingly, there is a demand for an improved lint roller tab device that can attach to adhesive lint sheets. More particularly, there is a demand for a non-adhesive tab attached to adhesive lint sheets to allow for easier finding and removal of used lint sheets from the lint roller.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that provides users with an improved lint roller with tabs on each sheet to easily pull away used sheets from the roller. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that utilizes a non-adhesive material for the tabs to make them easy to grab without sticking to the hands. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that allows users to easily remove unwanted particles from clothing and reveal a fresh, clean sheet on the lint roller with minimal effort. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that offers a much more convenient method of removing used lint roller sheets from the roller. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that accommodates the visually impaired users and those with limited physical dexterity. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that can be flush with the lint sheet or stuck onto the lint sheet.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lint roller tab device. The device is an improved lint roller with tabs on each sheet to easily pull away used sheets from the roller. The lint roller tab device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape with adjustable measurements. The body component would comprise a bottom half and a top half with the bottom half being a transparent structure that is completely flat. The body component also comprises a non-adhesive top half which is made of a thin plastic material. Thus, each lint roller tab device functions as a suitable way of easily finding and removing the lint sheet on a lint roller when the lint sheet has been used. The device can be completely non-adhesive or have an adhesive portion which is stuck onto the lint sheet, as well.

In this manner, the lint roller tab device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that provides an improved lint roller with tabs on each sheet to easily pull away used sheets from the roller. The device is a partially transparent, plastic structure that easily connects with the lint sheet seam and also sticks out of the lint roller for easy accessibility. The device can be manufactured of a thin, plastic material.

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lint roller tab device. The device is an improved lint roller with tabs on each sheet to easily pull away used sheets from the roller. The lint roller tab device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape. The body component would be a semi-transparent, plastic structure that enables lint roller sheets to be easily seen. Thus, each lint roller tab device functions as a suitable way of finding and discarding used lint roller sheets.

In one embodiment, the lint roller tab device comprises a body component and a securing means. The body component is adapted to attach to each specific lint roller sheet or adapted as an integral part of the lint roller sheets. Half of the body component protrudes from the lint roller sheet for better visualization.

In one embodiment, the lint roller tab device comprises a body component that is a planar signal for specific lint roller sheets. Further, the body component comprises a bottom half which has a transparent front face so that the bottom half of the device blends in with the lint roller sheet but could be any suitable color as is known in the art. However, the bottom half of the front face is preferably transparent so that the device is not seen on the lint roller. The body component preferably also has a non-transparent top half so as to be easily seen protruding from the lint roller, but could be transparent depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. The body component is preferably made of a thin plastic material or any other suitable material as is known in the art.

In one embodiment, the body component is composed of two halves; a top half and a bottom half. The bottom half of the rectangular body component is made of a transparent thin plastic material and is connected by the securing means to the lint roller sheet.

In one embodiment, the body component is configured in a rectangular shape, but can also be configured in any other suitable shape as is known in the art, such as square, oval, circular, etc. The body component is typically rectangular in shape for ease. However, the other shapes are also suitable. The size of the body component is a matter of choice. It generally has dimensions of height and width to accommodate standard tabs that can be used in books or other papers. Further, the body component generally has a nominal thickness as it is a paper-like piece of plastic.

In one embodiment, the bottom half of the body component contains adhesive material on the back face. This adhesive material attaches to each specific lint roller sheet so that the tab can be used to pull the lint roller sheet off the lint roller.

In one embodiment, the bottom half of the body component is integrated within each lint roller sheet. The bottom half of the body component in this embodiment sits flush with the lint roller sheet so as not to distinguish the body component from the actual lint sheet.

In one embodiment, the top half of the body component is not transparent but rather composed of any color suitable in the art. The top half of the body component is protruding from the lint roller sheet for easy accessibility.

In one embodiment, the lint roller tab device can be attached to any edge of the lint roller sheet so as to still be protruding off the lint roller sheet.

In one embodiment, the body component is embedded within the previous lint sheet.

Further, whenever the previous lint sheet is disposed of, the new lint sheet contains the device protruding from its edge. The previous lint sheet will have a hole or notch where the device was. This is so that the device is flush to the lint roller sheets when they are bound in a circle around the lint roller itself.

In yet another embodiment, the lint roller tab device comprises a plurality of indicia.

In yet another embodiment, a method of pulling off a lint sheet is disclosed. The method includes the steps of using a lint roller to get rid of dust, dog hair, or other materials on clothing until the lint sheet is full. The method also comprises grabbing the device that is protruding from the used lint sheet. Further, the method comprises pulling the device until the perforated end of the lint sheet becomes visible. Finally, the method comprises tearing the perforated end to separate the lint sheet from a new lint sheet and whereas the new device for the next lint sheet is now protruding.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that provides users with an improved lint roller with tabs on each sheet to easily pull away used sheets from the roller. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that utilizes a non-adhesive material for the tabs that make them easy to grab without sticking to the hands. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that allows users to easily remove unwanted particles from clothing and reveal a fresh, clean sheet on the lint roller with minimal effort. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that offers a much more convenient method of removing used lint roller sheets from the roller. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that accommodates the visually impaired users and those with limited physical dexterity. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a lint roller tab device that can be flush with the lint sheet or integral with the lint sheet.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel lint roller tab device. The device is a lint roller with tabs between each adhesive sheet designed to make removing the adhesive sheets easier. The lint roller tab device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape with a bottom half and a top half. The bottom half of the body component would be a transparent, plastic structure that attaches in some way to the lint sheet. The top half of the body component would be a non-transparent, plastic structure that protrudes from the lint roller or is embedded into the previous lint sheet. Thus, each lint roller tab device functions as a suitable way of pulling a used lint sheet off of a lint roller, through different types of tabs protruding from the lint sheet. The present invention also includes a novel method of pulling a lint sheet off a lint roller. The method includes the steps of using a lint roller to get rid of dust, dog hair, or other materials on clothing until the lint sheet is full. The method also comprises grabbing the device that is protruding from the used lint sheet. Further, the method comprises pulling the device until the perforated end of the lint sheet becomes visible. Finally, the method comprises tearing the perforated end to separate the lint sheet from a new lint sheet and whereas the new device for the next lint sheet is now protruding.

Referring initially to the drawings,illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the lint roller tab deviceof the present invention. In the present embodiment, the lint roller tab deviceis an improved lint roller tab devicethat provides a user with an improved lint rollerwith tabs on each lint sheetto easily pull away used sheetsfrom the roller. Further, the deviceis a thin plastic structure configured in a rectangular shape and that partially protrudes from the lint sheet. Specifically, the lint roller tab devicecomprises a body componentwith a securing means. Thus, each lint roller tab devicefunctions as a suitable way of pulling a lint sheetoff of the lint roller.

Generally, the lint roller tab devicecomprises a body component, and a securing means. The body componentis thin and rectangular so as to be protruding partially from the lint sheet. Further, as shown in, the body componentcan be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art. Thus, the body componentis available in multiple shapes and can be positioned in multiple areas of location on the lint sheet, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

As shown in, the lint roller tab devicecomprises a body componentthat is a planar tab. Further, the body componentcomprises a front faceand a back face. The body component also comprises a top halfand a bottom halfon each face,. The bottom halfof the body componentis transparent so as to see the lint sheet. The top halfof the body component is any suitable color so as to see it more clearly as it protrudes from the lint sheet. However, the top halfand bottom halfcan be any suitable color as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

Additionally, a securing meansis positioned on the bottom halfof the body componentto attach it to the lint sheet. The securing meanscould be any suitable adhesive material known in the art on the back faceof the bottom halfof the body component. Thus, the adhesive material adheres the body componentto the lint sheet. The securing meanscould also just be simply embedding the body componentwithin the lint sheet, as an integral component. In this case, the body componentis flush with the lint sheet. The securing meanscould also be positioned on the top halfof the body componentto connect the top halfwith the previous lint sheetin order to keep it flush to the lint sheetas well.

Generally, the body componentis configured in a rectangular shape, but can also be configured in any other suitable shape as is known in the art, such as square, oval, circular, etc. The body componentis typically rectangular in shape because most tabs are rectangular and for ease. However, the other shapes are also suitable. The size of the body componentis a matter of choice. It generally has dimensions of height and width to accommodate standard-sized lint sheetsbut not too small so that the body componentis easy to miss.

As shown in, the top halfof the body componentis embedded in the previous lint sheet. Further, one can see the hole or notch where the body componentwas ripped from the previous lint sheet. This allows the top halfof the lint sheet to be protruding from the lint rollerto allow for easy location and removal.

As shown in, in use, the lint roller tab devicecan be any shape that is suitable for a tab and for easily pulling off a lint sheet. The devicecan also be positioned on any edge of the lint sheet; as well as on the very cornersor in the middleof the lint sheet.

As shown in, the lint roller tab devicecan be utilized with any suitable lint sheetand is used with ease. Any suitable size or location of the deviceallows for the same effect on locating and removing the used lint sheetfrom the lint roller.

In one embodiment, the lint roller tab devicecomprises a plurality of indicia. The body componentof the devicemay include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the body component, or any other indiciaas is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indiciaas is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be lint sheet, tab, or brand related.

illustrates a flowchart of the method of pulling off a lint sheet from a lint roller. The method includes the steps of at, using a lint roller to get rid of dust, dog hair, or other materials on clothing until the lint sheet is full. The method also comprises at, grabbing the device that is protruding from the used lint sheet. Further, the method comprises at, pulling the device until the perforated end of the lint sheet becomes visible. Finally, the method comprises at, tearing the perforated end to separate the lint sheet from a new lint sheet and whereas the new device for the next lint sheet is now protruding.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “lint roller tab device”, “lint roller device”, “tab device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the lint roller tab deviceof the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the lint roller tab deviceof the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the lint roller tab deviceas shown inis for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the lint roller tab deviceare well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the lint roller tab deviceare important design parameters for user convenience, the lint roller tab devicemay be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.