Nationwide — Meet Michelle Wilson, the African American inventor behind The Shellicone Finger Protector, which has a built-in LED light that helps shield people from spreading germs on multiple surfaces while using ATM machine buttons, self-serve kiosk touchscreens, keypads, and more. It’s a germaphobe’s dream come true.Michelle, who comes from a family of inventors and pioneers, came up with the idea when she was in line at a bank on her lunch break during the heightened pandemic.
She comments, “There was one teller and ten people ahead of me and I saw them passing the keyboard to each customer. No one including the teller had taken precautions like wearing gloves or wiping down the keyboard after each interaction to help keep germs from spreading. My germaphobia OCD kicked in and after my transaction was over that is when I heard God say to me, ‘Why don’t you create a device for people like you who hate touching germy public touch surfaces like keypads and touchscreens?”
After 2 1/2 years and 22 designs, the Shellicone Finger Protector was born!
Michelle, who bootstrapped the invention by working multiple jobs says her motivation was to provide a better life for her and her mother whom she was caring for. She says the name “Shellicone” comes from a combination of what it is made of which is flexible silicone that is a “shell” of protection that conveniently wraps around your finger.
Michelle says what sets her finger protector apart from others is its LED flashlight feature which is a revolutionary tool for everyday use. It offers superior shielding against germs and bacteria, while its advanced LED flashlight provides additional illumination in low-light environments. The built-in USB port plugs into your laptop and other USB sources and gets up to 500 charges with over 1-hour of continuous illumination before charging again. Each Shellicone Finger Protector comes with a cover cap to keep contaminates out and conveniently attaches to your keychain, backpack, and beltloop for easy use.
Michelle says that her patent pending product helps to lessen “germ phobia” anxiety while out in public with people who suffer from OCD when it comes to touching germs.
The Shellicone Finger Protector with its LED flashlight is an innovative and versatile tool designed to help individuals in their daily tasks. Made from high-quality, food-grade silicone materials, this finger protector is durable yet comfortable to wear. It features a built-in LED light which can be used locating items in the dark or emergencies. The Shellicone Finger Protector is suitable for anyone who needs an added “germ barrier” while conducting any business transaction with their hands. Furthermore, it provides an extra layer of security against contaminants, which can cause anxiety and distress.
In addition, this innovative product’s conducive tip allows you to interact with your touchscreen on their phone, iPads, and other touch devices. The light beam on this device can be adjusted with a high beam and a low light beam including the SOS light when the user is in an emergency. Moreover, the silicone material is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear for long periods. It is also convenient to use in outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and biking.
“My team and I are very excited to offer a product that combines germ-shielding capabilities and convenience, and we believe that the Shellicone Finger Protector’s LED flashlight feature is an unbeatable tool that will provide peace of mind to users in any situation. Order your Shellicone Finger Protector today and experience the benefits of this innovative product for yourself,” says Wilson.
Wilson’s mother who helped with the marketing of Shellicone, passed away after a 17-month medical journey before the first batch of the Shellicone products arrived. Wilson shares, “Everything I did with creating Shellicone was to make my mother proud. It is bittersweet that my mother is no longer living, however, I move on knowing that my mom is cheering me on from heaven where she is in no pain or suffering.” Wilson, who was going to use monies she made from the sale of her Shellicone products to help her mom realize her entrepreneurial dreams of selling her home-made biscuits in major stores across the US and her other dream of a bakery coffee shop will continue to pursue those business ventures in honor of her mother, Bobbie.
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Shellicone is a groundbreaking new product for anyone looking to minimize their exposure to germs and bacteria while using a touchscreen in public. With its easy-to-use design and portability, it can be taken anywhere and used in any situation where germs on public surfaces may be a concern. For more details, visit Shellicone.com
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