eGo/Tornado button cover

[OMB]

OK....so I am not a designer. I was wondering if a clip/snap on button cover could be designed to keep the manual bats from activating in a pocket/purse. My idea is to create a plastic, almost ring-shaped, cover that would snap on (just inside the groove where the button is) and have a large area over the button...a big dimple? I'll try to do a paint drawing.

 

[NatureBoy]

Yeah, I can picture something... a silicone ring that fits around the button snugly, but has a hard shell center that fits around the button, has a rubber bottom so it doesn't scratch the paint, prevents being able to push down.

Problem with something like this is that it has to be mass produced to make it worth while... selling tens of thousands. I don't imagine anyone would make them, especially not for just for one specific product... unless it was a stretchy material that could fit many different diameters.

 

[OMB]

But it would be made specifically made for the eGo/Tornado...and included with any sale of a kit or bats...not sold seperately.

 

[NatureBoy]

Well, that's added cost to them. I don't see it happening.

 

[Axium]

I've thought about making something like this for myself. A strip of elastic velcro with rubber backing (or some other non-slip substance) I think would work and be easy. Cut a hole in one part of the strap and sew in a concave button or anything else big enough to cover the switch. Place "domed" button/plastic over switch and strap. It would be easy on/off and would work under most conditions in a pocket or purse. Would work best with a peice of circular plastic that followed the contours of the device a little, like a melted and bent or ground down shirt button or piece of plexi-glass, but I don't think it'd be absolutely necessary if the button was sized right.

I'm gonna try it when I get the nerve to wander into the fabrics department and learn to sew (decently). I'm already pretty good at melting plastic, so no problem there. First post, btw.