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UV protected arm sleeves

a technology for arm sleeves and uv protection, applied in the field of arm sleeves, can solve the problems of arm sleeves that are plain, do not meet the needs of our current high-paced, digital society, and use bulky fabric materials,

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-04
CHANGING WEIGHS
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[0006]The present invention is directed to an arm sleeve with pockets that provides protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun, is made of a unique blend of material that is elastic, comfortable and light, and has a pocket to hold various accessories.

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Sunscreen leaves the hands and body feeling sticky and uncomfortable.
Covering up usually means wearing long sleeve shirts which can be bulky, get hot, and retain water.
Current arm sleeves, however, still utilize fabric material that can be bulky, trap heat, and / or retain water.
Furthermore, the arm sleeves are plain and do not meet the needs of our current high paced, digital society.

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[0011]The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently-preferred embodiments of the invention and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the invention in connection with the illustrated embodiments. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0012]With reference to FIG. 1A, an arm sleeve 100 of the present invention is tubular in shape and comprises an upper arm portion 102 having a first end 104; a lower arm portion 106 having a second end 108, opposite the upper arm portion 102 and the first end 104, respectively; and a pocket 110 located anywhere on the arm sleeve 100, wher...

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Abstract

An arm sleeve comprising an upper arm portion, a lower arm portion, and a pocket, wherein the arm sleeve provides protection against harmful ultraviolet rays. The arm sleeve may be made out of spandex or a combination of spandex and any one or more of bamboo, polyester, nylon, hemp, maize, lyocell, or other wood pulp based fabric, or other synthetic or natural knitted or woven fabric. The arm sleeve may also have a fastener to attach two or more arm sleeves together.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to garments to protect the limbs from harmful ultraviolet rays.BACKGROUND[0002]Those who enjoy the great outdoors are constantly battling the harmful ultraviolet (“UV”) rays of the sun. Current protection includes covering up or applying sunscreen. Sunscreen leaves the hands and body feeling sticky and uncomfortable. It also requires reapplication from time to time. Covering up usually means wearing long sleeve shirts which can be bulky, get hot, and retain water.[0003]An alternative to wearing long sleeve shirts are arm sleeves. Current arm sleeves, however, still utilize fabric material that can be bulky, trap heat, and / or retain water. Furthermore, the arm sleeves are plain and do not meet the needs of our current high paced, digital society.[0004]Outdoor enthusiasts are now able to listen to music, news, and books on digital recording devices, such as the iPod, without carrying bulky electronic devices. Accessories or pockets, however,...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/08A41D19/00A41D27/20
CPCA41D13/08A41D2400/26A41D27/10
Inventor GRIEFER, SHANNON
Owner CHANGING WEIGHS
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