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Disposable elbow sleeve for sneezing and coughing

a technology for elbows and sleeves, applied in the field of disposable sleeves, can solve the problems of germs and/or unsightly fluids on the person's garment, the need for both hands, and the inability to access tissu

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-22
STARR CHRISTOPHER
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Unfortunately, there may be times when a person requires the use of both hands and cannot access a tissue, even if he or she has one nearby.
Unfortunately, this leaves germs and / or unsightly fluids on the person's garment.

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[0024]FIG. 1 depicts a disposable sleeve 10 that is generally cylindrical in shape and includes a main body 12, a first opening 18a and a second opening 18b. Main body 12 generally comprises any type of fabric or paper based material that can be used to collect sneezing or coughing fluids. In one illustrative embodiment, main body 12 is formed from a sheet of polypropylene, which is a non-woven material that is soft, light, tough, fluid proof and eco-friendly. The sheet is sewn along seam 20.

[0025]Each opening 18a, 18b is formed with an elastic member 14a, 14b respectively, which allows the sleeve to be pulled onto a user's arm and held into place. In one illustrative embodiment, the elastic members are made from a circular rubber material (e.g., a rubber band or braided elastic) which is integrated (e.g., sewn) into the material that forms the main body 12. It is understood however that alternative embodiments may be utilized to facilitate a tightening of the openings 18a, 18b. For...

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Abstract

A disposable sleeve. The sleeve includes: a main body fabricated in a generally cylindrical shape from a material suitable for catching fluids associated with a sneeze or cough; a first opening and a second opening, wherein each opening includes an elastic member for holding the disposable sleeve in place on an arm; and a grasping member located proximate each opening for facilitating installation and removal of the disposable sleeve.

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[0001]This application claims priority to co-pending provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 383,568, filed on Sep. 19, 2010, entitled DISPOSABLE ELBOW SLEEVE FOR SNEEZING AND COUGHING, which is hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This disclosure is related generally to a disposable garment, and more particularly to a disposable sleeve for catching fluids from coughing and sneezing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Recent guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the best way to stop the spread of germs resulting from coughing and sneezing is to (1) cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze; or (2) if you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.[0004]Unfortunately, there may be times when a person requires the use of both hands and cannot access a tissue, even if he or she has one nearby. For instance, a person may be operating a machine that requires both hands; a doctor...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D27/10B65H16/02A47K10/42
CPCA41B15/00A41D2400/52A41D2300/332A41D27/12
Inventor STARR, CHRISTOPHER
Owner STARR CHRISTOPHER
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