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Face shield

a technology for protecting the face and the face, applied in the field of face shields, can solve the problems of ineffective sunscreen, increased discomfort, and increased discomfort of sunbathers,

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-10
ROBINSON JOHN PAUL
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a face shield that can block sun from the user's face while still allowing air to flow naturally on and around their face and head, resulting in a cooling effect. The base member is inflatable and shaped like a disk, with a thicker outer annular portion and a thinner central portion. The central portion is made of a material that blocks ultraviolet light. The shade member is movable between a first use position and a second travel position, making it easy to transport.

Problems solved by technology

The simplest precautions taken by sunbathers protecting their face from the sun while lying outside include placing a piece of clothing, a hat, cloth or some sort of fabric / material directly on one's face, which can cause a level of discomfort by not allowing the natural circulation of air.
Therefore, the sunbather becomes hot, uncomfortable and may begin to sweat.
Sunscreens are not 100% effective and are often heavy and may cause discomfort and / or skin irritations when applied to the face.
The most common problem with the devices listed above is that the user does not have a high comfort level or level of support for their heads when using the shields.
Incorrect support can lead to neck pain when the devices are used for extended periods of time.
They also tend to leave a person's head on the ground.

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first embodiment

[0046]The face shield 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a first particular embodiment of the invention. The face shield of the first embodiment comprises a base member 11, an upstanding member 12 and a shade member 13. The face shield 10 is shown with a user 14 in position with their head placed on the base member 11 and shielded from sun by the shade member 13.

[0047]Both the base member 11 and the shade member 13 are substantially similar in this embodiment as the user 14 can then use the face shield in either orientation without sacrificing protection or comfort. The structure of both the base member 11 and the shade member 13 are described with reference to the shade member 13.

[0048]The shade member 13 is substantially circular in shape when viewed from above. The shade member 13 has an enlarged outer annular shaped portion 15 and a thinner central portion 16. The enlarged outer annular shaped portion 15 is inflatable. The thinner central portion 16 may be inflatable but need not be. Indeed,...

second embodiment

[0051]According to the invention shown, in FIGS. 2 and 3, the face shield 10 has an elongate upstanding member 12 having a sharpened or pointed lower end 18 adapted for insertion into the ground. The upstanding member 12 also has a flattened upper end 19 adapted for the application of a force thereto, in order to force or drive the lower end 18 of the upstanding member 12 into the ground.

[0052]The shade member as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is shown as a substantially circular frame member 20 with ultraviolet impermeable fabric 21 associated with the frame member 20. The shade member is rotatably mounted adjacent the upper end of the upstanding member 12. The shade member can be moved from the travel position or stored position shown in FIG. 2 into the shade position or use position shown in FIG. 3. According to this embodiment of the upstanding member 12 may be manufactured from a lightweight but strong and rigid plastic material, and the frame member 20 is manufactured from a lightweig...

third embodiment

[0053]According to the invention shown in FIG. 4, the base member 11 and the shade member 13 are again substantially similar. According to this embodiment, both the base member 11 and the shade member comprise a substantially circular frame member 20 with ultraviolet impermeable fabric 21 associated with the frame member 20. The upstanding member in this embodiment comprises a rigid lightweight member 22 extending diagonally or helically between the base member 11 and the shade member 13 and maintaining the spacing between them. The lightweight diagonal member 22 also provides additional support for an upstanding member comprising two substantially vertical frame members 23 with a portion of ultraviolet impermeable fabric 21 secured to and extending between the frame members 23.

[0054]The particular embodiment shown in FIG. 4 also comprises a peg member 24 secured to the frame member 20 of the base member 11 by a length of wire or string 25 or the like. The peg member 24 is adapted t...

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Abstract

A face shield for shielding a user's face and neck from a light or radiation source, the face shield comprising a base member upon which a person lying in a supine position can place their head, a shade member arranged for positioning between the light source and the user's face and at least one elongate substantially upright member extending between the base member and the shade member.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to protective devices for bodies and in particular to shields to protect a person's face and surrounding areas from the sun or other light source.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Shields for protecting a person's face from the sun are generally well known and there are many different types of shields available.[0003]The general concept of a compact shade that blocks the face of someone sunbathing or lying in the sun, while allowing the circulation of air to flow naturally on and around that persons face and head while laying out tanning the rest of their body is known. The shade portion of the shield is usually made from protective material to assist with keeping the skin healthy and protected from the sun's rays and its many harmful effects that occur when the face is over exposed to the sun.[0004]The devices are used to protect a sunbather's face from the suns harmful rays, providing maximum protection for the face from the sun while allowing ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/05A41D13/00
CPCA41D13/0002A41D13/05A45B23/00A45B11/04A45B2011/005A45B2023/0006A45B19/02A45F3/44A45B2019/026A45B2023/0093
Inventor ROBINSON, JOHN PAUL
Owner ROBINSON JOHN PAUL
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