US4067065A
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Chemical splash shield
Assignee: Aearo Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1976-12-08
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1996-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A faceshield constructed and arranged to protect against chemical splash and other ambient foreign matter. A main support pivotally attachable to a safety cap carries a depending transparent facepiece detachably connected to the main support beneath an overhang. The connection is made with buttons suspended from the overhang and the overhang, in turn, shields the facepiece connection from direct exposure to splash. Provision for snap-fitting the main support to the safety cap brim avoids accidental displacement of the shield during use while permitting its release and selective pivoting to an out-of-the-way position.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick F. Slosek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:04
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A safety shield comprising: a main body member having an overall generally semi-circular configuration with a depending facepiece mounting flange and peripheral overhang; a transparent facepiece detachably connected to said flange beneath said overhang; said flange and facepiece having a succession of matched openings and at each sequent a button extending therethrough for providing said detachable connection; a flexible sprig extending from each of said buttons to said main body member, said main body member, sprigs and buttons being a one-piece molded plastic unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A safety shield comprising: a main body member having an overall generally semi-circular configuration with a depending facepiece mounting flange and peripheral overhang; a transparent facepiece detachably connected to said flange beneath said overhang; said flange and facepiece having a succession of matched openings and at each sequent a button extending therethrough for providing said detachable connection; a flexible sprig extending from each of said buttons to said main body member, said main body member, sprigs and buttons being a one-piece molded plastic unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A safety shield according to claim 1 wherein said flexible sprigs comprise extensions of said peripheral overhang.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety shield according to claim 1 wherein the molded plastic unit of said main body member, sprigs and buttons further includes a depending resilient latch component extending generally parallel to said facepiece mounting flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A safety shield according to claim 1 wherein opposite ends of said generally semi-circular main body member are provided with pivot sockets and said member is therewith pivotally attachable to a safety cap having junctioned crown and brim portions, said main body member being extendable semi-circularly about at least a portion of said crown and brim junction with said facepiece mounting flange spaced away from said cap brim; said main body member being further provided with a resilient latch component depending in generally parallel relationship with said flange and into engagement with said cap brim when said main body member is extended about said crown and brim junction thereby preventing accidental displacement of said safety shield from a latched position yet permitting release with a moderate lifting force applied to said main body member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |