US4965887A
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Face protector for splash and spatter protection
Assignee: PAOLUCCIO JOHN A 5038 SALIDA AVE SALIDA CA 95368-0605
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Filing: 1988-09-26
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Granted: 1990-10-30
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Expires: 2008-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A device for protecting the face including the eyes, nose, ears or mouth, which includes a rectangular shaped plastic member, first and second clips fixed to the rectangular shaped member, the first and second clips being disposed for engagement with associated eye glasses worn by the user of the device. In one form there is fixed to the top and sides of the rectangular shaped member a multiple layered fabric used as a head cover. The outer layer is fluid absorbent, the middle layer is fluid impermeable, the inside layer that touches the skin of the wearer is fluid absorbent. In one form of the invention a support frame is further included that comprises an elongated brow member, temple members having a curved section for engaging the ears of the user and respective hinge members joining the temple members and the elongated brow member, the clips are disposed on the rectangular shaped member for engagement with the temple members.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Paoluccio
- 👤 Dennis R. Hoover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/029; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/11; A41D13/1107; A41D13/1153; G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A device for protecting the face including the eyes, nose, ears and mouth, which comprises: a clear plastic member disposed generally in the form of a cylindrical section; two spring loaded, rubber lined clips fixed on said member at spaced points and securing said member proximate to the edges thereof to associated temple frames of associated eyeglass frames, said member being covered with protective release liner on both sides to keep it protected from scratching and dirt until ready for use; said member having attached to the top and sides thereof a multiple layered head cover; said head cover having a fluid absorbent outside layer for absorbing fluid spatter; a fluid and bacteria impermeable lightweight, flexible plastic liner to prohibit any passage of fluid or bacteria through said head cover; and a fluid absorbing inside layer that touches the wearer's skin; said head cover having excess absorbing material at the user's forehead area to form a fluid trap to hold excess fluid splash while the outer layer, absorbs the fluid splash, thereby preventing fluid from running down said member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
179 words
A device for protecting the face including the eyes, nose, ears and mouth, which comprises: a clear plastic member disposed generally in the form of a cylindrical section; two spring loaded, rubber lined clips fixed on said member at spaced points and securing said member proximate to the edges thereof to associated temple frames of associated eyeglass frames, said member being covered with protective release liner on both sides to keep it protected from scratching and dirt until ready for use; said member having attached to the top and sides thereof a multiple layered head cover; said head cover having a fluid absorbent outside layer for absorbing fluid spatter; a fluid and bacteria impermeable lightweight, flexible plastic liner to prohibit any passage of fluid or bacteria through said head cover; and a fluid absorbing inside layer that touches the wearer's skin; said head cover having excess absorbing material at the user's forehead area to form a fluid trap to hold excess fluid splash while the outer layer, absorbs the fluid splash, thereby preventing fluid from running down said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 further including: vent means disposed at substantially the top of said head cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein: said head cover is dimensioned and configured to be larger than the largest normal user's head; and said head cover drapes over the top of the user's head; and includes draw bands.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein: said head cover includes a rubber band to maintain a snug fit.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
156 words
A device for protecting the face including the eyes, nose, ears and mouth, which comprises: a clear plastic member disposed generally in the form of a cylindrical section; two spring loaded, rubber lined clips fixed on said member at spaced points and securing said member proximate to the edges thereof to associated temple frames of associated eyeglass frames; said member having attached to the top and sides thereof a multiple layered head cover; said head cover having a fluid absorbent outside layer for absorbing fluid spatter; a fluid and bacteria impermeable lightweight, flexible plastic liner to prohibit any passage of fluid or bacteria through said head cover; and a fluid absorbing inside layer that touches the wearer's skin; said head cover having excess absorbing material at the user's forehead area to form a fluid trap to hold excess fluid splash while the outer layer absorbs the fluid splash, thereby preventing fluid from running down said member.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
156 words
A device for protecting the face including the eyes, nose, ears and mouth, which comprises: a clear plastic member disposed generally in the form of a cylindrical section; two spring loaded, rubber lined clips fixed on said member at spaced points and securing said member proximate to the edges thereof to associated temple frames of associated eyeglass frames; said member having attached to the top and sides thereof a multiple layered head cover; said head cover having a fluid absorbent outside layer for absorbing fluid spatter; a fluid and bacteria impermeable lightweight, flexible plastic liner to prohibit any passage of fluid or bacteria through said head cover; and a fluid absorbing inside layer that touches the wearer's skin; said head cover having excess absorbing material at the user's forehead area to form a fluid trap to hold excess fluid splash while the outer layer absorbs the fluid splash, thereby preventing fluid from running down said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as described in claim 5 wherein: said head cover is dimensioned and configured to be larger than the largest normal user's head; and said head cover drapes over the top of the user's head; and includes draw bands.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-10-29 | 1994-04-30 | 1994-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-10-29 | 1998-04-30 | 1998-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-10-29 | 2002-04-30 | 2002-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |