Personal protector shield

Abstract

A disposable personal protector shield mainly for individuals involved in food preparation in the food service industry, such as all types of restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores and the like. Alternatively, the disposable personal protector shield can be used for painters to be protected from splashes and spills. The disposable personal protector shield provides the user with an easy and convenient application using adhesive tape strip elements around its perimeter which can be attached directly to one's garment or skin. In addition, the disposable personal protector shield has an antimicrobial protection coating with antimicrobial properties that protect against growth of viruses, germs, mildew, bacteria and the like. The biodegradable material and the disposable personal protector shield can be easily discarded after each use. Even more so, the functionality of the disposable personal protector shield promotes good hygienic methods and practice for the preparation of food.

Claims

1. A disposable body shield comprising: a body portion configured to cover a front torso of a wearer and having a first lateral side edge, a second lateral side edge, and a lower edge; a first folding arm portion extending outwardly from the first lateral side edge of the body portion, the first folding arm portion having a first and second lateral edge and a bottom edge; a second folding arm portion extending outwardly from the second lateral side edge of the body portion, and the second folding arm portion having a first and second lateral edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of adhesive strips configured to adhere to clothing or skin of the wearer, the plurality of adhesive strips comprising; a first strip along the first lateral side edge of the body portion, a second strip along the second lateral side edge of the body portion; at least one third strip attached to and perpendicular to the bottom edge of the first folding arm portion, and partially protruding outward from the bottom edge; at least one fourth strip attached to and perpendicular to the bottom edge of the second folding arm portion, and partially protruding outward from the bottom edge; wherein the body portion and the first and second folding arm portions are made from a non-woven material with an anti-microbial element or a paper material with the anti-microbial element.

2. The disposable body shield of claim 1, wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further includes a fifth adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the first folding arm portion, and a sixth adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the second folding arm portion.

3. The disposable body shield of claim 1, further comprising a yoke attached to a top upper edge portion of the body portion.

4. The disposable body shield of claim 1 further comprising a first and a second leg portion extending downwardly from the lower edge of the body portion and being spaced apart from each other, the first leg portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second leg portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge.

5. The disposable body shield of claim 4, wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further comprises a seventh adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the first leg portion, the second lateral edge of the first leg portion, and the bottom edge of the first leg portion, and an eighth adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge of the second leg portion, the second lateral edge of the second leg portion, and the bottom edge of the second leg portion.

6. The disposable body shield of claim 1, further comprising a back covering.

7. The disposable body shield of claim 1, wherein the at least one third strip and the at least one fourth strip are covered with biodegradable films that are configured to be removed to expose adhesive.

8. The disposable body shield of claim 7, wherein the adhesive is placed on target areas of the at least one third strip and the at least one fourth strip that extend out of the bottom edges of the first folding arm portion and the second folding arm portion.

9. The disposable body shield of claim 1, wherein the at least one third strip includes two third strips, and the at least one fourth strip includes two fourth strips.

10. The disposable body shield of claim 1, wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further includes a ninth strip along the lower edge of the body portion.

11. A disposable body shield comprising: a body portion configured to cover a front torso of a wearer and having a first lateral side edge, a second lateral side edge, and a lower edge; first and second leg portions extending downwardly from the lower edge of the body portion and being spaced apart from each other, the first leg portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second leg portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge; a first folding arm portion extending outwardly from the first lateral side edge of the body portion, the first folding arm portion having a first and second lateral edge and a bottom edge; a second folding arm portion extending outwardly from the second lateral side edge of the body portion, and the second folding arm portion having a first and second lateral edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of adhesive strips configured to adhere to clothing or skin of the wearer, including: at least one first strip attached to and perpendicular to the bottom edge of the first folding arm portion, and partially protruding outward from the bottom edge; at least one second strip attached to and perpendicular to the bottom edge of the second folding arm portion, and partially protruding from the bottom edge.

12. The disposable body shield of claim 11 wherein the plurality of adhesive strips comprising; a third strip along the first lateral side edge of the body portion, a fourth strip along the second lateral side edge of the body portion.

13. The disposable body shield of claim 12 wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further comprising: a fifth adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge of the first leg portion, the second lateral edge of the first leg portion, and the bottom edge of the first leg portion, a sixth adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge of the second leg portion, the second lateral edge of the second leg portion, and the bottom edge of the second leg portion.

14. The disposable body shield of claim 11 wherein the body portion is made from a non-woven material with an anti-microbial element or a paper material with the anti-microbial element.

15. The disposable body shield of claim 11, wherein the body portion comprises at least one of a photochromic changing ink and a glow in the dark element on a front surface of the body portion.

16. The disposable body shield of claim 11, further comprising a yoke attached to a top upper edge portion of the body portion.

17. A disposable body shield comprising: a body portion configured to cover a front torso of a wearer and having a first lateral side edge, a second lateral side edge, and a lower edge; a first folding arm portion extending outwardly from the first lateral side edge of the body portion and a second folding arm portion extending outwardly from the second lateral side edge of the body portion, the first folding arm portion having lateral first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second folding arm portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge; a plurality of adhesive strips configured to adhere to clothing or skin of the wearer, including: at least one first strip attached to and perpendicular to the bottom edge of the first folding arm portion, and partially protruding outward from the bottom edge; at least one second strip attached to and perpendicular to the bottom edge of the second folding arm portion, and partially protruding outward from the bottom edge.

18. The disposable body shield of claim 17 wherein the plurality of adhesive strips comprising; a third strip along the first lateral side edge of the body portion, a fourth strip along the second lateral side edge of the body portion.

19. The disposable body shield of claim 18 wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further comprising: a fifth adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the first folding arm portion, a sixth adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the second folding arm portion.

20. The disposable body shield of claim 17 wherein the body portion, and the first and second folding arm portions, are made from a non-woven material with an anti-microbial element or a paper material with the anti-microbial element.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment wherein the disposable body shield has a yoke.

(3) FIG. 3 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment wherein the disposable body shield has a yoke and arm coverings.

(4) FIG. 4 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment wherein the disposable body shield has leg coverings.

(5) FIG. 5 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment wherein the disposable body shield has a yoke and leg coverings.

(6) FIG. 6 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment wherein the disposable body shield has a yoke, leg and arm covering.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(7) The disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with one embodiment shown in FIG. 1. The disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment wherein a yoke is shown in FIG. 2. The disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment wherein a yoke and arm coverings are shown in FIG. 3. The disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment wherein leg coverings are shown in FIG. 4. The disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment wherein a yoke and leg coverings are shown in FIG. 5. The disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment wherein a yoke, arm and leg coverings are shown in FIG. 6. With reference to each figure, the same numerals will be used to describe like elements.

(8) Referencing FIG. 1. The disposable body shield 1 made of any known synthetic or non-woven biodegradable material. For example, preferably kraft paper, wax coated laminated paper, wax paper and etc., alternatively with a 15 lb.-30 lb. weight for shield 7 for covering the torso area which is eco-friendly and does not cause harm to the environment. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the weight of the material is not limited to any particular weight or thickness. Kraft and wax paper are made from soybeans, vegetable oil or paraffin, also as well as bees wax and these components are compostable materials. Also, the disposable body shield is provided with an adhesive element 8 attaching directly to one's bare skin or garment. Preferably, adhesive element 8 range from 1 to 2 inches in width. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the widths of the adhesive elements are not limited to any particular widths. Contoured cut-out sections 10 at the distal point of which the remainder of the body portion extends. The disposable body shield is also provided with a placement area for logos 9. Background printed branding repeated graphic pattern 16. Photochromic changing inks that activate when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet sunlight 17. Ultraviolet outdoor sunlight 18.

(9) Referencing FIG. 2. The disposable body shield 2 made of any known synthetic or non-woven biodegradable material for example, kraft paper or wax coated laminated paper or wax paper and etc. for shield 7 covering the torso area, and also have a yoke 11 can be a loop or two separate pieces that can be tied to fit the user preference. An adhesive element 8 attaching directly to one's bare skin or garment that allows the shield to be easily attached and quickly removed. Contoured cut-out sections 10 at the distal point of which the remainder of the body portion extends. The disposable body shield is also provided with a placement area for logos 9. Background printed branding repeated graphic pattern 16. Photochromic changing inks that activate when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet sunlight 17. Ultraviolet outdoor sunlight 18.

(10) Referencing FIG. 3. The disposable body shield 3 a made of any known synthetic or non-woven biodegradable material for example, kraft paper or wax coated laminated paper or wax paper and etc. for shield 7 covering the torso area, and also having a yoke 11. A commercial adhesive element 8 attaching directly to the one's bare skin or garment that allows the shield to be easily attached and quickly removed. Contoured cut-out sections 10 at the distal point of which the remainder of the body portion extends. Area placement for Logos 9. Background printed branding repeated graphic pattern 16. Photochromic changing inks that activate when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet sunlight 17. Ultraviolet outdoor sunlight 18. Arm coverings 13 folds to form a sleeve are provided with an access slit 12 where the user can easily slip their arm through for maximum coverage. The sleeve arms coverings 13 comprising of kraft paper, wax coated laminated paper or wax paper alternatively with a 15 lb.-30 lb. weight. Also, a commercial adhesive element 15 is provided at the cuff of the wrist area to attach to one's skin or garment. One half of the commercial adhesive element 15 is permanently attached to the sleeve with the other half to be removed along said backside that is covered by a corresponding layer of biodegradable cover film to prevent the adhesive from attaching to objects.

(11) Referencing FIG. 4. The disposable body shield 4 made of any known synthetic or non-woven biodegradable material for example, kraft paper, wax coated laminated paper or wax paper and etc. for shield 7 covering the torso area. A commercial adhesive element 8 attaching directly to the bare skin or one's garment that allows the shield to be easily attached and quickly removed. Contoured cut-out sections 10 at the distal point of which the remainder of the body portion extends. Area placement for Logos 9. Background printed branding repeated graphic pattern 16. Photochromic changing inks that activate when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet sunlight 17. Ultraviolet outdoor sunlight 18. Leg coverings 14 are provided. The leg 14 coverings made of any known synthetic or non-woven biodegradable material, for example kraft paper, wax coated laminated paper or wax paper and etc., alternatively with a 15 lb.-30 lb. weight, folds over for maximum coverage.

(12) Referencing FIG. 5. The disposable body shield 5 made of any known synthetic or non-woven biodegradable material for example, kraft paper, wax coated laminated paper or wax paper and etc. for shield 7 covering the torso area. Also, a yoke 11 is provided. A commercial adhesive element 8 attaching directly to the bare skin or one's garment that allows the shield to be easily attached and quickly removed. Contoured cut-out sections 10 at the distal point of which the remainder of the body portion extends. Area placement for Logos 9. Background printed branding repeated graphic pattern 16. Photochromic changing inks that activate when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet sunlight 17. Ultraviolet outdoor sunlight 18. Leg coverings 14 are provided, folds over for maximum coverage.

(13) Referencing FIG. 6. The disposable body shield 6 made of any known non-woven biodegradable material for example, kraft paper, wax coated laminated paper or wax paper and etc. for shield 7 covering the torso area. Also, a yoke 11 is provided. A commercial adhesive element 8 attaching directly to the bare skin or one's garment that allows the shield to be easily attached and quickly removed. Contoured cut-out sections 10 at the distal point of which the remainder of the body portion extends. Area placement for Logos 9. Background printed branding repeated graphic pattern 16. Photochromic changing inks that activate when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet sunlight 17. Ultraviolet outdoor sunlight 18. Leg coverings 14 are provided, folds over for maximum coverage. Arm coverings 13 folds to form a sleeve are provided with an access slit 12 where the user can easily slip their arm through for maximum coverage. Also, a commercial adhesive element 15 is provided at the cuff of the writs area to attach to one's skin or garment. One half of the commercial adhesive element 15 is permanently attached to the sleeve with the other half to be removed along said backside that is covered by a corresponding layer of biodegradable cover film to prevent the adhesive from attaching to objects.