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 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, and a second strip along the second lateral side edge of the body portion; a 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 lateral first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second leg portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge; and wherein the body portion is made from a non-woven or paper material.
2. The disposable body shield of claim 1, further comprising a first arm portion extending outwardly from the first lateral side edge of the body portion, the first arm portion having lateral first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge.
3. The disposable body shield of claim 2 further comprising a second arm portion extending outwardly from the second lateral side edge of the body portion, and the second arm portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge.
4. The disposable body shield of claim 3 further comprising a third adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the first arm portion, and a fourth adhesive strip along the first lateral edge of the second arm portion.
5. The disposable body shield of claim 1, 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.
6. The disposable body shield of claim 1, further comprising a yoke attached to a top upper edge portion of the body portion.
7. The disposable body shield of claim 6 wherein the yoke comprises two separable portions.
8. The disposable body shield of claim 1 wherein the body portion comprises an anti-microbial element.
9. The disposable body shield of claim 1 wherein the body portion does not have protruding straps that wrap around the waist of a user to support the body portion, and wherein the plurality of adhesive strips are selected to be sufficient to hold the body portion to a user.
10. The disposable body shield of claim 1 further comprising a third adhesive strip on the first leg portion, and further comprising a fourth adhesive strip on the second leg portion.
11. The disposable body shield of claim 1 further comprising a third adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge, the second lateral edge, and the bottom edge of the first leg portion; and a fourth adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge, the second lateral edge, and the bottom edge of the second leg portion.
12. 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 lateral 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 plurality of adhesive strips configured to adhere to clothing or skin of the wearer; and wherein the body portion does not have protruding straps that wrap around the waist of a user to support the body portion, and wherein the plurality of adhesive strips are selected to be sufficient to hold the body portion to a user.
13. The disposable body shield of claim 11 wherein 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.
14. The disposable body shield of claim 12 wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further comprising: a third adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge, the second lateral edge, and the bottom edge of the first leg portion, a fourth adhesive strip along one of the first lateral edge, the second lateral edge, and the bottom edge of the second leg portion.
15. The disposable body shield of claim 11 wherein the body portion is made from a non-woven or paper material with an anti-microbial element.
16. 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.
17. The disposable body shield of claim 11 further comprising a first arm portion extending outwardly from the first lateral side edge of the body portion and a second arm portion extending outwardly from the second lateral side edge of the body portion, the first arm portion having lateral first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second arm portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge.
18. 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 yoke attached to a top upper edge portion of the body portion, wherein the yoke comprises two separable portions; and a plurality of adhesive strips configured to adhere to clothing or skin of the wearer, and one of the plurality of strips attached to one of the two separable portions of the yoke.
19. The disposable body shield of claim 18 further comprising a first arm portion extending outwardly from the first lateral side edge of the body portion and a second arm portion extending outwardly from the second lateral side edge of the body portion, the first arm portion having lateral first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second arm portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge; and wherein the plurality of adhesive strips further comprising: one of the plurality of the adhesive strips along the first lateral edge of the first arm portion, another of the plurality of adhesive strips along the first lateral edge of the second arm portion.
20. The disposable body shield of claim 18 further comprising 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 lateral first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge and the second leg portion having first and second lateral edges and a bottom edge.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates the disposable body shield of the present invention in accordance with the one embodiment.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] 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
[0034] 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
[0035] 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.
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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.
[0038] 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 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.
[0039] 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.
[0040] Referencing FIG. 5. The disposable body shield 5 made of any known synthetic non-woven biodegradable material such as 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.
[0041] Referencing FIG. 6. The disposable body shield 6 made of any known non woven biodegradable material such as 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 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.
