Disposable protective device

Abstract

A disposable protection device for a portion of an individual's body is disclosed including a cover layer for partially encompassing the body portion, an elastic portion coupled to a first portion of the cover layer, and an adhesive portion coupled to a second portion of the cover layer.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A disposable protection device for a portion of an individual's body comprising: 
 a cover layer for partially encompassing said body portion;    an elastic portion coupled to a first portion of said cover layer; and    an adhesive portion coupled to a second portion of said cover layer.    
     
     
         2 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said cover layer is constructed of a water-repellant material.  
     
     
         3 . The disposable protection device of  claim 2  wherein said water-repellant material is selected from the group consisting of polymers and fabrics.  
     
     
         4 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said elastic portion contains an elastic material.  
     
     
         5 . The disposable protection device of  claim 4  wherein said elastic material is selected from the group consisting of nylon, cotton, lycra, and elastic polymers.  
     
     
         6 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said elastic material is coupled to said first portion by an adhesive.  
     
     
         7 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said elastic material is coupled to said first portion by a heat weld.  
     
     
         8 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said elastic material is coupled to said first portion by a radio frequency weld.  
     
     
         9 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said adhesive portion contains an adhesive material.  
     
     
         10 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said adhesive material is coupled to said second portion by an adhesive.  
     
     
         11 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said adhesive material is coupled to said second portion by a heat weld.  
     
     
         12 . The disposable protection device of  claim 1  wherein said adhesive material is coupled to said second portion by a radio frequency weld.  
     
     
         13 . A method for protecting a portion of an individual's body from exposure to environmental media, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a cover layer for partially encompassing a body portion;    coupling an elastic portion to a first portion of said cover layer; and    coupling an adhesive portion to a second portion of said cover layer.    
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 13  further comprising the steps of: 
 positioning said cover layer over said body portion;  
 securing said elastic portion adjacent to said body portion; and  
 adhering said adhesive portion to said individual.