Face protection device for tanning

Abstract

A face protection device is provided for use tanning the body, and is particularly suited for use in tanning booths. The face protection device is made of UV-resistant material and is configured to cover the face area of a user to protect the face from harmful tanning rays. The face protection device is adjustable to accommodate head sizes and is structured to drape over the face in a manner which does not restrict breathing.

1 . A device for protecting the face and head of a person from UV radiation during tanning, comprising: 
 a cover member sized and shaped to cover the face area of a wearer, said cover member being made of UV resistant material; and    a securement member for securing said cover member to the head of a wearer to maintain coverage of the face when the wearer moves his or her head.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said securement member is at least one band having a selected width and being positioned to cover the wearer's ears.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said securement member comprises two sashes, each being attached to said cover member and at least one sash having an attachment element for joining said two sashes together to secure said cover member to a wearer's head.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 3  wherein each said sash is structured with an attachment element that interlocks with the attachment element of the other sash to provide adjoining of said securement members together.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said securement member comprises strings attached to said cover member and positioned for interlacing to secure said cover member to the head of a wearer.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said cover member is ovate in shape to approximate the shape of a wearer's face.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said cover member is sized and shaped to cover the face, ears and neck of a wearer.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said cover member is configured to be three-dimensional when positioned on a wearer's face.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 8  wherein said three-dimensional configuration of said cover member is provided by the incorporation of darts in said cover member.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 9  wherein said three-dimensional configuration of said cover member is further provided by at least one stiffening element secured to said cover member.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 8  wherein said three-dimensional configuration of said cover member is provided by at least one stiffening element secured to said cover member.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 11  wherein said at least one stiffening member is made of a resiliently deformable material.  
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 11  wherein said at least one stiffening member is made of a material having a memory.  
   
   
       14 . The device of claim of  claim 1  further comprising at least one stiffening element secured to said cover member to render said cover member with a three-dimensional shape when placed over a wearer's face.  
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said cover member is formed from a material having a UPF rating of 30 or greater.  
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said cover member is formed from a lightweight, breathable material which allows a wearer to exchange air through said material.  
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said securement member further comprises a member attached to said cover member and positioned to extend over the top of a wearer's head to secure the cover member against the head.