Device for UV protection of face while tanning

Abstract

A protective device 10 provides protection for the user's face from excessive ultraviolet light exposure, particularly when using an indoor tanning bed, which transmits powerful levels of ultraviolet radiation. A protective device 10 includes a face-engaging protective sheet 20 , a side edge-engaging strap 30 , and an upper edge-engaging strap 40. Preferably, at least the face-engaging protective sheet 20 is constructed from UPF rated ultraviolet light-resistant material. The side edge-engaging strap 30 is fastened to opposite edges of the protective sheet 20 . The upper edge-engaging strap 40 is fastened to the protective sheet 20 and the side edge-engaging strap 30. The face-engaging protective sheet 20 , the side edge-engaging strap 30, and the upper edge-engaging strap 40 of the protective device 10 are sized and shaped to fit onto a user's head.

1 . A protective device for providing protection to an indoor tanning bed user's face from excessive ultra-violet light exposure, the protective device comprising: 
 a face-engaging protective fabric sheet, wherein the protective sheet includes an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge;    a side edge-engaging strap having a first end, a second end, and a center region, wherein the first end of the side edge-engaging strap is fastened to the first side edge of the protective sheet, and the second end of the side edge-engaging strap is fastened to the second side edge of the protective sheet; and    an upper edge-engaging strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of upper edge-engaging strap is fastened to the upper edge of the protective sheet, and the second end of the upper edge-engaging strap is fastened to the center region of the side edge-engaging strap;    wherein the outer surface of the protective fabric sheet provides a 50+ rating for ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.    
   
   
       2 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the side edge-engaging strap and the protective sheet are fastened together in a selectively detachable and selectively re-attachable manner.  
   
   
       3 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the upper edge-engaging strap and the protective sheet are fastened together in a selectively detachable and selectively re-attachable manner.  
   
   
       4 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the side edge-engaging strap and the upper edge-engaging strap are elastic.  
   
   
       5 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the protective sheet provides a 50+ rating for ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.  
   
   
       6 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the protective sheet provides an excellent level of ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.  
   
   
       7 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the protective sheet provides a very good level of ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.  
   
   
       8 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the protective sheet provides a good level of ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.  
   
   
       9 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the protective device is sized and shaped to secure to a user's head.  
   
   
       10 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the protective device provides ultraviolet protection to a user's ears.  
   
   
       11 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the protective device provides ultraviolet protection to a user's neck.  
   
   
       12 . A device for providing protection from excessive ultra-violet light exposure to a user's face while tanning, the device comprising: 
 a face-engaging protective fabric sheet, wherein the protective sheet includes an outer surface;    at least one side edge-engaging strap, wherein the at least one side edge-engaging strap is fastened to opposing edges of the protective sheet; and    wherein the face-engaging protective sheet and the side edge-engaging strap are sized and shaped to enable the device to slip over a user's head, and wherein the protective sheet provides ultraviolet protection factor-rated ultraviolet light protection.    
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising an upper edge-engaging strap, wherein the upper edge-engaging strap is fastened to another edge of the protective sheet and to the side edge-engaging strap.  
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the side edge-engaging strap and the protective sheet are fastened together in a selectively detachable and selectively re-attachable manner.  
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the upper edge-engaging strap and the protective sheet are fastened together in a selectively detachable and selectively re-attachable manner.  
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the side edge-engaging strap and the upper edge-engaging strap are elastic.  
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the outer surface of the protective sheet provides a 50+ rating for ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.  
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the outer surface of the protective sheet provides an excellent level of ultraviolet light protection as defined by the ultraviolet protection factor classification system.  
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the device is water resistant.  
   
   
       20 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the device is air permeable.  
   
   
       21 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the protective device is sized and shaped to secure to a user's head.  
   
   
       22 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the protective device provides ultraviolet protection to a user's ears.  
   
   
       23 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the protective device provides ultraviolet protection to a user's neck.  
   
   
       24 . A method for providing protection from excessive ultra-violet light exposure to a user's face while tanning using a protective device, the method comprises: 
 constructing a protective device, wherein the protective device includes a face-engaging protective fabric sheet, a side edge-engaging strap, and an upper edge-engaging strap, wherein the side edge-engaging strap is fastened to opposing edges of the protective sheet, and the upper edge-engaging strap is fastened to the protective sheet and the side edge-engaging strap, and wherein the protective sheet provides ultraviolet protection factor-rated ultraviolet light protection;    sizing and shaping the face-engaging protective fabric sheet, the side edge-engaging strap, and the upper edge-engaging strap of the protective device, wherein the protective device is sized and shaped to fit onto a user's head, and    enabling a user to place the protective device onto the user's head prior to tanning.