US2016324228A1PendingUtilityA1

Shield and eye protection method

Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COPriority: Jan 31, 2014Filed: Jan 27, 2015Published: Nov 10, 2016
Est. expiryJan 31, 2034(~7.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A41D 13/1184A41D 2500/30A41D 13/1161A62B 18/082A62B 23/025
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Abstract

Problem: To provide a shield and an eye protection method where it is possible to improve the convenience of handling. Resolution Means: A shield ( 1 ) for protecting the eyes of a user wearing a non-woven mask ( 2 ) is provided with an attachment section (E 1 ) formed on a lower edge section ( 12 ) side of the shield ( 1 ), overlapping with the non-woven mask ( 2 ), and attached to the non-woven mask ( 2 ), and with an eye protection section (E 2 ) formed on an upper edge section ( 11 ) side of the shield ( 1 ) and capable of protecting the eyes of the user, a linking section ( 20 ), which is fixed to be able to be attached and detached to and from the non-woven mask ( 2 ), being formed on the attachment section (E 1 ).

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1 . A shield for protecting the eyes of a user wearing a non-woven mask, the shield comprising:
 an attachment section formed on a lower edge section side of the shield, the attachment section overlapping with the non-woven mask and being attached to the non-woven mask; and   an eye protection section formed on an upper edge section side of the shield, the eye protection section being capable of protecting the eyes of the user,   the attachment section having a linking section formed thereon, the linking section being fixed to be able to be attached and detached to and from the non-woven mask.   
     
     
         2 . The shield according to  claim 1 , wherein a linking strength of the linking section with respect to the non-woven mask is 0.05 N or more. 
     
     
         3 . The shield according to  claim 2 , wherein the linking section comprises mechanical engagement means having an engagement element. 
     
     
         4 . The shield according to  claim 2 , wherein the linking section comprises an adhesive. 
     
     
         5 . The shield according to  claim 4 , wherein the adhesive has a characteristic having a linking strength of 1.5 N or less with respect to the non-woven mask. 
     
     
         6 . The shield according to  claim 1 , wherein a notch section is formed in the lower edge section at a position corresponding to a portion covering a nose in the non-woven mask. 
     
     
         7 . The shield according to  claim 1 , wherein the linking section is formed at a position corresponding to at least both end sections in the width direction of the non-woven mask. 
     
     
         8 . An eye protection method for protecting eyes of a user wearing a non-woven mask, the method comprising the step of:
 attaching a shield having a linking section to the non-woven mask via the linking section, the linking section being fixed to be able to be attached and detached to and from the non-woven mask; and   protecting the eyes with the shield.   
     
     
         9 . The eye protection method according to  claim 8 , wherein
 the shield is attached to the non-woven mask in a state of being worn by a user and the shield is detached from the non-woven mask in a state of being worn by a user.

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