US2024008568A1PendingUtilityA1

Method and Device for Protection Against Infectious Agents

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Assignee: NGUYEN ALANPriority: Dec 8, 2020Filed: Dec 8, 2020Published: Jan 11, 2024
Est. expiryDec 8, 2040(~14.4 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Alan Nguyen
A41D 13/1184A41D 13/1161A41D 2400/00
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Abstract

The present invention protects users from infectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. The present invention discloses a device that provides superior protection and comfort for use over prolonged periods of time. This invention is particularly suited for health care workers, individuals who interact with many people, or individuals who are at a high risk of infection. In one embodiment of the present invention, a face shield is disclosed that creates a full seal around the user's face, thereby protecting the user's otherwise exposed mucus membranes from droplets that may contain infectious agents.

Claims

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1 . A face shield comprising:
 a visor,   a pillow, and   a band-less head strap.   
     
     
         2 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising a frame. 
     
     
         3 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one filter holder. 
     
     
         4 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one filter. 
     
     
         5 . The shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one removeable filter. 
     
     
         6 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising a filter monitor. 
     
     
         7 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one exhaust port. 
     
     
         8 . A face shield comprising:
 a top half,   a bottom half,   each half removably attaching to each other.   
     
     
         9 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising a frame. 
     
     
         10 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising at least one filter holder. 
     
     
         11 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising at least one filter. 
     
     
         12 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising at least one removeable filter. 
     
     
         13 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising a filter monitor. 
     
     
         14 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising at least one exhaust port. 
     
     
         15 . A method of preventing transmission of infectious agents in a human, the method comprising:
 obtaining the face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , and   wearing the face shield disclosed in  claim 1 .   
     
     
         16 . A method of preventing transmission of infectious agents in a human, the method comprising:
 obtaining the face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , and   wearing the face shield disclosed in  claim 8 .   
     
     
         17 . A method of preventing bacterial infection in a human, the method comprising:
 obtaining the face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , and   wearing the face shield disclosed in  claim 1 .   
     
     
         18 . A method of preventing viral infection in a human, the method comprising:
 obtaining the face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , and   wearing the face shield disclosed in  claim 1 .   
     
     
         19 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 1 , further comprising a mobile application for monitoring efficiency of use. 
     
     
         20 . The face shield disclosed in  claim 8 , further comprising a mobile application for monitoring efficiency of use.

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