Protective device against biting of arthropods

a technology of arthropods and protective devices, which is applied in the field of protective devices, can solve the problems of no similar preventive measures for such other mosquito-borne diseases, deets are toxic, and become hot and sweaty

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-19
VOLGYESI GEORGE A
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[0024]In yet another of its aspects, the invention provides a method for preventing arthropods from biting a head of a person, said method comprising inserting said head of said person through an opening in a head covering comprising a reticulated foam and securing said head covering to said head of said person.
[0025]In yet another of its aspects, the invention provides a method for preventing arthropods from biting the body of a person, said method comprisi...

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Malaria is such a large concern that it contributes significantly to economic malaise.
The major drawback of this method is that it becomes hot and sweaty in hot weather and is therefore uncomfortable.
While chemoprophylaxis is available for malaria, there are no similar preventive measures for such other mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue.
Also, DEET is toxic when ingested and may cause skin irritation in persons.
Significant disadvantages arise as a result of the use of chemical products, including, the fact that the chemicals must be repeatedly applied as a result of “wearing off” over time and as a result of human activity such as sweating, showering or swimming.
Frequent application of chemical repellents is also expensive and may harm the environment.
From the viewpoint of the military, recent studies have shown that arthropods can obstruct movement and field positions, prevent conce...

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[0056]Referring to FIG. 3, a pattern 22 was first made of a simple sheet of one-quarter inch thick reticulated foam having thirty holes per inch. A clear view visor 24 made of thin Lexan (trade mark) was attached to the foam using a silicone glue to cover the opening 26. The helmet was then sewn along a single seam 28 to produce the helmet as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.

[0057]FIG. 4 shows the helmet 30 with flaps 32, 34 outside of the shirt of the wearer 36. FIG. 5 shows the helmet 30 with flaps 32, 34 tucked inside the shirt of the wearer 36. The wearer 36 then places the helmet 30 over his head and tucks the flaps 32, 34 inside of his shirt as shown in FIG. 5. After a recent rainstorm, the wearer walked through a mosquito infested forest for two hours. Following the two hour walk, the wearer removed the helmet 30 for inspection and then inspected his body for mosquito bites.

[0058]It was found that the wearer suffered numerous mosquito bites to all areas of his body which were covered w...

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Abstract

A new protective device for use against biting of mosquitoes and other arthropods and in particular, a material which can be used in the manufacture of regular clothing or specialty clothing to protect an individual from bites from mosquitoes and other arthropods.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 070,671 filed Mar. 3, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a new protective device for use against biting of mosquitoes and other arthropods and in particular, a material which can be used in the manufacture of regular clothing or specialty clothing to protect an individual from bites from mosquitoes and other arthropods.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]One of the most serious concerns of today's society is the transfer of disease from mosquitoes and other arthropods to humans. For example, every twelve seconds a child dies from malaria. Almost half a billion people contract the disease annually. One of the most common ways of contracting the disease is when a human is bitten by a mosquito which carries the tiny blood-dwelling parasites that cause malaria.[0004]Many efforts have been made to reduce the spread of malaria. For example, mosquito larvae thrive...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/00A41D3/02
CPCA01K55/00A41D13/1153A41D13/001
Inventor VOLGYESI, GEORGE A.
Owner VOLGYESI GEORGE A
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