Driver arm shade

a technology for driving arm shields and drivers, applied in protective garments, clothing, garments, etc., can solve the problems of cumbersome and cumbersome unacceptable answers, and increase the complexity, so as to facilitate putting on and taking off, convenient protection for drivers, and simple yet effective

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-08
BECKFORD DAWN
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[0008]It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide an inexpensive arm shield that can conveniently protect drivers from solar radiation. Another object of the present invention is to provide solar protection from the forearms of those who need to be in the sun for extended perio

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Wearing long sleeves may provide sun protection, but is an unacceptable answer in hot weather.
All of the above tend to trap heat and moisture within the sle

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, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0013]FIG. 2 provides a perspective view of partial attachment to a user's forearm.

[0014]FIG. 3 provides a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.

[0015]FIG. 4 provides a perspective view of an alternative attachment method for the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0016]Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.

[0017]Referring initially to FIG. 1, the present invention 10 is shown in a p...

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Abstract

A solar radiation arm shield includes an elongated C-shaped substantially rigid shell of a preselected material with a predetermined interior partial circumference defining first and second end edges and first and second side edges. There is a first adjustable releasable attachment strap with separate engageable portions fixedly attached to each of the first and second side edges proximal the first end edge for removable attachment to a wearer, and at least one additional releasable attachment strap has portions fixedly attached to both the first and second side edges.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 195,475 filed October 7, 2008.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to skin protection from solar radiation, and, more particularly, this invention relates to sun-blocking arm shields for vehicle drivers and others.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Prior to the conception and development of the present invention, truck and car drivers who like to drive with an arm resting along an open window during warm weather have been in jeopardy of sun burn or other skin damage from solar radiation.[0004]Wearing long sleeves may provide sun protection, but is an unacceptable answer in hot weather.[0005]Several U.S. Patents have disclosed sunburn protection for arms hanging along a window edge, including U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,056,157, 5,357,633, 5,628,062, and 5,974,586. U.S. Publication number 2007 / 0028345 discloses...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/08
CPCA41D2400/26A41D13/08
Inventor BECKFORD, DAWN
Owner BECKFORD DAWN
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