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Portable modesty guard

a modesty guard and portability technology, applied in the direction of shutters/movable grilles, door/window protective devices, wing arrangements, etc., can solve the problems of lack of quantity, accessibility, and difficulty in carrying, and achieve the effect of reducing the number of items, facilitating the movement, and facilitating the movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-09-20
KANDAKAI TINA L
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[0004]In one embodiment, the portable modesty guard comprises a casing (or storage container), a top extendable support member, a bottom

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The use of public spaces for private matters, such as for example, changing clothes in a locker room or nursing a baby, is often done with apprehension or reluctance.
Although some public spaces by design have some elements of privacy built in via public restroom stalls, changing rooms, and shower stalls, these elements are often lacking in quantity, transferability, and accessibility.

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[0014]The present invention provides various embodiments of a portable modesty guard which allows the user to be shielded from complete open exposure while in public settings. The modesty guard is designed to provide privacy to individuals who are uncomfortable being exposed in public settings.

[0015]Turning to FIGS. 1 and 2, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the portable modesty guard of the present invention in a closed position. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the portable modesty guard 10 comprises a casing 14 with a base 12, an end panel 16, a top extendable support member 23, a bottom extendable support member 25, and a screen or shield 27. As can be seen in FIG. 1, top extendable support member 23 and bottom extendable support member 25 are attached to end panel 16 via any suitable attachment device 18. Such suitable attachment devices include, but are not limited to, rivets, bolts, screws, nails, pins, clips, adhesive bonds, metal welds, ultrasonic welds, etc.

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Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a portable modesty guard apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable modesty guard for producing a private space in a public, or other, area.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA[0001]This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 452,162 filed Mar. 14, 2010, and titled “Portable Modesty Guard.” The full text of this application is hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein in its entirety incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a portable modesty guard apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable modesty guard for producing a private space in a public, or other, area.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The use of public spaces for private matters, such as for example, changing clothes in a locker room or nursing a baby, is often done with apprehension or reluctance. As a result, use of public facilities is either avoided completely or some alternative approach is used to obtain privacy and personal dignity. Although some public spaces by design have some elements of...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G5/00
CPCA47G5/00
Inventor KANDAKAI, TINA L.
Owner KANDAKAI TINA L