Body Mounted Sun Shielding Device

Abstract

A sun shielding device to be worn on the back of a user is provided. The sun shielding device includes an elongated panel that is constructed so as to block ultraviolet rays. A front surface of the elongated panel includes an upper pair of straps affixed thereon, wherein the upper pair of straps can be positioned over the user's shoulders to support the elongated panel in a vertical orientation along the user's back. The upper pair of straps includes fasteners thereon for securement to the user's belt or similar article. A lower pair of straps is affixed on the front surface of the elongated panel and includes fasteners thereon for securement to a rear portion of a user's belt. The front surface further includes one or more cushions thereon for providing comfort to the user and for providing space between the user's back and the elongated panel.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 900,631 filed on Nov. 6, 2013. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to sun shielding devices. More specifically, the present invention provides a sun shielding device comprising an elongated panel to be worn on the back of a user having straps with fasteners thereon for securing the elongated panel on the upper body of the user.[0004]Many people work outdoors and are subject to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. Exposure to ultraviolet rays can negatively impact a person's health and may cause the person to suffer sunburn or various other skin problems. Prolonged exposure to the sun's rays can also increase a person's risk of contracting skin cancer. However, for those who work o...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a sun shielding device that can be easily worn on the user's back in a hands-free manner, allowing them to use their hands for other purposes. The device has cushions for comfort while wearing it, and is made from materials that are economic and durable.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, Richardson fails to disclose an elongated panel disposed in a vertical orientation along the back of a user to shield the user from ultraviolet rays.

Thus, Figura fails to disclose a sun shielding device comprising an elongated panel adapted to shield the user from ultraviolet rays, and instead discloses a canopy comprising a frame and an awning.

Thus, Biven fails to provide a sun shield that can be supported in a vertical position along a user's back that is adapted to shield ultraviolet rays.

Further, the device of Biven cannot be worn directly on a user and must be secured to a backpack frame.

Thus, O'Brien provides a baby supporting device having a sunshade, and fails to disclose an elongated panel to be worn on the back of a user to shield the user from ultraviolet rays.

Thus, Java discloses a device for cooling a user, and fails to disclose a sun-shielding device comprising an elongated panel having straps thereon to be secured around the upper body of a user.

Thus, Morman fails to disclose a sun shielding device comprising an elongated panel to be worn on the back of a user, and that includes straps for securing the device on the upper body of the user.

Thus, the devices cannot be worn directly on the user and must instead be secured to a backpack or similar apparatus.

Further, the devices include opaque cloth adapted to block all sunlight, which may be inconvenient for the user.

Further, devices in the prior art are positioned horizontally as a canopy above the user's head, and thus may be unwieldy.

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