Privacy module

Abstract

This invention relates to privacy screens, specifically, portable privacy screens with an integrated vertical height measuring tool. A portable lightweight privacy screen that can be conveniently carried and assembled and disassembled. The privacy module has one ruled segmented crown and one ruled segmented base which are identical and interchangeable with each other. They are each considered a single unit that is detachably connected together by a plurality of tubular couplers and bungee cord. The privacy module also has a plurality of ruled segmented supporting poles which are identical and interchangeable with each other. Each is considered a single unit that is detachably connected together by a plurality of tubular couplers and bungee cord. The present invention provides the collapsibility aspect by attaching bungee cord at two points on each of the separate units, giving the user the quick ease of assembling and disassembling of the structure. Further intent of the present invention is to increase the privacy area for the user, by providing a plurality of walls. The design of the present invention to provide privacy on a plurality of sides is also facilitated by an easily detachable fabric cover, interlaced with elastic from end to end, on top and bottom, which attaches and secures the fabric cover at a plurality of points by an elastic loop on the ends of the ruled segmented crown and ruled segmented base. The present invention also provides the option of attaching a plurality of privacy module together. The present invention also presents an integrated means of measuring a person's standing height by adding graduating marks to the segmented supporting poles, as well as to the segmented crown and the segmented base. Height indicator marks are placed on top of the ruled segmented crown in conjunction with the ruled segmented supporting poles, to align them with the vertically placed ruled auxiliary arm, for height extensions above 6-feet.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTIONField of Invention[0001]The present invention is in the technical field of privacy screens. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of portable privacy screens with an integrated height stick.Description of the Prior Art[0002]A wide number of privacy systems has been heretofore proposed and on trade but without a height stick being an integral part to measure and record a person's standing height. Privacy apparatus, in general, include well-made and well-purposed systems. Often, however, the convenience of setting up and breaking down, and being lightweight and portable are sometimes forgotten in the design and manufacturing process. Not to mention having to assemble and dissemble a separate height stick. Hospitals, nursing homes, health care facilities, daycare facilities, schools, etc. have a need for a lightweight, portable, and economically feasible privacy screen with an integrated height stick.[0003]Various types of privacy scr...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a privacy screen that has several technical benefits. First, it is easily assembled and disassembled, with fewer parts needed for full functionality. Second, it integrated a height measuring tool, which can be practical and convenient for use. Third, it is portable and lightweight, providing sufficient privacy for the user. Fourth, it can be easily interconnected with other privacy modules. Fifth, it has a simple construction and is easy to operate and reliable in operation. Finally, it is low-cost. These technical effects make the privacy screen easier and safer to assemble, break down, and transport.

Problems solved by technology

Often, however, the convenience of setting up and breaking down, and being lightweight and portable are sometimes forgotten in the design and manufacturing process.

Though used as a privacy screen, this room divider, typically used in the wellness industry, is spatially one-dimensional, and does not provide privacy on a plurality of sides, thus, limited privacy is achieved with a single room divider.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,402,585A is a stadiometer but not light weight enough for easy portability and frequent set-up and break down.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,878,802 shows a privacy apparatus, that if, used as a privacy screen would be adequate for privacy but lacking in today's need for ease of portability.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,967,534 discloses more than adequate privacy but presents with many more pieces to assemble and disassemble, and not quick to breakdown when rushing from one wellness screening to another.

Nor did any of the for mentioned privacy apparatus included an integrated height measuring tool.

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