Wearable sunscreen retention accessory

Abstract

The invention discloses a wearable sunscreen cream retention accessory. The disclosed UV protection system includes providing a wearable sunscreen cream retention accessory that includes a wearable main body that includes a strap and a receiver coupled to the strap, where the receiver is configured to retain a removable sunscreen cream container unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 17 / 949,050, filed on September 20, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to UV protection systems and, more particularly, to devices for containing sunscreen. Background Art

[0004] Individuals may sometimes forget to apply sunscreen, or sunscreen may not be readily available when needed. Therefore, there is a need for an improved system that can address these issues. Summary of the invention

[0005] According to various embodiments, a wearable sunscreen retaining accessory and a UV protection system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the accessory may include a sunscreen retainer including an inner cavity configured to hold sunscreen; and a strap configured to attach the sunscreen retainer to the user's body. In some embodiments, the accessory may include a wearable body including a strap and a receiver coupled to the strap, wherein the receiver is configured to hold a removable sunscreen container unit. In certain embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory is in the form of a watch.

[0006] In certain embodiments, a UV protection system may include providing a wearable sunscreen retaining accessory, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory comprising a wearable body, the body comprising a strap and a receiver connected to the strap, wherein the receiver is configured to retain a removable sunscreen container unit, wherein the removable sunscreen container unit comprises an inner cavity configured to retain a sunscreen composition, and a cover configured to open and close over the inner cavity, wherein the strap is configured to attach the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory around a limb of a user's body; applying the sunscreen composition contained in the removable sunscreen container unit to the user's body while wearing the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory around the user's limb.

[0007] In some embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory is in the form of a watch, wherein when the removable sunscreen container unit is retained in the receiver, the receiver is similar to a watch timer, and wherein the strap includes a first strap end coupled to a first side of the receiver and a second strap end coupled to a second side of the receiver. In some embodiments, the strap includes two strap halves configured to buckle together. In some embodiments, the strap includes a single stretchable strap. In some embodiments, the lid of the removable sunscreen container unit is rotatably coupled to the edge of the container body of the sunscreen container unit. In some embodiments, the edge is removable from the container body. In some embodiments, the inner side of the lid of the removable sunscreen container unit includes a mirror. In some embodiments, the UV protection system also includes providing a UV sensitive element on at least one of the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory and the removable sunscreen container unit. In some embodiments, the UV sensitive element is selected from at least one of the material forming the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory, the material forming the removable sunscreen container unit, a paint, a sticker, and a small decoration that can be attached to the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory. In some embodiments, the sunscreen is in solid form. In some embodiments, the sunscreen is in semi-solid form. In certain embodiments, the UV protection system further comprises replacing a used removable sunscreen container unit with a new removable sunscreen container unit. In certain embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory is made of silicone and / or silicone rubber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Some embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which disclose one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a wearable sunscreen retaining accessory in the form of a watch according to various embodiments.

[0010] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a wearable sunscreen retaining accessory showing the accessory cover in an open position.

[0011] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a wearable sunscreen retention accessory.

[0012] Figure 4 is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory taken along line 4-4.

[0013] Figure 5 is a detailed cross-sectional view of a wearable sunscreen retention accessory.

[0014] Figures 6 to 12A wearable sunscreen retaining accessory according to an alternative embodiment is shown that includes a sunscreen container unit that is removable from a wearable body of the accessory.

[0015] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a wearable sunscreen retaining accessory wherein a sunscreen container unit is shown mounted within a body and in an open position.

[0016] Figure 7 Shows Figure 6 A wearable sunscreen retaining accessory wherein the sunscreen container unit is in a closed position.

[0017] Figure 8 is an exploded view of a wearable sunscreen holding accessory, wherein the sunscreen container unit is shown detached from the main body.

[0018] Fig. 9 is an exploded view of a sunscreen container unit.

[0019] Fig.10 is a perspective view of a wearable subject.

[0020] Fig.11 is a side view of the wearable body.

[0021] Fig.12 is along Fig.11 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] According to Figure 1-12 Various embodiments shown disclose a UV protection system that includes a wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 that is configured to retain a sunscreen composition 28, such as a sunscreen, a sunscreen agent, etc. (referred to herein as "sunscreen 28"). In certain embodiments, the sunscreen 28 may be a solid or semi-solid sunscreen. In some embodiments, the disclosed system may be capable of refilling the sunscreen 28. In other embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 may be configured as a disposable, single-use product. In some embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 may include a UV-sensitive element that is configured to detect and indicate the level of UV radiation.

[0023] In such Figure 1-5 In some embodiments shown, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 may include an integral sunscreen retainer 13 containing sunscreen 28 within the wearable body 10A. Figure 6-12In other illustrated embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 may include a removable sunscreen container unit 40 that contains sunscreen 28 and is configured to fit into a receptacle 40A within the wearable body 10A.

[0024] In some embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 / wearable body 10A can have the form and appearance of a watch and be configured to be worn around the user's wrist. To this end, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 can include a wristband 12 coupled to a sunscreen container 13 or a receiver 40A.

[0025] In further embodiments, the sunscreen retaining accessory 10, sunscreen container 13, and / or sunscreen container unit 40 may also include various decorative elements 14, such as buttons similar to a crown, novelty art, etc. Such decorative elements 14 may also be used for functional purposes to be described and / or to make the sunscreen retaining accessory 10 easier to engage with a child. In some embodiments, the wristband 12 may include a notch or hole 14A to which a small ornament 14B may be attached. In some embodiments, such a notch or hole 14A may also be used as a decorative element 14. For example, as shown, a smiley face ornament may include holes 14A for the eyes of the smiley face and may also be configured to hold a small ornament such as Figure 7 The flower ornament 14B shown, etc.

[0026] In some embodiments, wristband 12 may include first and second ends 12A and 12B that are coupled to sunscreen container 13 at opposite sides 13A and 13B of sunscreen container 13 or receiver 40A, respectively. Figure 1 In one embodiment shown, the wristband 12 can be an adjustable buckle strap, including a first strap half having a notch 12C and a second strap half having a buckle 12D. In other embodiments, the first strap end 12A and the second strap end 12B can be connected to the sunscreen container 13 / receiver 40A via lugs or other connecting elements provided at the sides 13a and 13B of the sunscreen container 13 or the receiver 40A. However, in other embodiments, these components can be an integral unit. It should be understood that different strap designs including attachment structures can be adopted in alternative embodiments. For example, in some embodiments, a one-piece strap that can be a stretchable strap (e.g., silicone rubber) can be used instead of a two-piece strap. In addition, although the sunscreen container 13, the receiver 40A and the container unit 40 are depicted as circular, different geometric configurations (e.g., square, rectangular, etc.) can be provided in alternative embodiments.

[0027] In such Figure 1-5In certain embodiments best depicted in FIG. 1 , the sunscreen container 13 may include an inner cavity 26 configured to hold a solid or semi-solid sunscreen 28. In further embodiments, the sunscreen container 13 may include a lid 16 configured to open and close the inner cavity 26. In one embodiment, the lid 16 may be rotationally coupled to the inner cavity 26 via a hinge 20 attached between the cavity and the edge of the lid. In further embodiments, the lid 16 may be configured to be securely enclosed on the inner cavity 26 via a locking mechanism. In some embodiments, the locking mechanism may include a latch 22 including a latch release member 22B disposed on the edge of the lid 16. The latch 22 may be configured to engage in a recess 22A disposed within the edge of the inner cavity 26 and disengage by pushing against the latch release member 22B with a user's finger. In some embodiments, the latch 22 and the recess 22A may include a magnetic member for magnetic attachment in a closed position. It should be understood that various locking and release mechanisms may be provided in alternative embodiments. For example, in an alternative embodiment, the decorative element 14 configured as a button similar to a crown can also be used as a release button, which causes the cover to open when the button is pressed. In some embodiments, the mirror 24 can be disposed on the inner surface of the cover 16. According to alternative embodiments, the mirror 24 can be, for example, a glass mirror or a non-glass mirror, such as a stick-on mirror. Thus, the cover 16 protectively holds the sunscreen 28 within the inner cavity 26, and can be opened to expose the sunscreen 28 and the mirror 24, so that the user can see him / herself when applying the sunscreen 28.

[0028] In such Figure 6-12In certain embodiments best depicted in FIG. 4 , a removable sunscreen container unit 40 is configured to fit into a receiver 40A and can be easily replaced with a new container unit when the sunscreen is used up. In one embodiment, the receiver 40A can be made of a high friction rubber, silicone, and / or rubber silicone material. In another embodiment, the sunscreen container unit 40 can be configured to be screwed into the receiver 40A. However, it should be understood that in alternative embodiments, multiple and / or alternative mechanisms for releasably but securely attaching the container unit 40 within the receiver 40A can be used. In some embodiments, the sunscreen container unit 40 can include an inner cavity 42 configured to hold the sunscreen 28. In further embodiments, the sunscreen container unit 40 can include a lid 44 that is configured to open and close on the inner cavity 42. In some embodiments, the lid 44 can be rotatably coupled to the inner cavity 42 via a hinge 46 that is coupled between the cavity and the edge of the lid. In one embodiment, the sunscreen container unit 40 can include a removable edge 48 that supports the hinge 46 and the lid 44. In one embodiment, the removable rim 48 can be attached to the main container body 50 of the sunscreen container unit by threaded engagement or by friction / snap-fit ​​engagement, etc. The removable rim 48 can also be configured to be non-permanently fixed to the edge of the container 40A. The lid 44 can be configured to be securely enclosed on the inner cavity 42 and / or on the rim 48. In one embodiment, a releasable locking mechanism, such as a latch engagement mechanism, can be provided to secure the lid 44 to the inner cavity and / or the rim 48. In other embodiments, a releasable snap-fit ​​locking mechanism can be provided, which has a tab release member 52 that can be disengaged when pushed upward (e.g., with a thumb). It should be understood that multiple and / or alternative locking and release mechanisms can be provided in different embodiments, such as magnetic attachment members, threaded engagement between the lid and the rim (omitting the hinge 46), etc. In some embodiments, a mirror 54 can be provided on the inner surface of the lid 44. According to alternative embodiments, the mirror 54 can be, for example, a glass mirror or a non-glass mirror, such as a stick-on mirror. Thus, the cover 44 protectively holds the sunscreen 28 within the interior cavity 42, and can be opened to expose the sunscreen 28 and the mirror 54 so that the user can observe him / herself while applying the sunscreen 28. In some embodiments, the UV sensitive element 34 can be placed on an outer surface 56 of the cover 44 opposite the mirror 54. In one embodiment, the UV sensitive element 34 can also serve as a decorative element 14.

[0029] In certain embodiments, the sunscreen 28 may be provided in the form of a solid cake or in a semi-solid form, which, in contrast to liquid sunscreens, prevents spillage. Figure 1-5In certain embodiments best depicted in FIG. 1 , a liner 30 (which may be a sheet of paper) may be disposed beneath the sunscreen 28. The liner 30 may include a tab 32 extending from the sunscreen 28 so that a user may pull up on the tab 32 to remove the sunscreen 28 and replace the sunscreen 28 with a new refill. It should be understood that liquid or any other form of sunscreen may be used in alternative embodiments. In certain embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory 10 may be configured as a disposable, single-use sunscreen container that may be discarded after the sunscreen is used up.

[0030] In some embodiments, a UV sensitive element 34 can be disposed on an outer surface of the accessory 10 to indicate the UV level that warrants the application of sunscreen. The UV sensitive element 34 can include, for example, a UV sensitive plastic, paint, or other material that changes color in the sun or otherwise provides an indication of the UV level. In some embodiments, the decorative element 14 can also function as the UV sensitive element 34. In some embodiments, such as Figures 6 to 12 As shown, various decorative stickers or UV-sensitive paints that are UV-sensitive can be used to create images that make the accessory 10 interesting and educational for children. Some non-limiting examples can include images of chameleons, parrots, flowers, sunglasses with smiling faces (as shown), emoticons, etc. that can change color. In some embodiments, the attachable small decoration 14B can also be made of UV-sensitive materials. It should be understood that various parts of the wearable sunscreen holding accessory 10 can be decorated with various types of UV-sensitive materials and / or made of various types of UV-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the UV-sensitive element 34 can be disposed on the front side 18 of the cover 16 opposite the mirror 24. In another embodiment, the strap 12 can be made of UV-sensitive plastic. In another embodiment, the strap 12 can be provided with a belt retainer loop 12E made of UV-sensitive material.

[0031] Thus, the disclosed subject matter provides a system that enables individuals to conveniently carry sunscreen and can further encourage and / or remind the user to apply sunscreen. The device can be used by individuals of any age, but can be a minimally useful tool for educating and encouraging young children to apply sunscreen.

[0032] It should be understood that in different embodiments, the disclosed wearable sunscreen retainer accessory 10 can have a variety of configurations and / or additional components. For example, the disclosed accessories can also include a time display screen, a timer, an alarm, and various other electronic components. In some embodiments, the accessory 10 can be configured to sound an alarm when the UV radiation is particularly high. In some alternative embodiments, the wearable sunscreen retainer accessory 10 can be in the form of a bracelet, an anklet, a pendant / necklace, an armband, a belt, or various other accessories worn on the body. It should be understood that the components of the wearable sunscreen retainer accessory 10 can include any alternative known materials in the art and can have any size and / or dimensions. In one embodiment, the wearable sunscreen retainer accessory 10 can include a silicone and / or silicone rubber wearable body 10A, and a plastic removable sunscreen container unit 40, which has a stick-on mirror for low-cost items. It should be understood that the components of the wearable sunscreen retainer accessory 10 can be manufactured and assembled using any known technology in the art.

[0033] The constituent elements of the disclosed devices and systems listed herein are exemplary only, and the list is not intended to limit the devices of the present application to only these elements. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art related to the present disclosure that there are equivalent elements that can be replaced within the present disclosure without changing the basic function or operation of the device. As used herein, terms such as "approximately", "approximately", "about", etc. indicate deviations within + / -10%. The relationship between the various elements of the disclosed device as described herein is presented only as an illustrative example and does not limit the scope or nature of the relationship between the various elements. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that many design configurations may enjoy the functional benefits of the system of the present invention. Therefore, in view of the various configurations and arrangements of the embodiments of the present invention, the scope of the present invention is reflected by the breadth of the appended claims, rather than being narrowed by the above-described embodiments.

Claims

1. A UV protection system comprising: A wearable sunscreen retaining accessory is provided, the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory comprising a wearable body, the wearable body comprising a strap and a receiver coupled to the strap, wherein the receiver is configured to hold a removable sunscreen container unit, wherein the removable sunscreen container unit comprises an inner cavity configured to hold a sunscreen composition and a cover configured to open and close over the inner cavity, Wherein, the strap is configured to attach the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory around a limb of a user's body.

2. The UV protection system of claim 1, wherein the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory is in the form of a watch, wherein: When the removable sunscreen container unit is retained within the receiver, the receiver resembles a watch timer, and wherein the strap includes a first strap end coupled to a first side of the receiver and a second strap end coupled to a second side of the receiver.

3. The UV protection system of claim 2, wherein the strap comprises two strap halves configured to buckle together.

4. The UV protection system of claim 2, wherein the strap comprises a single stretchable strap.

5. The UV protection system of claim 1, wherein the cover of the removable sunscreen container unit is rotatably coupled to an edge of a main container body of the sunscreen container unit.

6. The UV protection system of claim 5, wherein the rim is removable from the main container body.

7. The UV protection system of claim 1, wherein an inside of the cover of the removable sunscreen container unit includes a mirror.

8. The UV protection system of claim 1, further comprising providing a UV sensitive element on at least one of the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory and / or the removable sunscreen container unit.

9. A UV protection system according to claim 8, wherein the UV sensitive element is selected from at least one of the material forming the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory, the material forming the removable sunscreen container unit, a paint, a sticker, and a small decoration that can be attached to the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory.

10. The UV protection system of claim 1, wherein the sunscreen is in solid form.

11. The UV protection system of claim 1 , wherein the sunscreen is in a semi-solid form.

12. The UV protection system of claim 1, further comprising replacing a used removable sunscreen container unit with a new removable sunscreen container unit.

13. The UV protection system of claim 1, wherein the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory is made of silicone and / or silicone rubber.

14. A UV protection system comprising: providing a sunscreen container unit configured to be inserted into a receiver of a wearable sunscreen holding accessory, The wearable sunscreen retaining accessory includes a wearable body, the wearable body including a strap supporting the receiver, the strap being configured to attach the wearable sunscreen retaining accessory around a limb of a user's body, The sunscreen container unit includes an inner cavity configured to hold a sunscreen composition, and a cover configured to open and close over the inner cavity.

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