Water-resistant protection

Abstract

The goal is to solve the problem of water droplets running down the user's arm while washing their face, wetting the sink and floor. [Solution] A water-repellent device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, wherein the fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion portion and the inner end of the left arm insertion portion is configured to be expandable and contractible, and the distance between the inner end of the right arm insertion portion and the inner end of the left arm insertion portion is 20 to 60 cm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a water wetting prevention tool.

Background Art

[0002] Utility Model Registration No. 3182399 discloses a face washing towel. That is, "A wristband portion provided with a stretchable body that forms a cylindrical shape by detachable connecting means near both ends of the fabric, and one adhesive means provided on the outer cylindrical surface of the wristband portion, and two short side end portions of the rectangular fabric. It is composed of the other adhesive means provided near the vicinity and detachably attached to the one adhesive means, and the wristband portion is detachably attached near the vicinity of the two short side end portions of the rectangular fabric. A face washing towel characterized by that", "Adhesive means provided near the four corners of the rectangular fabric and detachably attaching the corners of the rectangular fabric to each other, and a stretchable body provided on the short side of the rectangular fabric for pulling the corners near the short side closer to each other. A face washing towel characterized by that", "Another fabric is provided by overlapping it on both ends of the rectangular fabric, the long side portion of the rectangular fabric and one end near the short side portion of the other fabric are fixed, and the other end is provided with an adhesive means for detachably attaching the rectangular fabric and the other fabric, and the outer vicinity of the rectangular fabric and the other fabric is formed into a cylindrical shape and provided with a stretchable body for contracting the diameter of the cylindrical portion. A face washing towel characterized by that" is disclosed.

[0003] As shown in FIG. 5, the face washing towel has a rectangular fabric 1. Adhesive means 3 are provided near both ends of the short side portion 14 of the rectangular fabric 1. Two wristband portions 2 are provided. Adhesive means 3 paired with the rectangular fabric 1 are provided on the outer cylindrical surface 13 of the ring portion 2. The wristband portions 2 are attached to both ends of the rectangular fabric 1 by the adhesive means 3. By attaching the rectangular fabric 1 and the wristband portion 2 with the adhesive means 3, it is configured to be easily released even if it falls due to some accident. For the rectangular fabric 1, for example, shirring fabric, pile fabric, cotton fabric, or silk fabric is used. For the adhesive means 3, for example, a surface fastener, a hook, a zipper, a button, etc. are used. In FIG. 5, 12 is the diameter of the cylindrical portion.

[0004] Figures 6 and 7 show the use of the facial towel shown in Figure 5 for washing the face. The armband 2 is placed on the arm. The armband 2 is attached using the adhesive means 3 provided at both ends of the rectangular cloth 1 and the corresponding adhesive means 3 provided on the armband 2, and the face is washed in this assembled state. It is claimed that water droplets running down the arm while the user 35 is washing their face are absorbed by the armband 2 and do not fall onto the floor. After washing the face, the arm can be rolled inward to allow the face to be wiped with the central rectangular cloth 1. The act of removing the armband 2 from the arm after use itself acts as a water-wiping action, making it possible to efficiently wipe away moisture. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3182399 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] Patent Document 1 claims that when using the facial washing towel described in Patent Document 1, water droplets running down the user's arm during face washing are absorbed by the armband portion 2 and do not fall onto the floor.

[0007] However, even with the face-washing towel described in Patent Document 1, the floor still got wet.

[0008] The problem that this invention aims to solve is the aforementioned problem. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The inventor of this application considered why water droplets still fell on the floor even when washing the face using the facial towel described in Patent Document 1.

[0010] It gradually became clear that the reason was as follows. As can be seen from Figure 6, when washing one's face, the right and left arms are in a V-shape. In Figure 6, the palm is far below the face, so the forearm is relatively tilted vertically. However, when washing one's face, the palm is much higher, at the face level, than in Figure 6. In that case, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the forearm is in a horizontal direction. As a result, the forearm is in a crossing direction, almost like a V-shape, and because the vertical inclination angle of the forearm is small (the forearm is almost horizontal), I realized that it is difficult for water on the palm to flow from the palm to the wrist and then to the elbow (elbow joint). The water is likely to be separated from the arm by gravity along its path and fall to the floor.

[0011] Therefore, I realized that when washing one's face, if the right and left arms are not positioned horizontally, but rather nearly perpendicular to the front of the body, for example, if the right and left arms are positioned parallel or nearly parallel, the vertical inclination angle of the forearms (right and left arms) will be large, and the water in the palms will be able to flow more easily from the palms to the wrists and then to the elbows (elbow joints). In other words, as can be seen from Figures 6 and 7, the length of the rectangular fabric 1 between the right armband 2 and the left armband 2 of the towel in Patent Document 1 is far longer than the user's shoulder width. Therefore, even when wearing this face-washing towel from Patent Document 1, the arms can move freely, meaning there is no restriction whatsoever on the arms in the left-right direction. As a result, the posture of both arms during face washing ends up as described above. Consequently, it was realized that it would be beneficial to restrict the posture (movement) of both arms when wearing the face-washing towel.

[0012] This invention was achieved based on the above findings.

[0013] The present invention A water-preventing device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is configured to be stretchable. The fabric portion has a structure that restricts the direction of the right and left arms to be approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body when the user's right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion section and the user's left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion section. We propose a water-resistant device.

[0014] The present invention A water-preventing device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is configured to be stretchable. The fabric portion has a structure that restricts the direction of the right and left arms to be approximately parallel to the side of the user's body when the user's right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion section and the user's left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion section. We propose a water-resistant device.

[0015] The present invention A water-preventing device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is configured to be stretchable. The distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is less than or equal to the shoulder width. We propose a water-resistant device.

[0016] The present invention A water-preventing device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The fabric part between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is configured to be stretchable. The distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is 5 to 20% shorter than the shoulder width dimension. Propose a water-wetting prevention tool.

[0017] The present invention is A water-wetting prevention tool used when washing the face, comprising a fabric part, a right arm insertion part provided at one end side of the fabric part through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion part provided at the other end side of the fabric part through which the left arm is inserted. The fabric part between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is configured to be stretchable. The distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is 20 to 60 cm. Propose a water-wetting prevention tool.

[0018] The present invention proposes a water-wetting prevention tool, in which the distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is preferably 55 cm or less.

[0019] The present invention proposes a water-wetting prevention tool, in which the distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is more preferably 50 cm or less.

[0020] The present invention proposes a water-wetting prevention tool, in which the distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is even more preferably 45 cm or less.

[0021] The present invention proposes a water-wetting prevention tool, in which the distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is preferably 25 cm or more.

[0022] The present invention proposes a water-repellent device, preferably one in which the right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion are configured to be retractable.

[0023] The present invention proposes a water-repellent device, preferably having a structure in which the right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion can hold at least a portion of the upper arm and at least a portion of the forearm together when inserted.

[0024] The present invention proposes a water-repellent device, preferably one in which a downwardly extending portion is provided in the fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion portion and the inner end of the left arm insertion portion.

[0025] This invention proposes a method of washing one's face using the above-mentioned water-repellent device.

[0026] The present invention A method of washing one's face using a water-repellent device comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The right arm is inserted into the right arm insertion section and the left arm is inserted into the left arm insertion section, and in this inserted state, the direction of movement of the right and left arms is restricted to be approximately parallel to the side of the user's body. In the aforementioned state, wash your face with the palm of your right arm and / or left arm. I will suggest a method for washing your face.

[0027] The present invention A method of washing one's face using a water-repellent device comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The right arm is inserted into the right arm insertion section and the left arm is inserted into the left arm insertion section, and in this inserted state, the direction of movement of the right arm and the left arm is restricted to a direction that is approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body. In the aforementioned state, wash your face with the palm of your right arm and / or left arm. I will suggest a method for washing your face. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] According to the present invention, it is less likely that water will spill onto the sink or floor when washing your face. In other words, the sink or floor is less likely to get wet. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0029] [Figure 1] Front view of a water-repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Rear view of a water-repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 1 shows the usage status of the water-repellent device. [Figure 4] Diagram illustrating the usage of a water-repellent device in a different embodiment. [Figure 5] Plan view of a towel disclosed in Patent Document 1 [Figure 6] Diagram of towel usage disclosed in Patent Document 1 [Figure 7] Diagram of towel usage disclosed in Patent Document 1 [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0030] The first aspect of the present invention is a water-repellent device. The water-repellent device is used when washing one's face. It can also be described as a towel. The water-repellent device comprises a fabric portion. The water-repellent device comprises a right arm insertion portion. The right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion portion. The right arm insertion portion is provided on one end of the fabric portion. The water-repellent device comprises a left arm insertion portion. The left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion portion. The left arm insertion portion is provided on the other end of the fabric portion. The fabric portion, the right arm insertion portion, and the left arm insertion portion of the water-repellent device may be manufactured as a single unit from the beginning, or they may be made as a single unit by joining (for example, sewing together) parts that were manufactured separately beforehand.

[0031] The fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is configured to be stretchable. This stretchable configuration can be achieved by using a stretchable material for the fabric portion itself. If a non-stretchable material is used for the material itself, stretchability can be achieved through the knitting method of the fabric portion. It can also be achieved by attaching an elastic cord to the fabric portion. Generally, the entire fabric portion will be stretchable, but it is also acceptable for only a part of the fabric portion to be stretchable. The degree of stretchability can be, for example, about 15% or about 50%. The degree of stretchability should be such that when the right arm insertion section is passed through its inner end to the right arm, and the left arm insertion section is passed through its inner end to the left arm, the result is "neither too tight nor too loose". The numerical value of the degree of stretchability can be appropriately adjusted depending on the left-right dimension of the fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section, and the user's shoulder width. For example, it would be acceptable if the "maximum length under tensile force" is about 10-40% longer than the "length in the natural state without any force applied."

[0032] The fabric portion has the following configuration. For example, when the user's right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion section and the user's left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion section, the structure restricts the direction of the right and left arms to be approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body. Alternatively, when the user's right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion section and the user's left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion section, the structure restricts the direction of the right and left arms to be approximately parallel to the side of the user's body. "The direction of the right and left arms is approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body" and "The direction of the right and left arms is approximately parallel to the side of the user's body" have similar meanings. Only the wording is different. Of course, "approximately perpendicular" includes "90°", but in reality, it will also include cases of "approximately 70-90°". The phrase "approximately parallel" includes "the intersection angle between the right and left arms is 0°," but in reality, "0°" is unlikely, and it would also include cases of "approximately 0-30°." In "the direction of the right and left arms is approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body," "front of the body" is considered to correspond to "a virtual plane perpendicular to the line of sight" when the user looks straight ahead. In "the direction of the right and left arms is approximately parallel to the side of the user's body," "side of the body" is considered to correspond to "a virtual plane perpendicular to the virtual plane." The reason for this is that the horizontal cross-section of the human body is approximately circular or elliptical, so it is unclear what kind of plane the front and side of the human body are.

[0033] The structure that restricts the direction of the right and left arms to be "approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body" or "approximately parallel to the side of the user's body," that is, the restrictive structure, is, for example, the following structure. The distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part is less than or equal to the wearer's (user's) shoulder width. It was preferable that L be approximately 5-20% shorter than the shoulder width. When set in this way, it is difficult for the wearer's (user's) arm to move outward, and the forearm is corrected to be approximately parallel to the wearer's (user's) side of the body. For example, L is 20-60 cm. The "value of L" is a measurement taken in a natural state without applying any tensile force. The distance was preferably 55 cm or less. More preferably 50 cm or less. Even more preferably 45 cm or less. Preferably 25 cm or more. Even more preferably 30 cm or more. The reasons why the above values ​​are preferred are as follows. The average shoulder width for women who are 140cm tall is approximately 32.2cm, for women who are 150cm tall it is approximately 34.5cm, for women who are 160cm tall it is approximately 36.8cm, for women who are 170cm tall it is approximately 39.1cm, for men who are 160cm tall it is approximately 36.8cm, for men who are 170cm tall it is approximately 39.1cm, for men who are 180cm tall it is approximately 41.4cm, and for men who are 190cm tall it is approximately 43.7cm. Therefore, in a state where the user's right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion section and the user's left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion section, in order to restrict the direction of the right and left arms to be approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body (approximately parallel to the side of the user's body), this can be achieved by configuring the "user's shoulder width" and the "distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section" as described above. The above shoulder width value is an average value (the average value being 43.7 cm means that there are people with larger dimensions than this value, and the average value being 32.2 cm means that there are people with smaller dimensions than this value), so it can be seen that it would be preferable if the width dimension of the fabric section (the distance L between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section) was the above value.

[0034] Preferably, the right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion are also stretchable, similar to the fabric portion. That is, being stretchable improves the ease of putting the arm through the insertion portion. Furthermore, when the arm is inserted through the insertion portion, the inner surface of the insertion portion fits (tightly) to the arm.

[0035] The right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion are structured to hold at least a portion of the upper arm and at least a portion of the forearm together when inserted. For example, when the right arm insertion portion (and / or the left arm insertion portion) is passed over the arm, the insertion portion is structured to extend (straddle) the front and back of the elbow portion of the arm. This allows for more effective restriction of the direction of the arm. Of course, even if the insertion portion is only for the upper arm (or forearm), if the distance between the inner end of the right arm insertion portion and the inner end of the left arm insertion portion is about the width of the user's shoulders, the direction of the arm can be effectively restricted. However, the direction of the arm is restricted more effectively if the insertion portion straddles both the upper arm and the forearm.

[0036] The aforementioned water-repellent device has an extended portion that extends downward in the fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion part and the inner end of the left arm insertion part.

[0037] The second aspect of the present invention is a method for washing the face. For example, one method is to wash your face using the above-mentioned water-resistant device. Alternatively, this is a method of washing the face using a water-repellent device comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted. The right arm is inserted into the right arm insertion portion and the left arm is inserted into the left arm insertion portion, and in this inserted state, the direction of movement of the right arm and the left arm is restricted to a direction that is approximately parallel to the side of the user's body. Alternatively, the right arm is inserted into the right arm insertion portion and the left arm is inserted into the left arm insertion portion, and in this inserted state, the direction of movement of the right arm and the left arm is restricted to a direction that is approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body. When the arms are restricted as described above, it becomes difficult to move the right arm outward to the right, and difficult to move the left arm outward to the left. In other words, both arms become nearly parallel, as if forming an "ll," making it difficult for the arms to point horizontally. In this state, the person washes their face with the palms at the ends of their right and / or left arms. As a result, the water on the palms is absorbed into the arm insertion part via the path from the palm → wrist → arm → arm insertion part. Consequently, the water used to wash the face is less likely to drip onto the floor.

[0038] The present invention will be described in more detail below. The following description is merely a preferred exemplary embodiment and does not limit the present invention. Various modifications are also possible, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0039] Figure 1 is a front view of a water-repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a rear view of a water-repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the device in use (during face washing).

[0040] In each figure, E is a water-resistant towel used when washing one's face. 51 is the fabric part. This fabric part 51 is made of, for example, terry cloth. An elastic cord (not shown) is attached to the fabric part (central fabric part) 51. This elastic cord allows the fabric part 51 to stretch and contract in the left-right direction (in Figures 1 and 2). Therefore, although not shown, the fabric part 51 has a wavy appearance. This can be easily understood by thinking of the elastic waistband of pants. In this embodiment, the degree of elasticity of the fabric part 51 ((total length when stretched to the maximum with force applied) / (total length when no force is applied)) was approximately 1.3 (130%). That is, the elastic cord was attached so that the degree of elasticity of the fabric part 51 was approximately 130%. Of course, 130% elasticity is just one example. With this degree of elasticity, one type of product should be able to accommodate many people. If you are going to offer a variety of sizes (to have many options to suit different body types), then the degree of stretchiness doesn't need to be as high.

[0041] A cylindrical portion 52 is formed on the right end of the fabric portion 51. The right arm is passed through the cylindrical portion 52, so this cylindrical portion 52 is the right arm insertion portion.

[0042] A cylindrical portion 53 is formed on the left end of the fabric portion 51. The left arm is passed through the cylindrical portion 53, so this cylindrical portion 53 is the left arm insertion portion.

[0043] The length of the fabric portion 51 between the tubular portion (right arm insertion portion) 52 and the tubular portion (left arm insertion portion) 53 in the left-right direction (dimension shown as L in Figure 2) was approximately 33 cm. Since the degree of stretch is 130%, when pulled horizontally, it stretches to a maximum length of approximately 42.9 cm. Therefore, the waterproof device of this embodiment can accommodate people with a shoulder width of approximately 33 to 42.9 cm. As can be seen from Figure 3, in reality, it can also be used by people with slightly wider shoulders. In other words, when the waterproof device E is worn, (dimension of the fully stretched fabric portion 51) < (shoulder width dimension), so if L is 33 cm and the degree of stretch is 130%, the total length of the fabric portion 51 when pulled horizontally is 42.9 cm, but it can also accommodate people with a shoulder width of 50 cm.

[0044] When using the above-described waterproof device, that is, when the user's right arm is passed through the cylindrical part (right arm insertion part) 52 and the user's left arm is passed through the cylindrical part (left arm insertion part) 53, if the user's shoulder width is approximately 33-42.9 cm, the user's right arm (especially the forearm) will be restricted from moving further to the right (outward) by the cylindrical part (right arm insertion part) 52, and the user's left arm (especially the forearm) will be restricted from moving further to the left (outward) by the cylindrical part (left arm insertion part) 53. In other words, both arms (especially the forearms) will not easily form a "V" shape. The right and left arms will be nearly parallel, resembling an "ll" in a plan view. The direction of the right and left arms will be almost parallel to the side of the user's body. In other words, the direction of the right and left arms is almost perpendicular to the front of the user's body. In particular, if the cylindrical parts 52 and 53 are positioned above and below (front and back) the elbow portion of the arm, the lateral direction of the right and left arms is greatly restricted, making it difficult for the arms to form a "V" shape. The direction of the right and left arms is almost parallel to the side of the user's body (the direction of the right and left arms is almost perpendicular to the front of the user's body). For example, if a person has a shoulder width of 42.9 cm, even when stretched to its maximum, the above fabric part 1 will only be 42.9 cm, and the elbow portion of the right arm and the elbow portion of the left arm can only be separated by 42.9 cm. This means that the elbow portion of the right arm cannot be positioned further out to the right, and the elbow portion of the left arm cannot be positioned further out to the left. This means that it is difficult for both arms to form a "V" shape. The direction of the right and left arms is approximately parallel to the sides of the user's body (the direction of the right and left arms is approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body).

[0045] Both the cylindrical section (right arm insertion section) 52 and the cylindrical section (left arm insertion section) 53 are constructed to be stretchable and retractable, just like the fabric section 51. In other words, because both the cylindrical section (right arm insertion section) 52 and the cylindrical section (left arm insertion section) 53 are stretchable and retractable, it was easy to put an arm through them. The inside (inner surface) of the cylindrical section (right arm insertion section) 52 and the cylindrical section (left arm insertion section) 53 came into close contact with the arm. That is, if the inner diameter (size) of the cylindrical sections 52 and 53 is smaller than the size of the arm when no force is applied, the inside of the cylindrical section (right arm insertion section) 52 and the cylindrical section (left arm insertion section) 53 will temporarily stretch when an arm is put through, but then the cylindrical sections 52 and 53 will contract, and the inside (inner surface) of the cylindrical section (right arm insertion section) 52 and the cylindrical section (left arm insertion section) 53 will come into close contact with the arm. Since the inner surfaces of the cylindrical portion (right arm insertion portion) 52 and the cylindrical portion (left arm insertion portion) 53 are in close contact with the arm, when water travels through the path from the palm to the wrist to the arm, the water is attracted to (absorbed by) the cylindrical portion (right arm insertion portion) 52 and the cylindrical portion (left arm insertion portion) 53 that are in close contact with the arm. Therefore, it is preferable that both the cylindrical portion (right arm insertion portion) 52 and the cylindrical portion (left arm insertion portion) 53 are configured to be expandable and contractible.

[0046] 54 is a downward extension provided on the fabric portion 51. The downward extension 54 is made of terry cloth. The fabric portion 51 and the downward extension 54 may be one piece from the beginning, or they may be made separately and then sewn together to form a single unit. This downward extension 54 is for wiping a wet face after washing. The vertical length of the downward extension 54 in Figures 1 and 2 should be long enough to lift the downward extension 54 and wipe the face, for example, in the state shown in Figure 3.

[0047] As can be seen from Figure 3, the direction of the right and left arms is almost parallel to the side of the user's body (the direction of the right and left arms is almost perpendicular to the front of the user's body). It is almost like the letter "ll". Therefore, the arms are not spread out to the sides (they are not in a "V" shape), that is, the arms are only tilted in an up-and-down direction, so when washing the face, the water on the palms flows easily from the palms to the wrists and down the surface of the arms. The water then reaches the cylindrical parts (right arm insertion part) 52 and (left arm insertion part) 53 that are in close contact with the arms, and is absorbed there. This means that the water is less likely to drip onto the floor.

[0048] Figure 4 shows the condition of a person with narrower shoulders than described above when using the above-mentioned water-resistant device while washing their face. In Figure 4, because the user has narrow shoulders, it is easier to move the right arm, which is passed through the cylindrical part 52, and the left arm, which is passed through the cylindrical part 53, slightly outward. Consequently, compared to the case in Figure 3, both arms are in a slightly "V" shape. Nevertheless, compared to the one disclosed in Patent Document 1, the dimension L, which is the width of the fabric part 51, is shorter, so this was a favorable result. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0049] E. Water-resistant device 51 Fabric part 52. Cylindrical section (right arm insertion section) 53. Cylindrical section (left arm insertion section) 54 Downward extension

Claims

1. A water-repellent device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is configured to be stretchable. The distance between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is 20 to 60 cm. Water-resistant device.

2. The right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion are configured to be retractable. A water-repellent device according to claim 1.

3. The right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion have a structure that allows them to hold at least a portion of the upper arm and at least a portion of the forearm together when inserted. A water-repellent device according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. A water-repellent device used when washing one's face, comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The fabric portion between the inner end of the right arm insertion section and the inner end of the left arm insertion section is configured to be stretchable. The fabric portion has a structure that restricts the direction of the right and left arms to be approximately perpendicular to the front of the user's body when the user's right arm is inserted through the right arm insertion section and the user's left arm is inserted through the left arm insertion section. Water-resistant device.

5. The right arm insertion portion and / or the left arm insertion portion are configured to be retractable. The water-repellent device according to claim 4.

6. A downward-extending portion is provided in the fabric between the inner end of the right arm insertion portion and the inner end of the left arm insertion portion. A water-repellent device according to claim 1 or claim 4.

7. A method of washing one's face using a water-repellent device comprising a fabric portion, a right arm insertion portion provided on one end of the fabric portion through which the right arm is inserted, and a left arm insertion portion provided on the other end of the fabric portion through which the left arm is inserted, The right arm is inserted into the right arm insertion section and the left arm is inserted into the left arm insertion section, and in this inserted state, the direction of movement of the right and left arms is restricted to be approximately parallel to the side of the user's body. In the aforementioned restricted state, wash your face with the palm of your right arm and / or left arm. How to wash your face.

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