Portable hand shield

Abstract

The subject of the invention is the portable hand shield, which is characterised in that it consists of a geometric figure, of which at least one wall (1, 2, 2', 3, 5) is made of transparent material and in at least one wall (2, 2', 3) there are at least two through holes (4) for hands, and moreover, along all edges of this figure there are reinforcing stitchings (6).

Description

[0001] Portable hand shield

[0002] The subject of the invention is a portable hand shield, protecting hands against external weather conditions such as rain and wind, while performing minor manual tasks, used especially during hand-rolling cigarettes.

[0003] A significant group of cigarette smokers prepare them themselves by wrapping previously prepared tobacco in paper. A major challenge is rolling such a cigarette outside, especially when it is raining, which causes the tobacco to become damp and / or during windy weather when the wind blows the tobacco away. An additional difficulty is rolling a cigarette at night or in darkened places, when the actions performed are not clearly visible, which also significantly hinders this type of activity. Similar difficulties occur when performing other manual tasks. For example, soldering electronic wires of devices located outside during heavy rainfall or wind is much more difficult or even impossible, which is important when these devices are an important element of the critical infrastructure of a facility or machine.

[0004] In addition, heavy rain can also hinder or prevent the use of some electronic devices, such as tablets or mobile phones.

[0005] Therefore, the aim of the present invention is to develop a new, previously unknown simple and compact design of the portable hand shield that eliminates all the above-mentioned inconveniences associated with manual work performed especially outdoors in difficult weather conditions.

[0006] The portable hand shield according to the invention is characterised in that it consists of a geometric figure, of which at least one wall is made of transparent material and in at least one side wall there are at least two through holes for hands, moreover, all edges of this figure have reinforcing stitchings.

[0007] It is advantageous when the through holes for hands are located coaxially and opposite each other or are located next to each other and when elastic tubular elements made of rubber material or elastic fabric are sewn to the edges of these through holes. In a preferred example, the portable hand shield is equipped with frames made of plastic, preferably PVC or metal, preferably spring steel, and are placed in all reinforcing stitchings or are placed in reinforcing stitchings located along the lower longer edges of the lower wall of the shield, or are placed in reinforcing stitchings located along the vertical edges of the front and rear walls of this shield.

[0008] It is also advantageous when the frames placed in all reinforcing stitching consist of interconnected plastic rubber pneumatic tubes connected inseparably with one end of a rubber pneumatic tube placed in a hole made in the stitching, the other end of which is connected to a hand pump with a cork.

[0009] It is also advantageous when the frames consist of interconnected plastic rubber pneumatic tubes connected inseparably with a plastic pneumatic valve with the cork placed in the hole made in the stitching.

[0010] In another example, the frames are inseparably connected to the side wall of the shield with glue.

[0011] It is advantageous when at least one wall has at least one transparent pocket on its surface, in which a light source is placed, preferably an LED lamp.

[0012] It is also advantageous when at least one wall is made of opaque, waterproof fabric, preferably polyester with a PVC coating

[0013] It is also advantageous when the transparent walls are made of transparent film, preferably PVC film.

[0014] In another example, the front wall of the shield has a through hole covered with a rectangular fabric curtain.

[0015] It is also advantageous when the front and rear walls of the shield are equipped with handles and pockets for accessories and when ventilation through holes are made near the upper corners of these walls, located opposite each other.

[0016] The portable hand shield according to the invention enables the performance of various manual tasks, carried out outside buildings, especially in difficult weather conditions. This shield works perfectly when rolling cigarettes during precipitation and strong wind, protecting the tobacco from becoming damp and being blown away. The small overall dimensions of the shield mean that when folded it can be easily stored and carried, which allows the use of this shield at any time and place. Making one of the walls of this shield from transparent material allows the user to visually control the activities performed, while ensuring full discretion. In turn, equipping the shield with the light source such as the LED lamp allows it to be used also at night, while the frames used in this shield additionally strengthen its construction, increasing its durability at the same time. Moreover, a greater number of openings for the user's hands (at least four) allows simultaneous use of the subject shield by a larger number of users, whilst additional pockets and handles allow for storage of various accessories.

[0017] The subject of the invention in six exemplary embodiments is shown in the drawing Fig. 1-40, wherein Fig. 1-6 - show the first embodiment of the portable hand shield, Fig. 7-13 - show the second embodiment of the shield additionally equipped with metal frames placed in the stitching of each wall, tubular elements sewn to the openings for the user's hands, and a pocket for the light source placed on the upper wall, Fig. 14-20 - show the third embodiment of the shield additionally equipped with frames placed in the stitching along the lower longer edges of its bottom wall, tubular elements sewn to the openings for the user's hands, and the pocket for the light source placed on the inner surface of the rear wall, Fig. 21-30 - show the fourth embodiment of the shield additionally equipped with plastic frames placed in the stitching along the vertical edges of the front and rear wall, several openings for hands with tubular elements sewn to some of them, two pockets for the light source placed on the inner surface of the rear wall, a covered through-hole on the front wall, rectangular plate elements sewn into the base, as well as handles and pockets for accessories, Fig. 31-38 - show the fifth embodiment of the portable hand shield similar to the first embodiment, but additionally equipped with plastic, rubber frames placed in the stitching of each wall and a pneumatic tube ending with a hand-held plastic pump with the cork, Fig. 39 and 40 - show the sixth embodiment of the portable hand shield similar to the fifth embodiment, but equipped with the plastic pneumatic valve with the cork, wherein Fig. 1 shows the portable hand shield according to the first embodiment in an unfolded state in a perspective view, Fig. 2 - shows the same shield in a front view, Fig. 3 - shows the same shield in a right side view, Fig. 4 - shows the same shield in a vertical cross-section along the line A-A, Fig. 5 - shows the same shield with its walls folded inwards in a perspective view, Fig. 6 - shows the same shield in a folded state in a perspective view, Fig. 7 - shows the portable hand shield according to the second embodiment in an unfolded state in a perspective view, Fig. 8 - shows the same shield in a top view, Fig. 9 - shows the same shield in a right side view, Fig. 10 - shows the same shield with the light source placed in its pocket, with two technical cut-outs, in a perspective view, Fig. 11 - shows an enlarged detail "B" of the technical cut-out showing the light source placed in the pocket in a perspective view, Fig. 12 - shows an enlarged detail "C" of the technical cut-out showing the frames placed in the stitching of the upper and side wall in a perspective view, Fig. 13 - shows the same shield in a folded state in a perspective view, Fig. 14 - shows the portable hand shield according to the third embodiment in an unfolded state in a perspective view, Fig. 15 - shows the same shield with the light source placed in its pocket, with a technical cut-out in a perspective view, Fig. 16 - shows the same shield in a right side view, Fig. 17 - shows the same shield in a vertical cross-section along the line D-D, Fig. 18 - shows an enlarged detail "E" of the technical cut-out showing the frame placed in the reinforcing stitchings along the lower longer edge of the bottom wall (base) of this shield in a perspective view, Fig. 19 - shows the same shield with its walls folded inwards in a perspective view, Fig. 20 - shows the same shield in a folded state in a perspective view, Fig. 21 - shows the portable hand shield according to the fourth embodiment in an unfolded state in a perspective view, Fig. 22 - shows the same shield with light sources placed in its pockets, with a technical cut-out in a perspective view, Fig. 23 - shows the same shield in a right side view, Fig. 24 - shows the same shield in a vertical cross-section along the line F-F, Fig. 25 - shows an enlarged detail "G" of the technical cut-out presenting the frame placed in the stitching of the vertical edge of the front and side wall of this shield in a perspective view, Fig. 26 - shows an enlarged detail "H" presenting the reinforcing rectangular plate element sewn into the bottom wall of this shield in a cross-section along the line F-F, Fig. 27 - shows the same shield with its walls folded inwards in a perspective view, Fig. 28 - shows the shield shown in Fig. 27 during its folding in a perspective view, Fig. 29 - shows the shield shown in Fig. 27 in the final stage of its folding in a perspective view, Fig. 30 - shows the same shield in a folded state in a perspective view, Fig. 31 shows the portable hand shield according to the fifth embodiment with a technical cut-out in an unfolded state in a perspective view, Fig. 32 shows an enlarged detail "I" of the technical cut-out presenting the interconnected frames in a perspective view, Fig. 33 - shows the same shield in a front view, Fig. 34 - shows the same shield in a right side view, Fig. 35 - shows the same shield in a vertical cross-section along the line J-J, Fig. 36 - shows an enlarged detail "K" of the shield frame in a cross-section along the line J-J, Fig. 37 - shows the same shield with its walls folded inwards in a perspective view, Fig. 38 - shows the same shield in a folded state in a perspective view, Fig. 39 - shows the portable hand shield according to the sixth embodiment in an unfolded state in a perspective view, and Fig. 40 - shows an enlarged detail "L" of the connection of the lower left corner of the front wall of the shield with the pneumatic valve. The invention should not be limited to the examples of its embodiment described below, as it can also be implemented in other forms. The examples of embodiment are presented in such a way as to fully and completely disclose the invention and to fully convey the scope of the invention to persons skilled in the art. In summary, the examples of embodiment presented below do not exhaust all possible solutions within the spectrum of the essence of the invention.

[0018] The portable hand shield according to the first embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 1-6 is a cuboid geometric figure consisting of a rectangular wall 1 (base), two rectangular longer walls situated opposite each other: front wall 2 and rear wall 2', two rectangular shorter side walls 3 situated opposite each other with coaxially situated through holes 4 for the user's hands made in them and opposite each other, and an upper wall 5, wherein walls 1, 2, 2' and 3 are made of essentially non-transparent, waterproof and rigid fabric, preferably polyester with a PVC coating, while the upper wall 5 is made of transparent film (preferably transparent PVC film), and moreover, along all edges of this shield, there are reinforcing stitchings 6 that stiffen its structure.

[0019] In subsequent versions of this embodiment not shown in the drawing, the upper wall 5 is made of non-transparent fabric, and at least one of the walls 2, 2' and / or 3 is made of transparent PVC film. In turn, in another version of this embodiment, each wall 1, 2, 2', 3 and 5 of this shield is made of transparent PVC film.

[0020] The shield according to the second embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 7-13 has a structure similar to the shield according to the first embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 1-6, and the difference between these two embodiments is that in this second embodiment, the shield is a cuboid solid with rounded corners, in which stitchings 6 of each wall 1, 2, 2', 3 and 5 there is a rectangular metal frame 7 (preferably made of spring steel) with a rectangular cross-section, and elastic tubular elements 8 made preferably of rubber material are sewn to the edges of the through holes 4 made in both shorter side walls 3, while on the upper surface of the upper wall 5 in its central part there is a transparent pocket 9 (made of transparent PVC film) with a snap fastener 10 enabling its closing and opening, in which the light source 11 is placed, which is preferably a typical LED lamp powered by a battery not shown in the drawing and equipped with a switch also not shown in the drawing.

[0021] In another version of this embodiment not shown in the drawing, two holes 4 for the user's hands with a tubular element 8 are made on the front wall 2 and are situated next to each other. The shield according to the third embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 14-20 also has a structure similar to the shield according to the first embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 1-6, and the difference between these two embodiments is that in this third embodiment, plastic frames 7 with a spherical cross-section (preferably made of PVC) are placed in the stitchings 6 located along the lower longer edges of the bottom wall 1, tubular elements 8 made of elastic fabric are sewn to the edges of the through holes 4 of both shorter side walls 3, protruding outwards, which during use of this shield adhere to the user's hands more effectively protecting the interior of the shield against wind gusts or rain, while on the inner surface of the rear wall 2' in its central part the transparent pocket 9 for the light source 11 is sewn.

[0022] The shield according to the fourth embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 21-30 also has a structure similar to the shield according to the first embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 1-6, and the difference between these two embodiments is that in this fourth embodiment, plastic frames 7 with the rectangular cross-section are placed in the stitchings 6 located along the vertical edges of the front wall 2 and rear wall 2', and on both shorter side walls 3 there are two through holes 4 for the user's hands located coaxially next to and opposite each other. Moreover, on the front wall 2 and rear wall 2' in their central part, identical through holes 4 for the user's hands are also made, located coaxially and opposite each other (one on wall 2 and 2'), to which an elastic tubular element 8 protruding outside these walls is sewn, wherein to the outer surface of the front wall 2 on the left side of the hole 4, one wide handle 12 is sewn, which is a fabric strap, and on the right side of this hole, a fabric pocket

[0023] 13 is sewn, while above the hole 4, a longitudinal flat rectangular through hole

[0024] 14 is made, covered with the rectangular fabric curtain 15. In turn, to the inner surface of the rear wall 2' on both sides of the hole 4, transparent pockets 9 for light sources 11 are sewn, and on the left side of the left pocket 9 on this wall, the fabric pocket 13 is sewn, behind which two short handles 12' made of rubber material are sewn, used for placing accessories not shown in the drawing. Moreover, three rectangular plate elements 16, stiffening this bottom wall, are sewn into the bottom wall 1, located next to each other and at equal distances from each other.

[0025] In another version of this embodiment not shown in the drawing, round through ventilation holes are made at the upper corners of walls 2 and 2' (located opposite each other) ensuring air circulation preventing fogging of the upper wall 5, and moreover, transparent pockets 9 for light sources 11 are placed on the front wall 2 of the hand shield.

[0026] The shield according to the fifth embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 31-38 also has a structure similar to the shield according to the first embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 1-6, and the difference between these two embodiments is that in this fifth embodiment, plastic rubber frames 7 are placed in the reinforcing stitchings 6 of each wall 1, 2, 2', 3 and 5, which are interconnected pneumatic tubes with a circular cross-section filled with air, wherein in the lower left corner of the front wall 2 in the stitching 6, the hole 17 is made, in which one end of the rubber pneumatic tube 18 is placed, inseparably connected with the frame 7, the other end of which is connected to the hand pump 19 equipped with the cork 19' enabling pumping of the frames 7.

[0027] The shield according to the sixth embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 39 and 40 has a structure similar to the shield according to the fifth embodiment shown in the drawing Fig. 31-38, and the difference between these two embodiments is that in this sixth embodiment, instead of the pneumatic tube 18, the frame 7 is connected to a typical plastic pneumatic valve 20 equipped with the cork 21, enabling inflation of the frames 7 with air.

[0028] In yet another embodiment of the portable hand shield according to the invention not shown in the drawing, this shield is a conical geometric figure with a bottom wall 1 (base) and a side wall 3 (side conical surface), wherein the side wall 3 is made of transparent material and has two circular through holes 4 for the user's hands located opposite each other, between which plastic frames 7 are glued to the outer surface of the side wall 3 and directed obliquely.

[0029] It is obvious that the portable hand shield can have the shape of any other geometric figure.

[0030] After previously unfolding the shield according to the invention, the user, in order to roll a cigarette, inserts previously prepared tobacco and paper through the holes 4 or through the additional hole 14, then inserts hands into the holes 4 of the side walls 3 and, looking through the transparent wall of this shield, forms a cigarette, and if necessary, before proceeding to roll the cigarette, the user first turns on the light source 11 (LED lamp). In turn, after completing these works, the user folds the shield by appropriately folding its individual walls, wherein:

[0031] - in the first embodiment of the shield (Fig. 1-6), the user folds walls 2, 2' and 3 to the centre of the shield (Fig. 5), and then folds the shield in half (Fig. 6), - in the second embodiment of the shield (Fig. 7-13), the user bends frames 7 and folds all walls 2, 2' and 3 to the centre (Fig. 13),

[0032] - in the third embodiment of the shield (Fig. 14-20), the user folds walls 2, 2' and 3 to the centre of the shield (Fig. 19), and then folds the shield in half (Fig. 20),

[0033] - in the fourth embodiment of the shield (Fig. 21-30), the user folds walls 2, 2' and 3 to the centre of the shield (Fig. 27), then folds the whole inwards along the longer edges of the two outermost plate elements 16 (Fig. 28- 30),

[0034] - in the fifth embodiment of the shield (Fig. 31-38), the user removes cork 19' from hand pump 19 releasing air from frames 7, then folds walls 2, 2' and 3 to the centre of the shield (Fig. 37), and then folds the shield in half (Fig. 38),

[0035] - in the sixth embodiment of the shield (Fig. 39 and 40), the user pulls out cork 21 from valve 20 and releases air from frames 7, then folds the shield analogously as described in the fifth embodiment.

Claims

Claims1. The portable hand shield, characterised in that it consists of a geometric figure, of which at least one wall (1, 2, 2', 3, 5) is made of transparent material and in at least one wall (2, 2', 3) there are at least two through holes (4) for hands, and moreover, along all edges of this figure there are reinforcing stitchings (6).

2. The portable shield according to claim 1, characterised in that the through holes (4) of walls (2, 2', 3) are located coaxially and opposite each other.

3. The portable shield according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the through holes (4) of walls (2, 2', 3) are located next to each other.

4. The portable shield according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterised in that elastic tubular elements (8) are sewn to the edges of the through holes (4) of walls (2, 2', 3).

5. The portable shield according to claim 4, characterised in that the tubular elements (8) are made of rubber material or elastic fabric.

6. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-5, characterised in that it is equipped with frames (7).

7. The portable shield according to claim 6, characterised in that the frames (7) are placed in the reinforcing stitchings (6).

8. The portable shield according to claim 6, characterised in that the frames (7) are placed in the reinforcing stitchings (6) located along the lower longer edges of a bottom wall (1).

9. The portable shield according to claim 6, characterised in that the frames (7) are placed in the reinforcing stitchings (6) located along the vertical edges of walls (2, 2').

10. The portable shield according to claim 6, characterised in that the frames (7) are inseparably connected to the wall (3), preferably by means of glue.

11. The portable shield according to any of claims 6-10, characterised in that the frames (7) are made of plastic, preferably PVC, or metal, preferably spring steel.12.The portable shield according to claim 7, characterised in that the frames (7) consist of interconnected plastic rubber pneumatic tubes inseparably connected with one end of a rubber pneumatic tube (18) placed in a hole (17) made in the stitching (6), the other end of which is connected to a hand pump (19) with a cork (19').

13. The portable shield according to claim 7, characterised in that the frames (7) consist of interconnected plastic rubber pneumatic tubes inseparably connected with a plastic pneumatic valve (20) with the cork (21) placed in the hole (17) made in the stitching (6).

14. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-13, characterised in that at least one wall (2, 2', 5) has at least one transparent pocket (9) on its surface, in which a light source (11), preferably an LED lamp, is placed.

15. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-14, characterised in that at least one wall (1, 2, 2', 3, 5) is made of opaque, waterproof fabric, preferably polyester with a PVC coating.

16. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-15, characterised in that the transparent walls (1, 2, 2', 3, 5) are made of transparent film, preferably PVC film.

17. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-16, characterised in that wall (2) has a through hole (14) covered with a rectangular fabric curtain (15).

18. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-17, characterised in that walls (2, 2') are equipped with handles (12, 12') and pockets (13) for accessories.

19. The portable shield according to any of claims 1-18, characterised in that ventilation through holes are made near the upper corners of walls (2, 2'), located opposite each other.

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