Tubular UV-Blocking Neckwear with Wicking Fabric
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current neck garments fail to provide effective protection against ultraviolet radiation for the neck, upper chest, upper back, and shoulders, especially during outdoor activities, and lack moisture-wicking properties, leading to skin damage and discomfort.
Innovation Solution
A sun protective neckwear garment made from ultraviolet blocking fabrics with wicking capabilities, designed as a lightweight, breathable, and elastic single tubular body that hugs the neck and shoulders, offering protection against UVA and UVB rays while absorbing moisture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional neck garments (scarves, buffs, mufflers) are used to protect against cold and wind, then warmth and wind protection are improved, but they fail to provide effective UV radiation protection and moisture-wicking properties for outdoor activities in hot weather
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters by using lightweight, breathable fabrics with specific UV protection properties and moisture-wicking capabilities, replacing traditional heavy wool or cotton materials. This allows the garment to provide UV protection while being suitable for hot weather conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite fabric construction combining UV-blocking materials with moisture-wicking properties, creating a multi-functional material that simultaneously provides sun protection, breathability, and sweat management for versatile use in various weather conditions.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the mouth is covered by neck garments to protect against sun exposure, then UV protection for the face is improved, but CO2 accumulation causes discomfort and breathing problems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the chin and mouth area from the covered region by designing the garment to end at the chin, leaving the mouth and nose exposed for free breathing while still providing UV protection for the neck and lower face areas through the garment's positioning and coverage design.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional neck garments are designed for cold weather protection, then warmth is improved, but they fail to wick moisture and provide comfort during physical activity in hot weather
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the functional parameters of the fabric by selecting materials with high moisture-wicking capability and breathability, enabling the garment to actively manage perspiration during physical activity rather than simply providing passive thermal insulation.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If existing garments cover the neck and face to block sun rays, then UV protection is improved, but they fail to shield the shoulders and upper chest from the sun
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the protection in additional spatial dimensions by designing the garment to drape over and cover the shoulders and upper chest areas, not just the neck and face. This multi-dimensional coverage ensures comprehensive UV protection across multiple body zones simultaneously.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The garment effectively blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation, reducing the risk of skin damage and skin cancers, while keeping the wearer cool and dry, and is versatile for both outdoor and indoor use.
Implementation Method 1
manufactured with sun-blocking fabrics for protection against damaging sun rays
Implementation Method 2
manufactured with wicking fabrics to absorb moisture from the wearer's body
Data Source
AI summary
An ultraviolet protective garment is provided for wear to protect the user's neck, chest, upper back, chin, and portions of the shoulders. The sun protective neckwear garment is provided for wear primarily during outdoor activity, wherein the user engages in activity which exposes the user's neck, upper chest, upper back, chin, and shoulders to the ultraviolet rays of the sun whether in hot weather climate or cold weather climate, and can be used during indoor activity, or when a user is driving in a vehicle; and provides a secondary wicking utility. The neckwear garment is a single body tubular unit, with a unique generally ship decanter shape, comprising a chin-collar portion; a neck portion; bib portion having shoulder portions. The neckwear garment is manufactured from flexible, elasticized, fabric with ultraviolet blocking capability. The neckwear garment can reduce the wearer's risk of developing various types of skin damage.