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Plane Face
Description of the Invention
The General Character of the Invention: The following invention relates to
protective
face covering against germs that doubles for providing comfort to passengers
when situated
in crowded places, especially on a plane.
The Nature of the Invention: In today's environment, increasingly crowded
flights, has
made people more susceptible to infections from germs and bugs that can be
picked up
while traveling. These germs are particularly spread through the airways
including the nose
and the mouth. Passengers are placed in closer proximity to one another and
this requires a
greater need to become more proactive about protecting oneself.
There are many products from sprays to UV scanners to facemasks in the
marketplace
primarily intended to provide protection from germs to travellers on planes.
However, none
provides protection of the sort provided by the Plane Face as similar
protectors such as face
masks are very restrictive of the facial organs such as the mouth and the nose
and as result
reduce comfort especially while travelling long distance. The other products
also do not
double as providers of comfort, privacy or as a fashion accessory to the
traveller especially
when travelling in crowded flights.
The Inventive Idea: This invention provides protection against environmental
conditions
particularly while airborne. The Plane Face stays in place over ones face by
an attachment
piece (which could either be elastic or other stretchy fabric) that rests at
the nape of the
neck. The trimming provides structure in order for the item to be held in
place over areas of
desired coverage. It does not constrict ones organs and comfort is obtained
through loose
coverage to allow for free flow of air and protection of the cheeks, neck and
portions of the
chest. It also allows for ease of movement. The Plane Face can be left on
while passenger
snacks, coughs, sneezes and yawns. The passenger can also touch various
sections of the
face and neck protected by the accessory by merely slipping their hands
underneath the
accessory.
Bodily functions such as yawning, sneezing and coughing can also be performed
by the
wearer discreetly without irritating ones neighbours on flights and in
addition, ones
neighbours are protected from germs disseminated by the wearer's bodily
functions.
This product does not promise to protect against chemical warfare or severe
germ or bug
infestations. However, it does provide some protection by reducing the number
of inhaled
germs thereby reducing the probability of infection when a neighbouring
passenger sneezes
or coughs. It will prevent particles from going directly to the wearers
nostrils and/or through
the mouth. Although fliers seated next to a sick passenger are more likely to
catch a cold,
passengers can reduce the probability of inhaling an infectious dose if they
can reduce the
number of germ particles that reach them.
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Detailed Description of the Drawings:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a person using the Plane Face according to a
preferred
embodiment of the present invention. In this particular embodiment, the Plane
Face
includes a face cover (1a) which covers the nose area, the cheeks, the front
of the neck and
some of the chest area. The nose and the mouth represent the areas of the body
that are
particularly susceptible to entry from environmental particles. This cover
further extends to
the neck and a portion of the chest area to provide better protection, comfort
and privacy.
An alternative design (Fig. 4) will extend only slightly below the chin area.
The Plane Face is secured to the face by an attachment piece (lb) which could
either be
elastic or other stretchy fabric. The edges are lined with a trimming (1c)
which provides
structure in order for the item to be held in place over areas of desired
coverage. The
trimming could be of a bolder less stylish design to appeal to men. The fabric
is made from
breathable materials (preferably silk or cotton). The three components can be
joined
together by a variety of means (including stitching and bonding).
As can be seen in Figure 1, the Plane Face acts as a protector by reducing the
number of
inhaled germs thereby reducing the probability of infection when a
neighbouring passenger
sneezes or coughs. It will prevent particles from going directly to the
wearers nostrils
and/or through the mouth.
Figure 2: is a front perspective view of the Plane Face described in Figure 1
Figure 3: is a rear perspective view of the Plane Face described in Figure 1
Figure 4: is an alternative design of the Plane Face described in Figure 1. In
this
embodiment of the Plane Face, This design will extend slightly below the chin
area. The
choice between the design in Figure 1 and the alternative design will solely
be based on
ones preference for either fuller or partial coverage.
