Abstract: A protective sports headgear comprised of a helmet member shaped to protect the top, rear, front and sides of a wearer's head. The helmet member has a rigid outer shell with an inner protective lining of shock absorbing material. A sizing harness is secured to the helmet and disposed inwardly thereof. The harness has a height adjusting band and a horizontal contour adjusting band. Adjustable sizing members are secured to the helmet and the adjusting bands to fit the bands on the head of a wearer to thereby space the head from the protective lining in at least some inner areas of the helmet member. The helmet is secured to the wearer's head by conventional retention members.

Abstract: A one-piece, lightweight (optionally disposable) protective faceshield is disclosed for use by the medical profession to protect against contamination from splattered body fluids. A method of making such a faceshield by vacuum-forming over a mandrel is also disclosed whereby preservation of maximum optical clarity in the viewing zone is preserved. Also disclosed are reusable and disposable headbands which attach to the one-piece protective faceshields.

Abstract: A headdress for wear by a health care professional or other person who is likely to come in contact with contaminants provides easily placeable and removable covering for the entire head area through the use of a unitized structure incorporating a headgear, a visor covering and shielding the eyes, and a face mask attached to the lower portion of the visor. The entire unit may be removed with one hand and may be discarded without further contamination.

Abstract: A transparent face shield suitable for exposure to high temperatures, which shield is composed of a pane of polycarbonate having an exterior surface and an interior surface and a layer of gold deposited as a coating in the exterior surface by vapor deposition, together with a plastic inner pane and a PTFE foil interposed between the plastic inner pane and the interior surface of the primary pane such that the inner pane lies flat relative to said the interior surface of the primary pane.

Abstract: A safety visor having a face screen (6) supported by a head-harness (1, 2), the face screen (6) having sealing means (22) to enclose the space between the face of a wearer and the face screen (6) and also having means (12) for providing a flow of clean air under elevated pressure to the space from above the face, in which the face screen (6) is provided with an upward extension (3) having a cavity which is connected to the space and is provided with a readily detachable unit (12) which can be attached to the cavity in an air tight manner, the unit (12) having an air filter (20) to be located within the cavity and a pump (36, 37) to pump ambient air through the filter (20) into the cavity and then into the space. The face screen (6) with the extension (3) is rotatable about the head-harness (1, 2) in order to allow the face screen (6) to be moved to an inoperable position above the head of a wearer when not required.

Abstract: Practical, safe and comfortable eye wear for babies and small children. A rigid shatterproof lens portion encased in a padded and pliable frame that is strapped around the baby's head. Specially designed nose and temple pieces are incorporated into the frame to provide support for the frame on the baby's face in the absence of the normally supportive bone structure of adults.

Abstract: An organization including a cap and a forwardly directed visor with a selectively securable open mesh fabric sheet of optically transparent characteristic defined by an open mesh web to permit visual observation through the sheet when mounted to the cap. The sheet further includes a pattern imparted upon the sheet in correlation with an associated team of a sporting event and the like. The invention may further include a further sheet that is coextensive with a perimeter defined by the cap to overlie an individual's head for minimizing interaction with insects and the like during a sporting event. Further, the invention may optionally include a fiber optic cable associated with a selectively illuminated light source to direct illumination of a fiber optic framework pattern directed about the pattern formed on the sheet to enhance visual observation of the pattern during conditions of limited available light.

Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.

Abstract: A face protecting device comprising a generally concave shield having an inwardly projecting peripheral border portion and provided with an observation opening therein, said shield being further provided with two spaced angularly disposed hand grips in the lower portion thereof.

Abstract: A guard for protecting a wearer's nose includes:an upper edge adapted to rest on the wearer's forehead;a lower edge having first and second edge portions adapted to be adjacent to the wearer's cheekbones and a third edge portion adapted to be adjacent to the end of the wearer's nose, the wearer's mouth and jaw being unobstructed;at least one protrusion extending from the upper edge to the lower edge and covering the nose; andarms and straps for securing the guard to the wearer's face,wherein a minimum distance between the nose and a forward portion of the protrusion is greater than a distance between the first and second edge portions and the cheekbones.

Abstract: There is provided a seal device for a face protector such as respirators used in a state fitted closely to a user's face which includes a seal member formed by using the user's face as a mold, an airtight elastic member provided between the seal member and the face portector and an airtight elastic member secured to the surface of the seal member on the side of the user's face. There is also provided a face protector having this seal device mounted on a face protector main body which is worn by a user in a state fitted to the user's face.

Abstract: A plastic body impregnated with a friction-reducing additive especially formed for insertion into a helmet and attachment to the inside of the horizontal faceguard bars of the helmet. A specially formed insert presents an anatomically curved rear surface which reduces the ability of an opposing player to grasp the facemask. This grasp-releasing function is further facilitated by the friction-reducing additive which reduces the surface coefficient of friction on the anatomically curved rear surface of the insert.

Abstract: Protective eyewear is disclosed which comprises a sheet of transparent synthetic plastics material with means for attaching to the wearer's head with a viewing area of said sheet extending across the wearer's eyes. A protrusion extends along the top edge of the sheet, contacts the wearer's forehead in use and holds the viewing area away from the wearer's eyes. Slits are provided in the sheet to improve ventilation and the plastics material is coated with anti-fogging material to prevent misting-up. The slits also make it possible to use the protective eyewear over spectacles.

Abstract: For the protection of the operating surgeon and of the medical staff when treating patients and during operations against the effects of secretions and blood of patients suffering from the immune deficiency disease AIDS, the facial mask consists of a mask blank with laterally attached fastening tapes, the mask blank of the facial mask being provided on the inside and on its upper edge, with a smooth or transversely folded relative to its longitudinal direction strip of foamed plastic with an adhesive surface of a coating with its self-adhesive agent, the adhesive layer being covered by means of a peelable protective sheet, so that the foamed plastic strip disposed on the upper edge of the mask blank of the facial mask which, facing the face, is provided with an adhesive layer and, due to its ready deformability, is, with its upper edge carrying the adhesive layer on the inside, made to adhere above the nasal area and onto the buccal region, so that a protection of the mouth and nose is ensured and the humid r

Abstract: A device for protecting the face including the eyes, nose, ears or mouth, which includes a rectangular shaped plastic member, first and second clips fixed to the rectangular shaped member, the first and second clips being disposed for engagement with associated eye glasses worn by the user of the device. In one form there is fixed to the top and sides of the rectangular shaped member a multiple layered fabric used as a head cover. The outer layer is fluid absorbent, the middle layer is fluid impermeable, the inside layer that touches the skin of the wearer is fluid absorbent. In one form of the invention a support frame is further included that comprises an elongated brow member, temple members having a curved section for engaging the ears of the user and respective hinge members joining the temple members and the elongated brow member, the clips are disposed on the rectangular shaped member for engagement with the temple members.

Abstract: A mask protects doctors, dentists and technicians, on the one hand, and their patients, on the other, from cross-contamination with various viruses and germs. The mask is inexpensive and hence disposable after a single use, if desired. Various types of visors fit on the head of the wearer. Fixed to the forward projecting edge of the visor is a shield which extends down to protect the eyes, nose and mouth and around the sides. The shield may be attached to the edge of the visor by adhesives such as glue, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding or other suitable means.

Abstract: A combination sun visor and sunglasses assembly including a mounting structure designed to surround the head of the wearer similar to a headband wherein the lens structure or viewing portion of the sunglasses are positionable between an overlying, normally viewing position relative to the eyes of the wearer or an outwardly extending, shading position similar to an orientation of a visor structure in overhanging, shading position.

Abstract: A football helmet is provided with a releasable face mask which is attached to the helmet by hook-and-pile fastening means. Abutment means prevent relative movement of the face mask in response to a force which impinges on the mask in a direction toward the wearer's face, but permit the mask to break away from the helmet in response to excessive forces in other directions, as when the mask is pulled forward or twisted sideways.

Abstract: A mask to protect physicians, dentists and technicians from spatter from patients afflicted with various diseases (including A.I.D.S.) is assembled from two parts, which may be shipped and stored flat. The visor is formed of a flat piece of sheet rubber formed with transverse slits so that the visor may be attached to ordinary eyeglasses. The shape of the visor provides a curved, forward extending bill. Slits are formed near the outer edge of the visor. A transparent shield has dovetail projections on its upper edge which snap through the slits. Other cooperating fastening means may be used to assemble the visor and shield and also to hold the visor on eyeglasses. The shield is supported by the visor and hangs down to about the chin, protecting the eyes, nose and mouth.

Abstract: A protective mask comprising an imperforate, transparent shield mounted on the brow and extending over the face of a person wearing the mask. The shield includes an anteriorly protruding portion spaced sufficiently away from the wearer's face to enable spectacles or other optical devices to be worn by the user. The anteriorly protruding portion includes an outwardly flaring upper portion and a downwardly flaring lower portion, with the junction between the upper and lower portions being a non-sharp, gradually curved section which minimizes the amount of visual distortion experienced by the user. Attached in a longitudinal fashion, adjacent each side edge of the shield, is a malleable, form-adjusting strip, the bending of which foreshortens the shield, causing it to bow-out anteriorally to accommodate the use of a variety of sized eyegear to be worn with the mask.

Abstract: Described herein is a protective face mask attachable to glasses. The mask comprises a thin frame generally formed to cross transversely over the bridge of the nose, below the eyes and across the cheeks of the user; a protective cover attached to the frame and extending freely therefrom to hang in front of the nose and mouth of the user; and attachment hooks for attaching the frame to the glasses.

Abstract: A face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes a semi-flexible forehead support strip joined at its ends to the ends of a semi-flexible protective face panel support strip. The forehead support strip includes a central strip portion, intermediate strip portions foldable to (and extending outwardly from) the central portion, and end strip portions foldable to (and extending outwardly from) the intermediate strip portions. A semi-flexible, transparent protective face panel is affixed at its upper edge portion to the face panel support strip. An elastic head band is affixed at its ends to an end of the forehead support strip and extends through slip fasteners affixed to the central strip portion of the forehead support strip proximate the fold line between the central portion and the intermediate strip portions.

Abstract: A shield to protect a wearer's face from liquids, light solids, and objects in the air includes a face mask that is configured in the abstract shape of a face. The mask has an opening in the eye area that accommodates the eye piece parts of goggles. The mask also has a nose piece and lateral extensions that protrude from at least each side of the face mask. Attachment means are provided including means on the face mask and means on the goggles that releasably attach the goggles to the face mask.

Abstract: A protective helmet is provided with a detachable wire face guard firmly secured in protective relation to the sides and peak of the helmet in mutual reinforcing relation therewith. The lightweight, fully ventilated mask affords a high degree of protection, with a wide, substantially unobstructed field of view, and is well suited for use by game playing youngsters such as those playing in the Little Leagues. A close coupled upper beam portion of the mask positioned, in use, above the normal field of vision of a user has a plurality of stiffening web members extending between upper and lower chord members of the upper beam portion of the mask. A mask lower beam portion is spaced downwardly from the upper beam portion in relatively inclined relation thereto and defining in use a major visual field therebetween, being spaced apart a distance sufficient to prevent substantial ingress of a predetermined standard sized object such as a baseball therebetween.

Abstract: The visor comprises a transparent sheet of thermoformed plastic material. The sheet is cylindrical in shape and interchangeably upwardly associated with a monolithic supporting element. The monolithic element can be swivelling or fixed and is associable with the front part of a frame by means of a coupling device. The elements rigidly associated with the frame, being part of the coupling devices, are not visible from the front part of said frame. The frame can be a spectacle frame.

Abstract: An improvement upon other inventions of Applicant wherein a visor which is attached to the head of the user supports a shield which hangs in front of the face of the wearer, protecting the eyes, nose and mouth from contamination which might be carried by dental and medical patients or in other environments. This invention differs in that the support of the shield is accomplished by forward extending tabs on the forward edge of the visor projecting into slots formed near the upper edge of the shield.

Abstract: A disposable one-piece light shield adapted to excluse ambient light from the eyes of an adult wearer regardless of his head size. The shield is fabricated from a blank of soft, non-woven textile sheeting that is die cut to define a generally rectangular masking region and a pair of arched temple sections on either side of this region and integral therewith. The masking region which covers the eyes of the wearer and the portion of the forehead directly thereabove is provided at its midpoint on the lower edge thereof with an arcuate indentation to accommodate the nose bridge of the wearer. Each temple section is provided with an arched cut-out to create a loop that engages an ear of the wearer to retain the masking region in place, whereby to put on the light shield, the wearer has merely to slip the loops over his ears.

Abstract: A ventilated skin guard apparatus similar to a baseball catcher's mask or fencer's mask is disclosed. The apparatus is adjustable in size and shape and is used to prevent foreign bodies from coming into contact with damaged skin while still allowing the skin to ventilate. The apparatus comprises arcuate cage members mounted in between end support members. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is a device for orally directing air while wearing an air mask. In the invention, a tube extends from outside the air mask, through the air mask, and into the mask wearer's mouth. The tube is fitted with means to seal its passage through the mask and may also include a one-way valve to prevent aspiration through it. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is manufactured separately from an air mask and may be reused after the air mask becomes worn out.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protecting device, especially a welding shield. The protecting device consists of a portion protecting from radiation and sparks, which portion is arranged to rest on the head and at the eyes provide with a protecting glass (3) turnable upwards. To provide a wide field of vision and an intensive protection, the portion (1) protecting from radiation and sparks is manufactured of a transparent material to a continuous portion without openings. Moreover, a visor (2) is turnably journalled to the projecting portion (1), at least a part of which visor is arranged to form the protecting glass (3). The protecting portion (1) can be formed to a helmet-shaped portion protecting the head from all sides.

Abstract: A protective face shield has a shield member of transparent flexible material in the upper corners of which pairs of slits are formed. A headband is threaded through the slits in a manner such that once the headband is donned the shield member may be pulled away from the wearer's face to provide good air circulation. A lower portion of the face shield is contoured inwardly to protect the throat.

Abstract: A method is described of enhancing the efficiency of laser processing of metals by preprocessing with another laser so as to define a track of reduced reflectivity.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from accidental exposure to infections, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes an elongated, generally rectangular, semi-flexible, transparent face protection panel having a central panel section and like side panel sections which are foldable rearwardly with respect to the central panel section and a semi-flexible head support strip for the face protection panel in alignment with the upper portion of such panel. The head support strip has its ends affixed to the ends of the face protection panel and is of a length that is less than the length of such panel. The head support strip also includes a central strip portion and like side strip portions which are foldable rearwardly with respect to the central strip portion with the fold lines of the head support strip lying within the fold lines of the face protection panel.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes an elongated, semi-flexible head support strip divided into four foldable segments and a rectangular, semi-flexible, transparent protective face panel affixed at its upper edge portion to an intermediate face panel support segment of the head support strip. The intermediate face panel support segment is bounded on one side by a forehead support segment of shorter length than the face panel support segment and on the other side by first and second head support segments.

Abstract: A mask to protect physicians, dentists and technicians from spatter from patients afflicted with various diseases (including A.I.D.S.) is assembled from two parts, which may be shipped and stored flat, may be sterilized, and are so inexpensive in materials and cost of fabrication that they may be disposed of after use. In one form of the invention, a visor is formed of a flat piece of sheet rubber having two tails provided with interfitting snaps. The tails are brought around the back of the head and the proper snaps or other fasteners adjusted to accommodate the head size of the wearer. This operation causes the flat sheet to assume a curved visor shape fitting around the forehead. In another embodiment, a hole is punched in a curved sheet of elastic material of a size so that it may be drawn down over the head. In a further embodiment, a piece of stretchable rubber-like tubing has opposite ends attached to ends of the tails of the visor.

Abstract: A transparent faceshield for protecting the face and eyes from impact and the like is detachably connected to an arcuate visor or crown using detents integrally molded to the crown and corresponding through-holes in the faceshield which receive and engage the detents. The use of integrally molded detents permits removable attachment of the faceshield to the crown without the necessity for secondary operations or discrete assembly hardware thus providing a system which is easily assembled and disassembled by the end user.

Abstract: A post operative protective face shield comprises essentially a transparent body of a flexible material. Along the upper and side edges of the body of the face shield is provided an adhesive strip whereby the shield can be adhesively attached to the perimeter of the face of a patient. The shield is attached to the forehead adjacent the hairline and extending downwardly following the contour along the sides of the face. The shield is primarily adapted for providing a waterproof shield to allow a patient having recently had facial cosmetic or reconstructive surgery to shower and shampoo their hair while keeping the bandages and incisions in a clean dry condition.

Abstract: The face protector comprises a flexible headband and a transparent flexible shield of sufficient size to protect the face of the wearer. The shield is sufficiently flexible and easily deformable so as to adapt to the shape of a user's head. Fastener means carried by the headband reusably and deftly attaching the band around the head of the wearer and also reusably and deftly attaching the headband to the shield. The fastener means on the headband are attached to lateral positions on the headband, and the fastener means on the shield are detachably suspended from the fastener means on the headband at these positions.

Abstract: A protective face shield intended primarily for use by health care professionals to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases carried by viral and bacterial emissions from the noses and throats of afflicted patients. The protective face shield comprises a generally flat crescent-shaped semi-rigid body member adapted to engage the forehead of the wearer. It includes a resilient head-engaging means to attach the body member to the wearer's head. The body member supports a depending semi-rigid face-covering transparent sheet which forms a barrier to the transmission of disease causing organisms. Vents are provided in the body member to prevent fogging of the shield.

Abstract: To protect dentists, physicians, their assistants and others from contamination from contact with blood, bodily fluids and the like of patients, a transparent shield extends from the forehead to below the mouth and partially around the sides of the face. The shield is supported spaced from the face by a visor extending forward from the forehead. The visor is supported by a band around the back of the head. The present invention fabricates the shield, visor and head bands from a single blank, suitably die cut, all interconnected. The combined shield, visor and head bands may be attached to a surgeon's cap or the head bands may be eliminated and the cap attached to the inner edge of the visor.

Abstract: To protect a surgeon or operating room personnel from splatter from a patient afflicted with various diseases (including A.I.D.S.) a transparent shield is supported in front of the face hanging down to about the chin. A conventional surgeon's disposable cap is fixed to a visor which projects forward and down from the forehead. The upper edge of the shield is supported by the visor.

Abstract: Protective visor, particularly for dentists, composed of a shield supported by a supporting element having bar elements connectable to the rods of a pair of spectacles or the like.

Abstract: A facial guard to protect the user's eyes, ears, and face from hair spray and the like, said guard manufactured from durable plastic, said plastic attainable in a variety of colors and molded into a thin, cup-shaped, paddle-like guard, and said guard having a reflector-type mirror, said mirror being congruent to said guard, and said mirror attached to the underneath, concaved side of said guard, said attachment being by means of gluing.The guard is shaped to be congruous to said user's hairline. The guard's said mirror is for use by said user as a cosmetic aide.

Abstract: A protective face visor which prevents solid particles, such as wood or metal shavings, from passing through the visor and contacting the wearer's face. The visor is constructed of filaments of wire or plastic. The spacing between the filaments of the mesh, that is the dimension of an opening in the mesh, is somewhat less than the minimum dimension of the particles in one direction across the visor and substantially exceeds the minimum dimension of the particles in at least one other direction across the visor.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of wearers from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield includes a semi-flexible shield frame surrounding a semi-flexible, transparent face protection panel and a semi-flexible head support strip having an operative length less than the length of the upper horizontal frame portion and positioned adjacent the rear side thereof. The support strip is affixed at its ends to the shield assembly proximate the ends of the upper frame portion.

Abstract: A disposable protective eye guard positionable over a person's head to protect the person's eyes from airborne particles and spray mist, the eye guard comprising a tubular hood member fabricated of an open mesh knitted fabric having sufficient stretching properties to fit snuggly thereon without distorting the person's facial features. The open mesh knitted fabric has an uneven surface which, when in the stretched condition, cooperates with the person's facial features to provide air pockets between the eye guard and the person's eyes to substantially prevent airborne particles and spray mist from reaching the eyes.

Abstract: A face shield to protect an individual against inhaling germs and other foreign bodies comprising a permanent clip portion which is adapted to be mounted on the nose piece of a pair of eyeglasses and a disposable sheet of relatively thin rigid plastic which is removably attached to the clip. This enables the sheet to be removed and discarded after a single use and replaced by an identical sheet prior to treatment of a new patient.

Abstract: A cap for use by medical attendants provides shielding of the attendant's face for emergency use. The cap is bag-like in shape and is of a gauze-like material. It fits loosely over the user's head, but is retained by elastic around the opening. A transparent plastic shield is located in the central section of the cap. When the cap is worn conventionally, the shield faces upward and is located on top of the user's head. Pulling the forward edge of the cap downward locates the shield in front of the user's face. This shields the user from contact with any body fluids of a trauma victim while the attendant performs emergency treatment.

Abstract: An eye shield adapted for use either singly or in combination with a protective face mask. The eye shield includes a flexible transparent material which is generally flat in shape. A moldable stiffener is attached to the bottom edge of the transparent material and permits the transparent material to be molded to conform to the wearers nose and cheeks. Means for spacing the transparent material away from the wearer's eyes is attached to the upper edge of the transparent material opposite the moldable stiffener. A single elastic head band, attached to the other two sides of the transparent material, draws the eye shield closely against the face. Whe used in combination with a protective face mask, the bottom edge of the eye shield overlaps the face mask and provides a shingling effect which keeps any harmful fluids or debris on the outer surfaces of the eye shield and face mask.

Abstract: In protective coveralls with a head covering with a transparent permanent lens over the face area, a separate removable lens cover attached over the permanent lens which is adapted for very rapid removal in situations when the lens cover is clouded by a foreign material.