TECHNICAL OF THE INVENTION

This invention refers to a face shield for the protection of a user's eyes and face in case there is accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous, and undesired substances, chemicals, dust, liquid spray, aerosols, and/or particles, More specifically, the invention refers to a protective harrier for workers in the health industry, laboratory personnel, dentists, dermatologists, beauty parlors, spas, dialysis clinics, tattoo artists; anitorial personnel, artists, and workshops of varying types, for protection against accidental exposure to infectious and/or hazardous and potentially toxic materials, as well as harmful airborne particles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Healthcare professionals work with infectious diseases patients, which puts them at risk of suffering an illness. For example, there have been documented cases of Coronavirus transmission to healthcare professionals and individuals who care for patients and the elderly, which is an alarming concern for authorities and general population.

Additionally, there is a higher risk of infection for surgeons and personnel in the operating Room (OR) if saliva, blood, or other body fluids spray on the eyes and face, especially in cases involving open wounds, during the procedures.

Regarding the prevention of Coronavirus transmission in healthcare environments, there is a growing concern regarding the protection of the eyes and face especially in the event that saliva, blood, and/or other body fluids from the patient spray onto the surroundings, such as the aerosols produced by patients when they cough. For this reason, healthcare professionals and laboratory workers must use eye protection; however, regular shields are not sufficient protection. Currently, there are face shields-like the one disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. USD354,588, issued on Jan. 17, 1995, which completely covers the face but exhibits issues regarding its robustness, the large amount of assembly parts, and excess weight. The present invention solves these issues.

One goal of the present invention is to provide a face shield for the protection of a user's eyes and face in the event of accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous, and undesired substances, forming a barrier against organic materials and hazardous airborne particles, and which prevents particles from making impact on the eyes and face, provides insulation against powder, saliva, spray from chemical products, and other substances.

Another goal of the invention is to provide a face shield for the care of healthcare and laboratory workers, as well as many other professions, against accidental exposure to body fluids of infected patients, spray from chemical products, protection against powder, pollen, and the impact of particles.

An additional goal of the invention is to provide a low-cost face shield fbr healthcare workers as well as laboratory professionals and personnel, dentists, dermatologists, who are subject to accidental exposure to infectious fluids.

Another goal of the invention is to provide an ultra-light and comfortable face shield for a wide variety of workers who may be exposed to infectious, hazardous, and undesired substances.

Yet another goal of the invention is to provide an ultra-light disposable face shield which is easily formed from a flat packaged preform and can be used over traditional eyeglasses and face masks.

Yet another goal of the invention is to overcome current logistical issues regarding handling and transportation and storage in sales locations, as it does not occupy much space given its thinness and light weight.

The advantages of the invention will be made evident in the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention and the accompanying illustrations.

