Summary
A patented, single piece, plastic molded faceshield that easily attaches to a standard baseball cap. Useful for protection from flying debris & sprays, from the sun's harmful UV radiation (UVA & B), or even to help prevent the spread of the flu.
Listing Information
Posted by John Hogg under Industrial
Full Description
This U.S. patented product is a single piece, plastic molded faceshield that easily attaches to the bill of a standard baseball cap. The "capshield" can be used for low-impact protection from various kinds of flying debris & sprays, from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVA & UVB) or even to help prevent the spread of the flu. Wood & metal shop workers, home remodelers, professional cleaners, landscapers, roofers, lifeguards, cross-country skiers & snow shoers and others who work and/or play inside or out would find this product comfortable and convenient to use. Unlike many types of goggles/safety eyewear, the capshield has particularly good anti-fogging properties when used with a facemask, due to great air circulation behind it. For sun protection, consumers would find it preferable to applying greasy suntan lotion/zinc oxide to the face all the time.
Developed with the help of America Invents of San Francisco, the capshield has been marketed before, with some interest from manufacturers of sunshades and other types of face shields. It received serious attention from a multi-billion dollar, east coast holding company (the Danaher Corp.) a while back. As well, the capshield recently reached the eighth and final stage of a product search sponsored by Everyday Edisons (PBS) for Bed, Bath & Beyond...
The product is simple to produce, easy to store (you can store about 100 units in a cubic foot), inexpensive to ship (very lightweight) and has a very good, estimated profit margin. A prototype made by vacuum-molded polyethylene is available if you wish to see one. The final version is to be made by injection-molded polycarbonate for durability and scratch resistance.
Covered by U.S. patent #6,584,614.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Very Best,
John Hogg
Inventor and Patent Holder


