Structure for protecting individuals from solar ultraviolet radiation
AssigneePolymer Innovations, Inc.
InventorRonald H. Sanders
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Abstract
A self-supporting structure protects individuals from solar ultraviolet radiation without obstructing their views. The structure is formed from a substantially transparent substrate to which is applied an ultraviolet radiation absorbing material. A photochromic component can also be added to the substrate. The structure can be used as a golf cart or marine vessel canopy, as a building awning or canopy, as a window blind, or for any other application where a substantially transparent self-supporting structure that absorbs ultraviolet radiation is needed.
Claims71
A structure for protecting an individual at a location from ultraviolet radiation of the sun without impairment of said individual's vision by said structure, said structure comprising:
- a substantially transparent, rigid, self-supporting polymeric substrate having a first side and a second side opposite said first side, said substrate being supported with said first side facing the sun;
- a material borne by said polymeric substrate, said material being substantially opaque to ultraviolet radiation and substantially transparent to radiation other than ultraviolet radiation;
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- means for suspending said substrate between said location and the sun;
- whereby:
- when said individual is at said location, adjacent said second side of said substrate, said individual is protected from ultraviolet radiation without impairment of said individual's vision by said structure.
A golf cart canopy for protecting an individual in a golf cart from ultraviolet radiation of the sun without impairment of said individual's vision, said golf cart canopy comprising:
- a substantially transparent, rigid, self-supporting polymeric substrate having a first side and a second side opposite said first side, said substrate being supported with said first side facing upward;
- a material borne by said polymeric substrate, said material being substantially opaque to ultraviolet radiation and substantially transparent to radiation other than ultraviolet radiation;
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- means for suspending said substrate above said golf cart;
- whereby:
- when said individual in said golf cart under said canopy adjacent said second side of said substrate, said individual is protected from ultraviolet radiation without impairment of said individual's vision by said canopy.
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