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  Wearable nose and face wiperUSPTO Application #: 20060195966Title: Wearable nose and face wiper Abstract: An accessory that can be worn over a garment (e.g., a glove or mitten) or directly on the hand. The accessory includes a substantially absorbent surface on which the wearer can wipe his or her nose. (end of abstract) Agent: Newman & Newman, Attorneys At Law, LLP - Seattle, WA, US Inventors: Monica Wynn Martin, Susan Marie Miskovsky, Gregory Eric Queen USPTO Applicaton #: 20060195966 - Class: 002160000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Gloves, Attachments The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060195966. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to co-pending U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/657,640 entitled "Wearable Nose and Face Wiper" filed Mar. 2, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] The invention is in the area of clothing. More specifically, the invention is directed to the area of wearable accessories. [0004] 2. Background Discussion [0005] Many people suffer the unfortunate effects of cold weather while engaged in outdoor activity. For instance, many people are annoyed by a constant runny nose while skiing or running. Many people just suffer through the problem while snot runs down their face. Other people simply wipe their nose on their sleeves or gloves, which leaves unsightly snot stains on their clothing. These existing techniques for handling the problem are at best inadequate and at worst repulsive, embarrassing, and off-putting to others. An acceptable mechanism for handling the problem has eluded those skilled in the art, until now. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention is directed at a accessory/utensil/appliance/garment that can be worn either over existing garments or without other garments, and on which the wearer can wipe his or her nose. [0007] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. [0008] In one aspect, the invention provides a sanitary accessory to wipe the face that includes an upper portion forming a loop of a first diameter, said first diameter being sized sufficiently to accommodate at least one digit; a lower portion forming a loop of a second diameter, said second diameter being sized sufficiently to accommodate a hand; and a middle portion joining the upper portion to the lower portion such that, when worm, the lower portion, through the middle portion, operates to secure the upper portion to the at least one digit, and further wherein at least one of the upper portion, the lower portion, and the middle portion being constructed of a material sufficient to absorb a substance In another aspect, the invention provides a sanitary accessory to wipe the face that includes means for attaching an upper portion of the accessory to a digit of a human hand, the attachment means being configured to temporarily secure the accessory to the digit of the human hand; and means for removing a substance from a face as a result of wiping the accessory across the face. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1 is a pattern layout of one embodiment of the invention. [0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment introduced in FIG. 1 in its assembled form. [0011] FIG. 3 is a top view of one embodiment of the invention being worn on the bare hand. [0012] FIG. 4 is an artist's rendition of one embodiment of the invention being worn on the hand over a glove. [0013] FIG. 5 is an artist's rendition of one embodiment of the invention being worn on the hand over a mitten. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS [0014] What follows is a detailed discussion of certain embodiments of the invention. Briefly stated, the invention provides a wearable accessory that allows the wearer to wipe the wearer's nose or face. While certain specific embodiments will be described in this document, the impossibility of describing every conceivable embodiment should be noted and appreciated. Accordingly, many other embodiments are possible and the invention is limited only by the scope of the claims appended to this document. [0015] FIG. 1 is a pattern layout of one embodiment of the invention. The pattern illustrates one embodiment of the invention in an unassembled fashion. Although not necessary for a proper functioning of the invention, it is envisioned that ordinary sewing conventions will be followed to ensure a quality product, such as finishing the edges of the accessory to avoid fraying and properly securing attachment points to avoid detachment. [0016] The pattern 100 can be made with any substantially absorbent material, although the inventors have determined that polyester fleece may be preferable. In one particular, non-exclusive embodiment, a soft, high quality, moisture-resistant, microfleece is used because of certain advantageous characteristics. The fabric is water repellent and snot absorbent, plus it is easily washable. However, very many other materials might equally be used in alternative embodiments, such as, for example, cotton, wool, jute, spandex, nylon, alpaca, thread, angora rabbit hair, camel hair, cashmere, mohair, silk, vicuna hair, bark cloth, coir, grass, rush, straw, hemp, kapok, linen, flax, nettle, ramie, seaweed, sisal, paper, tissue, rayon, modal, asbestos, glass, metal fibre, metal wire, metal foil, acrylic fiber, lurex, polyester, and polypropylene, just to name a few. [0017] To create an accessory, the pattern 100 is cut from the material and assembled. Generally stated, the pattern 100 includes an upper portion 105 and a lower portion 115, essentially joined by a middle portion 125. The upper portion 105 has an upper left edge 106 and an upper right edge 107. The lower portion 115 has a lower left edge 108 and a lower right edge 109. Once cut from the material, the pattern 100 is assembled to form the accessory by securing the upper left edge 106 to the upper right edge 107, and by securing the lower left edge 108 to the lower right edge 109. [0018] In one improvement, two patterns may be cut, overlaid, and sewn together along the periphery of the pattern 100. A small portion of the periphery (e.g., approximately one linear inch) may be left unsewn so as to facilitate turning the assembly inside out. Once turned out, the unsewn portion can be sewn so as to minimize the amount of visible stitching. This and many other specific techniques for assembling the pattern 100 will become apparent to those skilled in the art. [0019] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the accessory 200 that results from assembling the pattern 100 introduced above. As illustrated, the accessory 200 includes a finger portion 201 and a hand portion 222. Referring briefly to both FIGS. 1 and 2, the finger portion 201 is a substantially finger-sized tube defined by securing the edges (106, 107) of the upper portion 105 of the pattern 100. Similarly, the hand portion 222 is a substantially wrist-sized loop defined by securing the edges (108, 109) of the lower portion 115 of the pattern 100. The finger portion 201 and the hand portion 222 are joined by the middle portion 225. Continue reading... Full patent description for Wearable nose and face wiper Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Wearable nose and face wiper patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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