What is claimed is:
1. A disposable protection device for a portion of an individual’s body comprising:
a cover layer for partially encompassing said body portion;
an elastic portion coupled to a first portion of said cover layer; and
an adhesive portion coupled to a second portion of said cover layer.
2. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said cover layer is constructed of a water-repellant material.
3. The disposable protection device of claim 2 wherein said water-repellant material is selected from the group consisting of polymers and fabrics.
4. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said elastic portion contains an elastic material.
5. The disposable protection device of claim 4 wherein said elastic material is selected from the group consisting of nylon, cotton, lycra, and elastic polymers.
6. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said elastic material is coupled to said first portion by an adhesive.
7. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said elastic material is coupled to said first portion by a heat weld.
8. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said elastic material is coupled to said first portion by a radio frequency weld.
9. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said adhesive portion contains an adhesive material.
10. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said adhesive material is coupled to said second portion by an adhesive.
11. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said adhesive material is coupled to said second portion by a heat weld.
12. The disposable protection device of claim 1 wherein said adhesive material is coupled to said second portion by a radio frequency weld.
13. A method for protecting a portion of an individual’s body from exposure to environmental media, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a cover layer for partially encompassing a body portion;
coupling an elastic portion to a first portion of said cover layer; and
coupling an adhesive portion to a second portion of said cover layer.
14. The method according to claim 13 further comprising the steps of:
positioning said cover layer over said body portion;
securing said elastic portion adjacent to said body portion; and
adhering said adhesive portion to said individual.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A system, comprising:
a spray coating device, comprising:
a spray gun comprising a spray head, a handle, a base enclosure coupled to the handle, and an air passage extending through the handle from the base enclosure to the spray head, wherein the handle is disposed between the spray head and the base enclosure; and
an air flow generator disposed in the base enclosure, wherein the air flow generator comprises a battery, a motor driven by the battery, and a plurality of blades rotatable by the motor, wherein the plurality of blades is configured to force an air flow through the air passage.
2. The system of claim 1, comprising a liquid passage extending through the spray gun, wherein the liquid passage is configured to route a liquid flow to the spray head, the air passage is configured to route the air flow to the spray head, and the spray head comprises at least one air atomization port coupled to the air passage.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the liquid passage and the air passage are separate from one another.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the air flow generator comprises a blower having a plurality of blades configured to intake air in a first direction and to output air in a second direction, wherein the first and second directions are generally crosswise to one another.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the air flow generator is configured to flow air directly through the spray gun without an air storage tank.
6. The system of claim 1, comprising a docking station configured to support the base enclosure of the spray gun, wherein the docking station comprises a battery charger configured to charge the battery disposed within the base enclosure, and the battery is a rechargeable battery.
7. The system of claim 1, comprising a gravity feed spray fluid tank directly coupled to the spray gun, wherein the spray head is configured to receive a gravity fed fluid flow from the gravity feed spray fluid tank.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the spray coating device is cordless, hoseless, tankless, battery powered, and completely self-contained.
9. The system of claim 1, comprising a trigger coupled to the handle, an air valve coupled to the trigger, and a liquid valve coupled to the trigger.
10. A system, comprising:
a spray gun, comprising:
a body;
a spray head coupled to the body, wherein the spray head comprises a liquid port and an air port;
a handle coupled to the body, wherein the body is disposed between the spray head and the handle;
a trigger coupled to the handle;
a liquid valve coupled to the trigger, wherein the liquid valve is disposed along a liquid passage extending to the spray head; and
a base enclosure coupled to the handle, wherein the handle is disposed between the body and the base enclosure, wherein the base enclosure comprises a battery, a motor driven by the battery, and a plurality of blades rotatable by the motor, wherein an air flow path extends from the base enclosure, through the handle, through the body, and into the spray head to the air port, wherein the plurality of blades is configured to force an air flow through the air flow path, wherein the trigger is coupled to a switch configured to enable and disable the motor.
11. The system of claim 10, comprising a blower having the plurality of blades configured to turn the air flow approximately 90 degrees.
12. The system of claim 10, wherein the air port comprises an air atomization port.
13. The system of claim 10, wherein the motor and battery are not disposed in the air flow path.
14. The system of claim 10, wherein the plurality of blades is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and the plurality of blades is configured to turn an air flow between one direction generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation and another direction generally parallel to the axis of rotation.
15. A system, comprising:
a spray gun, comprising:
a body;
a spray head coupled to the body, wherein the spray head comprises a liquid port and an air port, and the air port is configured to atomize or shape a liquid spray ejected from the liquid port;
a liquid passage extending to the liquid port;
an air passage extending to the air port;
a handle coupled to the body, wherein the body is disposed between the spray head and the handle;
a base enclosure coupled to the handle, wherein the handle is disposed between the body and the base enclosure, wherein the base enclosure comprises an air flow generator coupled to the air passage, wherein the air flow generator comprises a battery, a motor driven by the battery, and a plurality of blades rotatable by the motor, wherein the plurality of blades is configured to force an air flow through the air passage.
16. The system of claim 15, comprising a liquid valve disposed along the liquid passage, a switch coupled to the motor, and a trigger coupled to both the liquid valve and the switch.
17. The system of claim 15, wherein the air passage extends from the base enclosure, through the handle, through the body, and into the spray head to the air port.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein the motor is not disposed in the air passage.
19. The system of claim 15, wherein the plurality of blades is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and the plurality of blades is configured to turn the air flow between one direction generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation and another direction generally parallel to the axis of rotation.
20. A system, comprising:
a spray gun, comprising:
a body;
a spray head coupled to the body, wherein the spray head comprises a liquid port and an air port, and the air port is configured to atomize or shape a liquid spray ejected from the liquid port;
a liquid passage extending to the liquid port;
an air passage extending to the air port;
a handle coupled to the body, wherein the body is disposed between the spray head and the handle; and
a base enclosure coupled to the handle, wherein the handle is disposed between the body and the base enclosure, wherein the base enclosure comprises an air flow generator coupled to the air passage, wherein the air flow generator comprises a motor coupled to a blower having a plurality of blades rotatable about an axis of rotation, the plurality of blades is configured to turn an air flow between one direction generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation and another direction generally parallel to the axis of rotation.