Restraining sleeve apparatus for prevention of the spread of germs, disease, and infection
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1. An apparatus for preventing the spread of germs, disease, and infection by alerting the wearer when he attempts to touch his hand to his face, eyes, nose, or mouth, comprising:
- a sleeve worn over the elbow;
a position-sensing device attached to said sleeve; and
an alerting device coupled with said position-sensing device.
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An apparatus that warns the wearer when he attempts to touch his hand to his face, eyes, nose, or mouth for the purpose of preventing the spread of germs, disease, and infection is provided. The apparatus comprises a self-fitted or adjustable “sleeve” worn on the elbow, a position-sensing device, and an alerting device. The device also comprises a battery or other power source for the position-sensing and alerting devices.
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1. An apparatus for preventing the spread of germs, disease, and infection by alerting the wearer when he attempts to touch his hand to his face, eyes, nose, or mouth, comprising:
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a sleeve worn over the elbow;
a position-sensing device attached to said sleeve; and
an alerting device coupled with said position-sensing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for preventing the spread of germs, disease, and infection by alerting the wearer when he attempts to touch his hand to his face, eyes, nose, or mouth, comprising a sleeve worn over the elbow, wherein said sleeve is made of a flexible material, either elastic and conforming to the wearer'"'"'s elbow or adjustable comprising one or more fastening devices, lined with a soft fabric to improve the wearer'"'"'s comfort;
- an electrical position-sensing device attached to said sleeve that detects when the wearer raises his arm and places his hand near his face;
an electrical alerting device coupled with and activated by said position-sensing device that warns the wearer that his hand is approaching his face;
a power source for providing current to said position-sensing and alerting devices;
an on-off switch for enabling and disabling the flow of current from said power source; and
a housing device attached to said sleeve that contains said position-sensing device, said alerting device, and said power source.
- an electrical position-sensing device attached to said sleeve that detects when the wearer raises his arm and places his hand near his face;
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