Abstract:
A face shield assembly comprises a holder adapted to be worn on the body of a wearer. The holder has a support portion and a separate attachment portion connected to the support portion. The support portion of the holder defines an opening through which the wearer's neck is received or, in another embodiment, on the head of the wearer. In addition, a shield is removably connected to the attachment portion of the holder, the shield being formed of a transparent material. The shield further has a curved configuration around a generally vertical axis as well as being narrower at one end than the other.
Abstract:
A process for imparting improved toughness and durability, improving the surface appearance, and enhancing the coloration of a porous gypsum article created by 3D printing, casting or other means. The process includes the steps of first warming and drying the article; next, dipping it while warm into a bath of ultraviolet-activated liquid polyester resin at a lower temperature than the article, so the heat of the article lowers the resin's viscosity as air in the pores contracts and draws the resin in. The resin is chosen to have an index of refraction after curing as close as possible to that of pure gypsum. The resin is cured with ultraviolet light before applying a surface finishing coat to the cured resin by a second dipping into the same resin followed by curing or by spray-painting or other coating technique.