On June 21, 2005, a patent application was filed for a protective device that "...provides protection for the user's face from excessive ultraviolet light exposure, particularly when using an indoor tanning bed, which transmits powerful levels of ultraviolet radiation." Jose Maria DeCastro was listed as inventor. A short time later, trademark applications were filed by Mr. Decastro for "Face Force Field" and "Jock Sock" and after that the patent was assigned to Jock Sock, LLC. While the patent was not modified, the company name implies that the intended use was changed to a different body part.
Current Patent Status: Abandoned