ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,427,614, issued on Sept. 30.
"Protective viewing screens" was invented by Brandan Green (Hurricane, Utah) and Sharalyn Green (Hurricane, Utah).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Described herein are apparatuses featuring a first and second dimming screen, each configured to darken prior to or during a welding operation. The first and second screens are contained in respective housings, connected via a hinge component allowing relative adjustment to position the screens at an angle for viewing of a weld area. Each housing includes a lighting element for illuminating a work area and an electrical connection for power. The apparatus also includ...