Patent ID: 8833361
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: F24C

Abstract:
1. A collapsible shield configured to be attached to a surface of a device, the collapsible shield comprising: at least a first segment and a second segment, each segment comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a back portion, and left and right end portions forming a generally rectangular body configured to extend horizontally in relation to the surface of the device; the at least first segment and the second segment configured for movement between a first, collapsed position that provides access to the surface of the device and a second, expanded position that limits access to the surface of the device; each segment comprising a slot and an attachment area provided at or adjacent each of the left and the right end portions, the slot comprising a length extending vertically between the top and bottom portions of the generally rectangular body of each segment and the attachment area being separate from the slot; and the at least first segment and the second segment being connected to one another by connection devices, each connection device having a first portion provided in the attachment area of the first segment and a second portion provided in the slot of the second segment; wherein the connection devices comprise pin hinges or rings and enable vertical and pivotal movement of the second segment with respect to the first segment, and wherein the second segment is configured to move in a vertical and a pivotal direction with respect to the first segment when the collapsible shield is moved between the first, collapsed position and the second, expanded position, or vice versa, and wherein the generally rectangular body of the first segment and the generally rectangular body of the second segment are stacked in a vertical configuration with respect to one another in the second, expanded position.