Abstract: Provided among other things is method of forming texture on an outer surface of an polymer layer of an article, comprising: applying a latex of polymer particles to (a) a support element of the article or (b) a former, to form an polymer layer; applying to the polymer layer discrete particles of carbonic salt so that they embed into the outer surface and gel elastomer adjacent to the carbonic salt; removing the carbonic salt with an aqueous wash; and curing the polymer layer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 25, 2014
Date of Patent:
July 4, 2017
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Putri Faridatul Akmar Megat Abdul Aziz, Mohd Fairuz Mohamad Zawawi, Norazilayati Rastam, Ahmad Helmi Ujar, Hamidon Zain Mohammed
Abstract: A flexible, multi-layer glove, including a liner, a glove shell having at least one of a knitted fabric or a flame-treated leather; and/or a floating barrier layer, that includes a plurality of attachment tabs, disposed between the glove shell and the liner, wherein the plurality of attachment tabs attach the barrier layer to the liner and to the glove shell and/or a floating insulation layer is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 4, 2014
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2017
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Marc Christopher Mathews, Lee Khommanyvong, Louis Orotelli, Carrie Lirae Merck
Abstract: Gloves having a foamed polymeric, elastomeric, or latex foam layer disposed on a non-foamed polymeric, elastomeric, or latex structural or liquid resistant layer are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 25, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 7, 2017
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Putri Faridatul Akmar Megat Abdul Aziz, Norazilayati Rastam, Ahmad Helmi Ujar, Zainorah Awang
Abstract: Provided among other things is a breach or contamination indicating elastomeric article for indicating a breach or contamination by a selected chemical or group of chemicals, the article having an exterior and interior and comprising: (a) an interior elastomeric layer selected to resist permeation by the selected chemical(s), which interior layer is colored; and (b) a contiguous or dis-contiguous indicating layer comprising solid particles of hydrophobic dye effective to provide enhanced color on contacting hexane, cyclohexane, xylene, ethyl ether, butyl acetate, MIBK, methanol, acetonitrile and acetic acid; wherein the distribution of the indicating layer provides for a visually noticeable color change against the background of the colored interior elastomeric layer upon a breach or contamination event by a selected chemical.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 11, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2017
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Noorman Bin Abu Hassan, Michael S. Zedalis, Dave Narasimhan
Abstract: A package of at least one glove pair, comprising a right glove and a left glove, wherein at least one glove has an indicia comprising at least one of a logo, a manufacturer's name, or usage information of the glove displayed thereon, wherein the right glove and the left glove are folded in a multi-fold configuration. At least partially transparent first packaging encases the right glove and the left glove, and maintains the multi-fold configuration, wherein the indicia of at least one of the right glove or the left glove is visible through the first packaging while folded.
Abstract: Provided herein are powder-free elastomeric articles exhibiting good antimicrobial and anti-blocking properties. Also provided herein are methods for the manufacture of such articles substantially free from antimicrobial interfering materials, as well as packaging means for maintaining antimicrobial efficacy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 2010
Date of Patent:
October 6, 2015
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Aik Hwee Eng, Hee Meng Lai, Kuang Leng Lim, Koon Meow Ting, David M. Lucas
Abstract: Polymer compositions that include polyisoprene and polychloroprene and methods for manufacturing protective articles from the polymer compositions are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 25, 2014
Publication date:
October 1, 2015
Applicant:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
David Lucas, Soo Hwa Kwan, Christina Foo Lik Erh
Abstract: A perspiration control glove including a liner comprising knitted yarn, where the yarn comprises a wicking fiber, a shell comprising a polymeric material, the shell adhered to the liner, and an absorbent material element, where the element is coupled to the wicking fiber, and disposed between the liner and shell, to absorb and channel perspiration.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 29, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Jamie Ashworth, Eric Michael Thompson, James H. Moreland, Jeffrey Charles Moreland
Abstract: A highly flexible, flame-resistant, multi-layer glove, including a knitted, flame-resistant inner liner, a moisture barrier layer, a heat-activated glove-shaped web-adhesive disposed between the inner liner and moisture barrier layer, and a flame-resistant shell disposed over the moisture barrier layer, and methods for manufacturing, are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2012
Date of Patent:
July 14, 2015
Assignee:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Pablo Ignacio Bedetti, Lee Khommanyvong, Louis Orotelli
Abstract: Provided among other things is a breach or contamination indicating elastomeric article for indicating a breach or contamination by a selected chemical or group of chemicals, the article having an exterior and interior and comprising: (a) an interior elastomeric layer selected to resist permeation by the selected chemical(s), which interior layer is colored; and (b) a contiguous or dis-contiguous indicating layer comprising solid particles of hydrophobic dye effective to provide enhanced color on contacting hexane, cyclohexane, xylene, ethyl ether, butyl acetate, MIBK, methanol, acetonitrile and acetic acid; wherein the distribution of the indicating layer provides for a visually noticeable color change against the background of the colored interior elastomeric layer upon a breach or contamination event by a selected chemical.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 11, 2014
Publication date:
September 18, 2014
Applicant:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Noorman Bin Abu Hassan, Michael S. Zedalis, Dave Narasimhan