Abstract: A catching device made of a flexible material made to fit on the thumb and forefinger of a hand having a web which extends between the thumb and forefinger which is capable of freely moving from an open position, where the thumb and forefinger are apart, to a closed position, where the thumb and forefinger are together, or touching.

Abstract: An improved composite laminated fabric sheet material for use in the fabrication of abrasion and tear resistant carpentry and other tradesmen aprons and nail bags, tool pouches and tool holders, belts and back supports, cordless tool holsters, knee pads and other related items and incorporating edge binding and seam binding strip fabric material to form pockets and pouches of the composite fabric sheet material and to protect the edges thereof.

Abstract: An elastomeric material and gloves made therewith are substantially impermeable to water vapor and liquid water, have a relatively high tensile strength, and have a relatively low resilience. The gloves conform to the shape of a hand when stretched to fit about the hand and then relax so that the pressure exerted on the hand is substantially reduced. The gloves are particularly useful in medical applications and most particularly useful as surgical gloves.

Abstract: A polyurethane glove having improved tear and puncture resistance is made from the reaction product of an aliphatic diisocyanate, an aliphatic polyether diol having a molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about 5,000 and an aliphatic diol containing about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A sterilized glove comprises a glove body and an organic polymer film layer containing an antibacterial zeolite and formed on the entirety of at least one surface of the glove body in an upheaval shape.

Abstract: A protective glove, for use alone or as a liner for a second type of glove, comprises flexible finger pads adhesively secured within a flexible outer glove, optionally comprising an additional inner thin flexible glove adhesively secured within the finger pads. The gloves provide added protection for the fingertips and nails from penetration of the gloves by foreign objects.

Abstract: A karate target pad for being worn on the hand and wrist is disclosed. The target pad (10) includes a resilient pad member (12) which defines a first portion (14) having a curvilinear outline preferably shaped to resemble the head of a human being, and a sleeve portion (26). The sleeve portion (26) and the first portion (14) define an opening (30) which receives the hand and wrist of a wearer. The pad is preferable provided with a cover (58) which assists in preventing the pad from tearing during use. In the preferred embodiment, the opening (30) which receives the hand and wrist is ventilated by a suitable port (56) which extends to the external surface of the pad, allows air to be received within the opening in which the hand is inserted.

Abstract: A coverall for a beekeeper, having a main body portion for covering the extremities, including a hood portion, which would comprise multi-layered fabric, including an inside layer which would make contact with the inner clothing or skin of the wearer constructed of a mostly woven net in the neighborhood of 0.4 centimeters per opening, an outside net fabric layer also having openings in the neighborhood of 0.4 centimeters in diameter, with a layer of polyurethane open cells foam having foam elements of approximate 10 pores per linear inch, (100 pores per square inch), of sufficient thickness approximately 0.4-0.6 centimeters so that a bee stinger could not penetrate through the central polyurethane foam core, yet the inside and outside woven net layers would provide structural integrity to the suit, yet allow ventilation between the skin of the wearer and the outside air. The suit is constructed from such uniform flexible multi-layered material in its entirety except for a wire mesh of the face portion.

Abstract: A protective glove of flexible, resilient foam material has a rear portion partially encircling the wrist and held thereto by a releasable circumferential elastic strap and a front portion, including a knuckle covering thickened portion and a downwardly extending finger covering portion, held in place by a laterally extending palm strap. The inside surface of the finger portion includes a ladder-like member having first and second elongated laterally extending bands joined at intermediate points by three cross-member bands which define two loops through which second and third fingers pass to draw the front and rear portions together to tighten the glove when making a fist. One band is attached to the glove to form an integral part of the inner surface of the finger portion, and has ends extending beyond the cross-members. The other band is raised above the inner surface and has free floating end appendages beyond the cross-member junctures which assist in grasping and distribution of glove tightening forces.

Abstract: A glove is generally insulated except the thumb and forefinger, enabling a person such as a policeman to operate a pistol without removal of the glove. The glove includes a hand covering having a main body and further consisting of five separate finger stalls, which permits the glove to be worn normally full time like a conventional glove, while at the same time permitting operations generally involving relative manual dexterity, such as involving opposing-appendage grasping operations, or trigger or button actuation operations.

Abstract: A head-covering device comprising a resilient, adjustable liner, a deformable fabric crown removably attached thereto, and plastic fasteners for removably attaching said deformable fabric crown to said liner, is disclosed. The liner is a single strip of flexible, resilient plastic which is a substantially U-shaped band and which is comprised of a spaced crown, a right arm and a left arm integrally joined to each other, an integrally-formed downwardly-extending cheek piece attached to each of the right and left arms, and a slot separating each of the arms. The liner has a uniform thickness of from about 0.032 to about 0.375 inches, and the internal side-to-side width of from about 4 to about 9 inches, and an internal end-to-end length of from about 6 to about 11 inches. The ratio of the internal length to the internal width of the liner is from about 1.1 to about 2.0. The width of said slot separating the right and left arms of the liner is from about 0.125 to about 1.5 inches.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel head or head and shoulder covering which can be used as a garment or can be modified to form an umbrella-like weather protecting device. More particularly, when used as a head covering this device contains within it a cape which may be deployed and draped about the shoulders. It is an article of clothing for a person comprising a head covering such as a cape, visor or headband, and a deployable cape for covering at least the shoulders of the person, whereby, in a deployed position the cape is draped about at least the head and shoulders of the person leaving the face of the person uncovered and in the stowed position the cape is stowed within the head covering. The cape can be sufficiently long that it covers the feet of the wearer.

Abstract: A garment or the like including a dispenser pocket attached thereon, formed by two overlaid panels, one of which is partially detachable, forming a pocket therebetween and further having an elongate opening through the outer panel allowing the storage of a multiplicity of sheets to be stored within the pocket, and removable through the elongate opening.

Abstract: A protective glove pair, comprising an outer glove and an inner glove within the outer glove, the inner glove being optionally removable from the outer glove, wherein the outer glove comprises a glove body and protective finger and thumb portions, the protective portions comprising open-ended tubes from the glove body to cover the fingers and thumb to a distance between the metacarpophalangeal joints and the distal knuckle of each finger and thumb, and the inner glove being flexible and tight fitting to the hand and comprising a natural or synthetic rubber or synthetic polymer.

Abstract: A safety glove for use by people engaged in active sports or in industrial job activities to protect against hyperextension of ligaments and tendons in the wrist. The glove includes a body having palm and back portions joined to fit about the hand. An inelastic wrist strap is attached at its proximal end to the body and extends along a length sufficient to wrap about the person's wrist in the range of one and one-half to substantially three turns, depending upon the requirements of the particular sports or job activity. Finger receptacles are formed for receiving the thumb and fingers of the person's hand. In one embodiment the strap tapers from an enlarged proximal end to a smaller width at the distal end. In another embodiment the strap is of substantially uniform width along its length.

Abstract: A glove liner of superior absorbency, comfort and utility is disclosed. The liner is of unitary construction, and includes a substantially tubular body portion of absorbent, stretchable material having a uniform width along its entire length. The body portion includes a side opening sized to accommodate a user's thumb. A second side opening for the user's little finger may also be provided across from the first side opening. At the top of the body portion, multiple finger openings are provided. The entire liner is of seamless construction and minimal weight. The unitary design for the liner is especially suited for mass production, and the final product is highly moisture-absorbent and comfortable.

Abstract: A protective glove is formed of composite material for close fitting over the fingers and the back and palm of the hand. The composite material includes a layer of flexible elastic material for tactile sensitivity through the layer. Optically reflective and dispersive particles are distributed and embedded within the layer for dispersing incident laser light thereby preventing laser burn injuries to the hand of a wearer.

Abstract: Clothing items including at least one sewn-in liquid cushioned bladder conforming to one or more pressure points experiencing friction or repeated shocks. Distributed through vents and sealed islands define one or more endless channelways to facilitate moisture transfer and assure even liquid distribution with body movement. Associated vented, wicking coverings transfer perspiration away from the bladder and wearer. Preferred embodiments include pantswear, gloves and an improved bladder containing seat cushion.

Abstract: A glove for use by medical personnel which is adapted to help prevent accidental injuries when handling needles includes a first discrete layer of flexible material which has a pore size smaller than the diameter of a needle. The first layer forms a glove with at least an opening in the fingerprint area of the index finger stall and middle finger stall. The glove also includes a second discrete layer of flexible material which also has a pore size which is smaller than the diameter of a needle. This second layer is permanently attached to selected areas of the first layer. The selected areas comprise all of the thumb stall, and lateral sides of the index finger stall and middle finger stall.

Abstract: This invention relates to a unitary garment which includes an upper and lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the unitary garment are configured to fit the top and bottom of a human torso respectively. The lower portion further includes a detachable drop-seat panel which is fastened along its side edges toward the front of the unitary garment and in the pocket area. The unitary garment further includes two pockets associated with the lower portion such that the pockets are configured to substantially conceal the fastening means and resulting fastened side edges of the drop-seat panel.