ULTRAVIOLET SHIELD GLOVE

Abstract

A glove for protection from UltraViolet (UV) light including a fabric based snug hand wrap including separate lumens for each finger and thumb that provides a covering and protection from UV light for a user's hand during a gel manicure process with fingernail exposure.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/693,546, filed Apr. 22, 2015, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/544,784, filed Oct. 3, 2013, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties and for all purposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention relates to the field of gloves and more particularly to a glove which protects a user from UltraViolet light during manicuring processes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A gel manicure process can comprise applying a base coat, applying several coats of polish to the nails and after each coat is painted on, putting a user's hands under a small Ultra Violet (UV) light for a few seconds or minutes to cure and harden the polish before applying a clear top coat to seal and protect the nails. UV light can cause suntans, sunburns, and increased incidence of skin cancer. Thus, needs exist for protecting skin while still allowing fingernail treatment curing using UV light.

SUMMARY

Disclosed are Ultraviolet (UV) light protectant gloves, designed to be used during the gel manicure process, for example at a nail salon. The gloves allow exposure of the fingernails to enable a nail technician to perform treatments while simultaneously protecting the guest's hands from UV rays.

Gloves disclosed are multi-fingered and in some embodiments comprise an inner liner configured for individually covering a plurality of fingers while exposing the fingertips; and an outer shell including an aperture formed at each of a plurality of individual fingertip locations on the outer shell, the apertures operative to allow fingertips to protrude from the outer shell and; wherein the inner liner, the outer liner or both comprises at least a portion of ultra-violet protective material. In other embodiments, they can be a single layer of material. The configuration of the disclosed gloves is described in detail by way of various embodiments which are only examples.

In some embodiments, gloves use an interlocking stitch at the sides and bottom wrist opening for flexibility and durability, a single needle stitch at each finger opening, and pliable fabric to fit most hands comprised of 82% nylon and 18% spandex. The fabric can be colored including Hot Pink, Teal, Amethyst, Black, Canary Yellow, and Orange.

Other systems, devices, methods, features and advantages of the subject matter described herein will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional devices, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the subject matter described herein, and be protected by the accompanying claims. In no way should the features of the example embodiments be construed as limiting the appended claims, absent express recitation of those features in the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING(S)

The details of the subject matter set forth herein, both as to its structure and operation, may be apparent by study of the accompanying figures, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the subject matter. Moreover, all illustrations are intended to convey concepts, where relative sizes, shapes and other detailed attributes may be illustrated schematically rather than literally or precisely.

Illustrated in the accompanying drawing(s) is at least one of the best mode embodiments of the present invention in such drawing(s):

FIG. 1 is an example embodiment of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection.

FIG. 2 is an example embodiment of stitching and seam lines of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection.

FIG. 3 is an example embodiment of size and measurements of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection.

FIG. 4 is an example embodiment of color variations of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection.

FIG. 5 is an example embodiment of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present subject matter is described in detail, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments described, as such may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present disclosure will be limited only by the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is an example embodiment of a glove 100 for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection. In an example embodiment a glove 100 can protect a user's hand during a gel manicure process or other nail treatment process which includes using UV light to cure gel polish or other polishes. The glove includes a body 101 that provides UV ray protection for the hand and finger covers 110 that provides UV ray protection for the fingers of a user while exposing a minimal portion of the fingers 105 and thumb 103 around the user's nails to UV rays incident on the hand. Holes 112 provide locations where the tips of the fingers including the nails can exit the glove 100 and the glove includes a wrist extension which extends to or over a wrist and terminates in a wrist opening 108. Glove 100 can be fabricated from an 82% nylon and 18% spandex (also known as lycra or elastene). Other ratios and additional fabrics can be used in other embodiments. In various embodiments the glove 100 can be safely washed in a standard washing machine without damage to the glove 100. Additionally, some acrylic or “fake” nails require the user of a clear gel that uses UV light to cure. The gloves described herein can also be used during this process.

FIG. 2 is an example embodiment of stitching and seam lines of a glove 100 for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection. In particular, it shows seam 206 for the Gel Manicure UV Protectant Glove is shown. Seams 206 can be provided on opposing left and right sides of each of an index, middle, and ring fingers. A seam on the inner side of little finger is also provided as well as an outer seam extending along the length of little finger down the hand and terminating at wrist opening 108. The wrist and outer seams can be an interlocking stitch 208 for durability, flexibility, and ease of use when taking the glove 100 on and off. A single needle stitch 204 can be employed for each finger and thumb opening on the glove. The single needle stitch hem 205 at each finger and thumb opening on the glove can provide additional reinforcement for areas where fingertips and thumbs enter and exit the glove 100 and thus, longevity for the glove 100. In addition, double needle stitch 210 can be employed at the wrist opening 108 of the glove 100. In some embodiments a “V” cut can be provided on the outside of the wrist opening 108, opposite a side with the thumb, in order to aid a user in easily putting the glove 100 on and taking it off. Seams 206 can be made of polyester thread which has a certain amount of elasticity and is smooth for user comfort.

FIG. 3 is an example embodiment of size and measurements of a glove 100 for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection. In an example embodiment a glove 100 can have standard sized dimensions for a woman's hand, with appropriate finger measurements. Default dimensions for a standard sized glove 100 are shown. A thumb length 302 of glove 100 can be 25 mm while a thumb hole diameter 304 can be 28 mm. An index finger length 306 of glove 100 can be 50 mm while an index finger hole diameter 308 can be 28 mm. A middle finger length 310 of glove 100 can be 55 mm while a middle finger hole diameter 304 can be 28 mm. A ring finger length 316 of glove 100 can be 25 mm while a ring finger hole diameter 314 can be 28 mm. A little finger length 320 of glove 100 can be 30 mm while a little finger hole diameter 318 can be 27 mm. A wrist length 322 of glove 100 can be 40 mm while a wrist hole diameter 324 can be 70 to 80 mm. A wrist stitching can be an interlock stitch. Additional embodiments are contemplated with a range of other glove sizes such as small, medium, large and other sizes. Lengths and diameters can be different sizes in different embodiments. In general, the proportions of the exposed portion of the fingers beyond the hole openings of the glove 100 to the covered portions of the fingers are maintained across the various sizes in the various embodiments. The glove 100 is not limited to the scale shown herein.

FIG. 4 is an example embodiment of color variations of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection. For example, gloves can be Hot Pink, Teal, Amethyst, Black, Canary Yellow, Orange and others. Gloves in others sets of colors are also contemplated. Each color of glove can provide protection from different wavelengths of UV light.

FIG. 5 is an example embodiment of a glove for providing Ultraviolet (UV) protection. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the glove with an area set aside for displaying an advertisement 501 and a logo 503. Advertisement 501 and logo 503 can be a screen print such as plastisol. Logo 503 can have dimensions of 0.75 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide.

In some embodiments gloves comprise an inner liner configured for individually covering a plurality of fingers while exposing the fingertips; and an outer shell including an aperture formed at each of a plurality of individual fingertip locations on the outer shell, the apertures operative to allow fingertips to protrude from the outer shell and, wherein the inner liner, the outer liner or both comprises at least a portion of ultra-violet protective material. In other embodiments, they can be a single layer of material.

As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The publications discussed herein are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing herein is to be construed as an admission that the present disclosure is not entitled to antedate such publication by virtue of prior disclosure. Further, the dates of publication provided may be different from the actual publication dates which may need to be independently confirmed.

It should be noted that all features, elements, components, functions, and steps described with respect to any embodiment provided herein are intended to be freely combinable and substitutable with those from any other embodiment. If a certain feature, element, component, function, or step is described with respect to only one embodiment, then it should be understood that that feature, element, component, function, or step can be used with every other embodiment described herein unless explicitly stated otherwise. This paragraph therefore serves as antecedent basis and written support for the introduction of claims, at any time, that combine features, elements, components, functions, and steps from different embodiments, or that substitute features, elements, components, functions, and steps from one embodiment with those of another, even if the following description does not explicitly state, in a particular instance, that such combinations or substitutions are possible. It is explicitly acknowledged that express recitation of every possible combination and substitution is overly burdensome, especially given that the permissibility of each and every such combination and substitution will be readily recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In many instances entities are described herein as being coupled to other entities. It should be understood that the terms “coupled” and “connected” (or any of their forms) are used interchangeably herein and, in both cases, are generic to the direct coupling of two entities (without any non-negligible (e.g., parasitic) intervening entities) and the indirect coupling of two entities (with one or more non-negligible intervening entities). Where entities are shown as being directly coupled together, or described as coupled together without description of any intervening entity, it should be understood that those entities can be indirectly coupled together as well unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

While the embodiments are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific examples thereof have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that these embodiments are not to be limited to the particular form disclosed, but to the contrary, these embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, any features, functions, steps, or elements of the embodiments may be recited in or added to the claims, as well as negative limitations that define the inventive scope of the claims by features, functions, steps, or elements that are not within that scope.

Claims

1-7. (canceled)

8. A method of curing gel manicure, comprising:

providing a glove having end holes at a thumb lumen, an index finger lumen, a middle finger lumen, a ring finger lumen and a little finger lumen, wherein the glove is made of an inner layer and an outer shell both made of ultraviolet (UV) light protection material;

receiving a user's hand in the glove such that tips, including fingernails, of the thumb, index, middle, ring and little fingers of the user protrude from the corresponding thumb, index, middle, ring and little finger lumens;

applying a gel polish coat on the fingernail of each of the thumb, index, middle, ring and little fingers of the user;

exposing the user's hand, including the fingernails of the thumb, index, middle, ring and little fingers of the user, under UV light for curing the gel polish.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the ultraviolet light protection material is made of 82% nylon and 18% spandex.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein the ultraviolet light protection material is made of one of hot pink, teal, canary yellow or orange color.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein each color provides specific ultraviolet light wavelength protection.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein the gel polish is clear.

13. The method of claim 8, wherein the end holes are single needle stitch reinforced.

14. The method of claim 8, wherein a wrist opening of the glove is stitched with at least one interlocking stitch.

15. The method of claim 8, wherein an outside surface of the outer shell includes a first area for advertisement.

16. The method of claim 8, wherein an outside surface of the outer shell includes a second area for logo.