Mittens Patents (Class 2/158)
  • Patent number: 7624454
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-packing instrument in a mitten shape or a glove shape for caring for skin of the back of the hand. The hand-packing instrument has a mitten shape or a glove shape comprising two sheets overlapped and seamed at their edges, in which the two sheets make a mitten shape having an opening through which a hand can be inserted, a first insertion part for enclosing a thumb and a second insertion part for enclosing the four fingers other than the thumb, and an absorbent attached to the inner surface of one of the sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: iNtRON Biotechnology Inc.
    Inventor: Seongjun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20090271910
    Abstract: An elastomeric glove molded in to a mitten type glove with a thumb section molded to fit all sizes. The glove may be constructed of any natural or synthetic rubber latex or blend or combination thereof and has a thickens between about 0.004 to 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Clotilde Miranda
  • Publication number: 20090260638
    Abstract: A thumbless mitt 10 for receiving a hand 2 has a cloth outer shell cover 12, a cloth inner liner 14 and a non-pliable palm center 20 interposed between the inner liner 14 and the outer shell cover 12 on a palm facing portion 18 of the mitt 10. The cloth inner liner 14 defines an inner chamber 19 into which the entire hand 2 is inserted. The non-pliable palm center 20 extends from the palm location to adjacent and along the fingers location, preferably centered on the palm side 18 of the mitt 10 and having a width sufficient to block at least two middle fingers from bending in a grasping position beyond the palm center 20. Two pairs of straps 30 and 40 are strategically located to prevent removal and or rotation of the hand 2inside the mitt 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald F. Duplessie
  • Patent number: 7578714
    Abstract: A hand covering for controlling the stroking power of hand is provided. The hand covering includes a tubular shaped body-cover for bringing the hand in a covered state. The hand covering includes one or more insert members disposed within the body-cover of the hand covering. The insert members extend the body-cover beyond the fingers. Further, one or more slits are provided on the body-cover for bringing the hand in an exposed state from the covered state. The exposed state allows the hand covering to be rolled back onto the wrist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Arthur E. MacKay
  • Publication number: 20090199319
    Abstract: Handwear and a method of making are provided in which a glove system includes a glove and a liner, the liner including an insulated dorsal panel, an insulated palmar panel, and a seam coupling the dorsal panel to the palmar panel, the seam having an uninsulated seam segment that facilitates flexion while maintaining the insulative properties of the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Nathan J.T. Jenkin
  • Publication number: 20090193562
    Abstract: The invention is an article of manufacture comprising a glove or mitten having a thumb region and a forefinger region and a character disposed across the middle finger and thumb regions. The character is placed such that the top of the character's face and mouth is across the middle finger region, and the bottom of the mouth is across the thumb region. The mouth is therefore open when the thumb region and middle finger region are not touching each other, and is closed when the thumb region and middle finger region are touching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Deborah Magglo
  • Publication number: 20090188018
    Abstract: A disposable hygienic mitt that is selectively detachable from other mitts, preferably held in a dispensable roll or stack. The mitt has a rectangular body formed of at least an outer absorbent layer and an inner substantially liquid-repellant layer, and has a thumb portion thereof that is integral with the body and selectively individually articulable therefrom with a thumb passage therein. The inner layer forming a substantially liquid-tight interior of the mitt such that a hand selectively fits within the interior and the thumb of the hand fits within the thumb passage. The thumb portion preferably articulates from the body from the thumb being inserted into the thumb passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Andrea Elizabeth Bates, Lance Donald Reich, E. Michelle Tyde
  • Publication number: 20090172860
    Abstract: A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. The pockets may terminate in conventional pocket shape, mitten shape, or glove shape, which latter two embodiments permit gripping of thumb lobes, major lobes, and/or finger lobes between the passenger thumbs and fingers, thus increasing passenger security. In another embodiment, non-slip material may be attached inside the pockets for increased passenger security. A method of use is disclosed wherein a passenger seated behind a driver inserts hands and arms into the pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Jodi Tomlinson, Kevin P. Cutlip
  • Publication number: 20090163952
    Abstract: The combination pacifier and hand cover provides a mitten or similar garment having an attached pacifier, allowing an infant to wear the hand cover and suck on the nipple portion of the attached pacifier. The hand cover may be a sock, a mitten, a glove or any other suitable garment for covering the hand or foot of an infant. The hand cover includes opposed open and closed ends, with the hand cover defining an open interior region therein, which is dimensioned and configured to receive the hand of the infant. The closed end has an aperture formed therethrough. The pacifier includes a nipple portion and a grasping portion. The grasping portion is positioned within the open interior region of the hand cover, adjacent the closed end thereof, and the nipple portion projects through the aperture and extends outwardly from the hand cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Michael D. Kash
  • Publication number: 20090151104
    Abstract: The present invention is a wash glove consisting of an elongated cylindrical tube of elastic terry cloth material, with opposite first and second openings formed on the tube. A thumb aperture is formed on the tube between the first and second openings, said thumb aperture dimensioned to permit the user's thumb to pass there through when the glove is worn. The tube has a diameter which is dimensioned to permit the wearer's hand to be inserted into the tube from the first opening and through the second opening. The terry cloth material is sufficiently elastic and the diameter of the tube is sufficiently narrow that the tube resiliently clings and conforms to the user's hand when the hand is inserted into the tube. The length of the tube between the first and second openings is selected such that when the glove is worn on the user's hand, the second opening of the tube is positioned adjacent the user's fingers and the first opening of the tube is positioned adjacent the user's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Backstein
  • Patent number: 7530876
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a body shaped as a large open-faced hand made from deformably resilient material. The body has a water-impermeable outer surface and a solid core monolithically formed therewith. The solid core has a cavity that has flanges for receiving a user's metacarpals therein. A rectilinear stabilizing bar traverses longitudinally across the body, is statically seated within the solid core, is intercalated between the outer layers, and has a threaded aperture formed at a midpoint thereof. A mechanism is included for covering an arm of the user such that the user's arm is protected from undesirable air-traveling particulates during clapping conditions. The arm is invisible from an exterior of the arm covering mechanism. The arm covering mechanism is formed from flexible and water-impermeable material for prohibiting the user's arm from becoming soaked during inclement weather conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Greg E. Wimberly
  • Publication number: 20090113591
    Abstract: A limb protector for protecting a limb of a wearer from contact with water or other contaminant has a tubular member made from ultrathin plastic film. The ultrathin film enables the material around the opening to form a watertight seal around the limb without forming a venous tourniquet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Henry Deutsch, Timothy R. Hartigan, Matthew L. Jiminez
  • Patent number: 7526814
    Abstract: A pot holder/mitt is characterized by formation from a single layer of Z-folded fabric which is formed from hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials which extend from opposite surfaces of the fabric. The front surface of the holder/mitt is formed of hydrophobic material and is adapted to receive a decorative pattern which is printed thereon. The rear surface of the holder mitt is formed of hydrophilic material. The inner surfaces of the pocket are also formed of hydrophilic material for comfort and heat protection for the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Scott H. Silver
  • Publication number: 20090100562
    Abstract: A rubber heatproof mitten is essentially a bag. The bag is shaped as cone-like and has an open end, a closed end, an outer surface, an inner surface, two heatproof braces, a wave section, multiple top ribs and at least one outer rib. The closed end is formed on a narrow side of the cone-like bag and has a finger section and a thumb section. The finger section and the thumb section both have a palm side surface. The two heatproof braces are respectively formed on the palm side surfaces. Each heatproof brace has an enhancement layer, multiple connecting ribs and multiple nubs. The wave section is integrally formed between the closed end and the open end of the bag. The top ribs are separately formed longitudinally on the inner surface of the bag. The outer rib is formed on the outer surface of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Hsiao-Hua LIANG
  • Publication number: 20090100561
    Abstract: Arm protective knitted articles of clothing that are constructed with a component of a protective ruched barrier that prevents wind from entering the gap that forms in the sleeve opening at the bottom of a coat or jacket sleeve. The protective knitted articles of clothing are constructed of a palm or hand cover at the bottom end, an elongated sleeve that is ruched and tacked at the middle of the garment and a rib at the top end. The construction of the finished article of clothing is a one-piece knitting operation consisting of palm/hand covering, elongated sleeve and ribbed top end. The ruching and tacking of the elongated sleeve are additional sewing operations. The protective ruched barrier located above the palm/handing covering and below the ribbed top end fills the space between the hand covering and the coat or jacket sleeve opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: MARION DIANNE HOLMES
  • Publication number: 20090094722
    Abstract: An apparatus including an inner face, an outer face coupled to the inner face, an opening for receiving a hand of a wearer, and means for separating the pocket created by the coupling of the inner and outer face such that the apparatus fits securely around the wearer hand. A thumb covering is connected to the apparatus in order to allow the wearer to fully use an opposable thumb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: David A. Alden
  • Publication number: 20090077711
    Abstract: A glove is provided that can warm the fingertips well, and can simply store a pocket warmer in a front end portion of the glove that corresponds to the fingertips. The glove (1) includes a storage portion (2) capable of storing a pocket warmer inside, wherein the storage portion (2) is provided in a front end portion of a glove body (11), which becomes a fingertip portion when a hand has been inserted in the glove body (11), and the storage portion (2) can be opened/closed via the front end of the glove body (11) by an opening/closing means provided in the front end of the glove body (11). The opening/closing means is a fastener (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Sung-Kwang Kim
  • Publication number: 20090077704
    Abstract: This invention relates to kitchen gloves for commercial, industrial and/or home use, and related uses requiring waterproof gloves or mitts with high, and low, temperature resistance; this invention also relates to mitts or puppets that have a high wear and high heat resistant material, yet can still grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: David Duncan, Robin Duncan, Richard W. Pewitt
  • Publication number: 20090070916
    Abstract: A personal protective garment, preferably a glove, for protecting at least a portion of the body of a wearer is disclosed. The garment comprises a liner, an overlayer and at least one covering layer. The liner comprises a flexible material and is adapted to be worn on at least a portion of the body of the wearer. The overlayer comprises a milled polymer and is adapted to cover at least a portion of the liner and is secured to the liner. The covering layer comprises a polymer and is adhering to and covering at least a portion of the overlayer. The milled polymer is preferably milled rubber. Also disclosed is a method of making a personal protective garment, preferably a glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Mikhail Kassam
  • Publication number: 20090064392
    Abstract: A disposable mitt used for wiping and cleaning babies that inverts to be used as a waste disposal device. The mitt is made up of two different layers, one of a pre-moistened flexible outer layer used to clean up refuse and other waste from a skin's surface, and the other a protective flexible inner layer, usually made of durable plastic that functions to protect the hand from contact with the skin surface. The mitt is used to wipe the skin of the affected area and then hold the refuse materials and any other products used while the user performed the cleaning function (i.e. the diaper, extra wipes, etc.). All refuse materials are disposed of in the mitt apparatus. After wiping the skin surface, the product is inverted so that the inner layers now become the outer layers in order to form a disposable bag. Finally, the use of a pleated edge drawstring ensures that the bag is completely closed and a single continuous loop pull sting ensures that the string does not come detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: SAPS, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony S. Rachuba, IV, Scott R. Engle, Stephanie A. Rachuba, Paula M. Engle
  • Publication number: 20090038098
    Abstract: In this ambidextrous mitt, one of the two walls (F) has over its entire outer surface means (9) for fastening a removable layer or pad (N) to provide treatment and is designed to ensure thermal and mechanical protection of the part of the hand coming in contact with said wall, the wall (F) being connected to the other wall (S) by seams (2, 5) delimiting pockets (3 and 4d) for receiving the hand and the thumb. According to the invention, the wall (F) is composed of layers (7, 8, 9, and 10) giving it the shape of a semi-flexible wafer, while the other wall (S) is made of an elastic textile (11) shaped with an inflating agent to form pockets (3, 4a*, and 4d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Frederic Chareyron
  • Publication number: 20090019617
    Abstract: This invention, gripping mitt with flap for water sports, incorporates a water proof mitt that fits over the hand of a user that has difficulty gripping sports related devices such as canoe and/or kayak paddle handles. The mitt is made of a waterproof material such as neoprene. The mitt has a flap that has a Hook and loop material such as velcro incorporated into the flap. The palm side of the mitt has an opposite “hook and loop” material that holds the flap in a fastened position. When the gripping mitt with flap is in use, the flap of the mitt surrounds a paddle handle and holds the paddle so that the user can make paddle strokes. The hook and loop material on the palm of the mitt and the hook and loop material on the flap provide the gripping force that keeps the hand attached to the paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Cindy Dillenschneider
  • Publication number: 20080313788
    Abstract: A glove includes a glove body having a palm portion and one or more finger portions, a grooming unit, and an adhering layer provided at the glove body to adhere the grooming unit thereto. The grooming unit includes a palm grooming member affixed to the palm portion, a finger grooming member affixed to each of the finger portions, and a plurality of combing teeth spacedly protruded from the palm grooming member and the finger grooming member. A plurality of first and second flexible bands are provided at the palm grooming member and the finger grooming member for enhancing the hand and finger movements of the user when the user wears the glove body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Xipei Yan
  • Publication number: 20080313787
    Abstract: A gripping mitt system for water sports is provided that incorporates a water proof mitt that fits over the hand of a user that has difficulty gripping sports related devices such as canoe and/or kayak paddle handles. The mitt is made of a waterproof material such as neoprene and has a Hook and loop material such as velcro incorporated into the palm side of the mitt. The handle of a paddle has an opposite “hook and loop” material surrounding the handle. When the paddle is in use, the hook and loop material on the palm of the mitt and the hook and loop material on the handle provide the gripping force that keeps the hand attached to the paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Cindy Dillenschneider
  • Publication number: 20080282439
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for a person's hand. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a glove having a front and a back side, and wherein the glove has finger compartments. The apparatus includes a cover attached to the back side of the glove and the finger compartments so that a palm pocket and finger pockets are formed. A palm pad is inserted between the glove's back side and the cover, and wherein the palm pad is configured to be adjacent the palm pocket. The apparatus further comprises finger pads inserted between the glove's back side and the cover. The finger pads are configured to be inserted into the finger pockets. The apparatus further comprises a throat member for binding together the glove and the cover. The palm pad has a first density layer joined to a second density layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph P. Sarkies
  • Publication number: 20080244800
    Abstract: The invention is a protective hand glove made of an elastomeric composition, which comprises a mitten (10) having an orifice (15) in the bottom (20) adapted for the engagement of a thumb. This mitten (10) is made from a styrenic block copolymer and oil. The styrenic block copolymer and oil have a Shore 00 hardness of greater than or equal to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Jerry Zucker, Michael T. Shelton, Paul F. Harris
  • Publication number: 20080244806
    Abstract: A mitten is disclosed. The mitten is shaped such that the lateral sides at the bottom of the mitten where the hand is inserted are substantially parallel. Further, the bottom of the thumb side of the mitten extends directly up to meet the end of the thumb receiving part of the mitten. This creates an internal catch which makes it very simple to “find” the appropriate finger and thumb orientations in the mitten. Then, a cinch arrangement is used to draw in the oversized bottom portion at the wrist to secure it to the user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: George Willoughby Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080235842
    Abstract: A training mitten and/or glove and methods of use thereof for training how to field is provided. The training mitten and training glove each separately comprise a thumb portion, finger portions and a hand portion bearing a design of an alligator's head, eyes, mouth and teeth. The training glove and training mitten may be modified to include two and three dimensional structure to accentuate characteristics of the head of an alligator. Artwork designs of features of an alligator are included with the training mitten and glove. An educational training and/or safety method for teaching how to field a ball is also provided and comprises the step of holding a training glove or a first training mitten in near proximity to a second training mitten in an open position and securing a ball by holding the training glove or a first training mitten in near proximity to a second training mitten in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Ajay Patel, Eric Mauz
  • Publication number: 20080222772
    Abstract: E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie is an environmentally friendly plastic cover or covers for use over a hand, foot, and/or ankle. The preferred embodiment of E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie is comprised of at least some of the following: a finger cover and a thumb cover and/or a foot cover and an ankle cover. To use the preferred embodiment of E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie, a user would insert his hands into the finger and thumb covers and his feet into the foot cover and his ankles into the ankle covers. After the user's hands, feet and ankles are covered, he can put on a wetsuit and diving equipment in the traditional manner. After use, E-Z On Dive Suit, Glove and Bootie could be removed and discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence Murray
  • Publication number: 20080222773
    Abstract: A hand covering configured to enclose a human hand, fingers and thumb, having a dorsal side and a palm side. The hand covering includes a wrist portion and a hand portion. The hand portion includes at least one digit receptacle and a thumb receptacle. An opening is formed in the dorsal side of the hand covering, and extends from a location rearward of the thumb receptacle, across the dorsal side, to a side of the hand covering opposite the thumb receptacle. The opening is configured to allow the digit receptacle and the thumb receptacle to be removed from the digits and thumb of the wearer, while the wrist portion remains attached to the wearer and covers a dorsal side of the wearer's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Eric Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20080189826
    Abstract: An electrically-heated golf mitten formed of a three-layer fabric body that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together, and including a cut-and-sewn nylon shell, cut-and-sewn closed cell foam insulator, and cut-and-sewn fleece liner. A battery pack is mounted on the wrist, and a Velcro™-attachable elastic cuff-strap is stretched around the wrist and battery pack for securement and sealing. The battery pack is connected to heating elements attached inwardly of the closed-cell foam insulator. In use, the battery pack and heating elements are designed for relatively high heat, and the three-layer fabric body with sealing cuff-strap is designed for high heat retention. The heated mitten is also very easy to put on and take off. Thus, a golfer dons the mitten for 5 minute intervals between strokes for flash warming of the hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: George Dilli
  • Publication number: 20080172767
    Abstract: A disposable cleaning mitten for wearing over the hand when performing hygienic care. The mitten can be used to cleanse, bathe and refresh the skin of a disabled individual, baby, elderly person or oneself, and includes a finger portion to house the fingers and a separate thumb portion for the thumb. Both the exterior and the interior surfaces are intended for use as a cleaning surface. Tear lines or perforations allow the mitten to be converted into a single, elongated sheet, or two separate sheets, so that all sides of the sheet or sheets can be used for cleaning. The mitten can be sized so that the user can wear a latex or surgical glove beneath the mitten so that dirt or other soiled materials do not touch the skin of the hand. The mitten has a grasping means at its open end for grasping to pull the body onto the hand and to tear the body along the tear lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Stephanie J. Friedstrom
  • Patent number: 7383590
    Abstract: A hand grip and arm protection device composed of a water-resistant and stain-proof material, having temperature control characteristics and having a pair of sheets, with each sheet having a textured, recessed imprint on one surface providing a non-slip contact surface, while the opposite surface of the sheet, composed of a close fabricated fabric, is affixed to the sheet of textured, non-slip contact surface material. The fabric sheet of nylon/polyester composition is affixed to the non-slip contact surface sheet composed of a chloride rubber composition. The two-piece pair of sheets are sewn together by means of a zigzag lock stitch employing nylon thread. Both exterior surfaces include a cross-cut textured recessed imprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: David Duncan
  • Publication number: 20080127394
    Abstract: A garment having a cushion material, such as neoprene applied to be inserted into a pocket of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Tammany Paige Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20080104736
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of substantial sterilization of human hands is disclosed. Hand coverings such as gloves or mitts containing an antiseptic agent may be worn for a period of time necessary to kill or disable a desired percentage of microorganisms present on hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Legaard
  • Patent number: 7346955
    Abstract: A device that can be used, for example, for application or use with hair care products. The device includes two sheets connected to one another by a connecting region which defines a cavity on a first side of the connecting region, such that a user's hand can be inserted into the cavity. A flexible strip preferably cut into fringes and flaps, is provided on a second side of the connecting region. A method for manufacturing a device of this kind is also provided in which two webs of strip material are unrolled simultaneously, connected, and then cut. Parts of the webs, including both the connecting region and the cut fringes and flaps, are then separated. The device can optionally be impregnated with a product, for example, a hair care product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20080022435
    Abstract: A pot holder/mitt is characterized by formation from a single layer of Z-folded fabric which is formed from hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials which extend from opposite surfaces of the fabric. The front surface of the holder/mitt is formed of hydrophobic material and is adapted to receive a decorative pattern which is printed thereon. The rear surface of the holder mitt is formed of hydrophilic material. The inner surfaces of the pocket are also formed of hydrophilic material for comfort and heat protection for the hand of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Scott H. Silver
  • Publication number: 20080000007
    Abstract: A cleaning mitt with an opening for insertion of the user's hand, a section for the palm and fingers of the user, and at least two thumbholes which allow the mitt to be rotated on the user's hand to expose different surface areas without removing the mitt. The cleaning mitt constructed from a unitary tubular piece of terry cloth or acrylic/polyester blend material. The material has a smooth surface and an opposing fabric looped surface. When formed, the cleaning mitt of the present invention has the smooth surface on the interior and the fabric looped surface on the exterior to facilitate the collection of dust and dirt. The cleaning mitt is reversible so it may be used with either side turned out and on either hand. All of surface area of the mitt may be utilized by the user to collect dust and dirt by rotating the cleaning mitt sequentially and placing a thumb into another one of the thumb holes. This process is repeated until all of surface area has been used for cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Felicia Gionet
  • Patent number: 7290291
    Abstract: An improved mitt for cold weather use is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear. The mitt is convertible between a fully closed position for covering the hand and fingers and open positions for exposure of the thumb and/or finger(s) or the entire hand. An internal pocket within the mitt permits continuous or intermittent warming of all or some of the fingers when the mitt is in either a generally open position or closed position. Insertion and removal of fingers and thumb relative the internal pocket is easily accomplished without use of the other hand. A thumb hole and/or finger hole for thumb/finger exposure is formed with an overlapping two-layer seal of stretchable material to prevent heat loss while ensuring easy thumb/finger insertion and removal. In one embodiment, stretchable fillets connect the terminal ends of the palm side and back side of the mitt to provide a snug fit about the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas D. Anderson, Seth I. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20070204419
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an eraser for chalkboards, blackboards, markerboards, or whiteboards and the like. The eraser is worn on the hand of a person and at least the palm of the glove/mitten has an eraser surface for erasing. The glove/mitten is especially suitable for use in a classroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Duane Lewis, Aysia R. Lewis, Diane Lewis
  • Patent number: 7240391
    Abstract: A wipe, comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible sheet, having a first end and a second end having a cuff; and at least one side port, the side port being formed in a wall of the shell at a distance from the sealed first end, the hollow shell being adapted for at least one of cleaning, wiping, polishing, applying a liquid to a surface, and treating a surface, the cuff being adapted to retain the hollow shell about the wrist of a human wearer, and the at least one side port being adapted for insertion of a human thumb therethrough when the hollow absorbent fabric shell is placed over a human hand. The hollow shell is preferably an absorbent fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventors: James C. Boze, Manfred K. Lenz
  • Patent number: 7191472
    Abstract: A cold proof glove characterized in that a receiving bag portion is provided in a hand back portion of a glove member, a mitten type cover member for covering substantially all of the glove member from its finger tip to its bottom portion is arranged and received in a such manner that the mitten-type cover member may be pulled out from the receiving bag portion as desired. The cover member is provided integrally with at least the glove member or the receiving bag portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Kurebu
    Inventor: Etsuo Kishino
  • Patent number: 6996847
    Abstract: A versatile upper body multi-mode garment is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear with respect to hand coverings and head covering. A coat, jacket, shirt or vest has an integral hood which covers the wearer's head. Within the hood is an integral face shield which may be swung behind the wearer's head or neck when not covering the face, enabling protection of various portions of the face. The hood may be tightened to expose a variable extent of the head or face. Versatile multi-mode mitten portions attached to the garment or mittens provided separately enhance a variety of modes of wear which are achieved without removing the mittens or any portion thereof. The wearing modes include full exposure of a hand, exposure of the thumb and the four fingers, exposure of the four finger tips, full hand coverage, and full hand coverage by an integral glove. The hand coverings may be provided as separate mittens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas D. Anderson, Seth I. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6984165
    Abstract: A disposable polish applying and buffing mitt comprising a multilayered mitt with a polish impervious layer removably attached to a material pervious to polish such that the material pervious to polish would stain the hand of the user if used to apply the polish but is suitable for buffing the object to which the polish has been applied. A disposable polish applying and buffing kit comprising a multilayered mitt with a first layer of polish impervious material removably secured to a second layer of polish impervious material forming a compartment therebetween which can hold a polish. The first layer of polish impervious material is removed from the second layer of polish impervious material to expose the polish for application. After the polish is applied to the object, the second layer of polish impervious material is removed to expose the buffing mitt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Kurt W. Fisher
  • Patent number: 6968808
    Abstract: A pet-washing glove including a flexible first side having a first scrubbing texture and a flexible second side having a second scrubbing texture, the sides associated in a manner providing a sheath for a hand and generally defining a first palm portion on the first side, a second palm portion on the second side, a thumb portion, and at least one finger portion. The glove also includes a palmar receptacle that receives and retains a washing material, and releases a solution of the washing material. The glove may conform to both hands of a wearer, accommodating use on one hand with the first scrubbing texture proximate to the palm side of the wearer's hand and use on the other hand with the second scrubbing texture proximate to the palm side of wearer's other hand. A scrubbing texture may be provided by a nap or by a plurality of loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Rory Claire
  • Patent number: 6886185
    Abstract: A protective glove is set forth. It is constructed to protect snag prone garments and especially hosiery. It is intended to be worn by a person donning or doffing such garments to protect those garments from rough skin, fingernails and jewelry on the hand or wrist that may be worn on either hand. It may also be worn by persons working with the delicate materials in industry. The glove is generally of a mitten configuration constructed from one or two pieces of a slick finish fabric or synthetic material and joined on the edges with a coating on the exterior side of the pieces except on the finger and thumb tip area which gives greater grip control without snagging the garments. The coating provides a non-snagging gripping area to allow the user to control the garment especially while donning while having the slick fingertip and thumb tip to allow a smoothing action to prevent folds and wrinkles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Estella Wren
  • Patent number: 6810530
    Abstract: A glove with one or more of the thumb and/or finger sleeves open at their distal ends, which includes an integral removable finger and thumb covering system or a removable mitten and thumb covering system that consists of select removable finger and thumb coverings or mitten and thumb coverings respectively, which are connected to an elastic wrist encircling collar with elastic ribbons. The select removable finger and thumb coverings or mitten and thumb coverings are tucked under the wrist-encircling collar when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Bryant Sales Company, LLC
    Inventor: Frank D. Bryant, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20040123411
    Abstract: A glove exclusive for car washing mainly includes a main glove body made of waterproof fabric; a through hole opened on one single side at one end thereof is provided for inserting a hand; the front and back sides of the glove main body are respectively disposed with a hook and loop fastening band to individually attach an adhesive casing, such as a car washing casing, a water-absorbing fabric casing, a waxing casing, a waxing cotton casing, a cleansing casing for the car interior, a glass grinding casing and a scratching casing for the car body. This exclusive glove is for cleansing or cosmeticizing the car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Yi-Chang Chan
  • Publication number: 20040098786
    Abstract: Handcovering, i.e. glove (72) or mitten, comprising an outer shell (50) and an inner glove insert (52) adhered to the shell (50). The glove insert (52) comprises a lining fabric laminated to a functional layer (42) that is water vapor permeable and waterproof. The inner glove insert (52) is substantially free of folds or bunching of the insert (52) inside the glove (72).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Martin Hottner, Ulrich Spindler
  • Patent number: 6718556
    Abstract: An improved article of hand-wear comprising a mitten or a glove having an additional finger or digital section of insulating material, corresponding to the finger section of the article of hand-wear. The article comprises: (a) an inner lining that is preferably moisture absorbent, into which the hand is inserted; (b) an insulating lining made of micro-fibers covering the inner lining; (c) a second insulating micro-fiber ““pouch”” or ““cap”” (hereinafter also ““macrocap””) over the integral fingers or digital section into which the first micro-fiber lining and inner lining is inserted; and (d) an outer cover covering all of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Richard J. Zuckerwar, Eric D. Friedman