Abstract: A glove or mitten for use with a cell phone. A glove or mitten has an inner and an outer surface and is adapted to contain a wearer's hand. An opening along a surface of the thumb portion of the glove or mitten is adapted to provide access of the wearer's thumb from the inner surface through the outer surface of the glove without removing the glove. A means is provided for reversably opening and closing the opening to provide either easy access or a seal of the opening. The closure can be a zipper or hook and pile fastener and additional flaps can be added to minimize heat loss through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exercise glove to be worn during weight lifting or exercise comprising a hand section extending between the wrist and the base of the fingers when worn on the user's hand. The hand section has a palm section for covering the user's palm. The hand section also extends around the hand and has a thumb hole through which the thumb extends and a single finger opening through which the remaining four (4) fingers extend freely without restriction as to movement. The palm section has a gripping section extending from the palm section. The gripping section forms a flap for covering and protecting the palm side of the user's four (4) fingers during exercise that uses the fingers for gripping.

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.

Abstract: An oven glove is provided with a gripping element affixed to a thumb piece of the glove so as to enable a wearer or user to handle or grasp hot dishes, pots, pans or like items. The gripping element extends outwardly from the thumb piece so as to permit the gripping element to be positioned a sufficient amount over an edge of a hot item so as to enable the user to move the item. Heat retardant pads are also provided on the glove.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.

Abstract: A utensil for handling sensitive material is disclosed. The utensil includes a pair of pockets for receiving a user's hand and being formed of a flexible material, wherein each of the pockets has an open end, a closed end and two sides. One side of each pocket is flat and arranged in opposition to the other, thereby forming opposing sides. A hinge joins together the pair of pockets at the opposing sides and at the open ends thereof. The hinge biases the pockets in a closed position such that the pair of pockets are separable by the user for gripping the sensitive material with the opposing sides at the closed ends of the pockets.

Abstract: A mitten that includes a body that has a form and a texture of that of an animal (e.g. bear) paw. The body covers a hand and has a combined thumb/finger-covering portion and a slot. The body is configured so as to allow the thumb and the fingers of the hand to exit from the combined thumb/finger-covering portion thereof and still remain completely in the body while the body is still donned normally on the hand. The slot in the body allows the thumb and the fingers of the hand to exit therefrom while the body is still donned on the hand, once the thumb and the fingers of the hand have exited from the combined thumb/finger-covering portion of the body, so as to expose the thumb and the fingers of the hand and allow unrestricted use of the thumb and the fingers of the hand while the body is still donned on the hand without having to undonne the body from the hand.

Abstract: A forearm support device (10) for use in lifting an object (100) having a handle (102). The support device includes a U-shaped frame (12) with first, second and third supports (14, 16 and 18). The frame extends the length of the user's forearm (150) from the wrist (152) of the user to adjacent the elbow of the user. The device can be used in combination with an insulated oven mitt (20) to allow for use with hot objects. The support device enables a user to lift objects with a handle and transfers the lifting force from the user's hand and wrist to the forearm of the user.

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.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sanitary handwear being a hygienic mitten to be worn about the hand of the user for protection of the hand of the user to be used to clean, wipe babies, self, or older people with bowel control problems. The present invention has a single compartment to house all of the fingers of the hand and a separate compartment for the thumb and has a defined wrist area. The mitten of the present invention is made of two layers. The first, inner layer is waterproof and impermeable, and, the second, outer layer is a moist, extra absorbent cloth-like disposable material containing moisturizers. The mitten is comprised of disposable material so that it may be easily and economically disposed of after use. The mitten also has an internal pull tab to aid in removal of the glove from the hand of the user.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove system for treating an injured hand and wrist of a user. The therapeutic glove system includes a glove for positioning on a hand of a user. At least one pocket is mounted on the glove. The pocket includes an opening extending into an interior of the pocket. At least one pack is provided for removably inserting in the opening in the pocket. The pack includes a temperature-retentive material for regulating a temperature of a portion of a user's hand in the glove positioned adjacent to the pocket.

Abstract: A stacked unit of disposable gloves each having a glove body formed of front and back layers of plastic sealed around the periphery thereof forming a closed end and an open end and forming a thumb portion and one or more finger portions. A detachable section extends from the back layer adjacent the open end of each glove body and has a line of weakness, such as perforation suitable for separation of the detachable portion from each glove body. The detachable portion also includes means to mount each glove assembly on a glove support rack to form a stacked unit of gloves. The glove support rack having a top surface and front surface and a fastening means extending from the front surface for insertion into the mounting means on the glove assembly. The top glove of the stacked unit can be easily donned while on the glove rack and by applying force to the top glove in the direction of donning the line of weakness separate the glove from the detachable section.

Abstract: The present invention is a massage tool comprised of a flexible mitt-shaped sheet, made of plastic or rubber, which has a separate thumb portion and numerous projections that are specially shaped and spaced to ensure flexibility while massaging, allowing comfortable pushing, patting and pinching throughout the surface of the flexible sheet, and a fastening device on the back that can be easily cleaned, attached or removed.

Abstract: A cleaning mitten including a mitten portion including a finger and palm section and a thumb section. The mitten further includes a front surface and a back surface. The mitten portion has an open lower end for receiving a hand therein. A sponge surface is disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the finger and palm section of the mitten portion. A nylon netting is disposed over the sponge surface. A rigid scraper extends outwardly of the thumb section of the mitten portion.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes hand during the wearing of the glove.

Abstract: A biodegradable, disposable glove carries a disposable sanitary item in a pocket thereof. The glove includes a glove body, an open end of the glove body having a ziplock securement means, which is operable only when the glove 100 is turned inside out. In use, the glove can be used for dispensing an unused disposable sanitary item and for retrieving the sanitary item for disposal after use. The glove is preferably loose-fitting. In use, the glove is placed over the hand of a user, and the user can then retrieve the used sanitary item such as a tampon or sanitary napkin. Once the tampon or sanitary napkin has been retrieved, the user can manipulate it into a pocket in the glove using only the fingers and thumb of the gloved hand. The pocket includes a ziplock sealing edge feature, which permits sealing-in of the biodegradable or disposable sanitary item into the pocket, so that no fluid leakage occurs during removal and subsequent disposal of the biodegradable, disposable glove.

Abstract: An article of clothing for preventing snow from getting between a young child's mitten and overcoat sleeve and thus contacting the wrists and forearms of a young child playing in the snow, resulting in early termination of play, consisting of a pair of mittens, each having an elongated elastic snow shielding sleeve attached to each mitten and having a length at least as long as a major portion of a forearm of the young child.

Abstract: A hand wearable body squeegee comprising a glove portion, a concave squeegee band, and a linear squeegee band. The concave squeegee band is formed to contour along the surface area between the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve of the glove portion. The linear squeegee band is formed along the surface area along the pinky sleeve and body towards the opening of the glove portion. The glove portion is constructed from water absorbent material and the squeegee bands are constructed from rubber. An additional feature is that the sleeves each contain a hole for drainage of water. The hole may be located in the area of the sleeve that covers the nail portion of a human hand, or at the end of the sleeve opposite the connection to the body.

Abstract: A mitt worn on a hand for cleaning. The mitt includes a section for the palm of the hand, a section for the fingers, and a compartment on either side of a central axis of the mitt for a thumb. The mitt is capable of being used on either the right or the left hand, and both sides of the mitt may be used without moving the mitt from one hand to the other. The mitt is formed using an electrostatically-charged material, a material capable of acquiring a triboelectric charge, or a material that is treated with a tackifying agent in order to optimize cleaning efficiency. Also disclosed is a method of forming a mitt for cleaning.

Abstract: A sleeve has an outer aesthetic covering lined with a sound absorbing material with the inner surfaces of the sound absorbing material being covered with a further covering. Each end of the sleeve is open and gathers about the wrists of the user when in use. The device can take the form of a container made of any desired shape such as spherical, rectangular cubic, square cubic, or any other desired configuration including two openings allowing access to the interior chamber by the hands of the user and structure to gather the periphery of each opening about the wrist of the user to seal the chamber with the hands of the user within the chamber. The device is employed by inserting a wrapped candy bar or other treat through one of the openings and into the internal chamber of the device. The hands are inserted through the respective openings and the openings are gathered in any suitable manner about the wrists to seal the enclosed chamber from emission of sound.

Abstract: A hand mitt includes first and second side members presenting soft, non-abrasive surfaces. A hand-receiving recess is defined between the side members and an open mouth provides access to the recess. The recess defines an innermost region opposite the mouth that converges to a point moving in a direction away from the mouth. The innermost region is adapted for receipt of a middle finger of a user's hand inserted into the recess. The mitt defines a sharply pointed distal end that overlies the converging innermost region of the recess. The pointed distal end is defined by two peripheral edges that converge at an angle of not more than about 135°. An outer face of the mitt is optionally impregnated with wax or a cleaning compound. The mitt can be manufactured as a one-piece construction. A polishing/cleaning device includes two mitts interconnected by a flexible strip.

Abstract: The invention is a souvenir baseball mitt made of laminated foam which is utilized to display team logo and also includes a cavity in the back portion of the mitt to accommodate a spectator's hand to catch a baseball in the event a baseball is hit or thrown in the direction of the spectator.

Abstract: An oven mitt incorporating high temperature materials (14), composed of polyester fleece (10), having a flap that protects the wrist (16), stitched channels to hold the hand in place (12) which may also be used as a hot pad.

Abstract: A kitchen grip or implement for kitchen use is composed of a water-resistant and stain proof material having temperature control characteristics. Such a material forms the implement from at least one sheet having a textured, recessed or irregular surface providing a non-slip contact surface while the opposite surface of the sheet is composed of a close fabricated fabric which is affixed to the sheet of non-slip contact surface material. The fabric sheet may be a sheet of nylon/polyester composition which is affixed to the non-slip contact surface sheet which may be composed of a chloride rubber. The sheets are die cut to the shape of a useful implement such as a hand mitt, a trivet, a lid holder or the like. A two-piece implement such as a hand mitt requires that two sheets of the fabric and chloride rubber composition be sewn together by means of a zigzag lock stitch employing nylon thread.

Abstract: A bath glove is formed by weaving or knitting different yarns in a specific manner, so that a plurality of terry piles are evenly distributed over and rising from a surface of the bath glove by three different heights. The terry piles having the smallest height are tightened at their roots to each horizontally extend across and bind together the roots of two terry piles separately having the medium and the largest heights. The rising terry piles having the medium and the largest heights loosely overlap one another to give the bath glove a supple and elastic surface. The yarns for forming the terry piles having the medium height each is formed by sequentially twisting or tangling multiple nylon filaments together, and the yarns for forming the terry piles having the largest height each is formed by winding at least one surface filament around at least one core filament.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes hand during the wearing of the glove.

Abstract: Long-sleeved wearing apparel are provided with self-contained mittens or gloves, each comprising an open-top hand and finger pocket secured in the interior of the sleeve adjacent to the lower end of the sleeve, an opening in the sleeve adjacent to the upper end of the hand and finger pocket, and a thumb pocket secured to the sleeve at the opening and extendable and retractable through the opening to form with the hand and finger pocket a self-contained mitten or glove.

Abstract: A conveniently deployable arm-shield safety-pad uniquely configured to protect a professional waiter's arm-surface from injurious heat-exposure to hot dinner-plates during routine arm-borne restaurant serving procedures. The fixed inward-end of the elongated arm-shield is secured to one's forearm via a hook-&-loop fastening-strap; -the opposite outward-end having convenient finger-tip and thump retention-pockets, facilitating quick and easy roll-out deployment of the normally rolled-up protective pad material. Also set forth is a preferred flexile-laminate material employing at least one layer of reflective Mylar-film material; and including an outwardly exposed layer of high-coefficient of friction surfacing material,—serving to reduce slippage of the balanced dinner-plates.

Abstract: A mitten for securing a handicapped user's hand to a grip of a ski pole with the thumb of the user extending along one side of the grip, and the fingers of the user extending along the opposite side of the grip. The mitten having a mitt with an arm-receiving portion, a thumb pocket and a separate finger pocket. An arm-securing band is attached to the mitt with the band being provided with connecting portions at opposite ends of the band for connecting the ends of the band together with the band encircling the mitt and the user's arm. The mitten further includes a thumb holding strap having one end sewn to an end of the thumb pocket of the mitt. A quick release buckle is provided for adjusting the length of the thumb holding strap and for releasably connecting the thumb holding strap to the arm-securing band. The mitten further includes a first finger holding strap having an end sewn adjacent an end of the finger pocket.

Abstract: A cleaning mitt that provides a mild cleaning surface and a more abrasive cleaning surface. Water-absorbent material is preferably provided with these surfaces to hold water and cleanser during use. The mitt is particularly well suited for cleaning automobiles and the more abrasive cleaning surface is preferably designed to remove stubborn debris such as tar and dried bugs without damaging the finish of the automobile.

Abstract: A highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The composite material can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The composite may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the PCM composite also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material.

Abstract: A novelty noisemaker and hand sign comprising a hand-shaped foam rubber body portion having a front panel and a rear panel. The invention has a vinyl plastic or other like material covering which is affixed continuously to said front panel. The rear panel contains five digit slits in a pattern such that the spectator can press his or her fingers into the slits to wear the novelty hand. The invention has an orifice in one of the comers of the bottom of said foam rubber body and a hand strap which is connected to the body through the orifice. The covering can be affixed with team logos, colors, slogans or the like such that the spectator can visually communicate his or her support.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bath glove woven out of yarns formed from twisted artificial fibers. The yarns are hooked and pulled in specific manner to form bottom, middle, and top layers of yarns. The bottom layer of yarns form loops to sequentially tighten the middle and top layers of yarns at predetermined intervals, such that parts of the yarns of middle and top layers between two adjacent points tightened together by the loops of the bottom yarns become loosely and upward projected. The top layer of yarns are guided in the course of weaving to loosely wind round an upper part of the upward projected portions of the middle layer of yarns, such that a difference in height exists between the middle and top layers of yarns to form a wavy, elastic and fluffy texture of the bath glove that traps more bubbles for better cleaning and massaging effect without undesirably scratching skin.

Abstract: A passive, or anti-exercise, glove designed to produce plastic deformation of the flexors and/or the extensors of an arm by permanently lengthening the muscle tissue or the implicated tendon or tendons. The lengthened muscle/tendon relieves the stress on the carpal tunnel and permits the spacing surrounding the wrist bones to return to a non-compacted condition. Pressure on the median nerve is relieved and the repetitive strain injury is mitigated. The glove includes an enclosure defining a hand receiving region complementary to a hand of a user, the enclosure further defining a weight receiving region adapted to receive a user selectable weight such that the weight receiving region encapsulates the hand receiving region; and a mechanism, coupled to the enclosure, for securing the enclosure to the user.

Abstract: A long-sleeved garment having a sleeve with a cuff attached thereto along an annular seam. A pocket connected to an inner side of the sleeve and cuff along a portion of the annular seam accommodates all fingers of a hand except for the thumb. A thumb compartment extends from the sleeve above the cuff for accommodating the thumb of the hand. Both the pocket and thumb compartment are retractable inside the sleeve such that they are unnoticeable when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The present invention also relates to apparel which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the outer surface of the apparel that will minimize frictional contact with external objects. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel and apparel with a low friction outer surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for retrieval and disposal of domesticated house animal's waste. The apparatus is in the form of a mitten having a draw strap at the bottom The mitten is formed of pliable plastic and has a wrist opening large enough to permit removal of a clenched hand containing the waste and inversion of the mitten.

Abstract: A fingerless garment is provided having a fan-shaped chamber and an elongated cuff fabricated out of stretchable and warm material that permits convenient hand use and ease of dressing for the very young or those with disabilities associated with the hand. The hand garment may be made of a non-raveling fleece fabric of the type described as Polarfleece.RTM. that is soft, quick drying, warm, and breathable.

Abstract: A lint mitt having a compartment for a user's fingers, a compartment for a user's thumb, and which firmly holds the mitt about a user's wrist. The lint mitt has disposed thereon an adhesive having sufficient tack to adhere lint to the lint mitt when the lint mitt is disposed upon a lint-filled surface. Methods for using a lint mitt.

Abstract: A mitten having a retractable back portion for facilitating the positioning of the mitten upon the wearer's hand. The inventive device includes a palm portion and a back portion, the back portion including an integrally hinged flap portion which is releasably attachable to the back portion. The palm portion and back portion are peripherally attached to define a cavity therebetween. The cavity includes a thumb portion for receiving a thumb of the hand and an opening for receiving the hand therethrough.

Abstract: A glove or mitten, and method of making the same, includes a hand shaped liner disposed inside a shell. The glove or mitten shell includes a palm section having a central portion, at least one finger portion extending from the central portion, a thumb portion extending from the central portion, and a plurality of elastic members attached to the finger portions and thumb portion by a zig-zag shaped stitch to bias the finger/thumb portions toward the central portion. The elastic members help a wearer bend the finger portions of the glove toward the central portion for easier and more comfortable gripping.

Abstract: A highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The composite material can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The composite may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the PCM composite also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material. Applications of the composite materials are also described which take advantage of the composite's thermal characteristics.

Abstract: The invention is generally directed to an improved glove having an inner liner including at least a waterproof breathable membrane layer formed as a generally two dimensional glove, an outer glove shell layer formed as a three dimensional glove pattern and a connecting member stitched or otherwise permanently fastened to the outer shell in strategically designed locations and secured by non piercing connection to the inner liner. An improved glove with increased compensation for the geometrical variance between the two dimensional inner layer and the three dimensional outer layer is provided.

Abstract: A device for individual collection of contaminated objects has a substantially elongated element having a first hollow portion formed to receive a user's palm and provided with a projection for receiving a user's thumb, and a second portion extending from the first portion and having an inlet opening for insertion of the user's arm, the second portion having a width which is at least greater than a width of the first portion, so that when a user by manipulations with the first portion and the projection collects the objects, the second portion can be turned over the first portion and farther so that the element is turned inside out to produce a bag-like structure with contaminated objects inside, and a unit for closing the element after it has been converted inside out, the closing a unit being a strap formed as a rear part of the second portion which is formed of one piece with a remaining part of the second portion and includes a plurality of transverse and longitudinal cuts, the rear part in an inoperative

Abstract: A new safety glove for allowing a user, such as a police officer or a road worker, to direct traffic more easily. The inventive device includes a hand cover having an interior hand space, a front, a back, a palm portion, and a wrist opening into the interior hand space. Also provided are front and back reflective panels. The front reflective panel is coupled to the front of the hand cover and the back reflective panel is coupled to the back of the hand cover.

Abstract: A directable, hand-wearable communication device provides a frontal display surface and a rear display surface to which images can be applied for promoting teams, athletes, corporate sponsors, political parties and the like. Frontal and rear display surfaces may be provided by corresponding members that are joined at their perimeters to form a pocket for receiving a human hand and presenting no obstructions between the fingers, including the thumb. The device has an aperture at the lower extremity of the joined perimeter for permitting access by the hand to the pocket. An elastic neck portion is preferably joined along the edge of the aperture to snugly fit around the wrist of the wearer and keep the device securely in his or her possession, particularly during vigorous use.

Abstract: A new Insulated Mitt With Utensil for protecting the hands of a cook while preparing foods. The inventive device includes a palm piece and a back piece joined together to form a mitten, and an elongated rigid utensil removably and interchangeably fastened to each the palm piece and the back piece with an end of the utensil extending beyond the mitten whereby the mitten can be worn interchangeably on the left hand and the right hand of the wearer and the utensil can be effectively grasped and manipulated to perform various cooking tasks.

Abstract: A grip mitt (10) comprising a back piece (12) that has a forwardly claw configuration outline (14). A front piece (16) has a forwardly claw configuration outline (18) substantially corresponding to the back piece (12). An extension portion (20) is integral with and extends rearwardly from the front piece (16). A thumb piece (22) is attached into a bottom surface (24) of the front piece (16). A structure (26) is for joining the back piece (12) to the front piece (16) about the edges to form a hand covering (28) with two forward finger pockets (30) and a rear opening (32) for insertion of a hand of a person (34) therein, allowing a thumb to be received within the thumb piece (22) and two fingers to be received within each finger pocket (30) to increase the flexibility of the fingers of the hand to grasp objects more securely. The extension portion (20) will protect a forearm (36) of the person (34) from receiving burns, such as when extending the forearm (36) into a hot oven (38).

Abstract: A powder dispensing device to be worn on the hand of the user and wherein the palm of a glove, including the fingers, support a pouch for holding a quantity of powder. The pouch is provided with apertures on one side through which the powder is dispensed and the opposite side of the pouch is carried on the palm and fingers of the glove. The pouch includes an open end adjacent to the upper palm or wrist of the user through which the powder may be introduced to a storage compartment within the pouch. A device is provided for releasably closing the opening to hold the powder within the storage compartment.

Abstract: A self-sealing mitt of the hand-insert pouch type including a plastic bag, a layer of absorbent material attached to a first surface thereof, and one or more tabs secured at lower locations on the bag for grasping and pulling of the bag onto itself about the tissue, with adhesive couplings with the tabs to seal the absorbent material within when removing and disposing of the bag to provide a shield against virus, bacteria and other infecting germs in connection with which the tissue is employed.