Abstract: An ambidextrous glove that includes a thumb region, an index finger region, a middle finger region, a ring finger region and little finger region all aligned along a common axis. The index finger region is rotated through ninety degrees relative to the orientations of all of the middle, ring and little finger regions to provide for easier insertion of a hand into the glove. A textured pattern is provided on the surfaces of the glove used to grip objects. The pattern is one of a raised fan shape and raised diamond shape.

Abstract: A reinforced blown film bag for minimizing the touch and feel of waste matter collecting experience at the collector hands and for creating fast, clean, efficient, easy and touch-less feel of pet waste matter collection and disposal is disclosed herein. The reinforced blown film bag includes fingers pockets, reinforced surface, pet waste matter collecting pocket, pull remove and tie flaps, easy to carry handles ambidextrous use and in some embodiments may be a flat folded bag to portable packaging.

Abstract: A temperature sensing glove (101) is provided. The glove includes a temperature sensor (131); a plurality of memory locations; and assigning means (121, 123) for assigning a temperature reading made by the temperature sensor to one of the plurality of memory locations.

Abstract: A layered structure (1), in particular for production of apparel (50, 70) such as a glove or head covering, comprises at least a first layer (10) and a second layer (20, 22), the second layer including at least a barrier layer (20), and a bonding substance (30) partially disposed between the barrier layer (20) and the first layer (10) to create a bond between the barrier layer and the first layer. The bonding substance (30) includes at least one component (32) of low viscosity such that a force (F) between the first and second layers (10, 20) which acts on at least one of the layers (10, 20) in a force action area (A1) is distributed by a plastic flow onto an area (A2) which is larger than the force action area (A1). More particularly, the bonding substance (30) includes at least one component (32) which is configured such that it has, at 25° C., a shear modulus of not more than 3×105 Pa in accordance with the Dahlquist criterion.

Abstract: A knit fabric, protective sleeve and glove constructed therefrom has three knit layers knit constructed and knit to one another in a single knitting operation to provide the fabric as a single piece of knit material. The fabric includes an outer layer, an inner layer and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the outer and inner layers. The outer layer is knit with a first yarn, the inner layer is knit with a second yarn and the intermediate layer is knit with a third yarn in looped fashion about at least some of the first and second yarns to provide an integrally knit structure having three layers knit stitched together in a single knitting process.

Abstract: A hand-friendly rubber glove article comprising a dried coating of an emulsified hand-friendly mixture comprising at least one water-soluble humectant moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, at least one water-soluble surfactant, and at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, which is finely and substantially uniformly dispersed within the mixture, which is transferred to the skin of a wearer upon activation with skin-generated moisture, and, optionally, a fabric-adherent cuff region and/or a texturized surface and methods of making the emulsified hand-friendly mixture and the glove article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly functional polyethylene fiber which has excellent heat-retaining property and cut resistance, and is further excellent in productivity and process passability in subsequent processes, a covered elastic yarn, woven/knitted textiles, and gloves using the highly functional polyethylene fiber. A polyethylene fiber of the present invention comprises a polyethylene, wherein a repeating unit of the polyethylene is substantially ethylene, and the polyethylene fiber has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000 to 300,000, a ratio (Mw/Mn) of the weight average molecular weight to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than or equal to 4.0, and a gel fraction of 100 ppm or more and 10,000 ppm or less, or a zero shear viscosity in a molten state at 190° C. of ranging from 8,000 (Pa·s) to 300,000 (Pa·s).

Abstract: An archer's hand support structure apparatus and method of use is disclosed to help stabilize an archer's hand during string draw and string release of an archer's bow. The archer's hand support structure apparatus includes a band of flexible material adapted to encase the archer's hand, the band having a first edge portion extending adjacent to an archer's distal hand portion and a second edge portion extending adjacent to an archer's proximal hand portion. The band also includes an aperture therethrough disposed substantially adjacent to the first edge portion for receiving a thumb of the archer's hand. Further included is a stiffener positioned adjacent to the band, the stiffener also extending lengthwise substantially from the band first edge portion to the band second edge portion and the band also includes structure for removably engaging the band from the archer's bow.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catching tool for baseball or softball including a ball receiving portion covering the palm side of a user's hand when wearing the tool and containing a ball receiving surface for receiving a ball, a resin layer that is selectively formed on the surface of the ball receiving portion and can be deformed along a surface of the ball when catching the ball, and a back portion for covering the back of the user's hand. On the ball receiving portion, various resin layers may be optionally formed, examples of the resin layers including a large-width resin layer, and a small-width resin layer having a convex regions.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand covering such as a glove that is adapted to absorb and store an amount of liquid within an adsorbent layer incorporated into the glove. The liquid can be easily dispensed by certain movements of the hand such as squeezing or grasping. The glove design allows another, external layer purpose-engineered for particular applications to be either permanently or detachably attached on the exterior of the glove. The rubber used is a composite comprising 10-20% nitrile and the remaining 80-90% natural latex.

Abstract: [Problem] There are provided an antislipping tape having an excellent antislipping effect, and comfortable to the skin, and textile products including the antislipping tape. [Means for Resolution] Using a filament yarn A with a single filament diameter of 10 to 1000 nm, a cloth having a woven fabric structure or a knitted fabric structure is obtained. Using the cloth, an antislipping tape is obtained. Then, using the antislipping tape, textile products such as brassiere are obtained.

Abstract: With the effect of alcohol, components of athlete's foot medicine penetrate deeply into the skin and athlete's foot is cured early and completely. The athlete's foot treatment liquid is a mixture of athlete's foot medicine and alcohol, which has a feature of penetrating into the skin well. The athlete's foot treatment liquid permeates well into the inner sock. It permeates all over the sock by capillarity. The impermeable bag, which does not have liquid medicine leak out, is worn on the inner sock. The impermeable bag is filled with the athlete's foot treatment liquid. The opening of the impermeable bag is closed tightly with the rubber band so as not to have the athlete's foot treatment liquid permeate, evaporate or leak out. The outer sock is worn on the impermeable bag. The impermeable bag is compressed inward, so that the athlete's foot treatment liquid is pushed up to an upping line.

Abstract: A protective glove, particularly useful for automobile mechanic work and other types of working environments or sports which brings the dorsal side of the hand in contact with hard objects or the like which may result in injuries to the knuckles of the fingers, thumb and dorsal side of the hand is provided with protective padding positioned to circumscribe the center axis of rotation of the metacarpalphalangeal joints of the fingers and the thumb. The protective pad covers the distal ends of the metacarpals and the proximal ends of the proximal phalanxes of the fingers with padding being absent at the metacarpalphalangeal joints of the fingers.

Abstract: The present invention is partial protective wear for protecting the front surface of a hand, the palm, front surface of the fingers, side surface of the fingers, webs and nails. The partial protective wear includes a body with a periphery edge that defines a palm portion, finger portion, web portion and nail portion. The body includes an attachment side and a protective side. The attachment side releasably attaches the partial protective wear on the front surface of the hand. The palm portion protects the palm of the hand. The finger portion protects the front surface and side surface of the fingers of the hand. The nail portion protects the nail plates and nail grooves of the hand and the web portion protects the webs of the hand.

Abstract: A protective bodysuit comprises a body portion and a hood portion that are selectively securable together via a zipper along a sealing interface. The body portion and the hood portion are constructed of a material for protecting a wearer against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or fire hazards. Additionally, the protective bodysuit comprises a sealing apparatus that is removably coupled between opposing ends of the zipper to provide a complete seal between the hood portion and the body portion.

Abstract: A clean room suit (1) comprising at least one first grasping means (16) on an inner face for facilitating dressing.

Abstract: One embodiment of a hand and knee covering combination having animal paw shape and tubular sleeve shape respectively. Constructed to simulate the reality of having fur during imaginary play, the combination solves a need for wearers who enjoy pretending to be an animal. The combination in another embodiment induces continuously variable physical activity thereby reducing boredom during exercise. The combination activates imagination through sensory stimulation creating avenues of interaction between persons previously separated by ability differences. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: This invention comprises of one-time single-use gloves made from latex or vinyl that have a built in pocket space on the outside surface (the term “outside surface” refers to the surface of the glove that is distal from the body of the wearer) of the glove in palm and fingers areas that have tiny surface holes on the outside surface of the pocket to allow dispensing of solution that is sealed under a plastic pull back tab. Once the tab is pulled back, the solution can be forced out of the pocket's tiny holes located on the outside surface of the pocket, by squeezing the hands gently for small amounts or firmly to allow larger amounts of solution. These gloves can be produced to be sterile or non-sterile, depending on the need of the product. The purpose of these gloves are to provide a one time use solution to administering topical solutions, medication and shampoos to human and animal patients, providing a sterile approach when necessary, provide a barrier to disease between the caregiver and patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article having at least one surface coated with electrostatically flocked material. The flock material used is one or more fibers, preferably synthetic fibers. When electrostatically flocked onto the article surface, the flock material is oriented, thus providing a silky smooth feel to the surface. The articles may include, for example, elastic articles such as rubber gloves, elastic medical drapes or wraps, elastic orthopedic supports/braces and clothing. The present invention also provides a process and apparatus for electrostatically flocking material onto an article.

Abstract: Moisture retentive gloves characterized by using fibers treated with a moisture retentive component as fibers of an internal surface of gloves fabricated of a rubber or a synthetic resin. In particular, moisture retentive gloves wherein the fibers of an internal surface of gloves are staple fibers bonded to the internal surface of glove base material fabricated of a rubber or a synthetic resin, some or all of the staple fibers treated with a moisture retentive component; and moisture retentive gloves wherein the fibers of an internal surface of gloves are fibers of gloves fabricated of a cloth as a raw material of the gloves, some or all of the fibers constituting the cloth gloves treated with a moisture retentive component. These moisture retentive gloves, even if used repeated times and used for a prolonged period of time, do not affect the normal bacteria on the skin by virtue of the action of the moisture retentive component retained on the fibers, so that hand skin chapping or the like can be prevented.

Abstract: An article of clothing, or a part thereof or an accessory therefor, comprises a fabric formed at least partly from fibres having a diameter of up to 1 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles of manufacture having a formulation distributed therein, wherein the formulation comprises an active agent which manifests a desirable property when released from the articles of manufacture. The present invention also relates to methods for manufacturing these articles of manufacture, to vehicles for applying the formulation to these articles of manufacture, and to perception indicators indicating the presence and the amount of formulation comprising an active agent applied to an article of manufacture.

Abstract: A multi-finger protective glove carries one or more physiological sensors in respective fingers. An elastomeric sleeve is positioned in a respective sensor carrying finger to maintain the sensor in proper position relative to a user's finger inserted into the glove, adjacent to at least one of the sensors. The sensor can be attached to a distal end of the sleeve, adjacent an end of the finger of the glove.

Abstract: A method for remote medical consulting includes collecting diagnostic data using at least one wearable device contoured to at least a portion of a person's hand, transmitting the diagnostic data to a remote location, transmitting audio data and video images of the patient to the remote location, and communicating diagnosis and/or treatment information to the patient based at least in part on the diagnostic data. The treatment information may include a prescription electronically transmitted to the patient or a pharmacy. The method includes billing of the patient via credit or debit card, bank account, or a third party, such as an insurance company. The diagnostic data as well as the audio and video data may be transmitted wirelessly via cellular or satellite communication networks and/or using a wide area computer network such as the internet.

Abstract: An article of clothing or a decorative article, at least one portion of which is made of chain mail fabric made of interweaved metal rings, wherein the chain mail fabric portion is associated with at least one resilient member arranged so as to tighten the chain mail fabric on a part of the user's body and/or to draw and tension a portion of the chain mail fabric so as to absorb a local excess of material. At least one of the resilient members is in the form of a flat spring (4) of pin type, consisting of a juxtaposition of elongated wire arms (5) connected in pairs by an elastic joint (6), where an articulation axis of the elastic joint is perpendicular to a plane containing the respective pair of wire arms.

Abstract: An improved dropcloth comprising: a body made from a material having a desired shape and weight, said body having a plurality of surfaces wherein at least one surface has a slip reducing feature.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a physical therapy system including a glove with a set of acoustic sensors and a positive feedback system and method for teaching finger extension. The system may also include a pair of gloves with a set of acoustic sensors and a positive feedback system to teach clapping. In another aspect, the system may include a glove with an acoustic sensor, an object with a corresponding sensor and a positive feedback system for teaching arm extension. The invention may be particularly useful for providing a rehabilitation method for individuals affected with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Abstract: Camouflage articles are formed of arrangements of portions of different colors. The lighter colored portions or parts thereof are formed of reflective ink in that particular color. This arrangement provides the article with a camouflage appearance, altering depth perception by animals in daylight, and reflectivity at night for safety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove (1) affording protective function against poisonous and/or noxiant agents, the glove (1) comprising two mutually connected glove sections (2, 3) which are constructed of different materials. The first glove section (2) is formed according to the present invention of a polymer-based material which is at least essentially impervious to chemical poisonous and/or warfare agents or at least retards their passage and is at least essentially gas and water impervious. The second glove section (3) being formed of a textile sheetlike filtering material which prevents or at least retards the passage of poisonous and/or noxiant agents and is at least essentially gas and water vapor pervious. The present invention's glove (1) combines good wear comfort with high protection against highly concentrated poisonous and/or noxiant agents.

Abstract: An article of apparel is convertible into a travel pillow and includes an elongated scarf having opposite end regions, a pair of open pockets at the end regions, and a pair of gloves receivable in one of the pockets when not worn on a wearer's hands. A hat is optionally receivable in the one pocket when not worn on the wearer's head. The scarf is foldable onto itself by being folded or rolled from the other of the pockets towards the one pocket to form folded scarf portions. The folded scarf portions are receivable in the one pocket, together with the gloves and optionally the hat, for joint compact storage, or for use as a travel pillow in which the folded scarf portions, the gloves, and optionally the hat, stuff and plump the pillow.

Abstract: Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.

Abstract: An improved glove construction wherein the trank, forchette and thumb components are stitched together at the outer periphery with the liner outside and a barrier layer inside to form a glove insert system with exterior seams; the insert system is then reversed to place the barrier layer outside, the liner inside and the seams inverted; a primer base is applied along the inverted seams and dried; an adhesive sealant is then applied along the inverted seams and cured. This reversed glove insert is then placed in side of and secured to an outer shell. A method to prevent liquid, chemical and viral ingress to a seam is also disclosed.

Abstract: A glove used for roping steer and other animals such as in rodeo competition and ranching has a front side, which covers a wearer's palm and a palm side of the wearer's fingers, and a back side, which covers the wearer's hand and the back of the wearer's fingers. The front and rear sides of the glove are joined by thread. The front side is made of a woven fabric that has an outer layer of one hundred percent aramid fiber such as Kevlar®, and an inner layer of a woven and breathable fiber, the inner layer and outer layer being joined by glue. The fibers are preferably in yarn form. Both the inner and outer layer along with the glue have a weight of about 245 gm/m2 of material, plus or minus 50 gm/m2 of material. The wearer holds the rope having it rest on the middle finger and guides the rope with the index finger and thumb.

Abstract: The invention includes compounds used to manufacture garments for use in water based activities that comprise a rubber, synthetic rubber, or neoprene compound. The compound comprises primarily polychloroprene or other suitable polymers and at least one metal of nanoparticle size. The compound composition includes a metal concentration that is sufficient to provide anti-bacterial properties that retard or eliminate bacterial growth on any surface of the composition used to produce the garment. The composition may include a sub-micron metal composition including sub-micron sized silver, zinc oxide, aluminum oxide and boron nitride particles as well as a polyol ester, wherein the thermal conductance of said submicron composition is >350,000 W/m2 ° C. for a 0.001 inch layer of said metal composition, the thermal resistance is <0.0045° C.-in2/Watt for a 0.001 inch layer of said metal composition, and the average particle size is <0.49 microns for a <0.000020 inch layer of said metal composition.

Abstract: A hand and digit immobilizer prevents a patient from dislodging a pulse oximeter finger sensor by finger movement or fist clenching. In one form, the hand and digit immobilizer includes a glove body having a palm section and a back section defining a proximal opening for receiving a person's hand. The glove body has four finger base openings for receiving the fingers of the hand and has a thumb base opening for receiving the thumb. A finger covering section is connected to and extends away from each finger base opening. At least one finger covering section having a distal finger opening at its distal end. A rigid plate is secured to the palm section of the glove body and a palm side of each finger covering section such that clenching of the fingers is prevented thereby avoiding dislodging of a finger sensor from a fingertip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a support (200) for a glove (300). The support (200) is configured to releasably retain a glove (300) in a position which enables the glove (200) to be donned by a user and comprises a planar body (202) having at least one digit aperture (204, 206, 208, 210, 212) shaped to receive the fingers of a user, an inner glove retaining arrangement (230) provided around the at least one aperture (204, 206, 208, 210, 212) and an outer glove retaining arrangement (242) provided around both the first glove retaining arrangement (230) and the at least one aperture (204, 206, 208, 210, 212). The body (202) further includes at least one weakened region (220, 222) extending from the at least one digit aperture (204, 206, 208, 210,2 12), the weakened region (220, 222), in use, permitting the body (202) to tear and thereby increase the size of the at least one digit aperture (204, 206, 208, 210, 212) as the hand of a user is inserted into the at least one digit aperture (204, 206, 208, 210, 212).

Abstract: A method of making a glove is described. The method comprises dipping a glove form into two different formulations. Each formulation comprises a carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber with different amounts of covalent and ionic cross linkers. The gloves preferably have a stress retention value of greater than 50%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation-crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer composition, a process for the preparation thereof, an angioplasty balloon and a medical catheter made using such a composition. The composition contains a reactive monomer cross-linker facilitates cross-linking of the reaction product upon contact of the cross-linker-containing composition with energy from a radiation source.

Abstract: A baby-wipe mitt comprising an outer absorbent layer, with an added inner highly absorbent layer, both premoistened with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agents, the inner lining an impermeable plastic lining extending beyond the outer layer, covering at least part of a user's wrist for further protection is disclosed. The mitt has an elastic band that encircles the wrist of a user. The mitt features opposed digit surrounds to allow easy cleaning of crevices. The mitt features a special non-abrasive pad on digit surround.

Abstract: A touch sensitization glove (1), comprising a sensitizing layer (2) and an external cover (3). The sensitizing layer (2) further comprises a first film (10) coming into contact with an object, a second film (12) superposed on the first film (10), and an air inlet (14) leading air between the first film (10) and the second film (12). The second film (12) is allowed to slidably move on the first film (10). Thus, lubricant can be eliminated, and an advanced touch sensitization glove can be provided.

Abstract: In a glove having finger covering parts, a finger covering part corresponding to at least one finger selected from the third finger (middle finger), the fourth finger (ring finger), and the fifth finger (little finger) is configured by arranging protective members (2a to 2e) on anterior and posterior sides of the same, and arranging stretchable members (4a to 6a) on both lateral sides of the same. An inner perimeter of each finger covering part is substantially equal to an outer perimeter of the finger corresponding thereto. The stretchable members on the lateral sides of each finger have stretching forces such that a stretching force of the stretchable member on the lateral side on the first finger (thumb) side is higher than a stretching force of the stretchable member on the other lateral side on the fifth finger (little finger) side. When the glove is bent from an opened state to a gripping state, the finger covering part is bent with a twist at a gripping angle toward the first finger (thumb) side.

Abstract: A grasping glove for fine motor skills therapy of a hand of a user. The grasping glove includes a main covering having a palm side and a back side. The grasping glove includes a little finger covering extending from said main covering. The grasping glove includes a ring finger covering extending from said main covering. The grasping glove includes a palm side to finger covering attachment between said little finger and said palm side of said main covering. The grasping glove includes a palm side to finger covering attachment between said ring finger and said palm side of said main covering. A method of treating deficiencies in finger fine motor skills of hand of a person by restraining a little finger of the hand toward a palm side of the hand and restraining a ring finger of the hand toward the palm side of the hand.

Abstract: An inflatable structure includes a fabric body having three hydrophilic and vapor-transmissible plastic layers sequentially applied over an inner surface thereof, and including at least one continuous S-shaped bonding channel, along which areas on an outer surface of the fabric body at two opposite sides thereof are bonded together. The three hydrophilic and vapor transmissible plastic layers are lightweight, waterproof, vapor transmissible, and warm; and the S-shaped bonding channel has small width to allow increased inflatable space in the fabric body. The continuous S-shaped bonding channel has two ends formed into two closed circular bonding lines to avoid damage of the inflatable structure by stress concentrated at the bonding line.

Abstract: Sewn gloves and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. In the sewn gloves, a sewing line is removed from a palm part and an edge of the palm part so that the gloves and an object to be griped come into close contact with each other, thereby improving the wearing experience and functionality of the gloves.

Abstract: A motorcycle grip pad comprises a base layer of elastomeric material having spaced bumps on a top surface. An adhesive layer is on a bottom surface. The area of the pad is between 1000 and 4000 mm2. A motorcycle grip system also includes a reaction patch of relatively rigid material having apertures spaced and arranged in the same way as the bumps on the pad. The patch is adapted for connection to a motorcycle rider's suit (74,88) or other apparel.

Abstract: A glove iron comprises a cloth body and a power unit disposed in the cloth body. The cloth body includes a cloth fiber layer, a heat insulation layer, and an electrothermal fiber layer. The cloth fiber layer forms an accommodating space. The power unit is disposed on the cloth fiber layer, and corresponds to the heat insulation layer and the electrothermal fiber layer. The power unit is electrically connected to and provides power for the electrothermal fiber layer. The electrothermal fiber layer can also be replaced with the combination of an electrothermal membrane and a second cloth fiber layer. A user can use the glove type iron to iron a piece of clothing or material.

Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

Abstract: An over the elbow glove made up of fabric or other materials that creates a sleeve base using friction to keep it in place. Sewn into any seam of the glove/sleeve construction is fabric or other materials of any shape and proportion making a fabricated wing. The wearer's arm is used like a ballast to carry the wing.

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.

Abstract: A work glove particularly useful for gardening, automobile mechanical work and any other type of use which brings the palmar side of the hand in contact with work or the like which may result in stinging, bruising, or blistering of the fingers, thumb and palm of a human hand is provided with protective padding disclosed or positioned for overlying at least the distal halves of the index finger and long finger metacarpals excluding the metacarpalphalangeal joints of the index finger and the long finger. Preferably, the glove also includes protective padding disposed along a thumb stall of the glove at a location adapted to be along an ulnar border as well as the A2 pulleys of the thumb's proximal phalanx between the metacarpalphalangeal joint and the interphalangeal joint.