Medical Glove Patents (Class 2/161.7)
  • Publication number: 20110010822
    Abstract: A medical glove is provided for protection against the transmission of infectious agents. The medical glove comprises a glove body sized to tightly enclose a wearer's hand. The medical glove body has a palm portion and adjoining finger portions. A webbing adjoins two of the finger portions. The webbing is sized to receive a stethoscope head between the finger portions when the finger portions are separated. The medical glove is formed of an acoustically transmissive elastomeric material that is substantially non-porous and sufficiently thin to allow tactile sensitivity and dexterity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jonathan Singer
  • Patent number: 7865969
    Abstract: A vibration damping device for use in a work glove includes a planar plastic body having palm, thumb and finger areas, and a plurality of resilient, compressible projections extending outwardly from at least one surface of the body. Planar areas or webs in the knuckle and finger joint areas of the body make the device flexible for easy grasping of a tool and bunching of projections in such areas. Bunching of the projections is also avoided or reduced by arranging the projections in parallel, arcuate rows extending from the thumb side rearwardly toward the wrist end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Impacto Protective Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michel J. G. Auger, Douglas C. Doolittle
  • Publication number: 20100325778
    Abstract: A cut and puncture resistant surgical glove having puncture resistance of over 2,000 grams with flexibility, the glove comprising a glove within a glove with the puncture resistant material being placed between the inner and outer glove. The resistant material retained in place without impairing the glove flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Frank W. Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20100331751
    Abstract: An improved burn glove and sock is presented comprised of non-biological materials produced with a series of regularly-spaced pores and uniform three dimensional nylon structure/weave netting. Incorporated into the silicone/nylon weave structure are collagen peptides and other biological and non-biological agents selected for their therapeutic effect on burn wounds. The gloves and sock come in left and right shapes, the gloves with opposable thumbs, an advance for the burn glove industry. The items are assembled from state-of-the-art skin substitute material in use for burn and wound dressings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: E. Aubrey Woodroof, Amy Moss, Victoria Vandenberg, Karla Alvey
  • Patent number: 7832021
    Abstract: A medical glove is provided for protection against the transmission of infectious agents. The glove comprises a glove body sized to tightly enclose a wearer's hand. The glove body has a palm portion and adjoining finger portions. A webbing adjoins two of the finger portions. The webbing is sized to receive a stethoscope head between the finger portions when the finger portions are separated. The glove is formed of an acoustically transmissive elastomeric material that is substantially non-porous and sufficiently thin to allow tactile sensitivity and dexterity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Jonathan Singer
  • Publication number: 20100251458
    Abstract: A method of removing gloves, such as work gloves, examining gloves or operating gloves having homogeneous bodies with a hand part and a cuff adjacent the hand part. At least one gripping aid is provided on the outer surface of the cuff and at a distance from the rear edge of the cuff. This allows the gloves to be removed in an ergonomic and simple manner without any auxiliary means, even with a very short cuff, without the soiled or contaminated outer side coming into contact with the skin of the person wearing the glove. To this end, at least one gripping aid is arranged in the region of the glove covering the outer region of the wrist, when seen in the peripheral direction of the cuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: AUSTRIA WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GESELLSCHAFT MBH
    Inventor: Berthold Schrödl
  • Patent number: 7802316
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Blucher GmbH
    Inventor: Marianne Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20100229282
    Abstract: Provided herein are powder-free elastomeric articles exhibiting therapeutic properties, and anti-blocking properties. Also provided herein are methods for the manufacture of such articles that are substantially free from interfering materials, as well as packaging means for maintaining therapeutic efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Ansell Limited
    Inventors: Aik Hwee Eng, Hee Meng Lai, Kuang Leng Lim, Koon Meow Ting, David M. Lucas, Dave Narasimhan
  • Publication number: 20100152691
    Abstract: A liquid surfactant composition includes at least one anionic surfactant and at least one cationic surfactant. The combination of surfactants is formulated to provide a liquid composition that swells in the presence of water or body fluids, becomes a moldable solid in the presence of an excess of water, and adheres to surfaces. In addition, the liquid surfactant composition may be incorporated into or onto a substrate, such as an absorbent substrate, a fabric or cloth substrate, a tissue substrate, or a protective garment substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffery Richard Seidling, Scott W. Wenzel, David William Koenig
  • Patent number: 7730554
    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%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Encompass Medical Supplies, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Wang
  • Patent number: 7728049
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Alan M. Zamore
  • Patent number: 7725957
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Global Corporation
    Inventor: Yohich Arai
  • Publication number: 20100113871
    Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation for preparing an antimicrobial lubricious hydrophilic coating, which formulation comprises a hydrophilic polymer; an initiator; particles comprising metallic silver (i.e. Ag°); and a carrier liquid. The invention further relates to an article comprising a hydrophilic coating on a surface wherein the coating comprises a cured hydrophilic polymer and particles comprising metallic silver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Aylvin Jorge Angelo Athanasius Dias, Edith Elisabeth M. Van Den Bosch, Astrid Franken
  • Patent number: 7681250
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Stephanie J. Friedstrom
  • Patent number: 7678435
    Abstract: A powder-free medical glove having a first surface of a powder-free coagulant and a second surface with a polymer coating to ease donning. The powder-free coagulant on the first surface comprises micronized high-density polyethylene, a micro-emulsion of amino silicone, a dimethicone emulsion, calcium salts, an ethoxylated acetylenic diol surfactant and a cellulose thickener. The medical gloves are made in an on-line process of making latex articles that involves dipping hand-shaped formers into the coagulant before dipping them into the latex. The gloves are thereafter coated with a polymer to improve donnability before removal from the formers. The novel coagulant formulation permits easy removal of the articles from the formers, eases double-donning of gloves and eliminates the need for off-line processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
    Inventors: Noorman Bin Abu Hassan, David Mark Lucas, Hisam Ibrahim
  • Publication number: 20100050317
    Abstract: A glove comprises a hand portion and a wrist portion extending from the hand portion and terminates in a hand insertion opening. The wrist portion includes anti-roll down/anti-rucking means in the form of a band of friction enhancing material provided on a surface which, in use, will form the inside of the glove, whereby, in use, the friction enhancing portion contacts the sleeve of a garment worn by the user so as to increase friction against the wrist portion of the glove, thereby preventing roll-down/rucking of the glove. The friction enhancing material is applied prior to any finishing operation(s) which reduce(s) the residual tack of the glove material and is selected from a group of materials whose tack is substantially unaffected by the finishing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: REGENT MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Jonathan Day
  • Publication number: 20100043120
    Abstract: A medical glove includes a glove body shaped to wrap a user's hand and a slip prevention part constituted by pieces formed at one side of the glove body to prevent an object gripped by the glove body from slipping. The respective pieces of the slip prevention part are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the user wearing the glove body can perceive the object through spaces. An object being gripped by the medical glove, such as an endoscope device, can be prevented from slipping on or off even when a lubricant is applied to the endoscope device and the medical glove. The medical glove is provided with the slip prevention part directly formed thereon, and any intermediate member for preventing a slip of the object is not necessary. As a result, hygiene in the medical act or the operation of the endoscope device can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Kwan Jae LEE
  • Patent number: 7665150
    Abstract: A disposable elastomeric glove has a secondary cuff disposed distally of a primary cuff on a wrist region of the glove. The secondary cuff may be grasped by an opposite hand to safely remove the glove with the primary cuff in place to protect the skin on the wrist from contaminants on the opposite hand. The secondary cuff approximates the design of the primary cuff such that the removal process is similar to that of a conventional glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Steven Holley
  • Publication number: 20100037364
    Abstract: A damage tolerant cut resistant chemical handling glove that is flexible and lightweight comprises a cured, liquid-impervious polymeric latex shell, a knitted cut resistant liner comprising a cotton yarn and at least one cut resistant yarn, the liner being infiltrated with a soft nitrile or polyurethane layer such that the liner bonds to the shell. The soft nitrile or polyurethane layer seals interstices of the cut resistant liner and replicates its rough texture on the external surface of the glove, providing enhanced grip properties. A thin nitrile latex layer applied to and cured together with the polyurethane layer to protect the polyurethane layer from oil or chemical degradation. The intimate seal thus created between the shell and the liner prevents accumulation of liquid there between, which prevents formation of a liquid boundary layer and interference with grip properties of the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
    Inventors: Paul Saunders, Michael Flather, Dave Narasimhan, William Bennett
  • Publication number: 20100037365
    Abstract: A sterile glove includes a cuff that has an inside surface and an outside surface. The cuff is folded over at a fold when the glove is packaged and when it is initially removed from the package. The glove further includes a hand and finger portion. The glove further includes a detachable tab that is coupled to the cuff and includes a free end. The detachable tab is adapted to facilitate a donning of the glove before being detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jagmohan BHALLA
  • Patent number: 7651661
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel broad spectrum antiseptic compounds that further have properties that allow them to be coated/impregnated into polymer surfaces. Methods for coating these antiseptic compounds onto medical devices especially indwelling medical devices to prevent the growth of pathogens in such devices and hence, to prevent infection to patients via such devices are provided. The invention also provides antiseptics that are useful as general surface disinfectants and sterilizers, fluid disinfectants and biocide preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents, the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Issam Raad, Hend A. Hanna, Nabeel Nabulsi
  • Publication number: 20090320179
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prophylactic article with a carrier element, which comprises at least in part a natural or synthetic elastomer, and with a combination of active substances that is contained in microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules are arranged at least in part in and/or on the carrier element. The combination of active substances contains at least one skin care agent, at least one preservative, at least one odor-inhibiting agent and at least one antioxidant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Raimund SCHALLER
  • Publication number: 20090312626
    Abstract: Described herein are articles and methods for improving MRI imaging. The articles and methods augment fat saturation, which improves the resolution of the MRI image and ultimately provides more precise and accurate diagnosis of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hanrahan, B. J. Manaster, Scott E. Jenack, Jason N. Lance
  • Publication number: 20090307825
    Abstract: A sterile glove includes a cuff that has an inside surface and an outside surface. The cuff is folded over at a fold when the glove is packaged and when it is initially removed from the package. The glove further includes a hand and finger portion. The glove further includes a detachable tab that is coupled to the cuff and includes a free end. The detachable tab is adapted to facilitate a donning of the glove before being detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Vitera LLC
    Inventor: Jagmohan Bhalla
  • Patent number: 7624455
    Abstract: A sterile glove includes a cuff that has an inside surface and an outside surface. The cuff is folded over at a fold when the glove is packaged and when it is initially removed from the package. The glove further includes a hand and finger portion. The glove further includes a detachable tab that is coupled to the cuff and includes a free end. The detachable tab is adapted to facilitate a donning of the glove before being detached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: Jagmohan Bhalla
  • Publication number: 20090288237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible glove prepared from a composition of waterborne polyurethane resin and waterborne acrylic resin, together with a cure-crosslinking agent, to prepare a flexible glove. The flexible glove, prepared by using this specific waterborne resin mixture and the crosslinking agent, after adding one kind of nano-calcium carbonate slurry, have excellent service performance and reasonable preparation cost. During the preparation, 10˜100 portions of waterborne acrylic resin, 0.1˜0.5 portions of amino resin crosslinking agent and 5˜20 portions of nano-calcium carbonate slurry are added to 100 portions of waterborne polyurethane. The present invention also relates to the preparation method of this particular flexible glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Aquatech Speciality (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qiang Chen
  • 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: 20090255033
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to improved elastomeric articles and processes for making the elastomeric articles. In particular, the invention relates to the surface modification of elastomeric articles such as industrial, surgical, and examination gloves that provides for improved consistency with respect to surface tack on a single article, between different articles from a single production batch, and between articles from separate production batches. The surface modification treatment comprises application of an aqueous mixture of silicone emulsion and ammonium salts of alkyl phosphates to the surfaces of elastomeric articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong Fong Chen, Chaung Sim Chong, Wei Cheong Wong
  • Publication number: 20090255023
    Abstract: A surgical garment in the form of a surgical gown, a surgical glove or a surgical mask incorporates a shear thickening fluid as a layer on at least one of the inner and outer surface of the garment, the viscosity of which shear thickening fluid increases to inhibit penetration of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: T. Haydn Williams, Jonathan Day, Simon Pickard
  • Publication number: 20090241237
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Carolanne Marie Greenfield
  • Publication number: 20090235429
    Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a region that is covered with adhesive material, the adhesive material being partially coated with slippery material so as to reduce the surface area of exposed adhesive material, thereby controlling the amount of adhesion exhibited by said region. The elastomeric article is formed with a region of adhesive material, and a slippery material is applied so as to at least partially cover an underlying adhesive material. The slippery material may be applied so as to only partially cover the adhesive, or applied to completely cover the adhesive material and then etched using solvent to expose the underlying adhesive material, or applied in conjunction with a masking material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: REGENT MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Pickard, Christine Leeming
  • Patent number: 7585526
    Abstract: Flexible elastomer articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which a material, a botanical extract, is incorporated into an elastomer emulsion, solution and/or plastisol in order to enhance the physical and therapeutic properties of articles made from these materials. In another aspect, the invention relates to coating surfaces of flexible elastomer articles with a non-Aloe vera mucinous botanical or laboratory produced polysaccharide which is fortified by additives known to protect, restore and moisturize mammalian skin or mucosa and to enhance ease of application or donnability of the article. Flexible elastomer articles include gloves and other single layer or multi-layer flexible elastomer articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Smarthealth, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
  • Patent number: 7582343
    Abstract: A surface-modified article is formed of an elastomeric matrix, such as a glove shape, and a plurality of fine silica particles affixed to at least a portion of the surface of the matrix, the outside surface in the case of the glove. The fine silica particles increase the coefficient of friction of the article surface. The fine silica particles may also be made electrically conductive, so that static charge at the surface of the article is dissipated. The silica particles are applied by mixing them into a coating composition, applying the coating composition to the surface of a mold, and solidifying a flowable elastomeric composition against the coated surface. The coating composition may include a coagulant or a parting agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: David W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090188019
    Abstract: A latex glove article with a fibrous coating bonded to the skin-contacting surface. Long length soft moisture absorbing fibers are attached to latex layer of a glove with a thin layer of polymeric latex adhesive forming a fibrous lining. The long length fibers have a length ranging from 4 to 100 times the thickness of the polymeric latex adhesive layer and therefore extend or project from the polymeric latex adhesive coating. The fibers penetrate the polymeric latex adhesive layer at one end or both end of the fiber to a depth of about 60% to about 100% of the adhesive thickness, leaving a substantial portion of the fiber available for soft contact with skin and sweat absorption. Due to the substantial thickness of the fibrous lining, an air gap is created between skin and the impervious latex layer establishing continual evaporation of absorbed sweat and evaporative cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
    Inventors: Noorman Bin Abu Hassan, David M. Lucas, Nuzaimah Binti Mustafa
  • Publication number: 20090158498
    Abstract: A medical glove is provided for protection against the transmission of infectious agents. The glove comprises a glove body sized to tightly enclose a wearer's hand. The glove body has a palm portion and adjoining finger portions. An integral webbing extends between two of the finger portions. The webbing is sized to receive a stethoscope head between the finger portions when the finger portions are separated. The glove is formed of an acoustically transmissive elastomeric material that is substantially non-porous and sufficiently thin to allow tactile sensitivity and dexterity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Jonathan Singer
  • Publication number: 20090158499
    Abstract: A medical glove is provided for protection against the transmission of infectious agents. The glove comprises a glove body sized to tightly enclose a wearer's hand. The glove body has a palm portion and adjoining finger portions. A webbing adjoins two of the finger portions. The webbing is sized to receive a stethoscope head between the finger portions when the finger portions are separated. The glove is formed of an acoustically transmissive elastomeric material that is substantially non-porous and sufficiently thin to allow tactile sensitivity and dexterity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Jonathan Singer
  • Publication number: 20090077713
    Abstract: A cut resistant chemical handling glove that is flexible and lightweight comprises a cured, liquid-impervious polymeric latex shell. A tacky acrylic adhesive with low shear strength can be used. A cut resistant liner is slipped on the tacky adhesive coating and is infiltrated with a polymeric latex coating and cured to integrally attach the cut resistant liner with the cured polymeric coating. When the latex glove is worn on a hand and a cutting edge, such as a knife edge, contacts the glove, a crease is formed due to slip at the tacky adhesive-cut resistant liner interface creating a geometry that reduces cut stress intensity at the knife-edge thereby increasing the cut resistance of the glove. Processes for making and using these gloves are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
    Inventors: Paul Saunders, Michael Flather, Dave Narasimhan
  • Publication number: 20090077701
    Abstract: A disposable elastomeric glove has a secondary cuff disposed distally of a primary cuff on a wrist region of the glove. The secondary cuff may be grasped by an opposite hand to safely remove the glove with the primary cuff in place to protect the skin on the wrist from contaminants on the opposite hand. The secondary cuff approximates the design of the primary cuff such that the removal process is similar to that of a conventional glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Holley
  • Publication number: 20090070918
    Abstract: A puncture indicating glove comprises a bilayer formed by an inner glove layer and an outer glove layer, the outer glove having an opacity in the range of 23-34%. The opacity of the over glove is controlled by the inclusion in the over glove of a fine particulate material, in particular selected from the group comprising titanium dioxide, silica, barite powder, barium sulphate, barium carbonate, calcium carbonate, gypsum, clay, talc, alumina white, basic magnesium carbonate, zinc oxide. The inner glove has a chroma range C* which is controlled to result in a glove that indicates optimally with transparent liquid and strongly coloured liquids such as blood. The inner glove has a chroma C* which is greater than 30, advantageously greater than 40, more preferably greater than 43, and in particular greater than 46.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Simon Pickard, Gareth Hilton
  • Patent number: 7504145
    Abstract: An elastomeric or polymer material or glove having enhanced cut or penetration resistance. The elastomeric or polymer material includes a penetration resistant structure while providing tactile sensitivity and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Higher Dimension Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Duane Vance, Clifton Forrest Richardson, Young-Hwa Kim
  • Publication number: 20090055994
    Abstract: Certain polyether- or polyester-based polyurethaneureas in dipping solutions of organic solvent at a concentration of, for example, 12 to 20%, are particularly suited for use in a mandrel-dipping process for producing thin-walled elastic articles, such as surgical gloves. Such dipping solutions can be easily prepared, for example, by dissolving yarn comprising the polyurethaneurea and without the need to utilize metal chlorides, such as lithium chloride, in the yarn dissolving procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: ROBERT O. WALDBAUER, JR.
  • Patent number: 7467420
    Abstract: A kit for application of self-tanning preparations includes a self-tanning composition and an application glove for applying the composition to the skin which is constructed from fabric including microfibers of 1 denier or less. The inner surface of the glove has a liner of an impermeable flexible material adhered thereto. The microfiber fabric can be knit or woven, and can be cellulosic fiber, polyester or other synthetic fiber, or a combination of mechanical or intimate blends. In a preferred embodiment, the microfiber fabric is 85% polyester and 15% spandex, with the technical front including polyester microfiber yarn of 1 denier or less. The technical front of the fabric forms the application surface of the glove. The kit can include a cleansing/exfoliating composition, at least one disposable plastic glove for handling the application glove after use, a disposable tray for receiving the glove after use and a moisturizing preparation for the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Laura Ponce, Peter Weiss
  • Patent number: 7455863
    Abstract: Flexible elastomer articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which a material, a botanical extract, is incorporated into an elastomer emulsion, solution and/or plastisol in order to enhance the physical and therapeutic properties of articles made from these materials. In another aspect, the invention relates to coating surfaces of flexible elastomer articles with a non-Aloe vera mucinous botanical or laboratory produced polysaccharide which is fortified by additives known to protect, restore and moisturize mammalian skin or mucosa and to enhance ease of application or donnability of the article. Flexible elastomer articles include gloves and other single layer or multi-layer flexible elastomer articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
  • Patent number: 7448091
    Abstract: Presented are several embodiments of a disposable elastomeric glove for protecting IV-catheters in human hands and forearms against water and water borne infection. Said protective glove (also called “IV-Glove”) comprises a resilient cylindrical or conical cuff snuggly embracing a human forearm thereby creating a watertight seal, which shields water from getting inside said glove during washing and showering. IV-Glove is made substantially loose around possible IV-catheter insertion sites, providing space large enough to accommodate IV-catheters along with infusion plugs and means of affixing said plugs and catheters to skin. IV-Glove may be manufactured in variety of types, of which some are intended to protect IV-sites in backs of human hands, whereas other types are more suited to protect IV-sites in human forearms. IV-Glove for a hand has increased body size bulging over a back of a hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Applicont, LLC
    Inventor: Sergey Kruss
  • Publication number: 20080222774
    Abstract: There is provided a glove assembly that is adapted to be worn on a human hand for use in extended medical procedures such as surgery. The assembly may include an inner glove of permeable polyester fabric. There may additionally be a coating adhered to the inner glove, which prevents seepage of fluid through the inner glove from an internal surface to an external surface thereof. The assembly may further include an outer glove with interior dimensions substantially equivalent to the exterior dimensions of the inner glove. The outer glove may be in a receiving relationship to the inner glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Di Lorenzo, Matthew Di Lorenzo
  • Publication number: 20080216208
    Abstract: A glove for protecting the hand of the user includes a substrate which includes an external surface of the glove, and a layer which includes an interior surface of the glove and which includes a first agent and a second agent. The first agent may be a moisturizing agent, and the second agent may be a sanitizing agent. The layer includes a third agent and the third agent may be a pH balancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Walter Louis Sanders
  • Publication number: 20080196143
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Shen Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L Chou
  • Publication number: 20080173299
    Abstract: A device for breast self-examination worn over the fingers of a user's hand, comprising an operative portion with an outside shell, an inside liner, and a lubricant contained therebetween, and a barrier adhering the outside shell to the inside liner and acting to seal the lubricant within. The operative portion is sized to substantially restrict access to just the pads of the distal and middle regions of the four fingers, preventing the non-recommended use of the thumb and palm during the inspection process, due to their limited sensitivity. The operative portion is designed to allow the recommended substantial lateral displacement of the inside layer relative to the outside shell that remains in substantially immobile contact with an area of skin. The novel design substantially prevents incorrect use thereby increasing the detection effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Beth Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20080134411
    Abstract: A surgical glove adapted to be worn by a user has a portion at the underside of the wrist area of the glove which is enlarged or expandable provides relief from pressure to the wrist of a user wearing the glove during use of the glove. A second enlarged or expandable portion positioned at the dorsal side of the wrist area of the glove further provides relief from pressure to the wrist of the wearer of the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: David D. Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20080134418
    Abstract: A garment, such as gowns, face masks, gloves and headwear for personnel involved in surgical operations. In accordance with the invention, the garment includes a skin friendly element for the sealed attachment of parts of the garment to the skin of a wearer of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Helena Johansson, Fredrik Wallefors, Ann-Catherine Ericson, Karl Erikson