Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a grip surface (104) of a protectant glove (100). The method may comprise dipping a glove mold into a coagulant material (206); dipping the glove mold into a nitrile coating formulation to form an outer surface of the glove (208), wherein a biodegradable material is distributed throughout the nitrile coating formulation; vulcanizing at least the outer surface of the glove to form a protectant outer surface (212); washing at least the outer surface of the glove with an enzyme solution; decomposing, by the enzyme solution, the biodegradable material that is distributed throughout the outer surface of the glove, thereby forming a grip surface of the glove comprising an open-cell structure within the outer surface (216); and drying the glove to form a final glove comprising the grip surface (218).

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods pertaining to gloves for protection of a wearer's hand. According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, disclosed is a glove. The glove may include a glove body comprising a cuff portion, a palm portion, a thumb portion, and finger portions. The plurality of finger portions comprises at least one of an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a pinky finger portion. The glove may include a plurality of impact disbursement pads. The impact disbursement pads comprise finger pads, knuckle pads, metacarpal pads, and a thumb pad. The glove may include a webbing portion and knuckle pads. The glove body is formed from a first material, the webbing portion is formed from a second material, and the impact disbursement pads are formed from a third material.

Abstract: A method for producing a knitted fabric part which is knitted from at least one thread and which in one or a plurality of regions on the knitted fabric external side and/or the knitted fabric internal side is equipped with a coating, wherein, for configuring the coating, a material comprising free-flowing particles is applied in the region to the knitted fabric, said material subsequently being melted or fused by heating, whereupon the material is cooled while forming the coating.

Abstract: A scraper glove is provided and includes a glove body including one or more finger sleeves; and one or more scraper elements. Each of the scraper elements includes a receptacle portion positioned within a respective one of the finger sleeves to accept one or more fingers of a user, and a scraping portion with one or more scraping edges extending from a tip of a corresponding finger sleeve and integrally connected to the corresponding receptacle portion, wherein the scraping portion is configured to scrape a plant-based medium.

Abstract: A garden glove features a body formed from two pieces of material that are sewn together to include a number of finger portions. Webs extend between the finger portions and are delineated from the finger portions by stitching.

Abstract: A glove for facilitating grasping a fish while scaling, gutting, cleaning, and cutting the fish. The glove has four elongated finger portions and an elongated thumb portion extending from a palm region. A plurality of fish scaling blades is disposed on several outer surface of the glove. The glove is typically formed from a material typically having a roughened texture and is impervious to the fish cleaning by-products such as fish entrails, fish scales, and the like. An opening allows access of a hand of a wearer to a hollow interior portion and to fingers and the thumb. An optional flashlight and/or sharpening stone may be attached to the glove.

Abstract: A glove that includes a polymeric, elastomeric, or latex composition including a blend of a polyurethane material, an acrylonitrile-butadiene material and an ethylene vinyl acetate material; at least one of a carnauba or a modified polyethylene wax; and hard filler particles having a hardness greater than 4 Mohs or more, thereby increasing the abrasion-resistance and/or cut-resistance of the glove, is disclosed.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides improvements to partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. The improvements of said gloves primarily comprising grip enhancers on the dorsal portion of these gloves, on the side or sides of any existing digital segments, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A grip assist apparatus that may be worn on either hand that includes a gripping portion that includes an insert designed to prevent lifting bars to come into contact with an area of vulnerability in the center of the palm, which is prone to injury.

Abstract: A defensive or offensive weapon in the form of a mitten. The mantle of the mitten is either rigid or somewhat pliant. The interior of the mitten has located therein a cross bar to be grasped by a user to maintain the mitten on the arm of a user. The outer surface of the glove weapon has located thereon a plurality of outwardly directed spikes having pointed ends. The other end of the spikes has a screw threaded end which is screwed through the mantle of the mitten. The outer surface of the glove weapon has a plurality of dimples thereon, whereby each of the dimples has the screw end of the spike passing there through resulting in stabilizing each of the spikes in an outward direction.

Abstract: A yoga garment wrap, one each for the hand and the foot, each including opposite, external-surface-contact, and external-surface-non-contact side structures extending between open front and rear ends, and elastomeric, inter-digit, motion-and-escape-restraining straps, or a single strap, spanning the wrap's open front end, and interconnecting, the wrap's two side structures. The contact side structure includes an outer high-frictioning expanse, and a surface-to-surface loosely adjacent, inner moisture-wicking liner. Non-internally welted, or otherwise internally projecting seam structure units the lateral edges of the wrap's side structures.

Abstract: A workout glove can include an integrated wrist wrap. The workout glove comprises a hand portion within which a wearer's hand is placed and a wrist wrap attached to a proximal edge of the hand portion and configured to extend around the wearer's wrist when the wearer's hand is placed in the hand portion. The hand portion includes one or more open-ended sheaths through which corresponding one or more of the wearer's fingers extend and a thumb opening through which the wearer's thumb extends and which exposes the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities.

Abstract: A device used to smooth a material's surface with abrasion. More specifically, the device is in the form of a glove or mitten with an abrasive layer that is placed over, and secured on, a user's hand to protect the user's hand and to provide an agile and flexible range of motion while sanding a material's surface.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves and the use of said gloves, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Because of its unique finger configurations, grip enhancers, and/or its hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove now operable on for football quarterback's throwing hand and golfers, for example.

Abstract: A sanitary finger cap including: an insertion portion having a generally cylindrical shape and adapted to be fitted to a third knuckle of a finger connected to the center of a hand or to a portion of a second knuckle of the finger; and a grasping portion connected with one side of the insertion portion as a unitary body, in a shape of a general corn or pyramid in such a manner as to become small in thickness as it goes toward the other side thereof, and adapted to be fitted to a first knuckle as the end portion of the finger or to the second knuckle of the finger so as to grasp food thereon.

Abstract: A glove comprising a glove body made from fibers; and a plurality of convexities fixed at least on the palm side area of the external surface of the glove body, the convexities comprising a base material made of a rubber or a resin, and a filler contained in the base material.

Abstract: A nitrile-rubber medical exam glove composed of a glove body which is a flexible layer of nitrile-butadiene rubber having a chlorinated first surface forming a donning side and an un-chlorinated second surface forming a grip side. The elastomeric glove also includes a substantially uniform distribution of a release agent distributed over the un-chlorinated second surface of the glove body. The elastomeric glove has: (a) an average thickness of between about 0.03 to 0.12 mm in a palm region of the glove body as measured in accordance with ASTM D3767, procedure A; (b) an un-chlorinated second surface of the glove body characterized by a Surface Root Mean Square Roughness of from about 3.00 ?m to about 6.55 ?m; and (c) a failure rate of less than about 1 percent when the elastomeric glove is subjected to pinhole leak testing generally in accordance with ASTM D5151-06.

Abstract: A glove system that prohibits an aqueous solution used with a glove from running down an elevated arm onto a body of a user features a tubular glove hand component that is flexible. The system features a scrubber component located on a hand component palmar surface with a plurality of linear scrubber component reliefs located at each movable joint area of the hand component palmar surface. The system features a tubular glove arm component designed to cover a wrist and a forearm of the user. The system features a rigid glove cuff having a cylindrical cuff wall and an outer cuff wall. An intersection of a cylindrical cuff wall second end and an outer cuff wall second end features a direction reversing transition designed to offset an outer cuff wall inside surface from a cylindrical cuff wall outside surface an offset distance.

Abstract: The invention (C-Hold Safety Device) is designed to overcome the risk (e.g., needle sticks) currently associated with obtaining blood samples or inserting IV needles using C-Hold and other similar vein or arterial needle penetration procedures. The invention thus overcomes the reason for the prohibition of otherwise safe and efficient procedures for medical needle insertions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a covering (10) for a prosthetic hand. The covering (10) comprises a first layer (12) in the form of a glove or mitten configured to cover a prosthetic hand, with the first layer (12) comprising an elastomer. The covering (10) also comprises a second layer (14) disposed over at least part of a surface of the first layer (12), with the second layer being unitary and comprising polyurethane. At least one part of an interior surface of the first layer (12) is uncovered by the second layer (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and gloves having a polymer coating on at least a portion of the article or gloves's surface, wherein the polymer coating comprises a polyurethane dispersion made from the reaction product of an isocyanate functional prepolymer, a chain extender, and a chain terminator; and methods for making the same. The articles and gloves of the present invention have improved flexibility, breathability, dexterity and feel, and provide self-sanitizing and self-deodorizing capabilities and improved non-slip grip performance in dry, wet, humid and lubricated conditions.

Abstract: A glove with a coating layer of rubber containing air bubbles formed at least on the surface of a back portion of a glove base material made of fibers is provided, wherein the moisture permeability of the coating layer of the back portion ranges from 1000 to 9000 g/m2·24 hrs in terms of a measured value according to JIS L 1099 A-1 method (calcium chloride method) and the wear loss of the coating layer of the back portion is 40 mg or less in terms of a value measured after 100 revolutions by use of a tester, Nu-Martindale Abrasion and Peeling Tester, specified by EN ISO 12947-1, according to the European Standard EN 388; 2003. The glove of the present invention is excellent in moisture permeability and abrasion resistance of a back portion.

Abstract: A glove has a top panel and a bottom panel that together form a main glove body. Fingers, including an index finger and other fingers, extend from the main glove body, each of the fingers having a top side and a bottom side corresponding with the top panel and bottom panels of the main glove body. A thumb extends from the main glove body. A region, at a juncture of the index finger and the main glove body on or adjacent the top panel and/or the thumb, has an insulating pad covering a portion of the region.

Abstract: According to the various features, characteristics, and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partial hand covers and uses of said covers, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities.

Abstract: A puncture resistant animal handling glove includes a gauntlet and a dorsal hand portion made of a puncture resistant material; a palm portion and a thumb portion made of a flexible gripping material; and a plurality of finger portions made of the puncture resistant material and the flexible gripping material. The gauntlet, dorsal hand portion, palm portion, thumb portion, and the plurality of finger portions are secured together to form a unitary construction. Selected areas of the palm portion, the thumb portion and the plurality of finger portions made of the flexible gripping material are further made of a reinforcement material disposed on an inside of the flexible gripping material. The puncture resistant material provides a high degree of protection against animal bites and scratches and the flexible gripping material provides flexibility and dexterity while gripping an animal.

Abstract: A method of applying a graphic to an article is disclosed. The method includes applying a graphic to a backer material and covering the backer material with a clear protective layer, which may be silicone, to help prevent degradation of the graphic with time and use.

Abstract: An absorbant glove having an agitating feature. The glove is formed from a base material which exhibits a high degree of absorbancy. In order to achieve this high degree of absorbancy, the base material preferably exhibits a very large surface area, such as a synthetic lamb's wool. The glove additionally has one or more areas of a rough, bristled material which is efficient at transmitting mechanical forces from movement of the user's hand to the stain. The bristled material is preferably a synthetic fabric, such as that commonly used for indoor/outdoor carpeting. In certain embodiments, one band of bristled material is formed at an angle to a second band of bristled material, wherein the angle is substantially between 20 degrees and 60 degrees. In other embodiments, the angle is substantially between 30 degrees and 45 degrees.

Abstract: An athletic glove having at least one padded insert is provided. The padded insert comprises reticulated or open cell form, or a rubber formed into a matrix that allows ventilation paths.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glove that can reduce a humid feeling during usage while realizing a grip force, usability, workability, and breathability. The glove of the present invention includes a hand-shaped base layer (2a, 2b) made of fibers having a stretching property, a coating (3a, 3b) formed on the surface of the base layer (2a, 2b), at least on the surface of a palm of the base layer, and a plurality of breathing pores (4a, 4b) formed in the coating (3a, 3b), wherein the opening areas of the breathing pores (4b) when the glove is worn are larger than the opening areas of the breathing pores (4a) when the glove is not worn.

Abstract: Elastomeric articles, such as gloves are disclosed. The gloves include a primary matrix made from one or more elastomeric materials and a foam donning layer. In one embodiment, for instance, the donning layer can be formed from a polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam can be created from the reaction product of a polyurethane prepolymer and a solution containing water. The resulting foam can be hydrophilic and can absorb moisture for preventing moisture from being trapped between the primary matrix and a user's skin.

Abstract: A device used while cooking to retain utensils and protect a user's hand and forearm from grease splatters is herein described. The device comprises a glove body made of a flexible fire-resistant material with individual finger and thumb appendages for increased dexterity. The device extends from the hand portion toward a wearer's elbow where an elastic strap provides a seal which prevents heated grease from splattering inside of the glove. A pair of straps is located within the palm area to help retain spatulas, spoons, tongs, whisks, or other similar food preparation utensils. The straps are secured together with fasteners thereby allowing the straps to adjust to any size utensil handle.

Abstract: A method to prepare a flexible and breathable protective glove having excellent grip in both aqueous and oil environments includes coating an electrolyte treated glove liner substrate with a non-foamed dispersion of a polymeric material. The resulting semi-gelled polymeric coating which partially penetrates the depth of the glove liner substrate, is treated with a foamed solution of a surfactant, tenside or aerosol solution and the foam treated coating is overcoated with an electrolyte solution. In a resulting chemical or physical reaction, fine pores and cavities are formed in and on the polymer coating.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide anti-slip gloves which exhibit excellent anti-slipping effects under slippery conditions such as wet conditions caused by moisture, detergents or oils, provide an excellent durability in repeated use, keep down production costs, and can be used in various applications. The glove of the invention has an anti-slip layer comprising pulverized fragments of a foamed melamine resin, or a mixture of pulverized fragments of a foamed melamine resin and NBR particles contained in a resin or rubber formed on the surface thereof. The pulverized fragments of the foamed melamine resin are particulate subfragments obtained by pulverizing the foamed melamine resin. The foamed melamine resin has a three-dimensional lattice structure, and the pulverized fragments of the foamed melamine resin obtained by pulverizing the foam have cut limbs extending three dimensionally, which are obtained by cutting the lattice parts.

Abstract: A glove body, a barrier, and an abrasive layer form a flexible sanding device that fits over the hand of user to perform complex sanding operations on intricate or detailed objects. The glove body includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The finger portions and the thumb portion extend from the palm portion to form a continuous inner surface. The inner surface is covered by the barrier and is coextensive with the abrasive layer. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body on one surface. The abrasive layer is releasably attached to the opposite surface of the barrier. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body with a permanent adhesive or through sewing. The abrasive layer is releasably attached to the barrier through a releasable adhesive or through a hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: A roofing glove is provided. The roofing glove includes a fitted protective covering receivable to a hand of a user, at least one spike having an anchor and a sharp protrusion extending from the glove and narrowing at a distal tip, anchored within the covering at a first predetermined location, and at least one grip pad disposed upon the covering at a second predetermined location. The at least one spike and the at least one grip pad are adapted to grip a surface, or the like, upon a fall by the wearer of the glove to prevent further fall or slide.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a glove system including a glove and a wrist attachment. The glove has a base portion, which includes a first fastener. The wrist attachment includes one or more straps for enabling wearing of the wrist attachment on a human wrist, a functional feature, and a second fastener adapted to couple with the first fastener and for selectively attaching the first wrist attachment to the glove.

Abstract: Latex articles with geometrically defined surface structure providing enhanced grip characteristics in dry, wet or oily environment; and a method of making same comprising applying a polymeric coagulant coating to a smooth former surface, wherein the coating becomes tacky during drying, applying discrete coagulant particles of selected size, shape and distribution to the tacky coating to attach and protrude from the former surface with the polymeric coagulant coating, dipping the former into an aqueous latex emulsion, wherein the polymeric coagulant coating and the discrete coagulating particles destabilize the latex, thereby developing a latex layer, vulcanizing and stripping the latex article inside out, and dissolving the discrete coagulant particles in water or suitable solvents to reveal the geometrically designed texture with pre-selected size, shape and distribution of impressions providing improved dry, wet and oily surface grip by removal of a fluid boundary layer.

Abstract: An antibacterial and antiviral glove in accordance with the present invention inhibits and prevents growth and transmission of bacteria and viruses, has an opening and comprises an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer. The outer fabric layer has many microscopic pores and a rough surface. The microscopic pores prevent bacteria and viruses from passing through the outer fabric layer. The inner fabric layer connects to the outer fabric layer and allows water and air to pass through the layer in only one direction.

Abstract: A glove (10) for use by sports people and tradesmen includes a partial hand covering portion (12) having openings through which fingers and thumb can protrude. There is also a wrist covering portion (14) connected to the hand covering portion. The hand and wrist covering portions are adapted to absorb sweat. The glove also includes gripping means (18) formed on the palm side of the hand covering portion, and means for retaining the position of the glove during hand movement at locations where the hand covering portion meets the fingers and thumb and where the wrist covering portion meets the arm.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved medical or surgical glove. The glove may be constructed from any of a selection of resiliently flexible materials. The glove is of the type having four finger enclosures and four fingertips, a thumb enclosure and thumbtip, a hand portion with a palm surface and a backhand surface, and a wrist portion having an opening through which a user's hand is inserted. The disclosed glove features a variety of patterns of raised and/or textured sections on the exterior surface of the glove to provide enhanced gripping capability to a wearer. The medical or surgical glove may also be sterilized and may be color-coded to identify the specific material of which a glove is fabricated.

Abstract: A cleaning glove includes a glove body having a front surface, including a palm portion, and multiple finger stalls cooperatively joined together. A water-absorbent material is attached to a front surface of at least one finger stall and the palm portion of the glove body. Preferably, the water absorbent material is bonded onto the front surface of each finger stall. An abrasive scouring material is attached to the top surface of the water-absorbent material. Abrasive scouring material is also bonded onto a front surface of a thumb stall of the glove body.

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: 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 glove for gardening and other general utility uses is provided comprising a palm portion configured to substantially cover a user's palm and palm side surface of the user's fingers and thumb, and a back portion configured to substantially cover the back of a user's hand and back surface of the user's fingers and thumb. One or more gripping portions are provided on the palm portion, with the back portion and the gripping portion comprising the same design pattern. Alternatively, the back portion and the gripping portions may comprise different design patterns. The design pattern or patterns are intended to be aesthetically pleasing, with the pattern on the gripping portions also aiding in the functionality of the glove by improving gripping and dexterity.

Abstract: A method of applying a graphic to an article is disclosed. The method includes applying a graphic to a backer material and covering the backer material with a clear protective layer, which may be silicone, to help prevent degradation of the graphic with time and use.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partial hand covers and the use of said covers, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a glove having a fiber glove coated and impregnated with a polyurethane resin that is superior in wearing/removing efficiency and grip property between the glove and thumb and fingers and also in strength and flexibility. Another object is to provide a glove superior in workability, strength, durability, flexibility, as well as in waterproofness. A glove having a fiber glove coated and impregnated with a polyurethane resin characterized in that resin films or resin regions having uneven surface like a knit or weave pattern of the yarn are formed on a partial or entire surface in the impregnated resin regions on the inside surface by the resin impregnated from the outside surface to the inside surface, and the dynamic friction coefficient of the inside surface of the glove having the resin films or resin regions is 0.8 to 1.8.

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.

Abstract: A high-breathability hand glove for use over a bicycle handlebar by a cyclist, said glove including an exposed perforated palm area (12) and a few cushioning pads (16, 18) surrounding said palm area, said cushioning pads (16, 18) being closedly spaced from one another so as to define at least a few air channels being formed radially therebetween, said air channels for evacuating bodily moisture escaping from said perforated palm area, each one of said air channels (20, 22) destined to be narrower than the diameter of the bicycle handlebar so that the bicycle handlebar cannot close said air channels upon the hand globe hand engaging the bicycle handlebar.