Linings Patents (Class 2/164)
  • Publication number: 20090199319
    Abstract: Handwear and a method of making are provided in which a glove system includes a glove and a liner, the liner including an insulated dorsal panel, an insulated palmar panel, and a seam coupling the dorsal panel to the palmar panel, the seam having an uninsulated seam segment that facilitates flexion while maintaining the insulative properties of the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Nathan J.T. Jenkin
  • Publication number: 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: 20090126058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a protective glove (1) for protecting certain regions of a user's hand (2) against foreign bodies impacting with it such as bullets and/or stabbing or cutting devices, with a lining (4) made from a material that is not or not very resistant to stabs, cuts or incisions and is not bullet-proof, for example a textile fabric, a leather, a laminate or similar, comprising several glove fingers (10 to 14), and a glove top face (17) extends on an external surface (3) of the lining (4) in the region of finger top sides (19) and in a top hand region (15), and a bullet-proof and/or cut or stab inhibiting protective padding (20) is built up on or placed on certain regions of the glove top face (17) starting from a padding bottom face (21) and is attached to the lining (4) at joining points (22), and the protective padding (20) prevents penetration by foreign bodies impacting with it to a glove interior lying underneath it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ESKA Lederhandschuhfabrik
    Inventor: Paul Loos
  • Patent number: 7526817
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an article of apparel in the form of a hand-worn article, such as a mitten or glove. The hand-worn article has an inner lining into which the wearer's hand is inserted, an insulating layer covering the inner lining, and an outer cover covering all of the above. The insulating layer has varied insulation to provide multiple levels of insulation to the wearer's hand. The hand-worn article so formed is capable of providing enhanced comfort to the wearer's hand. Moreover, the present invention also relates to an insulating item, such as for use to make a body-worn article. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method of making a hand-worn article using the insulating layer to provide enhanced insulation and/or dexterity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Grandoe Corporation
    Inventor: Richard J. Zuckerwar
  • Publication number: 20090100574
    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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Laura Ponce, Peter Weiss
  • Publication number: 20090100565
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric which is bonded at selected points by use of a binder containing particles composed of filler material (a phase change material, among others) and which is not bonded at other selected points. The nonwoven fabric is characterized by a soft touch and good flexibility, and may be used as an interlining material or an intermediate layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Peter Grynaeus, Hans Rettig, Oliver Staudenmayer
  • Publication number: 20090089915
    Abstract: A work glove is disclosed that has an outer layer with a seam stitched with a high strength thread, an inner fabric layer and an intermediate liquid resistant layer therebetween. The liquid resistant layer and the fabric layer present a glove lining secured within the outer layer, with the fabric layer adapted to receive a wearer's hand. The glove preferably also has a cuff secured to an open end of the outer glove layer by a second seam stitched with the high strength thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen J. Franke
  • Publication number: 20090070909
    Abstract: A protective glove (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker. The glove (10) includes an outer shell (22), at least one liner (24, 28, 30) located inside of the outer shell (22), and a dead air space (34) located inside of the outer shell (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: William L. Grilliot, Mary I. Grilliot, Alan W. Schierenbeck
  • Publication number: 20090070916
    Abstract: A personal protective garment, preferably a glove, for protecting at least a portion of the body of a wearer is disclosed. The garment comprises a liner, an overlayer and at least one covering layer. The liner comprises a flexible material and is adapted to be worn on at least a portion of the body of the wearer. The overlayer comprises a milled polymer and is adapted to cover at least a portion of the liner and is secured to the liner. The covering layer comprises a polymer and is adhering to and covering at least a portion of the overlayer. The milled polymer is preferably milled rubber. Also disclosed is a method of making a personal protective garment, preferably a glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Mikhail Kassam
  • Publication number: 20090055992
    Abstract: Lightweight robust thin flexible latex gloves having areas of reinforcement at areas of high stretch and/or movement are provided. Gloves comprise a knitted liner having a plurality of stitches made from a first yarn having a denier 221 or less, the knitted liner comprising a plurality of finger components, a thumb component, and a palm component; and at least one reinforcement section located at a base of at least one finger component, at a base of the thumb component, in the palm component, or combinations thereof, and a polymeric latex coating. Reinforcement sections can be formed by plaiting, using yarn of a heavier denier, and/or forming Jacquard or transfer stitches. The liner can be knitted using with 70 to 221 denier nylon 66 multi-filament yarn. Methods of making and using the gloves are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Thompson, Dave Narasimhan, Jeffrey C. Moreland, Hafsah binti Mohd. Ghazaly
  • Publication number: 20090055993
    Abstract: A system includes a glove and a plurality of inserts, with each insert having a hand section and a border section. The user's hand is inserted into the interior of a first of the plurality of inserts, and then the hand section of the first insert is inserted inside the interior of the glove, with the border section of the first insert extending outside the glove. The user can then remove the glove and the first insert, and insert the user's hand into the interior of a second of the plurality of inserts, followed by inserting the hand section of the second insert inside the interior of the glove, with the border section of the second insert extending outside the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Pamela L. Fordham, Andre Miguel Fordham
  • Publication number: 20090038052
    Abstract: A utility glove having a palm side including a three dimensional molded palm portion formed of an elastomeric material with a thumb portion and at least one finger portion and a back side of the glove comprising a fabric material. The molded palm portion may have one or more of thickened areas for abrasion resistance, padded areas for comfort, flex grooves for improved movement and textured grip areas for improved grip. The molded palm portion may be formed of different elastomeric materials to take advantage of the different characteristics of the particular materials. A molded portion of the utility glove may be formed by placing a piece of fabric against a mold part formed in the shape of at least a portion of a hand, bringing a corresponding mold part into molding relation with the mold part in the shape of at least a portion of the hand and injecting an elastomeric material into the mold to form the molded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: David Gellis
  • Publication number: 20090019613
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a protective glove for lacrosse, hockey and like sports is disclosed. The protective glove can have a hand receiving portion that can include finger portions, a thumb portion, a metacarpal portion and a wrist portion. The hand receiving portion can have a dorsal side and a palm side. A plurality of protective elements that can include non-gel protective sections and at least one impact gel piece can be on the dorsal side of the hand receiving portion. A lower forearm portion can be attached to the hand receiving portion. An exemplary impact gel piece can be a polyurethane gel piece, which can be made substantially of polyurethane polymers and can be encapsulated. The exemplary impact gel piece can be disposed on at least a portion of one boundary between the thumb portion and metacarpal portion of an exemplary protective glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Carcaterra, John Gagliardi
  • 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: 7458106
    Abstract: A warming glove has a glove body including a palm side sheet, a back side sheet, and a connection member interconnecting lateral ends of the palm and back side sheets. The glove body has a wrist portion, a palm portion, a thumb portion, and finger portions. The lateral ends include lateral sides of the wrist, palm, thumb and finger portions. The connection member extends continuously and laterally from the lateral sides of the wrist portion to the lateral sides of the palm portion and from the lateral sides of the palm portion to the lateral sides of the thumb and finger portions. A heating element is disposed in the connection member. Preferably, the connection member is a fabric sleeve that receives loosely the heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Yue
  • Patent number: 7451496
    Abstract: A glove having a heat insulating barrier is disclosed. The heat insulating barrier is removably inserted into a zippered pocket or a weblike pouch, the pocket or pouch being positioned proximate the back of a user's hand. the heat insulating barrier acts to selectively reduce heat conduction from the back side of the hand, thereby allowing the user's hand or hands to remain warm in cold environments. The ability to stack a varying number of heat insulating layers in the pouch or pocket further allows the user to selectively control the warmth of the hand as the ambient temperature fluctuates during use. The zippered pocket or weblike pouch can have first and second opening to permit increased cooling through the back portion of the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Carey, Joseph H. Edwards
  • Publication number: 20080263738
    Abstract: A protective glove for working environments includes a protective member that cushions parts of the wearer's hand from impacts. The glove can be formed of a hollow shell defining a cavity that is configured to receive the hand of the wearer. The shell can be formed of nonwoven material other flexible, extensible material. The glove can include a protective member that can be formed of a layer of perforated foam material that has been attached to at least one portion of the glove. When attached to the glove to provide protection against impacts to the wearer's hand, the protective member is breathable and extensible when the glove is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Martin S. Shamis, David Lilley, Meara C. Kelley, Tim Reader
  • Publication number: 20080120754
    Abstract: A hand protector is provided that includes a body and friction inducing elements affixed to the body. The hand protector may equally accommodate either hand and therefore lack a handedness. The body of the protector may be formed from a temperature resistant material, such as aramid fiber, and by weaving the temperature resistant material. The friction inducing elements may be formed from a temperature resistant polymer, such as silicone, and may be in the form of elongated stripes. The friction inducing elements may be affixed on both sides of the protector so as to enable increased friction at a palm side when worn by either hand. At least some of the friction inducing stripes may run laterally across the palm of the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Wind of Trade, LLC
    Inventor: Jean-Camille Raymond
  • Patent number: 7062788
    Abstract: A thin, stretchable chemical vapor protective garment worn next-to-skin is disclosed. The protective undergarment is made of material that stretches and is capable of efficient elimination of air spaces between the undergarment and the user's body, thus enabling the user to wear other operational clothing over top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: The Minister of National Defence of Her Majesty's Canadian Government
    Inventors: Julie Tremblay-Lutter, E J Scott Duncan, Tannis Grant, Eva F. Gudgin Dickson, Ben Lacroix
  • Patent number: 6972148
    Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of functionalized beads covalently bonded to the elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Janssen
  • Patent number: 6905487
    Abstract: A manicure/pedicure glove for treatment of damaged skin areas and/or enhancing nail growth is presented. The glove comprises a single layer of breathable material having a second layer of material in a particular treatment area. The second layer of material is impregnated with a wax-based preparation and may or may not be separated from the external layer in the treatment area by a thin plastic film or exterior coating to ensure non-leakage. Alternatively, the glove may only cover the finger or toe tip. In use, the glove is provided. A hand or foot is inserted into the glove and the glove worn for a sufficient period to permit the wax-based preparation to penetrate into the treatment area. The glove is then removed and may be disposed or, or alternatively may be used for a specified number of repeated applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Maryann B. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6895598
    Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes a base portion for contacting a hand and a protective portion for providing cushioning for the hand. Seams that join the various elements of the base portion are located away from the portion of the apparel that contacts the palmar surface of the hand, thereby enhancing comfort. In addition, the base portion forms a pocket between the first and second digits that receives a portion of the protective portion, thereby decreasing peak compressive loads on the hand and between the first and second digits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Susan L. Sokolowski
  • Publication number: 20040231029
    Abstract: A disposable manual waste collection containment is in the form of a glove made of an un-tearable and air and moisture tight material. The glove is provided with a sealing assembly in the form of a re-sealable zipper secured to the sleeve portion of the glove near its opening. The zipper is secured to the outside surface of the glove and allows for selectively sealing the opening when the glove is turned inside out. The palm side of the hand portion of the glove is optionally provided with padding means allowing isolating the hand of the user from adverse feeling while manipulating waste material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Dany K. Kouri
  • Patent number: 6802081
    Abstract: The moisture-absorbent/releasable heat-generating intermediate material of the present invention is inserted between an outer material and a lining, both having a moisture-permeable/waterproof property, a windproof property and other desired properties, thereby constituting a heat-retaining article. It comprises a blend of a heat-retaining fiber including an air layer of not less than 50 ml per 1 gram and a moisture-absorbent/releasable heat-generating fiber. The moisture-absorbent/releasable heat-generating fiber generates heat by absorbing moisture in a vapor phase or in a liquid phase discharged from a human body and an immobile air layer formed by the heat-retaining fiber retains the heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Mizuno Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Ogino, Shigeru Aoyama
  • Patent number: 6772444
    Abstract: A combination of fiber materials for use as liner for chemical protective gloves is disclosed. The material consists of viscose, polyester and acrylic yarns knitted together either by plating or speckling. Glove liners made of these materials have higher moisture absorbency, faster drying time, improved functional fit and enhance hand dexterity. Depending on the application this invention can be used in combination with other types of gloves or independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: The Minister of National Defence of Her Majesty's Canadian Government
    Inventor: Julie Tremblay-Lutter
  • Patent number: 6718556
    Abstract: An improved article of hand-wear comprising a mitten or a glove having an additional finger or digital section of insulating material, corresponding to the finger section of the article of hand-wear. The article comprises: (a) an inner lining that is preferably moisture absorbent, into which the hand is inserted; (b) an insulating lining made of micro-fibers covering the inner lining; (c) a second insulating micro-fiber ““pouch”” or ““cap”” (hereinafter also ““macrocap””) over the integral fingers or digital section into which the first micro-fiber lining and inner lining is inserted; and (d) an outer cover covering all of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Richard J. Zuckerwar, Eric D. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20040031085
    Abstract: A glove for use in wet conditions which is a three dimensional glove construction having reduced seams and reduced seam junctions. The glove has surfaces including a suede leather or a synthetic suede leather outer layer and a waterproof breathable inner layer secured to the outer layer. The seams between the parts of the glove construction are covered by a waterproof seam sealer which creates a waterproof breathable glove which is not bulky and is three dimensional in pattern so that it fits the wearer's hand in active situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: John D. Widdemer
  • Patent number: 6684405
    Abstract: An examination or surgical glove having an inner coating of a compound which prevents the degranulation of mast cells which releases medicators of inflammation. The coating includes anti-mast cell and anti-inflammatory agents such cromolyn compounds and human type protease inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: John Lezdey
  • Publication number: 20030167555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner cloth for a glove which is inserted between a lining material contacting with a user's skin and an outer skin exposed to the outside and includes a certain connection member for thereby being fixed together with a lining material and an outer skin based on a sewing operation, so that it is possible to implement good moisture penetration, anti-cold, and waterproof functions. The inner cloth for a glove includes a pair of hand-shaped panel members which each include a certain size or area and an edge portion connected at a certain width, and a connection member which is arranged at a certain position of the pair of the panel members and is integrally formed when the panel members are connected, and is formed in a certain shape. The glove implements good moisture penetration, anti-cold and waterproof functions using the inner cloth of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Dong Sik Han
  • Patent number: 6594830
    Abstract: A glove liner which can be used in harsh environments to protect the user's hand from cuts and burns is disclosed. In so doing, the liners are made in two layers, with each layer performing a particular function. The inner layer is made from heat resistant material which will protect the user's hand from being burned in harsh environments. The outer layer is made from material which is cut resistant thereby preventing the user's hand from being cut or punctured and also preventing the heat resistant layer from being damaged. The liner is manufactured in such a manner as to provide the firefighter with maximum agility and mobility in his hand. The liner also protects the user in environments where the liner is not fully effective. In extremely harsh environments, it is conceivable that the user's hand may be burned. In such instances, the design of the liner allows the outer glove to be removed from the user's hand without damaging the skin of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Tony Geng
  • Patent number: 6581212
    Abstract: A protective garment for protection of body parts against cuts or puncture wounds comprising an inner layer, a protective layer and an outer layer, the protective layer being composed of a wire mesh of woven metal wires, the thickness of the metal wires being between 0.03 mm and 0.20 mm and the apertures in the wire mesh being between 0.05 mm and 0.45 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Adtex AS
    Inventor: Lars Petter Andresen
  • Publication number: 20030066120
    Abstract: A combination of fiber materials for use as liner for chemical protective gloves is disclosed. The material consists of viscose, polyester and acrylic yarns knitted together either by plating or speckling. Glove liners made of these materials have higher moisture absorbency, faster drying time, improved functional fit and enhance hand dexterity. Depending on the application this invention can be used in combination with other types of gloves or independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Julie Tremblay-Lutter
  • Publication number: 20020129436
    Abstract: A method of fitting a golf glove which includes the steps of: measuring a golfer's hand and retrieving measurement data; constructing a glove according to the measurement data, the glove including a glove portion having finger and thumb portions, dorsal and palm portions and a wrist portion. The dorsal and palm portions being designed to meet along a conjoining lateral edge to define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove also includes a pad made from a elastomeric, non-flowing gel-like polymer. The method also includes the step of positioning and dimensioning the pad adjacent the palm portion of the glove according to the measurement data such that the pad closely abuts a golf club grip which is held by the golfer during play. The pad is preferably positioned and dimensioned to protect the various aspects of the golfer's hand from shock and the translation of detrimental shock-related forces due to ball-to-club impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Rita Terris, Christopher S. Terris, Edward C. Meagher
  • Publication number: 20020116746
    Abstract: A glove for pumping gasoline includes an outer layer defining an exterior surface and an interior surface. The exterior surface is adapted for direct contact with objects exterior to the glove, and the interior surface is adapted to define a volume for receiving a hand. The glove is substantially leak-proof and defines a digits portion for covering substantially the fingers and the thumb of the hand and a palm portion for covering substantially the remainder of the hand. The glove is adapted to be partially reversible upon removal from the hand such that the digits portion is disposed substantially entirely within the resulting volume defined by and interior to the palm portion upon turning the interior surface outward so that gasoline disposed upon the digits portion is substantially disposed within the resulting volume defined by and interior to the palm portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Cathy D. Williams
  • Patent number: 6430750
    Abstract: A mechanical counter pressure glove system, that can be used in low-pressure environments such as outer space, is provided. The system includes a low friction base glove defining an internal volume for receiving a hand of a wearer. A pressure inducing glove is donned on the low friction glove so as to apply a mechanical pressure on the hand. The low friction material of the base glove facilitates donning of the pressure inducing glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Dietmar Tourbier, Mike Reddig, Christine W. Jarvis
  • Patent number: 6430751
    Abstract: A counter pressure glove system, that can be used in low pressure environments such as outer space, is provided. The system includes a pressure member, pressure inducing glove and a support member. The pressure member is disposed on the dorsal metacarpals and the palmar knuckles of a hand of a wearer. The pressure member applies a predetermined amount of pressure against the dorsal metacarpals and the palmar knuckles. The pressure inducing glove is donned on the hand. The pressure inducing glove applies a second predetermined pressure against the pressure member as well as against the exposed regions of the hand that are not covered by the pressure member. The support member is disposed on the pressure inducing glove and inhibits lateral and vertical displacement of the pressure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Dietmar Tourbier, Mike Reddig, Christine W. Jarvis
  • Patent number: 6381753
    Abstract: A protective glove with a plurality of fingers made of metal mesh material, adjacent fingers defining a crotch region therebetween and a plurality of web members each disposed across a crotch region joining adjacent fingers together providing a U-shaped cradle for improved comfort, stress relief, and wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Whiting and Davis, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis R. Smith, James P. Lattari
  • Patent number: 6345394
    Abstract: A rubber glove comprising a main rubber layer and an inner covering layer, bonded to the main rubber layer, containing resin particles is disclosed. The resin particles are partially exposed on the skin-contacting surface of the inner covering layer to an extent such that, among resin particles visually observed in unit area of the skin-contacting surface, resin particles having a maximum particle diameter of 2-20 &mgr;m have a total projected area ratio A of 5-50%, as defined by the formula: A(%)=B/C×100, where B is total projected area of resin particles with a maximum particle diameter of 2-20 &mgr;m, and C is the unit area. The rubber glove can be easily donned and pulled off, and resin particles do not fall or do fall off only to a very slight extent upon donning or pulling off, and, when the inner covering layer is placed in contact with each other, the layer does not easily stick to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Zeon Corporation
    Inventors: Misao Nakamura, Toshihiro Inoue
  • Publication number: 20010047535
    Abstract: The device for facilitating the application and removal of dive gloves including a hand-conforming member formed of a spun-bonded high-density polyethylene or olefin fiber material. The hand-conforming member has a slick exterior surface. The hand-conforming member has an interior area suitable for receiving a human hand entirely therein. The member includes a top layer that is sewed around its periphery to a bottom layer. A wrist portion is connected to a hand-conforming member and is formed of the same material as the hand-conforming member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: Michael R. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20010025382
    Abstract: The present invention is aimed at providing a lining element for a baseball glove and a baseball glove in which this lining element is used so that the bottom end portions of the thumb glove element and of the index finger glove element of the outer glove element cannot tear due to the impact when a ball is caught. Furthermore the present invention provides a lining element for a baseball glove, which is hand-shaped and comprises a front sheet to which finger parts are provided so as to extend from the bottom end portion, and a back sheet which is positioned on the back of the respective finger parts of the front sheet and forms the finger glove elements, wherein a fitting portion having through-holes for passing through a lace is provided between the thumb and index finger glove elements of said lining element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Applicant: KSK Co., Ltd., Akune-shi, Japan
    Inventor: Hideaki Murai
  • Patent number: 6260203
    Abstract: A protective glove for hair stylists including a glove portion comprised of an open wrist portion for receiving a hand therein. The glove portion has a palm portion, a back portion, a thumb portion, an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a pinkie finger portion. The thumb portion, the middle finger portion, the ring finger portion, and the pinkie finger portion each have an open upper end whereby tips of these fingers of the hand are exposed. The glove portion includes an internal padded layer and an external fabric layer. The glove portion includes a thermal shield disposed over the external fabric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventor: LeArnetta Battle
  • Patent number: 6233742
    Abstract: A pair of gloves includes one of the two gloves having a reversible storage pocket or bag affixed between an exterior shell and an inner liner with a zippered closure. When stored within the glove, the gloves may be used as is normal. When the user is ready to remove and store the gloves, the zipper may be opened and the storage bag reversed out from between the shell and liner to form a storage bag within which the same glove as well as its matching free pair member may be folded into and the same zipper re-closed to carry both gloves within the storage bag. One or more belt straps or loops may be provided on the exterior of the storage bag to allow it to slipped onto a belt or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Aquarius Ltd.
    Inventor: Kristin E. Yungkurth
  • Patent number: 6195803
    Abstract: A sports activity glove is formed from a flat sheet of material, such as leather, cloth, or synthetic material, and has a wear-resistant outer side and an inner side which contacts the palm of the wearer. The glove contains a thumb hole, and the user inserts a thumb into the thumb hole and wraps the glove about the hand, fastening it at the back of the hand by means of a hook and loop fastener. The inner side of the glove is coated with a pressure-sensitive, heat activating adhesive, which sticks to the hand and prevents the glove from slipping when in use. The adhesive is hypoallergenic to avoid irritating the hand of the wearer. The glove may be put on and taken off repeatedly without reducing the efficacy of the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventors: Marsha A Russell, Paul Robbat, John J Richard
  • Patent number: 6128785
    Abstract: A waterproof glove with a shaft incorporating a hand insertion opening and a shaft edge located at the hand insertion opening side and consisting of a shell material. A waterproof cuff sleeve with a lower cuff edge is arranged inside of the shaft such that it lies below the shaft edge by a predetermined underlength and is connected with the shaft edge and with an upper cuff edge that projects over the shaft edge by a predetermined overlength. A sleeve accomodation groove is formed between the shaft and the sleeve cuff so that a lower end area of a wearer's garment sleeve can be inserted into the sleeve accomodation groove. A groove base formed in the lower cuff edge is sealed so that water from the sleeve accomodation groove cannot reach the interior of the glove. The overlength of the cuff sleeve is dimensioned such that when the wearer holds the hand in such a position that water can accumulate in the sleeve groove, water from the sleeve groove cannot reach the upper edge of the cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Reinhard Sommeregger
  • Patent number: 6125473
    Abstract: A thumb section for a goalkeeper's glove including inner and upper thumb portions connected along ball-side, gusset-side and tip regions by a seam forming a seam join, a latex layer provided on an outer side of the inner hand thumb portion of the seam, and a latex accessory layer enveloping a ball-side portion of the seam join and formed as a continuation of the latex layer, with the latex accessory layer lying on the upper hand thumb portion and being connected thereto by a separate seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventor: Peter Hochmuth
  • Patent number: 6115842
    Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove including a thumb section having a latex layer for covering an outer side of an inner hand portion of the thumb section and overlapping the gusset-side elongate region of the thumb section and passing into a latex accessory layer covering upper hand portion of the thumb section, and a leather piece for covering the upper hand portion of the thumb section with and connected with the latex accessory along a free edge of the latex accessory layer with a first seam, and connected with the inner hand portion of the thumb section along the ball-side elongate region of the thumb section with a second seam, and with the leather piece flatwise abutting the latex accessory layer along its stitched free edge and in the tip region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventor: Peter Hochmuth
  • Patent number: 6055671
    Abstract: A personal article, in particular a filling type patternized glove, includes an outer layer, a lining inner layer, a filling medium layer disposed intermediate of the outer and inner layer, and a filling medium filling and discharging controller. The outer layer has a surface provided with various decorative patterns of one or more colors formed by dyeing, printing or coating. The patterns together with a changeable filling medium in the filling medium layer enhance the decorative effect of the glove while providing a health-promoting function. Besides, the glove is made of a foldable material to facilitate carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Chiang Fung-Ming
  • Patent number: 6012170
    Abstract: A glove or mitten, and method of making the same, includes a hand shaped liner disposed inside a shell. The glove or mitten shell includes a palm section having a central portion, at least one finger portion extending from the central portion, a thumb portion extending from the central portion, and a plurality of elastic members attached to the finger portions and thumb portion by a zig-zag shaped stitch to bias the finger/thumb portions toward the central portion. The elastic members help a wearer bend the finger portions of the glove toward the central portion for easier and more comfortable gripping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Joo-In Kim
  • Patent number: 5946727
    Abstract: A mitt enhances the sense of touch when worn on a hand of a user as an object is touched with the palm side of the fingertips. The apparatus is formed of an enclosure of first and second layer of a pliable and elastic material, a lubricant, and a third layer of sheet material. The first and second layers are sealed together along their perimeter to form the enclosure. The lubricant inside the enclosure is present in a quantity and with sufficient lubricity that the coefficient of kinetic friction between the walls of the enclosure is less than the coefficient of kinetic friction between the fingertips and the enclosure and less than the coefficient of kinetic friction between the object being touched and the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Inventive Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Wright, Brad E. Wright
  • Patent number: 5922336
    Abstract: For the purpose of applying, over the surface of the skin, active substances which irritate the skin or smell bad. A glove is manufactured from foil with a coating that contains microcapsules that can be burst open by pressure, and the active substance applied to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Deotexix Inc.
    Inventor: Gerold Tebbe