Abstract: A body suit liner is removably attachable to an outer body suit. Glove liners are removably attachable to outer gloves. Foot cover liners are removably attachable to outer foot covers. A hood liner is removably attachable to an outer hood. The outer gloves are removably attachable to distal ends of outer body suit sleeves. The outer glove can be attached to the outer body suit sleeve whether or not the glove liner has been attached to the outer glove. The outer foot covers are removably attachable to distal ends of outer body suit legs. The outer foot cover can be attached to the outer body suit leg whether or not the foot cover liner has been attached to the outer foot cover. The outer hood is removably attachable to the outer body suit. The outer hood can be attached to the outer body suit whether or not the hood liner has been attached to the outer hood. The body suit liner, glove liner, foot cover liner and hood liner are constructed of material which is insulative and absorbent.

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

Abstract: A new cleaning glove for cleaning and/or treating various surfaces, such as on vehicles. The inventive device includes a flexible hand covering member defining a pocket for receiving the hand of a user therein. The flexible hand covering member includes a plurality of finger portions, preferably five finger portions, for covering the fingers on the hand. The hand covering member also includes separate pile areas formed on a front surface thereof, while the back surface is substantially free of pile. The hand covering member is made from an inner cloth layer, a middle liquid-resistant layer, and an exterior cloth layer, and has a cut formed in the back side thereof in order to accommodate different hand sizes.

Abstract: A glove made with thin latex or rubber material is suitable for carrying out medical or other delicate procedures while maintaining comfort by creating air pockets inside the glove. The inner layer of the glove has projections or granules so that the contact surface between the glove and the hand is reduced. The glove has a plurality of convexed projections formed on the inner surface so that the convexed projections are in contact with the hand and creates air pockets or buffers in the immediate vicinity of the convexed projections. The glove can be easily made by using a mold having concaved indents or spots and dipping the mold into a pool of liquid latex or rubber and then peeling the glove off of the mold. Each finger tip of the glove may be devoid of the convexed projections to enhance sensitivity.

Abstract: A sports glove (2) having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an anti-slip member (6) attached to the inner surface of the glove (2), the anti-slip member (6) being such that it is a foamed polyvinyl chloride anti-slip member having a first side which is attached to the inner surface of the glove (2) and a second side which is opposite the first side and which is engaged by a hand (4) when the glove is worn, and the second side of the anti-slip member (6) being such that it has a smooth surface which is effective to grip the hand (4) and thus act to reduce slipping of the glove (2) with respect to the hand (4).

Abstract: A multi-layered barrier glove having high tactility and dexterity characteristics includes an outer shell fabricated from relatively flexible and durable material, and a barrier insert disposed underneath the shell and fabricated from gas permeable, liquid impermeable material. An inner layer or insert may further be provided for adding comfort to the wearer. Specifically, the outer shell is a knit glove made out of aramid fibers for providing durability, cut resistance, and fire resistance identified by non-melt and non-flammable properties. The barrier insert is fabricated from porous polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") that is shaped to fit inside the outer shell. The barrier insert provides the user with the barrier protection to protect the user's skin, while still maintaining the breathability.

Abstract: A protective glove system having at least two components including a waterproof and water vapor permeable inner glove component that provides a barrier against allergens and an outer glove component that is liquidproof. A method of using the glove system is also provided. Protective shoe systems, body suits, and headgear systems are also provided.

Abstract: A hand covering in the form of a glove which is water proof and provides protection against cutting, puncturing and lacerations as well as thermal insulation for protection against burning of the user's hand when grasping hot objects. A raised silicone pattern is formed on the palm portion of the glove to enhance the heat insulating and gripping abilities of the hand covering.

Abstract: A designer fingernail glove is provided and consists of a palm portion for covering a palm of a hand of a wearer. A plurality of finger stalls communicate with the palm portion for covering the fingers of the hand. The finger stalls have top openings at their distal ends, to align with elongated fingernails on the fingers. Components are for expanding the top openings, when the elongated fingernails are inserted through the top openings. The top openings will fit snugly about the elongated fingernails, to prevent water and dirt from entering the finger stalls.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is ball-catching glove having a front portion and a back portion defining a hand space therebetween, an opening at an edge of the glove which is configured for passage of the hand of the wearer into the hand space, and an elastic liner formed in the hand space and connected to the front portion. The liner is configured to draw the wearer's hand toward the front portion, thereby providing for improved control by the wearer in opening and closing the glove.

Abstract: A mitten is provided with pouches for receiving packages of heat transfer material. The packages of heat transfer material are inserted into the pouches and the mitten is placed in a microwave to heat the material or in a freezer to cool the material. After sufficient heating or cooling, the mitten may be removed and placed on the user's hand to provide hours of warmth or cold. The mitten may be provided with velcro.TM.-type fasteners so as to secure the mitten around the arm of the user.

Abstract: A flexible, uncoated glove made from nonmetallic fabric comprising at least one fiber is disclosed. The glove is characterized by either weighing no more than about 30 g or having a thickness of no more than about 1.25 mm (0.05 inch), being cut resistant over some portion thereof by enduring without cutting through at least 5 cycles of an impact cam cut test, having compliance so that the wearer has a high degree of tactility, and having a cut resistance of at least 5 cycles of an impact cam cut test after a disinfectant treatment with sodium hypochlorite. The gloves are particularly useful in the medical field where they provide excellent cut protection and can be disinfected at least once while maintaining an acceptable level of cut resistance. In an alternate embodiment, a similarly characterized glove is made from a layer of fibrous material adhered to a surface of an elastomeric glove without being fully encapsulated thereby.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an improved waterproof glove is disclosed. A waterproof membrane and a cloth lining are laminated together to make a glove lining material. Then, front and back hand portions shaped as the front and back of a hand are cut out of the glove lining material. An opening is provided in the front portion for the thumb. A thumb portion is cut out of the glove lining material. An adhesive is silk screened onto the edges of the front and/or back hand portions. The edges of the front hand portion are then high frequency welded to the edges of the back hand portion to form the glove liner. The thumb portion is sewn onto the front hand portion and waterproof sealing tape is applied over the stitches to maintain the waterproof integrity of the glove liner. The glove liner is inserted into an outer glove shell for durability.

Abstract: A protective glove for improving tactile sensitivity between a wearer's hand and a selected object includes a plurality of finger stalls extending away from the dorsal and palmar surfaces of the glove. The protective glove has an outer glove layer and an inner glove layer attached to the outer glove layer within the outer glove layer, the outer and inner glove layers having inner and outer surfaces. A plurality of elongated adhesive members extend between the inner and outer glove layers and secure the inner surface of the outer glove layer and the outer surface of the inner glove layer. A hollow channel is formed between a pair of successive strips of the plurality of strips. At least one opening may be selectively formed on the inner glove layer so as to expose a corresponding portion of the inner surface of the outer glove layer through the at least one opening.

Abstract: An improved design for an anti-slip glove is disclosed. The surface of the glove is adapted to provide an especially strong bond between the palm and/or fingers of the glove and the club, racket or other piece of sports equipment which the athlete is holding, pulling or pushing. The improved anti-slip glove utilizes a thermoplastic polyurethane film panel, incorporated into the glove's design at key pressure points, which is selected to exhibit a strong physical bond with the rubber, plastic, leather or other composite materials used to manufacture the hand grips that are a part of hand-held sporting equipment. The anti-slip panel may be attached separately to the palm and fingers of the glove or made an integral part of the glove.

Abstract: A footwear article and the method of making the same which will allow water vapor due to perspiration to transpire through the article but will prevent liquid water from external sources from reaching the wearer's foot. One form of the footwear article of the invention comprises a sock which is of three-ply construction with the inside and outside plies being knit and the intermediate ply being made from an elastomeric polyurethane film. The three plies are uniquely bonded together using a pliant, waterproof adhesive.

Abstract: A glove having a glove body and a thumb casing whose attachment to the golf body is reinforced with a piece sewn at the thumb casing-to-body attachment area and sewn below such attachment area.

Abstract: An inner lining for an item of equipment used at least temporarily to cover parts of the body includes at least one layer of cut sections, at least one textile material (2) and at least one semipermeable membrane (1), attached together on joining lines. The individual layers are thereby assembled over their entire areas in a non-slip and semipermeable manner. The joining lines (8a) of the membrane parts (1', 1") are welded, while those (8b) of the parts (2', 2") of a first textile material are joined independently of the membrane (1), preferably by sewing.

Abstract: In a golf glove made of leather, a mesh-cloth is mounted or attached to at least a portion of the inside of the glove body corresponding to the plam and portions of the inside thereof corresponding to the bulb of each of the four fingers except the thumb.

Abstract: A glove for the protection of the hand of a welder from heat and burning during welding operations, includes a leather outer shell having a thickness in the range of about 0.8 to about 1.9 millimeters. The glove, within the outer shell, further includes an open-cell compressible flame retardant intermediate foam-like layer having a thickness in the range of about 2.3 to about 4.5 millimeters, a density in the range of about 1.5 to about 25 kilograms per cubic meter, and a porosity and compressibility in the range of about 25 to about 75 percent. The innermost layer of the glove, opposing the hand of the user, constitutes a felt-like cotton layer having a multiplicity of convection passages, said layer having a thread strand density characteristic in the range of about 5 to about 30 strands per lineal inch, a thickness in the range of about 1 to about 3 millimeters, and a density in the range of about 100 to about 200 kilograms per cubic meter.

Abstract: A multi-layer waterproof fireman's glove is disclosed. The inner liner of the glove is sewn to a moisture barrier layer in an inside/out position at tip extension portions that extend from the moisture barrier. The tip extension portions are formed beyond a line of sealing in the moisture barrier layer. The location of the stitches on the moisture barrier layer is thus outside the sealed region surrounding the hand. The moisture barrier layer is then reversed back over the inner liner such that it overlies the inner liner and attachment tabs are applied at each of the fingertips. The attachment tabs are then sewn to the exterior glove layer, which is in an inside/out position during attachment. The exterior glove layer is then reversed back over the moisture barrier/inner liner combination.

Abstract: A protective glove pad for use by a baseball player configured to be positioned between the palm of the player's hand and the interior of a baseball glove to protect the palm of the hand from injury when catching a baseball comprising an enlarged palm pad portion of graduated thickness having an elongated finger pad portion extending outwardly therefrom to selectively position and retain the protective glove pad in the baseball glove.

Abstract: A heated garment such as a mitten, glove or sock, for heating at least a portion of the body part with a heater pack. The mitten, glove or sock covers at least a portion of a body part and has at least one opening for insertion of the body part. A chamber assembly is coupled to the inside of the garment for creating an elongated chamber in the garment accessible through the garment opening. A pocket assembly is coupled to the garment for receiving the heater pack and is adapted to be removably inserted to the elongated chamber. Inserting the pocket assembly with the heater pack into the elongated chamber of the garment transmits heat to the wearer's covered body part in an efficient fashion without unnecessarily restricting mobility or increasing bulkiness.

Abstract: A glove for use by medical personnel which is adapted to help prevent accidental injuries when handling needles includes a first discrete layer of flexible material which has a pore size smaller than the diameter of a needle. The first layer forms a glove with an optional opening in the fingerprint area of the index finger stall and middle finger stall. The glove also includes a second discrete layer of flexible material which also has a pore size which is smaller than the diameter of a needle. This second layer is permanently attached to selected areas of the first layer. The selected areas comprise all of the thumb stall, and lateral sides of the index finger stall and middle finger stall. Preferably, the fingernail region is not covered by the second layer and backsides of the first distal joint portion of the index and middle finger stall are covered. A V-opening for the back side of the glove includes two distinct fastening devices.

Abstract: A lined glove construction having an outer shell and waterproof liner. The liner has all of its dimensions except one, proportioned to the corresponding dimensions of the hand of the wearer. Only the finger lengths of the liner are longer than the proportioned length of the fingers of the wearer. The liner is located in the glove next to the outer shell. Where the glove includes an inner insulation liner, the added length of the finger parts of the liner is correlated to the thickness of the insulation liner.

Abstract: An article of clothing is disclosed which is made from two outer layers of a knit fabric material and an intermediate layer of flexible windbreak material between the two knit layers. The windbreak material is a woven material which effectively blocks the flow of air and at least some of the threads from which it is woven are threads having an elastic core and staple fibers covering the core, such as spandex. Various articles of apparel may be manufactured from the fabric material, including gloves, hats, socks, suits, and scarves. Also disclosed is a headband that has fasteners for removably attaching to a hat and a narrow portion at the forehead and a wider portion at the ears and back of neck so as to cover the adjacent portions of a wearer's body.

Abstract: An insulated glove that has an increased area heat pocket and reduced length long finger portions. Each long finger portion is adapted to loosely fit each finger and thereby allow heated air to flow from the heat pocket outwardly to the fingertips. In the preferred embodiment, an oversized outer glove shell is used to enable the loose fit of the long finger portions.

Abstract: A glove or glove lining includes a bladder partially filled with a heat-transferring liquid. The bladder is contained within the glove shell and may be bonded to the glove lining. A pocket within the glove and preferably in the wrist area of glove contains an exothermic or endothermic chemical pack. The pocket and chemical pack are sufficiently close to the bladder to heat or cool the liquid in it. The heated or cool liquid is circulated from the wrist area to the fingertips area of the glove by gravity and by natural hand motions of the wearer's hand. This transfers the heat or coolness of the liquid through the bladder ultimately to the adjoining tissue of the hand.

Abstract: A dual mode athletic glove that includes an outer shell contoured to define a body section having finger sections radiating therefrom, the front surface of the body section forming a palm zone. Disposed within the outer shell and conforming thereto is an inner liner. A relatively stiff, flexible plate, interposed between the outer shell and the inner liner, is placed behind the palm zone as a backing therefor, whereby when the glove is worn by a player, then in its catching mode an incoming ball can be received in the palm zone and grasped by the finger sections of the glove. In the whacking mode of the glove, the finger sections are outstretched and the incoming ball is struck by the plate-backed palm zone which then functions as a paddle.

Abstract: The invention is a protective type mitten or glove for use as a toy with which to play with a kitten, cat, or similar sharp toothed and/or clawed animal (i.e., raccoon, ferret, etc.). The glove extends well up the forearm past the wrist, nearly to the elbow. The invention is provided with eyes and/or a nose that rattles. In addition, it has a protective material, such as heavy denim, leather, vinyl or the like, between the outer covering and the inner lining. Alternatively, if the protective inner material is sufficently protective to a hand and arm, the lining may be omitted.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there is provided a protective glove for use with protective coveralls of the type having an outer shell fabric of woven aramid fabric covered by a liquid impervious layer and an inner, multilayer thermally insulating liner fabric of at least one layer of low density nonwoven fabric fastened to a woven fabric. The protective glove includes an outer glove fabricated by sewing from the outer shell fabric of the coveralls. A liner glove is provided within the outer glove and is fabricated by sewing from the multilayer liner fabric of the coveralls. The inner and outer gloves are attached together at the cuffs but is otherwise unattached to the outer glove. The protective glove also includes a continuous intermediate glove fabricated from a waterproof breathable expanded polymeric membrane which is provided between the outer glove and the inner glove.

Abstract: A glove comprising a front sheet (9) and a back sheet (10). At least one of the sheets consists of an outer layer (12) and an inner layer (13) made of polymeric films. The layers are bound to each other. The faces (18) facing each other of at least two adjacent layers (12, 13) are independent from each other so as to allow relative movement (M) between the two layers (12, 13).

Abstract: A glove is generally insulated except the thumb and forefinger, enabling a person such as a policeman to operate a pistol without removal of the glove. The glove includes a hand covering having a main body and further consisting of five separate finger stalls, which permits the glove to be worn normally full time like a conventional glove, while at the same time permitting operations generally involving relative manual dexterity, such as involving opposing-appendage grasping operations, or trigger or button actuation operations.

Abstract: A protective glove pair, comprising an outer glove and an inner glove within the outer glove, the inner glove being optionally removable from the outer glove, wherein the outer glove comprises a glove body and protective finger and thumb portions, the protective portions comprising open-ended tubes from the glove body to cover the fingers and thumb to a distance between the metacarpophalangeal joints and the distal knuckle of each finger and thumb, and the inner glove being flexible and tight fitting to the hand and comprising a natural or synthetic rubber or synthetic polymer.

Abstract: Physical therapy appliances for use in treatment of minor muscle, ligament, joint and similar injuries to promote healing and comfort during periods of both physical activity and physical inactivity comprising generally sleeve-like wraps of a heat-retaining composite material of resilient foam bonded between a single-jersey knit cover and a pile-surface inner knit fabric which stimulates the skin surface, wicks perspiration away from the skin surface and permits circulation of air adjacent to the skin surface beneath the foam layer.

Abstract: A glove liner of superior absorbency, comfort and utility is disclosed. The liner is of unitary construction, and includes a substantially tubular body portion of absorbent, stretchable material having a uniform width along its entire length. The body portion includes a side opening sized to accommodate a user's thumb. A second side opening for the user's little finger may also be provided across from the first side opening. At the top of the body portion, multiple finger openings are provided. The entire liner is of seamless construction and minimal weight. The unitary design for the liner is especially suited for mass production, and the final product is highly moisture-absorbent and comfortable.

Abstract: Clothing items including at least one sewn-in liquid cushioned bladder conforming to one or more pressure points experiencing friction or repeated shocks. Distributed through vents and sealed islands define one or more endless channelways to facilitate moisture transfer and assure even liquid distribution with body movement. Associated vented, wicking coverings transfer perspiration away from the bladder and wearer. Preferred embodiments include pantswear, gloves and an improved bladder containing seat cushion.

Abstract: A firefighter's glove which is waterproof. The glove has a plurality of layers. One of the layers is of waterproof material. The waterproof layer is attached to a thermal barrier layer which is within the waterproof layer. A sealing piece covers the attachment portion of the waterproof layer and prevents water from entering the waterproof layer at the attachment portion. The sealing piece is also attached to an abrasion resistant layer which covers the waterproof layer. Thus, the layers are attached together, and water is prevented from entering the waterproof layer.

Abstract: A flexible fire-retardant and heat insulating inner glove is mounted within and cemented to a flexible, watertight, vapor-permeable plastic glove. A flexible reinforcement element having the outline of the plastic glove, with fingers somewhat longer than the fingers of the plastic glove, is cemented to one face of the plastic glove, in substantial registry therewith, the fingers of the reinforcement element extending beyond the fingers of the plastic glove to provide securement tabs. These securement tabs are stitched or tacked to the tips of the fingers of a reversed (i.e., inside-out) leather glove, which is then pulled over (i.e., reversed so as to be outside-out) the plastic glove and reinforcement element.

Abstract: There is provided a multicolored gauntlet with at one design seal applied to the inner surface of a selected area of the gauntlet. The gauntlet having three different color portions. The multicolored gauntlet is prepared by partially immersing a mold into a body of transparent or translucent resin to form a main body of the gauntlet on the mold, after the removal of the mold from the resin, applying at least one design seal to a selected area of the main body, partially immersing the mold into a body of colored adhesive to color a portion of the main body, after the removal of the mold from the colored adhesive, applying a paste layer to a substantial portion of the main body including the selected area and colored portion and flocking fibers on the paste layer.

Abstract: An athletic training glove having a plurality of layers which includes a hand defining pocket, an outer backing layer and a resilient foam layer disposed between the pocket and the backing layer. Perforations may be provided for ventilation. The glove may be provided with a protective layer on the palm to accommodate wear during normal use. The sides of the finger portions extend beyond the lateral edges of the fingers to assist in exercising the hand.

Abstract: An absorbent liner for wear beneath a rubber glove. A back portion overlies the back of the hand and is secured by closure pieces to the wearer's wrist. Attached to the back portion are tubular members for placement about the inner segments of the fingers without detracting from the sense of touch. The liner may be of an elastic nature. A modified form of the absorbent liner utilizes elastic tubular fabric with finger receiving tubular members having openings therein for momentary hooked engagement with the finger ends during donning of a rubber glove.

Abstract: An improved glove for cyclists is disclosed. The glove comprises a flexible shell including a palm side, an outside, glove fingers and a glove thumb. Resilient padding is permanently secured to the palm side of the glove shell, and extends substantially from the heel of the palm side of the shell toward the glove fingers and across the crotch area between the glove index finger and the glove thumb. The padding comprises an elastomeric layer, a layer of fibrous batting, and an external layer.

Abstract: A thin fabric wind resistant mitten, made primarily of a fabric having an air permeability of less than 15 cubic feet per minute per square foot at 0.5 inches head of water, and preferably having a wear resistant palm portion and an extendable trigger finger, may be used over or in place of anti-contact gloves. The wind resistant mitten may store in a pocket formed on the outside surface of a cold weather mitten. The cold weather mitten has inner and outer synthetic material fabrics, and an open cell foam at least about 1/8 inch thick (e.g. 1/2-1 inch thick) between the fabrics. The size of the access opening to the cold weather mitt is easily changed, it has a curvature corresponding to the curvature of a normal human hand at rest, and a lanyard attached to the outer fabric is connected to the wind mitt, storable in the outer pocket. A suspension system comprising barrel locks and suspension cords readily adjustably supports the cold weather mitts on a wearer's neck.

Abstract: A glove or mitten includes a relatively thick insulating inner layer and an outer cover layer. The outer layer has an extra trigger finger receiving stall situated in front of the conventional trigger finger receiving stall. The single trigger finger receiving stall of the inner layer is received within the conventional trigger finger receiving stall of the outer layer. An opening, proximate the trigger finger receiving stall of the inner layer, permits the trigger finger of the wearer to extend through the inner layer and into the extra trigger finger receiving stall of the outer layer. Because the extra trigger finger receiving stall of the outer layer has no thick insulating inner layer therein, the trigger finger, when situated therein, can manipulate the trigger. Thus, the hand covering need not be removed to use the firearm. A waterproof, vapor permeable thin membrane intermediate layer may be provided.

Abstract: The present ski glove provides warmth and is constructed to be highly flexible to permit the wearer to firmly grip and feel the ski pole when skiing. The ski glove includes an inner glove member and an outer glove member with insulating material between the inner and outer glove members and an auxiliary cuff member is formed around the wrist area of the inner glove member by an outwardly folded layer of the inner glove member to provide an outwardly extending wrist encircling welt. The auxiliary cuff is joined at its inner end to a main cuff portion which may be maintained in a position extending partially up the arm of the wearer or which may be turned inwardly over the outer portion of the glove when skiing in warmer temperatures.

Abstract: A glove construction wherein the trank, forchette and thumb piece are stitched together at the outer periphery in the gunn pattern with the liner outside and a water barrier layer inside to form a glove invert with exterior seams; the invert is then reversed to place the barrier layer outside, the liner insert and the seams inverted; an adhesive sealant is then applied along the inverted seams and cured. This reversed glove invert is then placed inside of and secured to an outer shell as of leather.

Abstract: A flexible, elastic glove for medical use has multiple layers, wherein each outermost layer is removable after use and can be discarded. The glove is formed by coating a hand mold with elastomeric material and thereafter applying a protective film including a release agent and then repeating the process to form a desired number of additional, contiguous but separable glove layers. In use, the outermost layer can be stripped away when contaminated to expose the next clean layer, so that the multi-layer glove serves to reduce the number of infections caused by cross contamination of organisms medical procedures.

Abstract: A glove or a mitten having a water proof membrane mounted therein. A membrane includes a plurality of outwardly extending tabs sealingly mounted thereto. The outer end of the membranes are secured to an outer shell which conformingly fits around the membrane. An inner liner is fixedly secured to the inwardly projecting ends of the tabs with the inner lining fitting within the water tight membrane. The outer shell, intermediate membrane and inner liner are all configured as a glove or a mitten being closed on all sides except one to allow the extension of a hand into the inner liner. Withdrawal forces applied by the hand against the inner liner are transferred through the tabs directly to the outer shell isolating the membrane from withdrawal forces.

Abstract: A glove wherein installed between an outer leather wall member (11) and an inner wall member (14) or outside said outer leather wall member (11) is a molded heat insulator (12) of flexible material so formed as to be capable of covering only a back side (1) and fingertips (7).