Abstract: A new Siliconized Leather Glove for offering an improved work glove that is light weight and flexible while having a superior grip as well as good insulation, water-resistant, and chemical-resistant properties. A work glove formed of heavy weight canvas and split leather wherein the entire glove is coated on its exterior with a layer of silicone rubber. The glove comprises a palm piece, a back piece, and a thumb stall joined together to fit a human hand. The palm piece comprising a palm portion and the palm side of finger stalls, and the thumb stall are formed of a split leather. The back piece comprising a back portion and the back side of finger stalls is formed of a heavy weight canvas. The split leather of the palm piece and the thumb stall is coated with a layer of silicone rubber only on its outer surface. However, the heavy weight canvas of the back piece is saturated and coated throughout with a layer of silicone rubber.

Abstract: A protective device (10) comprising a glove (12) constructed of an electrically conductive material (14) to be worn on a hand (16) of a person (18). A structure (20) is for grounding the glove (12). Spark plug wires (22) in an engine (24) of a motor vehicle (26) can be handled by the person (18) without danger of electrical shock. This will also minimize damage to an ignition module and/or distributor components (28) by grounding high voltage from a coil (30) in the engine (24) of the motor vehicle (26).

Abstract: A knitted individual protective gear such as, a glove, muff or mitt for example, to guard an upper limb against mechanical risks, particularly cutting and/or abrasion, is characterized in that,the yarn (2) of high physical resistance with which the individual protective gear is knitted is a fiber core (3) surrounded by an outer fiber covering (4);fibers of the core (3) have a selected color;fibers of the covering (4) have a color chosen to be distinct from that of the core (3);cuts and/or abrasion alter the covering (4) on a permanent basis, allowing the core (3) to be seen, so that the larger the alteration, the closer the shade of the altered parts will be to the color of the core (3), in order for the gear to have an indicator of the protection performance in the gear's current state.

Abstract: A vibration attenuating member includes at least a first layer composed of a viscoelastic material having a Shore 00 durometer of less than 50 and a rebound percentage of less than 20. Preferably the vibration dampener also includes second and third layers, coterminous with the first layer, which are composed of a foam material. The viscoelastic layer may have a non-uniform shape, such as precurved, tapered, or the like. The viscoelastic material may be creased to facilitate bending. The member has a transmissibility no greater than 1.0 in the range of from 31.5 to 200 Hz, and a transmissibility of no more than 0.6 in the range of from 200 Hz to 1250 Hz. The vibration attenuating member may form a glove, a glove liner, a portion of a glove liner, a portion of a glove, a sports glove, a wrap for a tool, or be used in some other application where vibration attenuation is desirable.

Abstract: Rubber articles e.g. rubber latex gloves have an adherent anti-tack coating comprising a mixture of a) a carboxylated synthetic rubber latex having a minimum film forming temperature (MFFT) of 10.degree. C. or above, with b) a latex polymer having an MFFT below 10.degree. C. and/or c) a water-soluble organic polymeric hydroxy material. Component b) tends to confer non-slip properties while component c) tends to confer lubricating properties.

Abstract: A lubricous glove is disclosed wherein the lubricous glove is made of a base material having a coating thereon of a hydrophilic lubricant mixed with a substantial portion of the material of the base material. For example, a natural rubber latex glove may have coated thereon a mixture of natural rubber latex and polyvinyl alcohol in order to provide a lubricous surface. In an alternate embodiment disclosed, the glove may be itself made of a mixture of the flexible base material and the hydrophilic lubricant. For example, a natural rubber latex may be mixed with either polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone or polyethylene oxide and a glove formed from the mixture in order to provide a lubricous glove.

Abstract: Waterproof, breathable, flexible, seamless shaped articles, such as gloves or socks, are described which are made of a flexible layered composite comprising:(a) a microporous thermoplastic polyester polyurethane or polyether polyurethane that is water vapor permeable, and(b) a nonporous copolymer that is waterproof but water vapor permeable which provides improved waterproofness to the microporous polymer layer.

Abstract: A method of welding at least two layers of a thin thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (10A, B) to form a weld seam (12) to produce polyurethane barrier products such as, but not limited to, gloves (20), condoms (30), inflatable catheter balloon cuffs (48A, B), ostomy pouches (50), organ bags (60), and instrument covers (70) through a process of pre-heating a sealing die platen, the at least two layers of the polyurethane (10A, B) softened while under pressure from the preheated die platen, followed by welding the at least two layers of polyurethane (10A, B) film by transmission of a radio-frequency energy to the film (10A, B) to produce a weld seam (12) and then allowing the weld seam (12) to cool, the resultant product having seam integrity. A glove is made of polyurethane film layers having a weld around the periphery of the layers.

Abstract: A glove sander including a glove that has a top section and a palm section. The top section is formed of a flexible fabric that has an abrasive layer and an outer layer, an inner layer, and a lining therebetween. The palm section of the glove is formed of a flexible fabric that has an abrasive layer and an outer layer, an inner layer, and a liner. Included is top stitching that is used to attach the palm section to the top section. The top stitching forms an interior area capable of encasing a hand of a wearer. Lastly, a wrist cover is formed when the top section and the palm section are attached by the top stitching. The wrist cover allows access to the interior area of the glove. The wrist cover has a pair of side vents that are formed near the cover. The pair of side vents are formed when the top stitching ends along the outer edge.

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: An antivibration glove includes a glove body with a front and back and a vibration dampener essentially disposed in the interior of the glove toward the palm side of the glove. The vibration dampener has at least a first layer composed of a viscoelastic material having a Shore 00 durometer of less than 50 and a rebound percentage of less than 20. Preferably the vibration dampener also includes second and third layers, coterminous with the first layer, which are composed of a foam material. The viscoelastic layer may have a non-uniform shape, such as precurved, tapered, or the like. In one embodiment the layer of viscoelastic material is relatively thicker near the glove palm area and ball of the thumb and relatively thinner adjacent the finger portion of the glove. The viscoelastic material may be creased to facilitate bending of the glove. The glove attenuates at least 40% of the applied vibration occurring in the range of from 200 Hz to 1250 Hz.

Abstract: Composite yarns having a total diameter of less than about 0.013 inch and a denier not exceeding 625 are formed with a first core strand formed of either an extended chain polyethylene, an aramid, or a liquid crystal polymer having a denier in the range of 70-200 or a nylon, polyester, or polycotton having a denier in the range of 40-70; a second core strand of fiberglass having a denier of 75-125; and at least one covering strand having a denier of 40-100; and protective garments, such as glove liners, having improved cut and puncture resistance produced therefrom.

Abstract: In one embodiment a flexible puncture proof material for preventing a puncture by a sharp element having a pointed end includes a flexible layer for providing a flexible substrate for binding and embedding capture elements, a first plurality of capture elements for capturing the pointed end of the sharp element, the first plurality of capture elements being essentially identical and arranged in a first two dimensional array embedded in the flexible layer, a second plurality of capture elements being essentially identical and arranged in a second two dimensional array bound to and embedded in the flexible layer, the second two dimensional array offset relative to the first two dimensional array for capturing the pointed end of the sharp element if the pointed end of the sharp element passes between the first plurality of capture elements, and a third plurality of capture elements for capturing the pointed end of the sharp element, the third plurality of capture elements arranged in a third two dimensional arra

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 leak proof materials handling glove that comprises a textile outer layer shaped to fit a hand. The outer layer is of a cut resistant material with good gripping ability on oily metal machine parts, preferably terry cloth cotton. The outer layer defines an interior and exterior surface. A liquid impermeable inner layer of a polymeric material impervious to attack from petroleum based products, such as PVC, is bonded to substantially the entire interior surface of the outer layer. The inner layer forms a continuous liquid-impermeable barrier to machine tool cutting fluids, protecting a wearer's hands from contact with the fluids.

Abstract: A protective glove for preventing inadvertent needle punctures of a health care worker's hand is fabricated from shark skin or other such leather having a surface covered with placoid scales. The protective glove may be used in combination with a barrier glove fabricated from latex or the like. The protective glove is highly resistant to needle punctures, but is relatively thin and preserves tactile sensations.

Abstract: A ball glove having a plurality of generally axially oriented ridges, protruding outwardly from the frontal surface of the glove. The ridges extend from the proximal edge to the distal, peripheral edge of the glove and have protrusions formed near the finger tips. The protrusions taper gradually at their distal end and have a shoulder formed at their proximal ends. The glove has a glove-like handpiece removably attached to a shell. The shell includes a plurality of generally axially oriented, flexible, elongated ribs corresponding to the thumb and fingers of the wearer, and an elastomeric polymer skin which is more flexible than the ribs and is conformingly attached to the ribs.

Abstract: There is disclosed a body contacting article, eg. a surgeon's glove which comprises a first layer of a natural or synthetic elastomer and thereupon a layer of polymer comprising repeating units of the formula:[--CH.sub.2 --CH(OR)--] and [--CH(CO.sub.2 H)--CH(CO.sub.2 R.sup.1)--](I)[--CH.sub.2 --CH(R.sup.4)--] and [--CH(CO.sub.2 H)--CH(CO.sub.2 R.sup.1)--](IA)wherein R is a lower alkyl group and R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group or a (lower) alkoxy (low) alkyl group, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a phenyl group.

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 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: The puncture proof surgical glove employs a rolled, warp knitted material to prevent punctures. The rolled, warp knitted material is made from solid filaments having a diameter of 0.03 to 0.004 inches, a tensile strength greater than 690,000 kPa and a modulus of elasticity less than or equal to about 205,000 MPa. The rolled, warp knitted material is made from the filaments which are helical in shape and interlocking such that the helical filament has an inside diameter of 0.008 inches, an outside diameter of 0.018 inches, a pitch of 0.034 inches, and a thickness of 0.037 inches. The warp knitted material is rolled such that it is flattened to a thickness of 0.025 inches.

Abstract: A multi-layer flexible article includes a first layer of natural rubber, a second layer of natural rubber, polyurethane, poly(acrylamide/acrylic acid) and polyethylene oxide and a third layer of acrylic copolymer and fluorocarbon telomer resin. The article is preferably a glove formed by the method of dipping a hand shaped mold into baths containing aqueous emulsions of the components used to form the layers. Gloves manufactured according to the method are substantially wet-hand and dry-hand donnable as compared to powdered latex gloves of similar size. The finished gloved is water washed and wet autoclaved to substantially reduce the protein content from the natural rubber and substantially remove other water extractable allergenic moieties. The washing and autoclaving renders the glove substantially hypoallergenic as compared to gloves not so treated.

Abstract: In a method for the manufacture of a plush-type cleaning cloth from pile fabric in which a layer of thermoplastic pile fibers is anchored by fusing to a base structure of thermoplastic fibers at temperatures from 423 to 433 K (150.degree.-160.degree. C.), pile fibers of different melting and shrinking temperature properties are used in a distribution over the entire surface, so that a first portion of the pile fibers shrinks at the fusing temperature and a second portion of the pile fibers does not shrink or shrinks less than the first portion. The first portion of the pile fibers comprises approximately 60% of the total amount of the pile fibers and provides increased scrubing properties due to their crimped, harder structure.

Abstract: A method of using carbon fiber cloth (cfc) as a fire protection cover. Carbon fiber cloth, presently manufactured in 42 inch widths, would be snapped together to form 10-20 foot widths then used to cover houses and other items for fire protection. The carbon fiber cloth is used in its' natural form--without resins or epoxies.

Abstract: Work gloves having a flexibility that is improved by the restriction of the degree of infiltration of the coating so as to produce a thin coating when the outer surface of a knit glove is covered with a coating made of vinyl chloride resin, rubber or the like, and subjected to an antimicrobial and/or deodorizing treatment by a facilitated manufacturing technique. Yarn processed by an antimicrobial and/or deodorizing agent and a water and/or oil repellent agent and non-processed yarn are combined together. A glove is knitted such that the processed yarn appears on the inner surface side of the glove, and the outer surface of the glove is coated with a coating material such as a vinyl chloride resin paste or natural rubber while the infiltration of the coating material into the inner surface is suppressed by the water and oil repellency. Thereby, a flexible coating is obtained, and the inside of the glove that comes into contact with a hand is subjected to an antimicrobial and/or deodorizing treatment.

Abstract: A wind blocking hand covering including a back portion of the hand covering formed of a sandwich of three layers of material joined by binding the three layers to each other along at least one seam. The first layer being an outer fleece layer, the second layer being a waterproof breathable layer and the third, inner layer, being adapted to contact the wearer's hand. A front portion of the hand covering formed of at least one layer of material adapted to cooperatively form a hand covering with the back portion of the hand covering when attached. Securing means for securing the back portion of the hand covering to the front portion of the hand covering to form a hand covering which is suitable for blocking wind from reaching at least the back portion of a wearer's hand. The wind blocking fabric for use in a hand covering includes a first layer of a fleece material.

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 user of gloves is automatically reminded to wash his hands, after taking off the gloves, by using a glove having an interior surface with a hand-coloring material that transfers onto the wearer's hand during use and remains on the hand after the glove is removed, in an amount sufficient that it is visible on the hand. The colorant is removable, as by washing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-slip glove preferably comprising: a front panel conforming generally to the shape of the human hand and having a first peripheral edge extending about the thumb and finger retaining portions thereof, the front panel being cut from a multilayered, laminated, flexible, sheet material wherein a polymer compound, exhibiting a relatively high coefficient of friction, is supported upon an inner fabric layer; a rear panel of breathable, elastic fabric having a hand-like shape substantially similar to that of the front panel and having a second peripheral edge extending about the thumb and finger retaining portions thereof, the first peripheral edge being joined to the second peripheral edge so as to form a covering for the human hand; a cuff secured to the bottom of the front panel and the rear panel; an eyelet lining in the cuff for fastening the glove to a retaining surface so as to prevent the loss thereof; and a light reflective material joined to the rear panel for increasin

Abstract: Mixtures of styrene-isoprene block copolymer and ultralow density polyethylene are provided as moldable rubber substitutes. These mixtures may be used in the production of electrical lineman's gloves and other flexible items such as other types of gloves, tubing, balloons, condoms, toys, inflatable liners, baby nipples, and rubber bands.

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 modified elastomeric glove is disclosed having a lubricous coating made up of polyvinyl alcohol and a thickening agent. The thickening agent is initially added in order to increase the processability of the polyvinyl alcohol coating in order to prevent runbacks and drips during the manufacturing process. A hydroscopic thickener may be used. The polyvinyl alcohol coating becomes lubricous when wetted in a water bath and therefore becomes particularly useful in applying a water-activated resin casting material for forming orthopaedic casting bandages.

Abstract: A forearm and skin protector worn over the hand and forearm to be used underneath standard rubber surgical gloves. The protector is a crushable, lightweight, semi-rigid material encompassing the palm and back of the hand and the forearm, and having openings for the thumb and at least two openings for the remaining four fingers, said material having an interior side nearest the skin and an exterior side opposite thereto, said interior side comprised of a moisture absorbing material, and the exterior side comprised of a cellophane-thin non-penetrable membrane.

Abstract: A baseball glove incorporating a continuous lacing system and a unique brace system. The brace system urges the glove into an open position when placed on the hand of a user and supports the form of the glove. The continuous lacing system allows a user to form his or her glove into a desired pocket configuration.

Abstract: A child's mitten comprises an insulation member overcovering the hand, including the thumb and fingers. A water-resistant shell covers the insulation member and includes a flared arm portion configured to extend up the wearer's lower arm and over the elbow. An elastic member in a cuff at the upper end of the arm portion holds the mitten above the elbow. An additional elastic member may be placed within the wrist portion to compress it about the wearer's wrist, the insulation member abutting or overcovering the wearer's jacket or coat cuff to maintain a continuous insulative layer over the wearer's wrist. In another feature of the invention, a universal thumb enclosure has a base width equal to the base width of the finger enclosure, or nearly so, enabling its use on either of the wearer's left or right hand.

Abstract: A flexible protective medical glove containing a non-liquid antiseptic composition and methods for its use are disclosed. The glove comprises a thin inner layer and a thin outer layer of material; preferably the outer layer is a more elastic and less plastic layer than the inner layer. A compartment between the layers of the glove is capable of providing a non-liquid antiseptic composition which comprises an antiseptic in a non-liquid composition. The non-liquid antiseptic composition may also contain a surface-active agent, an algesic agent, a colorant, a vasoconstrictive agent, an odorant, or a viscosity-modifying agent.

Abstract: Methods of forming a chemical barrier against the transmission of disease-causing microbes and other harmful agents through a membrane such as latex. In the principal method, a mold or former is coded with a coagulant, which is dried, and then the former is dipped into liquid latex, which is allowed to gel, and then the former is dipped into a solution containing the biocide, and then the former is dipped again into the liquid latex, after which the entire coating on the former is cured. Alternatively, the biocide may be sprayed or otherwise applied onto the gelled latex.

Abstract: A protective medical glove containing a liquid antiseptic composition and methods for its use are disclosed. The flexible glove comprises at least a thin inner layer and at least a thin outer layer of material; the outer layer is preferably the more elastic and less plastic layer. Between the layers of the glove, a liquid antiseptic composition is stored which comprises an antiseptic in a liquid. The liquid antiseptic composition may also contain a surface-active agent, an algesic agent, a colorant, a vasoconstrictive agent, a smell-causing chemical, and a viscosity-modifying agent.

Abstract: Two layers of flexible material, each of which is resistant to the passage of fluids and microbes, include spacers between them, and are hermetically sealed, for maintaining reduced atmospheric pressure in the space between them. Open cell foam supported in the space is compressed by the layers until one of the layers is torn, upon which the resulting increase in atmospheric pressure in the space allows the foam to resile, increasing the space between the layers as a warning to the user of the break. An electric switch which is responsive to pressure change is in communication with the space to also signal a warning of the break.

Abstract: Cut resistant, abrasion resistant and electrically conductive yarns (1) are formed in torque-free form from stainless steel and other metallic yarns (2) served with or formed into composite twists with non-metallic yarns and fibers (4) and (5). The metallic yarn (2) is made up of at least about 60 ends, and up to as many as about 300 ends, of metal fibers (3) having a diameter of from about 2 to about 25 .mu.m. The absence of torque permits facile knitting into protective garments, such as cut resistant, abrasion resistant and/or electrically conductive gloves (10), or yarns which are as much as 85 to 90% by weight metallic fiber. When knit into gloves, added protection may be provided from puncture injuries if the palm (12), finger stalls (14) and thumb stall (16) are coated or impregnated with an elastomer or the like.

Abstract: Gloves, especially those of the type worn by surgeons, and fabricated from elastomeric materials have a hand conducting surface comprising an ionic polyurethane to render the glove hypoallergenic. The surface modifying composition may comprise a blend of an ionic polyurethane and a second polymer, e.g. another polyurethane or an acrylic polymer wherein the particle size of the second polymer are greater than that of the base ionic polyurethane. The use of blends enables donning of the glove to be effected without the aid of donning powder such as starch or talc.

Abstract: Fabrics containing polybenzazole fibers have high cut-resistance, and can be used to make cut-resistant and flame-resistant garments.

Abstract: A penetration resistant hand protector for medical applications comprising a glove having an exterior and an interior side. The glove also has stalls terminating with tip ends for four fingers and a thumb, a front palm side and a back side, and is formed from a cut resistant material. A puncture resistant covering is attached to at least two of the stalls of the four fingers and the thumb. The puncture resistance covering extends on the exterior side of tho glove to cover the fingers and thumbs on the palm side of the glove from at least the tip of the fingers to a point just below the attachment area of the finger to the palm of the hand so as to protect the fingers of the hand without inhibiting flexure of the palm portion of the glove. The cut resistant material is a composite formed from a resilient core and an outer winding of cut resistant fiber.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making a protective garment, a garment produced in accordance with the method, and a strand material used in the method and garment. The strand material comprises cut resistant material such as Kevlar, aramid, metallic, and combined Kevlar and metallic strands, or the like, which are extrusion coated with vinyl, polyurethane or other suitable fluid impervious material. Coating the strands with fluid impervious material results in a cut resistant high strength fabric which is resistant to staining. The method comprises manipulating the strand material using substantially conventional textile fabric forming technology such as knitting to form a fabric and a garment, and may include coating the finished garment to achieve enhanced characteristics. One such characteristic which may be achieved is to make a garment fluid impervious, by coating a substrate with fluid impervious materials such as flexible urethane to protect the wearer.

Abstract: The members, which are typically in the form of a bi-layer glove, comprise an inner layer and an outer layer, both being liquid- and air-impermeable. The outer layer is sealed to the inner layer so as to surround a zone of the inner layer which is not sealed to the outer layer. The space between the layers in the above-mentioned zone is free of air, and the outer layer is translucent or transparent in the area overlying that zone and having a contrasting color relative to the color of the inner layer, so as to provide a visual indication (a change in the perceived color) when the outer layer is breached, as a result of tampering, accidental damage or the like.

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: The present invention relates to infection resistant materials and or products made from a molten blend of at least one polymer and a compound having antioxidant, plasticizer and antiviral activity. Additionally, this compound has a hydrophilic lipophilic balance of between 12 and 20. The preferred polymer, polyvinyl chloride, is blended with the antioxidant, plasticizer, antiviral compound NONOXYNOL-9 (.alpha.-nonylphenyl-w-hydroxypoly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl) to form the infection resistant material.

Abstract: Methods of forming a chemical barrier against the transmission of disease-causing microbes and other harmful agents through a membrane such as latex. In the principal method, a mold or former is coded with a coagulant, which is dried, and then the former is dipped into liquid latex, which is allowed to gel, and then the former is dipped into a solution containing the biocide, and then the former is dipped again into the liquid latex, after which the entire coating on the former is cured. Alternatively, the biocide may be sprayed or otherwise applied onto the gelled latex.

Abstract: A glove having patterned polyurethane coating adhered to outer surface. The coating is about 1/32 inch high and about 1/16 inch wide to give the glove slip-resistant and gripping properties. The coating is formed from (a) a pre-mixed thixotropic component, a non-thixotropic component in a 2.5 to 1 ratio, and an accelerator, and (b) a cross-linking agent. The method of manufacturing the glove involves applying a mixture of (a) and (b) as a strip to the glove, allowing the strip of coating to wet the fibers and then curing at a low temperature for a relatively short period of time.

Abstract: An elastomeric material and gloves made therewith are substantially impermeable to water vapor and liquid water, have a relatively high tensile strength, and have a relatively low resilience. The gloves conform to the shape of a hand when stretched to fit about the hand and then relax so that the pressure exerted on the hand is substantially reduced. The gloves are particularly useful in medical applications and most particularly useful as surgical gloves.