Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to hair styling devices for curling and/or styling hair. In one embodiment, the hair styling device includes a glove with a cylinder removably or permanently attached thereto. The glove may be heat-resistant and the cylinder may be heat-conducting. In one embodiment, the cylinder may be positioned in a palm region of the glove. The glove may be utilized by a user to curl hair by wrapping a length of hair around the cylinder or a section of the cylinder. The hair may be curled by providing heated air (e.g., via a blow drier) onto the hair and cylinder, which may heat up so as to impart heat on the hair.

Abstract: A recovering sleeve adopted for a hand or a foot comprises an outer film made of an anti-permeation material and including an opening disposed thereon to put a hand or a foot therein; an inner absorbing layer including nutrition liquid attached thereon and covered on an inner side of the outer film; a banding member mounted on the opening to tightly band the opening, thereby recovering the hand or foot effectively.

Abstract: A system for protecting eye glass frames during a hair dye, coloring, or highlighting process is described. The system comprises a support layer, a pair of gloves laminated onto the support layer, and a pair of eyeglass arm protectors laminated onto the support layer. Each eyeglass arm protector is formed as a sleeve having an open end. An apparatus and method are also disclosed for manufacturing sections of a support layer material, each section having a pair of gloves and a pair of eyeglass arm protectors laminated thereto.

Abstract: Biodegradable disposable gloves and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed in which the elastomeric material used to manufacture the gloves includes a polylactic acid polymer component in combination with a biodegradable plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable glove that enables the user's thumb and other fingers to interact and communicate with electronic devices while wearing the glove. The inventive glove has a thumb and finger pouch portion made of a thin, tactile material, and a body portion made up of thicker insulated material which covers the balance of the user's hand. The pouch forms a skin tight fit on the thumb and fingers through an adjustable band connected to the pouch and removably attachable to non-pouch portions of the glove, such as in the vicinity of the basilar joint for the pouch covering the thumb.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove (1) affording protective function against poisonous and/or noxiant agents, the glove (1) comprising two mutually connected glove sections (2, 3) which are constructed of different materials. The first glove section (2) is formed according to the present invention of a polymer-based material which is at least essentially impervious to chemical poisonous and/or warfare agents or at least retards their passage and is at least essentially gas and water impervious. The second glove section (3) being formed of a textile sheetlike filtering material which prevents or at least retards the passage of poisonous and/or noxiant agents and is at least essentially gas and water vapor pervious. The present invention's glove (1) combines good wear comfort with high protection against highly concentrated poisonous and/or noxiant agents.

Abstract: An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be moisture-absorbing or cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and/or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted/woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-powder spraying or fiber-coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjec

Abstract: A glove that has one or more pads that insulate and resist moisture for holding beverage containers. The pad or pads are positioned at the surface of the glove that contacts a beverage container when a wearer of the glove grasps the container. The pads provide an enhanced grip and comfort for the wearer's hand when holding a beverage container.

Abstract: A protective glove (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker. The glove (10) has a hand covering portion (16) with a plurality of fingers (18) extending therefrom. The protective glove (10) includes a palm face (12) to cover the palm side of the hand and fingers of a wearer, a back face (14) to cover the back side of the hands and fingers of a wearer, and at least one fourcette (22) connecting the palm face (12) to the back face (14) around a perimeter of at least one of the fingers (18) of the glove (10) to define a 3-D type construction for the at least one of the fingers (18). The palm face (12) is joined directly to the back face (14) around a perimeter of at least another one of the fingers (18) of the glove (10) to define a pancake-type construction for the at least another one of the fingers (18).

Abstract: A multi-use cleaning glove with at least two cleaning materials including a first cleaning material such as a scouring pad and a second cleaning material such as a sponge and mesh material for household surfaces. The first cleaning material is located on a palm side of said glove while the second cleaning material is located on the back side of the glove. A water proof material that is attached to the first and second cleaning materials is configured to encapsulate a user's hand from water or other cleaning liquids. A user can also employ gloves for each of the right and left hand, each glove having the first and the second cleaning material. The two cleaning materials are located on alternate sides on both hands.

Abstract: A glove used for roping steer and other animals such as in rodeo competition and ranching has a front side, which covers a wearer's palm and a palm side of the wearer's fingers, and a back side, which covers the wearer's hand and the back of the wearer's fingers. The front and rear sides of the glove are joined by thread. The front side is made of a woven fabric that has an outer layer of one hundred percent aramid fiber such as Kevlar®, and an inner layer of a woven and breathable fiber, the inner layer and outer layer being joined by glue. The fibers are preferably in yarn form. Both the inner and outer layer along with the glue have a weight of about 245 gm/m2 of material, plus or minus 50 gm/m2 of material. The wearer holds the rope having it rest on the middle finger and guides the rope with the index finger and thumb.

Abstract: A personal glove, which is adapted for detachably retaining at a retention surface having a magnetic attracting ability, includes at least a glove body for being worn by a hand of a user and a magnetic arrangement provided at a dorsal side of the glove body in a hidden manner, wherein the magnetic arrangement is adapted for magnetically affixing at the retention surface to detachably retain the glove body thereon so as to enable the user wearing the glove body in a donning and doffing manner.

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

Abstract: A protective glove for a hand, a wrist and a forearm portion of a user may include a body member. The body member may be adapted to cover the hand, the wrist and the forearm portion of the user. The protective glove further includes a plurality of patches. The plurality of patches may be carried by at least one preselected area of the body member. Each patch of the plurality of patches may be composed of a rawhide material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cut-resistant knit glove comprising a) cut-resistant composite yarn having a core comprising at least two core yarns and at least one first wrapping yarn helically wrapped around the core, the core yarns including at least one 50 to 400 denier (56 to 440 dtex)glass fiber filament yarn and at least one 200 to 800 denier (220 to 890 dtex) para-aramid yarn, the first wrapping yarn including at least one 100 to 800 denier (110 to 890 dtex) yarn selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, polyester, and mixtures thereof; b) companion yarn of 200 to 1600 denier (220 to 1800 dtex) selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, polyester, natural fiber, cellulosic fiber, and mixtures thereof; and c) lining yarn comprising a composite yarn of from 500 to 1200 denier (560 to 1300 dtex) comprising aliphatic polyamide fiber, polyester fiber, natural fiber, cellulosic fiber, and mixtures thereof; and wherein the cut-resistant composite yarn, the companion yarn, and

Abstract: A glove wearable for exercise includes a back part covering the back side of a wearer's hand when worn, a palm part covering the palm side of the wearer when worn, and a resin pattern formed tightly adhered on a surface of the back part. The resin pattern is formed in a web, and density of the pattern is preferably adjusted region by region of the back part, in accordance with the amount of deformation when the glove is worn.

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

Abstract: The invention is directed to a glove that includes an outer shell having several finger shells. At least one finger shell includes first, second, and third tongues, the first tongue forming the palm portion of the finger shell, and the second and third tongues forming the back and side portions of the finger shell. The tongues are joined together at their adjacent edges. The glove can further include waterproof strips overlapping the adjacent edges and fastened to the edges. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing the glove.

Abstract: A batting glove includes a plurality of finger elements, a thumb element, a top portion, and a lower portion. The finger elements cover fingers, the thumb element covers a thumb, the top portion covers a back side of the hand, and the lower portion covers a palm of the hand. Expandable material is disposed at selected areas of the thumb stall and finger stalls to overlie or underlie the center axis of rotation of selected joints of a finger or a thumb of a human hand.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for producing an elastomeric film comprising: a synthetic polymer, sulphur, and a metal-oxide cross-linking agent. The concentration of the total solids in the composition is between 5-20% by weight of the composition. Also disclosed is a multiple-coating method of manufacturing an elastomeric film comprising the steps of: (i) providing a composition comprising a synthetic polymer, a cross linking agent, wherein the concentration of the total solids in the composition is between 5-20% by weight of the composition, (ii) contacting the composition with a mould to form a layer of composition on the mould, (iii) contacting the layer of composition on the mould with a further amount of the composition to form a further layer, (iv) drying the composition, and (v) curing the composition.

Abstract: A female condom and an improved method for manufacturing a female condom is disclosed. The invention provides a device that is effective in both acting as a contraceptive and inhibiting the transmission of disease during coitus. The invention employs synthetic latex in an efficient and cost effect manufacturing method that results in an improved product.

Abstract: A glove with an integrally formed arm trough has a hand portion, arm portion and a cuff portion. The arm portion is provided with a first ridge, a second ridge with a larger diameter compared to the arm portion, and a third ridge. During use, the third ridge is pushed towards the first ridge by the user to extend the second ridge away from the arm and towards the hand portion forming a liquid capturing trough while the cuff portion protects from the arm from liquid exposure. The length between the third ridge and the second ridge is larger than the length between the first and second ridge so that the trough created has a positive cone angle and a depth to sufficient to provide liquid volume capacity. The ridges are shaped as sharp edges or C-sections to provide easy forming of the liquid capturing arm trough.

Abstract: There is provided a sports glove that can improve hard-slipperiness and a good fit in comparison to conventional gloves. In the sports glove, a leather member is disposed on a palmar portion as well as on palmar sides of a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger, and the leather member is made of natural leather and has a front side and a backside each applied with a grain side. Therefore, slipperiness is suppressed between a hand and the sports glove as well as between the sports glove and a member such as a bat, and the grain side is applied to a surface in contact with the hand, so that the good fit can be provided.

Abstract: Linked articles and a method for customizing the linked articles are disclosed. The linked articles comprise a first link matrix and a second link matrix comprising a first portion of the article and a second portion of the article, respectively. The first link matrix consists essentially of links of a first material and the second link matrix consists essentially of links of a second material.

Abstract: A glove with stationary arrangement includes at least a glove body having a non-operatable area, a glove station having a retention surface, and a magnetic arrangement provided at the non-operatable area of the glove body in a hidden manner, wherein the magnetic arrangement is magnetically affixed at the retention surface to detachably retain the glove body thereon so as to enable the user wearing the glove body in a donning and doffing manner in a hand down position.

Abstract: A method for forming a resin surface on which recessed portions different in size are formed randomly includes: forming first recessed portions by allowing all or some granular and/or powdery adhering material to adhere to a surface of an unset resin composition containing air bubbles so that at least a portion of the granular and/or powdery adhering material bites into the surface and by removing the adhering material after the resin composition is set; and forming second recessed portions smaller than the first recessed portions in size by allowing some of the air bubbles contained in the unset or set resin composition to open on the aforementioned surface of the resin composition.

Abstract: A personal glove, which is adapted for detachably retaining at a retention surface having a magnetic attracting ability, includes at least a glove body for being worn by a hand of a user and a magnetic arrangement provided at a dorsal side of the glove body in a hidden manner, wherein the magnetic arrangement is adapted for magnetically affixing at the retention surface to detachably retain the glove body thereon so as to enable the user wearing the glove body in a donning and doffing manner.

Abstract: A glove usable to activate a capacitive touch screen comprises a body configured to cover the palm and back of the hand and a plurality of finger sheaths configured to cover the fingers and thumb. An electrically conductive material is disposed preferably at the tip of at least one of the finger sheaths. The conductive material may be a thin sheet of conductive material, a disc of conductive material, or a fibrous conducting material woven into the fabric of the finger sheath. When the tip of the finger sheath is brought toward contact with a capacitive touch screen, the electrically conducting material effects the touch screen in a manner similar to the tip of a bear fingertip to cause the touch screen to recognize the gloved touch.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus is provided for supporting a user on surfaces of a toilet seat. The wearable apparatus comprises a wearable unit and a support element. The wearable unit is configured to conform to a hand of the user. The wearable unit comprises a chamber for accommodating the user's hand. A sleeve is disposed on or within the wearable unit for inserting a support element. The sleeve extends inwardly within the chamber. In an embodiment, the sleeve is detachably disposed on an outer surface of the wearable unit. The support element may be inserted in the sleeve or molded on the outer surface of the wearable unit. The support element in the sleeve of the wearable apparatus reduces pressure from the toilet seat on the user's rear body part and protects the user seated on the toilet seat from discomfort and pain from toilet seat impressions.

Abstract: A glove comprising an element shaped as a hand to form the base structure of the glove and a cladding applied to said base element in at least one gripping region on its palm, said cladding presenting a plurality of micro-craters each formed of a material which enables it to at least partially deform when subjected to a force and to return to its original shape when said force ceases, said micro-craters increasing the friction and to at least partially dampen any impacts or vibrations by said deformation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment, such as a sock, a short sock, an ankle sock having a fabric portion suitable to be worn on a body part, such as a limb, and at least one silicone band on an area of said fabric portion, such as having an anti-slip function, wherein a plurality of transpiring through openings is formed in said silicone band.

Abstract: A heat-resistant fabric according to the present invention is a knitted or woven fabric including a heat-resistant fiber yarn and a fancy twist yarn. The heat-resistant fiber yarn is present more on one surface, and the fancy twist yarn is present more on the other surface. A heat-resistant glove according to the present invention is formed of a knitted fabric including a heat-resistant fiber yarn (11) and a fancy twist yarn (12). The knitted fabric is a knit, and the heat-resistant fiber yarn (11) is present more on an outer surface, and the fancy twist yarn (12) is present more on an inner surface. The heat-resistant fabric, a garment, and the heat-resistant glove have air permeability and good workability and are washable.

Abstract: The glove can be heated by the user's breath and comprises an outer layer with a through-hole on the back of the hand, a blowing element attached to the outer layer over the through-hole, and an inner lining. A guide pocket is arranged between the outer layer and the inner lining over an area of the back of the hand which extends from the blowing element all the way to the tips of the fingers, the thumb optionally excepted. The blowing element is attached to the upper wall of said pocket. The lower wall of the pocket is perforated, at each finger, by a through-orifice for air in an area at the tip of said finger. The inner lining is air-permeable in at least the area of the through-orifice.

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

Abstract: A glove includes a waterproof film, an inner substrate layer mounted on a first face of the waterproof film, and an outer substrate layer mounted on a second face of the waterproof film. Thus, the waterproof film has a waterproof function, and each of the inner substrate layer and the outer substrate layer has an air permeable function, so that the glove has waterproof and air permeable functions to enhance the versatility of the glove.

Abstract: A glove comprises a hand portion and a wrist portion extending from the hand portion and terminates in a hand insertion opening. The wrist portion includes anti-roll down/anti-rucking means in the form of a band of friction enhancing material provided on a surface which, in use, will form the inside of the glove, whereby, in use, the friction enhancing portion contacts the sleeve of a garment worn by the user so as to increase friction against the wrist portion of the glove, thereby preventing roll-down/rucking of the glove. The friction enhancing material is applied prior to any finishing operation(s) which reduce(s) the residual tack of the glove material and is selected from a group of materials whose tack is substantially unaffected by the finishing operation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a waterproof glove that includes an outer shell having several finger shells. At least one finger shell includes first, second, and third tongues, the first tongue forming the palm portion of the finger shell, and the second and third tongues forming the back and side portions of the finger shell. The tongues are joined together at their adjacent edges. The glove further includes waterproof strips overlapping the adjacent edges and fastened to the edges.

Abstract: A pair of yoga gloves comprising right and left hand gloves made of natural or synthetic materials and each glove having the tip portion of the finger and thumb receiving sleeves of each glove cut off to provide exposed finger and thumb tips when the gloves are worn and a non-slip sticky substance on portions of the outer surface of a palm covering portion of each glove.

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, with the molded palm portion formed in a pre-curved configuration to create a concave shape. The molded palm has one or more of thickened areas for abrasion resistance, padded areas for comfort, flex grooves for improved movement, textured grip areas for improved grip and/or perforations for breathability. The molded palm portion may be formed of different elastomeric materials to take advantage of the different characteristics of the particular materials.

Abstract: An arm sleeve comprising an upper arm portion, a lower arm portion, and a pocket, wherein the arm sleeve provides protection against harmful ultraviolet rays. The arm sleeve may be made out of spandex or a combination of spandex and any one or more of bamboo, polyester, nylon, hemp, maize, lyocell, or other wood pulp based fabric, or other synthetic or natural knitted or woven fabric. The arm sleeve may also have a fastener to attach two or more arm sleeves together.

Abstract: New latex articles containing nano-silver and the preparation thereof are disclosed. The latex articles, which contain nano-silver, are manufactured by molding the latex containing nano-silver or coating the molded latex articles with the lubricant containing nano-silver. The inventive processes are easy and the molded articles can not only be antibacterial, but also be bacteriostasis and bactericidal. So the safety in using it is greatly improved and the cross infection of bacterias is prevented essentially. The said articles are condoms and gloves etc which meets the strict requirement of sanitary.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an antiskid rubberized protective glove and a manufacturing method thereof. The product comprises a glove base, a latex layer coated on the glove base, and a PVC antiskid dot layer provide between the glove base and the latex layer. The manufacturing method implements a dipping process on the glove base, wherein before the dipping process, firstly implementing dotting process with PVC material on the glove base. The present invention has rational structure, good antiskid ability, and the dots are firmly provided thereon.

Abstract: A levered sealing tab for a glove includes a relatively thin and flexible sheet material including a rectangular shape having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is folded over the first portion. A first area of the first portion is bonded to a second area of the second portion forming a hinged portion of the second portion. An adhesive, suitable for adhering to the glove, is applied to at least a portion of a surface of the second portion opposite the first portion, for attaching to a first area of the glove, and to at least a portion of a surface of the first portion opposite the hinged portion, for attaching to a second area of the glove adjacent to the first area. A removable cover material for covers the adhesive prior to using the apparatus.

Abstract: Knit articles of clothing having grip/protective members and process of manufacturing same. One embodiment comprises depositing an adhesive onto a backside of a sheet of grip/protective material, and fusing the adhesive to the backside of the sheet of grip/protective material using a first heat/pressure procedure. The first heat/pressure procedure forms a film of fused adhesive on at least a portion of the backside of the sheet. The process can continue by cutting the sheet of grip/protective material into a plurality of grip/protective members sized and shaped for the article of clothing, and attaching at least one grip/protective member to a knitted material that defines at least a portion of the article of clothing. The grip/protective member is attached to the knitted material using a second heat/pressure procedure that re-activates the film of fused adhesive and causes a portion of the re-activated fused adhesive to penetrate into the knitted material.

Abstract: A gripping system, apparatus, and methods for users with weakened hand strength, or able-bodied users desiring a better grip, involving a mating glove and a grip, handle, or graspable surface of an object. The mating glove covers a person's hand and interfaces and mates with the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The mating glove has a palm side, a dorsal side, and finger compartments. The mating glove includes hook-and-loop fastener material for mating with complementary hook-and-loop fastener material integrated into the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The grip, handle, or graspable surface further includes recesses integrated within the grip or handle for accommodating the hook-and-loop fastener material. The invention also involves a retrofit tape kit for facilitating gripping of any graspable surface.

Abstract: A flexible sewn glove and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The sewn glove includes upsides of the finger parts composed of an elastic material and palm-sides of the finger parts composed of non-elastic material, the palm-sides of the finger parts having folds such that finger parts of the glove are flexible in a length direction, thereby maintaining sensation in the wearer's fingertips, improving the workability and functionality of the glove, absorbing shocks occurring in the work, and improving the wearing experience of the glove.

Abstract: Sewn or knit type gloves having artificial nails on the back sides of fingertips for enabling easy picking-up of a small object, such as a needle, a nut, a bolt, a screw, a clip, a pin or the like, from on the floor, so that even a person wearing the gloves easily picks up the small object, thereby improving functionality and workability of the gloves.

Abstract: A magnetic nail for a glove is fixed or detachably attached onto a finger of a glove so as to make it easy to pick up a small, metallic object such as a needle, a nut, a bolt, a screw, a clip, a pin, or the like using magnetism, and so as to make it easy to pick up a flat, non-metallic object using the functionality of the nail, thereby considerably improving the functionality and workability of the glove.

Abstract: A golf glove is provided having inelastic material that defines a plurality of perforations having a diameter of less than about 2 mm spaced substantially throughout both a palmar side and a dorsal side of the glove. The perforations enhance dissipation of heat and moisture out of the glove.

Abstract: The cushion pad according to the present invention contains a ciliated member and a base member, both made of a flexible plastic material and having a same planar shape. The ciliated member has a large number of hollow protrusions on a front side. The base member is attached to a back side of the ciliated member by high-frequency fusing their circumferences together to form a rim belt with two openings. A pressure release valve is plugged in one opening, and a one-way valve and a pumping device is plugged in the other opening. When air is pumped into a closed space among the ciliated member, the base member, and the rim belt by the pumping device, the cushion pad could offer significantly superior shock absorption.