Patterns And Processes Patents (Class 2/169)
  • Publication number: 20130219588
    Abstract: The glove of the present invention includes: a glove body made from fibers; a first coating layer being applied at least on a palm side region of the external surface of the glove body, and containing a plurality of pores; and a second coating layer being laminated at least on a part of the external surface of the first coating layer, and being constituted with a plurality of particles and a binder thereof. The second coating layer has particle-clustering regions that are scattering. In the glove, the pores preferably include interconnected cells. Also, in the glove, regions other than the particle-clustering regions of the second coating layer preferably have moisture permeability, and a percentage of the total area of the particle-clustering region with respect to the area of the second coating layer is preferably no less than 20% and no greater than 90%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SHOWA GLOVE CO.
    Inventor: Eiichi NAKAGAWA
  • Patent number: 8505115
    Abstract: A sewn glove is provided which can be put on a hand and used without providing an uncomfortable feeling and in which fingers can be greatly (deeply) bent. The sewn glove includes a finger pocket formed by sewing a finger-back member for covering a back surface of a finger and a finger-palm member having a width wide enough to cover a palm surface and right and left sides of the finger. The finger pocket is bent toward a palm side. A finger-palm member (12) is divided into divided finger-palm members (12X, 12Y, 12Z) at positions corresponding to interphalangeal joints of the finger. Each divided portion edge of each of the divided finger-palm members (12X, 12Y, 12Z) is a cut edge (15a, 15b) extending to cover from the left side of the finger through the palm surface of the finger to the right side of the finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Matsuoka Glove Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Koji Matsuoka
  • Publication number: 20130191964
    Abstract: A gloves formed from elastomer comprising 25-30 weight % of acrylonitrile, 62-71 weight % of butadiene and 4-8 weight % of unsaturated carboxylic acid (total 100 weight %), wherein crosslink is formed by a bond through at least a part of substituent which is possessed by said unsaturated carboxylic acid, and residual substituent of at least one part of substituent possessed by said unsaturated carboxylic acid is crosslinked by bivalent metal, said elastomer does not contain sulfur which is a crosslinking agent and sulfur composition which is a vulcanization accelerator, Mooney viscosity (ML(1+4)(100° C.)) of said elastomer crosslinked by a bond of at least one part of substituent possessing said unsaturated carboxyl group is 100-220, and thin film gloves prepared from said elastomer does not contain sulfur which is a crosslinking agent and sulfur composition which is a vulcanization accelerator, and thickness of the gloves is 0.05-0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicants: MIDORI ANZEN CO., LTD, KOSSAN SDN BHD
    Inventors: Siong Hui Khoo, Lawrence Siau Tian Lim, Seek Ping Lee, Eng Long Ong, Norihide Enomoto
  • Publication number: 20130180028
    Abstract: Disclosed is a glove comprising a fibrous glove and a coating layer of a rubber or a vinyl chloride-based resin formed on an outer surface side of the fibrous glove, wherein at least an inner surface side of the fibrous glove includes a microfiber having a diameter of a monofilament of not more than 6 ?m. The glove of the present invention is not only excellent in slip resistance on both the outer surface side and the inner surface side, but also excellent in adhesion strength to rubber or resin formed on the outer surface side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: SHOWA GLOVE CO.
    Inventor: SHOWA GLOVE CO.
  • Patent number: 8464363
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Wayne Halverson, Steven McClard
  • Patent number: 8458818
    Abstract: Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Sentinal Engineering (M) SDN BHD
    Inventors: Joseph H. Neuser, Larry M. Olson, Daniel W. Olson
  • Publication number: 20130117905
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a glove that includes discrete elements and component systems, such as, but not limited to, lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation, attached to the surgical glove. The gloves produced by this method can be used as surgical gloves or for other industrial applications. In a particular application, the method includes providing a former comprising a hand-shaped portion and a first surgical system comprising a first surgical instrument, and a first switch for controlling the first surgical system. The former includes a first depression for receiving the first surgical system. The first depression is adapted to produce an interference fit with at least a portion of the first surgical system. The first surgical system can be loaded into the first depression and a polymer coating can be applied over the loaded former to form a surgical glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: ANDREW I. SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20130111647
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a glove (1) and a method for manufacturing the same. For example, the inventive glove (1) is a glove of the glovebox type which is provided with an identification means (5), for example a RFID chip. The inventive glove (1) allows for the improvement of hygiene and security conditions and a simplified compliance with their standards by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: JUNG GUMMITECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Keil, Alexander Kreisz, Jörg Zell
  • Publication number: 20130104282
    Abstract: A sanitary hand cover includes a fluid impermeable material defining two portions, the first portion for fitment over a portion of a user's hand, the second portion for inversion within the user's hand and first portion to form a pocket. The pocket is lined with an absorbent material to receive and retain liquid deposited in the pocket formed in the sanitary hand covering. The absorbent materials extends from within the pocket at least partially over a transition area between the first and second portions adjacent the finger tips when the hand covering is fitted on a user's hand. The transition area defines a constricted pocket opening bearing the absorbent material as a gasket and wiping mechanism. The hand covering can be inverted following use, e.g., for gland expression during animal grooming, to provide a sanitary package for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Dan W. Kessel
  • Publication number: 20130091618
    Abstract: The present invention provides a glove that can reduce a humid feeling during usage while realizing a grip force, usability, workability, and breathability. The glove of the present invention includes a hand-shaped base layer (2a, 2b) made of fibers having a stretching property, a coating (3a, 3b) formed on the surface of the base layer (2a, 2b), at least on the surface of a palm of the base layer, and a plurality of breathing pores (4a, 4b) formed in the coating (3a, 3b), wherein the opening areas of the breathing pores (4b) when the glove is worn are larger than the opening areas of the breathing pores (4a) when the glove is not worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Towa Corporation Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Towa Corporation Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130074242
    Abstract: A thin flexible glove that includes a fabric support liner, crush-resistant fingertips, and an elastomeric or polymeric shell disposed thereon and manufacturing methods for making the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Ansell Limited
    Inventor: Ansell Limited
  • Patent number: 8397313
    Abstract: A durable athletic glove with an enhanced range of motion is provided. The glove has a palm-side portion and a back portion connected to form four finger sheaths, a thumb sheath, and an opening capable of receiving a human hand. One or more rounded, strain-relieving cutouts are located on the palm portion at a location corresponding to the area of a user's hand where two adjacent fingers connect with the palm. A strain-relieving finger gusset connects each cutout to the finger sheaths and palm-side portion. A thumb gusset extends from the back portion, between the thumb sheath and index finger sheath, and to the palm-side portion. The strain-relieving cutouts and strain-relieving gussets distribute force applied where finger sheaths connect to minimize glove failure. The cutouts and gussets allow an increased range of motion and stretchability for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Bevier
  • Publication number: 20130061368
    Abstract: A spectator glove is provided to catch a baseball or other object while permitting use of the thumb and fingers for other activities when worn. The glove of the present invention is made of a comfortable, lightweight, flexible, and resilient material. It has a palmar member with a thumb portion, index finger portion, and palm area comprised of one or more layers of material to protect the wearer's hand during use. The present invention also discloses a web member made of one or more layers of material with a web-type panel area; holes for insertion of one or more fingers; one or more tabs for encircling and fastening the glove about the wearer's hand; reinforcing means; and gripping means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Craig Stephen Filippone
  • Publication number: 20130061363
    Abstract: A glove and a method for making a glove comprising a web region, a finger region, a thumb region, at least one visual indicia aperture, at least one backing member aperture, and wherein at least one backing member, with an attached indicia member, is removably inserted into said backing member aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Estorge
  • Publication number: 20130036529
    Abstract: A glove is provided that includes a body configured to engage a hand and a plurality of finger sheaths configured to cover fingers of the hand. The glove also has an electrically conductive ink disposed at least at the tip of at least one of the finger sheaths to interact with a proximity sensor, such as a capacitive sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Jeffrey Singer, Frank J. Desjarlais
  • Patent number: 8367168
    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
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
    Inventors: Michael Flather, Paul Saunders, Dave Narasimhan
  • Publication number: 20130019367
    Abstract: A gardening glove includes a cutting tool fixed to the distal end of the index finger. The cutting tool is a stainless steel blade projecting from the end of the index finger. The blade cuts flower stems by pinching the stem between the blade cutting edge and the end of the glove thumb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Robyn Lasci
  • Publication number: 20130014306
    Abstract: A glove employable for mixed martial arts, including striking and grappling, employs a dorsal pad having distal and lateral extensions with an integral bend for covering both the dorsal and lateral sides of the user's metacarpal/proximal phalange joints. The integral bend conforms with the user's metacarpal/proximal phalange joints with the user's hand in the clinched fist position. The glove affords protection to the user's metacarpal/proximal phalange joints while striking. On the other hand, the integral bend is capable of easily unbending to an open position for grappling. The integral bend is unbent by unclenching the user's fingers by flexion from the clinched fist position to the open position. The glove also includes a wrist pad for protecting the wrist against heavy strikes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Mechling, Nicholas Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120324620
    Abstract: An electronic touchscreen operative glove, providing a conductive path from the skin to the exterior of the glove, so one need not remove the present glove to operate a touchscreen. The conductive path can be provided from the skin to one or more conductive panels on the tips of one or more finger and/or thumb of the glove. The glove can include one or more layers, preferably an inner and outer layer, the inner layer being weatherproof, and the outer layer forming the exterior of the glove, and having the conductive panels that can operate a touchscreen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Murphy
  • Patent number: 8302215
    Abstract: A glove which can ensure flexibility thereof and can prevent peeling-off of a resin film formed on a surface of a glove base body is provided. Also provided is a manufacturing method of the glove. The glove (G) includes a glove base body (1) constituted of a knitted glove, a first resin film layer (2) formed on a surface of the glove base body (1), and a second resin film layer (3) formed on the first resin film layer (2). The first resin film layer (2) and the second resin film layer (3) cover a palm portion and side portions of the glove base body (1), a palm side and side parts of respective fingers, and areas ranging from fingertip portions to a back portion of the glove base body (1) including the fingertip portions. An uncovered back portion (4) where a resin film layer is not present is formed on a remaining portion of the back portion. The second resin film layer (3) is formed on the first resin film layer (2) in an overlapping manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Towa Corporation Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutaka Matsunobu, Nobuyoshi Koga, Yukiko Tsuchimochi
  • Publication number: 20120266356
    Abstract: A glove having a panel having a cuff portion and a hand portion, a seal located on the panel, the seal having both male and female portions integrated into a single extrusion adhered to the inside surface of the first panel, the seal arranged between the cuff portion and the hand portion nearer to the cuff portion, and a perforated access to the first seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Tara J. Saville, Mark D. Sale, Jay B. Paulson
  • Publication number: 20120240308
    Abstract: A coated glove and method of making the same is provided. The invention proposes a knitted liner glove which is dyed after the knitted portion is dipped into a rubber polymer. Further, the method for making the glove includes knitting a liner of the glove, dipping the knitted liner into a rubber polymer to cover a portion thereof, and then dyeing the knitted polymer coated liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ANSELL LIMITED
    Inventor: JAMES PATRICK THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20120227156
    Abstract: A system and method for carrying mementoes that may include one or more hand-shaped material having a plurality of finger portions and a sealable void and the void not including the finger portions of the hand-shaped material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Mary E. Bell
  • Publication number: 20120226209
    Abstract: A glove having one or more reinforcements affixed thereon that reduce restriction of movement of fingers of a user. The reinforcements cross to form at least one X-shaped pattern when projected on a plane of motion of an interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The one or more reinforcements are located substantially on one or both sides of the interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The X-shaped pattern is substantially centered over an axis of rotation of the interphalangeal joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Peter K. Homer
  • Patent number: 8256030
    Abstract: The present invention provides waterproof, breathable non-textile seamed articles which exhibit high levels of durability and allow wearers a high level of flexibility and article strength. This invention is of particular interest for use in dexterous hand coverings and conformable foot coverings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Williams, Jeffrey A. Klein
  • Publication number: 20120204320
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into an athletic glove. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Kevin LEARY, Paul SHINNEY, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, William MCINNIS
  • Publication number: 20120192336
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Shen Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Patent number: 8225730
    Abstract: A method of making a ball glove includes molding a plastic material to form a single-piece front palm lining that has a palm lining portion and five front finger lining portions, forming a back lining that has five rear finger lining portions, stitching together the front palm lining and the back lining to form a glove lining that has five inner finger stalls, tailoring a front ply that has a palm cover portion and five front finger cover portions, molding a plastic material to form a single-piece back ply that has five rear finger cover portions, assembling the front ply and the back ply to form an outer shell, forming a web, and assembling the web, the outer shell, and the glove lining to form the ball glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Chuan-Hsin Lo
  • Publication number: 20120137405
    Abstract: A method for forming water resistant and breathable handwear is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing an outer shell, a liner that inhibits the transfer of heat from a user's hand, and a water resistant and breathable insert; applying a heat activated adhesive to a finger portion of the outer shell and the liner; assembling the outer shell, insert, and liner; and curing or activating the heat activated adhesive to form a bond between the layers. Water resistant handwear made through the process are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Murphy
  • Publication number: 20120124714
    Abstract: Multilayer elastomeric articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which the outside or outer distal surface of the article is a different color or otherwise visually distinct in appearance from the inside or wearer contacting surface of the article so that the user of the article can readily identify the article as a multilayer elastomeric article. In one aspect, elastomer emulsions, solvent solutions, or plastisols used to form each layer may be modified with the addition of base color and/or colorant components in order to form a colored or patterned layer. In another aspect, one or both of the surfaces of the elastomeric articles (or layers of the articles) may be coated with such a colorant component to sufficiently visually distinguish the layers from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, INC.
    Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
  • Publication number: 20120102620
    Abstract: Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: THE IDEA FOLDER, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph H. Neuser, Larry M. Olson, Daniel W. Olson
  • Publication number: 20120090074
    Abstract: A surgical glove has inner and outer surfaces. At least one of the surfaces is treated with a treatment consisting of a non-ionic hydrocarbon solution with a carbon chain in the range of 8-16 and containing a hydrophilic functionality with a pH within the range 4.5-6.5. After treatment, the treated surface or surfaces are dried, the glove packaged and then irradiated. The treatment controls the initial contact angle of the surface to be less than 70 degrees, so that liquid material will spread quickly across the treated surface or surfaces, thereby ensuring that the presence of the liquid, indicative of the glove having been compromised, is visible to the wearer or other observer as quickly as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: REGENT MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Helena Venables, Simon Pickard, Gareth Hilton, James Doran
  • Publication number: 20120079642
    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. Also disclosed is a system for providing laminated gloves one over the other, comprising a carrier sheet and a pair of gloves on the carrier sheet, the pair of gloves comprising a top glove and a bottom glove, wherein the top glove overlaps the bottom glove and is laminated directly on the bottom glove, without the gloves being sealed together, and wherein the pair of gloves are of substantially the same hand size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Philip J. Goldschmedt
  • Publication number: 20120054943
    Abstract: A single use disposable glove utilizing the cutting and sealing process. The various layers of the glove are produced from an extrusion process made from a variety of materials including, but not limited to, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyurethane, polybutene, styrene-butadiene copolymers, ethylene-propylene copolymers, their mixtures and blends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Jian Tao
  • Publication number: 20120047626
    Abstract: A seamless, form-fitting glove having improved comfort and chemical permeation resistance and a method of manufacture. The glove is multi-layered and formed utilizing a standard, latex dip line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8119200
    Abstract: A method to prepare a flexible and breathable protective glove having excellent grip in both aqueous and oil environments includes coating an electrolyte treated glove liner substrate with a non-foamed dispersion of a polymeric material. The resulting semi-gelled polymeric coating which partially penetrates the depth of the glove liner substrate, is treated with a foamed solution of a surfactant, tenside or aerosol solution and the foam treated coating is overcoated with an electrolyte solution. In a resulting chemical or physical reaction, fine pores and cavities are formed in and on the polymer coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Midas Safety Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Kassam, Akil Jaffer, Jamshed Amjad, Basheer Ali
  • Patent number: 8104097
    Abstract: Multilayer elastomeric articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which the outside or outer distal surface of the article is a different color or otherwise visually distinct in appearance from the inside or wearer contacting surface of the article so that the user of the article can readily identify the article as a multilayer elastomeric article. In one aspect, elastomer emulsions, solvent solutions, or plastisols used to form each layer may be modified with the addition of base color and/or colorant components in order to form a colored or patterned layer. In another aspect, one or both of the surfaces of the elastomeric articles (or layers of the articles) may be coated with such a colorant component to sufficiently visually distinguish the layers from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
  • Publication number: 20120011636
    Abstract: A flexible, form-fitting glove having improved water and chemical permeation resistance and a method of manufacture. The glove is multi-layered and formed utilizing a standard dip line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: CLAUDIA HANSEN, ANDREA BARBARA PIESKER, TOMY THEODOR HOFMANN, GRIGORI GOSSEN
  • Publication number: 20120011633
    Abstract: A glove constructed from foamed cushion material having a memory that can be selectively inserted into strategically located, internal and external pockets or compartments interconnected with the hand covering portion of the glove. When the shaped inserts are in position within the internal pockets of the gloves they tend to substantially replicate the surface features exhibited by the device being gripped by the user. When the shaped inserts are in position within the external pockets of the glove, they provide substantial protection against external impact to the user's hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory Van Hale
  • Publication number: 20120000005
    Abstract: A glove with a coating layer of rubber containing air bubbles formed at least on the surface of a back portion of a glove base material made of fibers is provided, wherein the moisture permeability of the coating layer of the back portion ranges from 1000 to 9000 g/m2·24 hrs in terms of a measured value according to JIS L 1099 A-1 method (calcium chloride method) and the wear loss of the coating layer of the back portion is 40 mg or less in terms of a value measured after 100 revolutions by use of a tester, Nu-Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester, specified by EN ISO 12947-1, according to the European Standard EN 388; 2003. The glove of the present invention is excellent in moisture permeability and abrasion resistance of a back portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: SHOWA GLOVE CO.
    Inventors: Hidetoshi Kishihara, Yasuyuki Ii
  • Publication number: 20110289655
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glove made from a covalently cross-linked elastomer film, which elastomer film contains at least one layered silicate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: SEMPERIT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT HOLDING
    Inventor: Raimund SCHALLER
  • Publication number: 20110289643
    Abstract: A motorcycle glove structure comprises a system for protecting the fingers, made with a double layer of plastic, the first layer (26) of which is injected directly and coextensively onto a flat part made of leather or similar material or fabric (24). The second layer (28) made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic is injection-moulded over the first layer and preferably has projections (30) opposite the minor knuckles. The structure also comprises a shield (38) which is made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic applied to the back of the hand and which has at the front portions (40) shaped so as to mate with projections (32) formed at the end of said second layer (28) for protecting the fingers, said co-operating projections being positioned opposite the major knuckles of the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Alpinestars Research Srl
    Inventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
  • Publication number: 20110289652
    Abstract: A glove including a knitted liner having a thickness of about 0.70 mm to about 0.90 mm and a plurality of stitches made from a first yarn having a denier of 221 or less, the knitted liner comprising a plurality of finger components, a thumb component, and a palm component, at least one reinforcement section located at a base of at least one finger component, at a base of the thumb component, or in the palm component, or combinations thereof, and a foamed polymeric latex coating adhered to the knitted liner, the foamed polymeric latex coating penetrating half way or more for at least a portion of the knitted liner, the foamed polymeric latex coating not penetrating the entire thickness of the knitted liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Thompson, Dave Narasimhan, Jeffrey C. Moreland, Hafsah binti Mohd. Ghazaly
  • Publication number: 20110278061
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a distal conductor that can include a first generally planar substrate, an adhesive layer bonded to a first side of the first generally planar substrate, and a electrically conductive contact that is attached to the first generally planar substrate on a second side of the first generally planar substrate; a connector that is electrically coupled to the contact; and a proximal conductor including a second generally planar substrate that is electrically coupled to the connector. Methods of using the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Brian P. Farnan
  • Publication number: 20110277215
    Abstract: A glove for operating a capacitive touch panel is provided. The glove of the invention comprises a glove body and a plurality of conductive parts. The glove body has a plurality of fingertip parts and the conductive parts are sewn through on the fingertip parts respectively. When a user wears the gloves of the present invention, the static electricity in the user's fingertips would be coupled with the capacitive touch panel through the conductive parts for touch control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicants: KING'S METAL FIBER TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., TEX-RAY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: James Lee, Hong Hsu Huang
  • Publication number: 20110265246
    Abstract: A slip resistant glove is disclosed which includes a fibrous glove and a rubber or a resin coating layer formed on the surface thereof, wherein recesses having a width of 0.1 to 425 ?m, a depth of 0.1 to 200 ?m and a number density of 1000 to 5000 per 1 square centimeter are provided at the surface of the coating layer. The glove of the present invention has well balanced slip resistance and abrasion resistance, and is excellent in slip resistance against oil, in particular, and has less amounts of anions and cations which cause rust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: SHOWA GLOVE CO.
    Inventor: Ryo SAITO
  • Publication number: 20110265239
    Abstract: An anti-shock batting glove adapted to receive a thumb and forefingers of a hand, including: a dorsal side for covering a dorsal side of the hand, and a palmar side for covering a palm of a hand. The palmar side comprises a plurality of detached finger pads adapted to limit shock to a batter's hand encountered during batting. The plurality of detached finger pads comprise a palm pad configured to cover a lower portion of a palm of the hand, a first finger pad configured to cover a metacarpal of a pinky finger, a second finger pad configured to cover a metacarpal and a phalange of a ring finger, a third finger pad configured to cover a metacarpal, a proximal phalange, and an intermediate phalange of a middle finger, and a fourth finger pad configured to cover an area between a thumb and an index finger. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: MIZUNO USA, INC.
    Inventors: TAKAYUKI KANEMITSU, TAMOTSU DOI, CHAD ROBERTSON, KEI KATO, JUNKO HARADA, KAZUHIRO KUME
  • Publication number: 20110258755
    Abstract: Glove 10 has multiple layers, including an innermost layer 12 of fabric for directly contacting the wearer's hand 20, a first intermediate layer 14 of waterproof material for preventing liquids from contacting the wearer's hand 20, said first intermediate layer 14 being in contact with said innermost layer 12; a second intermediate layer 16 of sponge material in contact with the outermost layer 18; and said outermost layer 18 comprising an abrasive material 22, having a hardness greater than the innermost layer 12 and said two intermediate layers 14 and 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: MAGIC HANDS USA, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mike Arfi
  • Publication number: 20110258750
    Abstract: In a glove manufacturing device, a glove insert with thermoplastic adhesive applied on the outer side is fixed on a glove holding member in a state where it has been inserted into the inner side of the outer material of the glove. The glove insert is then expanded by way of a gas injection means, and the outer material of the glove and the glove insert are bonded. The glove holding member is fixed on the turntable and sent to a heating furnace by this rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: NEXTEC S.R.L.
    Inventors: Yutaka Hayashi, Yukio Yasuda, Akihisa Kaneda, Matteo Morlacchi
  • Publication number: 20110223378
    Abstract: A method of placing a logo on an article or substrate by placing a contrast sheet behind the logo and a blocking sheet therebetween to prevent a shadow effect. The contrast sheet and blocking sheet may be hidden within the hem of an article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Walter G. Bauer, Kroy D. Johnson, Thomas D. Ehlert, Patrick S. McNichols