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.

Abstract: A multipurpose glove is disclosed which comprises a relatively resilient body for snug fit reception of a user's hand. The body includes a first opening on a first side for receiving the user's hand, a second opening branching from a second side of the body for receiving the user's thumb, and a plurality of third openings oriented multidirectionally. Each of the third openings receives at least one finger of the user, and at least one of the third openings has a size and shape suitable for receiving and supporting at least two of the user's fingers generally simultaneously upon engagement of the glove with the user's hand. A contoured, resilient pad is mounted in a base portion of the body corresponding to and for engaging the palm of the user's hand. The pad has, along one face, at least one lobed portion and being molded so as to generally fit the contour of the palm, the opposite face being relatively flat for engaging an interior portion of the base portion.

Abstract: A hand covering. The hand covering comprises a gripping region comprising a mesh material having a first permeability and a first coefficient of friction, the first coefficient of friction rendering the hand covering suitable for use in a desired application. Regions of the hand covering other than the gripping region comprise a material having a second coefficient of friction lower than the first coefficient of friction and a second permeability lower than the first permeability.

Abstract: A ball glove including front and back glove portions, at least first and second weltings, and a webbing. The back glove portion is coupled to the front glove portion to define a hand cavity and to form first, second, third and fourth finger stalls and a thumb stall. Each finger stall includes a front stall portion and a back stall portion. Each back stall portion includes at least three stall segments. The first and second weltings extending along the back stall portion and each welting connects two of the stall segments. The webbing is coupled to, and positioned between, the first finger stall and the thumb stall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety glove including: an inner shell adapted to be in direct contact with the wearer' hand, the inner shell being made of a general fiber material; an outer shell adapted to be in direct contact with an object or tool, the outer shell being made of a cotton material that is reinforced and coated at the inside thereof; and a plurality of safety elements made of a metal material or a reinforced plastic material and having chevron patterns and inverted chevron patterns cut to a given size, the chevron patterns being disposed in first rows and the inverted chevron patterns being disposed in second rows, the first rows and the second rows being arranged symmetrically with each other, the chevron patterns of the first rows and the inverted chevron patterns of the second rows being interleaved with each other in an symmetrical fashion in such a manner that an inverted chevron pattern is positioned above and below the space between two adjacent chevron patterns , respective

Abstract: A protective glove having an elastic substrate, a first pad segment attached to the elastic substrate, and a second pad segment attached to the elastic substrate independently from the first pad segment. The elastic substrate can be disposed over an area intended to substantially cover a forearm, a wrist, a back of a hand, a finger, and/or a thumb of a user wearing the glove. The elastic substrate can be stretchable in different directions and to different degrees in the areas around each pad segment, thereby enabling independent movement of the individually attached pad segments to accommodate any number of contours and flex points. Other embodiments provide methods for manufacturing a protective glove having independent pads.

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.

Abstract: An example cleaning glove includes a glove having a palm portion and at least one finger portion extending from the palm portion. Each of the palm portion and the finger portion has a front surface and a back surface. An abrasive layer is secured to the front surface of the palm portion, and the front surface and the back surface of the finger portion. The example cleaning glove may be used to clean many surfaces (e.g., dishes, countertops, etc.) and in many cleaning environments (e.g., public areas, restrooms, hospitals, etc.).

Abstract: A pair of gloves for keeping fingers clean during the eating of juicy foods includes a left-hand glove having a first pocket for receiving a left thumb, a second pocket for receiving a left index finger, and a third pocket for receiving a left middle finger and a right-hand glove having a first pocket for receiving a right thumb, a second pocket for receiving a right index finger, and a third pocket for receiving a right middle finger. The ring and little fingers of a user's hands are not protected and are held in spaced apart relation to the food during consumption. The gloves are made from whole gloves formed of a thin vinyl by cutting off the pockets for receiving the ring and little fingers of each hand.

Abstract: This invention relates to a glove pattern design having back finger portions including two folds or tucks on each finger excluding the thumb. This pattern enables the glove to have a more natural finger curvature which is more comfortable to the wearer than the single fold or tuck pattern of the prior art. Furthermore, the tucks are formed differently from cuts into both opposing sides of the back finger parts where the tucks will be located. The tucks are secured by stitching where the V-shaped cuts are made, preferably along the length of the tuck from end to end. This additional step which is also novel in the prior art enables the tuck to be created in the glove at an angle that corresponds to the more natural curvature of the fingers in a relaxed position. This curving of the fingers provides the articulation necessary to have the glove conform to the natural position of the hand.

Abstract: A glove has a palm portion, a front ring finger portion unitary therewith, and a first sidewall thereof, a back portion fixed to the palm portion, a back pinky portion, a back ring finger portion, a separate pinky portion formed of a separate material from the palm portion and back portion, and fixed to the palm portion and back pinky portion. The glove also has a thumb portion, a pointer finger portion, and a middle finger portion. This construction enables the first sidewall of the ring finger portion and inner sidewall of the pinky portion to be made unitary. A method of making the glove includes cutting the front of the glove with a palm portion that includes a front ring finger portion and first sidewall as one piece of material, cutting from a separate piece of material the front portion of the pinky finger portion so that it includes an inner sidewall, and sewing the front palm portion, back portion, and front ring finger portion to the palm and back portions.

Abstract: A glove having a string knit body has a leather palm which is assembled to the string knit body with a narrow band of fabric secured at its edges to the string knit body and the leather palm. Seams are turned inside the glove but outside the string knit body and the narrow band of fabric spaces the leather from the string knit body to improve comfort.

Abstract: A ball glove including a front glove portion, a back glove portion and a webbing. The back glove portion is coupled to the front glove portion to define a hand cavity and to form first, second, third and fourth finger stalls and a thumb stall. Each finger stall includes a distal region and a proximal region. At least one through-stall opening is formed into the distal region of at least one of the finger stalls. The through-stall opening having a size of at least 0.25 square inches. The webbing is coupled to, and positioned between, the first finger stall and the thumb stall.

Abstract: A goalkeepers glove and the method of making the glove for use in a soccer game, wherein the face of the glove or inner portion is fabricated of synthetic rubber and is of a single piece including an extension which is folded and stitched upon itself to encompass the player's thumb. The back of the glove, which may include reinforcement, is likewise of a single piece. The pieces are joined along the edge to form the glove.

Abstract: A gunn cut glove construction in which a pre-curvature at selected locations, preferably around the joints, in the fingers is achieved by sewing wedges of material into cut portions of the gunn section so that the shortened fingers and larger back sections easily meet at and can be joined without the need to gather or moccasin material resulting in the shape of the finger being such that it curves forward towards the palm section. Increased volume at the fingertips of a gunn cut construction glove is achieved by darting the palm side pieces of fingers proximate the fingertips. In addition, to reduce the inflexibility of gloves when curled into a fist, an elliptical piece is removed from the palm portion of the glove and the sides of the elliptical piece are sewn together along a seam.

Abstract: A knitted glove (1) having at least one finger crotch (A, B, C, D) and knitted from a fingertip toward a palm by using a flat knitting machine.

Abstract: A pole grip and glove combination that uses a hook material on at least a portion of the grip with a corresponding mating loop material on at least a portion of the palm of a glove such that when the user grasps the grip at the pole end while wearing the glove, the hook and loop material engage and releasably attach the glove to the pole grip.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the production of elastomeric articles, such as elastomeric gloves, which can be easily stripped from forming molds, provide good tactile and gripping characteristics, and can be powder free with no halogenation or surface treatments. In general, the elastomeric articles of the invention include an ultra-thin outer layer formed of an acrylic-based polymer and a base polymer layer coagulated onto the surface of the outer layer which forms the primary matrix of the elastomeric article. The ultra-thin outer layer of the articles can be between about 0.25 microns and about 8.0 microns thick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner cloth for a glove which is inserted between a lining material contacting with a user's skin and an outer skin exposed to the outside and includes a certain connection member for thereby being fixed together with a lining material and an outer skin based on a sewing operation, so that it is possible to implement good moisture penetration, anti-cold, and waterproof functions. The inner cloth for a glove includes a pair of hand-shaped panel members which each include a certain size or area and an edge portion connected at a certain width, and a connection member which is arranged at a certain position of the pair of the panel members and is integrally formed when the panel members are connected, and is formed in a certain shape. The glove implements good moisture penetration, anti-cold and waterproof functions using the inner cloth of the present invention.

Abstract: A sports glove has a front tab for securing the glove on the hand of the user, a slit to facilitate direct embroidery and a direct embroidered design on the back thereof. Also discussed is a method for the direct embroidery of a log or design directly to the back of a glove.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi layer protective textile fabric having a base fabric layer with pre-selected areas fibers of a heavier denier or different material inserted pursuant to a computer program and the articles produced thereby. There is also provided a glove prepared by the method comprising different denier fibers and kind of fibers at pre-selected locations having a base unilayer and at least one other layer.

Abstract: A device that can be used, for example, for application or use with hair care products. The device includes two sheets connected to one another by a connecting region which defines a cavity on a first side of the connecting region, such that a user's hand can be inserted into the cavity. A flexible strip preferably cut into fringes and flaps, is provided on a second side of the connecting region. A method for manufacturing a device of this kind is also provided in which two webs of strip material are unrolled simultaneously, connected, and then cut. Parts of the webs, including both the connecting region and the cut fringes and flaps, are then separated. The device can optionally be impregnated with a product, for example, a hair care product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wallets. The Hand Wallet is a receptacle that has pockets for containing various accessories. In Particular, it relates to accessories that are specially configured to serve specific functions, such as a wallet for carrying items during activities. This wallet is designed to be worn around the hand with unique expandable pockets. These pockets are designed to carry items like personal identification information, vital medical information, keys, drinking devices etc. This Hand Wallet will benefit those greatly in daily activities while giving a since of comfort and security.

Abstract: The altitude protection device according to the invention for an acceleration protection suit (1) operating according to the hydrostatic principle and having a plurality of liquid-filled veins (4) consists of a bladder (3) inserted in a pocket (2) and consisting of an elastic plastic. A knitted spacer fabric, preferably consisting of monofilament material, is enclosed in the pocket (2). This fabric is non-compressible under the loads to be provided and thus defines a minimum volume in the interior of the bladder (3). The bladder (3) is closed off or opened relative to the surrounding air in the aircraft cabin by means of a valve (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unilayer flexible performance fabric which may be fabricated into apparel and articles having high performance fibers, such as high tensile modulus fibers positioned within a base fabric in at least one preselected location only where required to import performance characteristics which are equal to or exceed the specifications for the garment. For example, if cut resistance is a requirement, performance fibers which provide such protection from this hazard would be used. Likewise, if abrasion resistance is intended for an apparel such as coveralls, only the knees and elbows would require the performance fiber. Thus, reducing the amount of expensive fibers normally used. The invented fabric is manufacturede in a method in which the placement of the fabric in preselected locations is computer controlled.

Abstract: A method of producing a unilayer textile fabric having in preselected areas fibers of a heavier denier inserted pursuant to a computer program and the articles produced thereby. There is also provided a glove prepared by the method comprising heavier denier fibers at preselected locations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove, especially a single-use or disposable glove with at least two essentially congruent plastic sheets, one forming the outer face for the back of the hand and one forming the inner face for the palm of the hand and with at least one absorbent outer layer applied to the outer face and/or top side of the inner face, which outer layer is provided with at least one fluid, especially sprayed and/or soaked and/or impregnated, the plastic sheets being permanently joined to one another at least along the lateral border regions while providing a glove opening which is opposite the finger section, is essentially sealed against the penetration of fluid, and may be exposed and/or opened when the glove is to be used.

Abstract: A glove including a plurality of tucks formed in the fingers, thumb and in the back portion. The tucks positioned on the fingers and thumb are formed in the fourchette of each finger and thumb on both sides of a wearer's knuckles. The tucks formed in the back portion of the glove are located at the peripheral edge of back portion, on both sides of a wearer's hand. The tucks operate to shape the glove to the natural position of a wearer's hand. The tucks also provide for a pre-formed bending crease in the fourchettes to increase flexibility and reduce hand and finger fatigue of a wearer. The fourchettes and the back portion of the glove are formed of an aluminized radiant reflective material to protect a wearer from elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A pilot's glove includes a first material piece for covering a hand front side and a second material piece for covering a hand rear side. The first and second material pieces have edges by which the first and second material pieces are connected to one another to forma seam which lies on a rear side of the hand when the glove is worn, so that the fingertips are free of seams and all seams lie on the hand rear side. The front side and rear side each have a hydrophobic and oleophobic finish for protection against chemical warfare agents.

Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove is disclosed, wherein use of a specialized pattern for the element comprising the palmar surface achieves a design with improved ball control and durability characteristics. Improved ball control is gained through an absence of seams on areas that are critical for ball control, specifically the palmar and lateral surfaces of the first and second digit and the palmar and medial surfaces of the fifth digit. Furthermore, the general absence of seams that connect separate sections of material on the palmar surface improves durability by eliminating common failure areas.

Abstract: A gunn cut glove construction in which a pre-curvature at selected locations, preferably around the joints, in the fingers is achieved by sewing wedges of material into cut portions of the gunn section so that the shortened fingers and larger back sections easily meet at and can be joined without the need to gather or moccasin material resulting in the shape of the finger being such that it curves forward towards the palm section. Increased volume at the fingertips of a gunn cut construction glove is achieved by darting the palm side pieces of fingers proximate the fingertips. In addition, to reduce the inflexibility of gloves when curled into a fist, an elliptical piece is removed from the palm portion of the glove and the sides of the elliptical piece are sewn together along a seam.

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.

Abstract: A glove with a front portion and a back portion coupled to the front portion. The back portion includes an exoskeleton layer. The exoskeleton layer is formed of elastic material and the glove may be configured to allow the user's hand to be visible through the exoskeleton layer. Alternatively, the back portion can include the exoskeleton and another layer of material disposed between the exoskeleton layer and the front portion. The additional layer of material can be formed substantially elastic material or of a combination of substantially elastic material and substantially inelastic material.

Abstract: A welder helmet includes a shield holder. A head set is disposed rearwardly of and is pivoted to left and right ends of the shield holder. A fixed face shield extends downwardly from the shield holder. A movable face shield is disposed frontwardly of the fixed face shield. A coupler unit couples the movable face shield on the shield holder to permit turning of the movable face shield away from the fixed face shield when the welder wishes to check a welded spot.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glove, in particular for housework, the glove being made integrally of silicone material comprising a main pocket designed to receive four fingers of a user, and a secondary pocket designed to receive the thumb, said secondary pocket opening out into the main pocket, the glove including projecting ribs or reinforcement on at least one of its inside or outside surfaces.

Abstract: A glove with a front portion and a back portion coupled to the front portion. The back portion includes an exoskeleton layer. The exoskeleton layer is formed of elastic material and the glove may be configured to allow the user's hand to be visible through the exoskeleton layer. Alternatively, the back portion can include the exoskeleton and another layer of material disposed between the exoskeleton layer and the front portion. The additional layer of material can be formed substantially elastic material or of a combination of substantially elastic material and substantially inelastic material.

Abstract: A waterproof glove formed of a flexible inner glove body providing a thermal plastic resin film on a base fabric and an flexible outer glove body of the same fabric is thermally unified after the former is inserted into the later. The glove can also be manufactured by a thermal adhesion of the flexible inner glove body providing outwardly the thermal plastic resin film and a flexible outer glove body providing inwardly the same resin film or by a thermal adhession of the flexible inner glove body coating outwardly a thermal plastic resin film having a lower melting point and a flexible outer glove body after insertion of the former into the later. A glove for a skier or a rider in which the thumb is freely movable to grip a stick or a handle, can be manufactured by thermal adhesion of a thumb portion and an other body portion of the glove which was manufactured separately from the same manner and same materials.

Abstract: A glove with a front portion and a back portion coupled to the front portion. The back portion includes an exoskeleton layer. The exoskeleton layer is formed of elastic material and the glove may be configured to allow the user's hand to be visible through the exoskeleton layer. Alternatively, the back portion can include the exoskeleton and another layer of material disposed between the exoskeleton layer and the front portion. The additional layer of material can be formed substantially elastic material or of a combination of substantially elastic material and substantially inelastic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a puncture-resistant glove and a puncture-resistant glove liner, each suitable for protecting a hand comprising a palmar side and a dorsal side. In preferred embodiment, the glove or glove liner comprises a palmar portion designed to fit over the palmar side of the hand, the palmar portion being made of a puncture-resistant material. The glove or glove liner also comprises a dorsal portion designed to fit over at least part of the dorsal side of the hand, and optionally being made of a puncture-resistant material, the dorsal portion being sewn to the palmar portion along seams substantially located on a dorsal side of the glove.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes hand during the wearing of the glove.

Abstract: A wetsuit is provided having a torso portion arranged to be secured about a torso of a person. The torso portion includes a neck opening, a pair of upper limb openings and a pair of lower limb openings. A limb extension can be attached to each of the limb openings for covering a respective limb of the person. Each limb extension comprises an elongate tubular member extending longitudinally between an inner end arranged to be secured to the torso portion and an outer free end. The limb extensions can thus be added and removed as desired such that a single wetsuit can be modified for use in varying dive conditions. The use of a single adjustable suit is considerably less costly as compared to purchasing several different types of suits while being convenient enough to adjust to different dive conditions without the need to even remove the torso portion of the suit.

Abstract: A protective glove having removable outer layers comprises an substantially contaminant free inner glove having at least one outer layer and a method of use thereof. The outer layer has a shape of the glove and is frangibly fused to a selected side of the inner glove. The outer layer material has a lower melt temperature than the inner glove material and can be easily peeled from the inner glove immediately prior to a use requiring the glove to be substantially contaminant free. Also included are methods for making the protective glove.

Abstract: The present invention provides a puncture-resistant glove and a puncture resistant glove liner, each suitable for protecting a hand comprising a palmar side and a dorsal side. In preferred embodiments, the glove or glove liner comprises a palmar portion designed to fit over the palmar side of the hand, the palmar portion being made of a puncture-resistant material. The glove or glove liner also comprises a dorsal portion designed to fit over at least part of the dorsal side of the hand, and optionally being made of a puncture-resistant material, the dorsal portion being sewn to the palmar portion along seams substantially located on a dorsal side of the glove.

Abstract: A work glove having internal stitching joining a palm piece to a finger piece having three finger stalls. A fourth finger stall is integral with the palm piece as is an inner thumb member. An outer thumb member extends the along the side of the glove and is attached to a pair of thumb inserts attached to the palm piece. All stitching of the glove is concealed from the glove exterior and hence from contact with a workpiece.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes hand during the wearing of the glove.

Abstract: A puncture proof surgical glove and methods for producing the puncture proof glove are provided. The puncture proof glove provides flexibility and elasticity and protects against dangerous puncture wounds from needles and scalpels. The puncture proof surgical glove includes a first glove and second glove that each include a first pattern cut from a first material in a shape, a first layered stack of a plurality of patterned sheets, each of the plurality of patterned sheets cut from a second material in the first shape and having multiple line cuts through the second material, a second pattern cut from the first material in the first shape, and a third pattern cut in the first shape. The first pattern is layered on top of the first layered stack and the second pattern is layered on the bottom of the first layered stack and the first pattern and second pattern are bonded along their edges.

Abstract: Glove of rubber or other resilient material comprising of an essentially tubular sleeve portion (1) and a cuff portion (2) which extends conically outwardly in extension of the sleeve portion and can be folded back such that the free end of the connically outwardly extending cuff portion (2) has a radial distance from the outer circumference of the sleeve portion (1), characterized in that a thinner wall portion (3) having a wall thickness smaller than the wall thickness of at least the sleeve portion (1) is provided between sleeve portion (1) and cuff portion (2), whereas the thinner wall portion (3) is either a thinner extension of the sleeve portion (1) or has the shape of an inwardly directed undulation, wherein the cuff portion (2) is foldable back about the said thinner wall portion (3).

Abstract: Two types of gloves with thermobonded seams that define fingers and a thumb portion that extends over the palm of the glove thus allowing free thumb rotation are disclosed. Devices for manufacturing the two types of gloves are disclosed. Methods from manufacturing the gloves, including two ways to manufacture the thumb portion, are disclosed. An improved die plate for thermobonding that holds a heat element in a channel using wedge shaped channel walls is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glove insert (10) which is made of a first textile piece (20) and second textile piece (30) and has a finger portion (40) having a finger radial side (44) and a finger ulnar side (46), a thumb portion (50) with a thumb tip (60) and a finger-side thumb outer edge (55), a palm portion (70), a cuff portion (80) with an ulnar side cuff outer edge (85) on the ulnar side of the glove insert (10) and a radial side cuff outer edge (86) on the radial side of the glove insert (10), a hand entry (90) through which the wearer slips a hand, and a crotch (100) being between the finger radial side (44) and the thumb portion (60). The first textile piece (20) is joined to the second textile piece (30) by a first seam (110) situated on the cuff ulnar side outer edge (85), the finger radial-side outer edge (44) and the finger-side thumb outer edge (55) and running from the thumb tip (60) across the palm portion (70) and cuff portion (89) towards the cuff ulnar side outer edge (85).

Abstract: A slip-stop rubber sheet having a plurality of thin rubber pieces formed on a surface of a rubber laminated layer in an XY plane at an appointed interval in the Y direction, wherein the thin rubber pieces are erected in a plurality of rows such that the thin rubber pieces extend so as to roughly constitute waveforms in the X direction and such that the thin rubber pieces are bendable in the Y direction. A slip-stop rubber sheet lined work glove is formed by pressure-fitting the slip-stop rubber sheet onto a palmar surface of a glove in such a manner that the X direction of the slip-stop rubber sheet is made coincident with a cross direction parallel with a width direction of a palmar width of the glove.