CA2168380A1 - Protective glove - Google Patents
Protective gloveInfo
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- CA2168380A1 CA2168380A1 CA 2168380 CA2168380A CA2168380A1 CA 2168380 A1 CA2168380 A1 CA 2168380A1 CA 2168380 CA2168380 CA 2168380 CA 2168380 A CA2168380 A CA 2168380A CA 2168380 A1 CA2168380 A1 CA 2168380A1
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- wristlet
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Abstract
The invention consists of a protective glove such as a firefighter's glove having an outer layer of abrasion resistant material and an inner layer of thermal insulative material. A
wristlet is created that is secured to the inner layer and outer layer. A moisture barrier is located between the inner and outer layers and extends from the glove into the wristlet to provide protection to the wrist area of the wearer. The wristlet and moisture barrier are arranged to allow easy donning of the glove while maintaining an uninterrupted waterproof barrier.
wristlet is created that is secured to the inner layer and outer layer. A moisture barrier is located between the inner and outer layers and extends from the glove into the wristlet to provide protection to the wrist area of the wearer. The wristlet and moisture barrier are arranged to allow easy donning of the glove while maintaining an uninterrupted waterproof barrier.
Description
DOCKET NO . 2 6 5 2 IMPROVED PROTECTIVE GLOVE
Background Of The Invention The invention relates, generally, to protective gloves and, more particularly, to a glove having a waterproof wristlet.
While the glove of the invention can be used in many circumstances, it is particularly suitable for use as a firefighter's glove. The typical firefighter's gloves must protect the wearer's hands from the hostile environment in which fires are fought. To provide adequate protection, firefighter's gloves must protect the wearer's hands from abrasion, flame, heat and moisture. One such firefighter glove is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 4, 918, 756 issued to Grilliot et al. While the glove disclosed in Grilliot adequately protects the wearer~s hands, it offers little protection for the wrist area of the wearer. Such protection is desirable to prevent water, toxins, chemicals, pathogens or the like from reaching the firefighter through the wristlet.
Thus, a glove that provides a waterproof wristlet is desired.
Summary Of The Invention In the preferred embodiment, the invention consists of a firefighter's glove having an outer layer of fire and abrasion resistant material and an inner layer of thermal insulative material. A wristlet is created that is secured to the inner layer and outer layer. A moisture barrier is located between the inner and outer layers and extends from the body of the glove into the wristlet to provide protection to the wrist area of the firefighter. The wristlet and moisture barrier are arranged to allow easy donning of the glove while maint~in;ng an uninterrupted waterproof barrier.
Brief Description Of The Drawings Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a firefighter's glove illustrating the wrist portion of the glove according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is an enlarged section view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1.
Detailed Description Of The Invention Referring more particularly to Figure 1, the firefighter's glove of the invention 10 consists of a hand portion 14 and a wristlet 12. The hand portion 14 includes an outer layer 16 of an abrasion-resistant material covering an inner layer 20 of a thermally insulative material creating a space therebetween. The outer layer 16 and inner layer 20 include finger portions 21.
The wristlet 12 consists of an e~n~hle material.
Usually the material is a knit and is manufactured as a tube having an unexr~n~ed circumference approximately equal to the size of the wearer's wrist. The tube of material is folded over on itself such that the wristlet is substantially U-shaped in cross-section having a space created therein as best shown in Figure 1. One end of the wristlet is secured to the outer layer 16 and the opposite end of the wristlet is secured to the inner layer 20. The wristlet 12 can be secured to the outer and inner layers by any suitable method such as sewing or adhesive. By this construction an uninterrupted space is created throughout the entire glove between the inner layer 20 and outer layer 16 and within wristlet 12.
A m~isture ~arrier 18 is located in this space between the inner layer 20 and outer layer 16 and extends completely into the space defined by wristlet 12. Preferably, the moisture barrier is of a flexible liquid impermeable material. Depending somewhat on the application, the liquid impermeable material is one which is vapor permeable. That has the advantage of allowing perspiration to dissipate throughout the moisture barrier. On the other hand, it is sometimes preferable, in the case of chemical fires for instance, that the moisture barrier be not only liquid impermeable, but vapor impermeable as well. Such materials are themselves well known in the art, and form no part of the present application. The moisture barrier is large enough to allow the wearer's hand to pass through and is collapsed with the knit wristlet 12. Because the moisture barrier 18 extends to the end of wristlet 12, the glove is waterproof over its entire length and thereby protects both the wrist and hand of the wearer.
The inner layer 20, outer layer 16 and moisture barrier 18 are secured together at the finger tips of each of the layers as shown in Figure 2. Any method for securing the layers together can be used. For example, a strip of material 30 can secure the inner layer 20 and moisture barrier 18 to the outer layer 16 by stitching 34 or other suitable attachment. Such a method is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,918,756 and is incorporated herein by reference. The end of moisture barrier 18 is also fixed to the end of wristlet 12 by stitching 19 or other suitable method. In the preferred embodiment, the layers are not _ fixed to one another at any point between the fingertips and stitching 19 or other suitable attachment means such as adhesive or the like. By limiting the points of attachment between the layers, the inner layer 20 and outer layer 16 can move a limited amount relative to the moisture barrier 18.
By minimizing the points of attachment between the layers, the possibility of tearing or puncturing the moisture barrier is minimized and the moisture proof integrity of the glove is preserved. For example, where the wristlet, inner layer or outer layer were stitched to the moisture barrier, the moisture barrier would be punctured and these punctured areas would be susceptible to tearing. Likewise, if the wristlet, inner layer or outer layer were secured by adhesive or other similar method of attachment, the area of the moisture barrier adjacent the adhesive would be susceptible to tearing as the layers of the glove move relative to one another during use.
This potential problem is exacerbated by the fact that the moisture barrier is typically a much thinner and weaker layer of material than the inner and outer layers.
Moreover, by not securing the layers together except at the extremities of the glove, the glove can be easily donned without affecting the integrity of the moisture barrier.
Specifically, the knit wristlet can expand to allow passage of the hand upon donning and removing the glove. Because these elements are not secured to one another they can expand and contract independently thereby minimizing the risk of damage to the moisture barrier.
While it is preferred to minimize the attachment between the layers, it will be appreciated that very limited areas of connection between the inner layer, outer layer or wristlet and the moisture barrier will achieve substantially similar rèsults. For example, a spot of adhesive between the palm of the outer layer and the moisture barrier would not substantially affect the performance of the glove. This minor attachment is to be distinguished from a glove in which the wristlet or hand portions is secured to the moisture barrier about the periphery of the glove over a substantial portion of the glove. One of the salient features of the glove of the invention is that the layers of the glove remain substantially unattached.
The wristlet can expand to receive the hand and contract once the hand is in the glove to closely encompass the wrist. The ability to contract about the wrist is especially important for firefighters because it is desirable to prevent water and other foreign objects commonly found during a fire from entering the glove. ~he glove of the invention maintains this snug fit without the need for zippers or other fasteners because of the elasticity of the material and the construction of the layers. Because no fasteners are used, the glove can be quickly and easily donned and removed, an important feature for firefighter's clothing.
Thus, the firefighter's glove of the invention is waterproof in the hand portion and wristlet thereby providing maximum protection to the firefighter. The waterproof wristlet is provided while maintAining the integrity of the moisture barrier, providing a snug fit between the wristlet and wrist and maintAining ease of donning and removal.
While the invention has been described in some detail with respect to the drawings, it will be appreciated that numerous changes in the details and construction of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
Background Of The Invention The invention relates, generally, to protective gloves and, more particularly, to a glove having a waterproof wristlet.
While the glove of the invention can be used in many circumstances, it is particularly suitable for use as a firefighter's glove. The typical firefighter's gloves must protect the wearer's hands from the hostile environment in which fires are fought. To provide adequate protection, firefighter's gloves must protect the wearer's hands from abrasion, flame, heat and moisture. One such firefighter glove is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 4, 918, 756 issued to Grilliot et al. While the glove disclosed in Grilliot adequately protects the wearer~s hands, it offers little protection for the wrist area of the wearer. Such protection is desirable to prevent water, toxins, chemicals, pathogens or the like from reaching the firefighter through the wristlet.
Thus, a glove that provides a waterproof wristlet is desired.
Summary Of The Invention In the preferred embodiment, the invention consists of a firefighter's glove having an outer layer of fire and abrasion resistant material and an inner layer of thermal insulative material. A wristlet is created that is secured to the inner layer and outer layer. A moisture barrier is located between the inner and outer layers and extends from the body of the glove into the wristlet to provide protection to the wrist area of the firefighter. The wristlet and moisture barrier are arranged to allow easy donning of the glove while maint~in;ng an uninterrupted waterproof barrier.
Brief Description Of The Drawings Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a firefighter's glove illustrating the wrist portion of the glove according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is an enlarged section view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1.
Detailed Description Of The Invention Referring more particularly to Figure 1, the firefighter's glove of the invention 10 consists of a hand portion 14 and a wristlet 12. The hand portion 14 includes an outer layer 16 of an abrasion-resistant material covering an inner layer 20 of a thermally insulative material creating a space therebetween. The outer layer 16 and inner layer 20 include finger portions 21.
The wristlet 12 consists of an e~n~hle material.
Usually the material is a knit and is manufactured as a tube having an unexr~n~ed circumference approximately equal to the size of the wearer's wrist. The tube of material is folded over on itself such that the wristlet is substantially U-shaped in cross-section having a space created therein as best shown in Figure 1. One end of the wristlet is secured to the outer layer 16 and the opposite end of the wristlet is secured to the inner layer 20. The wristlet 12 can be secured to the outer and inner layers by any suitable method such as sewing or adhesive. By this construction an uninterrupted space is created throughout the entire glove between the inner layer 20 and outer layer 16 and within wristlet 12.
A m~isture ~arrier 18 is located in this space between the inner layer 20 and outer layer 16 and extends completely into the space defined by wristlet 12. Preferably, the moisture barrier is of a flexible liquid impermeable material. Depending somewhat on the application, the liquid impermeable material is one which is vapor permeable. That has the advantage of allowing perspiration to dissipate throughout the moisture barrier. On the other hand, it is sometimes preferable, in the case of chemical fires for instance, that the moisture barrier be not only liquid impermeable, but vapor impermeable as well. Such materials are themselves well known in the art, and form no part of the present application. The moisture barrier is large enough to allow the wearer's hand to pass through and is collapsed with the knit wristlet 12. Because the moisture barrier 18 extends to the end of wristlet 12, the glove is waterproof over its entire length and thereby protects both the wrist and hand of the wearer.
The inner layer 20, outer layer 16 and moisture barrier 18 are secured together at the finger tips of each of the layers as shown in Figure 2. Any method for securing the layers together can be used. For example, a strip of material 30 can secure the inner layer 20 and moisture barrier 18 to the outer layer 16 by stitching 34 or other suitable attachment. Such a method is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,918,756 and is incorporated herein by reference. The end of moisture barrier 18 is also fixed to the end of wristlet 12 by stitching 19 or other suitable method. In the preferred embodiment, the layers are not _ fixed to one another at any point between the fingertips and stitching 19 or other suitable attachment means such as adhesive or the like. By limiting the points of attachment between the layers, the inner layer 20 and outer layer 16 can move a limited amount relative to the moisture barrier 18.
By minimizing the points of attachment between the layers, the possibility of tearing or puncturing the moisture barrier is minimized and the moisture proof integrity of the glove is preserved. For example, where the wristlet, inner layer or outer layer were stitched to the moisture barrier, the moisture barrier would be punctured and these punctured areas would be susceptible to tearing. Likewise, if the wristlet, inner layer or outer layer were secured by adhesive or other similar method of attachment, the area of the moisture barrier adjacent the adhesive would be susceptible to tearing as the layers of the glove move relative to one another during use.
This potential problem is exacerbated by the fact that the moisture barrier is typically a much thinner and weaker layer of material than the inner and outer layers.
Moreover, by not securing the layers together except at the extremities of the glove, the glove can be easily donned without affecting the integrity of the moisture barrier.
Specifically, the knit wristlet can expand to allow passage of the hand upon donning and removing the glove. Because these elements are not secured to one another they can expand and contract independently thereby minimizing the risk of damage to the moisture barrier.
While it is preferred to minimize the attachment between the layers, it will be appreciated that very limited areas of connection between the inner layer, outer layer or wristlet and the moisture barrier will achieve substantially similar rèsults. For example, a spot of adhesive between the palm of the outer layer and the moisture barrier would not substantially affect the performance of the glove. This minor attachment is to be distinguished from a glove in which the wristlet or hand portions is secured to the moisture barrier about the periphery of the glove over a substantial portion of the glove. One of the salient features of the glove of the invention is that the layers of the glove remain substantially unattached.
The wristlet can expand to receive the hand and contract once the hand is in the glove to closely encompass the wrist. The ability to contract about the wrist is especially important for firefighters because it is desirable to prevent water and other foreign objects commonly found during a fire from entering the glove. ~he glove of the invention maintains this snug fit without the need for zippers or other fasteners because of the elasticity of the material and the construction of the layers. Because no fasteners are used, the glove can be quickly and easily donned and removed, an important feature for firefighter's clothing.
Thus, the firefighter's glove of the invention is waterproof in the hand portion and wristlet thereby providing maximum protection to the firefighter. The waterproof wristlet is provided while maintAining the integrity of the moisture barrier, providing a snug fit between the wristlet and wrist and maintAining ease of donning and removal.
While the invention has been described in some detail with respect to the drawings, it will be appreciated that numerous changes in the details and construction of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
Claims (16)
1. An improved protective glove comprising:
an outer layer dimensioned to cover a hand;
an inner layer located within the outer layer and being substantially coextensive therewith;
and expandable wristlet secured to the inner layer and outer layer and being dimensioned to encapsulate the wrist;
the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet defining a substantially uninterrupted internal space substantially coextensive therewith;
a moisture barrier located in said space and being coextensive with the inner and outer layers and wristlet; and means for connecting the inner layer, outer layer and moisture barrier together at the extremities of the glove.
an outer layer dimensioned to cover a hand;
an inner layer located within the outer layer and being substantially coextensive therewith;
and expandable wristlet secured to the inner layer and outer layer and being dimensioned to encapsulate the wrist;
the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet defining a substantially uninterrupted internal space substantially coextensive therewith;
a moisture barrier located in said space and being coextensive with the inner and outer layers and wristlet; and means for connecting the inner layer, outer layer and moisture barrier together at the extremities of the glove.
2. The glove of claim 1, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and moisture barrier include fingers, said means for connecting being located at said fingers.
3. The glove of claim 1, wherein said outer layer is made of an abrasion resistant material.
4. The glove of claim 1, wherein said inner layer is made of a thermally resistant material.
5. The glove of claim 1, wherein said wristlet can expand and retract to allow passage of the hand.
6. The glove of claim 1, wherein said wristlet includes a cylindrical piece of material having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the outer layer and the second end being connected to the inner layer to define a portion of the internal space for receiving the moisture barrier.
7. The glove of claim 6, wherein the piece of material is dimensioned to encapsulate the wrist.
8. The glove of claim 2, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet are not attached to the moisture barrier except at the means for connecting.
9. The glove of claim 2, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet are not substantially attached to the moisture barrier except at the means for connecting.
10. The glove of claim 2, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet are free to move relative to the moisture barrier except at the means for connecting.
11. A protective glove comprising:
an outer layer dimensioned to cover the hand of a person wearing the glove and including finger portions;
an inner layer located within the outer layer including finger portions and being substantially coextensive with the outer layer;
a wristlet dimensioned to encapsulate the wearer's wrist, said wristlet consisting of a tubular member of expandable flexible material having a first end and a second end, said first end being connected to said outer layer and said second end being connected to said inner layer;
said inner layer, outer layer and wristlet defining a substantially uninterrupted internal space, said internal spaced being substantially coextensive with said outer layer and wristlet;
a moisture barrier including finger portions consisting of a liquid impermeable material located within and being coextensive with the internal space;
and means for connecting the inner layer, outer layer and moisture barrier together only at the extremities of the glove.
an outer layer dimensioned to cover the hand of a person wearing the glove and including finger portions;
an inner layer located within the outer layer including finger portions and being substantially coextensive with the outer layer;
a wristlet dimensioned to encapsulate the wearer's wrist, said wristlet consisting of a tubular member of expandable flexible material having a first end and a second end, said first end being connected to said outer layer and said second end being connected to said inner layer;
said inner layer, outer layer and wristlet defining a substantially uninterrupted internal space, said internal spaced being substantially coextensive with said outer layer and wristlet;
a moisture barrier including finger portions consisting of a liquid impermeable material located within and being coextensive with the internal space;
and means for connecting the inner layer, outer layer and moisture barrier together only at the extremities of the glove.
12. The glove of claim 11, wherein said outer layer is made of an abrasion resistant material.
13. The glove of claim 11, wherein said inner layer is made of a thermally resistant material.
14. The glove of claim 12, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet are not attached to the moisture barrier except at the means for connecting.
15. The glove of claim 12, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet are not substantially attached to the moisture barrier except at the means for connecting.
16. The glove of claim 12, wherein the inner layer, outer layer and wristlet are free to move relative to the moisture barrier except at the means for connecting.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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| US38225195A | 1995-02-01 | 1995-02-01 | |
| US08/382,251 | 1995-02-01 |
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| CA 2168380 Abandoned CA2168380A1 (en) | 1995-02-01 | 1996-01-30 | Protective glove |
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| EP2790538A4 (en) * | 2011-12-16 | 2015-07-29 | Ansell Ltd | Structural fire glove |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2790538A4 (en) * | 2011-12-16 | 2015-07-29 | Ansell Ltd | Structural fire glove |
| EP3039978A1 (en) * | 2011-12-16 | 2016-07-06 | Ansell Limited | Structural fire glove |
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