ES2897637T3 - Protective glove with improved outer sections - Google Patents

Abstract

A protective glove (200) comprising: (a) a first palm section (250), a second palm section (251), on the opposite side of the first palm section (250), and a plurality of sections wherein the plurality of finger sections (261, 262, 263, 264, 265) comprise a thumb section (261), an index finger section (262), a middle finger section (263), a ring finger section (264) and a little finger section (265); (b) a primary yarn (211) defining the first and second palm sections (250, 251), and the plurality of finger sections (261, 262, 263, 264, 265), the primary yarn (211) having an inner surface defining an inner surface of the glove (200) and an outer surface defining an outer surface of the glove (200); and (c) a plurality of enhanced sections (220) formed on the outer surface of the glove (200), wherein the plurality of enhanced sections (220) have at least one substantially improved physical characteristic relative to the primary yarn (211). , and wherein the enhanced sections (220) are formed by at least one secondary yarn (21) braided in spaced portions of the outer surface of the primary yarn (211), characterized in that the plurality of enhanced sections (220) extend longitudinally in at least the thumb section (261) and the index finger section (262) of the plurality of finger sections (261, 262, 263, 264, 265), whereby a first spaced interval (201) is located between every two enhanced sections (220), where the secondary yarn (21) is not twisted in the first spaced interval (201), the enhanced sections (220) are linearly aligned and together form a plurality of ring sections (222) separated by seconds two spaced intervals (202) in which there is only the primary yarn (211) and no secondary yarn (21), each of the plurality of ring sections (222) extending laterally in at least the thumb section (261) and the index finger section (262), wherein the enhanced sections (220) are rectangular; and wherein each enhanced section (220) is about six millimeters long and about two millimeters wide, with the first spaced interval (201) being about one millimeter and the second spaced interval (202) being about three millimeters.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Protective glove with improved outer sections

Technical field and background of the invention

The present disclosure relates to knitted articles, such as gloves, with sections having enhanced properties formed on the outer surface of the glove. Enhanced sections can be areas of the outer surface of the glove that have superior physical properties, such as cut or abrasion resistance, relative to the other parts of the glove.

It is often desirable that a single glove be constructed of several sections having different properties. For example, safety gloves often have an inner surface layer comprised of a relatively soft yarn for wearer comfort, and an outer surface layer comprised of a relatively rough yarn that provides cut resistance. Braiding (also known as "plating") is a process that has been used to make such gloves. Braiding is a process in which the fabric is produced from two yarns that have different properties or characteristics. A primary thread is placed on the outside (or face) of the fabric, and the braided thread is placed on the inside (or back) of the fabric.

Prior art gloves made from braided fabrics have required that yarn with enhanced properties be braided into the interior (back) of the fabric. Where it is desirable due to aesthetic or functional requirements for the braided yarn to be on the outside of the glove, the glove should be inverted (turned inside out). Inversion is a separate, time-consuming operation that is performed manually or on a special machine. US patent document US 2013/205469 A1 discloses a protective glove according to the preamble of claim 1.

Summary of the invention

Therefore, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a glove comprising a braided fabric, in which the braided yarn is braided on the outer surface of the fabric. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a knitted article, such as a glove, comprising sections having improved properties formed on the outer surface of the glove. Enhanced sections can be areas of the outer surface of the glove that have superior physical properties, such as cut or abrasion resistance, relative to the other parts of the glove. These and other objects of the disclosure can be achieved in various embodiments of the invention described below.

An embodiment of the invention comprises a protective glove comprising a primary yarn used to construct a first palm section and a second palm section on the opposite side of the first palm section, and thumb, index finger, middle finger sections. , ring finger and little finger. The inner surface of the primary yarn defines the inner surface of the glove and the outer surface of the primary yarn defines the outer surface of the glove. Enhanced sections are formed on the outer surface of the glove extending longitudinally in at least the thumb section and index finger section of the plurality of finger sections, and the enhanced sections have at least one substantially improved physical characteristic relative to the primary thread. The improved sections are formed by at least one secondary yarn braided in spaced portions of the outer surface of the primary yarn whereby a first spaced interval is located between each two improved sections, where the secondary yarn is not braided in the first spaced interval , the enhanced sections are linearly aligned and together form a plurality of ring sections separated by second spaced intervals in which there is only the primary yarn and no secondary yarn, each of the plurality of ring sections extending laterally for at least the thumb section and index finger section, wherein the enhanced sections are rectangular; and wherein each enhanced section has a length of about six millimeters and a width of about two millimeters, the first gap being spaced about one millimeter apart and the second gap being spaced about three millimeters apart.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the improved sections provide improved cut resistance, and the secondary yarn comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and a polyethylene fiber filled with hard particles where the particles hard have a MOHS hardness greater than three.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the enhanced sections are formed in parts of the index finger section, the middle finger section, the ring finger section and the little finger section.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the enhanced sections are formed in the palm section, the thumb section, the index finger section and the middle finger section.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the primary yarn comprises a core comprising a first strand of glass fiber and a second strand of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and at least one cover strand wound around the core.

According to another embodiment of the invention, a first cover strand of textured polyester is wrapped around the core, and a second cover strand of textured polyester is wrapped around the core and the first textured polyester strand.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the enhanced sections provide improved abrasion resistance and the secondary yarn comprises a flat nylon strand.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the primary yarn comprises a core, composed of a first strand of glass fiber and a second strand of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and at least one cover strand comprising texturized polyester wound around the core. .

According to another embodiment of the invention, the enhanced sections provide improved grip properties and the secondary yarn is composed of latex rubber, elastane and/or microfiber polyester.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the primary yarn comprises a core comprising a first core strand made of glass fiber and/or flat polyester, and a second core strand made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and/or wire. stainless steel.

According to the above embodiment of the invention, a first covering strand composed of textured polyester and/or stainless steel wire is wound around the core, and a second covering strand composed of textured polyester is wound around the first covering thread and the nucleus.

According to an unclaimed embodiment, the secondary yarn comprises a retroreflective material, such that the enhanced sections provide enhanced visibility of the glove.

According to a non-claimed embodiment, the primary yarn comprises a core comprising a first strand of glass fiber and a second strand of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and at least one cover strand comprising texturized polyester wound around the core.

According to an unclaimed embodiment, the secondary yarn comprises an electrically conductive material, so that a user of the glove can operate a touch screen on an electronic device by making contact on the touch screen with the enhanced sections.

According to an unclaimed embodiment, the primary yarn comprises a core comprising a first core strand comprising glass fiber and a second core strand comprising ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. A first cover yarn comprising textured nylon is wrapped around the core, and a second cover yarn comprising textured nylon is wrapped around the first cover yarn and the core.

According to an unclaimed embodiment, the enhanced sections are located at the tips of the thumb section, the index finger section and the middle finger section.

A protective glove according to an aspect not according to the invention comprises a primary yarn defining a palm section, a thumb section, an index finger section, a middle finger section, a ring finger section and a thumb section. little finger section The inner surface of the primary yarn defines the inner surface of the glove and the outer surface defines the outer surface of the glove. A first braided yarn is braided at portions of the outer surface of the primary yarn, and a second braided yarn is braided to the first braided yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections formed on the outer surface of the glove. The improved sections have at least one substantially improved physical characteristic relative to the primary yarn.

According to a non-claimed embodiment, the first braided yarn comprises a core strand of elastane, a first cover strand of polyester wrapped around the core strand, and a second strand of nylon wrapped around the first cover strand and the outer strand. of core.

According to an aspect not according to the invention, a protective glove comprises a palm section and a plurality of finger sections. A primary yarn defines the palm section and the finger sections, and has an inner surface that defines the inner surface of the glove and an outer surface that defines the outer surface of the glove. Spaced apart enhanced sections are formed on the outer surface of the glove and extend substantially laterally in at least one of the finger sections. Each improved section has at least one substantially improved physical characteristic relative to the primary yarn.

According to an unclaimed embodiment, the first ring section and the second ring section are each approximately six millimeters wide and spaced approximately three millimeters apart. Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic view of a yarn not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic view of a braided yarn braided to a primary yarn not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 3-3 of Figure 5, showing a three-layer fabric construction not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic view of an intermediate braided yarn not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic view of a protective glove not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 6 is another schematic view of the protective glove of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a schematic view of a protective glove not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 8 is another schematic view of the protective glove of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a schematic view of a protective glove not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 10 is a schematic view of a protective glove not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 11 is a schematic view of a protective glove not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 12 is a schematic view of a protective glove not in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 13 is another schematic view of the protective glove of Figure 12;

Figure 14 is a schematic view of a protective glove according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; and

Figure 15 is another schematic view of the protective glove of Figure 14.

Description of preferred embodiments of the invention and best mode

A protective glove according to a disclosed embodiment not in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in Figures 1-6, and is shown generally by reference numeral 10. The glove 10 is comprised of an internal primary yarn 11 and a braided yarn 21, having cut resistant properties, braided to the primary yarn 11. The inner primary yarn 11 may be composed of a first core strand 12 of 450 (hundred denier) fiberglass and a second core strand 14 comprised of four hundred denier ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a first cover strand 16 of one hundred and fifty denier textured polyester wrapped around the core strands 12, 14, and a second cover strand 18 of textured polyester one hundred and fifty denier wound onto the first cover strand 16, as shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 1, the first cover strand 16 is wound into an or orientation S, while the second cover strand 18 is wound in a Z orientation. Alternatively, the first cover strand 16 may be wound in a Z orientation and the second cover strand 18 may be wound in an S orientation.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the glove 10 is generally comprised of a first palm section 50, a second palm section 51 on the opposite side of the first palm section 50, a thumb section 61, a index finger section 62, a middle finger section 63, a ring finger section 64 and a little finger section 65, which are formed from the inner primary layer 11.

A braided yarn 21 comprising a four hundred denier UHMWPE strand is braided to the primary yarn 11, as shown in Figure 2. The braided yarn 21 can be braided in specific areas of the outer surface of the inner primary layer 11 to form enhanced cut protection sections 20 in areas of the exterior of the glove 10 that are typically exposed to the greatest cut hazard. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, enhanced cut protection sections 20 can be formed in the index finger section 62, middle finger section 63, ring finger section 64, and ring finger section 64. little finger 65, except at the tips of the fingers. Enhanced sections 20 are formed on both sides of the glove 10 so that the glove is ambidextrous and can be worn on either the right or left hand. Alternatively, enhanced sections 20 can be formed in palm sections 50, 51, thumb section 61, index finger section 62, and middle finger section 63, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. This configuration is particularly suitable for cut-resistant gloves for use in high-risk areas. By placing the enhanced sections 20 only in specific areas of the glove 10 where they are most needed, rather than braiding the entire glove 10 with the braided yarn 21, the glove 10 can be made lighter and more flexible.

The braided yarn 21 can be braided into selected regions of the outer surface of the primary yarn 11 using a conventional glove knitting machine modified to plated onto the outer surface of the fabric in specific regions of the glove. By braiding the braided yarn 21 directly to the outer surface of the glove 10, it is not necessary to invert the glove 10 to have the braided yarn 21 on the outside of the glove thus eliminating this time-consuming step in the manufacturing process.

Alternatively, the protective glove 10 can be knitted in three layers, using two twisted yarns 21,31. As shown in Figure 3, an intermediate braid yarn 31 composed of elastane can be braided to the inner primary yarn 11. The outer braid yarn 21, composed of four hundred denier UHMWPE, is braided to the intermediate braid yarn 31, as shown in Figure 3. Intermediate braid yarn 31 may be comprised of a forty denier elastane core strand 32, a first cover strand 34 composed of 20/1 polyester, and a second cover strand 36 composed of forty denier nylon, as shown in Figure 4. The intermediate braid yarn 31 provides a softer, more stretchy, form-fitting feel to the glove 10. Alternatively, the intermediate braid yarn 31 may comprise a moisture wicking yarn, such as HYDROTECH, or a treated fiber such as STA-COOL or SORBTEK.

In an alternative non-claimed embodiment, the first core strand 12 of the inner primary yarn 11 may be one hundred denier basalt fiber, the second core strand 14 may be two hundred denier UHMWPE, the first cover strand 16 may be of seventy denier textured polyester and the second cover strand 18 may be of seventy denier textured polyester. The braided yarn 21 may be a four hundred denier hard particle filled polyethylene fiber strand, wherein the hard particles are polymeric or mineral particles having a MOHS hardness greater than three.

In another unclaimed embodiment, the first core strand 12 of the primary yarn 11 may be D450 fiberglass, the second core strand 14 may be 200 denier UHMWPE, the first cover strand 14 may be 70 denier textured polyester. deniers, and the second cover strand may be seventy denier polyester. The braided yarn 21 may comprise a two hundred denier hard particle filled polyethylene fiber, wherein the hard particles are polymeric or mineral particles having a MOHS hardness of greater than three.

In another unclaimed embodiment, two ends of the primary yarn 11 may be knitted together through the same yarn feeder, and the stranded yarn 21 is braided to them. The braided yarn 21 may comprise a 20/1 aramid fiber strand, such as DuPont KEVLAR or Teijin TWARON, a 0.0016 stainless steel strand, and a 20/1 polyester cover strand wrapped around the aramid fiber. and stainless steel.

In another non-claimed embodiment, the protective glove 10 has enhanced sections 20 having improved abrasion resistance. In this embodiment, the glove 10 has an inner primary yarn 11 composed of a first core strand 12 of D450 fiberglass, a second core strand 14 of two hundred denier UHMWPE, a first cover strand 16 of seventy seventy textured polyester deniers, and a second cover yarn 18 of seventy denier textured polyester. Braided yarn 21 comprises a two hundred and twenty denier flat nylon strand, as shown in Figure 3.

The braided yarn 21 can be braided in specific areas of the inner primary layer 11 to form sections of enhanced abrasion resistance 20 on the outside of the glove 10, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the enhanced abrasion resistance sections 20 may be formed in the index finger section 62, the middle finger section 63, the ring finger section 64 and the little finger section 65, except for the fingertips. Enhanced abrasion resistance sections 20 are formed on both sides of glove 10 so that the glove is ambidextrous and can be worn on either the right or left hand.

Alternatively, the glove 10 having enhanced abrasion resistance sections 20 may be knitted in three layers, using two braided yarns 21, 31. As shown in Figure 3, an intermediate braided yarn 31 composed of elastane may be braided to the inner primary yarn 11. The outer braid yarn 21, composed of 220 denier flat nylon, is braided with the intermediate braid yarn 31. The intermediate braid yarn 31 may be composed of a 40 denier elastane core strand 32, a first cover strand 34 comprised of 20/1 polyester and a second cover strand 36 comprised of forty denier nylon, as shown in Figure 4. Alternatively, the intermediate braid yarn 31 may comprise a moisture absorbent yarn, such as such as HYDROTECH, or a treated fiber such as STA-COOL or SORBTEK.

In a non-claimed embodiment, primary yarn 11 may be comprised of a first core strand 12 of 150 denier basalt fiber, a second core strand 14 of UHMWPE, with a first cover strand of 70 denier textured polyester. and a second cover yarn of 70 denier textured polyester. The braided thread is made of a 20/1 polyester treated with PTFE.

In another unclaimed embodiment, the primary yarn 11 comprises a first core strand 12 of 220 denier flat polyester, a second core strand 14 of 0.002 stainless steel wire, a first cover strand 16 of stainless steel wire of 0.002, and a second cover yarn of 3/150 denier textured polyester. The braided yarn 21 comprises two hundred and twenty denier flat nylon.

According to another non-claimed embodiment, the protective glove 10 has enhanced sections 20 having improved grip properties. The inner primary yarn 11 of this embodiment may be composed of a first core strand 12 of D450 fiberglass, a second core strand 14 composed of two hundred denier UHMWPE, a first cover strand 16 composed of seventy denier textured polyester and one second cover strand composed of seventy denier textured polyester. The braided yarn 21 comprises a fifty gauge latex rubber strand.

The braided yarn 21 is braided in specific areas in the inner primary layer 11 to form grip-enhancing sections 20 on the outside of the glove 10. The enhanced sections 20 may be substantially rectangular sections that extend laterally through the sections 50, 51. palm section, thumb section 61, and finger sections 62-65, as shown in Figure 9. Enhanced grip sections 20 are formed on both sides of glove 10 so that the glove is ambidextrous and It can be used on both the right hand and the left hand.

Alternatively, the glove 10 having enhanced grip sections 20 may be knitted in three layers, using two braided yarns 21, 31. As shown in Figure 3, an intermediate braided yarn 31 composed of elastane may be braided to the primary inner yarn. 11. The outer braid yarn 21, composed of fifty gauge latex rubber, is braided to the intermediate braid yarn 31. The intermediate braid yarn 31 may be composed of a forty denier elastane core strand 32, a first cover strand 34 comprised of 20/1 polyester and a second cover yarn 36 comprised of forty denier nylon, as shown in Figure 4. Alternatively, the intermediate braid yarn 31 may comprise a moisture wicking yarn, such as HYDROTECH, or a treated fiber such as STA-COOL or SORBTEK.

In a non-claimed embodiment, the primary yarn 11 is composed of a first core strand 12 of 220 denier flat polyester, a second core strand 14 of 0.002 stainless steel wire, a first cover strand 16 of stainless steel of 0.002, and a second cover yarn 18 of two hundred and twenty denier texturized polyester. The braided yarn 21 is composed of a 420 denier elastane strand.

In another unclaimed embodiment, the primary yarn 11 comprises a first core strand 12 of D225 fiberglass, a second core strand 14 of four hundred denier UHMWPE, a first cover strand 16 of one hundred and fifty denier textured polyester and a second cover yarn 18 fifty denier textured polyester. The braided yarn 21 is comprised of a one hundred and fifty denier microfiber polyester strand.

According to another non-claimed embodiment, glove 10 may have enhanced outer sections 20 that provide enhanced visibility of glove 10. Enhanced visibility protective glove 10 has an inner primary yarn 11 comprised of a D450 fiberglass first core strand. , a second core strand 14 of 220 denier UHMWPE, a first cover strand 16 composed of 70 denier textured polyester, and a second cover strand composed of 70 denier textured polyester. The braided yarn 21 comprises a retroreflective material such as 2P2 Retroglo cut film sold by Metlon Corp.

The braided yarn 21 is braided in specific areas of the inner primary layer 11 to form enhanced visibility sections 20 on the outside of the glove 10. The enhanced visibility sections 20 may be substantially rectangular sections that extend through the palm sections. 50, 51, thumb section 61, and finger sections 62-65, as shown in Figure 10. Enhanced visibility sections 20 are formed on both sides of glove 10 so that the glove is ambidextrous and can be worn. use in both the right hand and the left hand.

Alternatively, the glove 10 having enhanced visibility sections 20 may be knitted in three layers, using two braided yarns 21, 31. As shown in Figure 5, an intermediate braided yarn 31 composed of elastane may be braided to the primary inner yarn. 11. The outer braid yarn 21, composed of a retroreflective material, is braided to the intermediate braid yarn 31. The intermediate braid yarn 31 may be composed of a core strand 32 of forty denier elastane, a first cover strand 34 composed of 20/1 polyester and a second cover yarn 36 composed of forty denier nylon, as shown in Figure 6. Alternatively, the intermediate braid yarn 31 may comprise a moisture absorbing yarn, such as HYDROTECH, or a treated fiber such as STA-COOL or SORBTEK.

According to an unclaimed embodiment, the glove 10 may have enhanced outer sections 20 that are adapted for use on electronic touch screen devices. In this unclaimed embodiment, the enhanced outer sections 20 comprise electrically conductive materials that allow the user to operate a touch screen of an electronic device while wearing the glove 10 by making contact on the touch screen with the enhanced sections 20. As such, the user you can keep glove 10 on your hand and use the touch screen device without having to remove glove 10. This unclaimed embodiment is particularly useful for those who wear cut-resistant gloves in the workplace and need to manipulate electronic display devices touch for inventory, order processing communication and the like. The inner primary yarn 11 of this embodiment may be comprised of a first core strand 12 of D450 fiberglass, a second core strand 14 of 220 denier UHMWPE, a first cover strand 16 of 70 denier textured nylon and a second cover yarn 18 of seventy denier textured nylon. Braided wire 21 may be comprised of a hundred denier silver coated electrically conductive wire, such as X-STATIC fiber sold by Noble Technologies.

The braided yarn 21 is braided in specific areas of the inner primary layer 11 to form enhanced touchscreen compatible sections 20 on the outside of the glove 10. The enhanced touchscreen compatible sections 20 can be located at the tips (distal phalanges ) of the thumb 61, index finger 62 and middle finger 63, as shown in Figure 11. Touch screen compatible sections 20 are formed on both sides of the thumb 61, index finger 62 and middle finger 63 for that the glove is ambidextrous and can be worn on the right or left hand.

Alternatively, the glove 10 having touch screen compatible sections 20 may be knitted in three layers, using two braided yarns 21,31. As shown in Figure 5, an intermediate braided yarn 31 composed of elastane can be braided to the inner primary yarn 11. The outer braided yarn 21, composed of an electrically conductive material, is braided to the intermediate braided yarn 31. The intermediate braided yarn 31 may be comprised of a forty denier elastane core yarn 32, a first cover yarn 34 comprised of 20/1 polyester, and a second cover yarn 36 comprised of forty denier nylon, as shown in Figure 6.

In a non-claimed embodiment, the primary yarn 11 may be composed of a first core strand 12 of D225 fiberglass, a second core strand 14 of four hundred denier UHMWPE, a first cover strand 16 of one hundred and fifty textured polyester deniers, and a second cover yarn 18 of one hundred and fifty denier textured polyester. The braided yarn 21 may be composed of a seventy denier electrically conductive copper-plated nylon, such as THUNDERON fiber sold by Nihon Sanmo Dyeing Co.

Illustrated in Figures 12 and 13 is a protective glove according to another embodiment which is not in accordance with the present invention, and is shown generally as reference numeral 100. The glove 100 is comprised of an internal primary yarn 111 and a plurality of spaced apart enhanced sections 120 formed on the outer surface of the primary yarn 111. The enhanced sections 120 are located at closely spaced intervals 102 . Between every two enhanced sections 120 is a gap 102 which has only the primary strand 111. As such, the enhanced sections 120 have a stepped "hinge"-like construction.

As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the glove 100 is generally comprised of a first palm section 150, a second palm section 151 on the opposite side of the first palm section 150, a thumb section 161, a index finger section 162, a middle finger section 163, a ring finger section 164 and a little finger section 165, which are formed from the inner primary yarn 111.

The inner primary yarn 111 may have any of the constructions of the primary yarns 11 of the previously described embodiments. The enhanced sections 120 can be formed by braiding a braided yarn in closely spaced areas on the outer surface of the inner primary layer 111 using a computer driven jacquard machine. No strands are braided in the intervals 102 between the enhanced sections 120. The strands of the enhanced sections 120 may have any of the constructions of the strands 21 of the previously described embodiment. Alternatively, the enhanced sections 120 may be woven in three layers, using two braided yarns, as described in reference to the embodiments described above.

The enhanced sections 120 may be rectangular and run substantially perpendicular to the length of the thumb section 161 and index finger section 162, as shown in Figures 12 and 13. The enhanced sections 120 may extend laterally around the circumference of the thumb section 161 and the index finger section 162, as shown in Figures 12 and 13. Between each two enhanced sections 120 there is a spaced interval 102 in which there is only the primary thread 111. Alternatively, there may be sections enhanced sections 120 in any one or more of the other finger sections 163, 164, 165. In yet another non-claimed embodiment, one or more enhanced sections 120 may extend around the palm sections 150, 151.

The enhanced sections 120 may provide improved cut resistance, improved abrasion resistance, and/or improved grip properties, depending on the braided yarn used to form the enhanced sections 120. In a non-claimed embodiment, the enhanced sections 120 are composed of a braided yarn that provides improved cut resistance and/or improved abrasion resistance, there may be five enhanced sections 120 extending around the circumference of the index finger section 162 and four enhanced sections 120 extending around thumb section 161, as shown in Figures 12 and 13. This protects the user in the areas that are typically exposed to the greatest cut risk. Alternatively, the glove 100 may have a different number of enhanced sections 120 and the enhanced sections 120 may be located on additional finger sections 163, 164, 165.

Positioning the enhanced sections 120 in closely spaced alignment with intervals 102 of non-braid between the enhanced sections 120 provides a hinge-like construction whereby the glove 100 can provide excellent flexibility, while providing cut resistance. and/or improved abrasion resistance. This may be particularly important for the thumb section 161 and the index finger section 162.

In a non-claimed embodiment, each enhanced section 120 may be approximately six millimeters wide and the intervals 102 spaced between each two sections 120 may be approximately three millimeters wide. millimeters. The inner primary layer 111 may have a weave thickness of approximately 0.45 inches (1.0414 millimeters), and each enhanced section 120 may have a weave thickness of approximately 0.5 inches (1.270 millimeters).

A protective glove in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figures 14 and 15, and is shown generally as reference numeral 200. Glove 200 is comprised of an internal primary yarn 211, and a plurality of sections spaced and relatively small enhanced sections 220 formed on the outer surface of the primary yarn 211. The enhanced sections 220 are positioned at closely spaced intervals 201 . The spaces 201 between the enhanced sections 220 are comprised solely of the primary yarn 211. As such, the enhanced sections 220 have a stepped construction similar to a "speed bump."

As shown in Figures 14 and 15, glove 200 is generally comprised of a first palm section 250, a second palm section 251 on the opposite side of the first palm section 250, a thumb section 261, a index finger section 262, a middle finger section 263, a ring finger section 264 and a little finger section 265, which are formed from the inner primary yarn 211.

The inner primary yarn 211 may have any of the constructions of the primary yarns 11 of the previously described embodiments. The enhanced sections 220 are formed by braiding a braided yarn in closely spaced areas on the outer surface of the inner primary layer 211. No braided yarn is braided in the intervals 201 between the enhanced sections 220. The braided yarn of the enhanced sections 220 may have any of the constructions of the braided yarns 21 of the embodiment 10 described above. Alternatively, the enhanced sections 220 may be woven in three layers, using two braided yarns, as described in reference to the embodiments described above.

The enhanced sections 220 are rectangular and extend longitudinally into the thumb section 261 and index finger section 262. The enhanced sections 220 are aligned to form a plurality of enhanced rings 222 that extend laterally around the circumference of the thumb section. thumb 261 and index finger section 262, as shown in Figures 14 and 15. Between every two rings 222 there is a spaced interval 202 in which there is only the primary yarn 211 and no braided yarn. Alternatively, there may be enhanced rings 222 on any one or more of the other finger sections 263, 264, 265. In yet another alternate embodiment, one or more enhanced rings 222 may extend around the palm sections 250, 251.

The enhanced sections 220 may provide improved cut resistance, improved abrasion resistance, and/or improved grip properties, depending on the braided yarn used to form the enhanced sections 220. In one embodiment where the enhanced sections 220 are composed of a braided yarn that provides improved cut resistance and/or improved abrasion resistance, there may be five enhanced rings 222 extending around the circumference of the index finger section 262 and four enhanced rings 222 extending around the thumb section 261, as shown in Figures 14 and 15. This is to protect the user in the areas that are typically exposed to the greatest cut risk. Alternatively, the glove 200 may have a different number of enhanced rings 222 and the enhanced rings 222 may be located on additional finger sections 263, 264, 265.

By placing relatively small improved sections 220 in closely spaced alignment with spaced intervals 201,202 comprising only the main yarn 211 without improved braid, the thumb section 261 and the index finger section 262 can have a cut resistance and/or resistance to abrasion. excellent abrasion resistance, while having excellent flexibility. This may be particularly important for the thumb section 261 and the index finger section 262.

In accordance with the invention, each enhanced section 220 is approximately six millimeters long and approximately two millimeters wide. The spaced intervals 101 measured between the lateral sides of each enhanced section 220 are approximately one millimeter, and the space 202 between each two rings 222 (the distance between the longitudinal ends of the enhanced sections 220 on adjacent rings 222) is approximately three millimeters. The inner primary layer 211 may have a weave thickness of approximately 1.0414 millimeters, and each enhanced section 220 may have a weave thickness of approximately 1.270 millimeters.

Protective gloves and methods of making them are described above. Various changes may be made to the invention without departing from its scope as defined in the appended claims. The foregoing description of embodiments and best mode of the invention are provided for the purpose of illustration only and not of limitation, the invention being defined by the claims.

Claims (9)

1. A protective glove (200) comprising: (a) a first palm section (250), a second palm section (251), on the opposite side of the first palm section (250), and a plurality of finger sections, wherein the plurality of finger sections (261, 262, 263, 264, 265) comprise a thumb section (261), an index finger section (262), a middle finger section (263), a ring finger section (264) and a middle finger section. little finger (265); (b) a primary yarn (211) defining the first and second palm sections (250, 251), and the plurality of finger sections (261, 262, 263, 264, 265), the primary yarn (211) having an inner surface defining an inner surface of the glove (200) and an outer surface defining an outer surface of the glove (200); and (c) a plurality of enhanced sections (220) formed on the outer surface of the glove (200), wherein the plurality of enhanced sections (220) have at least one substantially improved physical characteristic relative to the primary yarn (211), and wherein the enhanced sections (220) are formed by at least one secondary yarn (21) braided on spaced portions of the outer surface of the primary yarn (211), characterized in that the plurality of enhanced sections (220) extend longitudinally in at least the thumb section (261) and the index finger section (262) of the plurality of finger sections (261, 262, 263, 264, 265), whereby a first spaced interval (201) is located between every two enhanced sections (220), wherein the secondary yarn (21) is not twisted in the first spaced interval (201), the enhanced sections (220) are linearly aligned and together form a plurality of spaced ring sections (222) per second spaced intervals (202) in which there is only the primary yarn (211) and no secondary yarn (21), each of the plurality of ring sections (222) extending laterally in at least the thumb section (261) and the index finger section (262), wherein the enhanced sections (220) are rectangular; and wherein each enhanced section (220) is about six millimeters long and about two millimeters wide, with the first spaced interval (201) being about one millimeter and the second spaced interval (202) being about three millimeters. 2. The protective glove (200) of claim 1, wherein the enhanced sections (220) provide improved cut resistance, and the secondary yarn (21) comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of lightweight polyethylene. ultra-high molecular weight and a hard particle loaded polyethylene fiber in which the hard particles have a MOHS hardness greater than three. 3. The protective glove (200) according to claim 2, wherein the primary yarn (11,211) comprises: (a) a core comprising a first fiberglass strand (12) and a second ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene strand (14); and (b) at least one cover strand (16) wrapped around the core. 4. The protective glove (200) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one cover strand comprises a first texturized polyester strand (16) wound around the core (12, 14), and a second texturized polyester strand (18) wound around the core (12, 14) and the first textured polyester strand (16). 5. The protective glove (200) of claim 1, wherein the secondary yarn (21) comprises a flat nylon yarn and the enhanced sections (220) provide improved abrasion resistance. 6. The protective glove (200) according to claim 5, wherein the primary yarn (11,211) comprises: (a) a core comprising a first fiberglass strand (12) and a second ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene strand (14); and (b) at least one cover yarn comprising texturized polyester (16) wound around the core (12, 14). The protective glove (200) of claim 1, wherein the enhanced sections (222) provide enhanced grip properties, and the secondary yarn (21) comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of latex rubber, elastane and microfiber polyester. 8. The protective glove (200) according to claim 7, wherein the primary yarn (11,211) comprises: (a) a core comprising a first core strand (12) selected from the group consisting of fiberglass and flat polyester, and a second core strand (14) selected from the group consisting of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and stainless steel wire; (b) a first cover strand (16) wrapped around the core, the first cover strand (16) selected from the group consisting of textured polyester and stainless steel wire comprising textured polyester wrapped around the core (12, 14); and (c) a second cover yarn (18) comprising texturized polyester wrapped around the first cover yarn (16) and the core (12, 14). 9. The protective glove (200) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one secondary yarn comprises: a first braided yarn (31) braided at portions of the outer surface of the primary yarn and a second braided yarn braided to the first braided yarn (31) to form the plurality of enhanced sections (220) formed on the outer surface of the glove (220) , the plurality of improved sections (220) having at least one substantially improved physical characteristic relative to the primary yarn (11,211).