Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-12
MAGLA PRODS
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[0004] The present invention overcomes the disadvantages and shortcomings of the prior art gloves discussed above by providing them with pleats at their knuckles and/or finger joints, and along the length of the sides of the fingers. In both th

Problems solved by technology

Besides the discomfort associated with using such gloves when flexing them on the hand in the form of a fist, they are difficult to take off, especially when the user's hand sweats.
Unfortunately, loose fitting glove reduces the tactile sensation of the user.

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[0019] With reference to FIG. 1, glove 10, which is of the surgical or household type, can be made of natural rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, latex, or other type of rubber, plastic, elastomer, etc. The glove 10 can be made from vinyl. Glove 10 has finger portion 12, knuckle portion 14, palm portion 16, and cuff portion 18. Pleats 20 are formed near one side and along the length of the finger portion 12, while pleat 22 is formed along the length of the knuckle portion 14.

[0020] With reference to FIGS. 2A, 3A and 4A, the pleat 20 along cross-section A-A′ and the pleat 22 along cross-section B-B′ are depicted when the glove 10 is in its unflexed condition. Referring to FIG. 2A, the cross-sectional shape of the pleats 20 and 22 assimilates a “V”. More particularly, the pleats 20 and 22 have angled sidewalls 24 which extend non-pleated surface 25 and converge in a pointed apex 26. The angle formed between the converging sidewalls 24 is preferably acute (i.e., less than 90°). T...

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A rubber or latex glove includes monolithically formed pleats incorporated into the knuckles and / or finger joints, and along the length of the sides of the fingers. Whether the glove is in either a relaxed or flexed state, the pleats conform to the contours of the hand, providing a flush but relaxed fit. When the glove is flexed, the pleats become wider to effectively increase the size of the glove without stretching the material from which it is made.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 583,810, filed on Jun. 29, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to rubber or plastic gloves and, more particularly, to such gloves having pleats and / or curved reliefs for the purpose of providing a comfortable fit while maintaining tactile sensitivity. As used herein, the term “pleats” shall include folds, reliefs, and similar structures of any desirable cross-sectional shape, such as V-shaped or parabolic-shaped pleats and U-shaped or curved reliefs. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Rubber gloves are used by workmen, surgeons, and in the home. Surgical and household latex or rubber gloves often fit tightly over the hands. Besides the discomfort associated with using such gloves when flexing them on the hand in the form of a fi...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00
CPCA41D19/0058
InventorMATTESKY, HENRY
OwnerMAGLA PRODS