Glove

Abstract

The invention describes a fireproof glove (1) with a layered structure comprising at least one liquid-tight functional layer (18) and a heat-resistant and/or fire-retarding layer (20) with low thermal conductivity. Furthermore, the invention describes a glove (1) comprising a material precut (3) with one or more reinforced areas (24). Moreover, the invention describes a glove (1) with a shaft (15) extending over a wrist area (16) and conically widening in the direction of the open face end area (10) of the shaft, whereby provision is made in the area of the shaft (15) for a first and one other adjusting device (39, 42). Furthermore, the invention describes a glove (1) that is formed by at least one material layer (17) consisting of an inelastic and non-expanding material, and comprising a tubular and cylindrical shaft (15). In its face end area (10) with a slip-in opening (11), said shaft has a circumference on the external surface (23) in the range of from 20 cm to 40 cm.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Applicant claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of AUSTRIAN Patent Application No. A 1368 / 2004 filed on 12 Aug. 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to a fireproof glove as specified in the introductory clause of claim 1, as well as to gloves and the possible application of a glove as described in detail in the introductory clauses of claims 15, 25, 34 and, respectively, 40. [0004] 2. Prior Art [0005] Fireproof and heat-resistant gloves that are structured from a number of layers of material, are known in the prior art. In connection with such gloves, at least one of said layers of material is formed by a functional layer that is impermeable to liquid, for example by a waterproof membrane, and where at least another layer of such a layered structure is formed by a fire- and heat-resistant insulating layer. It is possible with such a glove to protect the hand of the user up to a c...

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Benefits of technology

[0031] Furthermore, the problem of the invention is independently resolved by the characterizing features of claim 34. The ensuing advantage lies in that within the area of the lower arm, the glove is very precisely adapted to the anatomy of the user, and is attached tightly to the body of the user, covering the user without producing any substantial material accumulations due to the formation of folds. The sleeve of a garment thus can be simply pulled over the external side of the glove and comfortably worn on top of the glove. This is beneficial especially with work outfits, for example of fire fighters because the glove and the sleeve may overlap one another, and a gap-free transition with a good fit is obtained between the glove and the piece of garment, so that the user is reliably protected from external influences.

[0032] The embodiment of the glove according to the features of claim 35 is advantageous in that a position is use can be determined via the adjusting devices, in which position a reliable and space-saving fit of the glove on the arm of the user is assured.

[0033] The design variation according to claim 36 is beneficial in that the wedge or ribbon precut permits widening of the shaft at least in the area of its face end, so that in spite of the tight and compact fit of the shaft in the position of use on the arm of the user, the glove can be pulled off in a simple and comfortable way due to the widening of the shaft. With maximum opening width of the shaft in the end area, the circumference on the external surface of the shaft in said area of from 20 cm...

Problems solved by technology

Gloves with a layered structure as specified above have the drawback that they are resistant to heat or fire retarding only to a limited degree, and incapable of withstanding any longer-lasting heat and flame radiation, for example during a fire extinguishing operation, which poses the substantial risk that the hand of the user is exposed to suffering burns.

This is substantiated mainly by the fact that the insulating material disposed on the outermost side, or any intermediate layers that may be present, absorb and store liquid acting thereon from the outside, so that any liquid stored in the glove may get heated by the ambient heat above the boiling point, which may cause hot water vapors to penetrate through the liquid-tight functional layer and the inner lining of the glove, so that the hand of the user is directly exposed to the steam and ambient heat, and the hand of the user cannot withstand scalding and burns.

The disadvantage afflicting gloves with reinforcing elements as known in the prior art, is that such elements are formed as separate components of the precut material of the outer cover or top layer of the glove, and that such material precuts have to be additionally pieced together and sewn on, and/or the reinforcing elements have to be fastened on or sewn to the upper hand part of the glove with the help of spe...

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