Protective hand covering

a hand covering and protective technology, applied in the field of protective hand coverings, can solve the problems of not being able to adapt to the use of children, the dexterity of children's hands can be dramatically reduced, and the glove size may not provide the tactile feel and dexterity a child may need, so as to reduce the potential adverse health effects of dermal and ingestion exposur

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
GERACI JOSEPHINE
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[0014] As indicated above, a need has been identified for an appropriately-sized protective hand cover for children that is made of a suitable barrier material and is used for reducing the potential adverse health impacts

Problems solved by technology

One problem with the glove disclosed in the Tebbe patent is that it is not easily adapted for use by a child because of its size and square shape.
Gloves can dramatically lower the dexterity of a child's hand if the seams around the glove fingers are bulky.
Also, an child's hand has different anthropometric proportions than an adult's hand, so even making the glove smaller may not provide adequate tactile feel and dexterity that a child may need.
One problem with the invention disclosed in the Darrow patent is that the opening is not adapted to being secured around the wrist of the user

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[0029] In the present invention, several preferred embodiments are described for illustrative purposes, it being understood that other embodiments not specifically shown herein are also contemplated as part of the invention.

[0030] Referring now in detail to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like reference numerals throughout, FIG. 1 is a perspective drawing of a protective hand cover 100 to be worn by a child according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protective hand cover 100 is shown in the shape of a mitten with a thumb portion 102 and a finger portion 104. An elastic wrist portion 106 provides a means for securing the protective hand cover 100 to the wrist of a child (additional fastening structures are described below).

[0031] Mittens are preferred over gloves for many children because gloves can be difficult to put on. Gloves can also reduce dexterity. Mittens do not interfere as much with whole hand and pincher biomechanics that small ...

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Abstract

Disclosed is an appropriately-sized protective hand cover for children that is made of a suitable barrier material and is used for reducing the potential adverse health impacts associated with dermal and ingestion exposures to infectious disease pathogens and environmental contaminants that are often found in areas where children frequent, such as public bathrooms, and during certain activities, such as painting and baking. The device is preferably mitten-shaped and includes a fastening device adapted to securely fasten the device around at least a portion of the child's hand.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to prophylactic devices. In particular, the present invention relates to protective hand coverings for use by children to reduce their exposure to infectious disease pathogens, environmental contaminants, and other materials that may be present in locations where those children frequent, such as public restrooms. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal protective apparel (PPA) for adults have been known in the art for many years. For example, medical professionals have relied on examination gloves, splash masks, gowns, footwear covers, and other devices to protect themselves from exposure to infectious disease pathogens. Environmental professionals have relied on masks, respirators, gloves, bibs, boots, and other devices to protect themselves from exposure to toxic hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. Firefighters, poli...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D19/01
CPCA41D19/0058A41D19/01
Inventor GERACI, JOSEPHINE
Owner GERACI JOSEPHINE
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