Surgical glove with modified frictional interface and method for producing same

a technology of frictional interface and surgical gloves, which is applied in the field of surgical gloves, can solve the problems of excessively high cof, disfavored techniques, and unfavorable observation, and achieve the effects of restricting natural movement and flex, reducing the coefficient of friction ratio, and reducing the risk of injury

a technology of frictional interface and surgical gloves, which is applied in the field of surgical gloves, can solve the problems of excessively high cof, disfavored techniques, and unfavorable observation, and achieve the effects of restricting natural movement and flex, reducing the coefficient of friction ratio, and reducing the risk of injury

US20070000020A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-04KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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[0026] The present invention provides, in part, an elastic or elastomeric article having a modified surface that is adapted to better attach to either skin or garment materials. The invention also provides a method of producing or creating the surface modification in an elastomeric article. As used herein, the terms “elastic” or “elastomeric article” refers to a product, article or substrate membrane having at least one surface formed predominantly from an elastomeric material. An “elastic” or “elastomeric material” refers to a natural latex or synthetic polymer-based material that is capable of being easily stretched or expanded, and substantially returns to its previous shape or configuration upon release of the distorting force. As a non-limiting example, upon application of a level of stretching or biasing force easily achievable by a human adult, an elastic material can be readily stretched at least about 150% of its original, relaxed, unstretched dimensions and has a tendency,...

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Abstract

An elastomeric article having a mechanically or chemo-mechanically modified surface for improved anti-slip-down protection, and certain methods for producing the article are disclosed. The methods involve applying a colloidal particle-containing slurry or an abrasive-impregnated substrate to the an exposed elastomeric matrix surface to create a rough, textured or scabrous surface with a topography of micron-scale ridges and dimples.

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FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to elastomeric articles and their fabrication. The present invention relates to a method of modifying the surface characteristics of an elastomeric article, for example, a condom, or a glove for use in medical and / or scientific applications. BACKGROUND [0002] A common annoyance and complaint among surgeons and other operating room personnel is the tendency for conventional, elastomeric surgical gloves to slip or roll down the wear's forearms when in use. This problem can cause the glove to not fit properly, tending to gather around the surgeon's wrists, and sometimes making the glove a hindrance to the surgeon's manual dexterity and performance. The problem is particularly burdensome with surgical gloves, in view of the critical nature of the surgeon's activities, and also in view of the danger that sterile field on the gloves may be compromised by attempts to re-roll the glove backup along the surgeon's arm. Surgical...

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Patent Timeline
04 Jan 2007
Publication
US20070000020A1
IPC
A63B71/14
CPC
A41D19/0062; A41D19/0089; A41D2400/80; A41D2400/82; A61B42/60; A61B42/00
Inventors
VISTINS, MARIS; WOON, LIN-SUN