Ultra breathable waterproof glove or the like

Abstract

A glove having a back side, two exterior edges, and a palm side and having finger, palm and wrist portions comprising an exterior layer having an interior and being sized to fit a hand; a waterproof, air-permeable interior layer covering the entire interior of the exterior layer; and a plurality of vapor vents passing through the exterior layer and being located on the glove back side on at least some finger portions, optionally located on the glove back side adjacent the wrist portion, and located on one or more finger portions defining the two exterior edges of the glove wherein the location of the air vents keeps the palm portion of the palm side free of air vents to facilitate user palm bending.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The subject invention pertains to articles of environmental covering worn on the hands.[0002]U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004 / 0148679 issued to Garneau teaches a thermally insulated hand glove for use in sporting activities. The hand glove has a main body for enclosing a user's hand, with a palm area having an exposed wall surface being substantially waterproof. A window aperture is made in a fraction of the palm area. A moisture permeable stretchable membrane is applied to fully close the window aperture, so as to provide an air vent system integral to the palm area for promoting moisture outflow generated from the user's hand palm perspiration outwardly from said glove main body, while controlling accidental moisture inflow seepage from outside weather conditions. The stretchable nature of the arcuate membrane pad biases the thumb finger part of the glove to a tilted location overhanging spacedly over the window, thus reducing the likel...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]The subject invention includes a glove that provides superior release of water vapor while keeping the hand dry and warm. When an individual is active in cold weather the body increases blood flow to the body extremities to dissipate excess body heat. This makes the hand expel moisture along with the heat. This moisture is trapped in the glove if it is not allowed to pass out into the atmosphere. Once the activity level is reduced the body reduces blood flow back to the body's core to maintain body temperature. The reduced blood flow to the hands lowers the hand temperature.

[0016]If the hands remain dry they are able to maintain a comfortable temperature even with less blood supply. If the hands are wet the heat generated from the hand is easily transmitted to the atmosphere. An illustration of this same phenomenon would be the difference in how fast the body becomes chilled in 60 degree water compared to 60 degree air temperature.

[0018]The vents of the subject invention are integrated in finger portions including the exterior edges of the glove and optionally on the back of each hand. The vents enhance moisture release on the palm side without interfering with the palm side functionality. The venting system works in conjunction with a waterproof breathable insert around the entire hand. This membrane allows water vapor to pass through while keeping moisture out. The combination of expelling all internally produced water vapor and stopping water from entering the insulation around the hand from outside the glove is a major benefit of the subject invention.

[0020]The present invention discloses a glove having a back side, two exterior edges, and a palm side and having finger, palm and wrist portions and comprising a non-waterproof exterior layer having an interior and being sized to fit a hand; a waterproof, air-permeable interior layer covering the entire interior of the exterior layer; and a plurality of vapor vents passing through the exterior layer and being located on the glove back side on at least some finger portions, optionally located on the glove back side adjacent the wrist portion and located on two finger portions defining the two exterior edges of the glove wherein the location of the vapor vents keeps the palm portion of the palm side free of air vents to facilitate user palm bending.

Problems solved by technology

This moisture is trapped in the glove if it is not allowed to pass out into the atmosphere.

This vent is not adequate to release all of the water vapor produced by the hand during exercise.

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