Illuminated glove device

a glove and illumination technology, applied in the field of illumination glove devices, can solve the problems of insufficient safety, inability to see, and inability to meet the needs of individuals participating in recreational activities and sports, and achieve the effect of reducing manufacturing costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-01-13
FORTUNA MARK W
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The illuminated glove device of the subject invention can also be adapted and configured to operate in a plurality of modes such as all on, all off, strobe, and blinking. These modes are accessed by a user by engaging a switch positioned on the illuminat

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In addition, construction, road crews, police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, first responders, joggers, or even pedestrians can be exposed to injury when not seen.
Further, individuals participating in recreational activities and sports, such as biking, skiing, snowboarding, sledding or the like may also be exposed to injury in inclement weather when vision is impaired.
While attempts have been made to provide means for making an individual more visible in such low

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The subject invention relates to an illuminated glove device for safety and recreational use. The illuminated glove device (also referred to herein as “glove”) may be fabricated from a full length glove covering each of the fingers, or a partial glove, where a portion of one or more of the fingers is exposed. The illuminated glove device includes an electrical circuit in which one or more light emitting components, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), are connected by a wire in a closed circuit. The circuit may be present on one or both sides of the glove; in other words, only a single circuit may be used to illuminate light emitting components on one or both sides of the glove, or alternatively, multiple circuits may be used to illuminate one or both sides of the glove. A tactile switching mechanism preferably is provided on the glove which allows a user to turn the glove on and off or switch colors, for example, between amber, red, and green. The circuit and switch may also be ad...

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Abstract

An illuminated glove device for safety and recreational use is provided. The device preferably includes a first layer of glove material, a second layer of laminate material on which a circuit is provided, and a third layer bonded to the second layer for providing a protective coating of the circuit. The circuit may include one or more light sources positioned along a perimeter of the glove so as to form an outline of a human hand. A switch on the glove allows a user to turn the glove on and off or switch colors, for example, from amber, to red to green. The circuit may be battery powered and the switch may be adapted to allow the glove to alternate between a variety of modes. The device is suitable for various applications recreational, safety, emergency and other low-light applications.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe subject invention is related to an illuminated glove device. More particularly, the subject invention is related to an illuminated glove device for use in traffic control, military, roadside assistance, emergency personnel, recreational, and other illumination purposes for low-light, night vision, signaling and / or safety applications. The illumination device preferably includes a contact switch capable of controlling operation of the device in various modes, where the contact switch can be activated by pressing the switch at the base of the glove.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONIt has long been known that individuals participating in recreational outdoor activities, traffic control, military, roadside assistance, emergency assistance, and other activities particularly in low light or dark conditions may require the assistance of illumination. In addition, construction, road crews, police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, first responders, joggers, or ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00
CPCA41D19/0157
Inventor FORTUNA, MARK W.
Owner FORTUNA MARK W
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