Protective glove and method of manufacturing the same

Abstract

A temperature resistant and fluid impermeable protective glove having front and back panels joined by at least one seam. During manufacture, the glove is dipped into a first thin liquid to coat the exterior surface of the glove. The first liquid penetrates through gaps in the seam and seals those gaps as it solidifies. The first liquid coated glove is then dipped into a second thicker liquid to coat the entire exterior surface including the sealed seam. A third coating may be applied to the interior surface of the glove prior to joining the front and back panels together. The glove may also include an interior liner and an exterior protective member for added comfort and protection.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Technical FieldThis invention generally relates to gloves. More particularly, the invention relates to protective gloves used in industries where workers encounter extremely high or extremely low temperature substances or potentially come into contact with any number of a variety of caustic substances. Specifically, the invention relates to a glove having a first coating on its exterior surface that penetrates and seals the seams and a second coating that overlays the first coating, and to a method of manufacturing gloves incorporating these elements.2. Background InformationIn many industries, workers may have to handle articles that potentially can injure them. In the food services industry, for example, workers are frequently exposed to heated surfaces and hot liquids and gases that may cause severe burns. It has therefore become commonplace for workers in such environments to wear protective clothing, including temperature and fluid resistant gloves...

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Benefits of technology

The device of the present invention comprises a temperature resistant and fluid impermeable protective glove having front and back panels joined together by at least one seam. During manufacture, the glove is dipped into a first thin liquid to coat the exterior surface of the glove. The first liquid penetrates through gaps in the seam and seals those gaps as it solidifies. The first liquid coated glove is then dipped into a second thicker liquid to coat the entire exterior surface including the sealed seam. A third coating may be applied to the interior surface of the glove prior to joining the front and back panels together. Preferably, the third coating is a blade-coating that improves the gloves cut and penetration strength. The glove may also include an interior liner and an exterior protective member for added comfort and protection.

Problems solved by technology

In many industries, workers may have to handle articles that potentially can injure them.

In the food services industry, for example, workers are frequently exposed to heated surfaces and hot liquids and gases that may cause severe burns.

While gloves currently known in these industries function quite well, one of the problem areas that persists is the tendency for liquids and gases to be able to penetrate the seams of the gloves.

Liquids and gases tend to penetrate into the interior of the glove through these small gaps and thereby cause injury to the wearer.

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