Protective glove

Abstract

A hygienic glove having multiple removable layers. Each outer and successive layer has a tab means, whereby the outer and successive layers can be readily torn off or removed from the remainder of the glove, leaving the remaining layers, and finally the last layer, in place on the wearer's hand.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to the area of hand hygiene and, in particular, to the use of gloves. In particular, this invention relates to the promotion of sterile handling in a range of situations from food preparation to surgical procedures using gloves.BACKGROUND[0002]The following references to, and descriptions of, prior proposals or products are not intended to be, and are not to be construed as, statements or admissions of common general knowledge in the art. In particular, the following prior art discussion does not relate to what is commonly or well known by the person skilled in the art, but assists in the understanding of the inventive step of the present invention of which the identification of pertinent prior art proposals is but one part.[0003]Although the invention relates to the use of sterile gloves in a variety of applications, for convenience and ease of explanation, and by example only, the invention will be described herein in terms of its applic...

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Benefits of technology

This patent aims to develop a hygienic glove device that can be used in a variety of applications while maintaining the necessary sensitivity of touch for that application. The device is designed to have a robust structure while still being comfortable to wear. Additionally, the patent allows for easy removal of unwanted layers.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, it appears to also be customary for these same gloves to be worn when handling a purchaser's money and also for preparing food for subsequent purchasers.

While this practice is clearly unhygienic, it is understandable that a server should do this owing to the time taken to discard an old glove and replace it with a new glove prior to serving another customer.

Other problems with the prior art are associated with the use of disposable gloves.

For example, where they are used in situations where sensitivity of touch is required, they are generally sufficiently thin skinned that they can be prone to failure and can, therefore, be associated with the transmission of bacteria and contaminants.

This is especially a problem for dentists, forensic police, medical practitioners, and the like.

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