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Hybrid mitten-glove with index finger sheath

a technology of index finger and glove, which is applied in the field of gloves and gloves, can solve the problems of mittens not allowing the free movement of the index finger relative to the other fingers, gloves have a lower thermal efficiency than gloves, and gloves cannot be used in gloves, etc., and can not be used in gloves. , to achieve the effect of reducing the risk of injury to fingers, preventing the finger from being exposed to cold or elements

Inactive Publication Date: 2022-06-09
DUNN BILLY +1
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Disadvantageously, gloves have a lower thermal efficiency than mittens as they have a greater surface area exposed to the cold due to the sheaths enclosing each finger; additionally, the fingers are not in contact with each other.
Disadvantageously, the mitten does not allow for the free or independent movement of the index finger relative to the other fingers; the index finger is typically used to activate a trigger.
Disadvantageously, such hybrids expose the fingers to the cold or elements when folded back.

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[0018]While the making and using of the disclosed embodiments of the invention is discussed in detail below, it should be appreciated that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts which can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. Some features of the preferred embodiments shown and discussed may be simplified or exaggerated for illustrating the principles of the invention.

[0019]Referring to FIG. 2, the invention is a hybrid mitten-glove 200 with a thumb sheath 202, index finger sheath 203 and a four-finger sheath 201. An embodiment of the invention comprises an outer shell fabricated with 330d Cordura textile and goat skin leather with a built-in index finger sheath. Said embodiment further comprises an interior liner coupled to said outer shell comprising an insulation layer with an adjacent skin fabric also dimensioned with the built-in trigger finger sheath. Further features of the invention include: fleece “nose” wipe section, leather trigger...

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Abstract

A hybrid mitten-glove with a thumb sheath, index finger sheath and a four-finger sheath, in combination with an outer enclosing mitten, the invention being operable to keep all fingers covered, hence warm and dry, during use while providing finger dexterity to perform tasks.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Ser. No. 62 / 692654 filed Jun. 29, 2018 titled: HYBRID MITTEN-GLOVE WITH INDEX FINGER SHEATH, and is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16 / 446,041 filed Jun. 19, 2019, titled: HYBRID MITTEN-GLOVE WITH INDEX FINGER SHEATH, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to gloves and mittens useful for performing certain tasks.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The index finger (also referred to as forefinger, first finger, pointer finger and trigger finger) is the first finger and the second digit of a human hand. It is located between the first and third digits, i.e., between the thumb and the middle finger. A sheath is a close-fitting cover for something, especially something that is elongated in shape.[0004]A glove is a garment covering the whole hand. Gloves have separate sheaths or openings for each finger and the thumb. Disad...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D19/015A41D19/01
CPCA41D19/015A41D19/0051A41D19/01A41D19/0044
Inventor DUNN, BILLYAUSTIN, MARVIN
Owner DUNN BILLY