Glove with flexible coating layer

Abstract

A glove, such as a work glove, is provided. The glove comprises a body and a coating layer. The coating layer is bonded to the outer surface of the palm side of the body along a palm portion, a multitude of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The coating layer includes a first coating thickness and a second coating thickness. The second coating thickness is defined by a multitude of grooves formed in the coating layer. A first set of grooves is positioned at the base of each finger portion, and a second set of grooves is positioned in a first bending area of ​​each finger portion. The first bending area corresponds to a user's knuckle. The thickness of the first coating is greater than the thickness of the second coating.

Description

Cross-reference to related patent applications

[0001] The present application claims the benefit and priority of US application no. 63 / 667,919 filed on July 5, 2024, and US application no. 63 / 652,385 filed on May 28, 2024, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Background of the invention

[0002] The present disclosure relates essentially to the field of gloves. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a glove, such as a work glove, with a coating layer that increases durability and improves flexibility when worn by a user. Summary of the invention

[0003] One embodiment of the invention relates to a glove comprising a body and a covering layer. The body includes a palm side, a back side opposite the palm side, a palm portion arranged on the palm side, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. Each finger portion of the plurality of finger portions has a tip and a base opposite the tip. Each base is positioned closer to the palm portion along its corresponding finger portion than the tip is to the palm portion. The covering layer is coupled to an outer surface of the palm side of the body along the palm portion, the palm side of the plurality of finger portions, and the palm side of the thumb portion. The covering layer comprises a first covering thickness and a second covering thickness. The second covering thickness is defined by a plurality of grooves formed in the covering layer.A first set of grooves from the multitude of grooves is positioned at the corresponding base of each of the multitude of finger segments, and a second set of grooves from the multitude of grooves is positioned at a first bending area of ​​each of the multitude of finger segments. The first bending area of ​​each of the multitude of finger segments is associated with a user's knuckle and extends from a first side of the corresponding finger segment to a second side of the corresponding finger segment opposite the first side. The first coating thickness is greater than the second coating thickness.

[0004] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a work glove comprising an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a palm side and a reverse side opposite the palm side. The inner layer defines a palm portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. Each finger portion of the plurality of finger portions includes a tip positioned furthest from the palm portion along the finger portion, a base opposite the tip, a first bending region between the tip and the base, and a second bending region between the first bending region and the base. The outer layer is coupled to an outer surface of the inner layer and forms a gripping surface. The gripping surface extends along the palm side of the inner layer on the palm portion, each portion of the plurality of finger portions, and the thumb portion. The gripping surface comprises a first thickness and a second thickness.The second thickness is defined by a plurality of ribs. Each finger segment of the plurality of finger segments contains a first set of ribs located between the first bending region and the second bending region, and a second set of ribs located between the second bending region and the base of the corresponding finger segment. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness.

[0005] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a glove comprising a body and a covering layer. The body includes a palm side, a back side opposite the palm side, a palm portion arranged on the palm side, a thumb portion, and an index finger portion. The covering layer is coupled to an outer surface of the palm side of the body. The covering layer extends along the palm portion, the palm side of the index finger portion, and the palm side of the thumb portion. The covering layer has a first thickness. A first plurality of ribs extends from the covering layer and is located on the index finger portion between a first bending region of the index finger portion, which is associated with a user's knuckle, and a base of the index finger portion.A second set of ribs extends from the coating layer and is located on the thumb portion between a tip and a base of the thumb portion. The first set of ribs and the second set of ribs define a second thickness that is greater than the first coating thickness.

[0006] Further features and advantages are set out in the following detailed description and are apparent to a person skilled in the art from the description or can be recognized through practical application of the embodiments as described in the written description and / or illustrated in the accompanying figures. It is understood that both the preceding general description and the following detailed description are exemplary.

[0007] The accompanying illustrations are included for further understanding and form part of this description. The illustrations depict one or more embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles and functionality of the various embodiments. Furthermore, alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features, which are essentially specified in the claims. Brief description of the illustrations

[0008] This application will be better understood from the following detailed description in conjunction with the attached figures, in which the same reference numbers refer to the same elements: Fig. Figure 1 is a palm side view of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 2 is a back view of the glove made of Fig. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 3 is a detailed view of a section of the palm part of the glove. Fig. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 4 is a detailed view of a section of a finger part of the glove. Fig. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 5 is a detailed view of a section of the wrist part of the glove. Fig. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a palm part of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a palm part of a glove containing several grip layers, according to an exemplary embodiment. Fig. Figure 8 is a palm side view of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 9 is a back view of the glove made of Fig. 8 according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 10A is a palm side view of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 10B is a detailed view of the middle finger and index finger parts of the glove made of Fig. 10A according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 11 is a palm side view of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 12 is a palm side view of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 13 is a top view of the palm of a pattern of reinforced ribs for a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 14 is a palm side view of the pattern from Fig. 13 on a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 15 is a top view of the palm of a pattern of reinforced ribs and reinforced pads for a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 16 is a palm side view of the pattern from Fig. 15 on a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 17 is a top view of the palm of a pattern of reinforced ribs for a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 18 is a palm side view of the pattern from Fig. 17 on a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. Figure 19 is a top view of the palm of a sample of reinforced pads for a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 20 is a palm-side view of the pattern of Fig. 19 on a glove according to an exemplary embodiment; and Fig. Figure 21 is a palm side view of a glove according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed description

[0009] Essentially, the figures show various embodiments of a glove, e.g., a work glove, with a coating layer. Coating layers on work gloves can be used to provide the user with improved grip, chemical resistance, cut resistance, and other benefits. According to various embodiments, the glove incorporates a coating (e.g., a polymer coating layer, a dipped polymer coating layer, a nitrile coating layer, etc.) formed on a glove body (e.g., a fabric glove body or an inner layer). In various embodiments, the coating includes areas of reduced thickness (e.g., embossed areas, etc.) that are aligned with flex / folding points of the wearer's hand, allowing the glove to bend more easily at these points, and / or areas of greater thickness (e.g., embossed areas, secondary coating areas, etc.).), which are directed towards areas of high glove abrasion, so that the glove offers improved grip and wear resistance in these areas.

[0010] In some embodiments, the areas of reduced coating thickness and / or increased coating thickness are formed by embossing (e.g., debossing) one or more layers of the coating, so that the reduced and / or increased coating thicknesses define a pattern. In other embodiments, the areas of increased coating thickness are formed by applying a second layer to the embossed coating layer. The coating thickness pattern can be formed in a dipped layer after it has been applied to the glove body by dipping, but before the dipped coating material has cured. In a particular embodiment, the coating layer is formed from a nitrile material, and the coating thickness described here is formed after drying but before the nitrile material has cured.The applicant believes that the areas with lower coating thickness and the areas with higher coating thickness provided by the embodiments described herein offer improved durability, reduced hand fatigue during use, improved dexterity and lower manufacturing costs compared to some conventional gloves.

[0011] In the Fig. Figures 1-4 show a glove 10 according to an exemplary embodiment. The glove 10 comprises a glove body, shown as the inner layer 12, a cover layer coupled to an outer surface of the inner layer 12, shown as the grip surface 14, a plurality of finger parts 16, a thumb part 18, a palm part 20, and a wrist part 22. As shown, there are four finger parts 16. The finger parts 16 are configured to accommodate the user's index, middle, ring, and little fingers. Each finger part 16 comprises a tip 60 and a base 61. Each tip 60 is located at one end of the corresponding finger part 16 that is furthest from the palm part 20 of the inner layer 12. Each base 61 is located at one end of the corresponding finger part 16 opposite the tip 60 and adjacent to the palm part 20 of the inner layer 12.Each base 61 is positioned along the corresponding finger part 16 closer to the palm part 20 than each tip 60 is positioned on the palm part 20. The thumb part 18 contains a tip 62 located at an end of the thumb part 18 furthest from the palm part 20, and a base 63 located at an end of the thumb part 18 opposite the tip 62 and adjacent to the palm part 20.

[0012] The inner layer 12 comprises a palm side 64 and a back side 65. The grip surface 14 is a coating layer formed on an outer surface of the palm side 64 of the inner layer 12. As shown, the grip surface 14 is located on the palm side 64 along the finger parts 16, the thumb part 18, and the palm part 20. In a particular embodiment, the grip surface 14 is a single, continuous layer located on the palm side 64 of the inner layer along the finger parts 16, the thumb part 18, and the palm part 20. The grip surface 14 is not located at the wrist part 22 or along the back side 65 of the inner layer 12 opposite the palm part 20. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the back side 65 of the finger parts 16 and the thumb part 18 is free of the grip surface 14.

[0013] The inner layer 12 contains an opening 24 at a lower end of the glove 10, formed between the palm side 64 and the back 65. The opening 24 is configured to accommodate a user's hand. As shown, the glove 10 includes a pull tab 25 above the opening 24 on the palm. The inner layer 12 is configured such that when a user places their hand into the opening 24, an inner surface of the inner layer 12 encloses the user's hand inside the glove 10. The pull tab 25 is configured to be gripped by the user's other hand to facilitate putting on and taking off the glove 10.

[0014] In some embodiments, the inner layer 12 is formed from a flexible material, and in certain embodiments, the inner layer 12 is formed from a fabric material, such as a knitted material. In other embodiments, the inner layer can consist of spandex, nylon, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyester, glass, tungsten, steel, basalt, Kevlar, cotton, or combinations thereof, provided they are compatible. In one particular embodiment, the inner layer 12 consists of a material of spandex, nylon, and HDPE infused with graphite.

[0015] In various embodiments, the grip surface 14 is formed from a coating applied to the inner layer 12, such as a polymer coating, a dipped polymer coating, etc. In one particular embodiment, the grip surface 14 is formed by a dipping and curing process in which the glove 10 is dipped into a coating material and then cured to solidify the coating material into a coating layer along selected parts of the glove 10, such as the grip surface 14. In one particular embodiment, the coating material used to form the grip surface 14 is nitrile, so that the grip surface 14 is a nitrile coating layer. In other embodiments, the grip surface 14 consists of a coating of nitrile, polyurethane, silicone, neoprene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), natural rubber (polyisoprene), other rubbers, or mixtures thereof, provided they are compatible.

[0016] As shown, the grip surface 14 contains a plurality of flex grooves, designated as the first palm flex groove or upper palm flex groove 26, the second palm flex groove or lower palm flex groove 28, the thumb flex groove 30, and the finger flex grooves 32. Each groove of the plurality of flex grooves 26, 28, 30, and 32 is a depression in the grip surface 14. The portions of the grip surface 14 between the plurality of flex grooves contain a plurality of grip grooves 15, which can serve to increase the friction between the glove 10 and a workpiece along the grip surface 14. The grip grooves 15 can be formed as depressions in the grip surface 14. As shown, each of the multiple flex grooves 26, 28, 30 and 32 has a greater width and / or depth than the grip grooves 15.In various embodiments, the flex grooves 26, 28, 30 and 32 are formed by embossing, so that the thickness decreases along the grip surface 14 along the flex grooves 26, 28, 30 and 32 and depressions are defined along the surface.

[0017] The multiple flex grooves extend across the grip surface 14 in a manner that essentially corresponds to the usual flex zones in gloves (e.g., flex zones opposite the knuckles along the finger sections, flex zones along the palm section, etc.). The upper palm groove 26 extends laterally across the grip surface 14 at a position closer to the finger sections 16 than the lower palm groove 28 and the thumb section groove 30. The upper palm flex groove 26 extends essentially horizontally from an edge of the grip surface 14 opposite the thumb section 18, includes an angled portion extending toward the finger sections 16 and away from the wrist section 22, and then extends essentially horizontally toward an edge of the grip surface 14 located between the thumb section 18 and the finger sections 16.

[0018] The lower palm flex groove 28 is positioned between the upper palm flex groove 26 and the wrist part 22. The lower palm flex groove 28 extends from an edge of the grip surface 14, located between the thumb part 18 and the index finger part 16, away from the thumb part 18 and slightly downward toward the central area of ​​the palm part 20. The lower palm flex groove 28 includes an angled portion at or near the central area of ​​the palm part 20, which extends substantially downward, away from the finger parts 16 and toward the wrist part 22.

[0019] The thumb flex groove 30 is located at the base of the thumb part 18 and extends across it. Each finger part 16 contains a corresponding flex groove 32, which is located at the base 61 of the corresponding finger part 16 and extends across it.

[0020] The multitude of flex grooves 26, 28, 30, and 32 are configured such that the grip surface 14 is provided with areas where the thickness of the covering forming the grip surface 14 is thinner than in other parts of the grip surface 14, thereby facilitating bending at these points and reducing curvature of the grip surface 14. The multitude of flex grooves is located at positions corresponding to areas of the human hand that commonly bend, such as knuckle joints, areas of the palm that flex when the hand is closed, etc. The applicant believes that the multitude of flex grooves provides the user of the glove 10 with improved dexterity and allows the user to bend the glove 10 easily while reducing hand fatigue.

[0021] As shown, the glove 10 further comprises a plurality of reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36. In a particular embodiment, an end of each finger part 16 of the glove 10 (i.e., at locations corresponding to the fingertips of a user), adjacent to each fingertip 60, comprises a reinforced finger pad 34 along the palm side 64. Each finger part 16 also comprises one or more reinforced ribs 36 near the reinforced pads 34. The reinforced ribs 36 extend downward from the ends of the corresponding finger parts 16, around a portion of the reinforced finger pads 34, and to the wrist part 22.

[0022] The thumb part 18 includes a reinforced pad 34 at one end of the thumb part 18, adjacent to the tip 62. The thumb part 18 includes one or more reinforced ribs 36 extending around a portion of the reinforced pad 34. As shown, each of the finger parts 16 includes at least two reinforced ribs 36, and the thumb part 18 includes one reinforced rib. In various embodiments, each finger part 16 includes more than two reinforced ribs 36. In one particular embodiment, at least one of the finger parts 16 includes three reinforced ribs.

[0023] The palm part 20 contains a plurality of reinforced ribs 36. As shown, the reinforced ribs 36 are shaped as lines or oblique lines. In various embodiments, the reinforced ribs 36 can be circles, triangles, or other geometric shapes. In one particular embodiment, the palm part 20 contains one or more reinforced ribs 36, in particular two reinforced ribs 36, extending from an edge of the grip surface 14 opposite the thumb part 18, at a location between the upper palm flex groove 26 and the flex groove 32 located at the base 61 of the finger part 16 furthest from the thumb part 18 (i.e., the little finger part 16).The palm portion 20 includes one or more reinforced ribs 36, in particular two reinforced ribs 36, extending from an edge of the grip surface 14 between the thumb portion 18 and the finger portion 16 nearest to the thumb portion 18 (i.e., the index finger portion 16) at a location between the upper palm flex groove 26 and the finger flex groove 32 nearest to the thumb portion 18. In a particular embodiment, the palm portion 20 includes one or more reinforced ribs 36, in particular two reinforced ribs 36, extending from an edge of the grip surface 14 opposite the thumb portion 18 at a location between the upper palm flex groove 26 and the wrist portion 22.

[0024] Reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 are located at points on the glove 10 that, according to the applicant, are frequently subject to abrasion during typical use of work gloves (e.g., fingertips, base of the palm, etc.). The reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 are configured to form a thicker coating layer on the grip surface 14 than on other parts of the grip surface 14. The applicant believes that the configuration of the reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 gives the glove 10 improved abrasion resistance and / or improved grip compared to some conventional gloves.

[0025] In various embodiments, reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 are formed by embossing the gripping surface 14, thus increasing the thickness along the gripping surface 14 along the reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36. In other embodiments, the reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 are formed by applying a secondary coating to the gripping surface 14, which can be used to increase the thickness in areas that do not have embossing or indentations.

[0026] In various embodiments, reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 define a total area that is greater than or equal to 50% of the total surface area of ​​the grip surface.

[0027] In Fig. Figure 5 shows the wrist section 22. The wrist section 22 does not include a grip area 14. As shown, the wrist section contains a pattern in the inner layer 12, which is represented as knitted details 38. The wrist section 22 contains an elastic material that allows the glove 10 to adapt to the user's wrist so that the glove 10 stays on the user when worn. The grip area 14 includes a pocket 40 at its lower edge, adjacent to the wrist section 22. In one particular embodiment, the pocket 40 does not include grooves for gripping.

[0028] In Fig. Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the palm side of the glove 10 according to an exemplary embodiment. The gripping surface 14 covers the inner layer 12, so that the gripping surface 14 forms an outer surface of the glove 10 configured to contact a workpiece when the workpiece is held by a user. The inner layer 12 has a thickness 50. In one particular embodiment, the thickness 50 is greater than or equal to 0.4 mm and less than or equal to 1.4 mm. More precisely, the thickness 50 is between 0.7 mm and 0.9 mm. The gripping surface 14 has a thickness 52. In one particular embodiment, the thickness 52 is less than or equal to 1 mm. More precisely, the thickness 52 is greater than or equal to 0.25 mm and less than or equal to 0.5 mm. In another embodiment, the thickness 52 is greater than or equal to 0.36 mm and less than or equal to 0.48 mm.

[0029] The grip surface 14 contains areas of low coating thickness 42, defined by the plurality of flex grooves formed in the grip surface 14 (i.e., the upper palm flex groove 26, the lower palm flex groove 28, the thumb flex groove 30, and the finger flex grooves 32). In some embodiments, the grip surface 14 is applied as a coating to the inner layer 12. Areas of low coating thickness 42 are formed in the grip surface 14 by embossing or debossing. In a particular embodiment, the grip surface 14 is embossed after the coating has been applied to and dried on the inner layer 12, but before the coating has cured. Areas with a low coating thickness 42, such as the flex grooves 26, 28, 30 and 32, have a thickness of 54. In a particular embodiment, the thickness 54 is less than or equal to 1 mm and, in particular, less than or equal to 0.5 mm. In a particular embodiment, the thickness 54 is less than or equal to 0.48 mm.In another embodiment, the thickness is 540 mm, so that in areas with low coating thickness 42 there is no gripping surface 14.

[0030] In Fig. Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the palm side of the glove 10 according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown, the glove 10 includes areas of high coating thickness 44 formed along the grip surface 14. The areas of high coating thickness are formed by a plurality of pads 34 and a plurality of ribs 36. The areas of high coating thickness 44 have a thickness 56. In one particular embodiment, the thickness 56 is less than or equal to 1 mm. More precisely, the thickness 56 is greater than or equal to 0.25 mm and less than or equal to 0.5 mm. In a more specific embodiment, the thickness 56 is greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 0.4 mm.In one embodiment, areas of high coating thickness 44 are formed by embossing or applying a secondary coating to the grip surface 14, thus increasing the thickness along the grip surface 14 in the areas of high coating thickness. In another embodiment, the secondary coating applied to the glove 10 is used to define areas of high coating thickness 44. In various embodiments, the secondary coating consists of a coating material such as nitrile, polyurethane, silicone, natural rubber (polyisoprene), chloroprene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or mixtures thereof, provided they are compatible. In one embodiment, the coating material is nitrile.

[0031] In embodiments with a secondary coating, areas with high coating thickness 44 are applied to the gripping surface 14 and form reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36. In one particular embodiment, the areas with high coating thickness 44 are formed from a secondary coating of dots applied to the gripping surface 14, forming reinforced pads 34 and reinforced ribs 36 (in Fig. 3 shown). The height, spacing and material of the points of the secondary covering are configured such that the reinforced pads 34 and the reinforced ribs 36 are more durable relative to other sections of the grip surface 14, while maintaining dexterity when using the glove 10.

[0032] In the Fig. Figures 8-9 show glove 110. Glove 110 is essentially the same as glove 10, except for the differences described here. In particular, glove 110 incorporates a plurality of flex grooves 126, 128, 130, and 132, as well as a plurality of reinforced ribs 136. The flex grooves 126, 130, and 132 are located in flex zones along the palm side 164 of glove 110, which are essentially corresponding to the areas opposite the knuckle areas 166 on the back 165 of glove 110. The knuckle areas 166 correspond to the position of the user's knuckles when glove 110 is worn. The applicant believes that the glove 110, through the arrangement of flex grooves along the bending areas associated with the user's knuckles, provides additional dexterity and mobility in the user's joints when the glove 110 is worn.

[0033] The glove 110 comprises a glove body, shown as inner layer 112, a covering layer, shown as grip surface 114, a plurality of finger parts 116, a thumb section 118, a palm part 120, and a wrist part 122. Each finger part 116 comprises a tip 160 and a base 161. The thumb part 118 comprises a tip 162 and a base 163. The grip surface 114 is a covering layer formed on the outer surface of the palm side 164 of the inner layer 12. The grip surface 114 contains a variety of flex grooves 126, 128, 130 and 132 as well as a variety of reinforced ribs 136. The grip surface 114 contains an upper palm flex groove 126, a lower palm flex groove 128, a thumb flex groove 130 and finger flex grooves 132.Each of the multiple flex grooves 126, 128, 130, and 132 is a depression or recessed area formed in the grip surface 114 along the palm side 164. The flex grooves 126, 128, 130, and 132 have a thickness that is less than the thickness of the grip surface 114 and less than the thickness of the reinforced ribs 136. The reinforced ribs 136 extend away from the grip surface 114. The reinforced ribs 136 define areas along the grip surface 114 whose thickness is greater than the thickness of the grip surface 114 and greater than the thickness of the flex grooves 126, 128, 130, and 132.

[0034] The flex grooves 126, 130, and 132 are associated with one or more knuckle areas 166 located on the back 165. In this way, the thinner areas formed on the grip surface 114 are located in the flex zones on the palm side 164 opposite the knuckle areas 166. Each finger part 116 can contain one or more knuckle areas 166. Specifically, the knuckle areas 166 are located on the back 165 of the glove 110 and correspond to the knuckles of a user's finger. As shown, each finger part 116 defines three knuckle regions 166, which correspond to the three knuckles of a user's fingers. The thumb part 118 can also contain one or more knuckle areas 166. As shown, the thumb part 118 includes an knuckle area 166. In a particular embodiment, each knuckle area 166 has a width between 1 mm and 6 mm, in particular a width of 3 mm.

[0035] Each finger segment 116 has a length 167, measured between the tip 160 and the base 161. The knuckle regions 166 of the finger segments 116 are each positioned along the inner layer 112 and define a distance from the tip 160 with respect to the length 167. A first knuckle region 166, which defines a first bending region, has a distance 170 from the tip 160. In a particular embodiment, the distance 170 is between 30% and 45% of the length 167. In particular, the distance 170 of the index finger segment 116 is 37.7%, the distance 170 of the middle finger segment 116 is 33.9%, the distance 170 of the ring finger segment 116 is 37.4%, and the distance 170 of the little finger segment 116 is 42.2%.

[0036] A second knuckle area 166, defining a second bending area, has a distance 172 from the tip 160. In a particular embodiment, the distance 172 is between 60% and 75% of the length 167. In particular, the distance 172 of the index finger part 116 is 67.7%, the distance 172 of the middle finger part 116 is 65.4%, the distance 172 of the ring finger part 116 is 68.1%, and the distance 172 of the little finger part 116 is 69.2%.

[0037] A third knuckle area 166 is located along the back 165 closer to the wrist part 122. The third knuckle area 166 is associated with a bending area formed along the palm part 120. In a particular embodiment, the bending area defined by the third knuckle area 166 is associated with the flex groove 126. The base 161 of each finger segment 116 is located between the second knuckle segment 166 and the third knuckle segment 166. The third knuckle segment 166 is a distance 174 from the tip 160. In a particular embodiment, the distance 174 lies between 130% and 150% of the length 167. More precisely, the distance 174 of the index finger segment 116 is 148%, the distance 174 of the middle finger segment 116 is 131%, the distance 174 of the ring finger segment 116 is 135%, and the distance 174 of the little finger segment 116 is 133%.

[0038] The thumb part 118 has a length 168, measured between tip 162 and base 163. The knuckle area 166 of the thumb part 118 is located at a distance 176 from the tip 162 between 40% and 50% of the length 168. In a particular embodiment, the distance 176 is 49%.

[0039] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the flex grooves are located at positions along the palmar surface 164 that correspond to the areas of the human hand that commonly bend (e.g., the flexion areas opposite the knuckle areas 166). As shown, the superior palmar flex groove 126 extends laterally across the grip area 114. The superior flex groove 126 extends essentially horizontally from an edge furthest from the thumb portion 118 adjacent to the little finger portion 116, towards the thumb portion 118. The superior palmar flex groove 126 is located in a flexion area that corresponds to the third knuckle area 166 of the little finger portion 116, the ring finger portion 116, and the middle finger portion 116.The upper palm flex groove 126 extends substantially horizontally from an edge of the grip surface 14 opposite the thumb part 118, includes an angled portion extending towards the finger parts 116 and away from the wrist part 122, and then extends substantially vertically until it terminates at a point adjacent to the base 161 between the index finger part 116 and the middle finger part 116.

[0040] The lower palm flex groove 128 is positioned between the upper palm flex groove 126 and the wrist section 122. The lower palm flex groove 28 extends from an edge of the grip surface 114, located between the thumb section 118 and the index finger section 116, away from the thumb section 118, along a central area of ​​the palm section 120, and towards the wrist section 122. The lower flex groove 128 terminates on the palm section 120 adjacent to the wrist section 122.

[0041] The thumb part 118 contains two thumb flex grooves 130. A first thumb flex groove 130 is located closer to the tip 162 and is associated with the knuckle area 166 of the thumb part 118. A second thumb flex groove 130 is located at the base 163 of the thumb part 118 and extends across it. The finger parts 116 each contain three finger flex grooves 132. Two of the finger flex grooves 132 are associated with the first knuckle area 166 and the second knuckle area 166, respectively, while a third finger flex groove 132 is located at the base 161 of the finger parts 116 and extends across it. The flex grooves 130 and 132 extend along the palm side 164 from a first side of the finger part 116 to a second side of the finger part 116. The flex grooves 130 and 132 define a height that is measured along the corresponding finger part 116 and / or thumb part 118 in the direction of the tips 160 and 162.In a particular embodiment, the height of the flex grooves 130 and 132 is greater than or equal to 1 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm.

[0042] In various embodiments, areas with low coating thickness of the grip surface 114 are defined by the plurality of flex grooves 126, 128, 130, and 132. In one particular embodiment, the areas with low coating thickness cover less than 50% of the maximum thickness of the grip surface 114 in bending areas associated with the knuckle areas 166. More precisely, the thickness of the grip surface 114 in the bending areas associated with the knuckle areas 166 is less than 15% of the maximum thickness of the grip surface 114, or more precisely, less than 5%.

[0043] The reinforced ribs 136 are configured to form a thicker coating layer on the gripping surface 114 than on other parts of the gripping surface 114. The applicant believes that this can increase the abrasion resistance of the glove 110 and the friction when gripping a workpiece during use. In various embodiments, the thicker coating layer can be formed by applying a second layer to the gripping surface 114. In other embodiments, the thicker coating layer can be formed by embossing the gripping surface 114 to create areas of increased thickness compared to the rest of the gripping surface 114.

[0044] As shown, the reinforced ribs 136 are located along the palm side 164. Specifically, the reinforced ribs 136 are located on the palm side 164 of the palm part 120, the finger parts 116, and the thumb part 118. The reinforced ribs 136 are located on the grip surface 114 between the plurality of flex grooves. As shown, the reinforced ribs 136 are rectangular in shape, like lines or boxes. In various embodiments, the reinforced ribs 136 may have other geometric shapes. In one particular embodiment, the reinforced ribs 136 have a width of less than or equal to 3 mm, more precisely, less than or equal to 2 mm.

[0045] As shown, the reinforced ribs 136 on the thumb part 118 extend laterally along the palm 164 of the thumb part 118 between a first side 180 of the thumb part 118 and a second side 181 of the thumb part 118 in a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the thumb part 118. Similarly, on the finger parts 116 associated with the little finger, ring finger, and middle finger of a user, the reinforced ribs 136 extend laterally along the palm 164 of the finger part 116 between a first side 178 of the finger part 116 and a second side 179 of the corresponding finger part 116 in a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the corresponding finger part 116. The reinforced ribs 136 located on the index finger part 116 comprise a first part and a second part positioned to form an apex or define a corner.The first part extends from the first side 178 to a middle section of the index finger part 116, and the second part extends from the middle section to the second side 179. As shown, the corners of the reinforced ribs 136 on the index finger part 116 are located closer to the tip 160, so that the first part and the second part extend from the corner to the first side 178 and the second side 179, respectively. The first part and the second part extend at an angle from the tip 160 downwards to the base 161.

[0046] The reinforced ribs 136 on the palm part 120 are rectangular in shape and extend in a straight line along the palm part 120. The reinforced ribs 136 on the palm part 120 are arranged in three different rib groups. A first rib group 137 is located on the palm part 120 between the inferior palm flex groove 128 and an edge of the palm side 164 that extends between the thumb part 118 and the wrist part 122. The first rib group 137 has reinforced ribs 136 that are aligned in a first direction along the palm part 120. A second rib group 139 is located on the palm part 120 between the lower palm flex groove 128 and the upper palm flex groove 126. The second rib group 139 has reinforced ribs that are oriented in a second direction along the palm part 120, different from the first direction.A third rib group 141 is located on the palm 120 between the superior palm flex groove 126 and the finger flex grooves 132, which are located at the bases 161 of the finger parts 116. The third rib group 141 has reinforced ribs 136 oriented in a third direction, different from the first and second directions along the palm part 120.

[0047] In the Fig. 10A and Fig. Figure 10B shows glove 210. Glove 210 is essentially identical to gloves 10 and 110, except for the differences discussed here. In particular, glove 210 includes a grip surface 114 with a multitude of reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 236 that define areas of increased thickness along the grip surface 114. Glove 210 does not include flex grooves formed by embossing or reducing the thickness of the grip surface 214. Instead, the reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 236 along the palm side 264 of glove 210 are positioned so that they do not overlap with the usual flex zones in gloves (e.g., flex zones opposite the knuckles along the finger parts, flex zones along the palm part, etc.).In this way, the thickness of the gripping surface 214 in these common bending areas is less than the thickness of the reinforced pads 234 and the reinforced ribs 236. In a particular embodiment, the gripping surface 214 is not located in the common bending areas. The applicant believes that the configuration of the reinforced pads 234 and the reinforced ribs 236 gives the glove 210 improved abrasion resistance and / or improved grip compared to some conventional gloves, and furthermore allows for additional dexterity and / or mobility at the joints of a user when the glove 210 is used.

[0048] Referring to Fig. Figure 10A shows that the glove 210 comprises a glove body, shown as the inner layer 212, and a cover layer, shown as the grip surface 214, located along the palm side 264 of the inner layer 112. The grip surface 214 does not extend to the back of the glove 210. The glove 210 further comprises a plurality of finger parts 216, a thumb part 218, a palm part 220, and a wrist part 222. A plurality of reinforced pads 234 and a plurality of reinforced ribs 236 are formed along the grip surface 214 and positioned on the palm side 264 of the finger parts 216, the thumb part 218, and the palm part 220.

[0049] Each finger part 216 contains a plurality of reinforced ribs 236 and one or more reinforced pads 234. The reinforced pads 234 are located adjacent to the tip 260 of each finger part 216. The reinforced ribs 236 are located along each finger part 216 between the tip 260 and a first bending region 290, between the first bending region 290 and a second bending region 291, and between the second bending region 291 and the base 261. The reinforced ribs 234 extend laterally along the palm 264 of the finger part 216 between the first side 278 of the finger part 216 and a second side 279 of the corresponding finger part 216 in a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the corresponding finger part 216.

[0050] In one particular embodiment, reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 234 have a width of more than or equal to 2 mm, measured in a direction parallel to the length of each finger part 216. In another embodiment, the bending areas 290 and 291 have a width, measured in a direction parallel to the length of each finger part 216, of more than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 4 mm.

[0051] As in Fig. 10A and Fig. As shown in Figure 10B, the index finger part 216 contains two reinforced pads 234. A first reinforced pad 234A is located along the length of the finger part 216 closer to the tip 260 than to the base 261. A second reinforced pad 234B is positioned between the first reinforced pad 234A and the base 261 along the length of the finger part 216. More precisely, the second reinforced pad 234B is located between the first reinforced pad 234A and the first bending region 290 of the index finger part 216. As shown, the first reinforced pad 234A has a first edge 271 pointing towards the tip 260 and a second edge 273 pointing towards the first bending region 290. The first edge 271 is rounded and convex with respect to the tip 260. The second edge 273 contains two lateral parts 273A and an angled part 273B that extends between the two lateral parts 273A. The angled part 273B extends away from the first 271.In particular, a first lateral part 273A extends substantially horizontally away from the second side 279 of the index finger part 216. The angled part 273B extends downwards from this lateral part to the base 261 and to the first side 278 of the index finger part 216. A second lateral part 273A extends substantially horizontally from the angled part 273B towards the first side 278.

[0052] The second reinforced pad 234B has a first edge 275 facing the second edge 273 of the first reinforced pad 234A, and a second edge 277 facing the bending area 290. The first edge 275 is shaped to fit the second edge 273. Specifically, the first edge 275 includes two lateral portions and an angled portion extending between the lateral portions. The second edge 277 extends substantially horizontally across the finger portion 216 from the first side 278 to the second side 279.

[0053] The index finger section 216 contains a plurality of reinforced ribs 234 positioned between the first bending region 290 and the second bending region 291, and between the second bending region 291 and the base 261. As shown, the index finger section contains six reinforced ribs 234 between the first bending region 290 and the second bending region 291, and four reinforced ribs 234 between the second bending region 291 and the base 261.

[0054] The middle finger part 216, the ring finger part 216, and the little finger part 216 each contain a reinforced pad 234 positioned adjacent to the tips 260 and a plurality of reinforced ribs 234 positioned between the reinforced pad 234 and the first bending region 290. The reinforced pad 234 has essentially the same shape as the reinforced pad 234A on the index finger part 216. The middle finger part 216, the ring finger part 216, and the little finger part 216 each contain a plurality of reinforced ribs 236 positioned between the reinforced pad 234 and the first bending region 290. As shown, these reinforced pads 236 each have different widths, measured between the first side 278 and the second side 279 of each finger part 216. The width of the reinforced pads 236 increases with increasing distance between the reinforced pad 234 and the tip 260.As shown, each finger section 216 contains between three and five reinforced ribs 234 positioned between the reinforced pad 234 and the first bending region 290 along the length of the corresponding finger section 216. In a particular embodiment, a first rib 236 is arranged at a first distance from the tip 260 of the middle finger section 216, a second rib 236 is arranged at a second distance from the tip 260 of the middle finger section 216 that is greater than the first distance, and a third rib 236 is arranged at a third distance from the tip 260 of the middle finger section 216 that is greater than both the first and second distances. In this embodiment, the first rib 236 has a first width, the second rib 236 has a second width that is greater than the first width, and the third rib 236 has a third width that is greater than both the first and second widths.

[0055] The middle finger part 216, the ring finger part 216, and the little finger part 216 each contain a plurality of reinforced ribs 236 between the first bending region 290 and the second bending region 291, as well as a plurality of reinforced ribs 236 between the second bending region 291 and the base 261. As shown, each finger part 216 contains between five and six reinforced ribs 234 positioned between the first bending region 290 and the second bending region 291, and between three and six reinforced ribs 234 positioned between the second bending region 291 and the base 261.

[0056] The thumb part 218 contains a multitude of reinforced ribs 236 and one or more reinforced pads 234. A first reinforced pad 234A is located adjacent to the tip 262, and a second reinforced pad 234B is positioned between the first reinforced pad 234A and the thumb flexion area 292. As shown, the first reinforced pad 234A has a rounded edge adjacent to the tip 262 and an angled edge extending from the rounded edge to the base 263 and the first side 280 of the thumb part 218. The second reinforced pad 234B has a first edge shaped to match the angled edge of the first reinforced pad 234A and a second edge extending substantially horizontally across the finger part 216 from the first side 278 to the second side 279.

[0057] A multitude of reinforced ribs 236 are positioned between the thumb flexion area 292 and the base 263 of the thumb part 218. The reinforced ribs 236 extend laterally along the palm 264 of the thumb part 218 between the first side 280 of the thumb part 218 and the second side 281 of the thumb part 218 in a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the thumb part 218. As shown, the thumb part 218 contains four reinforced ribs 236.

[0058] The palm part 220 contains a multitude of reinforced pads 234 and a multitude of reinforced ribs 236. The reinforced ribs 236 on the palm part 220 are arranged in three different rib groups: a first rib group 237, a second rib group 239, and a third rib group 241. The first rib group 237 is located on the palm 220 below the thumb part 218 and extends toward the wrist part 222. The first rib group 237 has reinforced ribs 236 that are aligned in a first direction along the palm part 220. The second rib group 239 is located centrally on the palm part 220 between the first rib group 237 and the third rib group 241. The second rib group 239 has reinforced ribs 236 that are oriented in a second direction along the palm part 220, differing from the first direction.The third rib group 241 is located on the palm 220, adjacent to the bases 261 of the finger parts 216. The third rib group 241 has reinforced ribs 236 that are oriented in a third direction, which differs from the first and second directions along the palm part 220.

[0059] As shown, the palm part 220 contains four reinforced pads 234. One reinforced pad 234 is located between the thumb part 218 and the index finger part 216. This reinforced pad 234 rests against the multitude of reinforced ribs 236 on the thumb part 218 and abuts the first rib group 237 and the second rib group 239. One reinforced pad 234 is located along an edge of the palm part 220 furthest from the thumb part 218 and extends along one side of the second rib group 239. Two reinforced pads 234 are located on opposite sides of the third rib group 241. One of the reinforced pads 234 is adjacent to the base 261 of the index finger part 216.The other reinforced pad 234 is located along the edge of the palm part 220 that is furthest from the thumb part 218 and is positioned between the little finger part 216 and the reinforced pad 234 adjacent to the second rib group 239.

[0060] Reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 236 are configured to form a thicker coating layer on the grip surface 214. In various embodiments, the reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 236 are formed by embossing the grip surface 214, increasing the thickness along the grip surface 214 along the reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 236. In other embodiments, the reinforced pads 234 and reinforced ribs 236 are formed by applying a secondary coating to the grip surface 214. In a specific embodiment, the reinforced pads 234 and the reinforced ribs 236 have a thickness, measured from an outer surface of the grip surface 214 to an outer surface of the reinforced pads 234 / reinforced ribs 236, that is greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 0.5 mm, and, more precisely, greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 0.48 mm.In another specific embodiment, the maximum thickness of the gripping surface (i.e., the thickness of the gripping surface 214, measured from the inner layer 212 to the outer surface of the reinforced pads 234 / reinforced ribs 236) is less than or equal to 1 mm and more than or equal to 0.40 mm. In a more specific embodiment, the maximum thickness is between 0.5 mm and 0.9 mm, more precisely between 0.56 mm and 0.88 mm.

[0061] In Fig. Figure 11 shows glove 310. Glove 310 is essentially the same as glove 210, except for the differences described here. In particular, glove 310 has reinforced pads 334 and reinforced ribs 336 in additional or alternative locations.

[0062] The glove 310 contains three reinforced pads 334 positioned along a palm section 320 of the glove 310. Two reinforced pads 334 are located on opposite sides of a third rib group 341. One of these reinforced pads 334 is adjacent to the base 361 of the index finger section 316 and extends laterally along the palm section 320 below the base 361 of the index finger section 316. The other reinforced pad 334 is located along the edge of the palm section 320 furthest from the thumb section 318 and is positioned adjacent to the base 361 of the little finger section 316. The third reinforced pad 334 is located along the edge of the palm part 320 furthest from the thumb part 318, between the wrist part 322 and the reinforced pad 234, which is adjacent to the base 361 of the little finger part 316. This reinforced pad 334 is adjacent to the second rib group 339.

[0063] The index finger portion 316 contains a reinforced pad 334 located adjacent to the tip 360. The reinforced pad 334 has a rounded edge adjacent to the tip 360 and a second edge opposite the rounded edge, extending substantially horizontally across the portion of the finger 316 from the first side 378 to the second side 379. A reinforced rib 336 is positioned between the reinforced pad 334 and the first bending region 390. The thumb portion 318 contains a plurality of reinforced ribs 336 positioned below the base 363. As shown, there are four reinforced ribs 336.

[0064] In Fig. Figure 12 shows glove 410. Glove 410 is essentially identical to glove 110, except for the differences described herein. In particular, glove 410 does not contain flex grooves formed by embossing or reducing the thickness of the grip surface 414; instead, reinforced ribs 436 are positioned along the palm side 464 of glove 410 such that they do not overlap with the usual flex zones in gloves (e.g., flex zones opposite the knuckles along the finger parts, flex zones along the palm side, etc.). In this way, the thickness of the grip surface 414 in these common flex zones is less than the thickness of the reinforced ribs 436. In a particular embodiment, the grip surface 414 is not located in the common flex zones.

[0065] In the Fig. 13 and Fig. Figure 14 shows glove 510. Glove 510 is essentially identical to gloves 10, 110, 210, 310, and 410, except for the differences described here. Glove 510 comprises an inner layer 512 and a grip surface 514 formed on the inner layer 512. The grip surface 514 is located on the palm side 564 along the finger parts 516, the thumb part 518, and the palm part 520. A plurality of reinforced ribs 536 are located along the grip surface 514 and define areas of increased covering thickness compared to the rest of the grip surface 514.

[0066] A multitude of reinforced ribs 536 extend continuously from the tip 560 of the index finger part 516 along the palm part 520. In this way, some of the reinforced ribs 536 extend from the first side 578 of the index finger part 516 to an edge of the palm part 520 furthest from the thumb part 518. The reinforced ribs 536 on the middle finger part 516, the ring finger part 516, and the little finger part 516 are positioned along the corresponding part of the finger 516 adjacent to each tip 560. The reinforced ribs 536 extend along the length of each finger part 516 and terminate before the base 561 of the finger parts 516. Each reinforced rib 536 extends from the first side 578 to the second side 579 of each finger part 516. Similarly, on the thumb part 518, the reinforced ribs 536 extend from the tip 562 along the entire length of the thumb part 518 and terminate before the base 563.Each reinforced rib 536 extends from the first side 580 to the second side 581 of the thumb part 518.

[0067] In the Fig. 15 and Fig. Figure 16 shows glove 610. Glove 610 is essentially identical to gloves 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, and 510, except for the differences described here. Glove 610 comprises an inner layer 612 and a grip surface 614 formed on the inner layer 612. The grip surface 614 is located on the palm side 664 along the finger parts 616, the thumb part 618, and the palm part 620. A plurality of reinforced ribs 636 and a plurality of reinforced pads 634 are located along the grip surface 614 and define areas of increased covering thickness relative to the rest of the grip surface 614.

[0068] A multitude of reinforced ribs 636 extend continuously from the tip 660 of the index finger part 616 along the palm part 620. In this way, some of the reinforced ribs 636 extend from the first side 678 of the index finger part 616 to an edge of the palm part 620 furthest from the thumb part 618. The reinforced ribs 636 on the middle finger part 616, the ring finger part 616, and the little finger part 616 are positioned along the respective part of the finger 616 adjacent to each tip 660. The reinforced ribs 636 extend the length of the respective finger part 616 and terminate before the base 661 of the finger parts 616. The thumb part 518 contains a reinforced pad 634 adjacent to the tip 662. This reinforced pad 634 extends from the tip 662 to the base 663 of the thumb part 618 and ends in front of the base 663.Another reinforced pad 634 is positioned on the palm part 620 and is surrounded by a multitude of reinforced ribs 636. A third reinforced pad 634 is located adjacent to the thumb part 518 and extends between the thumb part 18 and the index finger part 516 along the palm part 620.

[0069] In the Fig. 17 and Fig. Figure 18 shows glove 710. Glove 710 is essentially identical to gloves 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, and 610, except for the differences described here. In particular, the multiple reinforced ribs 736 are Y-shaped. The reinforced ribs 736 can vary in size along the grip surface 714. As shown, the reinforced ribs 736 on the grip surface 714 become larger the closer they are to the wrist section 722.

[0070] In the Fig. 19 and Fig. Figure 20 shows glove 810. Glove 810 is essentially identical to gloves 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, and 710, except for the differences described here. Glove 810 comprises an inner layer 812 and a grip surface 814 formed on the inner layer 812. The grip surface 814 is located on the palm side 864 along the finger parts 816, the thumb part 818, and the palm part 820. A plurality of reinforced pads 836 are located along the grip surface 814 and define areas of increased covering thickness compared to the rest of the grip surface 814.

[0071] As shown, each finger part 816 contains a reinforced pad 834. Each reinforced pad 834 extends from a tip 860 of the corresponding finger part 816 to a base 861 of the corresponding finger part 816. The reinforced pads 834 have a cutout in a first bending region of the finger part, which is positioned opposite the location where the user's knuckle would be when wearing the glove 810. The thumb part 818 also contains a reinforced pad 834. The reinforced pad 834 extends from a tip 862 to a base 863 of the thumb part 818. The reinforced pad 834 has a cutout in a first bending region of the finger part, which is positioned opposite the location where the user's knuckle would be when wearing the glove 810. The palm part 820 contains two reinforced pads 834. A first reinforced pad 834 extends below the bases 861 of the finger parts 816.The first reinforced pad 834 extends laterally from an edge of the grip surface 814 between the thumb part 818 and the index finger part 816 towards an edge furthest from the thumb part 818. A second reinforced pad 834 is located on the palm part 820 below the first reinforced pad 834 and adjacent to the edge of the grip surface furthest from the female part 818.

[0072] In Fig.Figure 21 shows glove 910. Glove 910 is essentially the same as glove 110, except for the differences described here. In particular, glove 910 does not contain reinforced pads or reinforced ribs. Instead, the flex grooves 926, 928, 930, and 932 along the grip surface 914 are arranged to overlap with the usual flex zones in gloves (e.g., flex zones opposite the knuckles along the fingertips, flex zones along the palm, etc.). In this way, the thickness of grip surface 914 at these common flex zones is less than the thickness of the rest of grip surface 914.

[0073] It should be understood that the figures illustrate exemplary embodiments in detail, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the details or methods set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for descriptive purposes only and should not be considered restrictive.

[0074] Further modifications and alternative embodiments of the various aspects of the disclosure will be obvious to the person skilled in the art in light of this description. Accordingly, this description is to be understood as illustration only. The constructions and arrangements shown in the various exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations with respect to sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values ​​of parameters, arrangements for assembly, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without thereby substantially departing from the new teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein.Some elements depicted as a single piece may be composed of multiple pieces or elements; the position of the elements may be reversed or otherwise varied; and the type or number of individual elements or positions may be altered or varied. The sequence or order of processes, logical algorithms, or procedures may be varied or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without exceeding the scope of this disclosure.

[0075] Unless expressly stated otherwise, none of the methods set forth herein shall be construed as requiring their steps to be performed in a particular order. If a claim to a method does not specify an order of steps, or if the claims or descriptions do not expressly indicate that the steps must be performed in a particular order, no such order shall be inferred. Furthermore, the article "a / an / an" as used herein is intended to include one or more components or elements and shall not be construed as meaning only one.

[0076] For the purposes of this revelation, the term "coupled" means the connection of two components, directly or indirectly. Such a connection can be stationary or movable. It can be achieved by joining the two elements and any additional intermediate elements together as a single, unified body, or by attaching the two elements, or the two elements and an additional element, to one another. Such a connection can be permanent or, alternatively, detachable. The term "rigidly coupled" as used here refers to two components that are coupled in such a way that, under the influence of force, the components move in a fixed position relative to each other.

[0077] While the present application lists specific combinations of features in the appended claims, various embodiments of the invention relate to any combination of the features described herein, whether or not such a combination is currently claimed, and any such combination of features may be claimed in this or future applications. Each of the features, elements, or components of any of the exemplary embodiments described above may be used alone or in combination with any of the features, elements, or components of any of the other embodiments described above.

[0078] In various exemplary embodiments, the relative dimensions, including angles, lengths, and radii, as shown in the figures, are to scale. Actual measurements of the figures will reveal the relative dimensions, angles, and proportions of the various exemplary embodiments. Various exemplary embodiments extend to different ranges around the absolute and relative dimensions, angles, and proportions that can be determined from the figures. Various exemplary embodiments include any combination of one or more relative dimensions or angles that can be determined from the figures. Furthermore, actual dimensions not expressly stated in this description can be determined by using the size ratios measured in the figures in combination with the dimensions expressly stated in this description. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] A glove, comprising: encompassing a body: one side of the palm; one of the back sides opposite the palm side; a part of the palm that is located on the palm side; a plurality of finger parts, each finger part of the plurality of finger parts having a tip and a base opposite the tip, the base being positioned along the corresponding finger part closer to the palm part than the tip is positioned on the palm part; and a thumb part; and a coating layer coupled to an outer surface of the palm side of the body along the palm part, the palm side of the plurality of finger parts and the palm side of the thumb part, the coating layer comprising: a first coating thickness; and a second coating thickness defined by a plurality of grooves formed in the coating layer, wherein a first set of grooves of the plurality of grooves is positioned at the corresponding base of each of the plurality of finger parts, and a second set of grooves of the plurality of grooves is positioned at a first bending area of ​​each of the plurality of finger parts, wherein the first bending area of ​​each of the plurality of finger parts is associated with a user's knuckle and extends from a first side of the corresponding finger part to a second side of the corresponding finger part opposite the first side; and where the first coating thickness is greater than the second coating thickness. [2] The glove according to claim 1, wherein one groove of the plurality of grooves is positioned at a base of the thumb part. [3] The glove according to claim 1, wherein a first groove of the plurality of grooves is positioned on the palm part and extends laterally over the covering layer below the corresponding base of each of the plurality of finger parts. [4] The glove according to claim 3, wherein a second groove of the plurality of grooves is positioned on the palm part and extends from an edge of the palm part away from the thumb part and towards a central area of ​​the palm part. [5] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the first coating thickness is less than or equal to 1 mm and wherein the second coating thickness is less than or equal to 0.5 mm. [6] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the coating layer further comprises a third coating thickness defined by a plurality of pads, the plurality of pads being positioned between the corresponding tip and the corresponding first bending region of each finger part of the plurality of finger parts. [7] The glove according to claim 6, wherein the third coating thickness is greater than the second coating thickness. [8] The glove according to claim 7, wherein the third coating thickness is greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm. [9] A work glove, comprising: an inner layer comprising a palm side and a back side opposite the palm side, wherein the inner layer defines a palm part, a plurality of finger parts and a thumb part, each finger part comprising the plurality of finger parts: a tip that is positioned furthest from the palm part along the finger section; a base opposite the apex; a first bending area located between the tip and the base; and a second bending area located between the first bending area and the base; and a coating layer coupled to an outer surface of the inner layer and defining a gripping surface, wherein the gripping surface extends along the palm side of the inner layer on the palm part, each finger part of the plurality of finger parts and the thumb part, comprising the gripping surface: a first thickness; and a second thickness defined by a plurality of ribs, wherein each finger part of the plurality of finger parts further comprises a first set of ribs of the plurality of ribs located between the first bending region and the second bending region, and a second set of ribs of the plurality of ribs located between the second bending region and the base of the corresponding finger part, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. [10] The work glove according to claim 9, wherein each finger part of the plurality of finger parts has a length measured from the tip and the base, wherein the first bending area of ​​each finger part of the plurality of finger parts is located at a distance from the corresponding tip of the finger part between 30% and 45% of the corresponding length of the finger part. [11] The work glove according to claim 10, wherein the second bending area of ​​each finger part of the plurality of finger parts is located at a distance from the corresponding tip of the finger part between 60% and 75% of the corresponding length of the finger part. [12] The work glove according to claim 9, wherein the second thickness is further defined by a plurality of pads, wherein each finger part of the plurality of finger parts further comprises a pad of the plurality of pads located between the tip and the first bending area of ​​the corresponding finger part. [13] The work glove according to claim 12, wherein a pad of the plurality of pads is arranged on the thumb part between a tip of the thumb part and a base of the thumb part. [14] The work glove according to claim 9, wherein the second thickness is measured from the inner layer to an outer surface of the grip area defined by the plurality of ribs, and wherein the second covering thickness is greater than or equal to 0.5 mm and less than or equal to 0.9 mm. [15] The work glove according to claim 14, wherein the second coating thickness is greater than or equal to 0.66 mm and less than or equal to 0.88 mm. [16] A glove, comprising: a body, encompassing: one side of the palm; one of the back sides opposite the palm side; a part of the palm that is located on the palm side; a thumb part; and a part of the index finger; and a coating layer coupled to an outer surface of the palm side of the body, the coating layer extending along the palm part, the palm side of the index finger part and the palm side of the thumb part, where the coating layer defines an initial thickness; a first plurality of ribs extending away from the covering layer, the first plurality of ribs on the index finger part being located between a first bending region of the index finger part associated with a user's knuckle and a base of the index finger part; and a second set of ribs extending away from the covering layer, the second set of ribs being located on the thumb part between a tip of the thumb part and a base of the thumb part; and where the first plurality of ribs and the second plurality of ribs define a second thickness that is greater than the first coating thickness. [17] The glove according to claim 16, further comprising a finger pad located on the index finger part between a tip of the index finger part and the first bending area of ​​the index finger part. [18] The glove according to claim 17, wherein the finger pad comprises a rounded edge facing the tip of the index finger part and an angled edge opposite the rounded edge and facing the first bending area of ​​the index finger part. [19] The glove according to claim 16, wherein the body further comprises a middle finger part, wherein a finger pad is located on the middle finger part between a tip of the middle finger part and a first bending region of the middle finger part, and wherein a third plurality of ribs extends away from the covering layer, the third plurality of ribs being positioned between the finger pad and the first bending region. [20] The glove according to claim 19, wherein a first rib of the third plurality of ribs is arranged at a first distance from the tip of the middle finger part, a second rib of the third plurality of ribs is arranged at a second distance from the tip of the middle finger part which is greater than the first distance, and a third rib of the third plurality of ribs is arranged at a third distance from the tip of the middle finger part which is greater than each of the first and second distances, and wherein the first rib of the third plurality of ribs has a first width, the second rib of the third plurality of ribs has a second width which is greater than the first width, and the third rib of the third plurality of ribs has a third width which is greater than each of the first width and the second width.

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