U.S. patent application number 14/624580 was filed with the patent office on 2016-08-18 for heat protective glove.
The applicant listed for this patent is Alfred Smith. Invention is credited to Alfred Smith.
Application Number | 20160235138 14/624580 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56620475 |
Filed Date | 2016-08-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160235138 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Smith; Alfred |
August 18, 2016 |
Heat protective glove
Abstract
The present invention provides a heat-resistant glove, having a
first and second shell sections generally defined on the palm side
and a back side with each of the shell sections being made of a
temperature-resistant material. Each tip of the heat-resistant
glove is made of a more heat resistant material. The heat-resistant
glove can be made from with a five finger or three finger
stall.
Inventors: |
Smith; Alfred; (Houston,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Smith; Alfred |
Houston |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
56620475 |
Appl. No.: |
14/624580 |
Filed: |
February 18, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 19/01505 20130101;
A41D 19/01529 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 19/015 20060101
A41D019/015 |
Claims
1. A five finger stall heat-resistant glove comprising: a. a first
shell section generally defining a palm side of the glove the first
shell section made of a temperature-resistant polychloroprene fiber
stretchable fiber; b. a second shell section generally defining the
backside of the glove made of the temperature-resistant
polychloroprene stretchable fiber, the first and second shell
sections being secured to one another so as to provide a lower
opening for insertion of a wearer's hand; c. a first covering liner
section secured to a protective portion of each of the five
fingerstall of the first shell section facing and generally
overlying an inner surface of the first shell section comprising a
durable fabric of a temperature-resistant flexible elastomer fiber;
and d. a second covering liner section secured to the first shell
section below and adjacent the inner surface of the first shell
section of a thumb finger stall generally, the second covering
section comprising a temperature-resistant flexible elastomer
fiber.
2. The glove of claim 1 wherein the temperature-resistant
stretchable fiber comprises neoprene.
3. The glove of claim 1 wherein the elastomer material comprises
silicone rubber.
4. The glove of claim 1 wherein the temperature resistant
stretchable fiber has a burning point of 500 degrees
Fahrenheit.
5. The glove of claim 1 wherein the elastomer material can
withstand temperatures between -67 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. The glove of claim 1 wherein the protective portion covers the
upper end only of each of the five finger stalls.
7. The glove of claim 1 wherein the protective portion covers
extends length of each of the five finger stalls.
8. The glove of claim 1 wherein the temperature resistant
stretchable fiber is puncture resistant.
9. The glove of claim 1 wherein the elastomer material is puncture
resistant.
10. The glove of claim 1 wherein the elastomer material withstands
temperature.
11. The glove of claim 1 wherein the stretchable fiber withstands
temperature.
12. The glove of claim 1 wherein a wristcuff surrounds the lower
end of the glove.
13. The glove of claim 8 wherein a fastener is removably attached
to the wristcuff.
14. A three finger stall heat-resistant glove comprising: a. first
shell section generally defining the palm side of the glove the
first shell section comprising a temperature-resistant
polychloroprene stretchable fiber; b. a second shell section
generally defining the backside of the glove fabric of the
temperature-resistant polychloroprene stretchable fiber, the first
and second shell sections being secured to one another so as to
provide an opening for insertion of a wearer's hand; c. the three
fingerstall consist of a thumb, a ring, and a middle fingerstall;
d. a pinky and index finger stall forms a unitary aperture near a
lower end of the three fingerstall; e. a first covering liner
section secured to a protective portion of each of the three
fingerstall of the first shell section facing and generally
overlying the inner surface of the first shell, the first covering
liner section made of a temperature resistant elastomer material;
and f. a second covering liner section secured to the palm of first
shell section generally overlying the inner surface of the second
shell section, the second covering liner section comprising the
temperature-resistant elastomer fiber.
15. The glove of claim 6 wherein the temperature-resistant
stretchable polychloroprene fiber comprises neoprene.
16. The glove of claim 6 wherein the elastomer fiber comprises
silicone rubber.
17. The glove of claim 6 wherein the protective portion covers the
upper end only of each of the three finger stalls.
18. The glove of claim 6 wherein the protective portion extends
length of each of the three finger stalls.
Description
[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional
application 61/958,872 and Ser. No. 14/151,0017
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to protective hand coverings
such as gloves, mitts, and the like and, more particularly a heat
resistant glove.
[0003] Cooks and kitchen staff who work in kitchens around stove
tops and ovens are necessarily exposed to handling hot objects or
have direct exposure to flame or a high degree of heat which can
quickly cause severe burns. Cuts, lacerations, and punctures result
from contact with broken glass, broken plates, sharp knives, and
other people are encountered in or near all fires or burns. Burns,
whether from hot objects, open flames, or ovens can occur in any
kitchen in a restaurant atmosphere. All of these hazards are often
obscured by poor lighting or smoke, and, therefore, become even
more dangerous with a need for hand protection in a restaurant
kitchen atmosphere. Accordingly, suitable protective garments,
including gloves, are absolutely necessary to protect the
cook/kitchen staff from severe injury in the performance of their
duties. Such gloves must be fire and heat-resistant, resistant to
cuts and punctures, and not adversely affect the comfort and
dexterity of the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] One objective of the present invention is to provide a
heat-resistant that helps protect the hands from cuts and burns.
Another objective is to provide a glove that is flexible to fit a
variety of sizes of hands of both men and women. Another objective
of the present invention is to be flame resistant and flexible
enough to be used in the restaurant industry.
[0005] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the
present invention should become even more readily apparent to those
skilled in the art upon a read in of the following detailed
description in conjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown
and described illustrative embodiments of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] These and other details of the present invention will be
described in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are
not furnished only by way of illustration and not in limitation of
the invention.
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the palm side of present
invention, the protective glove with five finger stalls.
[0008] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of present
invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls.
[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the palm side of present
invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls.
[0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of present
invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls.
[0011] FIG. 5 is an alternative embodiment of the palm side of
present invention, the protective glove with three finger
stalls.
[0012] FIG. 6 is an alternative embodiment of the back side of
present invention, the protective glove with three finger
stalls.
[0013] FIG. 7 is an alternative embodiment of the palm side of
present invention, the protective glove with five finger
stalls.
[0014] FIG. 8 is an alternative embodiment of the back side of
present invention, the protective glove with five finger
stalls.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] Referring first to FIG. 1, the glove (10) is depicted having
the usual five fingerstalls (i.e. pinky, ring, middle, index and
thumb), a thumbstall (36) and wrist cuff or wristlet (60). FIG. 1
shows the palm side of glove (10) and FIG. 2 shows the backside of
glove (10).
[0016] Referring now to FIG. 2, it can be seen that glove (10) has
a first shell section (55) which defines the backside (55) of glove
(10). First and second shell sections (55, 56) are adjoined to one
another in a suitable manner, such as by integrally sealing, sewing
or stitching, thereby dividing glove (10) into the palm side half
(56) and the backside half (55). The embodiment of the present
invention can further comprise an attaching element (45) that is
removably connected to wrist cuff (60) through fastener (50).
[0017] Referring to FIG. 3 there is shown an alternative embodiment
showing only a three fingerstall glove (100). Referring first to
FIG. 3, the glove (100) is depicted having three fingerstalls (i.e.
middle, index and thumb), a thumbstall (121) and wrist cuff or
wristlet (130). FIG. 3 shows the palm side of glove (100) and FIG.
4 shows the backside of glove (145)
[0018] Referring now to FIG. 4, it can be seen that glove (100) has
a first shell section which defines the backside (145) of glove
(100). First and second shell sections (145,146) are adjoined to
one another in a suitable manner, such as by integrally sealing,
sewing or stitching, thereby dividing glove (100) into the palm
side half (146) and the backside half (145). The embodiment of the
present invention can further comprise an attaching element (135)
that is removably connected to wrist cuff (130) through fastener
(140).
[0019] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, each of the
five finger stall covering (i.e. respectively, pinky cover (15),
ring cover (20), middle cover (25), index cover (30), thumb cover
(35) extends the entire length of the finger stall. However, in the
embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 7, and 8, the finger stall covering
(i.e. respectively, pinky cover (205), ring cover (210), middle
cover (215), index cover (220), thumb cover (225) extends along a
portion of the upper end of the tip along the inner surface area of
the palm side of the glove.
[0020] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, each of the
three finger stall covering (i.e. respectively, middle cover (105),
index cover (110), thumb cover (120) extend the length of each
finger stall. The finger stalls for the ring finger and pinky
finger are absent. FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate an alternative
embodiment of the glove wherein the three finger stall covering
(i.e. respectively, middle cover (310), index cover (315), thumb
cover (320) extend the length of the inner surface of each finger
stall.
[0021] The glove can be made out of a polychloroprene material
which is soft textured, heat resistant and water resistant such as
Neoprene which has a burn point of 260 degrees C. (500 degrees
Fahrenheit).
[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1-8, secured to each finger stall of the
first shell section inwardly thereof is a protective covering that
generally faces and overlies the inner surface of each finger stall
of first shell section of the palm side designated as (56, 146,
350, and 201). Each protective covering is made of a heat and tear
resistant elastomer material. The covering can be made out of an
elastomer material that is durable and will not tear such as
silicone rubber which can deal with temperatures between -67 to 572
degrees Fahrenheit. The glove is made of a tear resistant
fiber.
[0023] The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the
principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications
and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is
not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and
operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable
modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within
the scope of the invention.
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