U.S. patent number RE39,388 [Application Number 10/374,544] was granted by the patent office on 2006-11-14 for clearvision ridesafe glove.
Invention is credited to William E. DeBartolo.
United States Patent |
RE39,388 |
DeBartolo |
November 14, 2006 |
Clearvision ridesafe glove
Abstract
The present invention 10 discloses a glove 11 having an
elongated elastomeric base member 34 substantially positioned over
the proximal thumb phalanx 30 having a plurality of pliable
blade-like elements 28 whereby the wearer 23 of the gloves can
extend the thumb 30 and in a single motion using the pliable
blade-like elements 28, wipe the transparent visor portions 20 of
eye protection devices 24 without totally obstructing the vision of
the wearer. The elongated elastomeric member 34 is comprised of a
plurality of pliable blade-like elements 28 exteriorly positioned
on the glove 11 extending through an aperture 38 to a planar flange
element 40 located between the exterior glove material 36 and the
interior glove liner 14 providing structure 46 for fixedly
positioning the elongated elastomeric member 34 to the exterior 36
and/or interior layer 42 of the glove by any structure 46 known
within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.
Inventors: |
DeBartolo; William E. (Elgin,
IL) |
Family
ID: |
24509486 |
Appl.
No.: |
10/374,544 |
Filed: |
February 26, 2003 |
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09626227 |
Jul 26, 2000 |
06367116 |
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Current U.S.
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15/245; D32/42;
D32/41; 2/161.6; 2/160; 15/227 |
Current CPC
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A41D
19/01594 (20130101); A47L 1/06 (20130101) |
Current International
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A47L
13/11 (20060101); A47L 13/18 (20060101) |
Field of
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;15/227,245
;2/158,159,160,161.1,161.6,161.8 ;D32/41,42 |
References Cited
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Primary Examiner: Spisich; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobble Yoshida & Dunleavy,
LLC
Claims
I claim:
.[.1. In a glove for being worn on the hand of a user which user is
wearing a helmet with a visor thereon, the glove having a thumb
thereon, the glove having an outer layer and an inner layer, the
improvement comprising: a) a base member disposed on the glove
thumb, said base member being generally rectangular shaped, said
base member disposed longitudinally along the glove thumb; b) means
for attaching said base member onto the glove thumb; and, c) a
plurality of blade-like elements disposed on said base member, said
blade-like elements disposed longitudinally along said base member
for wiping the visor of a helmet..].
2. The apparatus of claim .[.1.]. .Iadd.6.Iaddend., wherein said
base member is elastomeric.
3. The apparatus of claim .[.1.]. .Iadd.6.Iaddend., wherein said
blade-like elements are elastomeric.
.[.4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base member further
comprises a flange for connection to the glove..].
.[.5. The apparatus of claim 4, the outer layer of the glove thumb
has an aperture therein..].
6. .[.The apparatus of claim 5,.]. .Iadd.In a glove for being worn
on the hand of a user which user is wearing a helmet with a visor
thereon, the glove having a thumb thereon, the glove having an
outer layer and an inner layer, the improvement comprising: a) a
base member disposed on the glove thumb, said base member being
generally rectangular shaped and having a flange for connection to
the glove, said base member disposed longitudinally along the glove
thumb; b) means for attaching said base member onto the glove
thumb; and, c) a plurality of blade-like elements disposed on said
base member, said blade-like elements disposed longitudinally along
said base member for wiping the visor of a helmet; .Iaddend.wherein
.[.said aperture.]. .Iadd.the outer layer of the glove thumb has an
aperture therein which .Iaddend.is complimentarily sized to receive
said flange of said base member.
7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said flange of said base
member is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer of
the glove thumb.
8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the outer layer of the glove
thumb further comprises a flap which folds over said flange of said
base member, said flap forming a waterproof cover over said
flange.
9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said means for attaching said
base member onto the glove thumb further comprises sewing said
flange to the outer layer and the inner layer of the glove
thumb.
10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said means for attaching said
base member onto the glove thumb further comprises bonding said
flange to the outer layer and the inner layer of the glove
thumb.
11. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said means for attaching said
base member onto the glove thumb further comprises riveting said
flange to the outer layer and the inner layer of the glove
thumb.
12. The apparatus of claim .[.1.]. .Iadd.6.Iaddend., wherein said
plurality of blade-like elements vary in height, some elements
being thereby longer than other elements.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said longer elements of said
blade like elements are more pliable than said shorter blade-like
elements.
14. The apparatus of claim .[.1.]. .Iadd.6.Iaddend., wherein said
base member is disposed on the lateral surface of the glove
thumb.
15. The apparatus of claim .[.1.]. .Iadd.6.Iaddend., further
comprising an insulation layer disposed on the interior of the
inner layer of the glove, said base member being attached thereto
by said means for attaching.
.Iadd.16. A glove to be worn on a wearer's hand for improving the
wearer's visual conditions by removing obstacles to visibility from
an eye protective device without completely obstructing the
wearer's view, said glove comprising an inner layer, an outer
layer; a thumb; a base member, at least a portion of said base
member is disposed longitudinally on the thumb of the glove, said
base member being permanently attached to the glove and having a
flange for connection to the glove; and at least one blade-like
element, at least a portion of which is disposed longitudinally on
the thumb of the glove, said at least one blade-like element being
disposed longitudinally on the base member and being permanently
attached to the base member; and wherein the outer layer of said
glove has an aperture therein that is complimentarily sized to
receive the flange, and said at least one blade-like element is
positioned over at least a portion of a dorsal surface of a
proximal thumb phalanx when said glove is worn by an intended
wearer for whose hand the glove is sized correctly..Iaddend.
.Iadd.17. The glove of claim 16, comprising at least two blade-like
elements, and wherein at least one of said blade-like elements
varies in height from at least one other of said blade-like
elements..Iaddend.
.Iadd.18. The glove of claim 16, comprising at least two blade-like
elements, wherein at least one of said blade-like elements varies
in rigidity from at least one other of said blade-like
elements..Iaddend.
.Iadd.19. The glove of claim 16, wherein said base member is
elastomeric..Iaddend.
.Iadd.20. The glove of claim 16, wherein said base member is
attached to the glove by bonding, sewing, or riveting..Iaddend.
.Iadd.21. The glove of claim 16, wherein the outer layer of said
glove further comprises a flap which folds over the flange, thereby
forming a waterproof cover over the flange..Iaddend.
.Iadd.22. The glove of claim 16, wherein the flange is attached to
the glove by disposing said flange between the outer layer of said
glove and the inner layer of said glove and bonding, sewing, or
riveting said flange to one or both of the outer layer of said
glove and the inner layer of said glove..Iaddend.
.Iadd.23. The glove of claim 16, further comprising an insulating
layer, and wherein the flange is attached to the glove by bonding,
sewing, or riveting said flange to one or more of the outer layer
of said glove, the inner layer of said glove, and the insulating
layer of said glove..Iaddend.
.Iadd.24. A glove to be worn on a wearer's hand for improving the
wearer's visual conditions by removing obstacles to visibility from
an eye protective device without completely obstructing the
wearer's view, said glove comprising: a thumb and at least one
blade-like element, at least a portion of which is disposed
longitudinally on the thumb of the glove, said at least one
blade-like element being permanently attached to the glove; a base
member, at least a portion of which is disposed longitudinally on
the thumb of the glove, said base member being permanently attached
to the glove; wherein said at least one blade-like element is
disposed longitudinally on the base member; wherein said at least
one blade-like element is permanently attached to the base member,
and wherein said base member further comprises a flange for
connection to the glove; and an inner layer and an outer layer,
wherein the outer layer of said glove has an aperture therein that
is complimentarily sized to receive the flange..Iaddend.
.Iadd.25. The glove of claim 24, wherein the outer layer of said
glove further comprises a flap which folds over the flange, thereby
forming a waterproof cover over the flange..Iaddend.
.Iadd.26. The glove of claim 24, wherein the flange is attached to
the glove by disposing said flange between the outer layer of said
glove and the inner layer of said glove and bonding, sewing, or
riveting said flange to one or both of the outer layer of said
glove and the inner layer of said glove..Iaddend.
.Iadd.27. The glove of claim 24, further comprising an insulating
layer, and wherein the flange is attached to the glove by bonding,
sewing, or riveting said flange to one or more of the outer layer
of said glove, the inner layer of said glove, and the insulating
layer of said glove..Iaddend.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to gloves and, more
specifically, to gloves having an elongated elastomeric member
substantially positioned over the proximal thumb phalanx having a
plurality of pliable blade-like elements whereby the wearer of the
gloves can extend the thumb and in a single motion using the
pliable blade-like elements, wipe the transparent portions of eye
protection devices without totally obstructing the vision of the
wearer.
The elongated elastomeric member is comprised of a plurality of
pliable blade-like elements exteriorly positioned on the glove
extending through an aperture to a planar flange element located
between the exterior glove material and the interior glove liner
providing means for fixedly positioning said elongated elastomeric
member to the exterior and/or interior layer of the glove by any
means well known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or
riveting.
The glove of the present invention is designed for snowmobiles,
motorcycles, skiers, ATV riders, fireman shields and other persons
wearing helmeted face shields or eye protection devices that may
become obstructed due to weather or environmental conditions.
The hazards for the individual are exponentially increased when
motorized vehicles are considered as they will project wet particle
matter for considerable trailing distance. It becomes especially
hazardous for riders of open trailing vehicle where the wet
particle matter will accumulate on protective eyewear or face
shields. Attempts to clean the transparent elements will often
result in smearing the particle matter causing poorer visual
conditions.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other gloves having special features, some of them having
vision clearing device designed for clearing goggles or glasses.
Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,553 issues to Howard on
Oct. 4, 1977.
Another patent was issued to Sundberg on Sep. 30, 1980 as U.S. Pat.
No. 4,224,692. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,441,213 was issued to
Trumble et al. on Apr. 10, 1984 and still yet another was issued on
Jul. 19, 1988 to Girard as U.S. Pat. No. 4,757,556.
Another patent was issued to Kamenske on Nov. 29, 1988 as U.S. Pat.
No. 4,787,113. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,847,915 was issued to
Keene on Jul. 18, 1989. Another was issued to Swan on Nov. 21, 1989
as U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,276 and still yet another was issued on Dec.
15, 1998 to Pajarola as U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,440.
Another patent was issued to Lenhart on Mar. 30, 1999 as U.S. Pat.
No. 5,887,282. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 6,014,775 was issued to
Missry on Jan. 18, 2000 and still yet another was issued on Feb. 1,
2000 to Andreu as U.S. Pat. No. 6,018,837.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,553
Inventor: Arthur R. Howard
Issued: Oct. 4, 1977
For football, a hard foam rubber pad is affixed to the back of a
lightweight cotton glove. The pad extends over the knuckles,
(metacarpo-phalangeal joint), of a hand inserted in the glove. The
pad is molded so as to force the fingers to naturally curl without
conscious effort, but allowing the fingers to be straightened with
conscious effort. By curling the fingers, the probability that the
fingers will be bent backward over the back of the hand with
resultant injury is greatly reduced. The pad also protects the back
of the hand from direct injury. In addition, latex rubber affixed
to the fingers, thumb, and palm of the glove enables an athlete to
grip a ball with greater facility.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,224,692
Inventor: Darrell W. Sundberg
Issued: Sep. 30, 1980
A multi-layer work glove is formed of a two part interior fabric
lining directly contacting and encompassing the hand of the wearer
with side seams joining the two parts in which an exterior surface
layer of plastic material is bonded to the fabric lining and where
a plurality of vent holes is formed through the interior fabric
lining and the exterior surface layer of plastic material at web
locations between the fingers and thumb of the hand outside of the
work engaging surfaces.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,441,213
Inventor: William P. Trumble et al.
Issued: Apr. 10, 1984
A flexible, tear resistant, particularly for use near live wires or
equipment, is of unitary structure, having an inner layer of
natural rubber, particularly suited for high voltage protection,
and an outer layer of urethane elastomer bonded thereto and giving
tear and abrasion resistance. Bulges are formed across the back of
the main portion of the glove and across the back at each finger
and the thumb, to provide excess material which permits ready
bonding of fingers and thumb for gripping, without restriction by
the glove.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,757,556
Inventor: Donald A. Girard
Issued: Jul. 19, 1988
A glove for a skier or motorcyclists or other person wearing
goggles or glasses. The glove has a front glove portion for
covering the palm and adjacent forward portions of the fingers, and
an enclosing portion connecting the opposite sides of the front
portion and enclosing the rest of the hand and fingers. A short,
flexible, though somewhat stiff, squeegee is secured to said
enclosing portion and extends outwardly therefrom, so that the user
can employ the squeegee to free his goggles or glasses from snow or
rain deposited thereon.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,787,113
Inventor: David R. Kamenske
Issued: Nov. 29, 1988
A squeegee for mounting on the back of a operator's hand,
comprising a base portion; a device for attaching the base portion
to a operator's hand, such device preferably a strap, a upwardly
projecting portion attached to said base at its lower end, the
upwardly projecting portion being flexible and thin enough for good
wiping qualities. The outwardly projecting portion being thick
enough to avoid a tendency to ride over the top of water on a
smooth surface to be squeegeed.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,847,915
Inventor: Howard B. Keene
Issued: Jul. 18, 1989
The invention involves a baseball glove with a flexible heel
construction. The glove comprises a front panel forming the front
wall of the glove and a back panel forming the back wall of the
glove, the front and back panels being secured together at
peripheral margins of the glove to form a glove shell having finger
and thumb stalls. A liner having a palm liner panel is disposed on
the inside of the shell. The front panel and the palm liner panel
of the glove have lower edge margins arranged so that the outside
face of the front panel is in opposing face-to-face relation with
the outside face of the palm liner panel. The edge margins are
stitched together to form a flexible heel seam running across the
bottom of the glove with the stitching being substantially
concealed from view. A relatively thin flexible heel pad is
disposed between the front panel and the palm liner panel above the
heel seam. The front panel and the palm liner panel, as secured
together by the aforesaid flexible heel seam, combine with the
flexible heel pad to form a flexible heel construction which is
readily flexible to facilitate closing of the glove.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,276
Inventor: Richard L. Swan
Issued: Nov. 21, 1989
A cold weather sports glove including at least one of the fingers
or thumb having an area of low coefficient of friction and at least
one opposing finger or thumb having an area of high coefficient of
friction. The glove is formed with a layer of compressible neoprene
foam rubber, which forms the outer surface of the glove having a
high coefficient of friction. Nylon pads are coupled to the outer
surface of the foam rubber layer at the distal ends of pre-selected
fingers or thumb. The area of low friction, formed by the nylon
pads, permits the user to perform activities requiring a relative
slipping motion between the user's finger or thumb and the device
being used. The area of high friction, formed by the foam rubber
layer, permits the user to grasp and release objects with more
sensitivity and precision due to its compressibility. In fishing,
preferably the thumb and index finger of the glove have areas of
low coefficient of friction. In hunting, preferably the index
finger of the glove is covered with an area of low coefficient of
friction on both its palm and backhand sides. In archery,
preferably the index finger, the middle finger and the pinky have
areas of low coefficients of friction on their palm side to permit
the bowstring to slide thereon when released. In a snowmobile mitt,
preferably the index finger has an area of low coefficient of
friction, while the thumb and the mitt portions are covered with
areas of high coefficients of friction.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,440
Inventor: Nando Pajarola
Issued: Dec. 15, 1998
To provide, selectively, protection for the thumb of a user,
especially during sporting events, such as skiing or snowboarding,
or release of the thumb from the protection, the glove is formed
with a strap (15) passing at least in part across the palm surface
of the glove and having a loose or raised portion to define, with
the palm of the hand, a loop (13) through which the thumb of the
glove can be passed for protection, or withdrawal. The strap (15)
is attached laterally from the root of the second or index finger
of the glove on one side and, at the other side of the loop, in the
region of the third and/or fourth finger of the glove. Preferably,
one of the attachment members (15a) is releasable and
reconnectable, for example formed by a hook and loop
connection.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,282
Inventor: Klaus Lenhart
Issued: Mar. 30, 1999
A glove with an integrated wrist strap for a pole, such as ski
poles, cross-country poles, hiking sticks, walking sticks and the
like has an upper surface that defines a palm side, a back side, a
wrist part and a thumb joint part. The wrist strap is formed
integrally with the glove and includes a circumferentially
adjustable loop part that wraps around the wrist part, an
attachment part which extends on the palm side of the glove in the
region of the thumb joint part, and a pull tab which extends on the
outside of the glove. Also included is a binding element that is
attached to the attachment part and the pull-tab. The binding
element, the attachment part and the pull-tab are located adjacent
the thumb joint part on the palm side of the glove. The pull-tab is
embodied as at least partly elastic and secured releasably to the
upper surface.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,014,775
Inventor: Ezra Missry
Issued: Jan. 18, 2000
An improved golf glove of a type having a pinkie engaging portion
for engaging the pinkie, a ring finger engaging portion for
engaging the ring finger, a middle finger engaging portion for
engaging the middle finger, an index finger engaging portion for
engaging the index finger, a thumb engaging portion for engaging
the thumb, a palm engaging portion for engaging the palm, a back
hand engaging portion for engaging the back of the hand, a wrist
engaging portion for engaging the wrist and has a through slot that
extends longitudinally along the back of the hand portion, a
fastening flap fixedly attached at a fixed edge to the back of the
hand portion to one side of the through slot and extending
therefrom over the through slot to the back of the hand portion on
the other side of the through slot where it is selectively
maintained thereagainst by mating portions of hook and loop
fasteners. The improvement includes a pair of magnets contained in
the fastening flap. The pair of magnets serve accelerate blood flow
in the ulnar artery, the pisiform bone, and the ulnar nerve. The
improved blood flow acts in a therapeutic manner while at the same
time improving feel during play.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,018,837
Inventor: Elizabeth M. Andreu
Issued: Feb. 1, 2000
A Cleaning and Scouring Glove for providing a waterproof glove
useful for scrubbing and cleaning. The inventive device includes a
waterproof glove including a palm portion, a back portion, finger
stalls, and a thumb stall cooperatively joined together to fit a
wearer's hand. A generally flexible scouring material is disposed
on each of the finger stalls and the thumb stall, and a generally
flexible absorptive material is provided on the palm portion of the
glove thereby facilitating different types of washing actions with
the same glove.
While these gloves having special features, some of them having
vision clearing device designed for clearing goggles or glasses may
be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they
would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention,
as hereinafter described.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention discloses a glove having an elongated
elastomeric base member substantially positioned over the proximal
thumb phalanx having a plurality of pliable bladelike elements
whereby the wearer of the gloves can extend the thumb and in a
single motion using the pliable blade-like elements, wipe the
transparent visor portions of eye protection devices without
totally obstructing the vision of the wearer. The elongated
elastomeric member is comprised of a plurality of pliable
blade-like elements exteriorly positioned on the glove extending
through an aperture to a planar flange element located between the
exterior glove material and the interior glove liner providing
means for fixedly positioning the elongated elastomeric member to
the exterior and/or interior layer of the glove by any means well
known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a glove or
gloves with means for clearing eye protective visually transparent
elements of wet particle matter that may accumulate on said
transparent elements.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove
having an elongated elastomeric member exteriorly positioned
substantially over the proximal thumb phalanx and extending
parallel thereto.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a glove
having an elongated elastomeric member having a plurality of
pliable blade-like elements positioned thereon.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
glove having an interior liner layer and an exterior surface layer
having an elongated aperture extending parallel and over the
outside of the thumb.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an elongated
elastomeric member having a planar base flange element residing
between a first glove exterior layer and a second glove interior
layer.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an
elongated elastomeric member having a planar flange element
providing means for fixed positioning said elongated elastomeric
member to said exterior glove layer and/or said interior glove
liner.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
glove having an elongated elastomeric member having a flange
element fastened to said glove by any means known within the art,
such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove
having an elongated elastomeric member positioned over the thumb
whereby the use thereof will not totally impair the vision during
use.
Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the
description proceeds.
The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art
by providing glove(s) having an elongated elastomeric member
positioned over the thumb having a plurality of pliable blade-like
elements whereby the thumb of the wearer can be extended and in a
single motion using the pliable blade-like elements, wipe the
transparent portions of eye protection devices without totally
obstructing the vision of the wearer.
The elongated elastomeric member has a plurality of pliable
blade-like elements exteriorly positioned on the glove extending
through an aperture to a planar flange element located between the
exterior glove material and the interior glove liner providing
means for anchoring said elongated elastomeric member to the
exterior and/or interior layer of said glove by any means, such as,
bonding, sewing or riveting.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the
description to follow. In the description reference is made to the
accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is
shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the
invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in
sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice
the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments
may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without
departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying
drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar
parts throughout the several views.
The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken
in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best
defined by the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will
now be described, by way of example, with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a pictorial view showing two snowmobilers, riding in
conditions common to the sport. Snow, sleet, icing and spray from a
rider in front, create hazardous conditions to a rider in the rear
where wet particle matter may accumulate on the helmet visor of
said rider.
FIG. 2 is a pictorial view showing two motorcyclists riding in
rainy weather conditions. The riders may clear their face shields
using the pliable elastomeric elements of the glove by extending
the thumb and with a single motion, wipe the transparent element of
the helmet without completely obstructing their view.
FIG. 3 is a pictorial view depicting two ATV riders, riding in
conditions common to the sport, snow, sleet, icing and spray from
the rider in front, creates hazardous visual conditions to the
rider in the rear. Shown is particle matter that can accumulate on
the helmet visor and shield worn by the rider in the rear.
FIG. 4 is an illustration of the present invention in use. Shown is
an individual wearing shielded helmet eye protective equipment
whereupon an accumulation of wet particle matter has occurred.
Using the glove having a plurality of pliable elastomeric members
positioned substantially over the proximal thumb phalanx, the
wearer is able to quickly remove the wet particle matter by
extending the thumb and wiping the transparent element of the eye
protective equipment with the pliable elastomeric element without
substantially blocking his vision.
FIG. 5 is another illustration of the present invention in use.
Shown is a side view of an individual wearing eye protective
equipment whereupon an accumulation of wet particle matter has
occurred. Using the glove having a plurality of pliable elastomeric
members positioned substantially over the proximal thumb phalanx,
the wearer is able to quickly remove the wet particle matter by
extending the thumb and wiping the transparent element of the eye
protective equipment with the pliable elastomeric element without
substantially blocking his vision.
FIG. 6 is another illustration depicting a fireman being hit with
back spray from the fire in which he is extinguishing. Using the
glove having a plurality of pliable elastomeric members positioned
substantially over the proximal thumb phalanx, the wearer is able
to quickly remove the wet particle matter by extending the thumb
and wiping the transparent element of the eye protective equipment
with the pliable elastomeric element without substantially blocking
his vision.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the present invention. Shown is a
glove having an elongated elastomeric member positioned on the
exterior thumb area having a plurality of projecting pliable
elastomeric elements providing means for easily wiping the
transparent elements of eye protective equipment. The positioning
is such that a wearer can extend the thumb moving the pliable
elastomeric elements into an engaging position with the transparent
element of eye and face protective equipment without totally
obstructing the vision and selectively move the pliable elastomeric
elements across the transparent element until the obstruction has
been removed.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the present invention. Shown is a glove
having an elongated elastomeric member fixed positioned to the
exterior of the glove having a plurality of protruding pliable
elastomeric blade-like elements extending therefrom.
FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the present invention taken from FIG.
8 as indicated. Shown is a glove having an exterior layer having an
aperture wherethrough extends the exterior portion of the elongated
elastomeric member having a plurality of extending pliable
blade-like elastomeric elements. The elongated elastomeric member
has a planar flange element positioned between the glove exterior
layer and the interior glove liner providing means for fixedly
positioning said elongated elastomeric member to the exterior
and/or interior layer of said glove by any means well known within
the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the elongated elastomeric member
having a plurality of longitudinally projecting blade-like elements
that are used to engage and clean the transparent elements of eye
and face protective equipment. Also shown is the planar flange
portion of the elongated elastomeric member that is positioned
between the exterior glove material and the interior liner of the
glove. The flange provides means for anchoring the elongated
elastomeric element to the exterior and/or interior liner of the
glove by any means known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing,
or riveting.
FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of the upper thumb portion of
the glove. Shown is the elongated elastomeric member having an
exterior portion and an interior portion having connection means
therebetween. Between the exterior portion and the interior portion
there is a channel extending longitudinally along both sides
wherein the exterior glove material resides which prevents any
moisture wicking into the interior of the glove. The planar base
member has been sown to the interior liner of said glove.
The upper surface of the elongated elastomeric member has a
plurality of ridges extending therefrom. The ridges being of
various heights provides a device having various degrees of
rigidity. While the highest ridges are the more pliable the lowest
ridges provide a more rigid application when needed.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
With regard to reference numerals used, the following numbering is
used through the drawings.
10 present invention
11 glove
12 snowmobile/motorcycle/ATV
14 spray
16 front rider
18 rear rider
20 visor
22 rain
23 individual
24 helmet
26 particle matter
28 elastomeric blade members
30 thumb
32 fire fighter
34 elongated base member
36 outer layer
38 outer layer aperture
40 flange
42 inner layer
44 insulation
46 attachment means
48 channel
50 flap
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)
In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will
now be described, by way of example, with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which FIGS. 1 through 11 illustrate the
present invention being a glove for cleaning the windshield of the
rider's helmet.
Turning to FIG. 1, shown therein is a pictorial view showing two
snowmobiles 12, riding in conditions common to the sport. Snow,
sleet, icing and spray 14 from a rider 16 in front, create
hazardous conditions to a rider 18 in the rear where wet particle
matter may accumulate on the helmet visor 20 of the rider 18.
Turning to FIG. 2, shown therein is a pictorial view showing two
motorcyclists 12 riding in rainy 22 weather conditions. The riders
may clear their face shields 20 using the pliable elastomeric
elements of the glove of the present invention by extending the
thumb and with a single motion, wipe the transparent element of the
helmet without completely obstructing their view.
Turning to FIG. 3, shown therein is a pictorial view depicting two
ATV riders 12, riding in conditions common to the sport. Snow,
sleet, icing and spray 14 from the rider 16 in front, creates
hazardous visual conditions to the rider 18 in the rear. Shown is
particle matter 14 that can accumulate on the helmet visor 20 and
shield worn by the rider 18 in the rear.
Turning to FIG. 4, shown therein is an illustration of the present
invention 10 in use. Shown is an individual 23 wearing shielded
helmet eye protective equipment 24 whereupon an accumulation of wet
particle matter 26 has occurred. Using the glove 10 having a
plurality of pliable elastomeric members 28 positioned
substantially over the proximal thumb phalanx or glove thumb 30,
the wearer 23 is able to quickly remove the wet particle matter 26
by extending the thumb 30 and wiping the transparent element 20 of
the eye protective equipment 24 with the pliable elastomeric
element 28 without substantially blocking his vision.
Turning to FIG. 5, shown therein is another illustration of the
present invention 10 in use. Shown is a side view of an individual
23 wearing eye protective equipment 24 whereupon an accumulation of
wet particle matter 26 has occurred. Using the glove 10 having a
plurality of pliable elastomeric members 28 positioned
substantially over the proximal thumb phalanx 30, the wearer 23 is
able to quickly remove the wet particle matter 26 by extending the
thumb 30 and wiping the transparent element 20 of the eye
protective equipment with the pliable elastomeric element 28
without substantially blocking his vision.
Turning to FIG. 6, shown therein is another illustration depicting
a fireman 32 being hit with back spray 14 from the fire which he is
extinguishing. Using the glove of the present invention 10 having a
plurality of pliable elastomeric members positioned substantially
over the proximal thumb phalanx, the wearer is able to quickly
remove the wet particle matter by extending the thumb and wiping
the transparent element 20 of the eye protective equipment 24 with
the pliable elastomeric element without substantially blocking his
vision.
Turning to FIG. 7, shown therein is a perspective view of the
present invention 10. Shown is a glove 10 having an elongated
elastomeric base member 34 positioned on the exterior or lateral
surface of the thumb 30 area between the outer shell of glove 11
and the inner liner and insulation having a plurality of projecting
pliable elastomeric elements 28 providing means for easily wiping
the transparent elements of eye protective equipment. The
orientation of base member 34 is such that a wearer can extend the
thumb 30 thereby moving the pliable elastomeric elements 28 into an
engaging position with the transparent element of eye and face
protective equipment without totally obstructing the vision and
then selectively move the pliable elastomeric elements 28 across
the transparent element until the obstruction has been removed.
Turning to FIG. 8, shown therein is a front view of the present
invention 10. Shown is a glove 11 having an elongated elastomeric
member fixedly positioned to the exterior edge of the left hand
glove (presuming the rider is right-handed) of the present
invention 10 being oriented in a relationship to wipe the visor of
the helmet having a plurality of protruding pliable elastomeric
blade-like elements 28 extending therefrom.
Turning to FIG. 9, shown therein is a sectional view of the present
invention 10 taken from FIG. 8 as indicated. Shown is a glove 11
having an exterior layer or outer shell 36 having an aperture 38
through which extends the exterior portion of the elongated
elastomeric base member 34 having a plurality of extending pliable
blade-like elastomeric elements 28.
The elongated elastomeric member has a planar flange element 40
positioned between the glove exterior layer 36 and the interior
glove liner 42 providing means for fixedly positioning said
elongated elastomeric base member 34 to the exterior and/or
interior layer 36, 42 of the glove 11 by any means 46 well known
within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting. Insulation
layer 44 is also shown.
Turning to FIG. 10, shown there is a perspective view of the
elongated elastomeric base insert member 34 having a plurality of
longitudinally projecting blade-like elements 28 that are used to
engage and clean the transparent elements of eye and face
protective equipment. Also shown is the planar flange portion 40 of
the elongated elastomeric member that is positioned between the
exterior glove material 36 and the interior liner 42 of the glove.
The flange 40 provides means for anchoring the elongated
elastomeric element 34 to the exterior 36 and/or interior
insulation liner 44 of the glove 11 by any means 46 known within
the art, such as, bonding, sewing, or riveting.
Turning to FIG. 11, shown therein is a partial sectional view of
the thumb portion of the glove 11. Shown is the elongated
elastomeric base member 34 having an exterior portion 36 and an
interior portion 42 having connection means 46 therebetween.
Between the exterior portion 36 and the interior portion 42 there
is a channel 48 formed by flap 50 extending longitudinally along
both sides of base insert 34 over which the exterior glove material
36 resides which prevents any moisture wicking into the interior of
the glove 11. The planar base member has been sewn 46 to the
interior liner 42 of the glove. The upper surface of the elongated
elastomeric member 34 has a plurality of ridges 28 extending
therefrom. The ridges 28 being of various heights provides a device
having various degrees of rigidity. While the highest ridges 28 are
the more pliable the lowest ridges provide a more rigid application
when needed.
What is claimed to be new and desired to be protected by letters
patent is set forth in the appended claims:
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