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Glove inverter iiRelated Patent Categories: Apparel Apparatus, Putting On Or Removing GarmentsGlove inverter ii description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070175933, Glove inverter ii. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0001] Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND [0003] The present invention is a CIP (Continuation In Part) of patent application Ser. No. 10/790,505. The inventor of the present invention and the aforementioned application is one and the same. Subsequent to filing the aforementioned application, modifications were made that necessitated filing a CIP and it became apparent there are other significant applications this innovation provides. [0004] This invention relates to the field of gloves as finished products; particularly substantially thick material gloves; notably however not limited to industrial heavy duty lined rubber gloves, ski gloves, leather gloves and multi layered gloves, heat resistant gloves, etc. [0005] 1. Technical Field [0006] The present invention relates to a method and apparatus employed to invert finished gloves expeditiously; especially suited however not limited to substantially thick material gloves such as ski gloves, leather gloves, multi layered heat resistant gloves and industrial heavy duty lined rubber gloves; that eliminates maladies of the hands including fungal infections associated with the use of unsanitary and/or damp gloves, thereby promoting healthy morbidity free hands. It also relates to the reformation of previously inverted gloves and eliminates stress and discomfort of the hands typically associated with the use of ill fitting, improperly reformed gloves. Moreover, this invention facilitates the expeditious reformation and subsequent proper fit of the gloves. Substantially thick material gloves are extremely difficult and frustrating and time consuming to invert and reform completely and properly by hand. [0007] 2. Prior Art [0008] I would like to urge the reader to consider this as a brand new field per se. The present invention deals with a specific field of inversion/reformation that is notably absent in development. Most prior art in the field of inversion/reformation deals with tools and/or machines to assist in the manufacture of products. Others deal with oblong finished products such as belts, ties, stockings etc. The present invention deals with gloves as finished products; the purpose of which is to provide a means invert gloves expeditiously thus facilitating efficient cleaning and/or rapid drying of the lining and to reform previously inverted gloves properly thus eliminating discomfort and the concomitant stress associated with ill fitting and improperly reformed gloves thereby providing a means to promote healthy morbidity free hands for the users of a variety of thick material gloves. [0009] Fabric inversion/reformation of all kinds have employed the use of numerous and varied apparatuses. One component of U.S. Pat. No. 4,749,111 by Hardwick appears similar in structure to the present invention, however there are significant differences, especially the configuration of the tip of the device and the technique employed to invert/reform a fabric and the specific field of application is dissimilar. [0010] U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,572 to Smith is quite similar to the present invention on the surface. Even though it performs a similar function to the present invention, it consists of 3 components and requires twice as many steps and requires at least twice as much time to perform the function for which it was devised. Moreover it incurs an added expense to manufacture an additional component. Therefore the need exists for an improvement in the field that costs less to manufacture and is more efficient and requires less time to perform the function of inverting/reforming glove appendages. Also the present invention is lighter and more compact. Moreover, the technique is dissimilar. U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,572 employs a method of insertion: insert the tube into the glove appendage socket; subsequently insert the pushrod into the tube to invert the appendage. Whereas the present invention utilizes a technology based upon a guidance principal, wherein the depression of the tip of the pushrod provides the contact and stability necessary to eliminate slippage and disengagement of the tip of the glove appendage thereby resulting in complete inversion by virtue of a definitive guidance procedure. Furthermore there are significant improvements the present invention provides. The new technology of the present invention is practically unnoticeable. Precisely, the configuration of the upper section of the pushrod, configured with a slight inward taper to simulate the shape of a typical baby finger of a hand and more specifically the configuration of the tip of the pushrod; having a depression configured to conform to the shape of a typical fingertip thereby eliminating slippage and disengagement with the tip of the glove appendage, and as a result of the depression complete inversion is accomplished expeditiously and simultaneously as a result of the tapered upper section of the pushrod and the smooth surface thereof and the rounded smooth surface of the perimeter of the depression, complete reformation is accomplished expeditiously without hindrance, interference, encumbrance or marked unevenness of the inside or outside surface of the glove appendage. [0011] U.S. Pat. No. 1,537,794 to Baum was not developed to stand-alone nor is it possible in and of itself to perform the function of inverting glove appendages. It was designed as an integral component of a larger more complex mechanized machinery. Please refer to U.S. Pat. No. 1,537,794 to Baum; Page 1 (line 9 thru 19, line 37 thru 42, line 51 thru 59, line 88 thru 97, line 107 thru 108); Page 2 (line 7 thru 9). Also the configuration is more closely related to a 2 sided tube with 2 sides exposed. There is absolutely no way to apply the aforementioned patent by itself to perform the function of inverting/reforming glove appendages. [0012] U.S. Pat. No. 2,427,933 to Summers FIG. 4, No. 50 appears similar in configuration to the tip of the pushrod of the present invention however there is a significant dissimilarity; the tapered configuration and the rounded smooth perimeter of the depression. Even though the dissimilarity is practicably unnoticeable, upon scrutiny, it becomes apparent that the difference is substantial and I'm sure, subsequent to a thorough examination of the particular aspects of the present invention, a reasonable assessment would indicate the present invention does not infringe upon U.S. Pat. No. 2,427,933 to Summers or U.S. Pat. No. 1,537,794 to Baum considering it would not have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art to modify the pushrod of Baum (FIG. 1, 2, 3) by substituting the tip with the tip of the device of Summers (FIG. 4 no. 50); the reasoning being the aforementioned patents are components of machines of a more complex nature with numerous components that are interdependent on each other and require a variety of parts and mechanisms to perform the function of inverting/reforming glove appendages and they can not stand alone nor are they portable, whereas the present invention provides a simple manual, non-mechanized device that can be applied by most people almost anywhere under most circumstances and has only 2 components that can be permanently attached or removeably attached and easily transportable. OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES [0013] The purpose of the present invention is to promote a healthy, morbidity free environment in relation to the hands in the workplace and at home by offering an expeditious and trouble free device and method for inverting/reforming glove appendages thoroughly. [0014] It is accordingly one object of the present invention to provide a device to invert/reform gloves/glove appendages that is easy to use. [0015] It is another object of the present invention to provide a device to invert/reform glove appendages that eliminates the frustration and difficulty altogether of inverting/reforming gloves/glove appendages by hand. [0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide a time saving device to invert/reform gloves/glove appendages. [0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide an expeditious method to invert/reform gloves/glove appendages. [0018] A further object of the present invention is to provide a device to invert gloves/glove appendages that facilitates efficient cleaning and prompt drying of the lining. [0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a device to reform glove appendages that eliminates encumbrance of the fingertips or marked unevenness of the inside surface of the glove appendages. [0020] A further object of the present invention is to provide a device to invert/reform gloves/glove appendages that is durable and easy to manufacture. Continue reading about Glove inverter ii... Full patent description for Glove inverter ii Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Glove inverter ii patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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