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Glove with gripping dots and a method of making sameRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, GlovesGlove with gripping dots and a method of making same description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070204382, Glove with gripping dots and a method of making same. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This is a Divisional Application of co-pending U.S. Ser. No. 11/187,092 filed Jul. 22, 2005. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to gloves and methods for making same. More particularly, the invention concerns an improved glove having a friction-gripping surface consisting of a multiplicity of closely positioned gripping dots provided on both the exterior and interior surfaces thereof and a novel method of making the glove. DISCUSSION OF THE PRIOR ART [0003] Light weight gloves are used for many work-related and recreational purposes such as gardening, operation of various tools, driving, shooting, playing ball, motorcycling and a wide variety of outdoor activities. Frequently such gloves have been made from leather and several different types of treated, relatively hard surfaced fabrics. Attempts have also been made in the past to produce stretchable knitted gloves that are comfortable to wear, will protect the wearer's hands and at the same time will permit the user to securely grip and efficiently manipulate various types of articles. Usually gloves, whether cut to a pattern and assembled by sewing or knit in one piece have been made such that the interior surfaces are smooth, soft, comfortable and cozy feeling. Such gloves, with the soft, smooth interior surfaces and with aggressive tenacious gripping surfaces on the outside, are not stable relative to the wearer's skin. After performing a task that involves the secure gripping of the article being held, the glove typically must be pulled back on or adjusted relative to the hand. While grip dots have been commonly used on prior art gloves, the dots have been used only on the outside surfaces of the gloves. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved stretchable glove that is lightweight and closely conforming to the shape of the users hand and one which provides superior grip characteristics. [0005] Another object of the invention is to provide a stretchable glove of the aforementioned character and the method of making the glove wherein the glove is provided with a multiplicity of gripping dots spaced such that the stretch quality of the glove is not restricted by the excessive coverage of the knit fabric by the grip dots. [0006] Another object of the invention is to provide a glove that stabilizes the interior of the glove with the skin of the wearer. [0007] Another object of the invention is to provide a glove of the aforementioned character and the method of making the glove wherein the glove is provided with a multiplicity of gripping dots on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the glove that enable the user to securely grip and readily manipulate various types of articles. [0008] Another object of the invention is to provide a glove of the aforementioned character that exhibits a high degree of comfort and durability in use. [0009] A particular object of the invention is to provide a glove of the character described that is highly versatile and durable in use and one which enables the user to deftly manipulate various objects. [0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a method of making a glove of the character described in the preceding paragraphs which is simple and straightforward, does not require the use of complicated equipment such as sewing and seaming equipment and can be performed by unskilled workmen with a minimum of training. [0011] In summary, one form of the method of the invention for making the knit gripping glove of the invention comprises the steps of using a combination of synthetic yarn that incorporates elastic filaments to knit a precursor glove that closely conforms to the shape of the user's hand and then first placing the precursor glove over a generally hand-shaped mandrel to form a stretched precursor glove that is stretched approximately 20 to 30 percent. Next, a multiplicity of closely-spaced small dots of a liquid vinyl material are deposited on the palm surface of the stretched precursor to form a coated precursor glove. Thereafter, the cured precursor assembly is removed from the hand-shaped mandrel and reversed, that is, turned inside-out and once again stretched over the hand-shaped mandrel, to form an inside-out stretched precursor glove that is once again stretched to on the order of 20 to 30 percent. This done, a multiplicity of closely-spaced small dots of a liquid vinyl material are deposited on the inside of the palm surface of the reversed stretched precursor to form an inside coating on the precursor glove which is then cured. This cured precursor assembly is removed from the generally hand-shaped mandrel permitting the precursor assembly to shrink and in so doing causing the multiplicity of vinyl gripping protuberances to move closer together. Finally, the cured glove with grip dots both inside and outside is reversed to its right-side-out condition. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] FIG. 1 is a generally perspective view showing a glove emplaced over the generally glove-shaped mandrel of the apparatus of the invention. [0013] FIG. 2 is a generally perspective, exploded view showing the generally hand-shaped stencil component of the apparatus of the invention superimposed over the first, outer surface of assemblage shown in FIG. 1. [0014] FIG. 3 is a generally perspective, diagrammatic view showing the curing or irradiation means of the apparatus of the invention superimposed over the assemblage of FIG. 1 as it appears following the deposition of a multiplicity of gripping dots on the first, outer surface of the glove. [0015] FIG. 4 is a generally perspective view, similar to FIG. 2, but showing the assemblage illustrated in the lower portion of FIG. 3 as it appears when turned inside-out to expose the second, uncoated surface of the glove and also showing the stencil component of the apparatus of the invention superimposed over the second, uncoated surface of the glove. [0016] FIG. 5 is a generally perspective view of the glove mandrel assembly shown in the lower portion of FIG. 4 as it appears following the deposition of a multiplicity of gripping dots on the second surface of the stretchable glove. [0017] FIG. 6 is a generally perspective view, similar to FIG. 3, but showing the irradiation means of the apparatus of the invention superimposed over the second, coated surface of the glove. [0018] FIG. 7 is a generally perspective view of one form of the glove of the invention having gripping surfaces on both the first and second sides of the glove. [0019] FIG. 8 is a generally perspective, exploded view showing an alternate form the generally hand-shaped stencil component of the apparatus of the invention superimposed over the first, outer surface of assemblage similar to that shown in FIG. 1. Continue reading about Glove with gripping dots and a method of making same... Full patent description for Glove with gripping dots and a method of making same Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Glove with gripping dots and a method of making same 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. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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