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  Gloves with curved reliefs formed thereinUSPTO Application #: 20060005295Title: Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein Abstract: A rubber or latex glove includes monolithically formed pleats incorporated into the knuckles and/or finger joints, and along the length of the sides of the fingers. Whether the glove is in either a relaxed or flexed state, the pleats conform to the contours of the hand, providing a flush but relaxed fit. When the glove is flexed, the pleats become wider to effectively increase the size of the glove without stretching the material from which it is made. (end of abstract) Agent: Mccarter & English, LLP - Newark, NJ, US Inventor: Henry Mattesky USPTO Applicaton #: 20060005295 - Class: 002159000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Gloves The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060005295. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/583,810, filed on Jun. 29, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to rubber or plastic gloves and, more particularly, to such gloves having pleats and/or curved reliefs for the purpose of providing a comfortable fit while maintaining tactile sensitivity. As used herein, the term "pleats" shall include folds, reliefs, and similar structures of any desirable cross-sectional shape, such as V-shaped or parabolic-shaped pleats and U-shaped or curved reliefs. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Rubber gloves are used by workmen, surgeons, and in the home. Surgical and household latex or rubber gloves often fit tightly over the hands. Besides the discomfort associated with using such gloves when flexing them on the hand in the form of a fist, they are difficult to take off, especially when the user's hand sweats. Unfortunately, loose fitting glove reduces the tactile sensation of the user. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention overcomes the disadvantages and shortcomings of the prior art gloves discussed above by providing them with pleats at their knuckles and/or finger joints, and along the length of the sides of the fingers. In both the relaxed and flexed positions, these pleats conform to the contours of the hand, providing a flush but relaxed fit. In flexed positions, the pleats are not stretched while retaining tactile sensitivity in the areas in front of the finger tips. [0005] Further features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on a reading of the detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the invention, which are given below by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0007] FIG. 1 is a rear view of a right-handed glove constructed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0008] FIG. 2A is a schematic cross-sectional view, taken along section lines A-A' and B-B' of FIG. 1, depicting the shape of two pleats when the glove is in an unflexed condition; [0009] FIG. 2B is a schematic cross-sectional view, taken along section lines A-A' and B-B' of FIG. 1, depicting the shapes of the two pleats when the glove is in a semi-flexed condition; [0010] FIG. 2C is a schematic cross-sectional view, taken along section lines A-A' and B-B' of FIG. 1, depicting the shapes of the two pleats when the glove is in a fully-flexed condition; [0011] FIGS. 3A-3C are schematic cross-sectional views which are similar to FIGS. 2A-2C, respectively, except that they depict an alternate pleat shape; [0012] FIGS. 4A-4C are schematic cross-sectional view which are similar to FIGS. 2A-2C, respectively, except that they depict yet another alternate pleat shape; [0013] FIG. 5 is a rear view of a right-handed glove constructed in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 6 is a rear view of a right-handed glove constructed in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0015] FIG. 7 is a rendering of the right-handed glove of FIG. 6; [0016] FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a right-handed glove constructed in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the middle finger of the right-handed glove of FIG. 8 and taken along section line C-C' thereof; and [0018] FIG. 10 is a cross-section view of a middle finger of a right handed glove without a pleat formed therein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Continue reading... Full patent description for Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein 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. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Pet sweat Next Patent Application: Human motor control device and methods Industry Class: Apparel ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Gloves with curved reliefs formed therein patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.24383 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Tyco , Unilever , Warner-lambert , 3m |
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