US3593803A
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Gardener{3 s glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-27
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1988-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A gardener''s glove formed of a thin, flexible tough material having finger members and an elongated sleeve. Tool elements are associated with one or more finger members and may be formed integral therewith or otherwise secured thereto. The tool elements extend beyond the tips of the finger members and are curved away therefrom toward the palm to form work engaging portions. Tool means in the form of claws can be provided adjacent the ends of the tool elements remote from the work engaging portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Ibach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:35
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/015; A41D19/01594; A01; A01B; A01B1/00; A01G; A01G20/00; A01G20/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A glove comprising: a body having a back portion, a palm portion, finger members and a sleeve portion, a plurality of tool elements formed of narrow strips of resilient material extending along said finger members, respectively, said tool elements being pivotally connected at their one ends about a common pivot axis on said palm portion, said pivot axis extending generally normal to said palm portion; said tool elements having portions extending through said finger members and terminating in work engaging tips at the other ends thereof axially slidable through openings in said finger members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A glove comprising: a body having a back portion, a palm portion, finger members and a sleeve portion, a plurality of tool elements formed of narrow strips of resilient material extending along said finger members, respectively, said tool elements being pivotally connected at their one ends about a common pivot axis on said palm portion, said pivot axis extending generally normal to said palm portion; said tool elements having portions extending through said finger members and terminating in work engaging tips at the other ends thereof axially slidable through openings in said finger members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A glove according to claim 1 together with tools mounted on said tool elements adjacent said one ends thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A glove according to claim 1 together with track means secured to said body for guiding said tool elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A glove according to claim 3 wherein said track means include curved projections bent outwardly away from said finger members and located adjacent said openings for guiding said tool elements in arcuate paths.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A glove according to claim 1 wherein said finger members are formed of two layers of material with said tool element portions extending therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A glove according to claim 1 together with means for facilitating the flexing of said finger members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |