US4240157A
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Self-service gasoline glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-19
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1997-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A glove is provided for vehicle operators to use in self-service gasoline stations during the dispensing of gasoline into the tank of the vehicle. The glove is designed for use on either a left or a right hand and has a wide entry opening making it easy to insert and/or remove the hand of the user. Both front and back surfaces of the glove are treated to resist gasoline. A clip is provided for securing the glove to a license plate or in a compartment during nonuse.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell E. Peters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:17
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0055; A41D19/0058; A41D19/0065; A41D19/0082; A41D19/0093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
An interchangeable right or left hand glove for self-service gasoline dispensing, comprising a body of gasoline resistant canvas material having one face on one side, another face on the other side and side edges joining said faces, each face having a palm section, four fingers and a thumb, all of which are joined together by the side edges to form said glove body, said thumb extending laterally from one side of the palm sections, a layer of neoprene on each face of said body with the neoprene extending to and completely surrounding an opening into one end of the glove body to hold the end of said glove in open position, and fastening means secured to one side of the glove in close proximity to said open end and serving to attach the glove to a fixed object, such as the license plate on a vehicle, for inserting and removing the right or left hand without the assistance of the other hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
An interchangeable right or left hand glove for self-service gasoline dispensing, comprising a body of gasoline resistant canvas material having one face on one side, another face on the other side and side edges joining said faces, each face having a palm section, four fingers and a thumb, all of which are joined together by the side edges to form said glove body, said thumb extending laterally from one side of the palm sections, a layer of neoprene on each face of said body with the neoprene extending to and completely surrounding an opening into one end of the glove body to hold the end of said glove in open position, and fastening means secured to one side of the glove in close proximity to said open end and serving to attach the glove to a fixed object, such as the license plate on a vehicle, for inserting and removing the right or left hand without the assistance of the other hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A self-service gasoline glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said fastening means is a spring clip having an extended portion resiliently urged toward one face of the glove whereby a fixed object can be trapped between the clip and the face to hold the glove to said fixed object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A self-service gasoline glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said fastening means is a magnet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
In an interchangeable right and left hand glove for use in dispensing gasoline, a body having opposite faces with palm sections thereon and a thumb extending laterally from said palm section, a gasoline resistant material joining said faces, a coating of neoprene material covering each face of said glove body, said coating forming a cuff substantially around an opening into said body in the space between said faces for holding the opening into the glove body in an open position, and fastening means secured to one side of the glove in close proximity to said open end and serving to attach the glove to a fixed object, such as the license plate on a vehicle, for inserting and removing the right or left hand without the assistance of the other hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
In an interchangeable right and left hand glove for use in dispensing gasoline, a body having opposite faces with palm sections thereon and a thumb extending laterally from said palm section, a gasoline resistant material joining said faces, a coating of neoprene material covering each face of said glove body, said coating forming a cuff substantially around an opening into said body in the space between said faces for holding the opening into the glove body in an open position, and fastening means secured to one side of the glove in close proximity to said open end and serving to attach the glove to a fixed object, such as the license plate on a vehicle, for inserting and removing the right or left hand without the assistance of the other hand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A glove as claimed in claim 4 wherein said gasoline resistant material is a treated canvas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A glove as claimed in claim 4 wherein said fastening means is a spring clip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A glove as claimed in claim 4 wherein said fastening means is a magnet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |