US4507807A
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Work glove finger structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-18
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Granted: 1985-04-02
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Expires: 2003-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A work glove in which the tips of one or more fingers of the glove are made of relatively pliable, stretchable material for increased sensitivity at the user's fingertips. A ring or band of high friction material coats the inside surface of the fingers, typically just below where the high sensitivity tips are attached to a portion of the glove fingers. The user inserts his or her fingers fully into the glove's fingers until the flexible tips are drawn tightly over the user's fingertips. The high friction band inhibits movement of the high sensitivity tip to keep the tip tightly drawn over the user's fingertip.
Inventors
- 👤 Kip M. Karkanen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:04
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A glove of the type having a glove body including a relatively loose fitting palm covering portion and at least one glove finger with an inside surface the improvement comprising: a band of high-friction material applied to said inside glove finger surface to allow at least the tip of said glove finger to be frictionally retained and tightly drawn over a user's finger inserted therein while allowing the remainder of said glove body to be relatively loose fitting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A glove of the type having a glove body including a relatively loose fitting palm covering portion and at least one glove finger with an inside surface the improvement comprising: a band of high-friction material applied to said inside glove finger surface to allow at least the tip of said glove finger to be frictionally retained and tightly drawn over a user's finger inserted therein while allowing the remainder of said glove body to be relatively loose fitting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said glove body includes four fingers and a thumb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said glove includes a plurality of fingers, at least two of which include said high-friction band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said glove finger includes a high sensitivity tip portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glove of claim 4 wherein said high sensitivity tip portion extends part way down said glove finger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glove of claim 4 further comprising constricting means mounted about said high friction band thereby increasing friction between the user's finger and said high friction band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The glove of claim 6 wherein said constricting means is formed as a molded portion of said tip portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glove of claim 1 further comprising constricting means mounted about said high friction band thereby increasing friction between the user's finger and said high friction band.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The glove of claim 8 wherein said constricting means includes a resilient band.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The glove of claim 9 wherein said resilient band is mounted about the outside of said glove finger to circumscribe said glove finger.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
104 words
A glove finger for use with a work glove of the type having a protective glove body including a relatively loose fitting palm covering portion and a glove finger, said glove finger including: a base portion and a tip portion, said tip portion being of relatively high-sensitivity, stretchable material sized for a tight fit over the tip of a user's finger inserted therein; and a band of high friction material applied to an inside surface of said glove finger to keep said tip portion snuggly drawn over the user's finger tip while permitting other portions of said glove body to be relatively loose fitting.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
104 words
A glove finger for use with a work glove of the type having a protective glove body including a relatively loose fitting palm covering portion and a glove finger, said glove finger including: a base portion and a tip portion, said tip portion being of relatively high-sensitivity, stretchable material sized for a tight fit over the tip of a user's finger inserted therein; and a band of high friction material applied to an inside surface of said glove finger to keep said tip portion snuggly drawn over the user's finger tip while permitting other portions of said glove body to be relatively loose fitting.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glove finger of claim 11 further comprising constricting means surrounding said high friction band to increase friction between said high friction band and the user's finger.
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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) | 1988-04-01 | 1988-10-01 | 1989-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-01 | 1992-10-01 | 1993-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-01 | 1996-10-01 | 1997-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |