US4918755A
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Disposable glove or mitt for self-service gasoline and frozen food handler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-30
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Granted: 1990-04-24
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Expires: 2008-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A glove made of a sheet of foamed plastic bubbles of random sizes filled with air with the largest bubbles being of diameter much less than finger width which provides a cushioned gripping and thermal insulation useful im pumping self-service gasoline and handling frozen foods.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane W. Kinnear
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:06
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0055; A41D19/0068; A41D2400/00; A41D2400/10; A41D2400/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A glove or mitt to be worn for self-service gasoline or for handling frozen food or for protecting emergency medical personnel, having a palm side of a flexible sheet of closed cell foamed plastic bubbles, the bubbles being of random sizes with the largest bubbles being of diameter about the thickness of the sheet and the medium sized and smaller bubbles being nestled together to fill the spaces between the larger bubbles and between the upper and lower surfaces of the sheet, and the bubbles being filled with air or other gas, which provides a cushioned gripping surface and thermal insulation for pumping gasoline and for handling frozen foods and for providing cold weather protection for emergency medical personnel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A glove or mitt to be worn for self-service gasoline or for handling frozen food or for protecting emergency medical personnel, having a palm side of a flexible sheet of closed cell foamed plastic bubbles, the bubbles being of random sizes with the largest bubbles being of diameter about the thickness of the sheet and the medium sized and smaller bubbles being nestled together to fill the spaces between the larger bubbles and between the upper and lower surfaces of the sheet, and the bubbles being filled with air or other gas, which provides a cushioned gripping surface and thermal insulation for pumping gasoline and for handling frozen foods and for providing cold weather protection for emergency medical personnel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the palm and back sides are of said flexible closed cell foamed sheet material heat sealed together at peripheral edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the toughness of the glove is increased by laminating a thin film of tough plastic to the outer surface of the sheet.
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) | 1993-04-23 | 1993-10-23 | 1994-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-23 | 1997-10-23 | 1998-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-23 | 2001-10-23 | 2002-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |