US5123119A
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Breathable glove
Assignee: Worthen Industries Inc
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Filing: 1989-06-19
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Granted: 1992-06-23
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Expires: 2009-06-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention embodies a two component, waterproof, breathable glove and the corresponding method of forming the glove. A homogeneous membrane in regard to its permeability characteristics is attached to a fabric. The membrane is tacky on one surface and wear resistant on the other surface. Using a contoured mold and foam forms the layers for the inner liner are cut and are thermowelded or bonded together to form a three dimensional inner shell of a glove. Then the formed inner shell is attached to an outer glove shell by conventional methods.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland E. Dube
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:30
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/001; A41D19/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A glove liner which comprises: a breathable fabric; a homogeneous membrane bonded to the fabric to form a coated lining fabric, the membrane characterized by an inner tacky surface adhered to the fabric and an outer wear-resistant surface, the membrane being progressively less tacky as the membrane distance from the fabric increases; the membrane surfaces joined together along a seam to define the liner, the liner being closed on all sides except one through which a hand may extend into the liner, the fabric comprising the inner surface of the liner, the membrane comprising the outer surface, the periphery of the liner where closed having at least one pattern extension whereby the liner may be secured to an outer shell by joining the pattern extension to the outer shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A glove liner which comprises: a breathable fabric; a homogeneous membrane bonded to the fabric to form a coated lining fabric, the membrane characterized by an inner tacky surface adhered to the fabric and an outer wear-resistant surface, the membrane being progressively less tacky as the membrane distance from the fabric increases; the membrane surfaces joined together along a seam to define the liner, the liner being closed on all sides except one through which a hand may extend into the liner, the fabric comprising the inner surface of the liner, the membrane comprising the outer surface, the periphery of the liner where closed having at least one pattern extension whereby the liner may be secured to an outer shell by joining the pattern extension to the outer shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the seam formed is waterproof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the outer shell is joined to the inner liner to form a glove, the outer shell closed along its sides except at one end which end is open to allow for the passage of a hand therein and which shell open end is secured to the open end of the liner to form a glove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the membrane is a breathable membrane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the membrane is a waterproof membrane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The liner of claims 4 or 5 wherein the membrane is a urethane membrane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein inserts have been placed in the tips of the fingers and thumbs.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of forming a glove liner which comprises: forming a skin of polymeric material on a release surface; casting polymeric adhesive on said skin; bonding the adhesive to a fabric; and reacting the skin and adhesive to form a homogeneous membrane, the surface of the membrane bonded to the fabric being tacky, the membrane becoming less tacky as its distance from the fabric increases.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of forming a glove liner which comprises: forming a skin of polymeric material on a release surface; casting polymeric adhesive on said skin; bonding the adhesive to a fabric; and reacting the skin and adhesive to form a homogeneous membrane, the surface of the membrane bonded to the fabric being tacky, the membrane becoming less tacky as its distance from the fabric increases.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 8 which includes: forming a three dimensional inner liner by joining panels of the liner with the membrane sides face-to-face.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 8 which includes sealing the liner along its edges except for one end which remains open to allow for passage of a hand therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 8 which includes joining the inner liner to an outer shell to form a glove.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the membrane is a breathable membrane.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the membrane is a waterproof membrane.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
20 words
The method of claims 12 or 13 wherein inserts have been placed in the tips of the fingers and thumbs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the membrane is a urethane membrane.
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