Patent Application
20240081447
The present invention relates generally to gloves, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a work glove suitable for use in various applications wherein the glove of the present invention includes extension members formed on the ends of the finger portions of the glove wherein the extension members extend beyond the end of the finger portion and are provided in a plurality of alternate embodiments.
Millions of individuals routinely wear gloves during execution of various activities. There are numerous types of gloves that are designed for specific applications. By way of example but not limitation, medical gloves are skin tight so as to a allow full dexterity of a wearer. Other gloves such as welding gloves and other types of industrial application gloves are manufactured from thick materials either for abrasion protection or heat protection. These types of gloves are often utilized in various trades such as but not limited to construction and welding.
Conventional industrial gloves are manufactured from a thick material in order to provide the required protection for the wearer's hand. While these gloves work for their intended purpose they do provide limitations for the wearer thereof. By way of example but not limitation, conventional work gloves make it difficult for a wearer to handle small items such as but not limited to screws or bolts. The thickness of the finger portions of the gloves make it virtually impossible to pick up and manipulate small items such as but not limited to screws and bolts.
Accordingly, there is a need for a glove that can be utilized in industrial applications providing the necessary protection of the wearer's hands yet is further configured with additional elements that facilitate the ability for a wearer to pick up and manipulate small items such as but not limited to screws or bolts.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a glove configured to cover a wearer's hand wherein the glove is manufactured from a material suitable for an industrial application.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove operable to provide protection of a wearer's hand in a plurality of applications wherein the finger portion of the glove further includes an extension member.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a glove configured to cover a wearer's hand wherein the extension member is configured to extend beyond the end of the finger portion.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a glove operable to provide protection of a wearer's hand in a plurality of applications wherein the extension member includes a portion secured to the top of the finger portion.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a glove configured to cover a wearer's hand wherein an alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving member wherein the receiving member is secured to the finger portion and is configured to have the extension member releasably secured thereto.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a glove operable to provide protection of a wearer's hand in a plurality of applications wherein the extension member can be planar in manner in one embodiment having a curved end formed thereon.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove configured to cover a wearer's hand wherein the extension member can be provided in a plurality of alternate embodiments.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a glove operable to provide protection of a wearer's hand in a plurality of applications wherein the extension member is manufactured from a rigid durable material such as but not limited to metal or plastic and can be provided in various alternate shapes.
Yet an additional object of the present invention is to provide a glove configured to cover a wearer's hand wherein the extension member can be formed on as few as one finger portion or all of the finger portions of the glove.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a glove 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Referring in particular the Figures submitted as a part hereof, the glove 100 includes a palm portion 10, finger portions 15 and cuff member 20. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the palm portion 10, finger portions 15 and cuff member 20 are manufactured from suitable durable materials and is assembled utilizing conventional techniques such as but not limited to stitching or chemical adhesion. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the glove 100 could be provided in alternate sizes, colors and be manufactured from different materials suitable for an intended application.
The glove 100 includes extension member 30. Extension member 30 is operably coupled to the upper surface of the finger portion 15. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be secured to the finger portion 15 utilizing various suitable mechanical and/or chemical techniques. The extension member 30 includes a section 32 that extends beyond end 16 of the finger portion 15. Section 32 extends beyond end 16 and in a preferred embodiment section 32 has a curved end segment 34. The extension member 30 is planar in manner having a width generally equal to that of the finger portion 15. Employing a width generally equal to that of the finger portion 15 provides improved manipulation of the extension member 30 and as such any article that the wearer of the glove 100 is grabbing or manipulating with the extension member 30. While the embodiment of the extension member 30 includes curved end segment 34 in the preferred embodiment, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be provided without the curved end segment 34.
While the glove 100 is illustrated herein as having an extension member 30 on two finger portions 15, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the glove 100 could have the extension member 30 formed on only one finger portion 15 or all of the finger portions 15. Furthermore, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be provided in alternate lengths so as to extend beyond end 16 in various distances. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the curved end segment 34 could have a portion thereof manufactured from a magnetic material in order to assist in handling objects such as but not limited to screws or bolts.
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While not particularly illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be provided in numerous alternate embodiments configured to perform specific activities or provide added features. By way of example but not limitation, the extension member 30 could have a small LED light superposed on the upper surface thereof. Additionally, the curved end segment 34 could be provided with a computer stylus tip secured thereto. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could have integrated thereinto a bottle opener or a cutting slot wherein the cutting slot is formed in the side edge of the extension member 30.
In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
