Claims
- 1. A protective glove, comprising:a first portion for covering the palm-side of a wearer's hand, the first portion being comprised of a piece of pliable plastic material molded in a three-dimensional shape that conforms to the shape of a hand in a relaxed position; a second portion attached to the first portion, the second portion covering the back side of the wearer's hand, the second portion being comprised of a cut resistant material; a thumb stall having a first side corresponding to the palm side of the wearer's hand, and a second side corresponding to the backside of the wearer's hand, the thumb stall being comprised of the molded pliable plastic material except for a portion of the second side of the thumb stall, said portion of the second side of the thumb stall being comprised of the cut resistant material; and wherein the thumb stall includes a tip portion and knuckle region, the area between the tip portion and knuckle portion defining the portion of the second side of the thumb stall that is comprised of the pliable plastic material.
- 2. The protective glove according to claim 1 wherein the cut resistant material, comprising the second portion covering the back side of the wearer's hand, has a folded dart formed therein.
- 3. The protective glove according to claim 1 wherein the molded, pliable plastic material and the cut resistant material define a wrist covering portion for covering the wrist of the wearer's hand.
- 4. The protective glove according to claim 3 further including means attached to the glove for tightening the protective glove about the wrist of the wearer.
- 5. The protective glove according to claim 4 wherein the tightening means comprises a hook and loop fastener.
- 6. The protective glove according to claim 1 wherein the piece of plastic comprises a single, seamless piece of plastic.
- 7. The protective glove according to claim 1 wherein the molded, pliable plastic material is comprised of a low density polyethylene.
- 8. A protective glove, comprising:a first portion for covering the palm-side of a wearer's hand, the first portion being comprised of a piece of pliable plastic material molded in a three-dimensional shape that conforms to the shape of a hand in a relaxed position; a second portion attached to the first portion, the second portion covering the back side of the wearer's hand, the second portion being comprised of a cut resistant material; a plurality of finger stalls, each finger stall having a first side corresponding to the palm side of the wearer's hand, and a second side corresponding to the backside of the wearer's hand, the finger stall being comprised of the molded, pliable plastic material except for a portion of the second side of the finger stall, said portion of the second side of the finger stall being comprised of the cut resistant material; and wherein each finger stall includes a tip portion and knuckle region, the area between the tip portion and knuckle portion defining said portion of the second side of the finger stall that is comprised of the molded, pliable plastic material.
- 9. A protective glove, comprising:a first portion for covering the palm-side of a wearer's hand, the first portion being comprised of a piece of pliable plastic material molded in a three-dimensional shape that conforms to the shape of a hand in a relaxed position; a second portion attached to the first portion, the second portion covering the back side of the wearer's hand, the second portion being comprised of a cut resistant material; and wherein the cut resistant material comprises an interior layer of material configured for absorbing the impact of a blunt forces and resisting cuts.
- 10. The protective glove according to claim 9 wherein the interior layer is fabricated from a needle-punched non-woven material.
- 11. The protective glove according to claim 9 wherein the cut resistant material comprises an exterior layer that is attached to the interior layer.
- 12. The protective glove according to claim 11 wherein the exterior layer is comprised of a mono-filament woven material.
- 13. The protective glove according to claim 11 wherein the exterior layer is comprised of para-aramid fibers.
- 14. The protective glove according to claim 11 wherein the exterior layer is liquid-resistant.
- 15. The protective glove according to claim 14 wherein the exterior layer is comprised of silicone-coated polyester sailcloth.
- 16. The protective glove according to claim 11 wherein the exterior layer is laminated to the interior layer.
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The invention described herein may be manufactured and used by the U.S.
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