Patent Application
20240245155
The present invention relates generally to a workplace safety, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a safety glove to be utilized in various industrial environments wherein the safety glove of the present invention incorporates permanent and interchangeable safety messages to remind users of safety protocols and potential hazards.
Workplace safety on work sites is extremely critical as tens of thousands of workplace accidents occur every year. Large construction and industrial sites have a multitude of employees in complex environments and daily safety is a key message to all the employees. It is common in these environments to conduct daily safety meetings to address key safety problems. Worksite safety messages are often ignored or easily forgotten after the safety meeting or once on the job site where there is limited space to put up expensive safety reminder signage. Expensive safety signs, videos and messages cannot be easily transported to the job site or even be placed in the most used areas to remind workers of hazards.
While there are legal requirements for workplace safety briefings, meetings and signage, the number of accidents that occur particularly in construction and industrial environments are numerous. These environments are often loud and workers will get focused on a particular task to a point where they often forget about safety protocols. There exists a need for a safety glove configured to provide a user a visual reminder to adhere to safety protocols in order to reduce workplace accidents. Having a safety slogan integrated into safety serves as a constant visual reminder to the worker about safety and job hazards during the entirety of their work day. Furthermore, an ability to be able to change the message or provide a transmitted alert to the wearer of the safety glove would further provide reductions in workplace accidents.
It is intended within the scope of the present invention to provide a safety glove to be utilized by a worker wherein the safety glove is configured to provide at least two safety messages wherein one of the message areas is configured to be either permanent or interchangeable and the second message area provides an electronically delivered message.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a safety glove that is configured to remind a wearer of safety protocols wherein the safety glove of the present invention includes a body configured to receive a hand therein wherein the body is similar to a conventional glove having finger members, palm section and a cuff member.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove to be utilized in the workplace and provide a plurality of safety messages to the user wherein the exterior surface of the body includes a plurality of message areas.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a safety glove that is configured to remind a wearer of safety protocols wherein the plurality of message areas are present on both sides of the body of the glove.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a glove to be utilized in the workplace and provide a plurality of safety messages to the user wherein at least one of the message areas includes a safety message that is permanent.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a safety glove that is configured to remind a wearer of safety protocols wherein at least one of the message areas includes an electronic panel that is configured to display a message either programmed into or transmitted to the glove.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a glove to be utilized in the workplace and provide a plurality of safety messages to the user wherein at least one of the message areas is configured to have safety messages releasably secured thereto utilizing hook and loop or other similar material.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a safety glove that is configured to remind a wearer of safety protocols wherein body of the glove includes embedded therein a transceiver and a power supply.
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 safety 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 to the Figures submitted herewith, the safety glove 100 includes a body 10 having phalange portions 11 and cuff member 12 integrally formed being operable to receive a human hand therein and provide protection thereof. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 could be formed in various different shapes to be adapted for alternate work environments. Furthermore, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 could be manufactured from numerous different materials so as to be adapted for various work environments and/or requirements.
The body 10 includes a plurality of message areas 20. Located on the rear side 9 of the body 10 are a first message area 25, second message area 30 and a third message area 35. The first message area 25 and third message area 35 are similarly configured and are operable to display a fixed safety message. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the first message area 25 and third message area 35 are provided in a first embodiment and a second embodiment. In a first embodiment, both the first message area 25 and third message area 35 display permanent safety warnings such as but not limited to the exemplary messages illustrated herein. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the first embodiment of the first message area 25 and third message area 35 employ either threads and/or dye to create a message that will be permanent in the first message area 25 and third message area 25. In the second embodiment of the first message area 25 and third message area 35 the safety message is releasably secured to the first message area 25 and third message area 35. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the safety message could be releasably secured to the first message area 25 and third message area 35 utilizing hook and loop fastener or various other suitable techniques. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the preferred embodiment of the safety message within the first message area 25 and third message area 35 employ high visibility colors such as but not limited to yellow or orange.
The second message area 30 is intermediate the first message area 25 and third message area 35. The second message area 30 is operably coupled to transceiver 50 utilizing suitable techniques. The transceiver 50 is a conventional transceiver having the electronics to receive, store manipulate and transmit data. The transceiver 50 is communicably coupled to controller 60 wherein the controller 60 includes the necessary software to transmit safety messages to be displayed in the second message area 30. While the controller 60 is illustrated herein as a smart phone, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the controller 60 could be provided in alternate embodiments.
The second message area 30 is configured to electronically display a message received by the transceiver 50 from the controller 60. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the second message area 30 could be manufactured from an illuminated thread or a flexible LED panel wherein either are operable to display a received message. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the safety message displayed in the second message area 30 could be static or could be changed based on the worker's location and/or task. Furthermore, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the second message area 30 is operable to receive and display a warning message broadcast from the controller 60 in the event of a hazardous working condition that has arisen. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the safety message electronically displayed within the second message area 25 is displayed in a variety of colors and fonts. Furthermore, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that a warning message transmitted to the transceiver 50 for display on the second message area 25 could be presented in a flashing pattern so as to highlight the urgency of the warning message.
Located on the front side 8 of the body 10 are a fourth message area 70 and a fifth message area 75. The fourth message area 70 and fifth message area 75 are constructed identically as the first message area 25 and third message area 35. Both the fourth message area 70 and a fifth message area 75 can be provided in the same first embodiment and second embodiment as the first message area 25 and third message area 35. As with the first message area 25 and third message area 35 the fourth message area 70 and fifth message area 75 will display various safety messages in high visibility colors and be provided in alternate size of fonts.
While five message areas 20 have been discussed and illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 could be provided with only two message areas 20 wherein one of the two message areas would be configured like the second message area 30 discussed herein and the additional message area being provided in one of the two embodiments of the first message area 25 and third message area 35 as discussed herein. The safety glove 100 further includes a power supply 90 wherein the power supply 90 is a conventional battery such as but not limited to lithium ion battery and is operable to provide the necessary power for operation of the safety glove 100.
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.
