US20090126074A1 - Gloves with reinforcing elements and methods for making same - Google Patents

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US20090126074A1 US11/934,495 US93449507A US2009126074A1 US 20090126074 A1 US20090126074 A1 US 20090126074A1 US 93449507 A US93449507 A US 93449507A US 2009126074 A1 US2009126074 A1 US 2009126074A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the present invention relates to multilayer, reinforced gloves and methods for manufacturing such gloves.
  • Gloves of the prior art are constructed of various materials and are used for various purposes.
  • the prior art includes workman gloves, surgical gloves, driving gloves, household gloves, skiing gloves, and gloves for providing warmth.
  • Gloves of the prior art have typically been formed from leather, polyvinyl-chloride, rubber, and fabric. It is also known in the art to provide composites, such as fabric gloves dip-coated with a natural or nitrile rubber.
  • the prior art also includes gloves having fabric and leather reinforcing elements that are mechanically fastened to a glove.
  • the prior art includes fabric and leather strips sewn onto the outer surface of the glove.
  • the fabric and leather reinforcing elements are positioned on sections of the glove corresponding to the fingertips, the knuckles, the wrist, the palm, and/or the back side of the hand.
  • fabric and leather reinforcing elements increase a glove's grip and wear resistance, they are expensive materials and must be mechanically fastened to the glove. This increases the total manufacturing cost of the glove, as well as the final retail price paid by consumers.
  • FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a palm side of a glove constructed in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 , except that a portion of a coating layer of the glove has been removed to show an underlying shell and reinforcing element;
  • FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a back side of the glove shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is sectional view, taken along section line 4 - 4 of FIG. 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows, of the glove shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the glove shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a palm side of a glove constructed in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an outer coating layer of the glove having been removed so that an underlying shell and reinforcing elements are visible.
  • a glove 10 which includes a shell or substrate 12 (see FIG. 2 ), a reinforcing element 14 and a coating layer 16 .
  • the shell 12 is in the form of a conventional fabric glove and includes a plurality of finger portions 18 , a palm side 20 and a back side 22 . More particularly, the shell 12 can have a string-knit construction which provides a seamless shell, or a sewn-knit construction which provides a shell having seams. Alternatively, the shell 12 can be woven, knitted, or non-woven, including but not limited to bonded fiber, stitched bonded, needle punched, spun bonded and spun lace are examples of textile types which can be used.
  • the shell 12 may also include areas or portions (not shown) that have a gauge (i.e., number of courses of threads per inch) or strength or size different from the rest of the shell 12 , thereby providing integrally formed reinforcing portions with different texture, weight and/or integrity.
  • a gauge i.e., number of courses of threads per inch
  • strength or size different from the rest of the shell 12 , thereby providing integrally formed reinforcing portions with different texture, weight and/or integrity.
  • integrally formed reinforcing portions can result in raised areas having a cushioning effect if the size or gauge (i.e., diameter) of the threads in the reinforced portion is larger than the size of the threads used to make the remainder (i.e., the unreinforced portion) of the shell 12 .
  • the type of material used to make the reinforced portion could be different than the type used to make the unreinforced portion of the shell 12 , thereby providing an opportunity to enhance the durability, grippability and/or comfortability of the glove 10 .
  • the use of a stronger (i.e., more wear-resistant) material for the reinforced portion would, by way of example, enhance durability which would, in turn, increase the useful life of the glove 10 .
  • suitable materials include polyester, nylon, acrylic, Kevlar®, Dyneema®, rayon, polypropylene, lyocell, glass lyocell, glass and metallic fibers, acetate, aramide, modacrylic. melamine, urethane etc., or blends thereof.
  • the other suitable materials include all natural fibers such as vegetable fibers (i.e., cotton, flax, jute, and sisal, also including animal fibers such as wool, horsehair and silk), and synthetic fibers including regenerated cellulose, polylactic acid, polyurethane, vinyl and polyolefins.
  • High performance specialty fibers such as aramide, polybenzimidazole, polyimide, phenolaldehyde and polysulfone are also suitable for construction of the shell 12 .
  • the shell 12 could be made from non-fabric materials. For instance, heat-sealed plastic or rubber (natural or synthetic), as well as other elastomeric materials, might be used to form the shell 12 .
  • the reinforcing element 14 can be any sheet-like material that has some degree of flexibility and some affinity for liquid agents used to form the coating layer 16 .
  • affinity is used herein to define a material that can absorb or adsorb suitable liquid agents or that does not repel such agents.
  • One suitable material for the reinforcing element 14 is a urethane foam, preferably one with a reticulated construction, having cells in the range of from about 20 per inch to about 100 per inch.
  • Such a foam material can be provided with a thickness preferably ranging from about 0.04 inch to about 0.25 inch, and, more preferably, ranging from about 0.06 inch to about 0.12 inch.
  • knit or woven fabrics include knit or woven fabrics.
  • the knit or woven fabrics have a mesh-like or somewhat open construction and are typically made from cotton, polyester, nylon, acrylic, Kevlar®, Dyneema®, rayon, polypropylene, lyocell, etc., or blends thereof.
  • the reinforcing element 14 can also be made from non-woven fabrics constructed by any known process, such as airlaid, spun bound, spunlace (e.g., Ahlstrom Green Bay, Inc. Grades SX-392, SX-252 and SX-600), melt blown, carded/bonded and needle punched processes. Like the knit and woven fabrics, the non-woven fabrics can be constructed from cotton, polyester, nylon, acrylic, Kevlar®. Dyneema®, rayon, polypropylene, lyocell, etc., or blends thereof. Other materials suitable for the reinforcing element 14 are perforated plastic films, plastic foams, reticulated foams, plastic netting and molded plastic.
  • Rubber sheeting, rubber foams, molded rubber, and soft metal (e.g., bronze and aluminum) mesh and screening are also suitable.
  • leather, reconstituted leather (e.g., perforated leather) and low quality leather are suitable as well.
  • all of these materials should have an open construction.
  • the term “open construction” is used herein to define a characteristic or property which allows liquid agents used to form the coating layer 16 to more readily penetrate or permeate the reinforcing element 14 .
  • the preferred weight of the fabric material can range from about 1.0 oz per square yard to about 8 oz per square yard.
  • the fabric material could have a weight outside this range, depending upon the type of fiber used and the degree of reinforcement desired.
  • an anti-vibration effect can be achieved by selecting an appropriate material for the reinforcing element 14 .
  • a reticulated urethane foam or a bonded non-woven fabric e.g., 6 denier polyester bonded fiber
  • a thickness of about 0.12 inch can be used as the reinforcing element 14 to achieve such an effect.
  • the reinforcing element 14 could be replaced with a plurality of reinforcing elements, the size, shape and/or location thereof being variable.
  • the reinforcing element 14 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is applied to the palm side 20 of the shell 12 with portions thereof extending onto the finger portions 18
  • the back side 22 of the shell 12 could be reinforced in a similar manner using multiple reinforcing elements (not shown).
  • a reinforcement element can be positioned in the knuckle-area (not shown) on the back side 22 of the shell 12 in order to provide additional protection to the knuckles of the wearer of the glove 10 .
  • the reinforcing element 14 provides enhanced cushioning to the hand of a user.
  • the reinforcing element 14 also increases the tensile strength of the glove 10 , while functioning as an abrasion-resistant and cut-resistant element.
  • the shell 12 can be made from a comfortable material (e.g., fabric) and then reinforced with the reinforcing element 14 .
  • the reinforcing element 14 could be dispensed with, if the shell 12 is provided with an integrally formed reinforcing portion as described above. Alternatively, the reinforcing element 14 could be used, as a supplement, in combination with any such integrally formed reinforcing portion.
  • the coating layer 16 which permanently adheres the reinforcing element 14 to the shell 12 , can be made from any suitable liquid coating agent adapted for absorption or adsorption by the reinforcing element 14 or from such an agent that is not repelled by the reinforcing element 14 .
  • suitable coating agents include any elastomeric compound known in the art, such as natural rubber latex, synthetic rubber latices (e.g., neoprene, nitrile (Rheichold/Dow TYLAC 68074-06) or urethane).
  • Other suitable materials for the coating layer 16 include silicone, polyurethane, polyvinylchloride or other 100% solid plastic resins, and solvent solutions of similar resins. All of the foregoing materials could be expanded or foamed.
  • the coating layer 16 might be formed from neoprene and/or styrene butadiene rubbers.
  • the coating layer 16 bonds to the shell 12 , while permeating and penetrating the reinforcing element 14 to thereby securely attach it to the shell 12 . More particularly, the coating layer 16 permeates or penetrates the reinforcing element 14 through its intersticies or openings. The bonds formed within the intersticies (not shown) of the reinforcing element 14 prevent the reinforcing element 14 and the coating layer 16 from bunching-up or folding onto themselves as the glove 10 is flexed by a user's hand, thereby providing greater comfort to the user and excellent durability for the glove 10 .
  • the reinforcing element 14 including its peripheral edges 26 , is encapsulated or enveloped by the coating layer 16 .
  • the coating layer 16 forms a fillet-like border 28 (see FIG. 4 ) along the peripheral edges 26 of the reinforcing element 14 , thereby providing added protection to such edges.
  • the coating layer 16 could be absorbed directly into the material forming the reinforcing element 14 .
  • the glove 10 can be made using the following process or method.
  • the shell 12 is applied to a three-dimensional mold or two-dimensional form (not shown) which is in the shape of a human hand.
  • the reinforcing element 14 is applied to the shell 12 on the palm side 20 thereof. More particularly, the reinforcing element 14 can be applied loosely to the shell 12 ; or it can be temporarily affixed thereto using any conventional mechanism, such as a light spray adhesive.
  • the shell 12 is dipped into a liquid bath of a suitable coating agent at an angle such that an area 30 (see FIG. 3 ) on the back side 22 of the shell 12 is free of the coating agent.
  • This free area 30 is provided so as to improve the breathability of the glove 10 . If breathability is not a concern, then the entire shell 12 can be dipped into the coating bath, thereby eliminating the free area 30 .
  • the coating agent applied to the shell 12 is cured in a conventional manner to form the coating layer 16 .
  • the shell 12 can be oven-dried in accordance with methods known in the glove manufacturing industry. After curing, the shell 12 is removed from the mold, resulting in the formation of a unique reinforced, multi-layer glove. It should be noted that alternate methods of applying the coating can be used. Screen printing and spray coating are among some alternate methods to the dipping process.
  • An elastic strap 32 is then attached to a wrist portion of the shell 12 .
  • a loop and fastener (not shown) may be attached to the elastic strap 32 . Alternate wrist treatments include an overcast hem or gauntlet cuff.
  • the reinforcing element 14 can be readily observed on the glove 10 . However, in some instances, it may be desirable to further highlight the appearance of the reinforcing element 14 from the rest of the glove 10 .
  • the reinforcing element 14 By selecting the reinforcing element 14 from the variety of the materials available, varying the thickness of the reinforcement or the degree of openness of the reinforcing element 14 , the reinforced areas, after coating, can be visually and tactilely highlighted so that the glove 10 can be readily determined to be reinforced. Additionally, this can be accomplished by providing the reinforcing element 14 in a contrasting color (e.g., the reinforcing element 14 can be highlighted in black, while the shell 12 can be provided in white).
  • the coating layer 14 could then be formulated with varying degrees of translucency to enhance the desired highlighting effect.
  • a highlighting effect can be achieved by screen printing the contrasting color (e.g., black) over the portion of the coating layer 16 overlying the reinforcing element 14 .
  • a glove 10 ′ includes a reinforcing element 14 ′ having pads 14 A′- 14 G′ positioned on a palm side 20 ′ of the glove 10 ′, including finger portions 18 ′ thereof.
  • the pads 14 A′- 14 G′ are attached together by connecting strips 15 A′- 15 F′ (i.e., small segments made from the same material as the pads 14 A′- 14 G′ themselves).
  • the preferred embodiments disclosed herein provide for a reinforced, multilayer glove that achieves many desirable objectives (e.g., grippability, durability, comfortability, etc.) at a relative low manufacturing cost.
  • Various reinforcement elements enhance the properties of the gloves depending on the materials, and the form of the materials (e.g., knit, nonwoven, molded part, etc.), that are utilized in the construction of same.
  • the invention also improves glove performance characteristics such as abrasion resistance, vibration isolation, thermal insulation, and protection against hand injuries.

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A reinforced glove includes a substrate, typically in the form of a shell having the shape of a human hand, and a protective coating disposed on the substrate to form a composite therewith. The shell and any integral or non-integral reinforcing elements are at least partially covered by the protective coating, which penetrates such reinforcing elements to thereby improve the bond between the shell and reinforcing elements, whereby the durability, strength and grippability of the glove are enhanced.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
  • The present application claims the priority of the U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/856,558 filed Nov. 3, 2006, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to multilayer, reinforced gloves and methods for manufacturing such gloves.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Gloves of the prior art are constructed of various materials and are used for various purposes. For example, the prior art includes workman gloves, surgical gloves, driving gloves, household gloves, skiing gloves, and gloves for providing warmth. Gloves of the prior art have typically been formed from leather, polyvinyl-chloride, rubber, and fabric. It is also known in the art to provide composites, such as fabric gloves dip-coated with a natural or nitrile rubber.
  • The prior art also includes gloves having fabric and leather reinforcing elements that are mechanically fastened to a glove. For example, the prior art includes fabric and leather strips sewn onto the outer surface of the glove. The fabric and leather reinforcing elements are positioned on sections of the glove corresponding to the fingertips, the knuckles, the wrist, the palm, and/or the back side of the hand. Although fabric and leather reinforcing elements increase a glove's grip and wear resistance, they are expensive materials and must be mechanically fastened to the glove. This increases the total manufacturing cost of the glove, as well as the final retail price paid by consumers.
  • It is also known in the art to provide a glove having polyvinylchloride patches bonded to an underlying fabric. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,185,747 discloses polyvinylchloride patches that are metal-screened to the fibers of the underlying fabric. Unfortunately, the bond between the screened polyvinylchloride and the fibers causes the fibers to stiffen, which in turn causes discomfort and potential irritation to the hands of a person wearing the glove. Furthermore, the fabric of the glove is exposed in multiple locations, such as in the areas between the polyvinylchloride patches. This forms vulnerable areas that have low wear resistance and that are easily susceptible to puncture and/or chemical penetration.
  • What is needed in the art is a glove that provides good grippability at a low cost and does so without unnecessarily compromising the wear resistance or comfort of the glove.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In accordance with the present invention, a glove, which includes a shell in the shape of a human hand, is reinforced over at least a portion of the shell and then coated so as to at least partially cover the shell, including its reinforced portion. The shell can be reinforced integrally by, for instance, making a portion of it thicker than the rest of the shell. If the shell has a knit construction, the reinforced portion can be formed by knitting thicker (i.e., lower gauge) threads into the shell at desired locations on the palm side and/or the back side of the shell. Once the shell is coated, the result is a composite glove having a plurality of reinforced portions that enhance the durability, grippability and/or comfortability of the glove. It is also possible to reinforce the shell using independent reinforcing elements that are attached to the palm side and/or the back side of the shell by the coating. The result, in this instance, is a reinforced, multi-layered glove having enhanced durability, grippability and/or comfortability.
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  • For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following description of various exemplary embodiments thereof taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a palm side of a glove constructed in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1, except that a portion of a coating layer of the glove has been removed to show an underlying shell and reinforcing element;
  • FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a back side of the glove shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is sectional view, taken along section line 4-4 of FIG. 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows, of the glove shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the glove shown in FIG. 1; and
  • FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a palm side of a glove constructed in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an outer coating layer of the glove having been removed so that an underlying shell and reinforcing elements are visible.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Referring to FIGS. 1-3 and 5, there is shown a glove 10 which includes a shell or substrate 12 (see FIG. 2), a reinforcing element 14 and a coating layer 16. The shell 12 is in the form of a conventional fabric glove and includes a plurality of finger portions 18, a palm side 20 and a back side 22. More particularly, the shell 12 can have a string-knit construction which provides a seamless shell, or a sewn-knit construction which provides a shell having seams. Alternatively, the shell 12 can be woven, knitted, or non-woven, including but not limited to bonded fiber, stitched bonded, needle punched, spun bonded and spun lace are examples of textile types which can be used.
  • The shell 12, especially if it has a knit construction, may also include areas or portions (not shown) that have a gauge (i.e., number of courses of threads per inch) or strength or size different from the rest of the shell 12, thereby providing integrally formed reinforcing portions with different texture, weight and/or integrity. For instance, such integrally formed reinforcing portions can result in raised areas having a cushioning effect if the size or gauge (i.e., diameter) of the threads in the reinforced portion is larger than the size of the threads used to make the remainder (i.e., the unreinforced portion) of the shell 12. Rather than modifying thread size, the type of material used to make the reinforced portion could be different than the type used to make the unreinforced portion of the shell 12, thereby providing an opportunity to enhance the durability, grippability and/or comfortability of the glove 10. The use of a stronger (i.e., more wear-resistant) material for the reinforced portion would, by way of example, enhance durability which would, in turn, increase the useful life of the glove 10.
  • If the shell 12 is made from one of the foregoing constructions, suitable materials include polyester, nylon, acrylic, Kevlar®, Dyneema®, rayon, polypropylene, lyocell, glass lyocell, glass and metallic fibers, acetate, aramide, modacrylic. melamine, urethane etc., or blends thereof. The other suitable materials include all natural fibers such as vegetable fibers (i.e., cotton, flax, jute, and sisal, also including animal fibers such as wool, horsehair and silk), and synthetic fibers including regenerated cellulose, polylactic acid, polyurethane, vinyl and polyolefins. High performance specialty fibers such as aramide, polybenzimidazole, polyimide, phenolaldehyde and polysulfone are also suitable for construction of the shell 12. The shell 12 could be made from non-fabric materials. For instance, heat-sealed plastic or rubber (natural or synthetic), as well as other elastomeric materials, might be used to form the shell 12.
  • Referring now to FIGS. 1, 2 and 5, the reinforcing element 14 can be any sheet-like material that has some degree of flexibility and some affinity for liquid agents used to form the coating layer 16. The term “affinity” is used herein to define a material that can absorb or adsorb suitable liquid agents or that does not repel such agents. One suitable material for the reinforcing element 14 is a urethane foam, preferably one with a reticulated construction, having cells in the range of from about 20 per inch to about 100 per inch. Such a foam material can be provided with a thickness preferably ranging from about 0.04 inch to about 0.25 inch, and, more preferably, ranging from about 0.06 inch to about 0.12 inch.
  • Other suitable materials for the reinforcing element 14 include knit or woven fabrics. The knit or woven fabrics have a mesh-like or somewhat open construction and are typically made from cotton, polyester, nylon, acrylic, Kevlar®, Dyneema®, rayon, polypropylene, lyocell, etc., or blends thereof.
  • The reinforcing element 14 can also be made from non-woven fabrics constructed by any known process, such as airlaid, spun bound, spunlace (e.g., Ahlstrom Green Bay, Inc. Grades SX-392, SX-252 and SX-600), melt blown, carded/bonded and needle punched processes. Like the knit and woven fabrics, the non-woven fabrics can be constructed from cotton, polyester, nylon, acrylic, Kevlar®. Dyneema®, rayon, polypropylene, lyocell, etc., or blends thereof. Other materials suitable for the reinforcing element 14 are perforated plastic films, plastic foams, reticulated foams, plastic netting and molded plastic. Rubber sheeting, rubber foams, molded rubber, and soft metal (e.g., bronze and aluminum) mesh and screening are also suitable. Leather, reconstituted leather (e.g., perforated leather) and low quality leather are suitable as well. Preferably, all of these materials should have an open construction. The term “open construction” is used herein to define a characteristic or property which allows liquid agents used to form the coating layer 16 to more readily penetrate or permeate the reinforcing element 14.
  • When a fabric material (e.g., knit, woven or non-woven fabric) is used to make the reinforcing element 14, the preferred weight of the fabric material can range from about 1.0 oz per square yard to about 8 oz per square yard. Of course, the fabric material could have a weight outside this range, depending upon the type of fiber used and the degree of reinforcement desired.
  • In certain cases, it may be preferable to perforate or die cut openings in the reinforcing element 14 to achieve satisfactory penetration/permeation of the coating agent (to be described in greater detail hereinafter) into the reinforcing element 14. If desired, an anti-vibration effect can be achieved by selecting an appropriate material for the reinforcing element 14. For instance, a reticulated urethane foam or a bonded non-woven fabric (e.g., 6 denier polyester bonded fiber) having a thickness of about 0.12 inch can be used as the reinforcing element 14 to achieve such an effect.
  • It may be desirable to provide one or more pressure relief areas 24 in the reinforcing element 14 for enhanced flexibility or conformity of the glove 10 to the hand of a user. In addition, the reinforcing element 14 could be replaced with a plurality of reinforcing elements, the size, shape and/or location thereof being variable. For instance, while the reinforcing element 14 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is applied to the palm side 20 of the shell 12 with portions thereof extending onto the finger portions 18, the back side 22 of the shell 12 could be reinforced in a similar manner using multiple reinforcing elements (not shown). For instance, a reinforcement element can be positioned in the knuckle-area (not shown) on the back side 22 of the shell 12 in order to provide additional protection to the knuckles of the wearer of the glove 10.
  • The reinforcing element 14 provides enhanced cushioning to the hand of a user. The reinforcing element 14 also increases the tensile strength of the glove 10, while functioning as an abrasion-resistant and cut-resistant element. Accordingly, the shell 12 can be made from a comfortable material (e.g., fabric) and then reinforced with the reinforcing element 14.
  • The reinforcing element 14 could be dispensed with, if the shell 12 is provided with an integrally formed reinforcing portion as described above. Alternatively, the reinforcing element 14 could be used, as a supplement, in combination with any such integrally formed reinforcing portion.
  • The coating layer 16, which permanently adheres the reinforcing element 14 to the shell 12, can be made from any suitable liquid coating agent adapted for absorption or adsorption by the reinforcing element 14 or from such an agent that is not repelled by the reinforcing element 14. Suitable coating agents include any elastomeric compound known in the art, such as natural rubber latex, synthetic rubber latices (e.g., neoprene, nitrile (Rheichold/Dow TYLAC 68074-06) or urethane). Other suitable materials for the coating layer 16 include silicone, polyurethane, polyvinylchloride or other 100% solid plastic resins, and solvent solutions of similar resins. All of the foregoing materials could be expanded or foamed. In certain instances, the coating layer 16 might be formed from neoprene and/or styrene butadiene rubbers.
  • The coating layer 16 bonds to the shell 12, while permeating and penetrating the reinforcing element 14 to thereby securely attach it to the shell 12. More particularly, the coating layer 16 permeates or penetrates the reinforcing element 14 through its intersticies or openings. The bonds formed within the intersticies (not shown) of the reinforcing element 14 prevent the reinforcing element 14 and the coating layer 16 from bunching-up or folding onto themselves as the glove 10 is flexed by a user's hand, thereby providing greater comfort to the user and excellent durability for the glove 10. Preferably, the reinforcing element 14, including its peripheral edges 26, is encapsulated or enveloped by the coating layer 16. As a result, the coating layer 16 forms a fillet-like border 28 (see FIG. 4) along the peripheral edges 26 of the reinforcing element 14, thereby providing added protection to such edges. Depending upon the construction of the reinforcing element 14, the coating layer 16 could be absorbed directly into the material forming the reinforcing element 14.
  • The glove 10 can be made using the following process or method. First, the shell 12 is applied to a three-dimensional mold or two-dimensional form (not shown) which is in the shape of a human hand. Next, the reinforcing element 14 is applied to the shell 12 on the palm side 20 thereof. More particularly, the reinforcing element 14 can be applied loosely to the shell 12; or it can be temporarily affixed thereto using any conventional mechanism, such as a light spray adhesive. After such affixation of the reinforcing element 14, the shell 12 is dipped into a liquid bath of a suitable coating agent at an angle such that an area 30 (see FIG. 3) on the back side 22 of the shell 12 is free of the coating agent. This free area 30 is provided so as to improve the breathability of the glove 10. If breathability is not a concern, then the entire shell 12 can be dipped into the coating bath, thereby eliminating the free area 30. After the shell 12 is removed from the bath, the coating agent applied to the shell 12 is cured in a conventional manner to form the coating layer 16. For instance, the shell 12 can be oven-dried in accordance with methods known in the glove manufacturing industry. After curing, the shell 12 is removed from the mold, resulting in the formation of a unique reinforced, multi-layer glove. It should be noted that alternate methods of applying the coating can be used. Screen printing and spray coating are among some alternate methods to the dipping process. An elastic strap 32 is then attached to a wrist portion of the shell 12. A loop and fastener (not shown) may be attached to the elastic strap 32. Alternate wrist treatments include an overcast hem or gauntlet cuff.
  • Depending upon the thickness and construction of the reinforcing element 14, the reinforcing element 14 can be readily observed on the glove 10. However, in some instances, it may be desirable to further highlight the appearance of the reinforcing element 14 from the rest of the glove 10. By selecting the reinforcing element 14 from the variety of the materials available, varying the thickness of the reinforcement or the degree of openness of the reinforcing element 14, the reinforced areas, after coating, can be visually and tactilely highlighted so that the glove 10 can be readily determined to be reinforced. Additionally, this can be accomplished by providing the reinforcing element 14 in a contrasting color (e.g., the reinforcing element 14 can be highlighted in black, while the shell 12 can be provided in white). The coating layer 14 could then be formulated with varying degrees of translucency to enhance the desired highlighting effect. Such a highlighting effect can be achieved by screen printing the contrasting color (e.g., black) over the portion of the coating layer 16 overlying the reinforcing element 14.
  • Referring to FIG. 6, a glove 10′ includes a reinforcing element 14′ having pads 14A′-14G′ positioned on a palm side 20′ of the glove 10′, including finger portions 18′ thereof. For ease of manufacturing and handling, the pads 14A′-14G′ are attached together by connecting strips 15A′-15F′ (i.e., small segments made from the same material as the pads 14A′-14G′ themselves).
  • The preferred embodiments disclosed herein provide for a reinforced, multilayer glove that achieves many desirable objectives (e.g., grippability, durability, comfortability, etc.) at a relative low manufacturing cost. Various reinforcement elements enhance the properties of the gloves depending on the materials, and the form of the materials (e.g., knit, nonwoven, molded part, etc.), that are utilized in the construction of same. The invention also improves glove performance characteristics such as abrasion resistance, vibration isolation, thermal insulation, and protection against hand injuries. Nevertheless, it should be understood that the embodiments described herein are merely exemplary and that a person skilled in the art may make many variations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, all such variations and modifications, including those discussed above, are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

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1. A reinforced glove, comprising a shell in the shape of a hand, said shell having a first side and a second side opposite said first side, at least one of said sides being reinforced over at least a portion thereof to thereby form a reinforced portion of said shell, and a coating applied to said shell so as to at least partially cover said shell and said reinforced portion thereof.
2. The glove of claim 1, wherein said shell has an unreinforced portion which is at least partially covered by said coating, said coated reinforced portion having a characteristic which distinguishes said coated reinforced portion from said coated unreinforced portion.
3. The glove of claim 2, wherein said characteristic is visually perceptible.
4. The glove of claim 2, wherein said characteristic tactilely perceptible.
5. The glove of claim 1, wherein said reinforced portion of said shell is formed integrally with said shell.
6. The glove of claim 5, wherein said shell is formed by a plurality of elements made from a first material and said reinforced portion of said shell is at least partially formed by reinforcing elements made from a second material that is more durable than said first material.
7. The glove of claim 6, wherein said shell has a knit construction and said reinforcing elements are knitted into said shell.
8. The glove of claim 1, wherein said reinforced portion of said shell is formed by an independent reinforcing element attached to said shell by said coating.
9. A reinforced, multi-layered glove, comprising a shell in the shape of a hand, said shell defining a first layer and having a palm side and a back side; a second layer applied to said first layer so as to reinforce at least a portion thereof; and a third layer applied as a coating so as to at least partially cover said first and second layers.
10. The glove of claim 9, wherein said second layer is applied to only a portion of said first layer, whereby said shell has a reinforced portion and an unreinforced portion, said reinforced portion of said shell being completely covered by said third layer and said unreinforced portion of said shell being partially covered by said third layer, said coated reinforced portion having a characteristic which distinguishes said coated reinforced portion from said coated unreinforced portion.
11. The glove of claim 10, wherein said third layer penetrates said second layer and contacts said first layer over at least a portion of said reinforced portion of said shell, whereby said third layer is bonded to both said first layer and said second layer.
12. The glove of claim 10, wherein said second layer has a first surface, which is positioned adjacent to said first layer, a second surface, which is opposite said first surface and which is positioned remote from said first layer, and a peripheral edge between said first and second surfaces.
13. The glove of claim 12, wherein said peripheral edge of said second layer is enveloped by said third layer.
14. The glove of claim 9, wherein said second layer has an open construction.
15. The glove of claim 14, wherein said second layer is made from a fabric.
16. The glove of claim 14, wherein said second layer has a plurality of openings extending from said first surface thereof to said second surface thereof, said plurality of openings permitting said liquid coating agent to flow therethrough.
17. The glove of claim 16, wherein said third layer forms bonds within said openings of said second layer, whereby said second and third layers are inhibited from folding onto themselves when the glove is in use.
18. The glove of claim 9, wherein said second layer. includes a plurality of reinforcing elements, whereby said shell has a plurality of reinforced portions.
19. The glove of claim 18, wherein at least one of said reinforcing elements is positioned on said palm side of said shell and wherein at least one of said reinforcing elements is positioned on said back side of said shell.
20. The glove of claim 18, wherein at least some of said reinforcing elements are positioned on said palm side of said shell at spaced-apart locations thereon, said at least some of said reinforcing elements being attached together by connecting strips.
21. The glove of claim 9, wherein said first and second layers are made from flexible material, said second layer having at least one pressure relief area formed therein so as to enhance the flexibility of said second layer.
22. The glove of claim 21, wherein said third layer is formed by a liquid coating agent having elastic properties when cured, whereby said first and second layers remain flexible after they are at least partially covered by said third layer.
23. A reinforced glove, comprising a shell in the shape of a hand, said shell having a first side and a second side opposite said first side, at least one of said sides being reinforced over a portion thereof to thereby form a reinforced portion and an unreinforced portion, and a coating applied to said shell so as to at least partially cover said reinforced and unreinforced portions thereof, said coated reinforced portion having a characteristic which distinguishes said coated reinforced portion from said coated unreinforced portion.
24. The glove of claim 23, wherein said characteristic is visually perceptible.
25. The glove of claim 23, wherein said characteristic tactilely perceptible.
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