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Medical glove and method

US4070713A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1976
Grant dateJan 31, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 17, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/4864
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A medical glove adapted to tightly conform to a wearer's skin and to be donned without the use of additional lubricants is formed with an outer layer of elastomeric material, an inner layer of elastomeric material bonded to the outer layer and particulate matter securely embedded in and randomly distributed throughout the inner layer. The particulate matter is preferably partially exposed on the inner, skin-contacting surface of the inner layer so that it extends inwardly beyond the surface of the inner layer to provide a lubricating means to facilitate donning of the glove without the use of additional lubricants. A method for making the unique medical glove is also disclosed.

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