Patent · US Expired

Escape gloves

US4574398A · kind A · utility

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9References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1985
Grant dateMar 11, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D19/01547
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An escape glove comprising a glove having a palm portion with a heat-insulating layer thereon, together with a heat- and wear-resistant elastic guide member attached to the palm portion, the elastic guide member having a lateral groove therein proportioned to receive an escape rope therein. The elastic member is located substantially at the center of the heat-insulating sheet layer and permits the user to control relative movement between the rope and the guide member by exerting varying amounts of pressure by his hand movement.

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