Gloves, finger stalls and similar protective and operational articles, and processes for their manufacture
US5138719A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/4864
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a glove, finger stall or the like comprised of a latex or other elastomeric material containing microcapsules. The glove or finger stall is characterized in that the concentration of microcapsules increases progressively from the outer surface, where the concentration equals 0, towards the inner surface of the glove contacting the skin of the user, where the concentration equals 90 to 95% of the microcapsules present.
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