Lubricous gloves and method for making lubricous gloves
US5438709A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/4864
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modified elastomeric glove is disclosed having a lubricous coating made up of polyvinyl alcohol and a thickening agent. The thickening agent is initially added in order to increase the processability of the polyvinyl alcohol coating in order to prevent runbacks and drips during the manufacturing process. A hydroscopic thickener may be used. The polyvinyl alcohol coating becomes lubricous when wetted in a water bath and therefore becomes particularly useful in applying a water-activated resin casting material for forming orthopaedic casting bandages.
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