Anatomically-accurate surgical glove
US5907870A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B42/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical glove, manufactured from an elastomeric material, includes an enlarged thumb ball portion which extends across the entire width of the palm, from the base of the thumb to the base of the fifth finger. The enlarged thumb ball portion improves the comfort of the glove. The glove also features independently-curved fingers and a cuff portion.
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