Heat/cold resistant protective hand covering
US7234170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D19/01529
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An ambidextrous protective hand covering monolithically formed from a heat/cold resistant flexible silicone material, the opposing interior and exterior surfaces of which each include a plurality of integrally-formed raised nodules that are positionally off-set relative to one another with non-aligning transverse axes. The positionally off-set exterior and interior nodules act to oppose thermal conductivity and provide an effective thermal barrier so as to protect the hand and wrist during handling of articles of differing or uncomfortable temperatures. Optionally, the formulation of the heat/cold resistant material may be chemically enhanced to provide a thermal luminescent change in color of the hand protective covering upon detection of excessive hot/cold temperatures.
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