Surgical gown with elastomeric fibrous sleeves

US8336115B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Joy Francine Jordan · Marietta, US
• Steve Wayne Fitting · Acworth, US
• Michael P. Mathis · Marietta, US
• Vicky S. Polashock · Roswell, US
• John Joseph Lassig · Lawrenceville, US
• Renette E. Richard · Atlanta, US
• John A. Rotella · Lake Forest, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 16, 2010
• Grant date: Dec 25, 2012
• Expiry date: Apr 24, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A41D27/10
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the sleeves. An elastic fiber layer is disposed on the sleeves beginning at the sleeve or cuff. The elastic fiber layer has a high friction surface such that an end of a glove pulled over the elastic fiber layer is inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the elastic fiber and down the sleeve. The elastic fiber may be formed of a polyolefin or other polymers according to known processes and may include a dye or colorant that may be used to indicate the fluid protection level of, for example, a surgical gown.