Patent ID: 9198474
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
1. A protective glove comprising: an inner liner defining a dorsal portion, a palm portion, fingers, a thumb, and a central opening to receive the hand of a user therein; an intermediate protective layer comprising an impact-resistant material positioned atop at least a portion of the fingers, thumb, and central opening defined by the inner liner; and an outer, saturation-proof layer coextensive with the inner liner for preventing liquids from passing through the glove having an external surface facing away the hand of the wearer when the glove is worn, wherein the impact-resistant material is compressible to allow flexing of the fingers of the glove when in use, and further wherein the entire external surface of said outer, saturation-proof layer provides said glove with a smooth continuous external profile; wherein said intermediate protective layer comprises a plurality of raised portions, the raised portions having a thickness greater than a remainder of the intermediate protective layer, the plurality of raised portions being spaced apart to allow flexing of the protective glove when in use.