Patent ID: 7131316
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
1. A dry testing method for a glove ( 10 ) made with an air permeable, waterproof material ( 16 ) comprising: p 1 mounting the glove on a test fixture ( 24 ) to which is connected a source ( 20 ) of pressurized air; p 1 activating the air source to inflate the glove with air, a backpressure being created in the glove when inflated; and p 1 measuring the backpressure level as a function of airflow through a metering means ( 26 ) also connected to the test fixture whereby if the glove is waterproof the backpressure will be such that airflow through the metering means reaches at least a predetermined level, but if the glove is not waterproof, the backpressure will be such that airflow through the metering means does not attain the predetermined level, the test fixture includinci a tee fitting, the source of pressurized air being connected to an inlet end ( 22 ) of the fitting. and the glove and metering means connected to respective outlet ends ( 32 , 28 ) of the fitting.