Patent ID: 7356852
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
1. A surgical glove constructed from a latex material and having an opening comprising: an interior surface; an exterior surface; a palm section; a plurality of finger sections; a band, the band being located around the opening and being encased by the latex material, the band ensuring a proper fit and prevents the glove from rolling upwards; and an embossed surface, the embossed surface extending from the interior surface to the exterior surface and having an interior side and exterior side, respectively, the embossed surface being a raised, geometric-textured surface disposed on at least 50% of the palm section and at least 20% of the finger sections, the raised, geometric-textured surface being formed from a plurality of geometric shapes that lie adjacent and touch each other, the interior side providing tactile sensitivity to a user and an exterior side providing a non-slip surface that inhibits water retention to a working surfaces whereby the glove is of unitary construction and uniform composition.