Patent ID: 6060986
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A61B,G01M,Y10S

Abstract:
A structure for detecting breaches in an electrically non-conductive protective manipulating glove member, said structure comprising:a) said manipulating glove member;b) an outer electrically conductive layer as an outer surface of the glove member,c) said outer conductive layer being electrically connected to an electrically activated breach detection and alarm device by first electrically conductive connection means,d) means for electrically isolating a hand of a user from the outer conductive layer except through a breach in the manipulating glove structure;e) second electrically conductive connection means electrically connected to an electrically conductive member within the glove; andf) means for completing an electrical circuit between the outer conductive layer and the electrically conductive member within the glove only through said breach thereby resulting in completion of the circuit to the alarm device for triggering of an alarm indicating a breach in the glove member, wherein, with said breach, said outer conductive member and conductive member within the glove remain separated from each other and wherein said means for completing the electrical circuit therebetween comprises said electrically conductive member within the glove and the outer conductive layer being adapted to be electrically bridged only by a fluid conductive material introduced and contained within the glove, at a position adjacent to the electrically conductive inner surface of the glove.