Patent ID: 6044493
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A41D,B29C,D04B,D10B

Abstract:
A stretchable protective glove comprising:a glove body composed of a stretchable protective garment material that comprises a plurality of cut resistant strands and elastic strands which are intermeshed together, said cut resistant strands comprising a plurality of high strength cut resistant fibers and said elastic strands comprising a plurality of elastic fibers, said glove body having a top portion, a base portion, a side portion, and a palm surface;an elastic wrist cuff formed from said stretchable protective garment material and being integrally formed with the base portion of said glove body; anda relatively thin coating of elastomeric material bonded to the palm surface of said glove body;said stretchable protective glove providing protection to the hands of the wearer against cuts, punctures, and abrasions, and further being form fitting so that said protective glove substantially conforms to the contours of the hands of the wearer such that interference with the manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity of the hands of the wearer is minimized.