Patent ID: 7526814
Filing Date: 2009-05-05
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
1. A pot holder/mitt comprising (a) a unitary layer of fabric having a hydrophilic material on one side and a hydrophobic material on the opposite side, said layer being folded into a Z-shaped configuration to define first, second, and third portions, said first portion having a first surface of hydrophobic material and a second surface of hydrophilic material, said second portion having a third surface of hydrophilic material and a fourth surface of hydrophobic material, and said third portion having a fifth surface of hydrophobic material and a sixth surface hydrophilic material, said first and sixth surfaces defining outer surfaces of the holder/mitt, said second and third surfaces being arranged opposite one another and said fourth and fifth surfaces being arranged opposite one another, wherein said first portion of said layer of fabric is shorter than said second and third portions, whereby a portion of said third surface extends above said first surface when said fabric is folded; (b) a connection device arranged around the perimeter of three edges of said portions for joining the edges together to define at least one pocket between said second and third surfaces and between said fourth and fifth surfaces; and (c) a layer of adhesive arranged between said fourth and fifth surfaces for joining said fourth and fifth surfaces, whereby said holder/mitt has a single pocket between said second and third surfaces.