Patent ID: 6506170
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A touch-sensitive living-body examination mitt comprising:first, second and third sheets of fabric, each sheet having a perimeter edge, the second sheet having the same shape as the first sheet, but larger than the sheet and directly contacting the first sheet; and the sheets being in overlying relationship, with marginal portions at the perimeter edges of the first and second sheets being secured together around the entire perimeter of the first and second sheets, and the marginal portion at the perimeter edge of the third sheet being secured together around the entire periphery of the first and second sheets, and the marginal portion at the perimeter edge of the third sheet being secured to the marginal portions of the first and second sheets around part of the perimeter edges of the sheets and forming a pocket between said third sheet and said second sheet, the pocket being open at one marginal portion of the third sheet to admit the hand of an examiner.