Abstract:
The present invention provides a heat-resistant glove, having a first and second shell sections generally defined on the palm side and a back side with each of the shell sections being made of a temperature-resistant material. Each tip of the heat-resistant glove is made of a more heat resistant material. The heat-resistant glove can be made from with a five finger or three finger stall.

Description:
[0001]    This application claims the benefit of provisional application 61/958,872 and Ser. No. 14/151,0017 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to protective hand coverings such as gloves, mitts, and the like and, more particularly a heat resistant glove. 
         [0003]    Cooks and kitchen staff who work in kitchens around stove tops and ovens are necessarily exposed to handling hot objects or have direct exposure to flame or a high degree of heat which can quickly cause severe burns. Cuts, lacerations, and punctures result from contact with broken glass, broken plates, sharp knives, and other people are encountered in or near all fires or burns. Burns, whether from hot objects, open flames, or ovens can occur in any kitchen in a restaurant atmosphere. All of these hazards are often obscured by poor lighting or smoke, and, therefore, become even more dangerous with a need for hand protection in a restaurant kitchen atmosphere. Accordingly, suitable protective garments, including gloves, are absolutely necessary to protect the cook/kitchen staff from severe injury in the performance of their duties. Such gloves must be fire and heat-resistant, resistant to cuts and punctures, and not adversely affect the comfort and dexterity of the user. 
     
    
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    One objective of the present invention is to provide a heat-resistant that helps protect the hands from cuts and burns. Another objective is to provide a glove that is flexible to fit a variety of sizes of hands of both men and women. Another objective of the present invention is to be flame resistant and flexible enough to be used in the restaurant industry. 
         [0005]    The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention should become even more readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon a read in of the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown and described illustrative embodiments of the invention. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         [0006]    These and other details of the present invention will be described in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are not furnished only by way of illustration and not in limitation of the invention. 
           [0007]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the palm side of present invention, the protective glove with five finger stalls. 
           [0008]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the back side of present invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls. 
           [0009]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the palm side of present invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls. 
           [0010]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the back side of present invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls. 
           [0011]      FIG. 5  is an alternative embodiment of the palm side of present invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls. 
           [0012]      FIG. 6  is an alternative embodiment of the back side of present invention, the protective glove with three finger stalls. 
           [0013]      FIG. 7  is an alternative embodiment of the palm side of present invention, the protective glove with five finger stalls. 
           [0014]      FIG. 8  is an alternative embodiment of the back side of present invention, the protective glove with five finger stalls. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0015]    Referring first to  FIG. 1 , the glove ( 10 ) is depicted having the usual five fingerstalls (i.e. pinky, ring, middle, index and thumb), a thumbstall ( 36 ) and wrist cuff or wristlet ( 60 ).  FIG. 1  shows the palm side of glove ( 10 ) and  FIG. 2  shows the backside of glove ( 10 ). 
         [0016]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , it can be seen that glove ( 10 ) has a first shell section ( 55 ) which defines the backside ( 55 ) of glove ( 10 ). First and second shell sections ( 55 ,  56 ) are adjoined to one another in a suitable manner, such as by integrally sealing, sewing or stitching, thereby dividing glove ( 10 ) into the palm side half ( 56 ) and the backside half ( 55 ). The embodiment of the present invention can further comprise an attaching element ( 45 ) that is removably connected to wrist cuff ( 60 ) through fastener ( 50 ). 
         [0017]    Referring to  FIG. 3  there is shown an alternative embodiment showing only a three fingerstall glove ( 100 ). Referring first to  FIG. 3 , the glove ( 100 ) is depicted having three fingerstalls (i.e. middle, index and thumb), a thumbstall ( 121 ) and wrist cuff or wristlet ( 130 ).  FIG. 3  shows the palm side of glove ( 100 ) and  FIG. 4  shows the backside of glove ( 145 ) 
         [0018]    Referring now to  FIG. 4 , it can be seen that glove ( 100 ) has a first shell section which defines the backside ( 145 ) of glove ( 100 ). First and second shell sections ( 145 , 146 ) are adjoined to one another in a suitable manner, such as by integrally sealing, sewing or stitching, thereby dividing glove ( 100 ) into the palm side half ( 146 ) and the backside half ( 145 ). The embodiment of the present invention can further comprise an attaching element ( 135 ) that is removably connected to wrist cuff ( 130 ) through fastener ( 140 ). 
         [0019]    In the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , each of the five finger stall covering (i.e. respectively, pinky cover ( 15 ), ring cover ( 20 ), middle cover ( 25 ), index cover ( 30 ), thumb cover ( 35 ) extends the entire length of the finger stall. However, in the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 7, and 8 , the finger stall covering (i.e. respectively, pinky cover ( 205 ), ring cover ( 210 ), middle cover ( 215 ), index cover ( 220 ), thumb cover ( 225 ) extends along a portion of the upper end of the tip along the inner surface area of the palm side of the glove. 
         [0020]    In the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 3 and 4 , each of the three finger stall covering (i.e. respectively, middle cover ( 105 ), index cover ( 110 ), thumb cover ( 120 ) extend the length of each finger stall. The finger stalls for the ring finger and pinky finger are absent.  FIGS. 5 and 6  illustrate an alternative embodiment of the glove wherein the three finger stall covering (i.e. respectively, middle cover ( 310 ), index cover ( 315 ), thumb cover ( 320 ) extend the length of the inner surface of each finger stall. 
         [0021]    The glove can be made out of a polychloroprene material which is soft textured, heat resistant and water resistant such as Neoprene which has a burn point of 260 degrees C. (500 degrees Fahrenheit). 
         [0022]    As shown in  FIGS. 1-8 , secured to each finger stall of the first shell section inwardly thereof is a protective covering that generally faces and overlies the inner surface of each finger stall of first shell section of the palm side designated as ( 56 ,  146 ,  350 , and  201 ). Each protective covering is made of a heat and tear resistant elastomer material. The covering can be made out of an elastomer material that is durable and will not tear such as silicone rubber which can deal with temperatures between −67 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit. The glove is made of a tear resistant fiber. 
         [0023]    The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.