Patent ID: 8887314

Claim:
A wearable device for a user, said device comprising: a material comprising an index finger covering portion having a tubular shape with a closed distal end to completely enclose only the entire index finger, a thumb covering portion having a tubular shape with a closed distal end to completely enclose only the entire thumb, and a skin webbing covering portion with a closed distal end to completely enclose only the entire skin webbing extending between the thumb and the index finger, the skin webbing covering portion connecting the index finger covering portion to the thumb covering portion; a wristband physically spaced apart from said material such that the skin between said material and said wristband is uncovered, said wristband being releasably connected to the user's wrist; and a securing device extending between, and physically connected to, each of said material and said wristband; wherein said material has a smooth inner surface and a textured outer surface; such that said outer surface creates a more pronounced venial presentation and facilitates the gripping of a patient's skin to increase the efficiency of needle penetration; such that said inner surface is configured to facilitate donning and removal of said device; and such that said device is sufficiently durable to protect the user from receiving a puncture wound.