1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to an armored glove finger and gloves therefrom so as to resist inadvertent punctures or cuts. More particularly, the armored glove fingers are utilized in and/or with latex gloves to prevent infection of the wearer.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Numerous attempts have been made to provide protection against inadvertent cuts and puncture wounds in the handling and/or utilization of sharp implements, for instance:
U.S. Pat. No. 1,916,921, to Dougan, discloses a thumb protector comprising a rubber finger cot having a thickened portion embedded with lead particles.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,039,505, to Vollmer, discloses a finger protector comprising a rubber cot having a metal mesh embedded in the rubber.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,214,321, to Nuwayser, discloses a glove for use with organic solvents that is made of a flexible multilaminated sheet comprising an outer abrasion-resistant polymer layer, a pin-hole-free aluminum foil layer and an inner heat-sealable thermoplastic polymer material.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,526,828, to Fogt et al., discloses a protective material comprising a base layer composed of textile material, an intermediate layer composed of a cut-resistant material having intermeshing strands defining pores therebetween and an outer layer composed of solid, elastomeric material which retards penetration by liquid. The elastomeric material covers and is bonded to the base layer which prevents passage entirely therethrough by liquid elastomeric material but permits partial penetration. The solid elastomeric material extends through the pores of the intermediate layer and encapsulates the strands thereof.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,646,796, to Scholl, discloses a self-bonding tubular bandage of knitted fabric.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,847,005, to Bourne, discloses a surgical dressing comprising a fingertip pad over which a flexible member is wrapped with the seam passing over the top and side of the finger.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,263,681, to Nechtow et al., discloses a finger cot comprising layers of rubber and fabric that provide increased traction for a surgeon's finger.
Nonetheless, there is still a need for a glove which provides both protection from inadvertent cuts and punctures and sufficient "feel" to allow dependence on the sense of touch.