Sharon Elizabeth May

US Patent:

51878151, Feb 23, 1993

Filed:

Jun 25, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/542873

Inventors:

Joseph A. Stern - Hampton VA
Stephen L. Green - Newport News VA
Charles B. King - Hampton VA
Sharon B. May - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Medev Corporation - Newport News VA

International Classification:

A41D 1900

US Classification:

2161R

Abstract:

A glove for use by medical personnel which is adapted to help prevent accidental injuries when handling needles includes a first discrete layer of flexible material which has a pore size smaller than the diameter of a needle. The first layer forms a glove with an optional opening in the fingerprint area of the index finger stall and middle finger stall. The glove also includes a second discrete layer of flexible material which also has a pore size which is smaller than the diameter of a needle. This second layer is permanently attached to selected areas of the first layer. The selected areas comprise all of the thumb stall, and lateral sides of the index finger stall and middle finger stall. Preferably, the fingernail region is not covered by the second layer and backsides of the first distal joint portion of the index and middle finger stall are covered. A V-opening for the back side of the glove includes two distinct fastening devices.