ES2323350A1 - Neoprene gloves covered with polyamide for use in sports - Google Patents

Abstract

Made from a sheet of neoprene (1) which is punched by hand with a predetermined template, depending on the model, thereby supplying the shape of the glove (9), which is similar to the shape of standard gloves (9), but leaves the medial and distal phalanges of the fingers (11) bare. Said sheet (1) is covered with one or two layers of polyamide (2) by means of a thermal-sealing system. Although it is not a feature of all models, the back is normally formed by a double mesh of nylon (5). An interdigital elastic textile (6) joins these two meshes (5) to the neoprene. The finger (11) ends have a edging (8). In the wrist zone a velcro strip (4) closes the glove and is finished in a narrow strip of polyamide (2).

Description

Neoprene gloves covered with polyamide For use in sports.

The present invention relates to gloves for sports use, made of neoprene and polyamide coated. He  Neoprene, common name of polychloroprene, is a polymer of chloroprene elastomer. It is the object of it to have some gloves for use in sports that are capable of maintaining their status Initial for years. The main features of said Initial state is flexibility and elasticity. Another important  advantage to highlight is its hygiene, since being the water repellent Neoprene its easy cleaning, rinsing and fast drying minimizes the fixation of microbial agents to your tissue and the consequent presence of unpleasant odors. The areas covered with Polyamide, by its composition, makes the gloves very breathable Another important advantage is due to the own nature of the neoprene: its hypoallergenic character. Bliss property gives the gloves a pleasant and comfortable touch to At the same time, good protection in the areas it covers. Yes to it joins the fact that the grip of the neoprene to most of the both dry and wet surfaces is unbeatable and that is a excellent thermal insulator, the object of the present invention It is perfectly justified.

It has its field of application in the industry of gloves, specifically sports gloves and even more specifically neoprene gloves for sports.

Numerous gloves are known in the market with sports purposes, built in different materials both Synthetic, such as rayon, nylon, latex or natural as skin, cotton, rubber The use of silicone gels or breathable membranes, and some for specific sports, serve for this, as an example, scuba diving or cycling.

The use of cotton fabrics, skins or synthetic materials in the development of gloves, presents as main disadvantage its poor stability, since they lose the characteristics of its initial state quickly with use. The elasticity, flexibility or hygiene of this type of gloves they get lost quickly over time and their use, over time that wear out or bulge, accumulating odors or dirt.

Neoprene gloves are also known for use surgical, such as those described in the European patent translation ES 2 208 747 T3, developed to combat allergic responses produced by medical rubber gloves made of natural rubber in people predisposed to develop an allergic reaction to latex.  Part of the medical literature has suggested that the response to Allergen is especially high in the use of rubber gloves in areas of medicine, due to the continuous exposure of health professionals. However, resistance to do without Natural latex has always been associated with sensation unpleasant, or different, from all other synthetic offers, including neoprene, silicones and other types of materials.

Neoprene surgical gloves now in the market have not had the desired acceptance and popularity, because they give a feeling of compression and consequently reduce flexibility of users' hands, preferring these the Soft touch for use in the field of surgery. Hence the neoprene surgical glove try to give a soft feeling equal to or better than the usual surgery glove built in natural latex But the neoprene surgical glove is very different from that used in sports, since this one does not claim the Skin insulation, but the best hand grip, motives why neoprene sports gloves fail to cover the fingertips

In this same sense, document ES 2 263 270 T3 refers to gloves made from copolymers of neoprene for medical use free of the need to dust with talc, puncture resistant, tensile, tensile 500% and stretching until breakage, also presenting a insignificant discoloration and minimal adhesiveness to themselves and to the conditioning materials of the glove, after its irradiation sterilization.

The advantages that neoprene offers for Sports gloves proposed herein are based on the fact that maintain their own flexibility and elasticity characteristics of their initial state for years, that is to say they are of a stability very superior. They are also easy to clean, clear and fast. drying, since the neoprene is water repellent, which entails a greater hygiene, absence of odors, collaborating in it also the polyamide that covers them, which makes them very breathable. Your touch It is pleasant and comfortable while conferring a good protection in the areas it covers. Another advantage of neoprene is its Unbeatable grip on both dry and wet surfaces. It is also an excellent thermal insulator. If this is added the specific properties of the neoprene we will have gloves that resist degradation due to sun, ozone and weather, which it has acceptable resistance to solvents and chemical agents, which It is resistant to damage caused by bending and twisting.

Neoprene gloves coated with polyamide for use in sports object of the present invention are constituted from a sheet of neoprene that is hand cut on a  determined template, according to model, to give rise to the shape of the glove, which is morphologically similar to that of gloves common, but exposing the middle and distal phalanges of fingers. Said sheet is coated by one or on both sides of polyamide using a heat sealing system and has different thicknesses according to the piece to be made.

Normally, the back is configured by nylon, this one forming a double mesh with an internal face conformed by pores of 0.5 mm and another exterior of pores ellipsoidal whose axes have 2 to 4 mm. respectively. Between the fingers, these two meshes are joined to the neoprene by an elastic fabric composed of 80% polyamide and 20% elastane. This double mesh to while protecting, it greatly facilitates the perspiration of the hand. Nylon parts are obtained by the same process of die cut than neoprene. The referred nylon parts with its grid structure is sewn to neoprene and elastic fabric between the fingers, disposing on the back of the hand, making thus possible a better aeration of the limb by not covering Neoprene an area that does not suffer contact with the object. Other detail it is the fact that the end of the fingers is trimmed in the area extreme of the fingers, preventing the tissue from degrading as it is a high friction zone.

The closure, by velcro, is done in the wrist area where a finish consisting of a narrow polyamide band. The polyamide coating can be smooth or rugged relief.

The neoprene sheets that they are destined to reinforce the palmar area of the gloves, being able to these are not coated with polyamide. In case of being the Polyamide thickness is 2 mm. The neoprene that forms the Reinforcement foils and thumb show rugged relief.

The glove is added by sewing different pieces and accessories, such as the thumb, the bridges intended to accommodate the fingers, the neoprene band that surround the thumb, the velcro that forms the closure system, adding a piece of neoprene, previously punched, 2 mm thick, in order to reinforce the palm of the hand. This piece In addition to sewing, it is glued with a contact adhesive along of its surface, being able to take various forms.

In a different embodiment of the invention, they incorporate metallic clips to the gloves that allow their Velcro replacement closure. For this the neoprene is bored in the area intended for this purpose and by pressure the clips are fixed automatic In this embodiment the glove is cut in the form of mittens of trimmed fingers, fixing the clips, some on the ends of the central zone and others, in turn, at the ends of a piece that bends over itself at the level of the openings of the fingers to close by means of said system, thus leaving the mitt ready to enter the fingers. The clips fit the two pieces with insert or pressure lock.

Alternatively the outer face of the area The palm of the glove can be reinforced in its central part with a 2 mm ellipsoidal piece of neoprene, attached entirely to the First sheet and sewn on the periphery. In this case it is die cut with an elliptical central zone and wings-shaped extensions, on Both Sides. On these wings a velcro is sewn, which will be the that allows, when folding the glove on itself, that it can be close for use, by entering the hand through the channel that this form. Your final disposition will be on the palm of the hand.

In another embodiment it is the sheet of neoprene which has some extensions that form some bridges when sewing, allowing to accommodate the fingers of the hand, the proximal part being straight as a continuation of the wings and the closure system also by velcro on the wings.

As for the thickness of the neoprene and the dimensions it must be said that these may differ between different models, depending on the resistance and areas of the hand to cover, always respecting the structure and shape of each model. Also the palm reinforcement, like the wings, can encompass and protect a larger area in the palm of the hand. Also the size Velcro may differ between models and others, depending on the greater or lesser support that is desired.

An alternative embodiment presents a band which originates from the inner wing of the glove and is inserted into the middle of the edge next to the glove, so that when it is close, surround your thumb giving it more coverage, protection and hand grip.

In another embodiment, the wings and center cover much of the wrist, and the die is open just below of the thumb, which allows to add pasted and later sewn the piece of neoprene that will form the finger. When the piece is closes is like gloves on the hand, leaving the discovered the knuckles and much of the fingers. The part of Neoprene that is in contact with the fingers is trimmed in order to give greater protection and therefore duration to material.

Reference is made below to some figures which, for the best understanding of the above, show a way non-exclusive concrete for the realization of neoprene gloves object of the proposed invention:

- Figure 1: View of the palm of the glove neoprene

- Figure 2: View of the back of the glove neoprene

In these figures, the following stand out numbered items:

one)

Neoprene foil

2)

Internal Polyamide Band heat sealed

5)

Breathable nylon double mesh

6)

Interdigital stretch fabric

7)

Narrow polyamide band

8)

Finger edging

9)

Glove

A preferred embodiment of the invention is constructed from a sheet of neoprene (1) that is punched to hand with a specific template, depending on the model, giving rise to the shape of the glove (9), which is similar to the shape of gloves common, but exposing the middle and distal phalanges of fingers. Said sheet (1) is covered by one or both sides of polyamide (2) by a system of thermo-sealed and has different thicknesses according to the piece to perform.

The back is formed by a double mesh of Nylon (5) breathable with the inner face formed by pores 0.5 mm and the external ellipsoidal pores whose axes have 2 and 4 mm respectively. An interdigital elastic fabric (6) 80% polyamide compound plus 20% elastane joins these two meshes (5) to the neoprene. This double mesh (5) while protecting, greatly facilitates the perspiration of the hand. The pieces of Nylon (5) are obtained by the same die-cutting process as those of neoprene (1). The referred pieces of nylon (5) with structure of grid are sewn to neoprene (1) and interdigital elastic fabric (6), disposing on the back of the hand, thus making possible a  better aeration of the limb by not covering neoprene a area that does not suffer contact with the object. Another detail is the fact that the end of the fingers has a border (8) in the area  extreme of these, preventing the tissue from degrading as this is a  high friction zone

The closure, by velcro is done in the area of the wrist where a finish is made with a narrow band of polyamide (7). In the different embodiments in which the Neoprene (1) is covered with polyamide (2) only on one side, the left uncoated can be smooth or embossed rough.

The neoprene sheets are also punched (1) which are intended to reinforce the palmar area of the gloves (9), without that they are covered with polyamide. In such case the thickness of the polyamide is 2 mm. In one of the models this same sheet  It is used to make the thumb. The neoprene that forms the Reinforcement foils and thumb show rugged relief.

Each glove can be added by sewn different pieces and accessories, such as the thumb, the bridges intended to accommodate the fingers, the neoprene band that  surrounds the thumb, the velcro (4) that forms the closure system, adding a piece of neoprene (1), previously punched out, of 2 mm thick, in order to reinforce the palm of the hand. This In addition to sewing, it is glued with a contact adhesive along its surface, being able to take various forms.

Claims (2)

1. Neoprene gloves covered with polyamide for use in sports, consisting of a neoprene sheet that is hand cut with a specific template, resulting in the shape of the glove, which is similar to the shape of common gloves, exposing the middle and distal phalanges of the fingers, characterized in that said sheet is covered by one or both sides of polyamide by means of a thermo-sealing system. The back is formed by a double mesh of nylon being the inner face formed by pores of 0.5 mm and the external by ellipsoidal pores whose axes are 2 and 4 mm. respectively. An interdigital elastic fabric composed of 80% polyamide plus 20% elastane joins these two meshes to the neoprene This double mesh while protecting, facilitates the hand perspiration. The nylon pieces are obtained by the same die cutting process as the neoprene ones and are sewn to the neoprene and interdigital elastic tissue, arranged in the back of the hand (10), thus making possible a better aeration of the limb by not covering an area that does not suffer from neoprene contact with the object. The referred pieces of nylon can Present grid structure. The end of the fingers presents a edging in the extreme area of these, preventing the degradation of the fabric being this an area of high friction. The closure, by velcro, is done in the wrist area where a narrow band finish is made polyamide, this band can be smooth or embossed rough. 2. Neoprene gloves covered with polyamide for use in sports according to claim 1, characterized in that in a different embodiment metal clips are incorporated into the gloves that allow their closure in replacement of the velcro. To this end, the neoprene is punctured in the area destined for this purpose and by means of pressure, the automatic clips are fixed, fitting them either with an insert or a pressure lock.