US3633216A
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Surgical glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-11
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A rubber surgical glove formed of relatively thin material to provide maximum tactility and ease of manipulation having at least one entire finger portion made with a double thickness to prevent puncture and the passage therethrough of contamination.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Schonholtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:00
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0055; A41D19/0082; A41D19/0096; A41D19/0058; A61; A61B; A61B42/00; A61B42/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A surgical glove comprising, in combination; a one-piece rubber glove body including a lower hand-covering portion and five finger stalls, at least one of said stalls being of greater wall thickness than the remaining stalls and said lower handcovering portion having the same wall thickness as said remaining stalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A surgical glove comprising, in combination; a one-piece rubber glove body including a lower hand-covering portion and five finger stalls, at least one of said stalls being of greater wall thickness than the remaining stalls and said lower handcovering portion having the same wall thickness as said remaining stalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the glove of claim 1, wherein at least the index finger stall is of greater wall thickness than said remaining stalls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the glove of claim 1, wherein at least the thumb stall is of greater wall thickness than said remaining stalls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
In the glove of claim 1, wherein the greater wall thickness is provided by means of a separate digit cover vulcanized to said finger stall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
In the glove of claim 4, said cover being a coating of latex cured and vulcanized to the outer face of its associated finger stall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A surgical glove comprising a rubber glove body, a cover of the same material over at least one digit member of the glove body complemental to and spaced slightly from the major portion of the digit member to provide a clearance space therebetween, and a contrast color indicator substance filling said clearance space and capable of escaping therefrom to the external face of the cover through any fortuitous piercing or rupture thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A surgical glove comprising a rubber glove body, a cover of the same material over at least one digit member of the glove body complemental to and spaced slightly from the major portion of the digit member to provide a clearance space therebetween, and a contrast color indicator substance filling said clearance space and capable of escaping therefrom to the external face of the cover through any fortuitous piercing or rupture thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A surgical glove as in claim 6 and further including an antibacterial substance mixed with said color indicator substance.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |