EP0760608A1 - Manche de protection - Google Patents

Manche de protection

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EP0760608A1
EP0760608A1 EP95917836A EP95917836A EP0760608A1 EP 0760608 A1 EP0760608 A1 EP 0760608A1 EP 95917836 A EP95917836 A EP 95917836A EP 95917836 A EP95917836 A EP 95917836A EP 0760608 A1 EP0760608 A1 EP 0760608A1
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Prior art keywords
sleeve
layer
protective sleeve
absoφtive
fastening means
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English (en)
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EP0760608A4 (fr
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Anastasia Fragomeli
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B17/00—Protective clothing affording protection against heat or harmful chemical agents or for use at high altitudes
    • A62B17/006—Protective clothing affording protection against heat or harmful chemical agents or for use at high altitudes against contamination from chemicals, toxic or hostile environments; ABC suits
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/08—Arm or hand

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a sleeve for protecting the arms of a wearer from contact with liquids that otherwise might have an adverse effect on the skin of the user.
  • gloves that include a layer for retaining water on the outside of a water impermeable layer.
  • the water retaining layer however is simply on the glove to act in much the same way as a sponge, so as to apply cleaning preparation without having separately to use a sponge.
  • Examples of such suggestions can be found in British patent application GB2113977 and British application GB 899016.
  • Scourer pads have also been suggested for use with such gloves, to add to their usefulness such as in British patent application GB2033731 or as in British Patent 21343171 to Koumbas.
  • These gloves however are primarily concerned with applying cleaning fluid to the surface that requires cleaning, and have no regard for the more awkward problem of liquid running down a raised arm. In fact the use of such gloves exacerbates the problem because larger amounts of liquid are temporarily retained and progressively released down the arm.
  • the invention could be said to reside in a protective sleeve including fastening means to fasten around an arm of a wearer so as to be retained in position, said protective sleeve including an inner layer of water proof material extending the length of the sleeve, an outermost layer of abso ⁇ tive material covering said inner layer circumferentially so as to retard liquid run off along the sleeve, said sleeve extending to the upper arm of the user.
  • the fastening means may be in the form of an elasticised section that fits around the wrist of the wearer.
  • the sleeve is fitted over the arm and secured, and wate ⁇ roof gloves are fitted over the outer end of the sleeve so that there is considerable overlap consequently a sealing fit of the sleeve over the arm is not required.
  • the fastening means might include a loop that hooks over the thumb of a user, thereby preventing travel of the sleeve away from the hand.
  • the abso ⁇ tive layer is substantially coextensive with the water proof layer.
  • the sleeve is formed from a laminate of wate ⁇ roof and abso ⁇ tive material, the laminate being produced before the sleeve is formed.
  • the abso ⁇ tive material may simply be adhered to a wate ⁇ roof sleeve with a suitable plastics adhesive.
  • the abso ⁇ tive material may be of any material that is abso ⁇ tive, and generally it is intended that the sleeve is re-useable, the abso ⁇ tive material is accordingly preferably somewhat resistant to water and/or the Uquid being used and may be of a woven fabric. It may be desired to have rather thicker abso ⁇ tive material however not co-extensive with the sleeve but rather formed in bands formed around the sleeve. The abso ⁇ tive material of these bands may be in the form of a sponge-like material.
  • the wate ⁇ roof material is preferably a plastics or rubber material, such as are already used for protective sleeves, or gloves.
  • the plastics of the sleeves is of a material that whilst water resistant is stiU able to allow passage of some air so that the sleeve is breathable.
  • chemicaUy resistant layer is also provided which is resistant to chemicals for which the sleeve is intended for use with.
  • the chemicaUy resistant layer may be separate from the wate ⁇ roof layer or it may be integral with it.
  • the protective sleeve integrally with a glove. It is envisaged that the glove portion would not include an abso ⁇ tive layer, because the abso ⁇ tive layer would lead to an increase in liquid spiUing down the sleeve.
  • Figure 1 is an iUustration of a first embodiment of the protective sleeve fitted to the arm of a wearer with the hand proximal portion of the sleeve fitted under a pair of water proof gloves,
  • Figure 2 is a cross sectional detaU of the first embodiment showing the laminate between the wate ⁇ roof material and the abso ⁇ tive layer and formation of an elasticised end,
  • Figure 3 is an iUustration of a second embodiment of the protective sleeve fitted to an arm of a wearer the hand proximal portion of the sleeve extending just past the elbow of the wearer
  • Figure 4 is detaU of both ends of the second embodiment showing constructional detail of the ends of the sleeve and the method of keeping the wate ⁇ roof and the absorbent layer together
  • Figure 5 is an iUustration of a third embodiment having an integral glove to cover the hand the glove portion not having any abso ⁇ tive covering, and the abso ⁇ tive layer being kept in close proximity with the water proof layer by use of a pluraUty of spaced apart contacts.
  • Figure 6 is a cross sectional view showing detaU of the means of keeping the wate ⁇ roof and absorbent layers together
  • Figure 7 is a view of a fourth embodiment of the invention wherein bands of abso ⁇ tive material are spaced along the length of the sleeve, and
  • Figure 8 is a cross sectional view showing detaUs of the bands of abso ⁇ tive material connected to the wate ⁇ roof layer.
  • the protective sleeve of this invention comprises an inner layer (1) of wate ⁇ roof material extending along the length of the sleeve, and an outermost layer (2) of abso ⁇ tive material that covers the inner layer circumferentiaUy, so that Uquid running along the length of the sleeve absorbs into the abso ⁇ tive layer and the running off is at least retarded.
  • the first embodiment Ulustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2 comprises two layers, a water proof plastics layer 1 on an inside of the sleeve that acts as a support for an abso ⁇ tive layer 2.
  • An outer end of the plastics layer is folded over and an elastic member 3 is inserted in the channel 4 so formed.
  • the channel is sewn closed.
  • the elasticised outer, hand proximal end (5) of the sleeve acts to hold the sleeve in position on the wrist of the user.
  • the inner, or hand distal (6) end of the sleeve extends to the shoulder of the user, and is also elasticised in a manner simUar to that on the hand proximal end to be retained on the shoulder of the user.
  • a further fastening means for the inner end for example it may be desired to have a band extending from the inner end around the shoulder of the user, so as to maintain the sleeve as high up on the arm as is practicable.
  • the length of the sleeve is iUustrated as being up to the shoulder.
  • the abso ⁇ tive material shown in this embodiment is substantiaUy coextensive with the plastics material, except at the outer end of the sleeve there is no abso ⁇ tive material covering the elasticised portion, so that liquid is not retained on the stitching of the sleeve. It is to be understood that the invention also encompasses forms where the abso ⁇ tive material is not co-extensive with the water-proof material.
  • the abso ⁇ tive material in this embodiment is a flannel material adhered to a plastics sleeve using an adhesive layer (7) .
  • a laminate so formed is preferable to having the flannel separate from the plastics material, because where there is no laminate type structure there are portions of the sleeve where the flannel material is not in contact with the plastics material and the Uquid can progress along the sleeve much more rapidly.
  • the sleeve In use the sleeve is fitted onto the arm of the user and the hand distal end (6) is secured to the shoulder, which term is intended to include the upper parts of the arm close to the shoulder. The hand distal portion of the sleeve is securely fitted to the wrist. A water proof glove is then put on and the sleeve and glove is ready for use.
  • the sleeve When the arm is raised the sleeve is particularly effective, in that water or other cleaning Uquid wiU run off the glove onto the sleeve and become absorbed by the flannel of the abso ⁇ tive layer. It wiU be understood the capacity of the sleeve to absorb liquid is not infinite and that where great amounts of liquid are to be used then the moisture wiU exceed the capacity of the outer layer to absorb.
  • a plastics layer Whilst a plastics layer is used on the flannel, it may be preferred to coat the flannel or other abso ⁇ tive layer with a water impermeable coating thereby forming an impermeable layer.
  • a second embodiment of the invention is Ulustrated in Figures 3 and 4.
  • This comprises a plastics layer (1) which is quite separate from the water abso ⁇ tive layer (2).
  • This sleeve is intended more as a disposable sleeve so that the outer layer is simply a layer of abso ⁇ tive paper. Instead of having the two layers adhered together the layers are joined only at the two ends (5, 6) of the sleeve.
  • An elasticised band (4) as weU as aUgned ends of the plastics and paper layer are over sewn together, as is best seen in figure 4.
  • WhUst it is a sUght disadvantage that the two layers are not contacted together, there is still sufficient contact between the two layers along the length of the sleeve such that moisture does no simply soak through the abso ⁇ tive layer close to the glove and run along the plastics layer with minimal moisture abso ⁇ tion.
  • the two layers do not represent to weU formed cyUnders, but they have a considerable number of folds and curves as a result of the complex shape of a dynamic arm and consequently a great number of contacts are made between the two layers.
  • the length of the sleeve is somewhat shorter than that of the first embodiment, and extends past the elbow of users.
  • the hand proximal end of this embodiment is intended to end approximately half way between the elbow and the shoulder. This is found to be a considerably more comfortable arrangement to wear, leading to more secure fitting around the upper part of the arm. GeneraUy when the arm is lifted to during cleaning, generally the elbow is still bent, so that generally the greatest amount of water flow is on the forearm of the user, only very rarely does Uquid contact the upper arm.
  • a third embodiment of the invention is iUustrated in Figures 5 and 6.
  • This embodiment comprises a combined sleeve and glove (13).
  • the glove comprises a suitable water resistant material that is sufficiently robust to withstand the use to which it is to be put.
  • a sleeve portion (14) of the glove comprises a water resistant layer that is integrally formed with the glove portion.
  • the absorbent layer is formed onto the sleeve portion by a heat welding process giving a stippled look.
  • the heat welds (15) being patterned over the sleeve.
  • the hand distal portion of the sleeve is gathered as for the other Ulustrated embodiments and has an elasticised band attached.
  • This embodiment has the advantage that separate gloves need not be used, and that only one item needs to be donned for each arm and hand.
  • the glove portion is not covered with an abso tive layer because that would lead to a greater supply of residual liquid to run off down the sleeve.
  • One difficulty however is that different sizes may be needed depending on the hand size of the user.
  • the iUustrated third embodiment shows a sleeve portion that extend to past the elbow of a user and not to the shoulder, it may be desired to have a shoulder length sleeve portion in connection with a glove.
  • the stippled heat welded double layer is advantageous in that the two layers are held in close proximity whilst not requiring the expense of forming an adhesive layer therebetween or a laminate. It is also to be understood that this material may be used in embodiment of the sleeve having no glove and that other double layers may also be used. Furthermore the sleeve portion need not be integraUy formed with the glove and may be joined provided that the join is water proofed.
  • a fourth embodiment of the invention is iUustrated in Figures 7 and 8.
  • the water proof layer (1) forms the sleeve.
  • the absorbent layer is provided in the form of bands (20) that are spaced apart longitudinaUy along the sleeve.
  • the bands of abso ⁇ tive material comprise a sponge material and are shown as being considerably thicker than the abso ⁇ tive layers shown in the other embodiments.
  • the bands of sponge are approximately 7mm thick.
  • This embodiment has the capacity for absorbing a considerable volume of water.
  • Each of the bands acts as a barrier to flow of Uquid where a greater quantity of Uquid is anticipated.
  • the bands act to spread the flow of water lateraUy so that unlike where a layer of abso ⁇ tive paper is used streams of water wiU be rapidly spread and more easily absorbed.
  • This sleeve is shown as the same length as that of the third embodiment and as with the third embodiment this may also take the form of a shoulder length sleeve.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Toxicology (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Emergency Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
  • Outer Garments And Coats (AREA)

Abstract

Une manche de protection comprend une attache (6) permettant de tenir la manche en place sur le bras de l'utilisateur. La manche s'étend jusqu'au haut du bras de l'utilisateur. La manche de protection comprend une couche interne (1) en matière imperméable à l'eau s'étendant sur toute sa longueur et une couche externe (2) en matière absorbante couvrant la couche interne sur sa circonférence. La couche externe retarde le liquide s'écoulant le long de la manche.
EP95917836A 1994-05-12 1995-05-11 Manche de protection Ceased EP0760608A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPM5576/94 1994-05-12
AUPM5576A AUPM557694A0 (en) 1994-05-12 1994-05-12 A protective sleeve
PCT/AU1995/000277 WO1995031118A1 (fr) 1994-05-12 1995-05-11 Manche de protection

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EP0760608A1 true EP0760608A1 (fr) 1997-03-12
EP0760608A4 EP0760608A4 (fr) 1997-07-30

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JP (1) JPH10504065A (fr)
AU (1) AUPM557694A0 (fr)
CA (1) CA2190008A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO1995031118A1 (fr)

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BR202016005190U2 (pt) * 2016-03-09 2016-09-13 Jorge Michel Ribera dispositivo maleável descartável para proteção de antebraço
WO2019222164A1 (fr) * 2018-05-14 2019-11-21 Surgibox Inc. Manchons stériles pour systèmes chirurgicaux portatifs
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AUPM557694A0 (en) 1994-06-02
CA2190008A1 (fr) 1995-11-23
JPH10504065A (ja) 1998-04-14

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