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WO2004093580A2 - Procedes, appareil et articles manufactures se rapportant a un gant en mousse - Google Patents

Procedes, appareil et articles manufactures se rapportant a un gant en mousse Download PDF

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WO2004093580A2
WO2004093580A2 PCT/US2004/012473 US2004012473W WO2004093580A2 WO 2004093580 A2 WO2004093580 A2 WO 2004093580A2 US 2004012473 W US2004012473 W US 2004012473W WO 2004093580 A2 WO2004093580 A2 WO 2004093580A2
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Elaine Dillard
Richard W. Pewitt
William A. Williams
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D19/00—Gloves
    • A41D19/0055—Plastic or rubber gloves
    • A41D19/0058—Three-dimensional gloves
    • A41D19/0065—Three-dimensional gloves with a textile layer underneath

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  • This invention is directed to methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for an article of clothing, and more precisely relates to methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for providing a foam glove.
  • Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture according to various aspects and embodiments according to the invention address some or all of these issues and combinations of them. They do so by providing in at least one aspect of the invention, a method for manufacturing a textile supported foam glove.
  • the method includes applying a first component to a portion of a textile shell, applying a second component to the portion of the textile shell, wherein a polymeric coating adheres to the textile shell, the polymeric coating comprising a base polymer with a sufficient amount of air mixed with the base polymer to lower the density of the base polymer between about 10 to 50% of the original density of the base polymer.
  • an apparatus for manufacturing a textile supported foam glove includes a glove form adapted for receiving a textile shell with a surface for receiving a polymeric coating, wherein the polymeric coating is supported in part by the surface of the textile shell, the polymeric coating including a base polymer with a sufficient amount of air mixed with the base polymer to lower the density of the base polymer between about 10 to 50% of the original density of the base polymer.
  • another aspect of the invention provides an article of manufacture including a textile shell with a surface, a polymeric coating, wherein the polymeric coating is supported in part by the surface of the textile shell, the polymeric coating including a base polymer with a sufficient amount of air mixed with the base polymer to lower the density of the base polymer between about 10 to 50% of the original density of the base polymer.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of an article of manufacture in accordance with various disclosed embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a manufacturing process for use with an associated apparatus to provide a textile supported foam glove in accordance with various disclosed embodiments of the invention.
  • the invention is directed to methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for providing a textile supported foam glove.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an article of manufacture in accordance with various disclosed embodiments of the invention.
  • the article is a textile supported polymeric glove 100 with an enhanced grip 102.
  • An example of a material for a suitable textile shell to support the glove 100 can include, but is not limited to, nylon, polyester, aramid, cotton, wool, rayon, acrylic, and blended yarns.
  • Examples of a suitable polymer for the glove 100 can include, but are not limited to, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, polymer latex VTLA, Synthomer 48C40, Synthomer 6000, Dupont Neoprene 750, Witcobond 506, Barrier Pro 2000, and natural latex.
  • An exemplary article of manufacture is a glove manufactured and distributed by Best Manufacturing Company under the trademark Zorb-ITTM.
  • a coated fabric such as a textile fabric with a polymeric coating can be produced in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
  • the enhanced grip 102 of the glove 100 is provided by a soft, malleable, air whipped, polymeric film coating 104 applied to a glove liner or textile shell 106. Air cells within the film coating 104 provide the film coating 104 with a relative softness that adsorbs liquids that would ordinarily interfere with surface-to-surface contact necessary for sufficient grip of an object with the glove 100.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a manufacturing process for use with an associated apparatus to provide a textile supported foam glove in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • a process or method 200 for making a textile supported foam glove, such as the glove 100 described in FIG. 1, begins at block 202.
  • Block 202 is followed by block 204, in which a glove form (not shown) is heated to approximately 100°F - 130°F (37.8°C - 54.4°C).
  • a suitable glove form can be a metal hand shaped former. Conventional heating equipment can be used to increase or decrease the temperature of the glove form as needed.
  • Block 204 is followed by block 206, in which a textile shell, such as 106 shown in FIG. 1, is placed on the glove form designed for the specific style of dipping to be applied.
  • a suitable textile shell can be a 4/70 denier nylon yarn, knitted on a 15 gauge Shima Seki knitting machine. Other types of textiles, fabrics, and shells can be used in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • Block 206 is followed by block 208, in which the textile shell 106 is dipped into a first dip tank containing a coagulant-type solution such as a calcium nitrate formulation.
  • a first dip tank is pre-prepared containing a coagulant-type solution such as water, calcium nitrate, and surfactant.
  • the calcium nitrate formulation in this example has a specific gravity between approximately 1.00 to 1.10, and a preferred specific gravity of approximately 1.05, with the following components: approximately 5.0% by weight CA(NO 3 ) 2 ; approximately 0.02% Triton X-100 (surfactant), distributed by the Union Carbide Corporation; and approximately 94.5% water.
  • the textile shell 106 can then be sprayed with or dipped into the coagulant-type solution in the first dip tank. Block 208 is followed by block 210, in which after applying the coagulant-type solution to the initially coated textile shell, the initially coated textile shell is dried.
  • the initially coated textile shell 106 can be air dried for approximately 1 - 5 minutes, and preferably air dried for approximately 3 minutes total.
  • the glove form with the initially coated textile shell 106 can be hung or otherwise supported with the fingers of the initially coated textile shell 106 extending downward for approximately 1.5 minutes, and then the glove form positions the fingers of the initially coated textile shell 106 extending upward for another 1.5 minutes. Other times and positions can be utilized in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • Block 210 is followed by block 212, in which the initially coated textile shell is dipped into a second dip tank.
  • a second dip tank is pre-prepared containing a foamed polymeric compound with a lowered density of approximately 10 - 50% by weight, preferably reduced by approximately 30% by weight from the original density of the base polymer.
  • a suitable polymeric compound can contain components in the respective approximate ranges and preferred amounts described in Table 1 below. Table 1: Suitable Polymeric Compound
  • the Reichhold 68079 nitrile latex is a base polymer for the polymeric compound, and provides softness and foam stability.
  • suitable base polymers can include, but are not limited to, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, polymer latex VTLA, Synthomer 48C40, Synthomer 6000, Dupont Neoprene 750, Witcobond 506, Barrier Pro 2000, and natural latex.
  • Potassium hydroxide is a stabilizer and pH modifier for the polymeric compound.
  • Other types of suitable materials similar to potassium hydroxide can include, but are not limited to, ammonia hydroxide, AMP 95, and sodium hydroxide.
  • Zinc oxide provides crosslinking of the Reichhold 68079 nitrile latex, or other suitable base polymer, for improved physical properties.
  • suitable materials similar to zinc oxide can include, but are not limited to, sulfur, and ZMTI.
  • the Dowfax 2A1 (dophenyl sulfonate derivative) disperses and maintains size and distribution of air cells in the polymeric compound, and is a foam stabilizer and leveling agent.
  • Other types of suitable materials similar to Dowfax 2A1 can include, but are not limited to, Aerosol DPOS-45, Rhodocal DSB, Sandet ALH.
  • the Tego 4710 (polyether modified polysiloxane) is a heat sensitizer that gels the polymeric compound in the presence of heat to form a relatively stable film.
  • Other types of suitable materials similar to Tego 4710 can include, but are not limited to, Coag WS, and Tego 4910.
  • the Michemlube 124 is a microcrystalline paraffin wax and detackifies the finished polymeric film, and is a plasticizer, anti-ozonant, and anti-block agent.
  • Other types of suitable materials similar to Michemlube 124 can include, but are not limited to, Chemcor Paraffin 60.
  • Octojett 588 is a colorant for the polymeric compound.
  • Other types of suitable materials similar to Octojett 588 can include, but are not limited to,
  • Alcogum HPT/Bermocoll EHM polyacrylate, ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
  • HPT/Bermocoll EHM polyacrylate, ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
  • the viscosity of the foam is approximately 1800-2400 centipoise at ambient temperature or 1800 mPa.
  • Other types of suitable materials similar to Alcogum similar to Alcogum
  • HPT/Bermocoll EHM include, but are not limited to, Alcogum AN 10, and Optigel LX.
  • Air is then added or whipped, or otherwise added, into the polymeric compound causing air entrainment of foaming within the compound.
  • Density of the polymeric compound can be lowered to a range of approximately 10 - 50% by weight. Preferably, the density is lowered to approximately 30% by weight.
  • an 8 fluid ounce (0.23 liter) amount of polymeric compound ordinarily weighs approximately 0.62 lbs. (280 grams).
  • a foamed polymeric compound results weighing approximately 0.44 lbs. (200 grams), thus lowering the density by approximately 30% by weight.
  • a relatively slow or low rate of agitation will not ordinarily mix air into a latex or polymeric compound, thus a sufficient amount of agitation must be performed to mix or to incorporate air with the polymeric compound.
  • the whipped air in the polymeric compound causes a subsequent reduction of the hydrostatic pressure of the polymeric compound against the textile shell 106.
  • the whipped air in the polymeric compound also results in reduced penetration of the polymeric compound into and through the textile shell 106.
  • the calcium nitrate formulation on the textile shell 106 coagulates the polymeric compound before the compound penetrates through the textile shell 106.
  • Block 212 is followed by block 214, in which the coated glove is dried.
  • the coated glove 100 is dried for approximately 1 - 6 minutes, preferably air dried for approximately 3 minutes total.
  • the coated glove 100 is removed from the foamed polymeric compound, and then the fingers of the glove 100 are positioned downward for approximately 1.5 minutes, and then the fingers of the glove 100 are positioned upward for approximately 1.5 minutes.
  • Other times and positions can be utilized in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • Block 214 is followed by block 216, in which the coated glove 100 is leached.
  • the coated glove 100 is leached in room temperature clean water for approximately 0.5 - 2 minutes, and preferably for approximately 1 minute. In this manner, some or all of the calcium nitrate is removed while leaching the glove 100, reducing the tackiness of the coated glove 100 and slightly compressing the polymeric surface. Other times, temperatures, and positions can be utilized in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • Block 216 is followed by block 218, in which the coated glove 100 is dried.
  • the coated glove is dried for approximately 2 - 6 minutes, and preferably air dried for 4 minutes.
  • the fingers of the coated glove 100 can be positioned downward for approximately 4 minutes.
  • the glove can be further dried by means of a drying oven or other heating device.
  • the coated glove 100 is hung for approximately 7 - 20 minutes, preferably for 9 minutes, at a temperature between approximately 190 - 210°F (87.8 - 98.9°C), and preferably at a temperature of 200°F (93.3°C).
  • the coating (such as 104 shown in FIG. 1) on the glove 100 dries.
  • Other times, temperatures, and positions can be utilized in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • Block 218 is followed by block 220, in which the coated glove 100 is cured.
  • the coated glove is heated in a cure oven for approximately 15-25 minutes, preferably approximately 20 minutes, at a cure temperature of between approximately 300 - 330°F (166.7 - 183.3°C), and preferably at a cure temperature of approximately 315°F (175°C).
  • a cure temperature of between approximately 300 - 330°F (166.7 - 183.3°C)
  • Other times, temperatures, and positions can be utilized in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • Block 220 is followed by block 222, in which the process or method 200 ends.
  • the process or method 200 provides an article of manufacture, such as a glove
  • FIG. 1 with an enhanced grip 102 provided by a soft, malleable, air whipped, polymeric film coating 104 applied to a glove liner or textile shell 106.
  • Air cells within the film coating 104 provide the film coating 104 with a relative softness that adsorbs liquids that would ordinarily interfere with surface-to-surface contact necessary for sufficient grip of an object with the glove 100.

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La présente invention concerne des procédés, un appareil et des articles manufacturés se rapportant à un gant en mousse à support textile. Un aspect de l'invention porte sur un article manufacturé qui comprend une enveloppe textile présentant une surface, un revêtement polymère qui est lui-même supporté en partie par la surface de l'enveloppe textile. Le revêtement polymère comprend un polymère de base auquel est mélangée une quantité d'air suffisante pour réduire la densité du polymère de base entre environ 10 et 50% de la densité de départ du polymère de base.
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