Protective systems for sensitive skin
AssigneeW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
InventorsDavid A. Chopko, Brent I. Goodwin, Francis J. Masley, Jaclyn M. Woll
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Abstract
A protective glove system having at least two components including a waterproof and water vapor permeable inner glove component that provides a barrier against allergens and an outer glove component that is liquidproof. A method of using the glove system is also provided. Protective shoe systems, body suits, and headgear systems are also provided.
Claims18
A protective glove system comprising at least two components including:
- (a) a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable inner glove component that reduces exposure to allergens and irritants and has a moisture vapor transmission rate of at least 2000 g/m.sup.2 -/24 hrs.;
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- (b) a separate, removable liquid-proof occlusive outer glove component positioned over the inner glove component.
A protective glove system comprising at least two components including:
- (a) a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable inner glove comprised of a film of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene that reduces exposure to allergens and irritants;
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- (b) a separate, removable liquid-proof occlusive outer glove component positioned over the inner glove component.
A method of using a glove component system comprising the steps of first, donning an inner glove comprising a waterproof, moisture vapor permeable inner glove component having an MVTR of at least 2000 and second, donning an outer liquidproof glove comprising a liquidproof material over the first glove component.
A protective system for protecting a wearer of the system against penetration by allergens which comprises a two component system including:
- (a) a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable inner glove component that reduces exposure to allergens and irritants and has a moisture vapor transmission rate of at least 2000 g/m.sup.2 /24 hrs.;
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- (b) a separate, removable liquid-proof occlusive outer glove component positioned over the inner glove component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.