CA2257684A1 - Removable magnetic mitt - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D19/00—Gloves
- A41D19/01—Gloves with undivided covering for all four fingers, i.e. mittens
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D19/00—Gloves
- A41D19/015—Protective gloves
- A41D19/01594—Protective gloves with accessories, e.g. tools, receptacles
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Abstract
A mitt and a method for using a mitt. The mitt comprises of a front layer and a back layer attached around their peripheries to form a finger enclosing pocket, a thumb pocket and a hand opening. The front and back layer have an outer lining and a magnet is secured to the interior surface of the outer lining. The magnet allows the mitt to fasten to a metal surface and when fastened in such a manner, a user can insert or withdraw a hand from the mitt without the aid of a second hand. A method of using a mitt with a magnet comprises of storing the mitt against a metal surface and withdrawing the hand from the mitt so that the mitt remains attached to the metal surface and removing the mitt from storage by inserting one's hand into the hand opening without the aid of a second hand and then removing the mitt from the metal surface.
Description
REMOVABLE MAGNETIC MITT
FIELD
The invention is related to a mitt, specifically, a mitt that can be attached to a metal surface. This invention is further related to a method for using such a mitt.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Ordinarily, to put on a mitt, one needs two hands: a hand to hold a mitt in position and a second hand that is inserted into the mitt. When one hand is occupied, it is difficult to put a mitt on the other hand single-handedly. For example, while stirring a pot one may need to put on a heat resistant mitt to lift a hot lid from another pot. It is inconvenient to have to stop the first action in order to put on the mitt. There is clearly a need for a mitt that can be stored easily, in an accessible and visible location, and in a position that allows one to put on the mitt without the aid of the second hand, thus freeing the second hand for other activities. Accordingly, it is the object of this invention to provide a mitt that satisfies this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, there is provided a mitt having a front layer and a back layer with the front and back layers attached around their peripheries to form a finger enclosing pocket, a thumb pocket and a hand opening. The front and back layers of the mitt have a lining, and one or more magnets are secured to a surface of this lining opposite to the surface of the lining contacting a user's hand. The magnet allows the mitt to be attached onto a metal surface, in which position a hand can easily be inserted into and withdraw from the mitt without the assistance of a second hand.
Preferably, the mitt may have a heat protective filler that is placed between the lining and the outer layer of material. The heat protective filler serves to insulate the hand when the mitt contacts a hot object.
The magnet, or magnets, may be secured to the back layer of the finger chamber of the mitt, to the back layer of the thumb chamber of the mitt or both.
Preferably, the magnet is flexible so that it does not impede flexing of the hand or make the mitt uncomfortable.
According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of using a mitt having a magnet attached to one of the front and back layers of the mitt. The method comprises: storing the mitt by placing the mitt against a metal surface such that the layer of the mitt to which the magnet is attached, abuts the metal surface; and withdrawing the hand from the mitt so that the mitt remains attached to the metal surface. Removing the mitt from storage involves: inserting a hand into the hand opening of the mitt without assistance from the other hand; using the metal surface for support; and removing the mitt from the metal surface.
Preferably, the metal surface is an interior surface of a fan hood of a stove and the mitt is positioned such that the hand opening is oriented downward towards the stove top.
The metal surface may be an exterior surface of an oven door and the mitt is positioned such that the hand opening is oriented upward towards the stove top.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The novel features believed to characterize the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as other features and advantages thereof, will be best understood by reference to the detailed description which follows, read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the magnetic mitt with a portion of the back layer cut away to reveal the magnet or magnets;
FIELD
The invention is related to a mitt, specifically, a mitt that can be attached to a metal surface. This invention is further related to a method for using such a mitt.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Ordinarily, to put on a mitt, one needs two hands: a hand to hold a mitt in position and a second hand that is inserted into the mitt. When one hand is occupied, it is difficult to put a mitt on the other hand single-handedly. For example, while stirring a pot one may need to put on a heat resistant mitt to lift a hot lid from another pot. It is inconvenient to have to stop the first action in order to put on the mitt. There is clearly a need for a mitt that can be stored easily, in an accessible and visible location, and in a position that allows one to put on the mitt without the aid of the second hand, thus freeing the second hand for other activities. Accordingly, it is the object of this invention to provide a mitt that satisfies this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, there is provided a mitt having a front layer and a back layer with the front and back layers attached around their peripheries to form a finger enclosing pocket, a thumb pocket and a hand opening. The front and back layers of the mitt have a lining, and one or more magnets are secured to a surface of this lining opposite to the surface of the lining contacting a user's hand. The magnet allows the mitt to be attached onto a metal surface, in which position a hand can easily be inserted into and withdraw from the mitt without the assistance of a second hand.
Preferably, the mitt may have a heat protective filler that is placed between the lining and the outer layer of material. The heat protective filler serves to insulate the hand when the mitt contacts a hot object.
The magnet, or magnets, may be secured to the back layer of the finger chamber of the mitt, to the back layer of the thumb chamber of the mitt or both.
Preferably, the magnet is flexible so that it does not impede flexing of the hand or make the mitt uncomfortable.
According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of using a mitt having a magnet attached to one of the front and back layers of the mitt. The method comprises: storing the mitt by placing the mitt against a metal surface such that the layer of the mitt to which the magnet is attached, abuts the metal surface; and withdrawing the hand from the mitt so that the mitt remains attached to the metal surface. Removing the mitt from storage involves: inserting a hand into the hand opening of the mitt without assistance from the other hand; using the metal surface for support; and removing the mitt from the metal surface.
Preferably, the metal surface is an interior surface of a fan hood of a stove and the mitt is positioned such that the hand opening is oriented downward towards the stove top.
The metal surface may be an exterior surface of an oven door and the mitt is positioned such that the hand opening is oriented upward towards the stove top.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The novel features believed to characterize the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as other features and advantages thereof, will be best understood by reference to the detailed description which follows, read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the magnetic mitt with a portion of the back layer cut away to reveal the magnet or magnets;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the magnetic mitt with a portion of the front layer cut away to reveal the magnet or magnets;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing how the mitts are attached to a conventional stove with a fan hood; and, Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the hand being inserted into the mitt attached to interior surface of the fan hood.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS
It should be noted that identical .reference numbers refer to identical parts in different figures.
Referring to Fig.1 and Fig. 2, a right-handed mitt 10 has front and back linings 12 and 14, respectively, attached around their peripheries except for a hand opening 28. Front lining 12 contacts the palm of a user's hand and back lining 14 contacts the back of a user's hand. Mitt 10 has a finger chamber 16 to receive all four fingers of a hand and a thumb chamber 18 to receive a thumb and is slightly larger than the hand for ease of insertion and withdrawal.
Front lining 12 and back lining 14 of mitt 10 have front and back outer coverings 22a and 22b, respectively, of sturdy fabric. A heat resistant filler is present between the front outer covering 22a and front lining 12. The heat resistant filler is also ordinarily present between the back outer covering 22b and back lining 14. A magnet 24 is secured to back outer covering 22b next to back lining 14 on finger chamber 16. Magnet 24 is inserted in a pocket 26 sewn onto the interior surface of back outer covering 22b. There may also be a magnet 23 secured to the back outer covering 22b of the back lining 14 i n thumb chamber 18. Magnet 23 is inserted in a pocket 25 sewn onto the interior surface of back outer covering 22b. Either magnet 23 or magnet 24, or both, may be present in the mitt. It should be noted that any method of securing magnets 23 and 24 to the interior surface of back outer covering 22b of mitt 10 may be used, such as molding or cementing. Also, magnets 23 and 24 may be secured to front lining 12 of finger chamber 16 and thumb chamber 18 respectively. Also, an interior lining (not shown) may be used to line mitt 10.
The presence of either magnet 23, or 24, or both, allows the attachment of mitt 10 onto any metal surface. Referring to Fig. 3, the most convenient surface for attachment of mitt 10 is the interior surface 34 of a fan hood 30 for a stove 32. Each of right-handed mitt 10 and left-handed mitt 11 are attached to interior surface 34 of fan hood 30 with back outer layer 22b of mitts 10 and 11 abutting against interior surface 34 of fan hood 30 with hand opening 28 facing down. Alternatively, if the stove oven 36 has a metal door 38, mitts 10 and 11 can similarly be attached to the surface of door 38 with hand opening 28 facing up. Mitts 10 and 11 can also be attached to a metallic refrigerator door (not shown) if one is within easy reach.
The strength of magnet 24 is sufficient to hold mitt 10 in the correct position. Because mitt 10 is attached to a hard metal surface in the correct position, a second hand is not needed to hold mitt 10 in place as a first hand is inserted. Thus, only one hand is required to put on mitt 10, thereby freeing the second hand for another activity. In addition, magnet 24 is flexible allowing mitt 10 to bend easily with the hand.
Referring to Fig. 4, in operation, mitt 11 is attached to the interior surface 34 of fan hood 30. When using mitt 11, a user extends an arm upwards and slips a hand 40 into mitt 11 using the interior surface 34 of fan hood 30 for support if needed. The hand is then moved down, detaching mitt 11 from the interior surface 34 of fan hood 30. Obviously, with mitt 11 attached to oven door 38, putting on mitt 11 requires extending an arm downwardly, and insertion of a hand into mitt 11 using door 38 for support if needed and detaching mitt 11 from oven door 38.
It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that the mitt envisioned within the scope of this invention may be implemented to achieve the functionality envisioned herein in various ways. For instance, mitt 10 may come in different sizes and may be used for purposes other than protecting the hand from hot objects.
While the present invention has been described with particularity, it should be understood that various modifications and alterations may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention set forth in the appended claims.
Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing how the mitts are attached to a conventional stove with a fan hood; and, Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the hand being inserted into the mitt attached to interior surface of the fan hood.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS
It should be noted that identical .reference numbers refer to identical parts in different figures.
Referring to Fig.1 and Fig. 2, a right-handed mitt 10 has front and back linings 12 and 14, respectively, attached around their peripheries except for a hand opening 28. Front lining 12 contacts the palm of a user's hand and back lining 14 contacts the back of a user's hand. Mitt 10 has a finger chamber 16 to receive all four fingers of a hand and a thumb chamber 18 to receive a thumb and is slightly larger than the hand for ease of insertion and withdrawal.
Front lining 12 and back lining 14 of mitt 10 have front and back outer coverings 22a and 22b, respectively, of sturdy fabric. A heat resistant filler is present between the front outer covering 22a and front lining 12. The heat resistant filler is also ordinarily present between the back outer covering 22b and back lining 14. A magnet 24 is secured to back outer covering 22b next to back lining 14 on finger chamber 16. Magnet 24 is inserted in a pocket 26 sewn onto the interior surface of back outer covering 22b. There may also be a magnet 23 secured to the back outer covering 22b of the back lining 14 i n thumb chamber 18. Magnet 23 is inserted in a pocket 25 sewn onto the interior surface of back outer covering 22b. Either magnet 23 or magnet 24, or both, may be present in the mitt. It should be noted that any method of securing magnets 23 and 24 to the interior surface of back outer covering 22b of mitt 10 may be used, such as molding or cementing. Also, magnets 23 and 24 may be secured to front lining 12 of finger chamber 16 and thumb chamber 18 respectively. Also, an interior lining (not shown) may be used to line mitt 10.
The presence of either magnet 23, or 24, or both, allows the attachment of mitt 10 onto any metal surface. Referring to Fig. 3, the most convenient surface for attachment of mitt 10 is the interior surface 34 of a fan hood 30 for a stove 32. Each of right-handed mitt 10 and left-handed mitt 11 are attached to interior surface 34 of fan hood 30 with back outer layer 22b of mitts 10 and 11 abutting against interior surface 34 of fan hood 30 with hand opening 28 facing down. Alternatively, if the stove oven 36 has a metal door 38, mitts 10 and 11 can similarly be attached to the surface of door 38 with hand opening 28 facing up. Mitts 10 and 11 can also be attached to a metallic refrigerator door (not shown) if one is within easy reach.
The strength of magnet 24 is sufficient to hold mitt 10 in the correct position. Because mitt 10 is attached to a hard metal surface in the correct position, a second hand is not needed to hold mitt 10 in place as a first hand is inserted. Thus, only one hand is required to put on mitt 10, thereby freeing the second hand for another activity. In addition, magnet 24 is flexible allowing mitt 10 to bend easily with the hand.
Referring to Fig. 4, in operation, mitt 11 is attached to the interior surface 34 of fan hood 30. When using mitt 11, a user extends an arm upwards and slips a hand 40 into mitt 11 using the interior surface 34 of fan hood 30 for support if needed. The hand is then moved down, detaching mitt 11 from the interior surface 34 of fan hood 30. Obviously, with mitt 11 attached to oven door 38, putting on mitt 11 requires extending an arm downwardly, and insertion of a hand into mitt 11 using door 38 for support if needed and detaching mitt 11 from oven door 38.
It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that the mitt envisioned within the scope of this invention may be implemented to achieve the functionality envisioned herein in various ways. For instance, mitt 10 may come in different sizes and may be used for purposes other than protecting the hand from hot objects.
While the present invention has been described with particularity, it should be understood that various modifications and alterations may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention set forth in the appended claims.
Claims (13)
1. A mitt having a front outer covering and a back outer covering attached to said front outer covering around a periphery of each of said back and front outer coverings, comprising a magnet positioned adjacent to one of said back and front outer coverings operative to secure said mitt to a metal surface.
2. A mitt according to claim 1, wherein said magnet is secured to one of said back and front outer coverings.
3. A mitt according to claim 1, wherein said magnet is flexible.
4. A mitt according to claim 2, including a pocket attached to one of said back and front outer coverings dimensioned to receive said magnet.
5. A mitt having a front layer and a back layer attached around their peripheries to form a finger enclosing chamber, a thumb chamber, and a hand opening, said front and back layers having front and back outer coverings and front and back linings, comprising:
a magnet positioned adjacent to one of said front and back outer coverings, operative to fasten said mitt to a metal surface, wherein, when fastened to the metal surface, said magnet is suffieciently strong so that a user can insert and withdraw his hand from said mitt without assistance from his other hand.
a magnet positioned adjacent to one of said front and back outer coverings, operative to fasten said mitt to a metal surface, wherein, when fastened to the metal surface, said magnet is suffieciently strong so that a user can insert and withdraw his hand from said mitt without assistance from his other hand.
6. A mitt according to claim 5, including a heat protective filler intermediate said front lining and said front outer covering for protecting a user's hand when holding hot objects.
7. A mitt according to claim 5, wherein said magnet is secured to an interior surface of one of said back and front outer coverings.
8. A mitt according to claim 7, wherein said magnet is secured to said back outer covering of the finger enclosing chamber of said mitt.
9. A mitt according to claim 7, wherein said magnet is secured to said back outer covering of the thumb chamber of said mitt.
10. A mitt according to claim 5, wherein said magnet is flexible.
11. A method of using a mitt having a magnet secured to one of its front and back outer coverings and a hand opening, comprising:
a) storing said mitt by placing said mitt against a metal surface with said one outer covering abutting said metal surface;
b) withdrawing a hand from said mitt so that said mitt remains attached to said metal surface; and c) removing said mitt from storage by inserting a first hand of a user into said hand opening without assistance from a second hand of said user, using said metal surface for support; and, d) removing said mitt from said metal surface; and e) repeating step a).
a) storing said mitt by placing said mitt against a metal surface with said one outer covering abutting said metal surface;
b) withdrawing a hand from said mitt so that said mitt remains attached to said metal surface; and c) removing said mitt from storage by inserting a first hand of a user into said hand opening without assistance from a second hand of said user, using said metal surface for support; and, d) removing said mitt from said metal surface; and e) repeating step a).
12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the metal surface is an interior surface of a fan hood of a stove and said mitt is positioned with said hand opening facing downwards towards a stove top.
13. A method according to claim 11, wherein the metal surface is an exterior surface of an oven door of a stove and said mitt is positioned with said hand opening facing upwards towards a stove top.
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| CA 2257684 CA2257684A1 (en) | 1998-01-14 | 1998-12-31 | Removable magnetic mitt |
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| CA2,226,918 | 1998-01-14 | ||
| CA 2226918 CA2226918A1 (en) | 1998-01-14 | 1998-01-14 | Removable magnetic mitt |
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| GB2415601A (en) * | 2004-06-23 | 2006-01-04 | Turner Duncan | An oven glove |
| US7669291B1 (en) * | 2008-09-02 | 2010-03-02 | Blum Alvin S | Magnetic holder |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2415601A (en) * | 2004-06-23 | 2006-01-04 | Turner Duncan | An oven glove |
| US7669291B1 (en) * | 2008-09-02 | 2010-03-02 | Blum Alvin S | Magnetic holder |
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