ES1249762U - Safety glove (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

1 Safety glove, comprising a flexible covering (1) that covers at least the thumb (2) and the index finger (3) and a wrist strap (6) characterized in that it comprises a sheet (8) between the thumb (2) and the index (3) of greater rigidity than the cover (1) and configured to hinder the approach between both fingers. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Safety glove

TECHNICAL SECTOR

This application refers to a glove, mitt or similar (hereinafter "glove"), safety for babies or for other people who may be at risk, such as mentally disabled ...

It is applicable in the field of childcare and personal safety.

STATE OF THE ART

Babies and some disabled people do not control risks sufficiently and can find themselves in unintentional dangerous situations.

One of the best known situations is the risk of choking due to the introduction into the mouth and the passage into the throat of small objects such as marbles, or other toys. The baby takes it by hand and has the reflex to suck it. One wrong move and you can go to drowning.

In addition, there are times when the baby may try to insert these objects through the holes in the nose and ears.

The only known solution is prevention, trying to avoid dangerous-sized objects near the baby and controlling him at all times. However, it is an active protective measure, depending on the care of caregivers.

The applicant does not know of any device that allows solving these problems passively, without the need for continuous intervention by caregivers.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a safety glove according to claim first. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.

It is a glove that prevents the user from grasping small parts with their fingers, in a non-invasive but limiting way. It allows the child his normal development in his growth and discovery of the environment, since it does not affect any other movement.

The safety glove comprises a flexible covering covering at least the thumb and forefinger and a wrist strap. It can be a mitten, without fingers, or cover all of them. It includes a sheet between the thumb and the index finger that is more rigid than the covering and is configured to make it difficult for both fingers to approach. The sheet, for example made of silicone, stiffens the space between the index finger and the thumb, physically limiting the opposing finger from its gripping function. The user will have to make an additional effort to bring both fingers together, thus losing the ability or precision necessary to grasp small objects.

In a first embodiment, the sheet has a "V" shape. In a second example it is a membrane between both fingers.

Ideally, the glove also covers the heart and / or the ring and comprises a plate coincident with the metacarpophalangeal joint of the corresponding finger. This plate, equally stiffer than the cover, also makes it difficult to bend the finger. Placing the plate on the inside or palm of the hand is preferred.

To facilitate the donning of the glove, the cover may comprise a cut from the edge of the wristband and the cuff can be clasped to close the cut. For example, it may have adhesive textile strips (Velcro (registered trademark) or similar).

The glove can be used with other security measures, which by themselves would be sufficiently novel and original.

In a pre-emptive reaction, the glove also includes a rechargeable battery for powering a humidity sensor, a communication module and a controller. The controller is configured to receive readings from the humidity sensor and send an alert via the communication module if it detects excessive humidity that implies that the glove is submerged or totally wet. These electronic equipment will be protected from humidity, for which it is preferred that the battery is rechargeable by induction.

Other variants can be seen in the rest of the report.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Perspective view of an example of a glove worn on a left hand.

Figure 2: View of the back of a second example, in this case a right hand.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention will be briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The glove of figure 1 comprises a covering (1) with at least two fingers (thumb (2) and index (3)) and preferably the heart (4) and the ring finger (5). Preferably covers all fingers for user comfort. The glove can be pointed or blunt (mitten). The cover (1) is made of flexible and preferably breathable material, for example lycra. The user will wear a glove in each hand, although the figure only represents one glove.

The coverage has a red wrist and closed and a cut (7) that reaches the palm or back. This cut (7) facilitates donning on people who do not cooperate, as well as allowing adjustment to different sizes.

Between the index (3) and the thumb (2) a sheet (8) is arranged, which can be in a "V" between both fingers or as a membrane. The sheet (8) has a greater stiffness than the covering (1). Thus, the user feels a resistance when he wants to bring his fingers closer to make the clamp. Consequently, it cannot easily take the dangerous small objects. The sheet (8) will not be totally rigid, but will only make it difficult for both fingers to approach.

To prevent the clamp from being carried out with the ring finger (5) or with the middle finger (4), these fingers can have a plate (9) coinciding with the metacarpophalangeal joint, which makes it difficult to fold the corresponding finger. For this, it also has greater rigidity than the cover (1). The plate (9) is preferably arranged inside the hand.

The dimensions of the plate (9) and the sheet (8) depend on the material, so their thickness and width is highly variable.

The glove can be complemented with other security measures, such as a detector of falls into water or, less serious, of playing with water (figure 2). For this, one or both of the user's gloves have a rechargeable battery (10), preferably on the back of the hand. This battery (10) powers a humidity sensor (11) and a communication module (12), for example Bluetooth. A controller (13) receives the readings from the humidity sensor (11) and sends an alert through the communication module (12) to the caregiver if it detects excessive humidity. This may correspond to a fall into a body of water, a glass tipping over the user ... etc. The caregiver will receive the signal on a mobile phone, a smartwatch or any electronic device capable of receiving that signal and emitting an alarm.

These kits can also be arranged on the wrist strap (6).

The battery (10) will preferably be recharged by induction and can have an LED indicator of remaining charge and / or send that information to the application of the electronic device.

Taking advantage of these electronic circuits, a set of lights or sound can be installed to make it more attractive to the baby.

Claims (1)

1- Safety glove, comprising a flexible covering (1) that at least covers the thumb (2) and the index finger (3) and a wrist strap (6) characterized in that it comprises a sheet (8) between the thumb (2) and the index (3) of greater rigidity than the cover (1) and configured to hinder the approach between both fingers. 2- Safety glove, according to claim 1, characterized in that it also covers the heart (4) and / or the ring (5) and comprises a plate (9) coinciding with the metacarpophalangeal joint of the corresponding finger, of greater rigidity than the coverage (1). 3- Safety glove, according to claim 2, characterized in that the plate (9) is inside the hand. 4- Safety glove, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a cut (7) from the edge of the wristband (6) and it is buckled. 5- Safety glove, according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheet (8) has a "V" shape. 6- Safety glove, according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheet (8) is a membrane between both fingers. 7- Safety glove, according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a rechargeable battery (10) for supplying a humidity sensor (11), a communication module (12) and a controller (13) configured to receive the humidity sensor (11) readings and send an alert through the communication module (12) if it detects excessive humidity. - uante and security, according to the revn cac n, character or because with battery (10), the communication module (12) and the controller (13) are arranged in the wrist strap (6). 9. Safety glove according to claim 7, characterized in that the battery (10) is rechargeable by induction. 10. Safety glove according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises a remaining charge indicator.