Hand-utility interface

Abstract

There is provided a hand-utility interface for use in protecting a user's and during utility tasks. The interface comprises a foamed block body having a plurality of finger-receiving channels defined therein; and palm support means for securing said interface to the palm of a user's hand. The finger-receiving channels snugly receive the fingers of said user's hand such that in use, the palm support means and finger-receiving channels secure the interface to the user's hand. The interface may be used with various utility attachments including those in the form of wipes. A cleaning cloth is also provided.

1 . A hand-utility interface for use in protecting a user's hand during utility tasks comprising a foamed block body having a plurality of finger-receiving channels defined therein; and palm support means for securing said interface to the palm of a user's hand, wherein the finger-receiving channels snugly receive the fingers of said user's hand such that in use, the palm support means and finger-receiving channels secure the interface to the user's hand.  
   
   
       2 . A hand-utility interface according to  claim 1 , wherein body defines a uniform work surface.  
   
   
       3 . A hand-utility interface according to either of claims  1  or  2 , wherein the foamed block body comprises viscoelastic foam material.  
   
   
       4 . A hand-utility interface according to any of  claims 1  to  3 , wherein finger-retaining means are provided to one or more of the finger-receiving channels.  
   
   
       5 . A hand-utility interface according to  claim 4 , wherein said finger-retaining means comprise tabs over hanging said one or more finger-receiving channels.  
   
   
       6 . A hand-utility interface according to  claim 4 , wherein said finger-retaining means comprise finger grips provided to the one or more finger-receiving channels.  
   
   
       7 . A hand-utility interface according to any of  claims 1  to  6 , wherein the foamed block body is symmetric in form such as to be suitable for ambidextrous use.  
   
   
       8 . A hand-utility interface according to any of  claims 1  to  7 , wherein the palm support means comprises one or more resilient yokes.  
   
   
       9 . A hand-utility interface according to  claim 8 , wherein said one or more resilient yokes comprises hinged parts movable from an open to closed configuration.  
   
   
       10 . A multi-layer form cleaning cloth comprising 
 (a) an absorbent cloth layer;    (b) adjacent to said absorbent cloth layer, a perforate layer comprising at least partly non-transparent material; and    (c) adjacent to said perforate layer, a fluid impermeable layer comprising at least partly a transparent material, said fluid impermeable layer joining to said perforate layer such that a reservoir for receipt of cleaning media is defined,    wherein the non-transparent perforate layer is visible through the transparent liquid impermeable layer when the reservoir is empty of cleaning media.