Glove inverter II

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention, my glove inverter/reformer is a manual non-mechanized device that comprises a base and a pushrod. This is a device for inverting/reforming gloves expeditiously; especially suited for however not limited to substantially thick material gloves including industrial-heavy duty-lined-rubber gloves, ski gloves, leather gloves, heat resistant gloves, multi layered gloves etc. The present invention facilitates efficient cleaning and/or rapid drying of the lining and quick reformation to the proper side with a proper fit. The main objective of the present invention is to promote healthy, morbidity free hands in the workplace and at home.

1 . A device to invert a glove comprising: 
 a longitudinally protracted unitary pushrod having a first end, a second end with a perimeter, and an outward taper beginning with a narrower circumference at the perimeter and culminating with a wider circumference at an upper section of said pushrod;    a base capable of supporting and stabilizing the unitary pushrod;    wherein the first end of the unitary pushrod is attached to the base; and    wherein the perimeter on the second end encloses a depression capable of receiving a fingertip of a gloved hand.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the unitary pushrod is permanently attached to the base.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the unitary pushrod is removeably attached to the base.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the shape of said taper simulates the configuration of a typical baby finger of a hand.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the depression conforms to the shape of a typical fingertip.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the perimeter of said second end is obtuse.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the base has a flat bottom side and a rounded top side.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the base, unitary pushrod, perimeter and taper have a surface texture that is smooth.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the base and unitary pushrod are non-mechanized.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the base is of a size and configuration to fit in a hand.  
   
   
       11 . A method of inverting a glove with an inside and an outside comprising the steps of: 
 a. placing a base with a flat bottom side and a top side on a surface, wherein a unitary pushrod extends from said top side in a direction perpendicular to said surface and tapers to culminate in an end with a perimeter surrounding a depression that is of a size capable of receiving a tip of a gloved finger;    b. inserting the tip of a first gloved finger containing a finger in said depression wherein said gloved finger is substantially perpendicular to said surface;    c. grasping a cuff of said glove with a second hand;    d. peeling said cuff down in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to said surface while maintaining continuous contact between said gloved fingertip and said depression until the first gloved finger is inverted;    e. repeating steps (a) through (d) with a gloved finger containing a finger selected from the group consisting of a second gloved finger containing a finger, a third gloved finger containing a finger, a fourth gloved finger containing a finger and a fifth gloved finger containing a finger, until each gloved finger and the glove is inverted.    
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the first gloved finger containing a finger is a gloved thumb containing a thumb.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said inverted glove is washed and placed in a location to allow the inside of said glove to dry, promoting healthy and morbidity-free hands.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said inverted glove is placed in a location to allow any accumulated moisture on the inside of the glove to dry, promoting healthy and morbidity-free hands.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising re-forming said inverted glove: 
 f. based on step (b), re-forming said inverted glove by inserting a tip of an inverted glove finger containing a finger in said depression wherein said inverted gloved finger is substantially perpendicular to said surface; and    g. repeating steps (c) through (f) with said inverted glove.    
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising: 
 h. based on step (a), placing the base with the flat bottom side and an opening in the top side on a surface, securely inserting the unitary pushrod in the opening.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said glove is a substantially thick glove.  
   
   
       18 . A method of inverting a glove with an inside and an outside comprising the steps of: 
 a. placing a base with a flat bottom side and a top side on a surface, wherein a unitary pushrod extends from said top side in a direction perpendicular to said surface and tapers to culminate in an end with a obtuse perimeter surrounding a depression that is of a size capable of receiving a tip of a gloved finger, and wherein said unitary pushrod, taper, and perimeter are continuous, flush and smooth to allow expeditious inversion of said glove;    b. inserting the tip of a first gloved finger containing a finger in said depression wherein said gloved finger is substantially perpendicular to said surface;    c. grasping a cuff of said glove with a second hand;    d. peeling said cuff down in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to said surface while maintaining continuous contact between said gloved fingertip and said depression until the first gloved finger is inverted;    e. repeating steps (a) through (d) with a gloved finger containing a finger selected from the group consisting of a second gloved finger containing a finger, a third gloved finger containing a finger, a fourth gloved finger containing a finger and a fifth gloved finger containing a finger, until each gloved finger and the glove are inverted.    
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising re-forming said inverted glove: 
 f. based on step (b), re-forming said inverted glove by inserting a tip of an inverted glove finger containing a finger in said depression wherein said inverted gloved finger is substantially perpendicular to said surface; and    g. repeating steps (c) through (f) with said inverted glove.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising: 
 h. based on (a), wherein said taper culminating in said perimeter are sized with a surface texture to eliminate hindrance, interference, encumbrance and marked unevenness when inverting said glove.