Knitted gloves having a single layer with a plurality of yarns

Abstract

A seamless, single layer, multi-yarn glove or glove liner is disclosed. The glove or glove liner includes a first type of yarn and a second type of yarn that is different from the first type of yarn. The glove or glove liner has a single layer that includes the first type of yarn and the second type of yarn knitted together to form a hand-like structure that includes a thumb section, a plurality of finger sections and a palm section. The first type of yarn is different that the second type of yarn. For example, the first type of yarn may be a cut resistant yarn and the second type of yarn may be an inexpensive elastic yarn such as Spandex. Gloves suitable for use by carpenters, electricians, HVAC handlers, laborers, masons, and plumbers are also provided. Methods of using these gloves are also provided.

1 . A glove for a hand comprising:
 a knitted glove liner having a continuous single layer with two different yarns, the single layer comprising four finger sections, a thumb section and a palm section, each of these sections having a palm side and a knuckle side; and   a first polymer coating.   
     
     
         2 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the polymer coating is formed in a grip configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The glove of  claim 1  further comprising at least one reinforced section comprising a plaiting yarn located on at least one of the four finger sections or the thumb section. 
     
     
         4 . The glove of  claim 3 , wherein both of the two different yarns are wire-free. 
     
     
         5 . The glove of  claim 3 , wherein both of the two different yarns comprise wire. 
     
     
         6 . The glove of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of microdots on the knuckle side, the palm side, or both. 
     
     
         7 . The glove of  claim 1  further comprising a padded area on at least one of the four finger sections or the thumb section. 
     
     
         8 . The glove of  claim 1  further comprising a second coating over the first polymer coating such that the first polymer coating is partially exposed. 
     
     
         9 . The glove of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of microdots located on the knuckle side; a padded area located on each of the four finger sections and on the thumb section; wherein the first polymer coating is over at least the padded areas; and a second polymer coating over the first polymer coating such that the first polymer coating is partially exposed. 
     
     
         10 . The glove of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of microdots located on both the knuckle side and the palm side; a padded area located on each of the four finger sections, on the thumb section, and on the palm section; wherein the first polymer coating is over at least the padded areas; and a second polymer coating over the first polymer coating such that the first polymer coating is partially exposed. 
     
     
         11 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein:
 on the palm side, the polymer coating covers all of the four finger sections, at least 75% of the surface area of the palm section and at least 75% of the surface area of the thumb section; and   on the knuckle side, the polymer coating substantially covers the tips of the four finger sections and of the thumb section and 15% to 25% of the surface area of each of the four finger sections and of the thumb section;   wherein the remaining portions of the four finger sections, the thumb section and the palm section are not coated by the polymer coating.   
     
     
         12 . The glove of  claim 1 , further comprising a cuff section attached to the palm section. 
     
     
         13 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the single layer further comprises a cuff section. 
     
     
         14 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the two different yarns comprise a first cut resistant yarn having a first color and a second cut resistant yarn having a second color. 
     
     
         15 . The glove of  claim 14 , wherein both cut resistant yarns are 13, 15, or 18 gauge. 
     
     
         16 . The glove of  claim 14 , wherein both cut resistant yarns comprise an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, a para-aramid, a wire, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         17 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the palm section comprises a first palm zone, a second palm zone, and a third palm zone, and the four finger sections comprise a forefinger section, a middle finger section, a ring finger section, and a pinky finger section. 
     
     
         18 . The glove of  claim 17 , wherein the first palm zone is attached to the forefinger, middle finger, and ring finger sections, the second palm component is attached to the pinky finger section and the first palm component, and the third palm component is attached to the second palm component and the thumb. 
     
     
         19 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein a forefinger section of the four finger sections and a first zone of the palm section comprise a first yarn having a first color and remaining sections of the single layer comprise the second yarn having a second color. 
     
     
         20 . The glove of  claim 19 , wherein the yarns are cut resistant yarns comprising an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and a gauge of 15. 
     
     
         21 . The glove of  claim 19 , wherein the yarns are cut resistant yarns comprising a para-aramid and a gauge of 15. 
     
     
         22 . The glove of  claim 19 , wherein the yarns are cut resistant yarns comprising a para-aramid, a wire, and a gauge of 13 or 18. 
     
     
         23 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the polymer coating comprises a cured polyurethane-based latex or a cured nitrile-based latex. 
     
     
         24 . A method of protecting hands and handling tools and equipment comprising: wearing the glove of  claim 1 , and thereby providing one or more of sweat management, dexterity, cut resistance, puncture resistance, impact resistance, thermal protection, vibration resistance, and grip.