Illuminated glove device

Abstract

An illuminated glove device for safety and recreational use is provided. The device preferably includes a first layer of glove material, a second layer of laminate material on which a circuit is provided, and a third layer bonded to the second layer for providing a protective coating of the circuit. The circuit may include one or more light sources positioned along a perimeter of the glove so as to form an outline of a human hand. A switch on the glove allows a user to turn the glove on and off or switch colors, for example, from amber, to red to green. The circuit may be battery powered and the switch may be adapted to allow the glove to alternate between a variety of modes. The device is suitable for various applications recreational, safety, emergency and other low-light applications.

1 . An illuminated glove device, comprising:
 a first layer for contacting a user's hand;   a circuit provided on a second layer, wherein the second layer comprises a thermoplastic laminate material and the circuit includes a plurality of light sources; and   a third layer connected to the second layer for providing a protective coating of the circuit.   
     
     
         2 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a material of the first layer is selected from the group consisting of: fleece, leather, rubber, polyvinyl, microfiber, knit, polyester, nylon and spandex. 
     
     
         3 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 1 , wherein a material of the second layer is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene, polyester and polyamide. 
     
     
         4 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 1 , wherein a material of the third layer is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene, polyester and polyamide. 
     
     
         5 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 1 , wherein the light sources are light emitting diodes. 
     
     
         6 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 5 , wherein the circuit is configured to selectively illuminate the light sources of different colors. 
     
     
         7 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 6 , wherein the circuit is configured to operate in a plurality of modes. 
     
     
         8 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 7 , wherein the modes are selected from the group consisting of an on mode, an off mode, a blinking mode, and an alternating color mode. 
     
     
         9 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 7 , further comprising a control switch configured to alternate between the modes. 
     
     
         10 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 7 , further comprising a replaceable battery for powering the circuit. 
     
     
         11 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 1 , wherein the light sources are positioned along a perimeter of the illuminated glove device so as to form an outline of a human hand. 
     
     
         12 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 1 , wherein the second layer is connected to the third layer by a laminate. 
     
     
         13 . An illuminated glove device configured to be worn by a user, comprising:
 at least one layer including a plurality of light sources arranged in a circuit, the circuit being encased in a laminated textile material.   
     
     
         14 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 13 , wherein the laminated textile material is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene, polyester and polyamide. 
     
     
         15 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 13 , further comprising at least one additional layer for contacting a user's hand. 
     
     
         16 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 13 , further comprising at least an outer layer for protecting the laminated textile layer from the atmosphere. 
     
     
         17 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 13 , wherein the circuit is operable in a plurality of modes, including at least one of an on/off mode, a blinking mode, and an alternating color mode. 
     
     
         18 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 13 , wherein the light sources arranged in the circuit include light emitting diodes of a plurality of different colors, the light sources being arranged in a predetermined pattern. 
     
     
         19 . The illuminated glove device of  claim 13 , wherein the light sources are positioned along a perimeter of the illuminated glove device so as to form an outline of a human hand. 
     
     
         20 . An illuminated glove device configured to be worn by a user, comprising:
 a first layer for contacting the user's hand;   a circuit provided on a second layer, wherein the second layer comprises a thermoplastic laminate material and the circuit includes a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged in a predetermined pattern of a plurality of colors, and operable in a plurality of modes; and   a third layer connected to the second layer for providing a protective coating of the circuit.