Welding Sleeve

Abstract

The present invention relates to welding sleeve preferably comprised of a fabric, leather, or leather-like synthetic material. There is an adjustable, secure means for attaching the welding sleeve to the lower arm of a user or to the upper arm of the user depending upon the relative position of the user compared to that of the materials to be welded. In certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, the fabric may be impregnated with or made from a flame retardant material. Multiple welding sleeves may also be used to protect the upper and lower arms of a user.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A welding sleeve for protecting the portion of a user's arm directly exposed to hot metal and embers while welding while allowing the majority of the user's arm to remain unencumbered comprising a wrap and fastener wherein the wrap is worn by a user over his forearm and the fastener keeps the wrap secured to the forearm. 
     
     
         2 . The welding sleeve of  claim 1  wherein the wrap is chosen from fabric, leather, and synthetic leather. 
     
     
         3 . The welding sleeve of  claim 2  wherein the fastener is chosen from Velcro™, elastic bands with 2 part eyelet snaps, lacing, bands with button and button hole pairings. 
     
     
         4 . The welding sleeve of  claim 3  wherein the wrap is two plies. 
     
     
         5 . The welding sleeve of  claim 4  further comprising an insert. 
     
     
         6 . The welding sleeve of  claim 5  wherein the insert is comprised of plastic or sheet metal. 
     
     
         7 . The welding sleeve of  claim 6  wherein the insert is comprised of high density poly ethylene (HDPE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or Kevlar™, stainless steel, or aluminum. 
     
     
         8 . The welding sleeve of  claim 4  wherein the fastener has a first end and said first end is fitted between the two plies of the wrap. 
     
     
         9 . The welding sleeve of  claim 4  wherein the wrap corners are beveled. 
     
     
         10 . The welding sleeve of  claim 4  wherein artwork is present on the wrap. 
     
     
         11 . A welding sleeve for protecting the portion of a user's arm directly exposed to hot metal and embers while welding overhead while allowing the majority of the user's arm to remain unencumbered comprising a wrap and fastener wherein the wrap is worn by a user over his upper arm and the fastener keeps the wrap secured to the upper arm. 
     
     
         12 . The welding sleeve of  claim 11  wherein the wrap is chosen from fabric, leather, and synthetic leather. 
     
     
         13 . The welding sleeve of  claim 12  wherein the fastener is chosen from Velcro™, elastic bands with 2 part eyelet snaps, lacing, bands with button and button hole pairings. 
     
     
         14 . The welding sleeve of  claim 13  wherein the wrap is two plies. 
     
     
         15 . The welding sleeve of  claim 14  further comprising an insert. 
     
     
         16 . The welding sleeve of  claim 15  wherein the insert is comprised of plastic or sheet metal. 
     
     
         17 . The welding sleeve of  claim 16  wherein the insert is comprised of high density poly ethylene (HDPE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or Kevlar™, stainless steel, or aluminum. 
     
     
         18 . The welding sleeve of  claim 14  wherein the fastener has a first end and said first end is fitted between the two plies of the wrap. 
     
     
         19 . The welding sleeve of  claim 14  wherein the wrap corners are beveled. 
     
     
         20 . The welding sleeve of  claim 14  wherein artwork is present on the wrap.