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.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe subject invention is related to an illuminated glove device. More particularly, the subject invention is related to an illuminated glove device for use in traffic control, military, roadside assistance, emergency personnel, recreational, and other illumination purposes for low-light, night vision, signaling and / or safety applications. The illumination device preferably includes a contact switch capable of controlling operation of the device in various modes, where the contact switch can be activated by pressing the switch at the base of the glove.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONIt has long been known that individuals participating in recreational outdoor activities, traffic control, military, roadside assistance, emergency assistance, and other activities particularly in low light or dark conditions may require the assistance of illumination. In addition, construction, road crews, police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, first responders, joggers, or ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The illuminated glove device of the subject invention can also be adapted and configured to operate in a plurality of modes such as all on, all off, strobe, and blinking. These modes are accessed by a user by engaging a switch positioned on the illuminated glove which serves to control which mode of operation the illuminated glove device is maintained. The circuitry also includes a replaceable battery for powering the circuit. Because the battery is replaceable, this allows for lower manufacturing costs.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, construction, road crews, police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, first responders, joggers, or even pedestrians can be exposed to injury when not seen.

Further, individuals participating in recreational activities and sports, such as biking, skiing, snowboarding, sledding or the like may also be exposed to injury in inclement weather when vision is impaired.

While attempts have been made to provide means for making an individual more visible in such low light or dark conditions, they are less than satisfactory.

For example, individuals participating in outdoor activities have placed reflective tapes on their clothing, worn bright-colored clothing, utilized reflective holograms, surface-mounted beams of light and / or reflective or transmitting devices but, as will be appreciated, unless a motorist's lights strike the reflective material precisely or the motorist can recognize or see a beam of light, the individuals remain at risk.

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