Method for forming a glove attachment

U.S. Patent Number: 5384083

Abstract: A method for forming a glove attachment principally for the palm of an astronaut glove to enhance the gripping area of the palm without detracting from the flexibility and utility of the glove. The attachment is a composite construction formed from a layer of silicone rubber having an outer surface with a friction configuration and an another layer of silicone rubber in which a meta-aramid mesh fabric is embedded prior to curing. The method of construction involves the use of a mold with a friction configuration surface. A first layer of silicone rubber or sealant is disposed in the mold and allowed to set for an hour. A second layer of silicone rubber or sealant is layered over the first layer and leveled. A meta-aramid mesh fabric is embedded into the second layer and the composite is permitted to cure. When cured, a configured area of the composite construction is glued or stitched to the palm area of the glove.

Inventors: Dawn; Frederic S. (Houston, TX), Guy; Walter W. (Friendswood, TX), Kosmo; Joseph J. (Seabrook, TX), Drennan; Arthur P. (Westford, MA), Tschirch; Richard P. (Westwood, MA)

Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (Washington, DC)

Application Number: 07/929,556

Issued: 1995-01-24

Expired: 2007-01-24

Classes: 264/130 ; 264/135; 264/137; 264/257

Field of search: 264/257,324,241,137,135,130 249/155,156

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