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US5459879A

Protective coverings

University of Texas System

Abstract

A protective covering, such as a surgical glove, having two layers sandwiching a layer of protective solution, such that if the covering becomes punctured or torn, the substance releases to protect the user. The liquid layer has an average thickness of less than about 0.12 mm, such that it exerts …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Ingbert E. Fuchs
Priority date
May 22, 1989
Filing date
April 01, 1991
Grant date
October 24, 1995
Publication date
October 24, 1995
Language
en
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