Disposable patient facial mask

Publication Date

June 15, 2004

Patent Number

US6185740B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a glove, especially a single-use or disposable glove with at least two essentially congruent plastic sheets, one forming the outer face for the back of the hand and one forming the inner face for the palm of the hand and with at least one absorbent outer layer applied to the outer face and/or top side of the inner face, which outer layer is provided with at least one fluid, especially sprayed and/or soaked and/or impregnated, the plastic sheets being permanently joined to one another at least along the lateral border regions while providing a glove opening which is opposite the finger section, is essentially sealed against the penetration of fluid, and may be exposed and/or opened when the glove is to be used.