Medical utility fitted thumb glove

Abstract

The medical utility fitted thumb glove is designed for use in hospital, homes and facilities where medical attention is provided. The invention encases the fingers, hand and arm, providing protection from contaminants. The device protects a patient's intravenous plug (IV) without the feeder tube, whether on the hand or the arm, while showering. There may be additional uses. The invention is designed to allow use of hand and fingers by form fitting tips of the four phalanges and thumb, while providing leeway in the remainder of the glove protecting the IV. The glove remains in place over the extremity through use of an elastic band that secures the glove position midway between the wrist and the elbow, by wrapping securely around the arm. The invention is ambidextrous and has multiple sizes, dependent upon the body size of the user.

1 . A disposable, waterproof glove comprising of: 
 A. A glove end which form fits to each individual phalange and thumb.    B. A glove body with balloon design providing a very loose fit with leeway to the top, bottom, and sides of the hand and lower arm.    C. An elastic band that secures the uppermost portion of the glove body that comes up highest on the arm toward the elbow, by wrapping around securely over the forearm.    D. A glove to be worn on either the left or right hand, giving the non-distinguishing balloon design and characteristic for movement or motion specific to any one hand.    E. A glove, which encases the fingers, hand and lower arm.    F. A glove of material limiting penetration of water and non-corroding fluids or liquids.    G. A glove providing protection from airborne materials, which may contaminate a sensitive area or medical device, situate below the elbow.