Hand and arm protective sleeve

Abstract

A protective device for a user's hand and arm region while operating a hand tool, the device including a rigid protective shield ( 1 ) adapted to substantially cover the user's hand and forearm, in which the shield incorporates a hand tool mount ( 4 ) adapted to mount the hand tool ( 5 ) in a manner allowing the user to operate the tool while confined to and protected by the shield.

1 . A protective device for a user's hand and arm region while operating a hand tool, said device comprising a rigid protective shield adapted to substantially cover a user's hand and forearm, said shield including a hand tool mount adapted to mount a hand tool in a manner allowing said user to operate said tool while confined to and protected by said shield.  
   
   
       2 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said protective shield extends to substantially cover and enclose hand, wrist and forearm regions of said user.  
   
   
       3 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said tool mount is fitted to said shield as an accessory and is interchangeable with other hand tool mounts to suit a range of hand tools.  
   
   
       4 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said tool mount includes a trigger to allow remote control and activation of said hand tool.  
   
   
       5 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said tool mount is adapted to incorporate said tool within confines of said shield and wherein said shield has an opening for an active part of said tool to project from said shield.  
   
   
       6 . A protective device according to  claim 5 , wherein said tool mount is inwardly projecting and adapted to receive a pair of secateurs fitted thereto with cutting jaws of said secateurs projecting from said shield via said opening.  
   
   
       7 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said shield is formed of a rigid material resistant to piercing and chemical attack.  
   
   
       8 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said shield is telescopic.  
   
   
       9 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said mount includes an internal handle and an external holder for said tool.  
   
   
       10 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said tool holder is adapted to receive a tool positioned on one of the following of said shield: 
 an underside,    an upperside, and    a front.    
   
   
       11 . A protective device according to  claim 1 , wherein said tool mount includes an internal trigger adapted to operate an externally mounted tool.  
   
   
       12 . A protective device according to  claim 1  wherein said shield includes a ventilation arrangement.  
   
   
       13 . (canceled)