Foot glove

Abstract

A protective covering for a foot is provided. In an embodiment, the foot glove has a leg portion, which is elastic to form a seal around the leg, a foot portion to enclose the foot, and a plurality of individual toe compartments. The glove may comprise an impermeable material such as vinyl, isoprene, and latex or nitrile rubber, so that any hazards posed by the surrounding environment or the foot itself are prevented from penetrating the glove. Such a material may also be flexible in order to preserve a wearer's pedal dexterity, which in turn preserves the flexibility and circulation in his foot and toes, as well as his ability to balance.

1 . A glove for a foot, comprising:
 a flexible sleeve having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end defining a cuff open to receive and fully enclose a foot including any toes, heel, and at least a portion of a leg above the foot; and   a plurality of toe compartments extending from the lower end, each compartment individually formed to fully enclose one each of a wearer's toes; wherein the sleeve and plurality of toe compartments are configured to define a continuous and inseparable inner surface and further comprise material which is disposable and limits permeation of potential hazards, irritants or otherwise undesirable materials within and without the glove.   
     
     
         2 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the cuff is elastic and forms a seal above the foot. 
     
     
         3 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the material which limits permeation of potential hazards, irritants or otherwise undesirable materials is a natural or synthetic emulsion of polymers. 
     
     
         4 . The glove of  claim 3 , wherein the material is chosen from vinyl, isoprene, neoprene, latex, and nitrile rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The glove of  claim 1 , wherein the material which limits permeation of potential hazards, irritants or otherwise undesirable materials comprises polyethylene. 
     
     
         6 . The glove of  claim 5 , wherein the material is chosen from cast polyethylene and high density polyethylene. 
     
     
         7 . The glove of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more layers of friction increasing material as an additional coating along the outer surface of any portion of the glove where contact with a surface or contaminant is anticipated. 
     
     
         8 . The glove of  claim 7 , wherein the friction increasing material is textured rubber. 
     
     
         9 . The glove of  claim 1 , further comprising a lubricant applied to the continuous inner surface. 
     
     
         10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . A disposable glove for a foot, comprising:
 a leg portion having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end defining an elastic cuff open to receive a foot and form a seal around a wearer's leg above the foot;   a foot portion having a front end, a back end, a dorsal side, and a plantar side, wherein a heel pocket is formed on the back end of the foot portion, and the lower end of the leg portion is connected to the back end of the foot portion above the heel pocket, the foot portion configured to fully enclose a wearer's foot; and   a plurality of toe compartments extending from the front end of the foot portion, each compartment individually formed to fully enclose one each of a wearer's toes;   wherein the leg portion, foot portion, and plurality of toe compartments are configured to define an inseparable, continuous inner surface.   
     
     
         12 . The glove of  claim 11 , wherein the glove is made of material which limits permeation of one or more potential hazards, irritants, or otherwise undesirable materials. 
     
     
         13 . The glove of  claim 12 , wherein the material is natural or synthetic dispersion of polymers. 
     
     
         14 . The glove of  claim 13 , wherein the material is chosen from vinyl, isoprene, neoprene, latex, and nitrile rubber. 
     
     
         15 . The glove of  claim 12 , wherein the glove comprises material chosen from cast polyethylene and high density polyethylene. 
     
     
         16 . The glove of  claim 11 , wherein the plantar side of the foot portion is coated with an additional layer of friction increasing material. 
     
     
         17 . The glove of  claim 16 , wherein the friction increasing material is textured rubber. 
     
     
         18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . The glove of  claim 11 , further comprising a lubricant applied to the continuous inner surface.