Safety Mitt

Abstract

The present invention is a disinfectant glove that prevents viruses from living on the surface of the embodiment thus preventing contamination. In particular, the invention allows a user to utilize gloves that kills viruses and diseases on contact. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a safe experience for the general public.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A disinfectant glove comprising:
 a glove body having a textile composition including layers suffused of an antimicrobial metallic material, said glove body defining an inner surface and an exterior surface; and   an antimicrobial coating overlying the exterior surface of said glove body and defining a user-contacting surface of the glove, said antimicrobial metallic material comprising a network material within which is retained an active agent capable of killing microbial pathogens and resisting water imparting a benefit to a user,   wherein said active agent is located along the surface of said material when said coating is contacted with an aqueous environment.   
     
     
         2 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said disinfectant glove body is formed of one or more layers. 
     
     
         3 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 1 , wherein at least one or more layers of said glove body material has an antimicrobially effective amount of antimicrobial copper incorporated throughout said layers. 
     
     
         4 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a coating of said antimicrobial metallic material can also be applied along the exterior surface of said glove body. 
     
     
         5 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said glove body is made of cut resistant material. 
     
     
         6 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said glove body includes a pull loop affixed to a rear portion of said glove body. 
     
     
         7 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 6 , wherein said pull loop can be further attached to either a finger appendage and a wrist portion of the embodiment. 
     
     
         8 . A disinfectant glove as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional antimicrobial agent. 
     
     
         9 . A disinfectant glove of  claim 8 , wherein said at least one additional agent is selected from the group consisting of: oligodynamic metals, such as silver, zinc, titanium and gold, triclosan, silane, fluorescent material, dextran sulfate, halogen releasing agents, extract of blue green algae, antimicrobial polymers, and any combinations thereof.