Patent Information

GLOV N® Patent Information

GLOV N® is protected by U.S. Utility Patent No. 11,589,626 B2, titled Apparel with integrated gloves. The patent was issued on February 28, 2023.

Technology Covered

The patented technology relates to an apparel-integrated glove system in which the hand covering is stored in a flap-like sleeve pocket, unfolds onto the hand when needed, and remains attached to the garment.

Patent Details

  • Patent number: U.S. 11,589,626 B2
  • Patent title: Apparel with integrated gloves
  • Creator and patent holder: Linda Carter
  • Issue date: February 28, 2023
  • Original filing date: September 30, 2020
  • Application number: 17/038,981

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Official USPTO source: Open USPTO Patent Center and search Application No. 17/038,981 or Patent No. 11,589,626.

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Issued claims: 14 claims. Review the issued claims in the published patent record when evaluating the technology.

Licensing Availability

GLOV N L.L.C. is seeking qualified apparel brands, manufacturers, uniform suppliers, and strategic partners interested in evaluating this patented apparel technology for licensing across appropriate product categories, markets, channels, and territories.

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A Licensing Opportunity

GLOV N® offers qualified apparel companies an opportunity to evaluate a patented apparel-integrated glove system for potential use across multiple garment categories. Integration requirements can be reviewed based on garment construction, materials, sizing, and intended use.

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The Value We Bring

  • First page of U.S. Patent 11,589,626 B2, Apparel with integrated gloves, issued February 28, 2023

    Intentional Design

    A patented apparel-integrated glove system designed to become part of the garment sleeve.

  • Figure 3 of U.S. Patent 11,589,626 B2 showing the integrated glove unfolding from the sleeve toward the hand

    End-User Friendly

    The hand covering stays attached, stores in a flap-like sleeve pocket, and unfolds onto the hand when needed.

  • Figure 6 of U.S. Patent 11,589,626 B2 showing the glove donned on the hand while attached to the sleeve

    Numerous Applications

    Potential applications include outerwear, workwear, public-safety apparel, kidswear, uniforms, military and tactical clothing, and other cold-weather categories.
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