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A thermal glove fitted to a human hand having integrated with a body of the glove a thermal, gel-filled pack. The gel pack includes a sealed bladder constructed of flexible, durable material resistant to heat and rupture. The bladder encloses a thermal gel adapted for repeated heating and cooling, s

A thermal glove fitted to a human hand having integrated with a body of the glove a thermal, gel-filled pack. The gel pack includes a sealed bladder constructed of flexible, durable material resistant to heat and rupture. The bladder encloses a thermal gel adapted for repeated heating and cooling, such as by microwave exposure or refrigeration. The gel retains and transmits heat energy or cold to the hand of a wearer and is repeatably rechargeable. In preferred aspects of the invention, the gel pack is removably placed within a pocket integrated with the body of glove and adapted to removably receive the gel pack. The pocket may include a closure to secure the pack within the pocket. In other preferred aspects of the invention, a technical glove is provided incorporating a thermal gel pack and further providing a support cuff extending up the forearm of the wearer for comfort, prosthetic and/or injury preventive use by technical workers, such as computer users and laboratory workers.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A thermal glove fitted to a human hand comprising:a flexible glove body formed of a light weight, flexible material adapted for enhanced flexibility and tactile sensitivity of the wearer, the glove body defining finger pockets, a thumb pocket and a metacarpal pocket; anda

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A thermal glove fitted to a human hand comprising:a flexible glove body formed of a light weight, flexible material adapted for enhanced flexibility and tactile sensitivity of the wearer, the glove body defining finger pockets, a thumb pocket and a metacarpal pocket; anda thermal, gel-filled pack removably connected to a back hand portion of the glove body, said pack including a sealed bladder formed of a flexible, durable material resistant to heat and rupture and enclosing a thermal gel within a lumen of the bladder adapted for repeated heating and cooling; anda support cuff proximally attached to the glove body and adapted to extend up a forearm of a wearer for prosthetic and/or injury preventive use by technical workers, wherein the support cuff includes an inner cuff layer and an outer cuff layer surrounding a firm band of support gel.