MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531129206 A) filed by International Institute of Nursing and Research, Kalyani, West Bengal, on Dec. 19, 2025, for 'latex gloves with string.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Indrakshi Basu; Medhawi Verma; Dr. Sourajit Ghosh; Dr. K. Thavamani; Ms. Rehena Khatun; Ms. Taniya Biswas; and Dr. Prashanta Kumar Bardhan.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention relates to latex gloves with an integrated string or tether mechanism that allows gloves to be conveniently carried, paired, and hung when not in use. The string ensures hygiene, prevents misplacement, and enhances usability in healthcare and field environments. The gloves may include fixed, detachable, or retractable strings, improving glove management during short breaks or multitasking without compromising sterility."
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