Glove testing device and method

[0020]FIG. 1 shows an exemplary glove testing or spool device 10 constructed in accordance with the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the device is configured to receive the open mouth 12 of an insulative glove 14, particularly a natural or synthetic rubber glove of the type used by linemen or electricians to guard against electrical shock. As discussed further below, the device is configured to be moved relative to the lengthwise direction 16 of the glove so as to successively seal shut each portion of the glove passed by the device. Here and in the claims, the phrase “moved relative to” is merely intended to indicate relative movement so as to cover movement by the device alone, the glove alone, or both the device and glove together. As each portion of the glove passed by the device is sealed shut, the air trapped in the glove progressively inflates the glove. In particular, starting adjacent the open mouth, the glove is preferably rolled about the spool device 10 so as to infl