Abstract: A hand protection for combative types of sport has a flexible sheath of leather or imitation leather and an inset, elastic foam padding. In order to achieve optimum cushioning and shock absorption, the padding is made of a mould (1) formed in a single piece of highly shock-absorbing, open cellular polyurethane foam and having a region (2) covering the wrist, the back of the hand and the fingers that is curved in the transverse direction so as to match the natural curve of the hand and curved downwards in the longitudinal direction by approximately 90.degree. in the area of the lower knuckles, having a reinforcement in that area. Furthermore, a flat thumb part (4) can be laterally formed on the same level as the hand part (2) to cover as an arch the upper side of the thumb in the hand protection sheath.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a semifinished material prepares such material for the subsequent production of a flower-like or petal-like decoration. For this purpose an initially flat band ribbon or tape material, that is sufficiently flexible for the subsequent folding to form pleat-like folds, is provided in its lengthwise direction with at least one drawstring which itself is also sufficiently flexible. The drawstring is secured at spaced intervals to the flat material, so that the drawstring is free from the flat material outside the securing points or areas. In these free intervals or spacings the drawstring is not covered by the flat material such as a flexible ribbon. At least one longitudinal edge of the flat material is provided with a non-linear contour which subsequently helps forming a flower or petal-like appearance.

Abstract: A full hand covering golf glove for use on a hand having fingernails extending beyond the fingertip includes a palm covering having an opening at one end. A plurality of finger coverings communicate with the palm covering at a first end of the finger covering and extend to a distal end. The distal end extends beyond the portion of the finger to which the fingernail is secured and is formed with an opening at the distal end which is dimensioned and disposed to allow a portion of the fingernail extending beyond a fingertip to extend therethrough.

Abstract: An insulated glove that has an increased area heat pocket and reduced length long finger portions. Each long finger portion is adapted to loosely fit each finger and thereby allow heated air to flow from the heat pocket outwardly to the fingertips. In the preferred embodiment, an oversized outer glove shell is used to enable the loose fit of the long finger portions.

Abstract: A bonding substance curing only very slowly or not at all in air is applied directly or indirectly to the outside of the palm surface of a glove, in particular a goalie glove. The bonding substance may be coated (directly). However preferably the application shall be indirect in that the bonding substance is admixed to a latex-foam layer fully or partly covering the outside of the palm surface of the glove material.A sports glove, in particular a goalie glove so treated with a bonding substance, is characterized by high adhesion that otherwise cannot be achieved even approximately by mere coating with conventional latex foam. Catching and retaining objects, in particular those with rounded, smooth surfaces such as soccer or hand balls, can be signficantly improved as a result.

Abstract: An antiviral surgical or examination glove is obtained by blocking adsorption sites for the antiinfective agent which may exist in the lubricating agent, e.g., cross-linked corn starch, or in the material of the glove itself. The glove of the invention comprises an elastomeric hand-shaped body having interior and exterior surfaces and an inner coating disposed on the interior surface of the elastomeric body. The inner coating comprises (a) an antiinfective agent selected from the group consisting of chlorhexidine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of chlorhexidine and (b) a lubricating agent which does not significantly adsorb the antiinfective agent. The inner coating is effective to deliver an antivirally effective amount of the antiinfective agent within ten minutes of exposure to a liquid.

Abstract: A laminate comprising an inner layer containing an acid/base indicator and an outer layer containing no acid/base indicator, wherein the inner layer is capable of undergoing a color change upon its contact with an acid or an alkali.

Abstract: An archer's tab comprises a one piece blank having a first string facing panel which is connected by a pair of bands at opposite sides of the first panel to second and third finger panels. The finger panels are rotated through 360.degree. to superimpose and connect them to the first panel at connection areas on the panels which are spaced away from a finger tip and string engaging portion of the tab. A thong connected to a hole extending in the connection area of the tab is used to engage around the wrist to help hold the tab to the hand and preclude excessive opening motion of the fingers when the bow string is released.

Abstract: A sewing needle has a main body 10 and a closed loop 18 of a resilient filament material rigidly secured to the rear end of the main body and lying a single common plane with the lengthwise axis of the main body. In unstressed condition, the filament has an open diamond configuration allowing a sewing thread to be easily passed through it. As the needle is pulled through the fabric, the loop collapses under the forces imposes on its sides by the fabric and thereafter expands to reassume its unstressed configuration. The rigid securement of the loop to the main body of the needle ensures that the loop remains in a single common plane with the needle axis as it collapses upon passage through the fabric and as it expands to its unstressed configuration following such passage.

Abstract: The invention is a glove-like device which shields the back of the hands from the rays of sunlight. It fits over the back of the hand like a glove, but leaves the palm and sides of the hand and the sides of the fingers and thumb essentially uncovered so heat from the hand can easily escape and the hand can be cooler. Unlike ordinary gloves which would be too uncomfortable to be worn in warm or hot surroundings because they retain the heat coming from the hands, the invention provides ventilation for the hands and allows them to stay cool while the device is being worn in the hot summer sun, or in warm surroundings, such as the inside of an air conditioned automobile, where one would not want to wear ordinary gloves to shield the sunlight off the hands.

Abstract: An improved athletic glove having superior gripping properties is disclosed generally comprising a palm piece and a back piece joined together to fit the human hand. The palm piece is made of a sheet of leather material prepared by a chrome tanning process or synthetic leather material having a substantially continuous layer of silicone s ealant covering the palm side thereof. The layer of sealant is bonded to the palm side and does not penetrate through the palm side to the hand of a wearer.

Abstract: A display unit is attached to a fastening band of a glove; the fastening band including a top strap and a bottom strap for underlying the top strap, with confronting surfaces of the top and bottom straps comprising cooperating interengaging regions, such as Velcro fabric, for example. The attaching system includes a first strap portion extending from the display unit and having an end region for insertion between the top and bottom straps of the glove and beneath the display unit. Such end region has on top and bottom surfaces respective interengaging regions for respectively interengaging with the mentioned interengaging regions of the top and bottom glove straps. A second strap portion extends from an opposite side of the display unit and away from the display unit. A tack securing arrangement secures the second strap portion to the glove.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making a protective garment, a garment produced in accordance with the method, and a strand material used in the method and garment. The strand material comprises cut resistant material such as KEVLAR, aramid, metallic, and combined KEVLAR and metallic strands, or the like, which are extrusion coated with vinyl, polyurethane or other suitable fluid impervious material. Coating the strands with fluid impervious material results in a cut resistant high strength fabric which is resistant to staining. The method comprises manipulating the strand material using substantially conventional textile fabric forming technology such as knitting to form a fabric and a garment, and may include coating the finished garment to achieve enhanced characteristics. One such characteristic which may be achieved is to make a garment fluid impervious, by coating a substrate with fluid impervious materials such as flexible urethane to protect the wearer.

Abstract: A glove construction for use by a hockey goalie includes a padded back structure, a removable close-fitting glove component, and flexible fittings to attach the inner glove to the padded back construction in a firm and secure manner yet retaining the necessary flexibility to perform the athletic operations required of a goalie.

Abstract: A glove includes a plurality of flexible metallic strips mounted in fixed communication to an exterior surface of each interior surface of every finger socket of the glove for use as a self-defense weapon. A modification of the invention includes flexible covering webs selectively mounted to overlie the abrasive webs for transport and storage of the device in a non-combative configuration of the glove construction.

Abstract: A cap construction including an exterior layer coextensive with an interior layer defining an cap-shaped structure including an elastomeric band to enhance securement of the structure overlying a swimmer's head portion. Sandwiched between the layers are a matrix of enclosed pneumatic chambers to afford a protective covering to the swimmer in use. A modification of the instant invention includes a plurality of coaxially aligned pneumatic chambers directed exteriorly through the opposed layers defining an elongate chamber defined by an ellipse of revolution. A further modification of the instant invention includes a series of spherical chambers captured between the layers including interconnecting conduits, wherein the conduits are secured at intersections with each pneumatic sphere defining a medial axis about each intersection with apertures directed through the conduits interiorly of the pneumatic chambers, or spheres to permit equalization of pressure throughout the matrix of spheres.

Abstract: A glove including a body formed with a plurality of finger stalls for receiving the fingers of an individual therewithin. Each finger stall includes a rigid socket positioned within an outer covering of the finger stall, wherein the outer covering is formed of a flame retardant material such as NOMEX.RTM.. A rigid cup-shaped socket member is fixedly mounted within each forward terminal end of each stall, with a fabric liner coextensively directed throughout the glove body interiorly thereof within each rigid socket to provide rigid surfaces to secure materials to be glued, as well as providing an outer material to avoid damage to an individual's hand due to exposure to a heated glue gun or an associated glue in a molten state. A modification of the invention includes a ferromagnetic inner socket selectively securing a ferrometallic outer socket that is replaceable in contamination of glue material and the like.

Abstract: A protective garment includes a wire mesh portion made from a wire material comprising a plurality of loosely interlinked metal wire rings, and at least one helically coiled stiffening element which is interwoven through a plurality of the metal wire rings in the wire mesh portion for maintaining the latter in a predetermined orientation. The garment can be effectively embodied as a protective glove which includes a wire mesh cuff portion having a plurality of helically coiled stiffening elements interwoven therein to maintain the cuff portion in a predetermined form.

Abstract: A golf grip training glove apparatus (10) for teaching the proper grip on the handle (201) of a golf club (200); wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a conventional golf glove construction (100) equipped with an elongated strap member (20) adapted to captively encircle the users gripping hand around the handle (201) of a golf club (200).

Abstract: A glove and glove form that has an approximately uniform profile that is thinner than conventional forms. The glove form also has a thinner profile adjacent the base of each digit and on the sides of the form adjacent the wrist. The glove has a flat front and back and a side portion connecting the front to the back. The side portion is contoured adjacent the base of the digits and on the sides of the glove adjacent the wrist.