PATTERN DESIGN FOR THE FINGER PORTIONS OF A GLOVE

Abstract

A pattern for the fingers of a glove assembly that provides better grip for the user's hands comprising a plurality of contour curved shape finger portions. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions conforms to the natural curved or vented shape of a user's fingers. The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions includes an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion and a little finger portion. The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions of the front palm portion is shorter in length than the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions of the back palm portion. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions includes a horizontal stitch. The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions include a plurality of contour curved stitches to facilitate the bending of the fingers of the user when gripping an object.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Technical Field of the Invention

The preferred embodiment relates in general to gloves for various industries including, but not limited to, gloves used by mechanics, industrial workers, athletes, and any other field or industry in which a glove may be required. More specifically, the embodiment relates to a pattern design for the fingers of a glove excluding the thumb which provides optimal grip and flexibility for the user.

2. Description of the Related Art

In most cases, gloves are used to provide optimal grip of tools, and sports equipment, to name a few. For example, in the sport of skiing, attaining and maintaining a consistent grip on a ski pole is an important skill to acquire for beginners. An incorrect grip, whether too strong, or too weak, directly affects the beginning skier's balance. In addition, ski poles are also used to prevent falls, initiate turns, and climb hills.

For a mechanic, the better the grip on a tool, the easier and faster the mechanic's ability to tighten or loosen bolts, and to pick up and maintain a steady grip on parts that are being repaired. Even gloves used as a fashion accessory or in cold temperatures may require the flexibility that would allow the user to grip an umbrella, a bag, a doorknob, a hockey stick, a ski poles, or even for the handling of a mobile electronic device.

Existing gloves lack the capability to assist with a proper grip. Most of the current patterns require a large amount of material in the finger area making them bulky and inflexible. These gloves are not stitched in a user-friendly manner which would eliminate the bulk created by the curved sidewalls on both sides of each finger to make perfect fit for the user's hands. The curved sidewalls are side panels or a separate pattern piece requiring additional material to be sewn on either side of the front and back pieces of each finger portion to allow for the natural curvature or vented shape of the user's fingers. However, the construction of these pattern pieces results in four side seams adding extra bulk to the finger area of the glove, which in turn further limits the user's ability to perform certain tasks.

Other patterns for the finger portions of a glove have been made with the intent of eliminating the curved sidewalls and reducing the steps for assembly. Although reducing the number of pattern pieces required, these newer designs still have not addressed the bulk generated by the material used. In addition, some of these newer designs employ a method of tucking as a means of eliminating the number of seams however this method does not reduce the required material and may even add further bulk to the finger portions of the glove thereby limiting flexibility.

Therefore, a need remains for a glove with finger portions that will provide a better grip for the user. Such a glove would provide a perfect fit for the natural shape of a user's fingers. Further, such a needed glove would contain fewer seams in the finger portions and be more flexible and less bulky and requiring less material.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To minimize the limitations found in the prior art, and to minimize other limitations that will be apparent upon the reading of the specifications, the present invention is a pattern design for the fingers of a glove excluding the thumb, comprising a plurality of contour curved shape finger portions. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions is designed to conform to the natural curvature or vented shape of the user's fingers thus eliminating the need for separate curved sidewall pieces or fourchettes. The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions includes an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion and a little finger portion. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions has a front part and a rear part. The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions of the front palm portion is shorter in length than the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions of the back palm portion. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions includes a horizontal stitch. The horizontal stitch gives a more effective way to bend the user's fingers. The front palm portion includes a plurality of contour curved stitch to facilitate the bending of the user's fingers.

A back palm portion having the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions. The front part and the rear part of the plurality of contour curved finger portions are joined together by one vertical stitch at each side of the contour curved finger portions. The assembly of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions creates a natural vented shape conforming to the fingers which facilitates to help the user gain and maintain adequate and proper grip.

One objective of the invention is to provide adequate grip for the user.

Another objective of the invention is to make the finger portions of a glove a perfect fit to the hands of the user.

A third objective of the invention is to provide a pattern for the finger portions of a glove with less seams and less bulk in the fingers.

Another objective of the invention is to provide a pattern for the finger portions of a glove with less material yield in the fingers.

These and other advantages and features of the present invention are described with specificity so as to make the present invention understandable to one of ordinary skill in the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Elements in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale in order to enhance their clarity and improve understanding of these various elements and embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, elements that are known to be common and well understood to those in the industry are not depicted in order to provide a clear view of the various embodiments of the invention, thus the drawings are generalized in form in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the front palm and back palm finger portion pattern pieces for a glove;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a glove assembly employing this invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear side view of a glove assembly employing this invention; and

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of a glove assembly employing this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following discussion that addresses a number of embodiments and applications of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part of hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features. However, any single inventive feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or only address one of the problems discussed above. Further, one or more of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described below.

FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a pattern 50 comprising a plurality of front palm portions 12 and a plurality of back palm portions 32 employed to develop the index, middle, ring, and little finger portions of a glove (not shown). The dashed lines illustrate where the plurality of back palm portions 32 are to be folded to form a front part (not shown) and a rear part (not shown).

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a glove assembly 10 comprising a plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 forms a curved or vented shape 16. The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 includes an index finger portion 18, a middle finger portion 20, a ring finger portion 22 and a little finger portion 24. Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 has a front part 26 and a rear part (not shown). The plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 of the front palm portion 12 are shorter in length than the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 of the back palm portion (not shown). Each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 includes a horizontal stitch 36. The horizontal stitch 36 gives a more effective way to bend the user's fingers.

FIG. 3 shows a rear side view of a glove assembly 10 illustrating a back palm portion 32 of the invention. A back palm portion 32 includes the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14. The rear parts 28 of the plurality of contour curved finger portions are sewn together with the front parts (not shown) of the plurality of contour curved finger portions 14. The construction of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14 facilitates to gain adequate grip for a user to hold or grip an object. FIG. 4 shows a side perspective view of a glove assembly 10, illustrating the curved or vented shape 16 formed by the joining of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions 14. The curved or vented shape 16 of the contour curved shape finger portions 14 helps to maintain proper grip for the user when holding an object.

The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been presented for the purpose of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. It is intended that the scope of the present invention not be limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A pattern for the finger portions of a glove assembly comprising:

a plurality of contour curved shape finger portions that includes an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion and a little finger portion, each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions forming a curved or vented shape when assembled;

a back palm portion having a front part and a rear part for each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions; and

a front palm portion for each of the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions;

whereby the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions facilitates to gain adequate grip for a user to hold an object.

2. The pattern of claim 1 wherein the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions of a front palm portion being shorter in length than the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions of a back palm portion.

3. The pattern of claim 1 wherein the front part of a back palm portion is a curved shape corresponding to the top front half of a user's fingers.

4. The pattern of claim 1 wherein the rear part of a back palm portion is a curved shape corresponding to the length of the back of a user's fingers.

5. The pattern of claim 1 wherein the front part and the rear part of a back palm portion are one conjoined pattern piece.

6. The pattern of claim 5 wherein the front part and the rear part of a back palm portion are identified by opposing curves corresponding to the top of a user's fingers.

7. The pattern of claim 6 wherein a back palm portion is folded at the point where the front part and the rear part are joined.

8. The pattern of claim 1 wherein the front part of a back palm portion is secured to a front palm portion with a plurality of contour curved stitches.

9. The pattern of claim 8 wherein the plurality of stitches form a horizontal stitch.

10. The pattern of claim 9 wherein the horizontal stitch corresponds with the center of the user's fingers thus facilitating bending of the fingers of a user when gripping an object.

11. The pattern of claim 8 wherein the left and right sides of the joined front palm portion and the front part of a back palm portion are secured to the left and right sides of the rear part of a back palm portion with a plurality of contour curved stitches.

12. The glove of claim 1 wherein the plurality of contour curved shape finger portions includes a plurality of contour curved stitches to provide adequate grip when holding an object.