Abstract: A lighting control apparatus (106) may include an accelerometer (118), a wireless communication interface (112), and a secure connection (125) for securing the lighting control apparatus to a surface. The secure connection may be configured to transfer motion imparted on the surface to the accelerometer. A controller (108) may be coupled with the accelerometer and the wireless communication interface. The controller may be configured to: receive, from the accelerometer, a signal representative of motion sensed by the accelerometer; determine, based on the signal from the accelerometer, that the sensed motion satisfies a motion criterion; and transmit, over the wireless communication interface to a lighting unit (104) or a lighting system bridge (102), data configured to cause one or more lighting units to emit light having one or more selected properties.

Abstract: A glove includes: an inner glove knitted from a fiber yarn; an outer glove that covers an outer side of the inner glove; and a hot-melt adhesive interposed partially between the inner glove and the outer glove which are layered, the outer glove including: a base knitted from a fiber yarn; and a coating layer layered on an outer face of the base and composed of a rubber or resin as a principal component; and the inner glove and the outer glove are bonded together by first heating the hot-melt adhesive applied onto a bonding portion on the inner glove or the outer glove, and then cooling and pressurizing the bonding portion. The inner glove is preferably a knitted product. The inner glove is preferably seamless. The cooling temperature during the cooling and pressurizing is preferably no higher than a softening point of the hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: An LNG filling apparatus that can safely fill LNG in LNG vehicles. A filling apparatus 1 for filling LNG in an in-vehicle tank, the apparatus 1 having a housing 2, a recovery hose 41 and a filling hose 51 separately led from the housing, a recovery mechanism 4 for recovering a natural gas from the in-vehicle tank via the recovery hose, and a filling mechanism 5 for filling LNG to the in-vehicle tank via the filling hose. Separately leading the recovery hose and the filling hose from the housing with these hoses in close proximity to each other allows a range capable of filling that is the overlap range between a connectable range of the recovery hose and a connectable range of the filling hose to be enlarged. A single hose led from the housing can be used for both of the recovery of the natural gas and the filling of the LNG, which prevents tangle of hoses with each other, and enables to fill the LNG in the in-vehicle tank safely.

Abstract: A protective sports glove worn by athletes during training or for use in a combative event to protect against injury and increase performance (including but not limited to total force generation, grip strength, striking force and speed, muscular endurance, time to contraction, etc.). These gloves are engineered with a dorsal splint system and a cooperating adjustable dual strapping wrist tie system to secure the gloves to the contour of the hands, to ensure they remain tight and fixed, and to support the wrist from excessive bending. The dual strapping system with the dorsal splint system provides increased wrist/hand rigidity mirroring a tightness of hand wrap bandages for maximal bone and tendon support of the hands and wrists, and this novel tie system increases the transfer of force generation to the point of impact.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, as well as providing an strategically located aperture exposing a portion of a user's forefinger, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities.

Abstract: A glove with electrical contacts and a power tool with electrical contacts are electrically coupled together. Before they are coupled, the glove contacts have a high impedance with the power source. Upon coupling, circuitry within the power tool is powered by the electrical current emanating from the glove contacts, and a coded signal is generated. This coded signal is received and causes the gloved contacts to exhibit comparatively lower impedance and conduct a higher current while the coded signal is maintained. During this time, currents at the power supply and powered tool are measured and compared. While these currents remain within prescribed tolerance, the business end of the power-tool is operational or operated.

Abstract: This invention can be embodied in a wearable device or system for measuring finger motion and recognizing hand gestures comprising a distal loop which encircles the intermediate phalanx of a finger, a proximal loop which encircles the proximal phalanx of the finger, a joint-spanning strip which connects these two loops, and a bend sensor which is part of the joint-spanning strip. Changes in energy transmitted through, or generated by, the bend sensor are used to measure the motion and/or configuration of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

Abstract: A personal signage assembly includes a pair of finger engaging members. Each of the finger engaging members engages a person's finger. A pair of mounts is provided and each of the finger engaging members has one of the mounts attached thereto. An elongated panel has first end and a second end. Each of the first and second ends has one of the mounts attached thereto. The panel has indicia thereon and has a length from the first end to the second end being less than 5.0 inches.

Abstract: A glove that does not have to be removed and allows quick bare index finger trigger contact for shooting of a pistol or rifle. Simple modification of a standard five fingered glove that still allows for normal use after the modification. My invention allows for instant bare finger contact with a control surface, such as a trigger, touch screen display and casting of a fishing line from a spinning reel.

Abstract: A batting glove or sports glove includes a glove base configured to accommodate a users hand. In some embodiments, the glove base has an opening in a palmar region of the glove. Multiple palmar layers are attached to the glove base and positioned over the opening. In some embodiments, the palmar layers include a first layer of material positioned between a second layer of material and a third layer of material. The first layer of material has a lower coefficient of friction than one or both of the second and third layers of material such that the layers may slide relative to one another.

Abstract: Systems and methods for affecting metabolism, such as the treatment of metabolic syndrome are disclosed. A method for treating metabolic syndrome can include one or more of the steps including identifying a region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue; positioning the region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue into an enclosed chamber; adjusting the relative humidity of the enclosed chamber sufficient to create a physiologic metabolic effect; and activating a convection fan within the chamber to promote heat transfer from the glabrous tissue. The method need not involve altering the temperature within the enclosed chamber.

Abstract: A smoking glove includes a glove having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening located at a finger portion of the glove. The second opening is distal from the first opening at a distance of at least half a length of the finger portion of the glove. The smoking glove includes tubing, the tubing stretching from the first opening of the glove to the second opening of the glove. The tubing is located within the glove. The smoking glove includes a bowl located at a first end of the tubing.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities.

Abstract: A flexible, multi-layer glove, including a liner, a glove shell having at least one of a knitted fabric or a flame-treated leather; and/or a floating barrier layer, that includes a plurality of attachment tabs, disposed between the glove shell and the liner, wherein the plurality of attachment tabs attach the barrier layer to the liner and to the glove shell and/or a floating insulation layer is disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to a snap button fastener providing electrical connection. An embodiment of a fastener includes a first mechanical part, the first mechanical part including at least a stud portion, the first mechanical part including a first electrical connector; a second mechanical part, the second mechanical part including at least a socket portion with a spring element and the socket portion, the second mechanical part including a second electrical connector. The stud portion of the first mechanical part and the socket portion of second mechanical part, if separated, are to interlock upon the application of a first force towards each other, and, if interlocked, to separate upon the application of a second force away from each other.

Abstract: The swing training aid includes an arm band and an adjustable cord attached to the racket and the arm band through an adjustable hook. The arm band is adjustably and detachably secured around an arm of a player. A hook strap is attached on the outside of the arm band and defines an opening for receiving the hook. The elastic cord has one end having a loop whose diameter is sufficiently large to receive a handle of the sport swing instrument. The adjustable hook has a base and a hook portion extending from the base and terminating at a hook end. The hook portion is designed to be coupled to the hook strap and the base of the adjustable hook is designed to receive the end of the elastic cord and adjustably lock the cord once the cord length has been adjusted for the player.

Abstract: Provided is a finger sleeve for enhancing a grip on objects to be held by a hand. The finger sleeve includes a band of a flexible material forming a cylindrical passage through which a finger of the hand is to extend. A strap is coupled to the band, and is adjustable between an open state in which the finger sleeve is to be placed onto the finger and a closed state in which the strap interferes with removal of the finger sleeve from the finger. An anti-slip surface is provided to a palm-side of the band, and includes a grip enhancing material that improves a grip on the objects to be held in the hand while wearing the finger sleeve relative to the grip on the objects to be held in the hand without the finger sleeve.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities.

Abstract: An illuminated glove assembly for providing illumination to a user, wherein the illuminated glove assembly has a glove with a hand portion and an illumination data controller. The hand portion includes a back portion, fingers, a wrist end and a palm portion. The back portion includes a first pocket with a first opening proximate the fingers and a first terminal end proximate the wrist end. The illumination data controller is configured for selective mounting in the first pocket. The illumination data controller has a housing with a front face, a top surface, a length, a width and a thickness. The front face includes a light source from which light emanates and the width is greater than the thickness.

Abstract: A glove includes a glove body having a bottom, a top, a middle, and palmar and dorsal panels extending from the bottom to the middle. The glove also includes finger covers extending from the middle to the top, and a thumb stall. A wrist strap is carried on the bottom of the glove body, and a thumb strap is carried on the middle of the glove body. Finger straps are carried on the finger covers. Rigid elements are carried along each of the finger covers and prevent the fiver covers from flexing.

Abstract: Glove structures may include front and back portions. A knuckle support assembly may be attached to the back portion. The knuckle support assembly may include a knuckle support member having at least one cutout coincident with at least one metacarpophalangeal joint and a flexible member extending across the at least one cutout. The knuckle support member may have a greater flexural stiffness than the back portion. The material of the knuckle support member may be more elastically stretchable than the material of the back portion. The material of the flexible member may be more elastically stretchable than the material of the back portion. The knuckle support member may be molded to the flexible member. Alternatively, the knuckle support member and the flexible member may be fuse bonded to one another. Methods for making such glove structures are also provided.

Abstract: A flushable disposable glove system having flushable disposable gloves to cover a hand of a user-wearer having at least one securer to prevent the flushable disposable glove from unwanted displacement; and at least one container having a pull-up raised top section with fanned, accordion-style walls, a base, a front side, a back side, a left side, a right side, and an interior volume. The flushable disposable gloves are stored and dispensed from the container. The flushable disposable glove is removably placable on a left hand and a right hand prior to urinating or defecating. The flushable disposable glove protects the hand of the user-wearer while cleaning a genital region after urinating and defecating thereby preventing the user-wearer from getting urine and feces on the hand of the user-wearer.

Abstract: A disconnectable snap button connection for connecting electronic devices to fabrics, the disconnectable snap button connection and a method for making the same is described herein. The disconnectable snap button connection includes a component, a piece of conductive material, a piece of non-conductive material; wherein the piece of conductive material is attached to the piece of non-conductive material, a male portion of the disconnectable snap button, wherein the male portion of the disconnectable snap button is attached to the component, and a female portion of the disconnectable snap button, wherein the female portion of the disconnectable snap button is attached to the piece of conductive material. When the male portion of the disconnectable snap button is inserted into the female portion of the disconnectable snap button, a connection is made between the component and the piece of conductive material.

Abstract: A glove useful for mixed martial arts fighting has padded knuckles for the four non-opposed fingers, with the lower half of each of the fingers not enclosed. The palm of the glove is open, and the thumb is not covered. The glove has an inner pair of attachment straps closable across each other over the wrist, and installed over the attachment straps is a closable outer support or stability strap that wraps around the wrist. Both the attachment straps and the support strap are preferably closable through use of a hook and loop fastening means such as Velcro®.

Abstract: A glove for enhancing a wearer's grip and control of a golf club or sports device. The glove may include a palmar portion and a dorsal portion having multiple digital segments that entirely enclose a wearer's thumb, middle finger, ring finger and pinkie finger. The glove further includes a forefinger digital segment that exposes at least a portion of the wearer's fingertips. The dorsal segment may also include a high friction surface along a side of said forefinger digital segment.

Abstract: A glove has a finger section receiving the fingers, an intermediate section receiving the palm, and a wrist section receiving the wrist of a person. The glove has a front, a back, and sides. An inner layer of fluid retaining cotton material is provided to be worn in direct contact with the fingers and the palm. A middle layer of moisture barrier material is provided in contact with the inner layer. An outer layer of stretchable material is provided in contact with the middle layer and the wrist. A slit extends in the front through the outer layer and the middle layer. Fluid moistens the inner layer prior to wearing by passage through the slit.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable glove and applying it to the hand of a user. A stream of air drawn into an enclosed glove applying chamber through a constricted opening aligned with the heel of the glove inflates the topmost glove in a stack of gloves in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand into the glove. After the user has donned the glove on the hand, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand from the glove applying chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the topmost glove is disrupted. Upon closure of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower glove in the glove stack to prepare the next glove for receipt of another hand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glove having both high softness and high air tightness. A glove of the present invention has a fiber-made base having a shape of a hand of a person and a coating formed on a surface of at least a portion of the base, where a burning treatment is applied to the base, air tightness of a portion of the glove which has been applied with the burning treatment is maintained even when pressure of 9 kPa or higher is imparted to inside of the base, and the fiber-made base is formed of filament yarns.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve measuring a prostate or other object. In some embodiments, a membrane can be sealed over a digit extension to form a closed volume. The closed volume can be inflated via an inflation tube, and a reference pattern can be disposed within the closed volume along with a measurement assembly. In use, a user can put on the glove, position the membrane in proximity to a rectal wall overlying a prostate, and inflate the membrane. As the user slides their finger across the rectal wall, optical fibers in the measurement assembly can move relative to a reference pattern, and a controller can sense light reflected through the fibers from the reference pattern. The controller can calculate or estimate various attributes of the prostate based on the reflected light, such as the palpable surface width or volume.

Abstract: A toy glove is disclosed, and includes an inflatable user engagement portion and a fluid retention portion. The fluid retention portion is affixed to the user engagement portion and includes an attachment layer, an absorbent layer, and a retention layer. The absorbent layer is configured to absorb and retain fluid, and is compressible under an applied force so that fluid stored in the absorbent layer is displaced therefrom under pressure. The retention layer covers the absorbent layer and is semi-permeable so that the retention layer inhibits fluid at an equilibrium state from flowing therethrough and allows at least a portion of the fluid displaced from the absorbent layer under pressure to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A device for supporting or attaching to exercise equipment, such as free-weights or machines is disclosed. The device includes an elongated strap that supports a generally C-shaped hook that has a pair of generally parallel limbs. The C-shaped hook is attached to the elongated strap such that the limbs of the C-shaped hook are generally parallel to the length of the elongated strap. Additionally, a safety mechanism that prevents items held within the C-shaped hook is also disclosed.

Abstract: A glove has a palm side and a back side joined at a side edge to form a glove body. The palm side and the back side are constructed from a stretch material. Panels attach to the stretch material on the palm side to form finger parts, palm parts and a back part. The panels are separated from each other by the stretch material to allow relative movement. Elastic bands attached to the panels on the back side adjust the fit. A thumb part has a gusset of the stretch material. Grip surfaces have an embossed texture with indentations.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of clothing, such as a glove, formed with a flexible, moldable material section forming one or more of the portions of the article of clothing. The moldable sections utilized in constructing the article of clothing are formed in a molding process which allows for the formation of the sections in a desired shape and/or with various function-enhancing members integrally on the moldable portions. In addition, the molding process for forming the moldable sections can be used to bond the moldable sections to the other non-moldable sections used in the construction of the article of clothing.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a lacrosse training aid comprising at least one glove configured to be placed on the hand of a lacrosse player, the at least one glove comprising an integrated strap mechanism configured to couple the at least one glove to a lacrosse stick in a non-dominant configuration.

Abstract: A protective inner athletic glove for use with an outer athletic glove. The inner athletic glove includes a glove body including a moisture wicking, elastic fabric material for covering at least a portion of a user's hand and one or more protective barrier layers attached to an outer surface of the glove body, the one or more protective barrier layers comprising a material to reduce a coefficient of friction between the glove body and an inner surface of an outer athletic glove.

Abstract: A core cooling accessory includes a hand covering configured as a glove having a palm portion and a wrist portion. The glove also includes an outer layer and an inner liner. An access opening in the palm portion of the outer layer permits access between an outer surface of the outer layer and a pocket in a space between the outer layer and the inner liner. A cooling element is positioned within the pocket and adjacent the access opening in the palm portion of the outer layer. A tubular air passage is connected to the exterior surface of the glove and communicates with the interior of the inner liner permitting air to be withdrawn from the interior of the inner liner.

Abstract: Wrist guards configured for providing support to a user's wrist are disclosed. An illustrative wrist guard includes a wrist pad having a dorsal section configured for placement adjacent to the anterior side of the user's wrist and a palmar section configured for placement adjacent to the posterior side of the wrist. A number of stiffener elements coupled to the dorsal section of the wrist pad provide support against hyperextension of the user's wrist.

Abstract: A tamper alert band is provided that includes a strap with conductive and non-conductive elements or layers. The tamper alert band includes an electronic or RFID device that is configured to communicate with RFID readers and/or exciters. The strap may be a single unitary body that has a conductive layer and a non-conductive layer.

Abstract: A pair of gloves with cleaning surfaces have a thumb cleaning portion located on the thumb tip, a finger cleaning portion on a fingertip portion and a ventral cleaning portion located on the backside of the gloves. The cleaning portions are integrally formed in the same material as the rest of the gloves and are completely sealed to provide sterility. The gloves fit on the left and right hand of a user and have the same cleaning surfaces on each. Indicator portions are integrally formed within the gloves and allow the user to estimate the length of various things without using a separate measuring device. During use, the indicator portions may become contaminated and the cleaning portions are used to clean away the contaminates to restore their usefulness.

Abstract: A minimal glove capable of being removably secured to a palm directly, the minimal glove comprises a flexible sheet having a substrate layer, a backing layer having a top surface and a bottom surface and an attachment layer, wherein the flexible sheet is formed substantially in the shape of a human palm, the substrate layer is disposed on the top surface of the backing layer and the attachment layer is disposed on the bottom surface of the backing layer and the attachment layer is configured to be removably attached to the palm directly. The minimal glove further comprises a protective sheet on which the attachment layer is attached such that the attachment layer of the flexible sheet is protected from contamination when the protective sheet is not in use.

Abstract: A glove has a top panel and a bottom panel. The top panel has a proximal end. The proximal end defines at least a portion of a cuff of the glove. The proximal end has a length. A strip of loop material extends along the top panel and has a length longer than the length of the proximal end of the top panel.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand covering with tactility features. The tactility features of the hand covering enable the wearer of the hand covering to have improved dexterity and tactility while wearing the hand covering and performing various tasks. In one embodiment, the hand covering includes a conductive member that can be used with an interface of an electronic device.

Abstract: A pair of magnetic mechanics gloves for allowing metal objects to be removably attached magnetically thereto comprising a right magnetic mechanics glove and a left magnetic mechanics glove. The right magnetic mechanics glove is defined by a conventional right handed glove body having magnetically infused finger tips and, in some embodiments, a magnetically infused dorsal side. The left magnetic mechanics glove is defined by a conventional left handed glove body which has three magnetic strips affixed in parallel to the surface of its dorsal side, below the finger area and above the wrist area.

Abstract: A grip enhancing hand and wrist covering for improving a user's ability to grip a ball, comprising a glove component and a wrist component, each having a plurality suction cups disposed thereon. The glove component is defined by a conventional glove body having a plurality of suction cups spanning the surface of each finger and the thumb on the palmar side. A hook and loop fastener is disposed at the base of the glove component so as to allow the glove component to removably attach to a wrist component of the grip enhancing hand and wrist covering. The corresponding wrist component is defined as an elongated hollow cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end. Disposed across the anterior side of the wrist component are suction cups.

Abstract: A semi cured supported elastomeric glove with enhanced gripping surfaces achieved by the method of transferring of patterns by compression molding, including a plurality of concave indentations of any pattern and molded into the gripping surfaces of the semi cured glove.

Abstract: A disposable glove dispensing system may allow for a user to efficiently put on a disposable glove without touching the outside of the glove. In various embodiments, a disposable glove may comprise an opening for hand entry having a first opening edge and a second opening edge, a first interconnection point located near the first opening edge, where the first interconnection point attaches the disposable glove to a first adjacent disposable glove, and a second interconnection point located near the second opening edge. The second interconnection point may attach the disposable glove to a second adjacent disposable glove, wherein the disposable glove is positioned between the first adjacent disposable glove and the second adjacent disposable glove. Furthermore, a disposable glove dispensing system may comprise a pack of interconnected disposable gloves, and a glove dispenser comprising two glove hangers for hanging the pack of disposable gloves hang.

Abstract: A disposable glove dispensing system may allow for a user to efficiently put on a disposable glove without touching the outside of the glove. In various embodiments, a disposable glove may comprise an opening for hand entry having a first opening edge and a second opening edge, a first interconnection point located near the first opening edge, where the first interconnection point attaches the disposable glove to a first adjacent disposable glove, and a second interconnection point located near the second opening edge. The second interconnection point may attach the disposable glove to a second adjacent disposable glove, wherein the disposable glove is positioned between the first adjacent disposable glove and the second adjacent disposable glove. Furthermore, a disposable glove dispensing system may comprise a pack of interconnected disposable gloves, and a glove dispenser comprising two glove hangers for hanging the pack of disposable gloves hang.

Abstract: A golf glove having improved fit and gripping features is disclosed herein. The golf glove of the present invention includes gripping features permanently disposed on one or more of the fingers, preferably the front surfaces of the ring and little fingers, and also includes an expandable slit that extends from an opening and that helps the golf glove expand to receive a golfer's hand and then retract so that the glove fits comfortably on the golfer's hand.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf gloves having a cut out portion and methods to manufacture gloves having a cut out portion are generally described herein. Other embodiments of gloves may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a glove using a flat knitting machine, including a second pouch-like part forming step after knitting a first pouch-like part by means of a first knitting needle group. The second pouch-like part forming step includes a main body part knitting step of knitting a main body part and a pouch base part knitting step of knitting an annular pouch base part that is connected to the first pouch-like part.