Fingers Patents (Class 2/163)
  • Patent number: 11963561
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a glove assembly that includes obtaining an outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface and turning the outer shell inside out, coating the inner surface of the outer shell with a waterproof coating, obtaining an inner liner, and securing the inner liner to the inner surface of the outer shell. The outer shell is made of a material that is waterproof and breathable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: DASHAMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Albert Gapinski
  • Patent number: 11819071
    Abstract: A glove for use in hair styling applications, comprising: a glove body with an inner cavity therein generally conforming to a shape of a human hand, the body portion including an outer surface defining a front side with a palm area and an opposing back side of the glove body, a first end portion having an opening to the inner cavity and an opposing second end portion including a plurality of finger stalls extending from the glove body, the body portion being constructed of a first material; and a plurality of elements coupled to discrete areas of the body portion, wherein the elements are constructed of a second material, the second material having a property of greater thermal conductivity as compared with the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventors: Rebecca H Tomb, Sabrina Jahnigen
  • Patent number: 11762474
    Abstract: A method including receiving sound data captured by a wearable device of the user, the sound data indicative of contact between a first portion of the user wearing the wearable device and a second portion of the user wearing the wearable device; receiving motion data captured by the wearable device of the user, the motion data indicative of at least a movement of the first portion of the user wearing the wearable device; and determining, by a processor, based at least in part on the sound data and the motion data, a user input associated with the contact between a first portion of the user wearing the wearable device and a second portion of the user wearing the wearable device and the movement of the first portion of the user wearing the wearable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng Zhang, Gregory D. Abowd, Omer Inan, Pranav Kundra, Thomas Ploetz, Yiming Pu, Thad Eugene Starner, Anandghan Waghmare, Xiaoxuan Wang, Kenneth A. Cunnefare, Qiuyue Xue
  • Patent number: 11666106
    Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a first surface and a second surface which is treated with a friction treatment. The elastomeric article can be a glove in which the first surface is an inner donning surface and the second surface is an outer grip surface. The friction treatment reduces friction on the grip surface of the gloves in order to make it easier to don a second glove on top of the grip surface of the gloves of the present invention. The gloves of the present invention may be used as a first pair of gloves in a double-gloving configuration to conform with safety protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: O&M Halyard, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick H. Robert, Shantilal Hirjibhai Modha, Sopha Issara, Ryan S. Solan, Mary Rachel Henderson
  • Patent number: 11666473
    Abstract: An arm sling apparatus and method in which one or more bistable spring elements in the flexible cover of the arm sling automatically operate to gently clamp and hold the flexible cover in place on the patient's affected arm so that the patient can freely use the patient's other arm and hand to extend and attach the shoulder strap of the arm sling, extend and attach a waste strap of the arm sling if present, and/or perform other tasks necessary for securing the arm sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Myles C. Karcher
  • Patent number: 11660222
    Abstract: A device for treating hand tremors and methods of using the device. In at least some embodiments, the device includes a glove covering and at least one Coulomb damping suspension assembly. In some embodiments, the Coulomb damping suspension assembly includes a flexible tube and a wire-tube assembly. In some embodiments, the wire-tube assembly includes a first length of a wire and a first tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Lee Bullock
  • Patent number: 11627769
    Abstract: A training glove and a method for teaching proper hand, wrist, and finger orientations to efficiently perform a sugaring process for hair removal. A glove assists the technician in maintaining the proper finger positions for the application and removal of a sugar paste. In one example a glove has openings for the thumb and forefinger, and insert guides for bent finger positioning of the little finger, a ring finger, and a middle finger. In other examples, individual finger inserts are provided on the palm side of the fingers. In other examples, a single insert form is provided to position all three fingers—the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger. The finger inserts position the fingers so that the outside tips of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are properly aligned to apply an appropriate pressure to the skin in a sugaring application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: Lina Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11606987
    Abstract: A selector configured to provide tactile feedback to the user. The selector can be incorporated into the fingertip of a glove, or many other suitable locations. Different size selectors can be provided for different application. Arrays of multiple selectors can also be provided. An embodiment of the inventive device includes a central plunger lying behind a conductive covering. A tactile surface is provided on the rear of the plunger. A compressive element is positioned to urge the plunger toward the conductive covering. When a user presses the selector against a touchscreen, the plunger is pushed away from the touchscreen and the tactile surface on the plunger presses against the user. The pressing of the tactile surface provides feedback to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jeff Phillips
  • Patent number: 10967242
    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, ring finger and pinkie finger. The glove further includes a forefinger digital segment that exposes at least the middle and distal phalanges including the fingertips. The forefinger digital segment covers at least a portion of the wearer's proximal phalanx. The glove also has a strap means to secure the glove onto the wearer's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 10864428
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: John C. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 10714060
    Abstract: A glove includes a glove body having a resilient plucking device secured at the distal end of each of the glove fingers. The pinky finger portion of the glove is open. The glove has a securement strap about the wrist of the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Giovanni Guido
  • Patent number: 10709183
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a multipurpose safety glove and a multipurpose safety glove manufactured thereby, and, more particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a multipurpose safety glove and a multipurpose safety glove manufactured thereby in which a breakaway portion is not easily broken when general work is performed, so that a worker may be able to easily perform work tasks while wearing the safety glove. At the same time, safety requirements for the glove to be easily broken away from the hand in the case of danger are met, whereby a worker's body can be protected while maintaining working efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: SEMYUNG INC.
    Inventors: Young Min Kim, Seong Dong Lee
  • Patent number: 10682268
    Abstract: Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventors: Carrie Thompson, Scott Ketterer
  • Patent number: 10653939
    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 golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 10518514
    Abstract: A liquid-proof seamed article including an elastic laminated panel and a corrugated elastic laminated panel joined at the sealing regions of the laminated panels is provided. In exemplary embodiments, both of the laminated panels are corrugated. The laminated panels each include a textile layer and a protective layer. At least one of the textile layer and protective layer is elastic. An adhesive pre-treatment may be applied to the elastic laminate panel and/or the corrugated laminate panel along respective sealing regions prior to forming a seam. Additionally, the laminate can be stretched to substantially flatten the corrugations prior to forming a seam. By substantially flattening the surface of the corrugated laminated panel(s), an adhesive may be applied such that there are no gaps in the adhesive. The corrugated laminates may be used as material for making garments. An apparatus and a method for making a liquid-proof seamed article are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis E. McCann, III, Andrea Biro, Michael V. Edwards
  • Patent number: 10420381
    Abstract: Finger jackets have an improved fit for use in conjunction with various sports, athletic and special use activities. Each finger jacket has a palmar face portion and a back portion joined together to fit each human finger and adapted to fit various sizes thereof. The back portion is formed of a stretchable breathable material. The palmar face portion of each finger jacket is made of a sheet of anti-slip, grip enhancing material. Fourchettes may be connected between the palmar and back portions. Fasteners such as zippers and hook and pile fasteners may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventor: Kabede B. Tulloch
  • Patent number: 10268269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a glove system comprising a plurality of closed tip finger sheath with a secondary finger sheath disposed near the finger tips to allow for improved interaction with a portable electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy Chan
  • Patent number: 10004286
    Abstract: A glove is provided that includes a body configured to engage a hand and a plurality of finger sheaths configured to cover fingers of the hand. The glove also has an electrically conductive ink disposed at least at the tip of at least one of the finger sheaths to interact with a proximity sensor, such as a capacitive sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Jeffrey Singer, Frank J. Desjarlais
  • Patent number: 9950240
    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 golf. The glove includes a palmar portion and a dorsal portion that cover the palm and back of a user's hand. The glove may include multiple digital segments that entirely cover some of the fingers and may be without a digital segment for a forefinger. In one example, the glove may include enhanced grip capabilities along the glove palmar portion. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations and grip enhancers, the instant invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 9918504
    Abstract: A sensitivity enhancement glove having at least one sleeve with a unique aperture to enhance performance by capitalizing on neuroanatomy and create hyper sensitivity and thereby enhance effects on proprioception and simultaneous musculoskeletal functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Lanny L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9913658
    Abstract: In first and second embodiments the device comprises a generally cylindrically shaped body distal end and a proximal end, and is conformed to be received by a fingertip of a medical practitioner. A conical shaped cap is defined at the distal end with a plurality of metal protrusions for debridement scrapping formed on an outer surface, and along a bottom surface of the body. In the alternative second embodiment, a curette styled loop blade with a cutting edge is formed on the bottom surface. A third embodiment does not have the cap and has debridement scrapping protrusions defined along the bottom surface. Straps are attached to the body to secure the device to any finger of a medical practitioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Elvis Castillo-Garcia
  • Patent number: 9781957
    Abstract: The technical features of the Multi MIT are the retractable finger points on and/or near the metacarpo-interphalangeal joint on the middle, index and thumb fingers. On the dorsal side of the glove, are magnets that are sewn between the insulated material and the outer fabric which connect when the finger caps are retracted. The finger caps are held back by a positive and a negative magnet on the dorsal side of the glove that firmly holds the finger caps in place. The retracted caps access the inner spandex fleece glove that has touch screen material patches on the tips of the middle, index, and thumb fingers on the palmer side of the inner glove. The inner glove is designed to give the wearer fingertip sensory reception, dexterity and allow touch screen capabilities while providing mild fingertip protection with the finger caps retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Mack, Margaret Mack
  • Patent number: 9730477
    Abstract: The described invention relates to an ambidextrous working glove having fish scale-textured inner and outer surfaces and methods of making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Covco Ltd.
    Inventor: John Joseph Furlong
  • Patent number: 9642406
    Abstract: A glove that provides finger dexterity and grip while keeping the wearer's hands warm. The glove includes an exposed tight inner layer on the palm side of the fingertips to provide a good gripping surface with the glove on. The only exposed portion of the tight layer may be on the side of the finger where there are fingerprints—the palm side. The back side of the glove, where the fingernails and knuckles are, may be covered by a normal glove. The outer layer is cut out on the palm side and attached to the tight layer along the edge of the palm of the hand. The tight layer of the glove could either only be on the fingertips, or could be tight on the entire palm side of the glove to expose the whole palm to the gripping surface. This may require the tight inner lining around the whole hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Henry James Kusjanovic
  • Patent number: 9635895
    Abstract: A method for mapping wearer mobility includes identifying common usage patterns and usage positions by the garment wearer, attaching markers used in motion capture photography to the bare skin of a test subject, and recording position and movement data of the test subject with a computer system while the test subject repeats the common usage patterns and usage positions. The position and movement data are processed to create an opportunity map which identifies stretch and compression areas of the test subject. Markers are attached to a garment worn by a test subject, and position and movement data are recorded while the test subject repeats the common usage patterns and usage positions. The data are analyzed to create a problem map which identifies stretch and compression areas of the garment. A mobility map is created based on the opportunity map and problem map that creates a garment design that reduces compression and stretch areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: VF IMAGEWEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Rose, Michael Murphy
  • Patent number: 9554603
    Abstract: A glove, having a finger sheath comprising multiple pieces of fabric held together by seams; and reinforcements for the seams so that part of the sheath can be removed by cutting without the seams unraveling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: 5.11, INC.
    Inventor: Michael McCourt
  • Patent number: 9526282
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a waterproof glove that includes an outer shell having several finger shells. At least one finger shell includes first, second, and third tongues, the first tongue forming the palm portion of the finger shell, and the second and third tongues forming the back and side portions of the finger shell. The tongues are joined together at their adjacent edges. The glove further includes waterproof strips overlapping the adjacent edges and fastened to the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: ARC'TERYX EQUIPMENT INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Allan Green, Carl Moriarty
  • Patent number: 9345277
    Abstract: A protective shield for protecting a user's hands or feet from harmful ultraviolet rays when a coating composition applied to the user's fingernails or toenails during a manicure or pedicure is cured by an ultraviolet curing system. The protective shield includes a thin elastomeric or polymeric sheet of material impregnated with an ultraviolet blocking composition. The protective shield is provided with five or more slits, allowing the ends of the user's digits to be inserted through separate slits, ensuring that only the user's fingernails or toenails would be subjected to the ultraviolet rays produced by the ultraviolet curing system, while protecting the user's hands or feet from the ultraviolet rays. The protective shield is designed to cover a user's hand or foot while allowing the user's fingernails or toenails to protrude from separate slits provided near the end of the shield, while the slits rest firmly under the cuticles of the user's fingernails or toenails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Renee Albera
  • Patent number: 9248364
    Abstract: A glove for enhancing an interlocking grip of a club or sports device. The glove may include a palmar portion and a dorsal portion that meet at a distal lateral edge. The glove may include multiple digital segments that entirely cover some of the fingers and may be without a digital segment for a forefinger. In one example, the glove may be coated with a water repellant substance or may be made of weather-resistant or perspirant-resistant materials. In another example, the glove may include ventilation micro-recesses and the digital segments for a pinkie and a ring finger may include ventilation micro-recesses along the proximal phalanx portion to transfer moisture and the digital segment for the middle finger may be free of ventilation micro-recesses along the proximal phalanx portion to reduce moisture from contacting an interlocking pinkie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: John C. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 9204675
    Abstract: The technical features of the Multi MIT are the retractable finger points on and/or near the metacarpo-interphalangeal joint on the middle, index and thumb fingers. On the dorsal side of the glove, are magnets that are sewn between the insulated material and the outer fabric which connect when the finger caps are retracted. The finger caps are held back by a positive and a negative magnet on the dorsal side of the glove that firmly holds the finger caps in place. The retracted caps access the inner spandex fleece glove that has touch screen material patches on the tips of the middle, index, and thumb fingers on the palmer side of the inner glove. The inner glove is designed to give the wearer fingertip sensory reception, dexterity and allow touch screen capabilities while providing mild fingertip protection with the finger caps retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: The Idea Experts, LLC
    Inventor: John Mack
  • Patent number: 9134863
    Abstract: Disclosed is an input device for a capacitive touch panel, which is an input device for inputting the position on the touch panel by making the input device contact with the touch panel, including an insulating layer (11) having flexibility and optical permeability, and a conductive layer (12) having optical permeability and laminated onto the insulating layer (11), and the input device (10) is integrally formed into a cylindrical shape so that the insulating layer (11) and the conductive layer (12) become a portion to be contacted with the touch panel. Thereby, users less likely to have a sense of wear and tear of fingers, the position pointed by the input device on the touch panel is precisely recognized with ease, the accuracy of the position detected by the touch panel is improved, and input means is less likely to be lost though the input device is lost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: SHOWA DENKO K.K.
    Inventors: Kenji Shinozaki, Masahiro Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20150135402
    Abstract: A glove, having a finger sheath comprising multiple pieces of fabric held together by seams; and reinforcements for the seams so that part of the sheath can be removed by cutting without the seams unraveling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: 5.11, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael McCourt
  • Patent number: 9009868
    Abstract: A motorcycle glove structure comprises a system for protecting the fingers, made with a double layer of plastic, the first layer (26) of which is injected directly and coextensively onto a flat part made of leather or similar material or fabric (24). The second layer (28) made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic is injection-molded over the first layer and preferably has projections (30) opposite the minor knuckles. The structure also comprises a shield (38) which is made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic applied to the back of the hand and which has at the front portions (40) shaped so as to mate with projections (32) formed at the end of said second layer (28) for protecting the fingers, said co-operating projections being positioned opposite the makor knuckles of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Alpinestars Research SRL
    Inventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
  • Publication number: 20150101104
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a glove system comprising a plurality of closed tip finger sheath with a secondary finger sheath disposed near the finger tips to allow for improved interaction with a portable electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy Chan
  • Patent number: 9003567
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Drosihn
  • Patent number: 9003569
    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 and the use of said gloves, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Because of its unique finger configurations, grip enhancers, and/or its hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove now operable on for football quarterback's throwing hand and golfers, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: John Cuevas Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20150059052
    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 improvements to partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. The improvements of said gloves primarily comprising grip enhancers on the dorsal portion of these gloves, on the side or sides of any existing digital segments, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: John C. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 8950015
    Abstract: A glove may comprise at least one laminated padded portions affixed to at least one other portion. A laminated padded portion may comprise an inner layer, an outer layer, and at least one pad. The at least one pad may be secured by laminating the outer layer to the inner layer with the at least one pad retained between the inner layer and the outer layer without stitching. The at least one pad may be positioned to protectively cover portions of the wearer's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Garth Roy Gibby
  • Patent number: 8943612
    Abstract: A sanitary finger cap including: an insertion portion having a generally cylindrical shape and adapted to be fitted to a third knuckle of a finger connected to the center of a hand or to a portion of a second knuckle of the finger; and a grasping portion connected with one side of the insertion portion as a unitary body, in a shape of a general corn or pyramid in such a manner as to become small in thickness as it goes toward the other side thereof, and adapted to be fitted to a first knuckle as the end portion of the finger or to the second knuckle of the finger so as to grasp food thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Hyeon-Jin Jeong, Jeong-Tae You
  • Publication number: 20150020291
    Abstract: A glove or sock to be worn by a person and having opening(s) for jewelry or to show a person's nails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Hilda Ammari
  • Patent number: 8935812
    Abstract: A glove has a top panel and a bottom panel that together form a main glove body. Fingers, including an index finger and other fingers, extend from the main glove body, each of the fingers having a top side and a bottom side corresponding with the top panel and bottom panels of the main glove body. A thumb extends from the main glove body. A region, at a juncture of the index finger and the main glove body on or adjacent the top panel and/or the thumb, has an insulating pad covering a portion of the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Mechanix Wear, Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenny Safford
  • Publication number: 20140373251
    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 golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: John C. Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20140359915
    Abstract: A skin care mask glove is disclosed. The skin care mask glove comprises a glove portion. The glove portion includes an opening section, a hand section, a thumb section and a set of finger sections. The opening section includes an opening configured for receiving a hand and a tightening strap for tightening the opening section after a hand is inserted. The thumb section includes a first perforated line and a removable thumb end-portion. Each of the finger sections includes a second perforated line and a removable finger end-portion. The removable finger end-portions are connected via connector fabric. The glove portion is constructed having, among other things, a first outer layer, a first inner layer and a layer of a first skin care product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Seunghee OH, You Seok PARK
  • Publication number: 20140359916
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a glove enables one wearing the glove temporary unsheathed use of one or more of a thumb and an index finger of a hand of the wearer on which the glove is worn. A slide fastener may run along the glove between a distal portion of the glove's index finger-covering portion and a distal portion of the glove's thumb-covering portion. The slide fastener, when opened over a particular amount, provides an opening in the glove to enable the wearer to extend one or more of the wearer's thumb and index finger outside the glove for temporary unsheathed use of the thumb and/or index finger. When the slide is fastener closed, this causes the glove to cover the thumb and index finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Brandon Ly Baunach
  • Patent number: 8898848
    Abstract: A disposable skin cleansing finger sleeve cleans and maintains a clean face, removes facial make up, and applies medicine to the face in the treatment of skin conditions. The skin cleansing finger sleeve includes an elongated body formed from water impermeable material wherein the body has an open proximal end and a closed distal end capable of being removably positioned about a user finger. A viscous skin cleansing agent may be pre-applied (impregnate, coated, soaked, etc.) or applied after-the-fact (applied by the user) to the body for treating the user skin. Advantageously, the finger sleeve is capable of cleaning a user face by applying the skin cleansing agent to the user face and removing facial makeup therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Kasia E. Stevens
  • Patent number: 8875315
    Abstract: A garment including a shell adapted to receive a portion of a body of a wearer therein, the shell having an interior surface, an exterior surface and an aperture for receiving the body portion of the wearer and at least one conductive member disposed on the exterior surface of the shell. The at least one conductive member is formed with sufficient conductive mass to generate a signal recognizable by a touch-sensitive device without direct contact of the at least one conductive member with the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: JMI Sportswear Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Dennis Baacke
  • Patent number: 8869806
    Abstract: A device and method for protecting the nails on a hand or foot from discoloration during a skin tanning process. The device is a one-piece “nail glove” configured to only cover the distal ends of the fingers or toes, while leaving the rest of the hand or foot exposed for the skin tanning process. The glove, which may be produced in the form of a low-cost disposable unit, is made from one or more materials, preferably UV resistant, and in some embodiments also biodegradable. The glove will be applied to the tips of the fingers or toes prior to the skin tanning process, kept on during the skin tanning process, and then removed afterwards. Various low cost materials and methods of producing and dispensing the device are also taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Denise Cecile Eccher
  • Publication number: 20140304886
    Abstract: Apparatus worn on the fingers similarly to gloves, to enhance grip, particularly suitable as an aid in catching sports balls. The apparatus comprises a sheath for each finger, which may bear a friction enhancing material on an external surface. Each sheath may be internally reinforced by members which are more resistant to bending than the constituent material of the sheath. Reinforcement members may comprise bands which extend circumferentially about sheaths or may extend axially along sheaths. Sheaths may be provided with internal elastic bands which may overlie other bands at acute angles thereto or which do not overlie other bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Jamelle Brian Eugene
  • Publication number: 20140304879
    Abstract: Protective element or attachment to place on a glove finger, consisting in a resistant, hard piece with a half-round shape, closed at its end and open at the opposite end and partly on its lateral sides. Moreover, said element has its top part in the shape of an elongated semicircle connected to a half-ring. Additionally, the safety glove having at least one protective element located at the top dorsal part of one of the glove fingers is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Jorge Ruben Sgombich Perez
  • Patent number: 8856966
    Abstract: Embodiments of a scratching device are provided herein. In one embodiment, a scratching device includes a hand cover and a means for scratching disposed proximate a terminal end of the hand cover. The hand cover may be configured as a glove, a mitten, or the like and may further be configured to resemble a human hand, an animal's paw, or an element of nature. The means for scratching generally includes a scratching element that extends from a terminal portion of the hand cover. The means for scratching may further comprise a body coupled to the scratching element and having one or more holes configured for the fingers of the user. Optionally, an insert having one or more holes configured for the fingers of the user may be placed within the hand cover to facilitate control of the means for scratching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Pamela A. Doty