Abstract: A wetsuit for aquatic activities may include a wetsuit material having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The wetsuit has a portion comprising one or more paddling assist members that may be configured to lay flat while inserting the portion into water and extend outward from the surface of the wetsuit when the portion is drawn backward during a paddling stroke movement to provide greater resistance to the movement, increasing thrust provided by the movement.

Abstract: An article for soap bubble generation is provided as a liquid-resistant wearable article. A web is provided integrally with the article having at least one hole adapted to form soap bubbles when the web is dipped in bubble solution and air is moved through the at least one hole. Preferably, the article has films of liquid-resistant material sealed at a common edge and a pocket therebetween. The pocket may be shaped to receive a body part such as a hand (e.g., the article is glove/mitten-shaped). The article substantially prevents a body part inside the pocket from touching the bubble solution when the web is dipped in the bubble solution while the article is being worn. Different sizes of holes may be provided in the web to generate different sizes of bubbles.

Abstract: A hand cover apparatus with a tensioning mechanism that tensions a portion of the apparatus such that it is urged to retract to an open position, freeing a portion of the user's hand. Said system has one stationary piece and at least one additional piece that moves relative to it and can be triggered to free the hand by using only the hand to which it is mounted.

Abstract: A six-webbed glove has a main body, four middle webs, two outer webs, two finger-supporting boards and an arm-supporting board. The main body has a palm segment, five finger segments and an arm segment. The finger segments and the arm segment are mounted on two opposite ends of the main body. The middle webs are respectively mounted between every two adjacent finger segments. The two outer webs are mounted on two opposite sides of the main body and connected to the palm segment and the arm segment along a contour of the main body. The finger-supporting boards and the arm-supporting board are respectively mounted inside the finger segments and the arm segment, and are capable of maintaining the shape of the finger segments and the arm segment.

Abstract: A glove can include an integrated wrist wrap that is split to allow a watch to be worn with the glove. The glove comprises a hand portion within which a wearer's hand is placed and a wrist wrap attached to a proximal edge of the hand portion and configured to extend around the wearer's wrist when the wearer's hand is placed in the hand portion. The wrist wrap can include a slit that extends lengthwise within the wrist wrap. When the wearer is also wearing a watch, the watch can be inserted through the slit so that the wrist wrap will be positioned on each side of the watch thereby allowing the face of the watch to remain visible while still providing support to the wrist. A split wrist wrap without a hand portion is also provided.

Abstract: An article of clothing is provided for topically delivering a pharmaceutical composition to a wearer of the article of clothing. The clothing typically includes at least three layers, an optional outer surface layer, a middle layer, and an inner layer. A pharmaceutical composition is applied to the inner layer. The middle layer prevents the pharmaceutical composition from passing from the inner layer to the outer surface layer. A method for delivering a pharmaceutical is also disclosed, wherein a pharmaceutical composition is applied to the inner layer of an article of clothing and the clothing is worn by a person. A pharmaceutical preparation delivery kit is also provided, wherein the kit includes an article of clothing for topically delivering a pharmaceutical composition and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: There is provided a hand covering for a person for use in water based exercise having a body having a first side and a second side that are attached along an outer edge to define a hand-receiving cavity and an opening in communication with the hand-receiving cavity. The hand-receiving cavity is sized and shaped to permit the body to be worn on a left hand in a first orientation and on a right hand in a second orientation that is opposite the first orientation, and the first side has a first permeability and the second side has a second permeability that is different from the first permeability.

Abstract: A glove for biasing a user's hand into an optimal position for swimming. The glove having a body member with a thumb hole and closure flaps, four finger portions secured to the body member and a resilient member secured to the body member and extending across the four finger portions, wherein the resilient member in cooperation with the four finger portions reduces splaying of fingers during a swimming stroke, restricts balling of the hand when worn and restricts touching of the fingers when worn.

Abstract: A swimming device for increased underwater resistance increases resistance while underwater for purposes of rehabilitation and fitness. The device includes a glove having a main portion and a plurality of finger portions and a thumb portion whereby the glove is configured for covering a human hand. A channel-forming member has a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the main portion of the glove and a top wall extending between a first side and a second side of the peripheral wall. The channel-forming member has a pair of separator portions extending downwardly from the peripheral wall wherein the separator portions are configured for separating the channel-forming member into a plurality of channels. A pair of fins is coupled to the channel-forming member wherein the fins and the channels are configured for increasing underwater resistance when the glove is positioned on the hand and moved underwater.

Abstract: A training paddle for use by a swimmer comprises a base configured to accommodate a hand of the swimmer. A strap holds the base to the hand. A raised fin that extends upward from the base directs water away from flowing between the hand and the base.

Abstract: A yoga glove has a palm section, a back section and a finger section. The palm section has a thumb hole formed through the palm section. An edge of the palm section has a front segment and a rear segment. An extending length of the back section is longer than that of the palm section. An edge of the back section has a front segment and a rear segment. The rear segment of the edge of the back section is connected securely with that of the edge of the palm section. The finger section is crescent shaped. An edge of the finger section is connected securely with the front segments of the palm section and the back section. Therefore, the ergonomically curved yoga glove can match the curved shape of the hand and stay close to the hand.

Abstract: A training paddle for use by a swimmer comprises a base configured to accommodate a hand of the swimmer. A strap holds the base to the hand. A raised fin that extends upward from the base directs water away from flowing between the hand and the base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for enhancing swimming and facilitating walking on land. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a foot thong having a body and a toe tether. The apparatus can include a swim fin device having a sole portion, toe portion, and fin portion, wherein the sole portion and toe portion cooperate to define an opening for receiving the toe tether to secure the swim fin device to the foot thong. Additionally disclosed herein is a recreational swimming ensemble comprising the swim fin device(s), the swimming glove(s), and/or a mask configured to be secured to goggles, wherein a common theme can be distributed across the swim fin device, swimming glove, and mask.

Abstract: A strap-on swimming fin apparatus configured for removable engagement with a person's limb, the apparatus having an elongate strap with a pair of mutually engagable surface fasteners, the strap configured for secure removable engagement around the limb. An extremity cover, such as a glove or bootie, is joined flexibly to a side edge of the first strap and is configured for engaging an associated extremity, such as a hand or foot. A pair of fins are secured to a top surface of the strap in opposing positions, thereby improving the person's thrust through the water as well as their ability to maneuver, while simultaneously allowing for full unobstructed use and articulation of both the limb and extremity.

Abstract: A variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus which provides a platform for removable fit to each of a user's hands and arms is disclosed. Each platform provides a plurality of one-way valves of two sizes. Each platform further provides a dialable disc which varies with orifice size, from a larger orifice to smaller orifices, or a user may choose to close orifices, thereby providing varied resistance to movement through water. Multiple embodiments of the platform are provided.

Abstract: A hand covering for controlling the stroking power of hand is provided. The hand covering includes a tubular shaped body-cover for bringing the hand in a covered state. The hand covering includes one or more insert members disposed within the body-cover of the hand covering. The insert members extend the body-cover beyond the fingers. Further, one or more slits are provided on the body-cover for bringing the hand in an exposed state from the covered state. The exposed state allows the hand covering to be rolled back onto the wrist of the user.

Abstract: A hand covering for controlling the stroking power of hand is provided. The hand covering includes a tubular shaped body-cover for bringing the hand in a covered state. The hand covering includes one or more insert members disposed within the body-cover of the hand covering. The insert members extend the body-cover beyond the fingers. Further, one or more slits are provided on the body-cover for bringing the hand in an exposed state from the covered state. The exposed state allows the hand covering to be rolled back onto the wrist of the user.

Abstract: An improved “webbed finger sheaths for swimming aid” comprises the unitary integral body of truncated tubular structure and the web membrane, which being disposed between the longitudinal central lines on the lateral sides of the adjacent truncated tubular structures such that having same structure on both of the palmar side and back side for suitability of left-hand and right-hand, wherein, both ends of said truncated tubular structure are open not only to enable the fingers smoothly wearing through inside but also to let the fingertips protruding expose out for having the dexterity and maneuverability of the fingers during practical operation; And, said web membrane has at least one groove configured for sufficient flexibility; Moreover, at least one raised blade is configured on said web membrane, which being disposed between the adjacent truncated tubular structures, to increase the paddling effect.

Abstract: Swim gear including a headpiece which covers the forward portion of the wearer's head and supports a pair of spaced lenses therein. A tailpiece which extends rearwardly from the forward portion of the wearer's head and terminates atop the wearer's head. An elastic band member is secured to the tailpiece and extends downwardly across the back of the wearer's head for secured relation with a connector member which is slidably carried on a head-encircling band. The head-encircling band extends around the wearer's head and has its ends secured to the headpiece adjacent each lens. The upper portion of the headpiece includes a surface for support of an appendage thereon. As a novelty feature, the appendage may be configured in the shape of the dorsal fin of a shark. Other configurations may be provided on the appendage, if desired.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including a plurality of finger mounts and a plurality of rods each having a base coupled to the tip of one of the finger mounts and extending therefrom in coaxial relationship therewith. A web is mounted on the rods for manipulating and/or collecting debris.

Abstract: A lint mitt having a compartment for a user's fingers, a compartment for a user's thumb, and which firmly holds the mitt about a user's wrist. The lint mitt has disposed thereon an adhesive having sufficient tack to adhere lint to the lint mitt when the lint mitt is disposed upon a lint-filled surface. Methods for using a lint mitt.

Abstract: An exercise glove for strapping weights (108) to a user's hand. The exercise glove may be used in water for swimming or on land for jogging or other exercise. A weight is inserted into a pocket (106) on a support (103) for placement on the backhand portion of the user's hand. The weight is removable from the pocket to permit variability of the amount of weight carried in proportion to desired muscle stress. The exercise glove may include a plurality of pockets for insertion of a plurality of weights. For use in swimming or other water sports the glove includes webbing (170) extending between form fitting finger sleeves (118), which cooperates with the weights (106) to provide improved training. The glove may also be formed with quick-removal loops (402) in place of or in addition to the webbing (170).

Abstract: A swimming instructional and training aid comprising a combination floatation and positioning member adapted to encircle or attach to a body joint of the extremities, i.e., the knee, ankle/foot, elbow and wrist/hand joints, the member being relatively rigid yet retaining some flexibility and configured to restrictively maintain the body joint in a preferred angular position as determined by proper swimming technique, the member being comprised of a buoyant material whereby the body joint is lifted to the surface of the water when the member is in place.

Abstract: A glove includes webs connecting adjacent phalange-covering sections together. Each web includes a groove for increasing the flexibility of the webs whereby a user can close his or her hand into a grasping fist and the webs will bow outwardly to permit this movement. Fins on the glove are located to be on the back of the wearer's hand when the glove is in position on that hand. Each of the fins is formed of one or more materials and can be formed of one or more sections and operate to guide movement of the hand through a fluid, such as water. A closure is located on a wrist-covering portion of the glove and secures the glove snugly about the wearer's wrist. The glove includes ribs on the palm side thereof, and the ribs can be multi-sectioned and/or formed of several different materials to increase the flexibility of the glove.

Abstract: A glove includes webs connecting adjacent phalange-covering sections together. Each web includes an elongated flow hole, and a rib intersecting that flow hole. Fins are on the glove are located to be on the back of the wearer's hand when the glove is in position on that hand. The fins guide movement of the hand through a fluid, such as water. A closure is located on a wrist-covering portion of the glove and includes a hook-and-loop fastener that covers either a buckle or a zipper. The buckle or the zipper serves to close the glove snugly about the wearer's wrist. The glove is formed of an inner layer of material that is comfortable for the user, and an outer layer.

Abstract: A swimming glove includes a glove body and finger sheaths, and a sleeve made from a woven fabric having webs joining the finger sheaths and a blade bilaterally extending outward from the sleeve thereof and the sheaths for the thumb and the little finger for increasing the force of the stroke of the hand. The blade has a first area adjacent to glove body, whose first part is thinner than a second part adjacent to the sleeve, for maximum finger dexterity and comfort. Hinges are formed on the blade along the sleeve so that the blade is turned toward the rowing direction of the hand to reduce water resistance upon each return stroke of the hand.

Abstract: In the sport of bodysurfing, hand fins are worn and reliably held on the surfer's hands. Each hand fin has longer outer and shorter inner rails for better stability and guidance, a keel for straight tracking through a wave, and curved channels for creating more lift and increased speed through the wave. A peripheral lip provides lift even during steering maneuvers.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus (2) for strapping weights (8) to a user's hand (1). The exercise apparatus may be used in water for swimming or on land for jogging or other exercise. A weight is inserted into a pocket (6) on a support (3) for placement on the backhand portion (14) of the user's hand. A strap (10) is mounted across the insert pocket to retain the weight in position. The strap includes a first band (32) having free ends (34, 36) for wrapping around the user's metacarpus. An auxiliary band (42) extends at an angle from the first band toward and around the inside of the user's wrist. The weight is removable from the pocket to permit variability of the amount of weight carried in proportion to desired muscle stress. The exercise apparatus may include a pluraliry of pockets for insertion of a plurality of weights.

Abstract: A swimming glove is set forth including a back and palm surface securable together utilizing first and second zipper members with forwardly extending finger sheaths formed with openings to enable the fingers of an individual to extend therethrough. The sheaths include a webbing therebetween with each webbing including a tapered bore to receive a tapered alignment tab securable to a further webbing portion forming part of a forwardly extending and mountable cap member. The cap member includes individual caps of conical configuration for enclosing the associated fingers wherein each cap member further includes an inwardly extending annular ridge for securably receiving an outwardly extending annular locking ring formed on the outer terminal edges of each sheath.

Abstract: Exercise gloves to enhance the results of aerobic, swimming or running exercises. The glove is comprised of a mitt having finger stalls covering the entire hand. Webbing is provided extending from the mitt to the proximal end of the distal phalanges area of the finger stalls. Additionally, insert pockets adapted to receive weights are mounted to the forehand portion of the mitt. Weights in the inserts increase exercise efficiency and produce enhanced exercise results. Similarly, an insert pocket is provided on the palm portion of the mitt adapted to receive an additional weight which also provides the exerciser with a convenient gripping surface. A band mounted to the insert pocket on the forehand portion of the glove is provided for securing the weights to the exerciser's hand through the mitt thereby preventing the weights from shifting during exercise activity.

Abstract: A finned phalangeal device includes a plurality of spacially disposed, phalanges. On each phalange, a longitudinal flexible fin element is attached on the back side while allowing the longitudinal margins of each flexible film element to extend normally toward a like element on an adjacent phalange. When the device is moved in one direction through a fluid the flexible fin elements feather against the phalange and allow the fluid to pass between adjacent phalanges with relatively little resistance. When the device is moved in the opposite direction the flexible fin elements open to adjacently overlay each other and hence to provide a fluid seal inhibiting fluid flow between adjacent phalanges. In one embodiment the phalanges are integral members of a glove and specifically are finger encircling elements thereof while in another embodiment each phalange is a rigid prosthesis element simulating those fingers.

Abstract: A web glove for swimmers, surfers and divers with an optional removable brace.

Abstract: A paddling glove is manufactured by forming a mit in a dip-moulding process and then uniting selected internal surfaces of the mit with selected facing internal to define finger pockets with webs extending therebetween. There is also provided a paddling glove having a web extending between adjacent digit pockets and having a vane which extends from the web towards the palm-side of the digit pockets to define a shallow scoop between the web, adjacent digit pockets and the vane so as to improve positive water displacement in use for paddling.

Abstract: A webbed swimming aid formed from two planar sheets shaped to conform generally to the shape of an outspread hand from a first sheet of elastic, mesh material and a second sheet of thin, stiff, water impermeable material. Truncated finger stalls are provided by stitching or sealing regions along the upper edge of the sheets towards the palm portion of the aid. Webbing edge of second sheet, or, alternatively, may be sealed within the triangular webbed regions sewn or sealed along the upper edge of the aid with apices of the triangles directed towards the palm portion of the aid to define the finger stalls.

Abstract: An inflatable aquatic device has a single inflatable, flotation chamber with a rigid flange element circumscribing the periphery of the inflatable chamber and a flexible lower sheet also attached to the chamber. The aquatic device conforms generally to a size for utilizing on the hand of a user and the flat, lower sheet, which is adhered at its edges to the inflatable chamber, is formed with apertures through which fingers and thumb of the user may pass, thereby permitting the user to utilize his hand for grasping objects and the like and yet still have the flotation chamber firmly attached thereto. The flange element is tapered so that it is deformed from a planar two-dimensional surface into a curved, three-dimensional surface to form a scoop-like element on the lower side and a curved water run-off channel on the upper side.

Abstract: An inflatable flotation device is formed of two adjustably inflatable chambers superimposed one upon another and joined by an airtight seam substantially circumscribing the periphery of the chambers and conforming generally to the outline of a user's hand and lower forearm, and a hollow portion arranged between adjacent sides of the inflatable chambers defines a space for receiving such user's hand and lower forearm. The two chambers are in mutual fluid communication and controlling the extent of inflation of the device controls the tightness of fit about the user's hand and lower forearm. A sealed area in one of the two chambers is corresponds generally to the location of the user's palm to facilitate bending of the device in the inflated mode.

Abstract: A glove for the hand to augment propulsion in swimming is made with webs which readily collapse for streamlining in the return movement of the arm after a power stroke. Bare finger tips protrude for dexterity. The glove is configured for mass production by machines making straight cuts and stitches.

Abstract: A swimming glove composed of five finger sleeves having a web in between each two neighboring finger sleeves, each finger sleeve having an end opening and at least one pair of side openings. The glove also has a palm side and a back side respectively provided with central openings, and an edge part provided with a third opening. A pair of fastening straps adapted to extend transversally across the hand of the wearer is provided to leave the wrist portion free from restraint. The glove is capable of making swimming and diving easier and also allowing the free movement of the fingers and the hand of the wearer of the glove.

Abstract: A swimming aid includes a plurality of tubular members, each tubular member adapted to fit on a corresponding finger of a human hand and which is open at both ends thereof, and web-like members extending between adjacent ones of the tubular members.

Abstract: An improved webbed swimming glove in which the finger sheaths have cutting holes on sheath end. Webs are provided between adjacent finger sheaths for facilitating swimming or diving use. A similar glove in which the finger sheaths terminate in a tip structure surrounding a hole is also disclosed. The sheath of index finger may be formed as a truncated sheath facilitate triggering a gun for military or a frogman's use.