BOXING GLOVE

Abstract

A pre-functionalized boxing glove that includes a padded main body, a padded thumb-receiving portion, a supportive wrist portion, and a moisture removal apparatus secured to the thumb-receiving portion or the wrist portion. The pre-functionalized glove, and more particularly, the moisture removal apparatus, allows for a boxer to remove bodily fluids safely and effectively, thereby minimizing and/or preventing contact between the bodily fluids and the boxer's eyes.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

The presently disclosed embodiments generally relate to a gloves used for boxing or boxing related exercising, and more particularly, to a boxing glove containing a moisture removal apparatus.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

The use of a glove for boxing or boxing related exercises is well known in the art. Generally, a conventional boxing glove is secured to a user's hand using a fastening means around the user's wrist. During the course of a fight, or during exercising, the user exudes a tremendous amount of energy which results in the user perspiring at a high level. In the some instances a user may receive a cut due to the strike of an opponent. When these instances occur, the user must wait until the end of the round, or the end of the exercise routine, to effectively remove blood or perspiration away from the face area. To do so requires the user to remove the boxing glove from the hand and use a towel. This delay may cause blood or perspiration to enter the fighter or exerciser's eyes, causing discomfort and a temporary inability to see. There is, therefore, a need for a means to help remove blood and perspiration away from the face area without having to remove the boxing glove.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

In one aspect, a boxing glove is provided. The boxing glove includes a padded main body having a first side and a second side. The padded main body further includes a palm side extending between the first side and the second side, and a back side extending between the first side and the second side opposite the palm side. The padded main body further includes a wrist portion extending between the first side and the second side, and defining a bottom end including an opening. The boxing glove further includes a padded thumb-receiving portion disposed along at least a portion of one of the first side and the second side of the padded main body. The boxing glove further includes a moisture removal apparatus affixed to at least one of the padded main body and the padded thumb-receiving portion.

In one embodiment, the boxing glove further includes a slit extending through the bottom end and through the wrist portion along the palm side of the main body. In one embodiment, the boxing glove further includes a string member laced along either side of and across the slit.

In one embodiment, the at least one of the padded main body and the padded thumb-receiving portion include at least one first fastening means. In one embodiment, the at least one first fastening means is sewn to the at least one of the padded main body and the padded thumb-receiving portion. In one embodiment, the at least one first fastening means includes a hook and loop fastener.

In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus may be detachable. In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus may be designed to be disposable. In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus includes at least one second fastening means affixed to a side of the moisture removal apparatus. In one embodiment, the at least one second fastening means includes a hook and loop fastener. In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus is affixed the at least one of the padded main body and the padded thumb-receiving portion by mating the first fastening means to the second fastening means.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments and other features, advantages and disclosures contained herein, and the manner of attaining them, will become apparent and the present disclosure will be better understood by reference to the following description of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a frontal elevational view of a boxing glove according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of a boxing glove and a moisture removal apparatus according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of a moisture removal apparatus attached to a boxing glove according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of a moisture removal apparatus attached to a boxing glove according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a frontal elevational view of a moisture removal apparatus attached to a boxing glove according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a frontal elevational view of a moisture removal apparatus attached to a boxing glove according to the present disclosure; and

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of multiple moisture removal apparatuses attached to a boxing glove according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is thereby intended.

FIGS. 1-7 illustrates a boxing glove, generally referenced at 10. The boxing glove 10 includes a padded main body 12 having a first side 14 and a second side 16. The padded main body 12 further includes a palm side 18 extending between the first side 14 and the second side 16. The padded main body 12 further includes a back side 20 extending between the first side 14 and the second side 16 opposite the palm side 18. The padded main body 12 further includes a wrist portion 22 extending between the first side 14 and the second side 16, and defining a bottom end 24 including an opening 26. The boxing glove 10 further includes a padded thumb-receiving portion 28 disposed along at least a portion of one of the first side 14 and the second side 16 of the padded main body 12. The opening 26 is configured to allow a user's hand (not shown) to be inserted into the padded main body 12 and the thumb-receiving portion 28. The main body 12 and thumb-receiving portion 28 are padded to attenuate the force of a punch thrown while boxing or exercising. The boxing glove 10 further includes a moisture removal apparatus 30 affixed to at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28 to allow the user to wipe away fluids from the face area, or other areas of the body. In another embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 is affixed to the wrist portion 22 of the padded main body 12. In another embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 is affixed to the back side 20 of the padded main body 12. In another embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 is affixed to the palm side 18 of the padded main body 12. It will be appreciated that the moisture removal apparatus 30 may be affixed to any portion of the boxing glove 10 where it does not interfere with a user's punch.

In one embodiment, the boxing glove 10 further includes a slit 32 extending through the bottom end 24 and through the wrist portion 22 along the palm side 18 of the padded main body 12. The slit 32 may be used to expand the bottom end 24 to allow the user's hand to fit into the opening 26. In one embodiment, the boxing glove 10 further includes a string member 34 laced along either side of and across the slit 32 for closing the slit 30. The string member 24 may be used to secure the boxing glove 10 around the wrist area of the user. It will be appreciated that other securing means may be used (e.g. hook and loop fasteners or snaps to name just two non-limiting examples) may be used to secure the boxing glove 10 around the wrist area of the user.

In one embodiment, the at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28 include at least one first fastening means 36. In one embodiment, the at least one first fastening means 36 is sewn to the at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28. It will be appreciated that any means of securing the at least one first fastening means 36 the at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28 may be used. In one embodiment, the at least one first fastening means 36 includes a hook and loop fastener. It will be appreciated that other fastening means (e.g. snaps or buttons to name just two non-limiting examples) may be used to affix the moisture removal apparatus 30 to the at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the at least one first fastening means 36 is affixed to the wrist portion 22 of the padded main body 12.

In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 may be detachable. The moisture removal apparatus 30 may be detachable to enable a user to quickly exchange one moisture removal apparatus 30 for another or to enable the user to wash the moisture removal apparatus 30 after use. In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 may be designed to be disposable. It will be appreciated that the moisture removal apparatus may be comprised of any material suitable for the removal of moisture from the body (e.g. cloth or paper towel material to name just two non-limiting examples).

In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 includes at least one second fastening means 38 affixed to the moisture removal apparatus 30. In one embodiment, the at least one second fastening means 38 includes a hook and loop fastener. It will be appreciated that other fastening means may be used (e.g. snaps or buttons to name just two non-limiting examples) for securing the moisture removal apparatus 30 the at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28. In one embodiment, the moisture removal apparatus 30 is affixed the at least one of the padded main body 12 and the padded thumb-receiving portion 28 by mating the first fastening means 36 to the second fastening means 38. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the moisture removal apparatus 30 is affixed to the wrist portion 22 of the padded main body 12.

It will be appreciated from the present disclosure that the embodiments disclosed herein provide for a boxing glove 10 including a moisture removal apparatus 30 to aid in removing fluids away from a user's face area or other body part without having to remove the boxing glove 10.

While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only certain embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the invention are desired to be protected.

Claims

1. A boxing glove, comprising:

a padded main body, comprising: a first side; a second side; a palm side extending between the first and second sides;

a back side extending between the first and second sides substantially opposite the palm side; a wrist portion extending between the first and second sides and defining a bottom end;

an opening at the bottom end;

a padded thumb-receiving portion having a dorsal side and a ventral side and extending along at least a portion of the second side of the padded main body, wherein the opening is configured to allow a user's hand to be inserted into the padded main body and the padded thumb-receiving portion; and

a moisture removal apparatus affixed to the dorsal side of the padded thumb-receiving portion.

2. (canceled)

3. (canceled)

4. (canceled)

5. The boxing glove of claim 1, further comprising a slit extending through the bottom end and through the wrist portion.

6. The boxing glove of claim 5, further comprising a string member laced along either side of and across the slit.

7. The boxing glove of claim 1, wherein the moisture removal apparatus is detachable.

8. The boxing glove of claim 7, wherein the padded thumb-receiving portion comprises at least one first fastener.

9. The boxing glove of claim 8, wherein the at least one first fastener comprises a hook and loop material, the hook and loop material being sewn to the padded thumb-receiving portion.

10. (canceled)

11. (canceled)

12. The boxing glove of claim 7, wherein the moisture removal apparatus comprises at least one second fastener.

13. The boxing glove of claim 12, wherein the at least one second fastener comprises a hook and loop material.

14. The boxing glove of claim 12, wherein the moisture removal apparatus is affixed to the padded thumb-receiving portion by mating the first fastener to the second fastener.

15. A boxing glove, comprising:

a padded main body, comprising: a first side; a second side; a palm side extending between the first and second sides; a back side extending between the first and second sides substantially opposite the palm side; a wrist portion extending between the first and second sides and defining a bottom end;

an opening at the bottom end;

a padded thumb-receiving portion having a dorsal side and a ventral side and extending along at least a portion of the second side of the padded main body, wherein the opening is configured to allow a user's hand to be inserted into the main body and the padded thumb-receiving portion; and

a moisture removal apparatus affixed solely to the wrist portion.

16. The boxing glove of claim 15, further comprising a slit extending through the bottom end and through the wrist portion.

17. The boxing glove of claim 16, further comprising a string member laced along either side of and across the slit.

18. The boxing glove of claim 15, wherein the moisture removal apparatus is detachable.

19. The boxing glove of claim 18, wherein the wrist portion comprises at least one first fastener.

20. The boxing glove of claim 19, wherein the at least one first fastener comprises a hook and loop material, the hook and hoop material being sewn to the wrist portion.

21. The boxing glove of claim 18, wherein the moisture removal apparatus comprises at least one second fastener.

22. The boxing glove of claim 21, wherein the at least one second fastener comprises a hook and loop material.

23. The boxing glove of claim 21, wherein the moisture removal apparatus is affixed to the wrist portion by mating the at least one first fastener to the at least one second fastener.