PALMAR PROTECTOR FOR PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The present utility model refers to a palm protector for the practice of physical activities with bars, weights, dumbbells, Olympic weight, Olympic bars, in addition to exercises on ring and also for CrossFit. More specifically, the present utility model relates to a palm protector capable of elastically deforming and being provided with a new constructive shape/arrangement that results in functional improvement during its use. The palm protector comprises a first end (2); a second end (3); a pair of side ends (4, 4′); a plurality of apertures (5); a slit (6); the first and second ends (2, 3) are interconnected through the side ends (4, 4′), the plurality of apertures (5) being disposed proximate the first end (2), the slit (6) extending from the first end (2), the second end (3) towards the first end (2) and parallel to the pair of side ends (4, 4′), so as to define two symmetrical flaps (7, 8), said flaps (7, 8) being adapted to deform elastically and to move in opposite directions.

Description

FIELD OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The present utility model relates to a palm protector for physical activity, particularly physical activities with bars, weights, dumbbells, Olympic weight, Olympic bars, as well as exercises on ring and also for CrossFit. More specifically, the present utility model relates to a palm protector having a new constructive shape/arrangement, which can deform elastically, resulting in a functional improvement in its use.

BACKGROUND OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Palm protectors for the practice of physical activities are already known from the prior art and they are intended not only to protect the palm of a user, but also provide security to the user's hand and fist, in order to prevent injuries, accidents, and especially lesions to users when practicing physical activity.

It is known from the state of the art, for example, palm protectors for the practice of physical activity, such as the conventional gloves of weight-lifting and leather grips, the latter, as shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b, which are commonly used in the practice of Olympic gymnastics.

However, it is emphasized that said palm protectors have technical drawbacks, namely: security loss of the user's grip, besides the occurrence of bruises on the hands, because, considering the effort and repeatability of physical activities performed, along with the adequacy of the palm protector and the fact that said protectors comprise configuration and/or are constituted of inappropriate materials to the practice of physical activities, the due protection to the user, when using it, is not achieved.

It is also known from the state of the art, a patch-shaped palm protector, marketed in the US and particularly known as “wod & done”, which reduces the disadvantages of the prior art since it is constituted by an adherent material.

Specifically, due to the adherent material, the “wod & done” palm protector provides, for example, a better grip to the user, since it fits easier to the palm of the hand.

However, said “wod & done” palm protector still fails in some aspects given the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art.

Particularly, by comprising relatively thick thickness, when in contact with the equipment for practicing physical activity, such as bars, weights, dumbbells, Olympic weight, Olympic bars, and exercises on ring and also for CrossFit, the “wod & done” palm protector presents greater friction.

Indeed, due to the relatively thick thickness, when applying effort and repeatability of the physical activities performed, to, for example, bars surfaces and weights, there is a greater friction of the protector adherent material with said surfaces and weights, so that the protector has, as technical drawback, a higher crease degree, thus causing, the appearance of cracks and tears and, therefore, causing discomfort, injuries and even lesions to the palms of a user.

In addition, the “wod & done” palm protector has a single size. In this sense, it is emphasized that the specificity of size limits its use, since it hinders the practice of physical activity for different hand sizes, as it does not cover the entire palm of a user. The difficulty is directly linked to the portion of the protector that covers the user's hand, i.e., that is in contact with its palm.

It is noted, therefore, that the palm protectors of the state of the art, namely, conventional weight-lifting gloves, leather grips and “wod & done” palm protector, have the technical drawbacks of safety loss of the first grip, causes injuries to the hands of a user, and cannot be used in any size hand.

Objects and Description of the Utility Model

Therefore, it is an object of the present utility model to provide a palm protector capable of eliminating or at least reducing the limitations of the known palm protectors of the state of the art.

Another object of the present utility model is to provide a palm protector that improves the grip feel and sensitivity of a user through the proper adaptation of the protector to its hand.

In addition, it is also an object of the present utility model to provide a palm protector that has a standard size and thus serves in any size of hand.

Another object of the present utility model is to provide a palm protector that does not interfere with security of the first grip, for providing more firmness during the practice of physical activity.

Another object of the present utility model is to provide a palm protector that creases the minimum as possible and thus avoids the discomfort and/or occurrences of injuries and even lesions on the hand palms.

One or more object(s) of the above mentioned utility model, among others, is (are) achieved by means of a palm protector for the practice of physical activity comprising a new constructive shape/arrangement, with a finer thickness and adequate dimensions.

Specifically, one or more objects is (are) achieved by means of a palm protector comprising a first end (2); a second end (3); a pair of side ends (4, 4′); a plurality of apertures (5); a slit (6); wherein the first and second ends (2, 3) are interconnected through the side ends (4, 4′), the plurality of apertures (5) being disposed proximate the first end (2), the slit (6) extending from the second end (3) towards the first end (2) and parallel to the pair of side ends (4, 4′), so as to define two symmetrical flaps (7, 8), said flaps (7, 8) are adapted to elastically deform and to move in opposite directions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The objects, technical effects and advantages of the palm protector for practice of physical activity of the present utility model will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which makes reference to the accompanying Figures that illustrate an exemplifying embodiment, but not a limiting one, of the present utility model:

FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b show a known palm protector model of the state of the art;

FIG. 2 shows front and rear views of the palm protector according to the present utility model;

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the palm protector of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 shows a top view of the palm protector of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 shows a bottom view of the palm protector of FIG. 2; and

FIG. 6 shows side views of the palm protector of FIG. 2.

DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Initially, it should be noted that the palm protector for the practice of physical activities, object of the present utility model, will be described below according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 attached.

As can be seen in FIGS. 2 to 6, the palm protector 1 for the practice of physical activities, object of the present utility model, comprises a first end 2, a second end 3, a pair of side ends 4, 4′, a plurality of apertures 5 and a slit 6.

Still according to FIGS. 2 to 6, the palm protector 1 presents constructive arrangement such that the first and second ends 2, 3 are connected to the side ends 4, 4′, conferring thus a substantially rectangular shape of the palm protector 1.

Evidently, such a shape is not mandatory, so that a person skilled in the art can select the most appropriate shape provided that it is in accordance with the teachings of the present model.

The plurality of apertures 5 is disposed very close to the first end 2 of the protector and, consequently, spaced apart from the second end 3. In one embodiment of the present model, the plurality of apertures 5 is adapted to elastically deform upon application of pressure to the protector 1, which results in an increase in the diameter of the apertures 5. More specifically, such characteristic allows the user to insert the fingers (usually index, middle and annular fingers) in the plurality of apertures 5 and that the apertures 5 deform around the fingers, which ensures a good adhesion and prevents the fingers from easily escaping from the protector 1.

With respect to the slit 6, it is observed that this extends from the second end 3 towards the first end 2 and parallel to the pair of side ends 4, 4′ of the protector, so as to define two symmetrical flaps 7, 8 of the palm protector.

Such segmentation of the second end 3 allows the two symmetrical flaps 7, 8 to elastically deform and to move in opposite directions.

The constructive configuration as described above, gives to the palm protector 1 a better grip feel and sensitivity, since it provides adequate adaptation of the protector to the palm of a user, and enable its use in any size hand.

Additionally, as also seen in FIGS. 2 to 6, the two flaps 7, 8 are adapted to comprise maximum displacement of up to half the length of the side ends 4, 4′ of the protector.

Both of the characteristics related to the flaps 7, 8 and the plurality of apertures 5 impart an elastic deformation to the palm protector 1.

More specifically, such characteristic allows the user, after inserting its fingers into the plurality of apertures 5, to secure the protector 1 in the hand by securing/adhering the adhesive surfaces of the flaps 7, 8 to the wrist.

It is noteworthy that the constructive arrangement and elastic deformation assigned to the palm protector 1 result in greater security of the first grip, and greater firmness during physical activity and advantageously avoid the occurrence of lesions and/or accidents.

Furthermore, it is possible to observe in FIGS. 2 to 6 that the interconnection of the first and second ends 2, 3 to the side end 4, 4′ occurs by means of at least one curvature 9. Such curvature 9 basically refers, for example, to the interconnection vertex between the first end 2 with the respective side end 4, such that in one embodiment, the palm protector comprises four interconnecting vertices.

The interconnection also defines a first and second face 10, 11 of the palm protector 1, which are adapted to confer, respectively, a lower creasing and better adhesion to the palms of a user when using it.

Particularly, the first face 11 of the palm protector 1 consists of a fabric and the second face 12 consists of an adhesive material, so that the second face 12 is in direct contact with the palm of a user, in addition to the fact that that the first and second faces 10, 11 provide a minimum thickness to the palm protector 1.

Naturally, the cited materials do not represent a requirement, so that a person skilled in the art can select the most appropriate material for the first and second faces 10, 11, provided that the objectives of lesser creasing and better adhesion to a user's palms when it is used, are achieved.

It is further noted that such characteristics related to the material, as well as the thickness of the first and second faces 10, 11 provide greater comfort to the user due to minimal creasing of the palm protector 1.

In one embodiment, the palm protector 1 for the practice of physical activities has first end 2 and a second end 3 having a length of 7.5 cm each; the pair of side ends 4, 4′ has a length of 25 cm each; the plurality of apertures 5 comprising three openings each having a diameter of 1.25 cm; the slit 6 extending over 10 cm from the midpoint of the second end 3, wherein the plurality of openings 5 is arranged at 2 cm from the edge of the first end 2, the curvatures 9 having a diameter of 3 cm and the thickness of the palm protector being 0.38 mm.

While the description of the particular embodiment above refers to a particular example, the present utility model may be embodied in analogous ways and may have modifications in its implementation form, so that the protection scope of the utility model is only limited by the content of the appended claims, including all possible equivalent variations encompassed by the model.

Claims

1. A palm protector (1) for the practice of physical activities comprising:

a first end (2);

a second end (3);

a pair of side ends (4, 4′);

a plurality of apertures (5);

a slit (6);

wherein the first and second ends (2, 3) are interconnected through the side ends (4, 4′), the plurality of apertures (5) being disposed proximate to the first end (2), the slit (6) extending from the second end (3) toward the first end (2) and parallel to the pair of side ends (4, 4′) so as to define two symmetrical flaps (7, 8), said flaps (7, 8) being adapted to elastically deform and to move in opposite directions.

2. The palm protector (1) of claim 1, wherein the plurality of apertures (5) is adapted to the elastic deformation with increasing diameter, upon the application of pressure to the plurality of apertures (5).

3. The palm protector (1) of claim 1, wherein the two flaps (7, 8) are adapted to comprise a maximum displacement of up to half the length of the side ends (4, 4′).

4. The palm protector (1) of claim 1, wherein the interconnection of the first and second ends (2, 3) to the side ends (4, 4′) is by means of at least one curvature (9).

5. The palm protector (1) of claim 1, wherein the interconnection of the first and second ends (2, 3) to the side ends (4, 4′) define the first and second faces (10, 11).

6. The palm protector (1) of claim 5, wherein the first face (10) is adapted to prevent creasing.

7. The palm protector (1) of claim 5, wherein the second face (11) is adapted to the adhesion.