Abstract: An article of clothing that provides a means for keeping a glove or mitten on the hand (retention) while providing a barrier for the prevention of snow, moisture, or cold from contacting the hand, wrist or forearm area (thermal protection). More specifically, the device is an article of clothing comprising: an elongated tube of flexible and elastic material with a distal portion terminating in two discreet distal end openings and a proximal portion ending in one discreet proximal end opening; a first discreet distal end opening that is sized for four gloved fingers; a second discreet distal end opening that is sized for a gloved thumb; a means for expanding and contracting said proximal end opening; the contracting of said proximal end opening causing said elongated tube to compress on a user's wrist and forearm area.

Abstract: A system for holding golf tees on a hand of a golfer, comprising a tee holding device removably mounted on a securing flap of a glove, and including a mounting portion for mounting on the securing flap of the glove and a tee receiving portion mounted on the mounting portion for removably receiving at least one golf tee. The mounting portion defines a slot with closed ends for receiving the flap. The system may include a glove with a securing flap for selectively securing together sections of a back portion of the glove located on opposite sides of an expansion slit.

Abstract: This patent discloses a work glove to retrieve, manipulate, and hold small metal articles. The work glove may include a palm protector, a thumb cover, an index cover, a middle cover, a ring cover, and a pinky cover. Each cover may allow a portion of the thumb and the digits to be exposed to the local environment. The work glove may include a handling tool having a base, a hood, and a tether attached between the base and the hood. The base may be attached to the front of the palm protector. The may include a pocket configured to fit about one of the thumb and digits of the human hand. A handling magnet may be attached to the hood and a first stowage magnet may be attached to the front of the palm protector to assist in stowing the handling tool.

Abstract: A bowling glove with which at least one supporting spacer for a bowling ball is associated or associable at the region interposed between the little finger, the index finger and the wrist.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes at least one article of apparel mountable on the hand of a user. The apparel is repositionable between a first configuration and a second configuration as the user's hand is repositioned between a first shape and a second shape. An electrical power source, a light source and an electrical circuit operably coupled to both the power source and light source are disposed on the apparel. When the apparel is in the first configuration, the light source is energized and when the apparel is in the second configuration, the light source is de-energized. A control circuit may also be provided to control the energizing and de-energizing of the light source responsive to the repositioning of the apparel between its first and second configurations.

Abstract: A firearm safety retaining glove or wristband includes an adjustable wristband or wristband portion releasably securable about a users wrist, a safety retaining strap attached at one end to the wristband or wristband portion, and extendable forwardly to and between a user's fingers and the trigger guard of a firearm held by the user, thence to the opposite side of the wristband or wristband portion, where it is releasably securable to the wristband, preferably by passing through a D-ring attached to the wristband, folded back on itself, and releasably secured to itself with a hook-and-loop closure.

Abstract: A mixed-use drinking glove for facilitating handling of a beverage vessel and simultaneous manual activities. The glove comprises a body portion and a container portion joined to back side of glove body, thus leaving user's palm, fingers, and thumb free for manual activities.

Abstract: A glove apparatus having a front shell for fielding a ball and a back shell joined to the front shell. The front and back shells cooperate to define a finger region, a heel region, and a thumb region. The ball glove provides more comfort and control than previous gloves. The ball glove may also be lighter weight than conventional gloves of comparable size. A traction panel may be formed in the back shell adjacent an index finger hole.

Abstract: An athletic glove for racquet sports in specific for the game of tennis, which includes a elastic straps permanently fixed at one end between the thumb and index finger and non-permanently fixed at the other end to the rear wrist cuff. The glove covers the thumb and index finger, leaving the middle finger, ring finger and little finger uncovered whereby, giving the player tactility in feeling the racquet and not hinder the game, at the same time giving the stability to the wrist of player. The glove extends slightly over the palm and back of the hand and is secured to the hand around the wrist area by a strap of the like.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an eraser for chalkboards, blackboards, markerboards, or whiteboards and the like. The eraser is worn on the hand of a person and at least the palm of the glove/mitten has an eraser surface for erasing. The glove/mitten is especially suitable for use in a classroom.

Abstract: A cord lock includes a female member with a cylindrical shape, a male member movable along an axial direction of the female member and receiving a part of the female member, and an urging device for urging the male member in a direction to project from the female member. The female member and the male member have holes for passing a cord therethrough, respectively. An attaching portion made of an attachable material is disposed on the female member. The attaching portion may be provided with a thin portion, so that the cord lock is attached to an attaching object through the thin portion. Accordingly, it is easy to attach the cord lock to the attaching object.

Abstract: A cheering system includes a glove including a palm covering, a back hand covering and a plurality of finger receiving members. A plurality of cheering devices is provided. Each of the cheering devices has a panel attached thereto. A coupler is configured for removably coupling one of the panels of the cheering devices to an outer surface of the back hand covering.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for utilizing heat-generating articles to provide active heating of a user's hand, wherein a heated article is placed near the inside of a user's wrist to cause the user's body temperature to be maintained or actively changed. A holder apparatus for use with a conventional heat pack may include a glove body including a wrist sleeve having an externally accessible pocket for receiving the heat pack. The finger end of the glove body may be truncated to allow the holder apparatus to be worn inside of, and in conjunction with a conventional glove or mitten. The holder apparatus may also include a securing band which serves to engird the inside of the wrist to thereby hold the article closely against the wrist and thereby assure heat transfer between the temperature-altering article and the inside of the wrist.

Abstract: Improved work gloves comprising a front face forming a human hand which may define four to five fingers, a rear face forming a human hand defining four to five fingers, wherein the rear face is identical to the front face, a tuck strip joining said front face to said rear face, a fist joined to said front face, to said rear face and to said tuck strip, an elastic band running through both faces, wherein said work faces may be used in both hands at distinct times. Said fist may be detachable as well as the glove thumb. The materials of the glove may comprise animal, vegetal or synthetic fabrics as long as said material is resistant.

Abstract: A cleaning glove includes a waterproof glove having at least one finger stall and a thumb stall, a mounting plate attached to the thumb stall, an artificial thumbnail connected to the mounting plate, a first scouring surface positioned on a thumbward side and an outer end of a first finger stall, a second scouring surface positioned on an exterior side of an outermost finger stall, a cleaning material, and an arm portion. The thumbnail has a generally crescent-shaped configuration protruding from the thumb stall for scraping objects when a wearer's thumb moves in a back and forth motion. The configuration and the positioning of the thumbnail provide the user with leverage when cleaning and take advantage of the hand's natural movements. The mounting plate distributes the thumbnail's forces on the waterproof glove, keeping the waterproof glove from tearing. The first and second scouring surfaces may be used cooperatively for cleaning.

Abstract: A rigid glove has openings at the ends of the fingers such that the ends of the fingers from the most distal joint to the end protrude therefrom. The fingers may be flexed as an exercise. Caps of varying resistance may also be applied to the ends of the glove's fingers.

Abstract: A cold proof glove characterized in that a receiving bag portion is provided in a hand back portion of a glove member, a mitten type cover member for covering substantially all of the glove member from its finger tip to its bottom portion is arranged and received in a such manner that the mitten-type cover member may be pulled out from the receiving bag portion as desired. The cover member is provided integrally with at least the glove member or the receiving bag portion.

Abstract: For hand signal enhancement, a reversible, flexible illuminated framework, for wearing upon the human hand or over gloves. Emanating from a wrist cuff, the framework comprises four or more rope light type LED illumination elements, that provide constant on, flashing, or sequential illumination, a battery pack upon the wrist cuff, an index finger mounted switch unit; the rope light is capable of various color illumination through use of waterproofed colored or clear translucent sheaths, the light elements are connected together with a web strap midway along the length of the light elements; fabric fingertip caps terminate the light elements and hold the light elements inline with the fingers of the hand; a Velcro band upon the light elements at the first finger joint of the index and the ring fingers keeps the lighting elements from rotating upon the fingers during use.

Abstract: The flashlight glove is a hand glove having at least a glove back portion and fingers having an LED flashlight held in a pocket of elastic web material located on the glove back portion. The LED flashlight is substantially contained within the pocket with the face facing toward said glove back portion, the actuation switch and extender button extending toward the glove back portion. The pocket is dimensioned so as to allow the extender button and actuation switch to remain in an inactive extended position upon the glove back portion and fingers being in a rest position with the wearer's palm open. The pocket is of material of such elasticity to force the extender button and actuation switch into a closed position upon the wearer clenching a partial fist and thereby stretching the pocket against the back of said LED flashlight.

Abstract: Hand-operable implements include a plurality of inflatable gloves that are sized and shaped for protruding beyond a user's metacarpals. The gloves are formed from air-impermeable material, have rear sides including a plurality of auxiliary support bands attached thereto, and have substantially smooth and planar front surfaces such that when a user engages the gloves during operating conditions, an elevated acoustic sound is generated therefrom. Each auxiliary support band extends upwardly and away from the rear sides of the gloves. The implements further include a mechanism for allowing a user to selectively inflate the gloves to a desired pressure level such that the user may enjoy use of the gloves during recreational activities as well as fold and store the gloves during non-operating conditions.

Abstract: A glove has a palmer portion and finger portions configured for placement of a base layer of the palmer portion in contact with a palm of a hand when the glove is fully engaged.

Abstract: A holding frame with interior tabs is attached inside an outer surface of a glove in a normal wrist watch position. A watch head with an outer peripheral groove in an outer perimeter matching an inner edge of the frame is snapped into the holding frame with the frame tabs snapping into the watch groove.

Abstract: A ball glove including a front glove portion, a back glove portion and a webbing. The back glove portion is coupled to the front glove portion to define a hand cavity and to form first, second, third and fourth finger stalls and a thumb stall. Each finger stall includes a distal region and a proximal region. At least one through-stall opening is formed into the distal region of at least one of the finger stalls. The through-stall opening having a size of at least 0.25 square inches. The webbing is coupled to, and positioned between, the first finger stall and the thumb stall.

Abstract: A hand covering has a hand-receiving portion and a cover. The hand-receiving portion is closed at a first end and defining an opening at a second end. The hand covering comprises an air distribution device and an inlet cover. The air distribution device is disposed between the cover and the hand-receiving portion. The air distribution device has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet cover is removably coupled to the inlet of the air distribution device.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus for steadily holding a bucket or paint can. The invention is designed to reduce the stress to a user's thumb, hand, and wrist that occurs when a user holds a bucket over a period of time. The apparatus comprises a glove sewn to a sleeve. The sleeve of the invention supports the bucket or paint can from all sides, including the bottom, so the user does not even have to touch the bale handle of the bucket or paint can. Two adjustable heavy duty wide straps are also provided for better support of the sleeve. Two wrist straps are also provided to adjust the hand compartment of the glove and support the user's wrist. The method of the present invention includes donning the glove about the hand and tightening it with the wrist straps and then using the device to hold the bucket or paint can within the sleeve.

Abstract: A cycling glove having a hand portion and a sleeve portion that incorporates an integrated latching mechanism situated just above the wrist and underneath the forearm. This latching mechanism has a housing fitted with a pivoting clamp element which, when the rider leans foward to bring the latching mechanism into engagement with the bar, partially encircles the handlebar and rotates with spring loading to provide, in combination with the housing, a clamping connection with the handlebar. To “click off” the handlebar, the rider simply withdraws one arm at a time, releasing the pressure on the clamping element which allows it to return to its at-rest position. The mounting surface of the handlebar is preferably provided with a thin handlebar sleeve for protection from abrasion arising as a result of repeated engagement and disengagement of the latching mechanism.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove apparatus has a first glove half formed of a flexible material and shaped to cover one side of a person's hand and has a bladder broken into cells and filled with a viscous liquid, such as a fluid clay material. A second glove half is formed of a flexible material and shaped to cover the other side of a person's hand and is movably attached to the first glove half and also has a bladder having a plurality of cells formed therein filled with a viscous material, such as a fluid clay. Attaching straps have hook and loop material thereon for attaching the first and second glove halves for removably attaching a therapeutic glove over a person's hand. The therapeutic glove allows a person to exercise the muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists by movement against the resistance of clay while applying heat or cold to a person's hand.

Abstract: An illuminated glove having a light source that is switch activated between a continuous light mode, a blinking light mode or an off mode is readily visible in low light or no light conditions. The illumination source itself has a single light source that is utilized to become broadly illuminated through use of a polymer lens or light conducting fibers so that the illumination from the system is broadly distributed across the back palm side of the glove. The light source is activated either by a voice activated system, a single point dome switch or a double contact switch having the contacts located on the thumb and index finger so that the unit can be controlled by simply pressing the thumb against the index finger.

Abstract: An animal reward dispensing apparatus for attaching to an animal trainer's forearm, the apparatus having a dispensing tube defined about a longitudinal axis, the dispensing tube having at least a first and second attaching straps for attaching the dispensing tube to the animal trainer's forearm. The dispensing tube also having a first and second spaced apart ends defining an interior cavity, and a spring located inside the interior cavity of the dispensing tube and positioned between the first and second ends of the dispensing tube.

Abstract: A glove suitable for pulling wire rope or cable without putting point or line pressure on the hand of the user is disclosed. The glove has a cleat affixed to the palm of the glove.

Abstract: A pole, for use in skiing or other sport, of the type that includes a grip handle at its upper end, wherein the handle includes a support extending from its side wall and adapted to cooperate with the thumb of a user, so as to constitute an additional mechanism for the axial transmission of forces, by the thumb, when the hand is closed on the handle of the pole.

Abstract: A gardening glove or the like designed to prevent fingernails which project beyond the end of a wearer's finger from being damaged during gardening comprises a sponge or foam insert in the distal ends of the finger stalls of the glove and having a horizontal slit for receiving the fingernail. The insert is held in compression by the walls of the finger stalls with the slit closed and opens to receive the nail. The insert may be adhesively secured to the wall of the finger stall.

Abstract: This is a device, which will allow additional protection particularly for women by mounting a canister of mace or pepper spray on the top surface of the hand so that the spray can be released but at the same time not disable the woman's hand for personal defense.

Abstract: A sun glove (10) design for providing adjustability of the sleeve length (11). The preferred embodiment comprises a fabric casing sleeve (26), made of UV protective fabric, that can hold the gathered sleeve (11). The rest of the glove is made of UV protective fabric also, but may be different from the sleeve extension fabric. When the sleeve extension (11) covers the user's (12) upper extremity (14), the fabric casing sleeve (26) is empty and drapes over the sleeve, while still looking fashionable. A user of the adjustable sun glove (10) can increase or decrease the length of the sleeve extension (11), thereby providing more or less coverage on their upper extremities (14) as desired. Thus a considerably more versatile sun glove (10) is provided that can be adjusted to provide varying lengths, hence varying upper extremity (14) coverage.

Abstract: A non-slip glove for all types of weather is disclosed where emory cloth is employed as an exterior friction material to prevent and substantially eliminate slipping from the surface of a moving object as well as handles of golf clubs and baseball bats. The glove has applications to other environments such as construction workers using high-speed drills, drum hammers and the like. Further a finer grit emory cloth has been employed in the interior surface of the glove so as to not irritate the skin but maintain friction contact with the hand so that moisture that may enter inside the glove will not cause the glove to slip on the hand.

Abstract: A glove of stretch construction material so that one size fits all, in which the stretch is used to advantage for its utility to adjust for the discrepancy between the natural and glove construction positions of the thumb and the glove is therefore ambidextrous, so the glove used as a pair has four displays, in which an inside color surface is one, an outside contrasting color surface is two, and contrasting colors on one hand and then on the other hand are three and four, the change of the color surfaces being achieved by turning the glove inside out.

Abstract: A glove with an integrated illumination device is disclosed, comprising a glove having a palm portion, a back portion, and a knuckle portion, and an electrical circuit that illuminates an illumination device when activated. The glove further comprises a first housing adjacent to the knuckle portion of the glove configured to contain the illuminating device. A second housing adjacent to the back portion of the glove is included and comprises a power source to power the electrical circuit, and a switch that, when activated, activates the electrical circuit, thereby supplying power to the illuminating device. Electrical conductors are included to interconnect the first and second housings.

Abstract: An illuminated glove having a light source that is switch activated between a continuous light mode, a blinking light mode or an off mode is readily visible in low light or no light conditions. The illumination source itself has a single light source that is utilized to become broadly illuminated through use of a polymer lens or light conducting fibers so that the illumination from the system is broadly distributed across the back palm side of the glove. The light source is activated either by a voice activated system, a single point dome switch or a double contact switch having the contacts located on the thumb and index finger so that the unit can be controlled by simply pressing the thumb against the index finger.

Abstract: A climate-controlled glove for sporting activities, such as a batting glove. The glove is preferably made of leather with an inner layer of a climate-controlled material, such as polyester, used to insulate the body heat of the user in cold weather and keep the user's hands dry and comfortable in warm weather. The glove is constructed by forming a pre-existing batting glove with a glove made of the climate-controlled material, with the two sewn closely together. The two gloves work as one but allow for separation at the base of the palm. At this point, a fastening means, such as hook and loop or button, secure the gloves to one another. This enables the user to easily insert and remove a heatable material in the shape of the palm. Such may be in the form of a thin gel or similar material, thin enough to not affect the traditional usage of the glove, and provide additional padding for the user.

Abstract: A padded, heat resistant glove and attachable forearm pad to allow restaurant personnel to simultaneously and safely carry, present and serve multiple hot plates and other dishes to patrons in accordance with proper etiquette. The glove includes a front piece, back piece and wrist piece joined together to form a glove, with the front and wrist pieces made of padded, heat resistant material. The forearm pad includes a top piece, typically made of padded, heat resistant material, and a bottom piece, and a wrist attachment piece, which attaches the pad to the glove, and at least one strap piece and corresponding strap attachment piece, which secures the pad onto the user's forearm. The glove and pad provide protection against burns from the hot dishes, while also allowing the handler the dexterity and flexibility necessary to better grasp and stabilize the dishes, and make easier movements, while carrying, presenting and serving them.

Abstract: A forearm guard is disclosed wherein the components thereof provides both effective impact protection to the forearm and perspiration absorbing capability to prevent moisture from effecting the user's grip. In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the forearm guard comprise a sleeve of stretchable material and a flexible impact absorbing pad affixed to the forearm portion of said sleeve. The sleeve is preferable comprised of washable fabric that includes an elastomeric component, and/or is woven to provide stretchability. The sleeve can be of any suitable length and diameter effective to secure the impact absorbing pad over the forearm and thereby protect the forearm of the wearer during an athletic activity. In the preferred embodiments of this invention, the forearm guard is particularly suitable in the protection of the forearm of a baseball player from a wild pitch during batting.

Abstract: In a system for securing gloves to an object at least one glove has an opening defined through a selected portion of the glove having a proximal end and an opposite distal end. A clasping mechanism, such as a carabiner, passes through the opening. The clasping mechanism facilitates securing the glove to the object.

Abstract: A glove, for allowing convenient and mess-free eating when on the go, comprising a wrist portion, a palm portion, and a plurality of fingers. A pocket is attached to the fingers and has a top opening within which a food item may be placed. A user dons the glove by placing one hand into the glove. A food item is placed within the pocket and is partially exposed at the top opening of the pocket. The user may eat the food item while it remains in the pocket. After eating, the glove is grasped by the wrist portion and turned inside out in order to envelope the remaining food item and food debris.

Abstract: A work glove is provided having a flexible magnetic enclosure disposed on the rear surface of a glove body. A plurality of magnets contained within the enclosure are provided for attracting and retaining work components against an exterior surface of the enclosure of the glove for convenient access during a construction or assembly operation. A flexible magnet insulating substrate is provided for insulating adjacent magnets from one another as well as maintaining the magnets in a fixed spaced-apart relationship within the enclosure.

Abstract: An improved electrical stun weapon for the temporary immobilization of a living being, in which the power source, electronics package, trigger mechanism and discharge contacts are securely contained within an insulated glove worn on the human hand. The stun weapon employs a simple and durable triggering mechanism allowing it to be armed and ready for use while permitting its user to engage a combatant or handle a detainee with both hands free. The stun weapon comprises a widened discharge gap and variable power settings providing improved stun effectiveness and improved control over the stun application.

Abstract: A hand covering has a hand-receiving portion and a cover. The hand-receiving portion is closed at a first end and defining an opening at a second end. The hand covering comprises an air distribution device and an inlet cover. The air distribution device is disposed between the cover and the hand-receiving portion. The air distribution device has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet cover is removably coupled to the inlet of the air distribution device.

Abstract: A shock absorbing ski pole with an articulating hand grip that flexes to allow for angular motion between handle and shaft during normal use. The handle contains a spring mechanism that keeps the shaft angled away from the skier when no load is applied. When the skier plants their pole, his forward motion compresses the spring and the shaft flexes into a vertical position, in-line with the grip. The grip also contains a quick release mechanism that allows the ski glove to be quickly and directly attached and unattached to the grip. In addition, the basket of the ski pole is adjustable to allow for different ski conditions. The basket consists of two disks with petals that may be rotated relative to each other. By rotating the disks coincident to each other to reduce wind resistance. However, for soft snow conditions the disks may be rotated such that the petals are offset from each other creating a greater amount of contact with the snow.

Abstract: A glove which includes massage elements within each of the fingertips of the glove. Each massage element includes a housing and a motor therein for vibrating the housing. A power source, such as a conventional or rechargeable battery, may be provided for powering the motors. Each massage element is electronically connected to the power source. A securing means may be provided for securing the device to the hand of a user.

Abstract: A small gun glove holster is designed for either the left or right hand to be worn while working, or to keep handy in a night stand. This allows the user to keep readily at ease the need of protection, and keep both of your hands free while operating in the dark for their protection.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a glove 11 having an elongated elastomeric base member 34 substantially positioned over the proximal thumb phalanx 30 having a plurality of pliable blade-like elements 28 whereby the wearer 23 of the gloves can extend the thumb 30 and in a single motion using the pliable blade-like elements 28, wipe the transparent visor portions 20 of eye protection devices 24 without totally obstructing the vision of the wearer. The elongated elastomeric member 34 is comprised of a plurality of pliable blade-like elements 28 exteriorly positioned on the glove 11 extending through an aperture 38 to a planar flange element 40 located between the exterior glove material 36 and the interior glove liner 14 providing structure 46 for fixedly positioning the elongated elastomeric member 34 to the exterior 36 and/or interior layer 42 of the glove by any structure 46 known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.