Attachments Patents (Class 2/160)
  • Patent number: 6715152
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motorcycling glove wherein two or more fingers are connected together with the use of strips of leather or equivalent system. A rotation of the glove fingers with respect to the hand fingers can be avoided in case of a fall and the seamed joints along the fingers are prevented from breaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Alpinestars SpA
    Inventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
  • Publication number: 20040060096
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Devaraj Thiruppathi
  • Patent number: 6711746
    Abstract: A glove apparatus for emitting light in area around the hand of the user. The glove apparatus includes a body member comprising a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space of the body member. The interior space of the body member is designed for selectively receiving the hand of the user. A plurality of light emitting assemblies are positioned in the perimeter wall of the body member. Each of the light emitting assemblies is designed for emitting light to illuminate an area around the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Tyrone Orellana
  • Patent number: 6658668
    Abstract: An oven glove is provided with a gripping element affixed to a thumb piece of the glove so as to enable a wearer or user to handle or grasp hot dishes, pots, pans or like items. The gripping element extends outwardly from the thumb piece so as to permit the gripping element to be positioned a sufficient amount over an edge of a hot item so as to enable the user to move the item. Heat retardant pads are also provided on the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Don Newcomb
  • Publication number: 20030221238
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Caryn K. Duboff, Frank J. Reich, Howard R. Broad
  • Patent number: 6651255
    Abstract: A glove having a pinky finger, ring finger, middle finger, index finger and thumb receiving portion in communication with a hand receiving portion is provided. The pinky finger, ring finger, middle finger, and index finger receiving portions each have a top panel and a bottom panel, which are connected to form each of the finger receiving portions. An intermediate region of two of the finger receiving portions (ring finger, middle finger) includes a first and second insert. The intermediate region of the other two finger receiving portions (pinky and index fingers) include only a first insert sewn into a bottom panel of the finger receiving portions. It has been found that if an insert was provided in the outer pink and index finger receiving portions the stitching would fail and the glove would tear apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Shawn Schild
  • Patent number: 6646855
    Abstract: A stun glove for directing an electric shock to an assailant includes a power source, an insulator shaped to receive a hand, having a back corresponding to a back side of the hand and a front corresponding to a front side of the hand, a first terminal spaced apart from a second terminal, with both terminals positioned on the back of the insulator and extending generally perpendicular from the back, and a stun contact positioned on the back of the insulator and extending generally perpendicular from the back, and having an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position the power source is in electrical communication with the terminals, allowing a spark to jump between the terminals. A warning contact may optionally be provided which could be actuated to produce a warning spark across the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis J. Buening, Gudni H. Gudnason
  • Patent number: 6643845
    Abstract: A work glove is provided having an enclosure, such as a pocket, pouch or like structure disposed on an interior or exterior surface of the glove body. One or more magnets are retained within the pocket for attracting and retaining work components against an exterior surface of the backside of the glove for convenient access during a construction or assembly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Handyglove, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. O'Dea, Thomas S. Jellema
  • Patent number: 6644694
    Abstract: A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Phillip Seawright
  • Patent number: 6637773
    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 point 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Salomon S.A.
    Inventors: Juha Trinen, Kaarlo Hirvijarvi, Serge Vigny
  • Patent number: 6611962
    Abstract: Broadly, the present invention is an article, such as a glove or watch, to be worn by a user. The article includes at least one removable element with a health enhancing component, a comfort enhancing component, or an electronic component. Upon mating the element to the article, the element is removably connected to the inside of the article. When the user disposes their a hand within the article, the element is in contact with the user's skin. The element can be disposed about the user's wrist or adjacent the back of the user's hand. In another embodiment, the invention includes a replacement watch band with the health enhancing, comfort enhancing, or electronic components. The health, comfort or electronic features of the components can be appreciated by the user, when the article or watch band is worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Redwood, John D. Widdemer
  • Publication number: 20030154537
    Abstract: A glove having a heat insulating barrier is disclosed. The heat insulating barrier is removably inserted into a zippered pocket or a weblike pouch, the pocket or pouch being positioned proximate the back of a user's hand. The heat insulating barrier acts to selectively reduce heat conduction from the back side of the hand, thereby allowing the user's hand or hands to remain warm in cold environments. The ability to stack a varying number of heat insulating layers in the pouch or pocket further allows the user to selectively control the warmth of the hand as the ambient temperature fluctuates during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Carey, Joseph H. Edwards
  • Publication number: 20030154538
    Abstract: A harness for use in windsurfing which includes an adjustable wrist strap for securing the harness to the wrist of the wearer, a grip support which includes a rigid support structure which is curved for comfort and for securing the grip of a generally round or oval boom, and the grip support further including an adjustable finger securer. The rigid support structure is further curved for providing easy release of the boom, when necessary, by the lifting of the fingers being secured by the finger securer. The adjustable finger securer allows the wearer to extend the fingers being secured for resting the wearer's hands while still being in control of the boom. The harness transfers some or all of the force required to keep the boom engaged to the wears wrist, thereby enabling the wearer to participate in the sport for a longer period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Mark J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 6604244
    Abstract: A work glove for multi-purpose uses is disclosed herein. The work glove includes at least one glove member for positioning on a hand of a user. The glove member includes a wrist portion, a palm portion, and a plurality of digit portions. The glove member has a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of hook and loop fasteners sections are fixedly coupled to the front surface of the glove member. The hook and loop fastener sections include a palm fastener section and a plurality of digit fastener sections. A plurality of pads releasably attaches to the hook and loop fastener sections. The plurality of pads comprises a palm pad and a plurality of digit pads for selectively coupling to the palm fastener section and the digit fastener sections respectively. A fastening apparatus secures the glove member to the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Curtiss B. Leach
  • Publication number: 20030140395
    Abstract: An oven glove is provided with a gripping element affixed to a thumb piece of the glove so as to enable a wearer or user to handle or grasp hot dishes, pots, pans or like items. The gripping element extends outwardly from the thumb piece so as to permit the gripping element to be positioned a sufficient amount over an edge of a hot item so as to enable the user to move the item. Heat retardant pads are also provided on the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Don Newcomb
  • Patent number: 6592235
    Abstract: Light emitting gloves provide a source of light under poorly lit or dark conditions to facilitate the completion of tasks. Such gloves are particularly useful when the use of both hands is required, eliminating the possibility of one hand holding a light source such as a flashlight. Light emitting gloves are also of great utility when working in a tight area where there may not be room for a separate light source and the hand performing the task. The person wearing the gloves can be seen more clearly from a distance during periods of low visibility, enhancing safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Gary Mayo
  • Patent number: 6567990
    Abstract: The invention is an electrode glove used for internal muscle performance evaluation especially for the pelvic floor and rectal muscle groups. The intent is to combine a clinician's sense of touch with his or her knowledge of muscle location to obtain more accurate and rich muscle performance information. Using this device a clinician will know whether contraction readings are from the muscle(s) desired and not surrounding muscles, which side is being read and at what muscle fiber depth. The device is an assembly consisting of (1) an examination glove and (2) surface electrodes attached to the index finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Richard James Spitznagle
  • Patent number: 6557178
    Abstract: A sanding glove device for carrying a loop backed sanding pad of any desired shape. A soft leather glove has a thumb compartment, an index finger compartment, a middle finger compartment, a ring finger compartment and a small finger compartment, each of the finger compartments having palm sides and back sides and fingertip ends, and a main opening for insertion of a user's hand. Each of the index, middle and ring finger compartments have a strip of hook fastener material attached to the palm side and the back side thereof. The thumb compartment and the small finger compartment are devoid of strips of hook fastener material so that the loop backed sanding pad of any desired shape can be attached to at least one of the strips of hook fastener material to facilitate sanding. The thumb and small finger compartments are free of hook fastener material to facilitate the user's ability to grip and manipulate objects without removal of the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Bruce G. Hoover
  • Patent number: 6553574
    Abstract: A weighted therapeutic glove has a back-hand side, a palm side, a thumb opening, and at least one finger opening. Positioned on the back-hand side are back-hand pockets for removably receiving first weights. The back-hand pockets are oriented to open on the back-hand side proximate the thumb opening so that the first weights are insertable from a direction of the at least one thumb opening substantially laterally to the ulnar edge of a wearer's hand. On the palm side, a palm pocket is provided for removably and containably receiving one or more second weights. The palm pocket has at least one sleeve affixed to the palm side for receiving the second weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventors: Bruce L. Hall, Jr., Nathan Wayne Evans
  • Patent number: 6553576
    Abstract: A gripping glove comprises a glove body that includes a hand opening, a backing, a palm and finger spaces. Attached to the gripping glove are laces that are capable of being tied together so the glove body can be tied to an object to be gripped. Also, loops are attached to the glove body that are capable of receiving a user's fingertips which allow the user to grip the object. Further included with the gripping glove is a detachable sleeve that allows the user to grip alternative types of objects. The combination of the laces, loops and detachable sleeve allows the user to grip several different types of objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Debra Knapp
  • Patent number: 6550068
    Abstract: A glove and writing utensil combination for aiding in the holding of a writing utensil and includes a glove having a palm portion, a back portion, a plurality of finger portions and a thumb portion. The finger portions include a first through fourth finger portions. The first finger portion is positioned adjacent to the thumb portion. The glove has a wrist opening extending therein for receiving a hand. A first attaching member is coupled to the first finger. A writing utensil is provided having a second attaching member attached thereto. The first and second attaching members may selectively attach the writing utensil to the first finger portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Gladys F. Materon
  • Publication number: 20030056278
    Abstract: A structure of a finger keyboard comprising a glove, a plurality of keys as well as a receiving electric circuit installed in the glove, the glove is slipped over a palm, by mutual contact or pressing of fingers and keys, signals are generated to get an effect of keyboard inputting. The keys are installed in the glove which is slipped over the palm, merely one hand is good to use the keyboard, the other hand can control other devices such as a mouse, a joystick or another finger keyboard to get an effect of fast and convenient operating. The glove is slipped over a palm, the keyboard can thus be carried on one's person, the hand of the person worn on with the glove does not need to lean on a desk or the like for operation, and an effect of saving space can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Lung Kuo, Henry Kuo
  • Patent number: 6536050
    Abstract: A device to protect the wearer's wrist and hand between the wearer's thumb and index finger from the localized repetitive impact associated with operating a hand held power actuated gun is disclosed. The device comprises an adjustable glove for the hand, wrist, and lower forearm which provides a gap to allow adjustment to the wearer's lower forearm, wrist and hand. The glove is secured on the wearer's forearm, wrist, and hand by adjustable fasteners situated across the gap that runs along the back side of the glove. A pocket is provided on the palm side of the adjustable glove that engages a padded reinforcement member which extends from the forearm of the wearer to the mid-palm area of the wearer and across the palm toward the thumb, covering both the palm and side of the hand from the from the first joint of the index finger to the midpoint between the first and second joints of the thumb, between the index finger and thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Jerrold W. Hill
  • Patent number: 6526591
    Abstract: A pair of complimentary gloves that can be used in the self-help rehabilitation of a joint (e.g., shoulder) or an affected limb (e.g., arm) is herein disclosed. Each member of the pair of gloves includes indicia and a set of instructions through which the individual is guided as to the use and performance of exercise routines for rehabilitative extension and/or exercise of a effected joint or muscle. In one of the preferred embodiments of this invention, each digital portion of the glove is configured to permit the ends of the fingers to extend from the glove; and, a complimentary “hook and loop” array is affixed to each of the palm side and backhand side of each glove, respectively. This diversity of treatment in each such array permits a glove on one hand to couple with either the palm or backhand surface of the complimentary glove on the opposite hand, and thereby effect movement of the enabled hand/arm to extend and flex the disabled hand/arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Dov Leumi
  • Patent number: 6523181
    Abstract: A protective gauntlet connectable to a sleeve of a protective garment (and a garment secured to a gauntlet), including a protective flexible glove member including a cuff, a stiff cuff member disposed inside the cuff, the glove member cuff and the cuff member being securable in an end of the garment sleeve, and a collar having a small end and a large end. The collar small end is impermeably secured at one end about the glove member and the collar large end projects over at least a portion of the glove member cuff and the cuff member without connecting to the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Standard Safety Equipment Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Medves
  • Patent number: 6519207
    Abstract: An all-weather watch to be worn on the outside of one of the heavy-duty gloves of a glove wearer, such as a skier, snow boarder, hunter or motorcyclist, in cold and/or inclement weather. A length-adjustable elastic strap comprises a front strap portion which extends from the watch case and stretches to loop about at least one glove finger. A rear strap portion extends from the case and stretches outwardly to loop about the glove wrist to position the watch on the back of the glove. The rear strap portion is maintained in position by the stretching of the elastic strap, the friction between the strap and the glove and by the cinching action of the loop around the glove wrist, thus not requiring the use of a clasp or other fastener. This enables the watch to be readily removable from the glove by grasping the rear loop and stretching it to move over the glove body and thumb. Putting on and removing the watch can easily be performed by the wearer's other gloved hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Jason B. Lukacsko
  • Patent number: 6513165
    Abstract: A combination golf glove and golf ball marker for detachably securing a ball marker of ferromagnetic material to a magnet seated within a holder. The marker holder having an improvement in the manner it is fasted to the glove. An extension wing completely encircles a retaining wall housing the magnet and marker. The wing is sewn between an outer and inner surface of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Robert L. England, Kenneth S. Litke
  • Publication number: 20030009087
    Abstract: Apparatus for temporarily attaching a sensor of a physiological parameter to an extremity of a person comprising: a fabric structure configured to be positioned on an extremity of a person, said fabric structure advantageously formed of loops of yarn-like material which exhibit porosity and controlled elasticity; and sensor(s) of physiological parameters mounted on said fabric structure such that when said structure is positioned on the extremity of a person, said sensors sense physiological parameters of said person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Richard S. Keirsbilck
  • Patent number: 6500196
    Abstract: A wrist tether for use in conjunction with a pacifier comprises a wristband having hook and loop fasteners arranged such that the wristband may be wrapped about an infant's wrist and removably secured thereto. A thumb support is attached to an end of the wristband and defines an aperture for receiving a thumb of a user so as to position the wristband at a desired position. The thumb support further defines a buttonhole spaced from the aperture for receiving a retaining member within a cavity therein. Therefore, the pacifier wrist tether removably positions and holds a pacifier at a desired position adjacent an infant's thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Casandra A. Shattles
  • Publication number: 20020184696
    Abstract: A reinforcing strip for a goalkeeper's glove and including a plurality of compression-proof link members supported on a carrier band in a string-like manner, with each two adjacent link members forming a pivot connection with each other and having stop surfaces facing each other, extending transverse to the carrier band, and abutting each other in a stretched position of the reinforcing strip, with each of the link members having a cavity provided in a middle region of the link member and open at the upper surface of the link member, and a flat closed bottom surface glued to the carrier band and with two side regions located on opposite sides of the middle region and having a height gradually diminishing toward a respective outer edge of a respective link member, and with each of the side regions having a cavity open at the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Hochmuth
  • Publication number: 20020178485
    Abstract: A protective gauntlet connectable to a sleeve of a protective garment (and a garment secured to a gauntlet), including a protective flexible glove member including a cuff, a stiff cuff member disposed inside the cuff, the glove member cuff and the cuff member being securable in an end of the garment sleeve, and a collar having a small end and a large end. The collar small end is impermeably secured at one end about the glove member and the collar large end projects over at least a portion of the glove member cuff and the cuff member without connecting to the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Steven A. Medves
  • Publication number: 20020174477
    Abstract: A glove, that is adapted to be used on at least the shooting hand of a shooter of a fire arm, made up of a main body portion, that closely approximates the size and shape of a hand; a gauntlet that extends from the main body portion and is adapted to cover at least a portion of the fore arm of the glove wearer, and finger elements that extend from the main body portion in a direction opposite to the direction of the gauntlet. A first circumferential elastic member is disposed proximate to the juncture of the gauntlet and the main body portion and positioned so that, when worn, the first elastic member is adapted to be proximate to a wrist of the wearer; and wherein the gauntlet has a second elastic member disposed proximate to an end thereof that is remote from said the first portion. The main body portion of the glove is made up of a front portion that is intended to be proximate to the palm of the wearer, and a back portion that is intended to be proximate to a back of a wearer's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: William Hatch, Michael W. McCarey
  • Patent number: 6481766
    Abstract: A glove-like bag of a sturdy, pliable plastic or rubber material for the collection and disposal of waste material includes a major body portion conformable to and capable of receiving therein an individual's hand, and a thumb portion laterally extending from the major body portion for receiving the individual's thumb. A flexible offset bag portion is attached to the major body portion and the thumb portion, which can be torn away for disposal of the waste material. The glove-like bag also includes a cleaning pad for both wiping the surface after the waste material has been collected and for limiting abrasion to the glove-like bag during wiping. A sanitizing bar is attached to the major body portion adjacent the cleaning pad for sanitizing the surface after the waste material has been removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Carl May, Christopher S. Ayers
  • Publication number: 20020148031
    Abstract: A work glove is provided having an enclosure, such as a pocket, pouch or like structure disposed on an interior or exterior surface of the glove body. One or more magnets are retained within the pocket for attracting and retaining work components against an exterior surface of the backside of the glove for convenient access during a construction or assembly operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas J. O' Dea, Thomas S. Jellema
  • Patent number: 6460190
    Abstract: A cleaning mitten including a mitten portion including a finger and palm section and a thumb section. The mitten further includes a front surface and a back surface. The mitten portion has an open lower end for receiving a hand therein. A sponge surface is disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the finger and palm section of the mitten portion. A nylon netting is disposed over the sponge surface. A rigid scraper extends outwardly of the thumb section of the mitten portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel Blum
  • Publication number: 20020129435
    Abstract: An improved hockey glove has a body portion and a cuff portion attached to and extending outwardly from the body portion. The hockey glove has a standard interior for receiving a hand by means of insertion into the glove. The improvement to the glove comprises an additional wrist protection element having a perimeter, shape, and thickness attached within the interior of the glove along a portion of the perimeter of the wrist protection element for the purpose of protecting the upper part of the wrist when the hand is inserted into the glove. The wrist protection element may be attached to the body portion or the cuff portion of the glove. In a preferred embodiment of a hockey glove having two side slits, the wrist protection element is attached to the interior of the lower cuff portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Ross Agathos
  • Patent number: 6447464
    Abstract: Gloves and harnesses for allowing patients to do rehabilitation and reeducation exercises. A first version allows a therapist to exercise a second person's hand(s) including their fingers, wrists, and arms by overlying the palm(s) of the therapist's hand(s) over the dorsum back of the patient's hand(s). The therapist wears a glove(s) having fasteners extending from the sides of the pinkie, fourth finger, middle finger, index finger and thumb, and a wrist portion, for wrapping about the corresponding fingers and wrist of the patients hand(s). The fasteners can include hook and loop straps, and self adhesive straps, and the like. A second version is a grasp assistance glove used by a single person where a patient wears a glove(s) having fastener straps extending outward from the tips of the pinkie, fourth finger, middle finger, index finger, and thumb portions, and a fastener attached to the palm portion of the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Lifespan Therapy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mindy Dunlevy, Michael Dunlevy
  • Publication number: 20020116743
    Abstract: A mechanical counter pressure glove system, that can be used in low-pressure environments such as outer space, is provided. The system includes a low friction base glove defining an internal volume for receiving a hand of a wearer. A pressure inducing glove is donned on the low friction glove so as to apply a mechanical pressure on the hand. The low friction material of the base glove facilitates donning of the pressure inducing glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Dietmar Tourbier, Mike Reddig, Christine W. Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20020116744
    Abstract: A counter pressure glove system, that can be used in low pressure environments such as outer space, is provided. The system includes a pressure member, pressure inducing glove and a support member. The pressure member is disposed on the dorsal metacarpals and the palmar knuckles of a hand of a wearer. The pressure member applies a predetermined amount of pressure against the dorsal metacarpals and the palmar knuckles. The pressure inducing glove is donned on the hand. The pressure inducing glove applies a second predetermined pressure against the pressure member as well as against the exposed regions of the hand that are not covered by the pressure member. The support member is disposed on the pressure inducing glove and inhibits lateral and vertical displacement of the pressure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Dietmar Tourbier, Mike Reddig, Christine W. Jarvis
  • Patent number: 6430750
    Abstract: A mechanical counter pressure glove system, that can be used in low-pressure environments such as outer space, is provided. The system includes a low friction base glove defining an internal volume for receiving a hand of a wearer. A pressure inducing glove is donned on the low friction glove so as to apply a mechanical pressure on the hand. The low friction material of the base glove facilitates donning of the pressure inducing glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Dietmar Tourbier, Mike Reddig, Christine W. Jarvis
  • Patent number: 6430751
    Abstract: A counter pressure glove system, that can be used in low pressure environments such as outer space, is provided. The system includes a pressure member, pressure inducing glove and a support member. The pressure member is disposed on the dorsal metacarpals and the palmar knuckles of a hand of a wearer. The pressure member applies a predetermined amount of pressure against the dorsal metacarpals and the palmar knuckles. The pressure inducing glove is donned on the hand. The pressure inducing glove applies a second predetermined pressure against the pressure member as well as against the exposed regions of the hand that are not covered by the pressure member. The support member is disposed on the pressure inducing glove and inhibits lateral and vertical displacement of the pressure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Dietmar Tourbier, Mike Reddig, Christine W. Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20020083508
    Abstract: A massaging glove assembly for massaging various areas of a user's body. The massaging glove assembly includes a glove having a hand portion and a plurality of finger portions a thumb portion being extended from the hand portion; and also includes a plurality of balls being movably disposed near ends of the finger portions and the thumb portion; and further includes a vibrating assembly being attached to the glove for vibrating the balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Charles M. Dean
  • Patent number: 6413176
    Abstract: A wrist worn bat swing aid (10) includes a closed band (12) constructed to fit around a wrist of a leading arm, the closed band having a first fastener portion (13) of a detachable fastener. The aid (10) further includes an open band (14) coupled to the closed band for placement around a wrist of a guide arm, wherein the closed band has a second fastener portion (18) of the detachable fastener for mating with the first fastener portion. Optionally, a second closed band (20) is coupled to the first closed band, wherein the second closed band is formed to fit around a finger of the leading arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Tommy Martinez
  • Publication number: 20020078489
    Abstract: A tool gripping assembly for making it easier and more comfortable for a user to hold a tool especially a dangerous tool such as a welding torch. The tool gripping assembly includes a glove having a wrist portion and a hand portion including a thumb member and finger members; and also includes a fastening member being securely attached to the glove; and further includes a tool fastening strip member being adapted to be attached about a tool and being fastenable to the fastening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph R. Hambly
  • Patent number: 6401253
    Abstract: A worker's glove comprises a glove body having fingers, a palm and a back. A hook-and-loop fastening system mounts a worker's aid device on the glove back. The device is one or more devices selected from the group consisting of a magnetic container, a flashlight, a tape measure, a plumb bob, and a note pad. In a preferred embodiment, the magnetic container is a cylindrical cup having a magnet for securing screws, nut, bolts and other magnetizable fasteners within the cup for ready access by the worker. Several different devices can be stacked on the glove back. The devices can also be mounted on the butt end of a drill handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Mark E. Brunson
  • Patent number: 6401254
    Abstract: A device that counts and displays golf strokes per hole and per game and includes a golf glove and a counter attached to the golf glove, either by hook and loop fasteners, snaps, a magnet, or a pouch. The counter includes a hole strokes digital counter and display for counting and displaying the golf strokes per hole, a total strokes digital counter and display for counting and displaying the golf strokes per game, a stroke advance button that advances the hole stroke counter and display and the total strokes digital counter and display, a clear button that clears the hole strokes digital counter and display, either an on/off button or a two second timer that allows the total strokes digital counter and display to be cleared when the clear button is depressed for two seconds, and a power source that is either a battery interface or a solar cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: David W. Boller
  • Patent number: 6401252
    Abstract: A massaging glove assembly for massaging various areas of a user's body. The massaging glove assembly includes a glove having a hand portion and a plurality of finger portions a thumb portion being extended from the hand portion; and also includes a plurality of balls being movably disposed near ends of the finger portions and the thumb portion; and further includes a vibrating assembly being attached to the glove for vibrating the balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Charles M. Dean
  • Patent number: 6397394
    Abstract: A tool gripping assembly for making it easier and more comfortable for a user to hold a tool especially a dangerous tool such as a welding torch. The tool gripping assembly includes a glove having a wrist portion and a hand portion including a thumb member and finger members; and also includes a fastening member being securely attached to the glove; and further includes a tool fastening strip member being adapted to be attached about a tool and being fastenable to the fastening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph R. Hambly
  • Publication number: 20020062514
    Abstract: In a glove adapted for connecting cord, a plurality of locations to connect the cord, at least on the left and right and especially an integral runner connected to the left and right along which the cord connection can be slid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventor: Patricia M. Soter
  • Patent number: 6393614
    Abstract: A biodegradable, disposable glove carries a disposable sanitary item in a pocket thereof. The glove includes a glove body, an open end of the glove body having a ziplock securement means, which is operable only when the glove 100 is turned inside out. In use, the glove can be used for dispensing an unused disposable sanitary item and for retrieving the sanitary item for disposal after use. The glove is preferably loose-fitting. In use, the glove is placed over the hand of a user, and the user can then retrieve the used sanitary item such as a tampon or sanitary napkin. Once the tampon or sanitary napkin has been retrieved, the user can manipulate it into a pocket in the glove using only the fingers and thumb of the gloved hand. The pocket includes a ziplock sealing edge feature, which permits sealing-in of the biodegradable or disposable sanitary item into the pocket, so that no fluid leakage occurs during removal and subsequent disposal of the biodegradable, disposable glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Lauren M. Eichelbaum