Abstract: A finger protecting device for protecting at least one finger against chafing resulting from rubbing against the shaft when practicing a sport with the shaft, such as golfing. The device comprises a sleeve for the thumb. The sleeve has front and rear surfaces, the front surface being positioned before a digital area of the thumb for acting as a barrier between the thumb and the shaft. The sleeve has first and second opposite ends, the second end being open-ended for allowing the thumb to be inserted into the sleeve. The device comprises fastening means connected to the sleeve for selectively adjusting and fastening the sleeve onto the thumb. The device may comprise extension portions, as well as additional sleeves for other fingers of the hand, the other sleeves exposing the fingertips of the fingers to enable a better feel for the shaft.

Abstract: A golf glove has a number of regions formed of a leather-like material, connected with a more flexible region of spandex-like material. A thumb region has a base portion at least substantially surrounded by the flexible region. The thumb region further includes an auxiliary support structure on a portion of the thumb region providing additional support to the thumb of a user and anti-twist functionality reducing or eliminating movement of the glove relative to the thumb of a user. In addition, a grip region can extend from a wrist end of the glove substantially to finger tips of a little finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a middle finger portion of the glove.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a branded glove and a method for producing the same. In one embodiment, the branded glove includes an upper portion having a first circumferential edge, and a lower portion having a second circumferential edge, wherein the first circumferential edge of the upper portion joins the second circumferential edge of the lower portion to define an enclosure for placing a hand. The upper portion includes a securing mechanism, wherein the securing mechanism secures the hand within the enclosure. The securing mechanism provides a first brand placement area, and the upper portion provides a second brand placement area.

Abstract: A golf glove patch system has a backing sheet fabricated of a plastic material, a patch with a lower and an upper surface and with a peripheral edge taking a geometric shape, and an adhesive secured to the lower surface of the patch adjacent to its peripheral edge with a central free of adhesive. The patch is temporarily coupled to the backing sheet through the adhesive and is adapted to be removed from the backing sheet and placed on the glove and secured to the glove by the adhesive. The central extent of the patch is over a tear in the glove and is in contact with a portion of a user's hand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for removably securing a magnetizable golf ball marker. The holder is preferably made of a resilient material. A magnet is secured to the holder such that the magnet is flush with the outer surface of the holder. The holder includes a raised ridge appropriately shaped to mate with and properly position the marker over the magnet. The marker is removed by sliding the marker away from the magnet and over the ridge or through a gap in the ridge. To aid in sliding the marker over the ridge, a sloped portion of the holder surface within the ridge causes the marker to tilt when pressure is applied to the marker to slide the marker off the magnet. A sloped portion adjacent a gap in the ridge can also tilt the marker for ease in grasping the marker when lifting the marker off the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf training glove with sensors for triggering a perceptible signal on an erroneous gripping technique of the golf club with glove fingers to accommodate the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger. According to the invention, error signals with a correct gripping technique may be avoided, whereby the sensors are at least arranged on the glove fingers for accommodation of the index finger, middle finger and ring finger and the perceptible signal is triggered by an excessive gripping pressure. No sensor is arranged on the thumb of the golf training glove.

Abstract: A golf grip training apparatus for resisting finger and thumb flexion and for counteracting grip forces is disclosed. The apparatus assists the golfer in achieving a lighter grip pressure than would be exerted on the club without its use by providing a golf glove adapted with means for actively counteracting grip pressure by creating forces in opposition to those required for gripping the club handle. The apparatus is used to teach the golfer to relax the hands and fingers and to hold the club handle more lightly.

Abstract: A golf glove provides a positive stop for the end of a golf club handle and a resilient pad for seating the golf club handle against the glove. The stop reaches across the glove palm and angles towards the small finger and has a wall extending perpendicular to the wearer's palm for the handle to abut against. The resilient pad fills a concave portion of the palm to provide a substantially flat surface for the golf club handle to seat against.

Abstract: A golf glove for providing wrist control which consists of a body portion having a palm side, a back side, a plurality of finger portions, a thumb portion, an integral wrist portion and an operative closure mechanism. The golf glove also features an elongated pocket extending along the back side of the body portion and an elongated and rigid insert portion fitted snugly and removably inside the pocket, the insert portion further having a bend in the middle, wherein use of the glove maintains the wrist of a player in a fixed, predetermined position during golf play.

Abstract: A golf appliance, such as a glove and golf club grip system providing for club specific parametric signal transfer there between providing for the ability to automatically score golf rounds and analyze golf club swings in real-time. In addition, enhanced capability may also be achieved by integrating GPS parametric and golf course specific information. One aspect of the invention includes the capability to provide power between the golf glove and a golf club grip. Another aspect of the invention transfers data particular to a player's swing, a ball strike, and club information.

Abstract: In a glove having finger covering parts, a finger covering part corresponding to at least one finger selected from the third finger (middle finger), the fourth finger (ring finger), and the fifth finger (little finger) is configured by arranging protective members (2a to 2e) on anterior and posterior sides of the same, and arranging stretchable members (4a to 6a) on both lateral sides of the same. An inner perimeter of each finger covering part is substantially equal to an outer perimeter of the finger corresponding thereto. The stretchable members on the lateral sides of each finger have stretching forces such that a stretching force of the stretchable member on the lateral side on the first finger (thumb) side is higher than a stretching force of the stretchable member on the other lateral side on the fifth finger (little finger) side. When the glove is bent from an opened state to a gripping state, the finger covering part is bent with a twist at a gripping angle toward the first finger (thumb) side.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf club which induces proper grip and suitable swing by removing the thumb-covering portion of a golf glove so as to extend the Skin Contact Length between the thumb and forefinger. Due to the absence of a thumb covering, structural problems with the glove covering stretching from the thumb area toward the palm may arise when centrifugal force is imparted by the golf club. If the glove covering has been stretched, the covering will become folded when the club is gripped; this causes a pull on the left thumb when gloves are worn and leads to improper grip. Therefore, in order to provide elasticity with regard to stretching, in place of sheepskin the area subject to stretching is processed with a Spandex material having excellent elasticity and flexibility.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a golf glove with an attached strap which forces the last two fingers of an impaired leading hand against a golf club grip. This provides the golfer with such an impaired hand the ability to control the club in making a conventional golf swing. Embodiments are unobtrusive and quick and easy to use, causing no delay in the play. In addition, embodiments assists a non-impaired golfer in making a proper golf swing by eliminating the distraction of regripping. Embodiments can be used as a training aid in assisting a golfer in developing habits which lead to a proper golf swing. Finally, embodiments assist golfers of any capability in making proper swings under conditions of moist hands due to perspiration or precipitation.

Abstract: A golf glove is provided having inelastic material that defines a plurality of perforations having a diameter of less than about 2 mm spaced substantially throughout both a palmar side and a dorsal side of the glove. The perforations enhance dissipation of heat and moisture out of the glove.

Abstract: Golf gloves having one or more raised element(s) on an interior surface thereof are disclosed. The raised element(s) are located such that they cause pressure to be applied to acupuncture points when the glove is in use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf glove and club grip system having a marking or markings on the glove, the club grip or both for registration with the thumb pad of a golfer. Registration of a golfer's thumb pad with the marking(s) assists correct hand positioning on the club grip. Additionally the markings may indicate a particular club grip size or glove size that matches a complimentary glove or club grip size determined by the size of a golfer's hand.

Abstract: Sport gloves are disclosed, which comprise a thumb insertion part and an index finger insertion part which are separated for independently inserting a thumb and an index finger, respectively; and an integrated insertion part for inserting the remaining three fingers together. The sport gloves make it possible to enhance a gripping force when a user wears gloves for gripping a stick or a rod shape member which is used for an exercise such as golf, ski, hockey, steel rod or something while preventing uneasy gripping between the neighboring fingers and slippery.

Abstract: A wrist glove is used to assist a user to restrict a wrist from turning, moving and bending to maintain a certain stance during sports. The wrist glove includes a glove portion, a wrist-guard portion, a first accommodating portion, a second accommodating portion, a third accommodating portion, and at least one supporting member. The glove portion includes a finger portion and a palm portion. The wrist-guard portion is connected to the other side of the palm portion opposite to the finger portion. The first accommodating portion, the second accommodating portion, and the third accommodating portion are disposed on the wrist-guard portion and a palm portion respectively. The supporting member is randomly accommodated in at least one of the first, second, and third accommodating portions selectively.

Abstract: A glove, in particular a sports glove of driving glove, having an appliqué containing at least one noble metal on the outer side of the glove, is provided.

Abstract: Method for obtaining an improved but easily adjustable and releasable frictional engagement between two contact surfaces. According to the method, both contact surfaces are provided with material layers (2, 4) which, when there is low contact pressure between the contact surfaces, ensure that these surfaces are able to move comparatively easily in relation to each other, but, when there is higher contact pressure, these material layers engage in each other and make relative movement between the contact surfaces impossible or substantially difficult. This can be achieved by means of both contact surfaces being flocked with a layer of short fibers (5), in particular synthetic fibers. The invention also relates to an arrangement for obtaining an improved frictional engagement between two contact surfaces and to objects provided with such contact surfaces.

Abstract: A golf club training device and method utilizes a substantially rigid, sleeve-type member that is positioned over a forefinger of a lower hand of a golfer. The sleeve-type member is positioned over a central portion of the forefinger, extends above and below the forefinger, and is open at both ends. The member restricts bending of the forefinger, so as to maintain an upper anterior portion of the forefinger away from a golf club handle during swinging. In one embodiment, the member is open along a portion of the posterior length thereof. In one embodiment, a thumb pad may also be provided, which is adapted to be positioned on the thumb of the lower hand and to be placed substantially squarely on the golf club handle, improving a user's golf swing.

Abstract: A combination golf glove and container, with a hinged lid, that allows a golfer to carry and access agents such as lip balm, lotion, or grip enhancing material while playing a round of golf In one embodiment, the hinged lid of the container has a ball marker holder for detachably securing a ball marker of ferromagnetic material to a magnet embedded within a holder.

Abstract: A golf glove includes a body panel forming an area including at least a portion of a palm portion to be in contact with the palm of the wearer, and fourchettes sewn up with the first panel at portions to be in contact with the fingers of the wearer. The body panel has a widened portion provided to widen a portion to be in contact with a portion other than a finger joint of the wearer on the palm side, and a recess provided to reduce the width of a portion to be in contact with the finger joint of the wearer on the palm side to be narrower than the widened portion. The fourchette has a protrusion formed to be complementary to the recess.

Abstract: An electrically-heated golf mitten formed of a three-layer fabric body that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together, and including a cut-and-sewn nylon shell, cut-and-sewn closed cell foam insulator, and cut-and-sewn fleece liner. A battery pack is mounted on the wrist, and a Velcro™-attachable elastic cuff-strap is stretched around the wrist and battery pack for securement and sealing. The battery pack is connected to heating elements attached inwardly of the closed-cell foam insulator. In use, the battery pack and heating elements are designed for relatively high heat, and the three-layer fabric body with sealing cuff-strap is designed for high heat retention. The heated mitten is also very easy to put on and take off. Thus, a golfer dons the mitten for 5 minute intervals between strokes for flash warming of the hands.

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf training glove with sensors for triggering a perceptible signal on an erroneous gripping technique of the golf club with glove fingers to accommodate the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger. According to the invention, error signals with a correct gripping technique may be avoided, whereby the sensors are at least a on the glove fingers for accommodation of the index finger, middle finger and ring finger and the perceptible signal is triggered by an excessive gripping pressure. No sensor is arranged on the thumb of the golf training glove.

Abstract: A golf glove includes a magnet positioned on the golf glove and covered by a piece of top piece which is made by polyurethane (PU), and a mark is magnetically attracted by the magnet and rested on the top piece. The PU made top piece provides a slightly adhesive top surface which provides friction force between the mark and the top piece so as to overcome vibration when golfing and the mark does not drop form the golf glove.

Abstract: A pair of golf gloves is provided with indicia that aids in properly gripping a golf club whether the grip employed is a conventional grip or a natural golf grip.

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 glove having a first and a second layer of material wherein the first and second layers of material define opposing sides of the glove. The glove defines a palm portion, a dorsal portion, a thumb portion and four finger portions. A visco-elastic foam layer is coupled with the glove and extends over a substantial majority of the palm portion of the glove and at least a portion of the thumb portion and each of the finger portions. The visco-elastic foam layer cushions impacts and assists the wearer in maintaining a grip on an object such as a golf club or a baseball bat. The glove is well suited for use as a golf glove and is particularly beneficial for individuals having arthritic hands.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a golf glove for improving a golfer's grip on a golf club. The golf glove includes a palm and a finger part extending from the palm. The finger part has a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger. The golf glove includes a golf gripping strap extending from the finger part. The golf gripping strap has a finger-covering portion. The finger-covering portion covers at least some of the finger part. The golf gripping strap has an outer end. The outer end extends from the finger-covering portion. The outer end has a golf gripping strap connector portion. The golf glove includes a thumb heel. The thumb heel has a heel connector portion which is releasably connectable to the golf gripping strap connector. When the golf glove is fitted over a glove hand and the golfer grips the golf club with a normal grip position, the golf gripping strap is connected by the golf gripping strap connector portion to the heel connector portion of the thumb heel.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a golf glove for improving a golfer's grip on a golf club. The golf glove includes a palm and a finger part extending from the palm. The finger part has a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger. The golf glove includes a golf gripping strap extending from the finger part. The golf gripping strap has a finger-covering portion. The finger-covering portion covers at least some of the finger part. The golf gripping strap has an outer end. The outer end extends from the finger-covering portion. The outer end has a golf gripping strap connector portion. The golf glove includes a thumb heel. The thumb heel has a heel connector portion which is releasably connectable to the golf gripping strap connector. When the golf glove is fitted over a glove hand and the golfer grips the golf club with a normal grip position, the golf gripping strap is connected by the golf gripping strap connector portion to the heel connector portion of the thumb heel.

Abstract: An improved mitt for cold weather use is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear. The mitt is convertible between a fully closed position for covering the hand and fingers and open positions for exposure of the thumb and/or finger(s) or the entire hand. An internal pocket within the mitt permits continuous or intermittent warming of all or some of the fingers when the mitt is in either a generally open position or closed position. Insertion and removal of fingers and thumb relative the internal pocket is easily accomplished without use of the other hand. A thumb hole and/or finger hole for thumb/finger exposure is formed with an overlapping two-layer seal of stretchable material to prevent heat loss while ensuring easy thumb/finger insertion and removal. In one embodiment, stretchable fillets connect the terminal ends of the palm side and back side of the mitt to provide a snug fit about the wrist.

Abstract: A golf glove and system useful in assisting a person having insufficient control of hand using a golf club to effectively strike a golf ball. The golf glove enables the person having insufficient control of hand to grasp and swing the golf club to effectively strike the golf ball without the assistance of another person.

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: According to this invention, a conventional pair of golf gloves is provided with pads across the palm portions thereof which abut the grip portion of a golf club shaft to automatically align the shaft for proper gripping. The guide pads are so positioned across the palm portions of the gloves that when the golf club head is soled on the ground and the upper and lower gripping hands of a golfer wearing the gloves receive the grip portion of the club shaft across the palms of the glove and against the pads, the shaft will lie diagonally across the roots of the fingers and when the hands are closed around the shaft with the guide pads cradling the grip portion of the golf club distal from the golf club head, an automatic proper gripping of the golf club will be insured. The guide pads are substantially parallel to the transverse creases of the hand, lying diagonally across the roots of the fingers. The pad on the first glove spans substantially the entire palm of the hand.

Abstract: A golf glove having a palm covering portion and a back of the hand covering portion and a seam means securing the portions together along a side of the glove which, in use, confronts the side of the hand of a wearer between the wrist and proximal end of the little finger reinforcing the margins of the portions along the seam, and socket defining loops of elastic ribbon secured to the side sized to yield within its elastic limit to receive the shaft of a golf ball in the loops to temporarily store and snugly hold it and orient the tee shaft into a position closely adjacent and in alignment with the metacarpol bone of a wearer of the glove between the wrist and proximal end of the little finger.

Abstract: An athletic glove comprises a back portion and a palm portion. A tape is stitched to the back portion. The tape extends from a little finger portion, a ring finger portion and a middle finger portion toward the base of a thumb portion, and can supply proper fastening force to the little finger, the ring finger and the middle finger of the user's hand when the user grasps an object.

Abstract: A system and method for improving a golfer's putt is provided. Included is a ball, putter, and ball marker, each of which bear directional indicia, such as arrows or triangles. The indicia of the various elements are aligned toward the hole, with the indicia of each element creating a desired directional path. The golfer uses the directional path created by the proper alignment of one or more elements to aim his or her putt. Furthermore, the directional indicia of the golf ball are designed to blend together when the ball is hit in the direction of the indicia, but create a swirl pattern when the ball is mis-hit for visualization of proper and improper putting.

Abstract: A method of fitting a golf glove which includes the steps of: measuring a golfer's hand and retrieving measurement data; constructing a glove according to the measurement data, the glove including a glove portion having finger and thumb portions, dorsal and palm portions and a wrist portion. The dorsal and palm portions being designed to meet along a conjoining lateral edge to define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove also includes a pad made from a elastomeric, non-flowing gel-like polymer. The method also includes the step of positioning and dimensioning the pad adjacent the palm portion of the glove according to the measurement data such that the pad closely abuts a golf club grip which is held by the golfer during play. The pad is preferably positioned and dimensioned to protect the various aspects of the golfer's hand from shock and the translation of detrimental shock-related forces due to ball-to-club impact.

Abstract: What is new: a second glove for the sport of golf that is presently played with only one glove. The introduction of a second glove demands (1) a new configuration and (2) provides certain benefits. The OthrGlov design (1) leaves the connecting fingers on the right hand (for right-handed golfers*) naked, to retain the correct ‘feel’ mandated by the sport. (2) The OthrGlov offers protection from blisters and abrasion not previously afforded the single-gloved golfer. The OthrGlov protects the thumb and first two fingers of the formerly ungloved hand from commonly occurring blistering and abrasion during long tournaments and prolonged practice sessions at the driving range, offers some warmth, and may improve the overall grip. The OthrGlov invention is a studied, original effort to provide the golfer with second-glove utility while maintaining a free third and fourth finger ‘feel’ in a sport that up until now has been played with only one glove.

Abstract: A golf glove which includes a glove portion having finger and thumb portions and dorsal and palm portions. The dorsal and palm portions meet along at least one conjoining lateral edge and define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove portion also includes a pad made from an elastomeric, non-flowing gel. The pad is preferably positioned and dimensioned to substantially encompass the wrist portion of the glove to protect the various aspects of the golfer's wrist from shock and the translation of detrimental shock-related forces due to ball-to-club impact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel golf glove and is characterized in that on the inside surface of the thumb of the glove, i.e. the surface that bears against the club shaft when playing, there is a pressure sensor that interacts with an acoustic signal transmitter or is part of an acoustic signal transmitter that delivers an acoustic signal when a predetermined trigger force acting on the sensor is exceeded.

Abstract: Slip-prevention sheets include ceramic powder adhered onto the surface of the sheet. The ceramic powder may impart irregularity to the surface of the sheet in order to increase frictional resistance. Preferably, such slip-prevention sheets may be utilized as surface materials for gloves.

Abstract: A golf glove which includes a glove portion having finger and thumb portions and dorsal and palm portions. The dorsal and palm portions meet along at least one conjoining lateral edge and define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove portion also includes a pad made from an elastomeric, non-flowing gel. The pad is selectively positioned and dimensioned adjacent the palm portion of the glove according to the golfer's hand dimensions and/or the golfer's hand position relative to a golf club shaft which is held by the golfer during play. The pad is selectively positioned and dimensioned to protect the various aspects of the golfer's hand from shock and the translation of detrimental shock-related forces due to ball-to-club impact.

Abstract: A system and method for improving a golfer's putt is provided. Included is a ball, putter, and ball marker, each of which bear directional indicia, such as arrows or triangles. The indicia of the various elements are aligned toward the hole, with the indicia of each element creating a desired directional path. The golfer uses the directional path created by the proper alignment of one or more elements to aim his or her putt. Furthermore, the directional indicia of the golf ball are designed to blend together when the ball is hit in the direction of the indicia, but create a swirl pattern when the ball is mis-hit for visualization of proper and improper putting.

Abstract: A laminate article for damping mechanical vibrations. One embodiment of the damping article includes a neoprene layer, a foamed polyurethane middle layer, and a nonfoamed polyurethane layer. The layers are preferably adhered in an overlaying relation. The article reduces at least 40% of high frequency mechanical vibrations (200 Hz-1250 Hz) otherwise transmitted to the wearer.

Abstract: A method of fitting a golf glove which includes the steps of: measuring a golfer's hand and retrieving measurement data; constructing a glove according to the measurement data, the glove including a glove portion having finger and thumb portions, dorsal and palm portions and a wrist portion. The dorsal and palm portions being designed to meet along a conjoining lateral edge to define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove also includes a pad made from a elastomeric, non-flowing gel-like polymer. The method also includes the step of positioning and dimensioning the pad adjacent the palm portion of the glove according to the measurement data such that the pad closely abuts a golf club grip which is held by the golfer during play. The pad is preferably positioned and dimensioned to protect the various aspects of the golfer's hand from shock and the translation of detrimental shock-related forces due to ball-to-club impact.

Abstract: A left golf glove includes a left pressure part formed on a selected portion of at least one of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the pinky finger; a left holding part formed on a selected portion of the palm part; a first left indication part formed on a selected portion of the thumb; and a second left indication part formed on a selected portion of the palm opposite part. A right golf glove includes a right pressure part formed on a selected portion of at least one of the middle finger and the ring finger; a right holding part formed on a selected portion of the palm part; a right indication part formed on a selected portion of the thumb; and a second right holding part also formed on a selected portion of the thumb. The left golf glove and the right golf glove provide control over a golf club and also provide indication of a proper grip.

Abstract: A glove for use in wet conditions which is a three dimensional glove construction having reduced seams and reduced seam junctions. The glove has surfaces including a suede leather or a synthetic suede leather outer layer and a waterproof breathable inner layer secured to the outer layer. The seams between the parts of the glove construction are covered by a waterproof seam sealer which creates a waterproof breathable glove which is not bulky and is three dimensional in pattern so that it fits the wearer's hand in active situations.

Abstract: This invention is a golf apparatus for protecting the golfer from increment weather. The golf apparatus combines the covering or shield with a detachable glove. The covering or shield includes an opening that is elastic for allowing the gloved hand to be revealed for adjusting the gloved hand to the club. After the gloved hand grips the club, the parallel slit allows the palm area of the ungloved hand to extent through the slit area to facilitate proper alignment of the hands.