Fingers Patents (Class 2/163)
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Publication number: 20110162128Abstract: A composite coated fabric to resist puncture includes: a waterproof resin; a textile backing; and a grit bonded to the backing with the resin. The grit helps resist puncture to the material. The material may be made with multiple layers, and may be used to make gloves or other apparel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Lawrence Jacob Welton
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Publication number: 20110138517Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a glove system including a glove and a wrist attachment. The glove has a base portion, which includes a first fastener. The wrist attachment includes one or more straps for enabling wearing of the wrist attachment on a human wrist, a functional feature, and a second fastener adapted to couple with the first fastener and for selectively attaching the first wrist attachment to the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: SEARS BRANDS, L.L.C.Inventors: Shannon Ambrosio, Ellen Glassman
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Publication number: 20110131703Abstract: A motorcycle glove structure comprises a system for protecting the fingers, made with a double layer of plastic, the first layer (26) of which is injected directly and coextensively onto a flat part made of leather or similar material or fabric (24). The second layer (28) made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic is injection-moulded over the first layer and preferably has projections (30) opposite the minor knuckles. The structure also comprises a shield (38) which is made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic applied to the back of the hand and which has at the front portions (40) shaped so as to mate with projections (32) formed at the end of said second layer (28) for protecting the fingers, said co-operating projections being positioned opposite the makor knuckles of the hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Alpinestars Research SrlInventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
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Publication number: 20110126342Abstract: A protective glove comprising a glove body having a padded cuff, an exterior covered with padding, finger pockets and a thumb pad, a palm flap integrally connected to the glove body adjacent the opening of the finger pockets such that the interior surface of the palm flap can be positioned to face the interior surface of the glove body, the palm flap further including a thumb pad pocket adapted to receive the thumb pad of the glove body, and an adjacent thumb pocket for receiving the wearer's thumb, flexible releasable fasteners situated along the periphery of the palm flap and at corresponding locations on the glove body for releasably connecting the palm flap to the glove body such that the palm flap and the glove body define a hand cavity when they are connected that communicates with the finger pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Errol BAUTISTA
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Publication number: 20110113521Abstract: A protective glove system featuring built-in adjustable straps to secure the digits of the wearer's hand in a manner similar to “buddy taping” of the fingers to restrain and support an injured finger and “thumb spica” taping to protect an injured thumb. Several variations of gloves featuring dual finger stalls with integral straps above and below the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints of the wearer's fingers, and an integral thumb spica loop are disclosed which are appropriate for securing the digits of the wearer's hand to prevent re-injury and promote healing, or to prevent injury. Baseball fielding gloves having dual finger stalls compatible with the glove system are also disclosed, along with other features.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Craig Dewayne Bradford
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Publication number: 20110113527Abstract: A glove has a body, a side mirror pad and a side mirror. The body has a palm segment having a palm back surface and a wrist segment connected to the palm segment. The side mirror pad is connected to the palm back surface of the palm segment of the body and has a mirror face, a securing end and a connecting end. The securing end is connected to the palm back surface of the palm segment of the body. The connecting end is selectively connected detachably to the securing end and the palm back surface of the palm segment. The side mirror is mounted on the mirror face of the side mirror pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: YI-YI CHEN
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Publication number: 20110113528Abstract: The present invention is a hand covering such as a glove that is adapted to absorb and store an amount of liquid within an adsorbent layer incorporated into the glove. The liquid can be easily dispensed by certain movements of the hand such as squeezing or grasping. The glove design allows another, external layer purpose-engineered for particular applications to be either permanently or detachably attached on the exterior of the glove. The rubber used is a composite comprising 10-20% nitrile and the remaining 80-90% natural latex.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: MAXI SUPPORT SDN BHDInventors: Sing Hoong Chew, Hean Kooi Ong
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Publication number: 20110107498Abstract: A finger protection structure adapted to be assembled in a glove is provided. The finger protection structure includes a protection strip unit, and an engagement unit. The protection strip unit is configured with a plurality of fixing portions on an upper surface of the protection strip unit. Each fixing portion is configured with a top edge and a bottom edge. The bottom edges are adapted for being engaged from two opposite directions. The engagement unit includes a widened strip member, and a plurality of engagement blocks configured on a surface of the widened strip member. The engagement blocks are adapted for engaging with the bottom edges of the fixing portions, such that the engagement blocks are tightly arranged in close contact in a row side by side on the upper surface of the protection strip unit for restricting a reverse bending of the finger protection structure for protecting the fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Bruce Chang
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Publication number: 20110107499Abstract: The present invention relates to a sanitary finger cap including: an insertion portion having a generally cylindrical shape and adapted to be fitted to a third knuckle of a finger connected to the center of a hand or to a portion of a second knuckle of the finger; and a grasping portion connected with one side of the insertion portion as a unitary body, in a shape of a general corn or pyramid in such a manner as to become small in thickness as it goes toward the other side thereof, and adapted to be fitted to a first knuckle as the end portion of the finger or to the second knuckle of the finger so as to grasp food thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Hyeon-Jin Jeong, Jeong-Tae You
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Patent number: 7937774Abstract: A finger protector for using a hammer includes a glove with a back hand covering, a palm covering, a thumb sleeve and four finger sleeves. The finger sleeves include a first finger sleeve positioned adjacent to the thumb sleeve. A thumb covering is attached to the thumb sleeve and has a size and shape to be removably positioned on an upper surface of the thumb so that the thumb covering extends along a length of and downwardly on either side of the thumb.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Martin A. King
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Publication number: 20110088139Abstract: A system which in use is mounted onto a glove for protecting the back of a user's hand comprises a plurality of elongate, flexible strips, each overlying a respective finger. Each strip has a first end portion serving as sole means of fixedly attaching the strip to the glove, usually in the vicinity of the fingertips, and a remaining portion, extending to the second end of the strip, which is free to move relative to the glove. In this respect, a plurality of discrete guide structures are attached to the glove at a spacing remote from the first end portion) of each strip so that the strip extends across, through or into the guide structure and is held in position on the glove in a manner which allows sliding displacement of the remaining portion of the strip along the longitudinal axis of the strip. The guide structures may be configured to provide a closed tunnel through which the strip extends, or in other versions may be open so that opposing engagement lugs slidingly retain side edges of the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Geoffrey TRAVELL
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Publication number: 20110088140Abstract: Latex articles with geometrically defined surface structure providing enhanced grip characteristics in dry, wet or oily environment; and a method of making same comprising applying a polymeric coagulant coating to a smooth former surface, wherein the coating becomes tacky during drying, applying discrete coagulant particles of selected size, shape and distribution to the tacky coating to attach and protrude from the former surface with the polymeric coagulant coating, dipping the former into an aqueous latex emulsion, wherein the polymeric coagulant coating and the discrete coagulating particles destabilize the latex, thereby developing a latex layer, vulcanizing and stripping the latex article inside out, and dissolving the discrete coagulant particles in water or suitable solvents to reveal the geometrically designed texture with pre-selected size, shape and distribution of impressions providing improved dry, wet and oily surface grip by removal of a fluid boundary layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Noorman Abu Hassan, David M. Lucas, Fazli Shani, Dave Narasimhan
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Publication number: 20110078841Abstract: A glove including an elastomeric material having a hand portion, the hand portion has a first finger, and the first finger comprises nodules. The first finger may be a ring finger location. The nodules may be positioned at the top of the ring finger location. The nodules are configured to provide enhanced grip of tools, such as dental instruments. A method including creating a glove using elastomeric material and forming nodules on a first finger of the glove. The glove may be formed using a mold shaped like a hand, dipping the hand shaped mold into the elastomeric material, and drying the elastomeric material. The nodules may be formed on a first finger of the glove by dipping the glove into a mold or by placing droplets on the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Stefanie O. Ketelsen
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Patent number: 7914476Abstract: A pediatric digital wrap comprising a flexible T-shaped base member having a first end adapted to fold over and substantially cover a finger tip of a patient's injured digit. A removable insert comprising a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive with a non-adhesive center pad provides protection and padding for the injured digit. The removable insert is secured to the first side of the base member so that the insert is placed directly over the wound of the patient's digit when the first end is folded over the patient's finger tip. A finger strap wraps around the periphery of the patient's injured digit below the patient's finger tip and serves to secure the first end of the base member over the finger tip of the injured digit. A wrist strap is disposed perpendicular to the first end of the base member and adapted to wrap around a patient's wrist.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventors: Darlene Ball, Yvonne Morris
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Patent number: 7908673Abstract: An invertible glove includes a hand portion having at least two digit portions configured to cover at least two digits of a hand of a wearer of the glove and a palm portion configured to cover a palm of the hand of the wearer of the glove. The hand portion includes an exterior surface for handling an object and an interior surface for abutting the hand of the wearer of the glove. The hand portion further includes a grasping element that extends from the interior surface of at least one of the digit portions and is configured to be grasped by a digit of the hand of the wearer of the glove for facilitating inversion of the glove when the hand is removed from the glove. A glove is inverted by pulling on the grasping element as the hand is removed from the glove.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: Lisa Kerr-Maddox, Daniel Lee Bizzell
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Publication number: 20110047670Abstract: A batting glove includes a strap or cuff that folds about a seam or hinge line to shorten the length of the glove. Hook and loop material, or another suitable fastener, is included on the inside of one end of the strap or cuff, and on the outside of a free end of the strap or cuff, when the glove is in its full length position. Accordingly, when the strap or cuff is folded back about the hinge line to shorten the length of the glove, the fastener previously on the inside of the strap is exposed, allowing the wearer to secure the fastener on the free end of the strap or cuff to the exposed fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: James Trevor Anderson
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Publication number: 20110047672Abstract: A glove operably configured for use with a capacitive touchscreen comprises a plurality of fingertips, an outer surface, and an inner surface, wherein at least one of the fingertips comprises conductive thread or yarn extending from the outer surface of the glove to the inner surface of the glove to create a conductive pathway from the inner surface of the glove to the outer surface of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Michelle Renee Hatfield
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Patent number: 7895671Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Game Theory Inc.Inventor: Justin A. Salomon
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Publication number: 20110041225Abstract: The present invention is directed to a glove that provides protection for the fingernails of the wearer without reducing the flexibility in the remainder of the glove or reducing the wearer's manual dexterity or sense of touch. The glove comprises protector pads positioned in the fingernail regions on the inside of the glove to prevent the fingernails from contacting and rubbing or chafing against the inner surface of the glove. The protector pads can be made of a soft or smooth material so as not to scrape, abrade or otherwise damage the nails.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: DIG IT APPAREL INC.Inventors: Claudia HARVEY, Wendy JOHANNSON
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Publication number: 20110041235Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an athletic or sports glove. The sports glove includes a palm-receiving portion and a thumb-receiving portion extending from the palm-receiving portion. The thumb-receiving portion has a thumb-gripping projection disposed on it. The sports glove also includes an index finger-receiving portion that also extends from the palm-receiving portion. There is an index finger-gripping projection on the index finger-receiving portion. A little finger-receiving portion also extends from the palm-receiving portion and has a little finger-gripping projection on it. The sports glove also includes a dual finger-receiving portion that also extends from the palm-receiving portion, and it is configured to receive a middle finger and a ring finger of a human hand. There is a dual finger-gripping projection disposed on the dual finger-receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Patrick J. Harris
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Publication number: 20110035861Abstract: A glove (10) for use by sports people and tradesmen includes a partial hand covering portion (12) having openings through which fingers and thumb can protrude. There is also a wrist covering portion (14) connected to the hand covering portion. The hand and wrist covering portions are adapted to absorb sweat. The glove also includes gripping means (18) formed on the palm side of the hand covering portion, and means for retaining the position of the glove during hand movement at locations where the hand covering portion meets the fingers and thumb and where the wrist covering portion meets the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Martin Antony McDonald
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Publication number: 20110030122Abstract: This invention provides a novel glove for both left and right hands presenting properties for a unique design apparatus related to the orthopedic field. A glove, in particular for helping the hand avoid doing involuntary folding of fingers, griping or tightening of the hand into a fist position due to possible health ailments or physical disorders. This is accomplish by placing on the palm side of the glove four external supportive ribs made out of flat aluminum filaments that extend from the base of the palm to the top of the fingers. By four fingers it is meant the index, the middle, the ring and the little fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Carlos E. Capurro
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Publication number: 20110023213Abstract: A therapeutic glove is provided whereby a resistive stress relieving article is positioned in or on the glove in order that a user may wear the glove and use the stress relieving article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Mira Halpert
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Publication number: 20110016609Abstract: This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the invention relates to a hand covering that may be used with an electronic device. In particular, the hand covering includes a conductive portion that enables the wearer of the hand covering to perform various tasks, such as interacting with an electronic device, without removing the hand covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: 180S, INC.Inventors: Deborah Lynn Phelps, Lonnie Drosihn
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Patent number: 7874021Abstract: This invention is directed to a glove system for operating an electronic device. The glove system may include an inner liner and an outer shell. The liner may be formed from any suitable material, including a material that is thin, electrically conductive, has low thermal conductivity, and/or has an “anti-sticky” finish. The outer shell may include at least one aperture through which the inner liner may extend to operate the input mechanism of an electronic device (e.g., on at least one finger tip). In some embodiments, the aperture may be at a finger tip of the outer shell. In some embodiments, a closing mechanism may be used to maintain the aperture closed when the user is not operating the electronic device. For example, an elastic ring may surround the aperture such that, in its non-deformed state, the aperture is substantially closed. The user may elastically deform the ring to allow the liner to pass through the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ashwin Sunder, Steven P. Hotelling
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Patent number: 7861321Abstract: A protective sports glove that includes a protective knuckle system introduced to the outside of the glove in the finger and thumb portions that includes a flexible base portion that is sewn or otherwise affixed to the underlying inner layer and located over a wearer's knuckles. The flexible base portion includes at least one protruding portion extending upwardly and outwardly from the flexible base section opposite the inner layer. Coupled within or to the ends of each of the respective protruding portion is a knuckle cap portion. The knuckle cap portions are located in the gaps between the padded portions of the finger and thus provide protection to the knuckle of the wearer where the fingers or thumb are flexed and align when the finger or thumb are not flexed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.Inventor: Matthew M. Winningham
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Publication number: 20100325777Abstract: Provided are leather-free gloves comprising a seamless knitted glove body and a tacky cured elastomeric coating, where the coating comprises a tackifier. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. The glove body can be knit from a stretchable body yarn. Reinforcement sections can also be provided for areas of high stress such as tips and bases of finger and thumb components and the knuckle area. A flat cuff can also be included.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Ansell LimitedInventors: Gopinath Radhakrishnan, Eric Thompson, Norberto H. Perales Solis, Agustin Portillo Mercado
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Patent number: 7856670Abstract: A weighted glove comprising a glove having a plurality of finger portions, at least one of the finger portions including at least a first weight member positioned on a back side of the glove, and a strap secured to the at least one of the finger portions. The glove may have a pocket in which the first weight member is positioned, and the weight member may include a generally concaved cross section. A corresponding method of exercising a finger is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventors: David Hazuga, Russell Drenth
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Publication number: 20100313332Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible gaming glove. The glove includes both fixed and removable parts. More specifically, the glove includes fix portions for covering the wrist, dorsal side of the hand, and upper portion of the palm. The glove also includes removable portions for covering the finger tips and palm. Thus, the glove can be configured to optimize tactile feel, grip and moisture absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Makis P. Denis
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Patent number: 7841023Abstract: A protective sports glove having a protective finger knuckle system introduced to the back portion of the finger portions to cover the die cut regions of the pads corresponding to the knuckles of the fingers. The protective finger knuckle system includes a pair of cap portions each having a pair of side flanges that have a pair of slots, with the cap portions coupled together via a middle portion. A strap is feathered through the pair of slots on each of the pair of side flanges and beneath the cap portion and is secured to the glove. The middle portion span the gaps between the protective portions of the fingers and the thumb and thus provide protection to the knuckles of the wearer where the fingers or thumb are flexed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.Inventor: Matthew M. Winningham
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Patent number: 7841024Abstract: This invention relates to a glove pattern design having back finger portions including two folds or tucks on each finger excluding the thumb. This pattern enables the glove to have a more natural finger curvature which is more comfortable to the wearer than the single fold or tuck pattern of the prior art. Furthermore, the tucks are formed differently from the prior art, by making V-shaped cuts into both opposing sides of the back finger parts where the tucks will be located. The tucks are secured by stitching where the V-shaped cuts are made, preferably along the length of the tuck from end to end. This additional step which is also novel in the prior art enables the tuck to be created in the glove at an angle that corresponds to the more natural curvature of the fingers in a relaxed position. This curving of the fingers provides the articulation necessary to have the glove conform to the natural position of the hand.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Swany America CorporationInventor: Yeong Chul Son
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Patent number: 7836521Abstract: A protective sports glove having a protective finger knuckle system introduced to the back portion of the finger portions to cover a space formed between adjacent pads corresponding to the knuckles of the fingers. The protective finger knuckle system includes a cap portion and a pair of side flanges that have a pair of slots. A strap is passed through the pair of slots on each of the pair of side flanges and beneath the cap portion and is secured to the glove. The cap portion spans the gaps between the protective portions of the fingers and the thumb and thus provide protection to the knuckles of the wearer where the fingers or thumb are flexed. Because the protective knuckle portion is not coupled to the pads defining the gap, they are maintained in position over the widening gap as the finger is flexed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.Inventor: Matthew M. Winningham
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Publication number: 20100287682Abstract: The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Richard Avis, Clancy Boyer, Sam Fisher
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Patent number: 7832021Abstract: A medical glove is provided for protection against the transmission of infectious agents. The glove comprises a glove body sized to tightly enclose a wearer's hand. The glove body has a palm portion and adjoining finger portions. A webbing adjoins two of the finger portions. The webbing is sized to receive a stethoscope head between the finger portions when the finger portions are separated. The glove is formed of an acoustically transmissive elastomeric material that is substantially non-porous and sufficiently thin to allow tactile sensitivity and dexterity.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Jonathan Singer
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Publication number: 20100257656Abstract: An ambidextrous glove that includes a thumb region, an index finger region, a middle finger region, a ring finger region and little finger region all aligned along a common axis. The index finger region is rotated through ninety degrees relative to the orientations of all of the middle, ring and little finger regions to provide for easier insertion of a hand into the glove. A textured pattern is provided on the surfaces of the glove used to grip objects. The pattern is one of a raised fan shape and raised diamond shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Summit Glove Inc.Inventor: James L. Hull
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Publication number: 20100242153Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable glove that enables the user's thumb and other fingers to interact and communicate with electronic devices while wearing the glove. The inventive glove has a thumb and finger pouch portion made of a thin, tactile material, and a body portion made up of thicker insulated material which covers the balance of the user's hand. The pouch forms a skin tight fit on the thumb and fingers through an adjustable band connected to the pouch and removably attachable to non-pouch portions of the glove, such as in the vicinity of the basilar joint for the pouch covering the thumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Zachary Michael Harrison
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Publication number: 20100235962Abstract: A protective glove (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker. The glove (10) has a hand covering portion (16) with a plurality of fingers (18) extending therefrom. The protective glove (10) includes a palm face (12) to cover the palm side of the hand and fingers of a wearer, a back face (14) to cover the back side of the hands and fingers of a wearer, and at least one fourcette (22) connecting the palm face (12) to the back face (14) around a perimeter of at least one of the fingers (18) of the glove (10) to define a 3-D type construction for the at least one of the fingers (18). The palm face (12) is joined directly to the back face (14) around a perimeter of at least another one of the fingers (18) of the glove (10) to define a pancake-type construction for the at least another one of the fingers (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: William L. GRILLIOT, William L. GRILLIOT, JR., Mary I. GRILLIOT
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Patent number: 7797758Abstract: There is proposed a finger protector for a sports glove, including a plate that is connected in one piece with strips to be associated to several fingers of one hand, each strip consisting of a chain of members which are connected in one piece with each other and can be moved relative to each other in two opposite directions by means of through holes extending transverse to the chain direction, and a member band with nipples which are pushed into the through holes. The invention further relates to a sports glove incorporating such finger protector.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Uhlsport GmbHInventors: Thomas Keppler, Thomas Spitzer
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Patent number: 7789845Abstract: The swab/applicator for removal of earwax and fluid from the ear canal and for applying medicines provides a flexible sleeve that fits over a person's finger, made of cotton, nylon, elastic, gauze. An absorbent tip is removably or permanently attached non-rigidly to the sleeve proximate the user's finger tip.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Susan Meliti
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Publication number: 20100218303Abstract: A first member and a second member are overlapped to form an overlapping portion (K) and a region including the overlapping portion is sewn in a zigzag manner. The first member is structured by an outer finger-palm portion (104A) and the second member is structured by an inner finger-palm portion (104B), respectively, and at the overlapping portion (K), the inner finger-palm portion (104B) is overlapped on the outer finger-palm portion (104A) or the outer finger-palm portion (104A) is overlapped on the inner finger-palm portion (104B).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: MATSUOKA GLOVE CO., LTD.Inventor: Koji Matsuoka
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Patent number: 7784110Abstract: A protective glove having a thumb portion having at least two dorsal protective members for protecting a back portion of a thumb, adjacent ones of the dorsal protective members being pivotable with respect to one another about a respective axis between an extended position and a folded position, the respective axis being angled with respect to a perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the thumb portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Sport Maska Inc.Inventors: Bastien Jourde, Martin Laberge, Pierre Paiement
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Publication number: 20100217362Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic method and article of manufacture by utilizing non-electrical, heat generating objects to provide moisture and temporary pain relief to a user's hand, wherein the non-electrical, heat generating object is held closely against the inside of a user's palm to cause the temperature of the article of manufacture to gradually increase. The article of manufacture has a first glove half formed of natural materials and shaped to cover the back side of a user's hand. A second glove half is formed of the same natural materials to create an inner layer between the first glove half and the third glove layer (sheath). The third glove layer (sheath) is shaped to cover the under side (palm area only) of a user's hand and is joined with the first and second glove halves to form an opening at the wrist for receiving an enveloping a human hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Chanda R. Parsons
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Publication number: 20100186142Abstract: A glove wearable for exercise includes a back part covering the back side of a wearer's hand when worn, a palm part covering the palm side of the wearer when worn, and a resin pattern formed tightly adhered on a surface of the back part. The resin pattern is formed in a web, and density of the pattern is preferably adjusted region by region of the back part, in accordance with the amount of deformation when the glove is worn.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Mizuno CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro Kume, Junko Harada
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Publication number: 20100186140Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partial hand covers and the use of said covers, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: John Cuevas Ramirez
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Publication number: 20100186141Abstract: The invention is directed to a glove that includes an outer shell having several finger shells. At least one finger shell includes first, second, and third tongues, the first tongue forming the palm portion of the finger shell, and the second and third tongues forming the back and side portions of the finger shell. The tongues are joined together at their adjacent edges. The glove can further include waterproof strips overlapping the adjacent edges and fastened to the edges. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Arc Teryx Equipment Inc.Inventors: Daniel Allan Green, Carl Moriarty
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Publication number: 20100175162Abstract: A batting glove includes a plurality of finger elements, a thumb element, a top portion, and a lower portion. The finger elements cover fingers, the thumb element covers a thumb, the top portion covers a back side of the hand, and the lower portion covers a palm of the hand. Expandable material is disposed at selected areas of the thumb stall and finger stalls to overlie or underlie the center axis of rotation of selected joints of a finger or a thumb of a human hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: James M. Kleinert
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Publication number: 20100154098Abstract: What distinguishes my glove from the standard leather glove is the slits, or openings, under which rings have room to sit comfortably and naturally. In addition, the slits or openings are backed by the same durable leather or suede such that ring gemstones or prongs cannot shred, rip, tear or penetrate through the top of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Lisa Lane Allanson
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Patent number: 7735153Abstract: A glove with grip areas which facilitates the manipulation of sewing implements and fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Gail Marie Romiti
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Publication number: 20100132087Abstract: A sports glove comprising a dorsal side and at least one joint protector. The dorsal side provides a plurality of protection sections and the joint protectors positioned between the plurality of protection sections. The joint protector includes a base operatively attached to the dorsal side and a plurality of extended members attached to the base and projecting from the base. The joint protector substantially fills any apertures created in the sports glove by a user of the glove during participation in sports. The extended members of the joint protector deflect independently of the protection sections and can be biased toward the protection sections to substantially fill any apertures between the protection sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INCInventor: Paul Gait
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Patent number: 7721353Abstract: A hand covering comprises a shell and a hood. The hood of the hand covering is selectively disposable in multiple configurations. In one configuration, the hood can be disposed so that it covers part of the finger portion. In another configuration, the hood can be disposed so that it does not cover the finger portion and the entire finger portion is exposed. In one embodiment, the hand covering includes a movement mechanism that can be manipulated to move the hood relative to the shell.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Saturnio