Abstract: A glove has a palm portion, a front ring finger portion unitary therewith, and a first sidewall thereof, a back portion fixed to the palm portion, a back pinky portion, a back ring finger portion, a separate pinky portion formed of a separate material from the palm portion and back portion, and fixed to the palm portion and back pinky portion. The glove also has a thumb portion, a pointer finger portion, and a middle finger portion. This construction enables the first sidewall of the ring finger portion and inner sidewall of the pinky portion to be made unitary. A method of making the glove includes cutting the front of the glove with a palm portion that includes a front ring finger portion and first sidewall as one piece of material, cutting from a separate piece of material the front portion of the pinky finger portion so that it includes an inner sidewall, and sewing the front palm portion, back portion, and front ring finger portion to the palm and back portions.

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

Abstract: A dynamic gauntlet including at least two of a base, a hand piece, and a thumb piece. At least one of the base, hand piece and thumb piece is constructed of an elastomeric material and includes an anchor having an attachment element extending toward the at least one other of the base, hand piece and thumb piece, which includes an attachment area. The attachment element is secured to the attachment area in a variety of pre-selected locations, thereby providing variable tension in the anchor to reconfigure the hand or digits. A method of the invention includes applying at least two of the base, the hand piece and the thumb piece to a wrist, arm or hand, and securing an anchor attachment element of one or more of these components to a pre-selected location on an attachment area of these components to reconfigure the hand or digits in a desired configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning mitts, and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a mitt under the invention may be made of microfiber material, and may be defined by a hand-receiving section, a separate thumb-receiving section, a separate index-finger receiving section, and a separate three-finger receiving section. In another embodiment, a mitt under the invention may have an elastic section defining an opening in the mitt for insertion of a user's hand. In a further embodiment, for a method of using a mitt to clean under the invention, a microfiber mitt may be provided, a user may insert a hand into the mitt, and the mitt may be used to clean a surface. The microfiber material of the mitt may allow the surface to be dusted when the mitt is dry and/or cleaned when the mitt is damp.

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

Abstract: A hand glove for the participant of an active sport in which at least one of the participants fingers maybe subjected to hyper-extension from contact received from participating in that sport. The glove has respectively oppositely disposed palm and dorsal faces, a plurality of individual finger elements and an elongate strip of material having at least elastically stretchable portions spaced apart from one another longitudinally along the strip and on the palm face side of the glove for each one of selected finger elements of the glove. Each strip is anchored at one end thereof proximate the tip of the glove finger element associated therewith and at the other end proximate the palm portion of the glove. Each strip being elastically stretchable is tensioned causing the finger element associated therewith to curl in a direction of the fingers for gripping an article.

Abstract: A finger-mounted tool device includes a finger-gripping sleeve formed of a hollow body tube and an abrading member. The hollow body tube is formed of a spirally wrapped progression of a spring material to provide an expanding and gripping nature and is bi-directional in use for fitting securely and comfortably onto any size of a user's finger. The abrading member has an abrasive surface and a backing surface. The backing surface is attached to the body tube.

Abstract: A two sided work glove assembled by the stitched union of several patterned pieces including a thumb enclosure piece or pieces, a middle fingers piece and a palm portion. The glove may include a cuff. The glove is easily adapted for different specific uses by the addition of an external or internal pad or an internal liner. The glove stitching is protected by protective overhanging strips incorporated between the palm portion and the finger and thumb enclosures.

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

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

Abstract: A protective glove configured to cover the hand of the user is provided. The glove includes a first portion that is configured for tightly fitting on at least a portion of the hand of the user. A second portion is contiguous with the first portion and is also configured for tightly fitting on at least a portion of the hand of the user. The second portion has a higher tactility than the first portion so that the user of the glove may more easily feel through the second portion than through the first portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a finger protector embodied in two pieces and particularly for application in sports gloves, primarily in goalkeepers' gloves. The finger protector comprises an outer piece (2) and an inner piece (3). The outer piece (2) has a midsection (22) with lateral straps (23) interconnected by transverse webs (24), as well as an end part (21). The inner piece (3) has tie webs (33) on both sides thereof, which are interconnected by expanding webs (34), with an end part (31) moreover being arranged on the inner piece (3). In the assembled state, the expanding webs (34) of the inner piece (3) engage in the transverse slots between the transverse webs (24) on the outer piece (2), such that the finger protector is movable in one direction for bending the finger such as for making a fist and locks in the opposite direction, in order to prevent excessive stretching of the finger in the direction towards the back of the hand.

Abstract: A two sided work glove assembled by the stitched union of several patterned pieces including a thumb enclosure piece or pieces, a middle fingers piece and a palm portion. The glove may include a cuff. The glove is easily adapted for different specific uses by the addition of an external or internal pad or an internal liner. The glove stitching is protected by protective overhanging strips incorporated between the palm portion and the finger and thumb enclosures.

Abstract: A protective glove for protecting a wearer's hand includes a thumb pocket and an index finger pocket. The glove is designed to receive the wearer's thumb in the thumb pocket and the wearer's index finger in the index finger pocket, while leaving the user's other fingers exposed. The thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to an adjustable wrist strap. Further, the thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to each other.

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

Abstract: A gunn cut glove construction in which a pre-curvature at selected locations, preferably around the joints, in the fingers is achieved by sewing wedges of material into cut portions of the gunn section so that the shortened fingers and larger back sections easily meet at and can be joined without the need to gather or moccasin material resulting in the shape of the finger being such that it curves forward towards the palm section. Increased volume at the fingertips of a gunn cut construction glove is achieved by darting the palm side pieces of fingers proximate the fingertips. In addition, to reduce the inflexibility of gloves when curled into a fist, an elliptical piece is removed from the palm portion of the glove and the sides of the elliptical piece are sewn together along a seam.

Abstract: A one-piece hand and knuckle guard comprising an index finger sleeve, a middle finger sleeve, a web, and a knuckle shield.

Abstract: A three digit medical glove for easy placement over a conventional five digit glove, the three digit medical glove of the invention including a thumb section, an index finger section, a middle finger section, and a generally rectangular palm portion, the palm portion having an upper end, a lower end, and two sides connecting the upper end to the lower end, the palm portion being connected at the upper end to the index finger section and the middle finger section, the palm portion having an enclosed upper surface extending generally horizontally from the base of the middle finger section to the other of the two sides of the palm portion, the palm portion beneath the enclosed upper surface of the palm portion being adapted to receive and enclose the folded little finger and ring finger of the hand.

Abstract: A hand-worn article includes enclosures for thumb and fingers and a plurality of raised elements, such as bristles, extending in a generally perpendicular direction from the article. The raised elements are attached by heat sealing to the hand enclosure and may be used for a variety of applications, such as tooth brushing, cleaning, polishing, massaging and the like. The article may be constructed as a glove, mitten, an enclosure with an extension, or a hand covering with no receptacles for fingers or thumb.

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

Abstract: A multilayer body system, adapted for use in protective sports equipment, is described which comprises in combination in sequence a center core layer of a lightweight high strength impact resistant material layer, a first layer of a foam type padding entirely surrounding and bonded to the inner core layer, a second layer of a padding type material layer completely surrounding and enclosing the inner layers, thus acting as an outer cover layer, of which the two layers are then securely stitched at their periphery. The construction method described herein also ensures that the inner layers are securely held in place and thus immobilized from unexpected and unwanted movement within the embodiment. Also the padding construction ensures safety and comfort.

Abstract: A hockey glove that uses a combination of high and low density padding in finger and knuckle pads to protect the user's fingers and knuckles and rigid thumb plates to protect the user's thumb from impact injuries and backward hyper-extension. The high density padding protects the user from impact injuries and breakage caused by sharp blows to the hand. The high and low density padding combination provides a comfort fit with a limited range of flexure of the fingers stalls. Additional flex of the finger and knuckle pads is achieved with one or more hinge panel joints associated with notch openings in the high density padding to permit a clasping or gripping movement by the user. Cooperative thumb support plates are attached to the back of the hockey glove adjacent to the thumb stall and allow the user's thumbs to bend inward toward the palm, but prevent the thumbs from hyper-extending backward.

Abstract: In a protective glove, such as a firefighter's or welder's glove, which has a main portion, a thumb-covering portion, and four finger-covering portions and in which each portion has a front face and a back face and each face having a periphery, an edge strip joining the peripheries of the front and back faces of the of the main, thumb, and finger portions has two elongate edges, which are equidistant when the edge strip is taut, except in specific regions, where the protective glove when worn covers the wearer's knuckles and where the protective glove when worn covers the heel of the wearer's hand, at which regions the edge strip is widened to facilitate flexing without binding. Preferably, those regions where the edge strip is widened are located along a single one of the elongate edges, namely, the elongate edge joined to the peripheries of the back faces of the main, thumb, and finger portions.

Abstract: A finger protector includes a first plate having a shape for covering a knuckle of a thumb and an area between the thumb knuckle and a top side of a hand. A second plate has a shape for abutted against the thumb knuckle. The first plate is rotationally coupled to the second plate. A thumb covering has a size and shape adapted for covering an upper surface of the thumb. A proximal end of the thumb covering is rotationally attached to the second plate. A finger covering has a size and shape adapted for covering an upper surface of an index finger. The finger covering has a first end rotationally attached to the first plate. A plurality of couplers couples the finger covering to the index finger and the thumb covering to the thumb so that the thumb and the index finger are protected from a hammer.

Abstract: A flexible finger system for a hockey glove. The flexible finger system includes at least one finger access hole in at least one of the fingers of the hockey glove. The flexible finger system includes an additional glove finger extending about and from each finger access hole. The additional glove finger is formed by an additional finger section attached to the sides of the glove and a finger tab extending from one of the fingers of the bottom of the glove and attached to the additional finger section. The additional finger section includes a glove section and a flexible finger section. The glove section attaches to the sides and the flexible finger section attaches to the finger tab. Wherein the attachment of the flexible finger section and the finger tab naturally forms the finger access hole to the additional glove finger.

Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: A palm face of a soccer goalkeeper glove is provided with a strand mesh secured at wrist and fingertip regions to strengthen back bending resistance of the thumb and fingers of the glove. The mesh can extend across spaces between the thumb and fingers of the glove, and can extend over fingertip regions of the glove to be bonded to back sides of the fingertip regions. The strand mesh can have screen or other configurations, and can be formed in a continuous laminate extending over the palm face of the glove. The goal is to reduce injuries from back bending of a goalkeeper's fingers from impact by soccer balls traveling at high velocities.

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. The trigger finger element has a cut ring disposed between the palm directed end of the trigger finger element and a distal end of the same trigger finger element. The cut ring is made up of cross stitch members that are disposed within the fabric portion of the finger element.

Abstract: A glove having a body portion of elastomeric material, a plurality of digit portions integrally formed with the body portion and extending outwardly therefrom, and a thumb portion extending outwardly on one edge of the bottom portion. A flexion is formed in the body portion and extends only partially around the root area of the thumb and onto the palm side and the backhand side of the body portion. The flexion is integrally formed with the body portion and has an area projecting outwardly of a surface of a body portion.

Abstract: A goalkeepers glove and the method of making the glove for use in a soccer game, wherein the face of the glove or inner portion is fabricated of synthetic rubber and is of a single piece including an extension which is folded and stitched upon itself to encompass the player's thumb. The back of the glove, which may include reinforcement, is likewise of a single piece. The pieces are joined along the edge to form the glove.

Abstract: A glove including a plurality of tucks formed in the fingers, thumb and in the back portion. The tucks positioned on the fingers and thumb are formed in the fourchette of each finger and thumb on both sides of a wearer's knuckles. The tucks formed in the back portion of the glove are located at the peripheral edge of back portion, on both sides of a wearer's hand. The tucks operate to shape the glove to the natural position of a wearer's hand. The tucks also provide for a pre-formed bending crease in the fourchettes to increase flexibility and reduce hand and finger fatigue of a wearer. The fourchettes and the back portion of the glove are formed of an aluminized radiant reflective material to protect a wearer from elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A basketball shooting trainer device for teaching a user to correctly shoot and release a basketball. The basketball shooting trainer device includes a piece of material having a top edge and a bottom edge and being adapted to removably cover a back of a user's basketball shooting hand; and also includes tubular finger members extending from the top edge of the piece of material and being adapted to fittingly receive a user's fingers; and further includes a finger wedge being attached to the piece of material for keeping a user's middle two fingers spread apart; and also includes a support member being attached to the piece of material; and also includes a strap assembly being attached along the bottom edge of the piece of material and being adapted to removably fasten about a user's wrist to support the piece of material upon the user's basketball shooting hand.

Abstract: Handling aid for a tampon for feminine hygiene having at least two separate finger coverings for the user. At least one finger covering of the handling aid is joined to the finger covering by a line of weakness in such a way that it is at least partially detachable from the remaining part of the handling aid. The handling aid can be produced from two essentially planar portions of film corresponding to the outline of the handling aid, the outline of the aid being thermally or mechanically joined with an edge unjoined to provide a reaching-in opening. The handling aid can also be produced by dipping.

Abstract: A restraining loop attached to the outer peripheral edge of the index finger of a glove provides support for the little finger of the opposite hand inserted into the restraining loop. When wearing the glove, the golfer is prevented from shifting his hands while gripping the golf club and the proper alignment of the golfer's knuckles is maintained throughout the entire swing. The glove may also be used for baseball and other uses.

Abstract: A glove or mitten for use with a cell phone. A glove or mitten has an inner and an outer surface and is adapted to contain a wearer's hand. An opening along a surface of the thumb portion of the glove or mitten is adapted to provide access of the wearer's thumb from the inner surface through the outer surface of the glove without removing the glove. A means is provided for reversably opening and closing the opening to provide either easy access or a seal of the opening. The closure can be a zipper or hook and pile fastener and additional flaps can be added to minimize heat loss through the opening.

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.

Abstract: A knitted glove (1) having at least one finger crotch (A, B, C, D) and knitted from a fingertip toward a palm by using a flat knitting machine.

Abstract: Handling aid for a tampon for feminine hygiene having at least two separate finger coverings for the user. At least one finger covering of the handling aid is joined to the finger covering by a line of weakness in such a way that it is at least partially detachable from the remaining part of the handling aid. The handling aid can be produced from two essentially planar portions of film corresponding to the outline of the handling aid, the outline of the aid being thermally or mechanically joined with an edge unjoined to provide a reaching-in opening. The handling aid can also be produced by dipping.

Abstract: An adjustable tensioning strap is mounted in a glove worn on the bowling hand and connecting the glove finger tip and an anchor point proximate the wrist or palm. The tensioning strap, from the finger tip to the anchor point, is held adjacent the glove lining so when placed on the hand and with tension applied to the tensioning strap, the tensioning strap is held or forced by the glove toward and substantially adjacent the bowler's finger and palm.

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.

Abstract: Single and two-sided hand and finger thimbles constructed to mount over the fingertips to provide non-slip gripping surfaces and improved protection at the fingertips and palm. Several thimbles include surfaces that contain impenetrable shields, elastomer pads or raised patterns of a coated elastomer. The coated thimbles facilitate paper separation, sorting, and counting. Plastic or metallic shields can fitted to shield and/or encase the fingertip. The shield can be exposed through an aperture and can include a pitted surface. Pull-tabs and elastic sizing members facilitate fitting the thimbles to the fingers. Alternative wrist supported, glove-like assemblies having one or more finger pieces fitted with shielding and gripping assemblies and padded palm regions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-task, ambidexterous, fitted dusting-cleaning glove featuring intentional, protrusive exterior side seams 12, palm seams 14, and finger seams 16 terminating in tufts 20 extending beyond the fingertips; each tuft functioning as an instant crevice tool. The exterior seam and tuft application creates added mass in the item's dimension. The said glove, comprising four fingers and one thumb, sized for a close fit in the finger portions is an articulate cleaning tool.

Abstract: A reversible work or cleaning glove has a three-fingered design to permit a user to wear the glove with either the palm side or glove side facing forward on the user's hand. The three-fingered glove includes a relatively large center pocket that accommodates the three center fingers of the user's hand. Two substantially identical side pockets are placed symmetrically about the center pocket. The side pockets accommodate either the thumb or the small finger of the user, depending on whether the palm side or back side is forward. By constructing the glove so it can be comfortably worn either palm side or back side forward, the life of the glove can be greatly extended.

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.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a thin-walled, skin-contacting elastomeric article to be worn over a human body part, an article-shaped form is dipped into a latex composition that has been mixed with the extract of the plant Aloe vera forming the article. The article is processed and cured so that the extract is present within the article as one or combination of a polymer, co-polymer and filler of the article. An Aloe vera coating may be applied to at least one surface of the article.

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.

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.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a glove formed from a material that allows passage of ultraviolet rays, such that tanning of the wearer's skin through the glove is facilitated. Portions a the distal ends of the glove digits are covered by a material that is opaque to ultraviolet rays, thereby preventing discoloration of the wearer's nails.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glove, in particular for housework, the glove being made integrally of silicone material and possessing an ambidextrous shape comprising a main pocket designed to receive four fingers of a user, and a secondary pocket designed to receive the thumb, said secondary pocket opening out into the main pocket.