Abstract: A glove or mitten, and method of making the same, includes a hand shaped liner disposed inside a shell. The glove or mitten shell includes a palm section having a central portion, at least one finger portion extending from the central portion, a thumb portion extending from the central portion, and a plurality of elastic members attached to the finger portions and thumb portion by a zig-zag shaped stitch to bias the finger/thumb portions toward the central portion. The elastic members help a wearer bend the finger portions of the glove toward the central portion for easier and more comfortable gripping.

Abstract: A video game glove offers protection for the thumb and forefinger of the game player. The glove extends over these two digits, and includes reinforced areas on the front of the tip of the two digits. The remaining fingers of the hand are fully exposed, and the glove is attached with a VELCRO.RTM. or similar fastener for a secure fit. The glove is preferably made of LYCRA.RTM. or a related material. The protective forefinger pad and thumb pad are preferably made of ULTRASUEDE.RTM. or a similar material.

Abstract: The invention is a one piece glove used as a sports aid to decrease slippage during grip, that is comprised of an elastomeric fabric component which fits precisely incorporating all the fingers of the hand; the wrist; and the thumb. The elastomeric fabric component is completely flexible not containing any rigid positional elements for the wrist or fingers. The palmar side of all the finger sleeves of the glove, as well as the palm of the glove have attached a silicone of prosthetic quality which is fused to the elastomeric fabric in such a fashion that all the external aspects of the finger sleeves facing the sports apparatus such as, but not limited to, a bowling ball, as well as the internal aspects facing the fingers are fused with the silicone. The surface of the palm of the glove is comprised of silicone and elastomeric fabric fused on the external aspect that contacts the bowling ball, and the internal aspect that contacts the palm itself.

Abstract: A barber's guard ring for protecting portions of his hand from scissortip cuts is disclosed. The ring comprises a band portion which is adapted to be worn on the barber's central finger adjacent the base of that finger and the metacarpal body of his hand. The ring also includes at least one protective flange. A first end section of the flange is connected to the band portion. A body section of the flange is connected to the first end section and overlies a portion of the barber's central finger and also a portion of his neighboring finger. And a second end section of the flange is connected to the body section. The second end section has an outside surface which is spaced apart from the metacarpal knuckles of his central finger and the neighboring finger.

Abstract: A pair of batting gloves comprises a dominant hand glove and an off hand glove wherein the dominant hand glove includes padding which covers the entire length of the thumb, the knuckles of the fingers, the center of the back of the dominant hand, and the juncture between the thumb and forefinger. The off hand glove lacks the web pad which covers the juncture between the thumb and forefinger and the thumb tip is exposed to provide a better grip on the bat.

Abstract: A glove including a textured surface on the inside designed to bring the texture into contact with the skin on the hand. The texture is provided over the entire interior of the glove, or just over selected areas of the glove that will provide the desired sensory contact with the hand. The texture may be a uniform pattern of raised projections, or a random placement of raised projections.

Abstract: An ambidextrous, light weight, hand holster for repellent spray; the holster is made of a stretchable, elastic and porous fabric. The holster detachably retains and locates the repellent spray. Applicant's holster is disposed around the base of the fingers, from the first finger to the little finger, so as a user closes the hand, the thumb contacts the operating mechanism. The rotation of the users thumb, activates the operating mechanism, releasing the repellent spray. Finger encircling tubes, encircling the index and little finger towards the first knuckle, position the holster and prevent the rotation of the holster on the hand, as the spray is activated. The holster finger encircling tubes encircle the users index and little fingers; the two middle fingers are not simultaneously encircled by the tubes, allowing air to circulate within the holster.

Abstract: A protective athletic gripping glove is disclosed for enhancing the ability of an individual to facilitate a better grip when holding, shooting, dribbling, passing, catching, or rebounding a basketball. Finger extension portions (32) and thumb extension portion (34) have protective foam padding, palm side (42) has a plurality of friction enhancing elements (80), and wrist portion (44) has a hook and loop fastening element (74). The glove teaches the user the fundamentals of basketball by placing the fingers, thumb, hand, and arm in the proper basketball handling positions. The glove also protects the finger, thumb, and hand from injury. Additionally, the glove exercises and strengthens the muscles of the fingers, thumb, hand, wrist, and forearm.

Abstract: This bandage is used alone to protect the thumb, fingers or to be used over other bandages and act as a cover for them to keep them clean and help hold the bandage securely in place without the use of tape or clamps. Also to help prevent a person from further injury by hitting the uncovered injured thumb or finger. It makes the injured thumb or finger more comfortable as it conforms to the shape of the finger or thumb. It can be used over thumb, finger, guards, splints, etc.

Abstract: A hand mounted pocket for placement on a back of a hand. The hand mounted pocket comprises: a wrist band, at least one finger band, and a pocket panel. The wrist band is annular and is sized to engage a person's wrist. The at least one finger band is annular and is sized to engage at least one finger of a person's hand. The wrist band and the at least one finger band are joined by the pocket panel, wherein an upper portion of the pocket panel is attached to the at least one finger band, and a lower portion of the pocket panel is attached to the wrist band. The pocket panel is sized to extend across a back portion of a hand, the pocket panel has at least one pocket therein.

Abstract: A surgical glove, manufactured from an elastomeric material, includes an enlarged thumb ball portion which extends across the entire width of the palm, from the base of the thumb to the base of the fifth finger. The enlarged thumb ball portion improves the comfort of the glove. The glove also features independently-curved fingers and a cuff portion.

Abstract: A new glove with fingernail protectors for protecting the fingernails of a wearer from accidental breaking or chipping. The inventive device includes a palm portion with a plurality of digit portions extending therefrom. The back of each of the digit portions has a fingernail region extending from the tip of the digit portion towards the root of the digit portion. The thickness of the fingernail region of each of the digit portions is greater than the thickness of the rest of the digit portion to provide protection against chipping and breaking to the fingernails of a wearer.

Abstract: A glove for gripping a piece of athletic equipment to be swung by an athlete includes a glove shell formed by a palm portion, a back portion, a thumb portion and four finger portions. The palm and back portions form an opening through which the athlete inserts a hand. A palm strap extends across the palm portion, and has one end attached proximate to the opening and another end with holes through which the two middle finger portions project. A protrusion is attached transversely to the palm strap at a location proximate to the holes and toward the one end, thereby forming a section of the palm strap between the protrusion and the opening for wrapping around the piece of athletic equipment to be swung. A wrist strap is provided to secure the glove shell about a wrist of the athlete.

Abstract: A hand worn garden tool is provided including a glove having a plurality of fingers. Next provided is a plurality of finger gardening claws each mounted to an associated one of the fingers. Each finger gardening claw has at least one hinged section mounted to the glove for pivoting with a joint of a user.

Abstract: A lightweight glove having finger grip inserts for use by persons playing slot machines or the like that includes a light weight fabric glove shell having an elastic wrist band and insert receiving ends formed into the thumb and index fingers thereof and two resilient elastomeric finger grip inserts one secured to each of the insert receiving ends of the thumb and index finger portions of the glove shell. Each of the resilient elastomeric finger grip inserts includes a lower coin contact area for receiving the tip of the users finger, a U-shaped glove finger top attachment portion formed integrally with and adjacent to the perimeter edge of the lower coin contact area, a glove finger attachment edge, a contact area biasing strip integrally formed between the two parallel portions of the U-shaped glove finger top attachment portion, and a moisture vent opening defined by the contact area biasing strip and the U-shaped glove finger top attachment portion.

Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove including upper and inner portions having, respectively, four upper and inner finger regions and upper and inner hand regions, with each upper finger region being connected with a respective inner finger region along their lateral edges and forming together a common free end having a finger cap, and with at least one fingertip cap being provided with a hat-shaped elastically compressible padding formed of a porous rubber material and fixedly secured at one of its side to one of upper and inner finger regions forming the at least one fingertip cap, the padding being formed as a finger seat open at its side opposite to the one side.

Abstract: A fingertip protector for a person using a thermal appliance includes a thermal insulation layer for thermally isolating the fingertip from the workpiece or work surface. The thermal insulation layer is sandwiched between an adhesive layer and preferably a heat-resistant, non-stick layer. The adhesive layer is used for securing the fingertip protector to a fingertip. The heat resistant, non-stick layer is used for preventing the work surface from adhering to the fingertip protector. The three layers are bonded to or laminated with one another to form a non-rigid pad which is adapted for mounting on the underside of a fingertip.

Abstract: The present invention is a device to enable a physician to accurately measure masses encountered during rectal, pelvic, surgical or other internal examinations where the examiner cannot see the objects but must judge their size by only palpitation. The device comprises a one-piece tight fitting glove of thin elastic impervious material with four fingers and a thumb with palpable markings located on one or more fingers of the glove. The markings are spaced at intervals of known length between the interphalangeal joint and the tips of one or more fingers on the pad or palm side, and can be felt on the inside of the glove such that the physician can accurately measure masses which he or she is able to feel but cannot observe.

Abstract: To provide, selectively, protection for the thumb of a user, especially during sporting events, such as skiing or snowboarding, or release of the thumb from the protection, the glove is formed with a strap (15) passing at least in part across the palm surface of the glove and having a loose or raised portion to define, with the palm of the hand, a loop (13) through which the thumb of the glove can be passed for protection, or withdrawal. The strap (15) is attached laterally from the root of the second or index finger of the glove on one side and, at the other side of the loop, in the region of the third and/or fourth finger of the glove. Preferably, one of the attachment members (15a) is releasable and reconnectable, for example formed by a hook and loop connection.

Abstract: A molded work glove for providing protection to the hand and fingers of a wearer against cold and abrasion is provided. A hand portion is made of a sheet foam material having a thickness between 1 mm and 5 mm. A hand cavity is disposed in the hand portion and is defined by the sheet foam material. Finger portions are mounted to the periphery of the hand portion and extend outwardly. The finger portions have a palm side and a back side and a tip located distal to the hand portion. The finger portions are made of a sheet foam material having a thickness between 1 mm and 5 mm. Finger cavities are disposed in the finger portions and are defined by the sheet foam material. The sheet foam material is an elastic, nonabsorbent, insulating material. The finger cavity at the tip is sized to loosely fit the finger of the wearer such that a gap is formed between the finger of the wearer and the sheet foam material. At least one aperture is disposed in the palm side at the tip of at least three finger portions.

Abstract: A glove, designed for use by bicyclists, has a front panel of wear-resistant material, a somewhat thinner panel of wear-resistant material, and a rear panel of open weave net material. Elongated finger sections of the second panel have sinuous side edges that promote flexibility of the glove finger sections. Resilient pads on rear surfaces of the finger sections provide protection against cuts and bruises. A circular cushion on the palm area of the glove body absorbs and distributes pressures that are transmitted to the hand surface when the wearer exerts a gripping force on a bicycle handlebar during normal bicycle riding activity. The glove has an advantageous combination of features, including good flexibility, wear resistance, ventilation, and abrasion protection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sports glove, in particular a goalie glove comprising an inward glove part made of an impact-damping material preferably based on foamed latex, and further comprising a glove upward part covering the back of the human hand and side parts connecting the glove upward and inward parts and glove intra-finger pieces, the inward glove part evincing a larger area relative to the anatomic requirements of the inside surface of the human hand. A pocket filled with a padding material and corresponding in geometry and manufacture to a human finger is mounted at the outside adjacent to the human small finger between the human small finger and a side part, and/or at the outside of the human index finger facing the thumb and/or at the thumb outside away from the human index finger.

Abstract: A glove made with thin latex or rubber material is suitable for carrying out medical or other delicate procedures while maintaining comfort by creating air pockets inside the glove. The inner layer of the glove has projections or granules so that the contact surface between the glove and the hand is reduced. The glove has a plurality of convexed projections formed on the inner surface so that the convexed projections are in contact with the hand and creates air pockets or buffers in the immediate vicinity of the convexed projections. The glove can be easily made by using a mold having concaved indents or spots and dipping the mold into a pool of liquid latex or rubber and then peeling the glove off of the mold. Each finger tip of the glove may be devoid of the convexed projections to enhance sensitivity.

Abstract: A method for converting a conventional glove into a more comfortable glove by altering the shape of the glove fingers of the conventional glove. A stitching is usually disposed along the tips of the glove fingers of a conventional glove which causes discomfort because it is not aligned with the fingernails of the hand in the glove. An aperture is cut into the upper portion of the glove finger and the aperture is sewn together, thereby pulling the stitching upward to be aligned with the fingernail and creating a more comfortable glove. Alternatively, a fold is made on the upper portion of the glove finger and the fold is sewn together, thereby pulling the stitching upward to be aligned with the fingernail and creating a more comfortable glove.

Abstract: A glove with projections or tabs attached to the thumb and finger sheaths of the glove. The tabs can easily be grasped to provide an axial removal force along each finger sheath, thus enhancing removal of the glove from a wearer's hand. In one embodiment, each tab is an integrally formed triangular fin attached to the top portion of each glove finger at the distal-most end of the glove finger. The tabs permit the application of an axial force along each finger and have been found to be particularly effective in removing sports gloves that are provided with one-half and three-quarter finger sheaths that fit snugly around a wearer's fingers. In another embodiment, the tabs project beyond the ends of the finger sheaths.

Abstract: A gripping device comprises a thin strip of flexible material which is disposed between a user's index finger and thumb to facilitate gripping, particularly bottle cap removal. The flexible strip includes attachment bands which secure the strip to the thumb and index finger for use.

Abstract: An exercise and rehabilitation device consisting of a weighted pair of gloves, each glove having a permanently affixed weighted section on the back-hand side of the glove and paired contoured weights which encircle the end of each individual finger and thumb sleeve. The digit sleeves are open ended to expose the individuals fingertips. A hook-and-pile attachment strip on the palm of the glove is operatively associated with a hook-and-pile covered cylindrical weight which can be detachably grasped by the wearer. A weighted wrist support strap detachably secures the glove to the individual's hand.

Abstract: A therapy mitt for a hand and finger for use with a hand therapy device comprising a surface disposed along the back of the hand connecting finger pockets to a wrist cuff of the hand therapy device. The finger pockets are capable of being separated from one another, permitting independent motion of fingers relative to one another. This therapy mitt can thus be used either for all four fingers or for independent therapy of individual fingers.

Abstract: A finger cot intended for surgical use, and a method for manufacturing the finger cot. The finger cot is formed from two blanks, a first blank forms the back portion, and a second forms the palm face, sides and tip. The blanks are formed of materials to provide the desired degree of protection from cuts and punctures, balanced against the degree of sensitivity or tactility needed to perform a specific task. The second blank is place on a anvil having a cavity therein shaped like a finger. An insert is placed over the second blank and forced into the cavity to shape the second blank. A seam, surrounding the cavity, and located on the outside of the finger cot is formed by ultra sonic welding.

Abstract: A protective glove comprising a cut-resistant glove and a grip enhancing sheath affixed to the cut-resistant glove. The sheath is preferably made of leather and is symmetrical providing a gripping surface that overlies substantially similar portions of a front and back side of the cut-resistant glove such that the protective glove is adapted for both right and left handed use. In one embodiment of the protective glove, the sheath is configured to overlie the thumb, index and middle finger stalls of the cut-resistant glove as well as a portion of the palm area of the glove. In a second embodiment of the protective glove, the sheath is configured to overlie the thumb and index finger stalls of the cut-resistant glove as well as a portion of the palm area of the glove.

Abstract: A new Protective Glove for covering the hands of a user and protecting hosiery and other delicate fabrics from snags and tears caused by rough skin or jagged fingernails. The glove is intended for use while putting on and taking off pantyhose and silk garments. The inventive device includes a palm piece, a back piece, a gusset panel, and a thumb stall joined together to fit a human hand, wherein the palm piece and the back piece each have a first finger section for receiving an index finger of the user and a second finger section for receiving a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger of the user, and wherein the gusset panel interconnects the palm piece and the back piece between and along adjacent sides of the index finger and the middle finger. The gusset panel allows for maximum mobility of the index finger of the user of the glove. The glove is fabricated of a lightweight and smooth material, such as nylon, so as to enable the user to easily guide pantyhose on and off.

Abstract: A new Siliconized Leather Glove for offering an improved work glove that is light weight and flexible while having a superior grip as well as good insulation, water-resistant, and chemical-resistant properties. A work glove formed of heavy weight canvas and split leather wherein the entire glove is coated on its exterior with a layer of silicone rubber. The glove comprises a palm piece, a back piece, and a thumb stall joined together to fit a human hand. The palm piece comprising a palm portion and the palm side of finger stalls, and the thumb stall are formed of a split leather. The back piece comprising a back portion and the back side of finger stalls is formed of a heavy weight canvas. The split leather of the palm piece and the thumb stall is coated with a layer of silicone rubber only on its outer surface. However, the heavy weight canvas of the back piece is saturated and coated throughout with a layer of silicone rubber.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove for exercising the fingers of a hand includes a glove body having finger and thumb portions each with a tip, an anchor rod for each finger and thumb portion, an elastic resistance band extending along the back of each finger and thumb portion from the tip to the anchor rod, an adjustable wrist portion using a hook and loop type fastener, and an elastic resilient band located on the back of the glove and connected to the anchor rod for each finger at one end and releasably connected to the wrist portion at the opposite end.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method, for improving the ability of a person to handle a piece of sports equipment, which uses one or more gloves operatively adapted to make each hand wearing a glove develop a heightened sense of touch and/or improve the person's ability to concentrate on handling the sports equipment, when the sports equipment is handled for a sufficient period of time while wearing the glove. The present invention enables a person to handle the sports equipment with more confidence and authority. The present method includes the steps of providing at least one such glove, wearing the glove on a hand, and handling the sports equipment with the gloved hand until the ability of the person to handle the sports equipment, with the glove removed, is improved.

Abstract: An improved hand covering is provided of the type having an index finger stall, a thumb stall, a dorsal portion and a palm portion. The hand covering is provided with at least one index finger covering having an upper portion, an arching transition section to a lower portion, and a ridge formed at the union of the upper and lower portion. The index finger covering is dimensioned to resemble a human index finger tip. A thumb covering may also be provided which has an upper section, an arching transition section to a lower portion, and a ridge formed at the union of the upper and lower portion. The thumb covering is dimensioned to resemble a human thumb tip. The hand covering provides a wearer with improved dexterity and tactility, thereby, allowing the wearer, for example, to pick up or manipulate small objects and perform fine motor skill movements.

Abstract: A modified glove makes it possible to treat selected plants with liquid without contaminating adjacent plants such as in use of herbicides for weed control. Adjacent thumb and finger(s) are absorbent pads which hold the treating liquid. When the plant is grasped between thumb and finger, the liquid is dispensed and coats the plant where touched. A special cuff forms a trough to protectively catch any drips. An abrasive element may be attached to one or more of the fingers of the glove to scarify the plant while stroking with the liquid loaded absorbent pad to enhance absorbtion of the liquid in plants with a liquid resistant surface.

Abstract: A glove capable of selectively covering and exposing at least a tip portion of a wearer's first and second fingers while the glove is being worn by the wearer. The first and second fingers of the glove are each provided with a slit through which a wearer's first and second fingers may be removed without removing the glove. Although the first and second fingers of the glove are removable from the wearer's first and second fingers, the first and second fingers of the glove remain integral with the rest of the glove. For at least this reason, the glove is provided with a pouch which is structured and configured to store the first and second fingers of the glove out of the wearer's way when the wearer's first and second fingers are not being covered by the first and second fingers of the glove. When the wearer's first and second fingers are being covered by the first and second fingers of the glove, the slit is covered by a removable flap to ensure that the wearer's first and second fingers remain covered.

Abstract: A hand covering for protecting a wheelchair user's hand while engaging a wheel of the chair to rotate or stop the rotation of the wheel. The hand covering is provided with tabs, on the back of the finger portions, under which fingers of the user's other hand may be placed to exert a force to remove the hand covering from the user's hand.

Abstract: A glove for discharging an irritant in the face of an attacker is disclosed. A spray canister containing irritant is mounted on the glove on the back of the hand. A valve, electrically operated, is controlled by a pressure switch generally located on an index finger portion of the glove between the first knuckle and the second knuckle. The electrical power is provided by a battery mounted near the canister.

Abstract: The invention provides a puncture resistant polymeric sheet material (1) comprising a plurality of discrete platelets (2) disposed substantially parallel to the plane of the sheet material in an overlapping interrelation, wherein the disposition of the platelets in the sheet material has been effected by pressure-forming. As shown in FIG. 5 , pressure-forming techniques result in an decrease in penetration by a factor of up to four.

Abstract: Hand wear such as a glove having a plurality of relatively hard sockets affixed to the outside of the glove at the outer end of each digit receiving receptacle. The sockets are sized to receive the distal phalange of a gloved digit and provide an increased resistance to deformation, thereby protecting the finger tips during tasks which are finger tip intensive.

Abstract: A pair of workgloves are provided with rake tines at the ends of the fingers. The tines extend outwardly from the palm side of the gloves so as to enable the gloves to be used in a raking fashion to clean debris such as leaves from rake-inaccessible places which can be reached by hand.

Abstract: A puncture resistant glove is shown which includes a puncture resistant layer disposed on non-puncture resistant portions for protection of a wearer's digits. The puncture resistant layer includes a series of shields of puncture resistant material which overlap at the joints to protect the joint, but allow flexing of the joint. The glove may also include accordion-shaped zones which allow easier flexing and extension of the glove. The resulting glove provides protection for the hand while maintaining a good fit and being comfortable.

Abstract: A sports glove particularly suited for being worn on a player's hand to facilitate ball handling as in basketball handling includes resilient finger positioning members mounted on the glove in positions which tend to splay the fingers of the player's hand.

Abstract: A mitten for maintaining hand warmth in extreme temperature is described as well as a method for manufacturing the mitten without the necessity for molding.

Abstract: A glove, particularly a sports glove for motorcycling, skiing or surfing sports or the like, comprises at least one dorsal portion (4), at least one finger portion (6), at least one palm portion (8) and a thumb portion (10), with the at least one finger portion (6) being biasable by at least one spring element (26) toward the closed position of the finger portion (6). The spring element (26) has the form of a bistable spring element (28) which has two stable end positions, with the finger portion (6) being kept deflected toward its closed position in the one end position, and the finger portion (6) being held in a comparatively open position such as the extended position in the other end position. The bistable spring element (28) is a metal leaf spring which reverses under the influence of an external force between a substantially extended/rectilinear orientation corresponding to the extended position and an arcuately curved orientation corresponding to the closed position.

Abstract: A glove is provided for use by a wearer playing golf, the glove to be worn on the wearer's leading hand for maintaining a consistent and secure interlocking grip without slippage and without irritation or chafing of the following hand pinky finger or the leading hand index and middle fingers. The glove comprises a palm portion, a top hand portion, and a plurality of finger coverings including at least a leading hand index finger covering, a leading hand middle finger covering and a following hand pinky finger covering. A following hand finger covering is disposed between the adjacent finger covering of the leading hand glove.

Abstract: The invention includes a finger protector comprising a tube-like portion with a closed end, the wall of the tube being formed of at least one elongate strip of a material which strongly resists penetration by a needle and which is in helical configuration. The strip is of such cross section that adjacent edges of adjacent turns of the helix or helices interlock to prevent the turns separating axially but allowing a limited amount of axial movement such that, when worn on a finger, the finger may be bent to a limited extent without adjacent turns separating.

Abstract: A hand covering is provided which is formed of a finger portion and a lower hand portion. The lower hand portion is formed from a one piece back and palm part, or in the alternative a two piece back and palm part; each lower hand portion includes integral thumb portions. After sealing the lower hand portion in the flat, the lower hand portion is rotated prior to sealing it to the finger portion. The rotation positions the thumb portion in working relationship with, or in opposition to, the finger portion and provides that no more than two seams intersect at a joint.

Abstract: A glove for padding a human hand. The inventive device includes a glove member having open truncated finger tubes and a thumb tube extending therefrom. Pneumatic chambers are coupled to a palm web of the glove and can be individually inflated to a desired pressure to selectively pad the glove.