Abstract: A protective glove for a human hand includes an inner glove of polyester nonwoven needlepunched material and a coating thereon. The coating is a polyurethane plastic adhesive adhered to the inner glove and penetrating an outer surface thereof to a depth short of an inner surface thereof.

Abstract: A device to protect the wearer's wrist and hand between the wearer's thumb and index finger from the localized repetitive impact associated with operating a hand held power actuated gun is disclosed. The device comprises an adjustable glove for the hand, wrist, and lower forearm which provides a gap to allow adjustment to the wearer's lower forearm, wrist and hand. The glove is secured on the wearer's forearm, wrist, and hand by adjustable fasteners situated across the gap that runs along the back side of the glove. A pocket is provided on the palm side of the adjustable glove that engages a padded reinforcement member which extends from the forearm of the wearer to the mid-palm area of the wearer and across the palm toward the thumb, covering both the palm and side of the hand from the from the first joint of the index finger to the midpoint between the first and second joints of the thumb, between the index finger and thumb.

Abstract: A glove for protecting an individual's hand is provided. The glove includes a palm covering shaped to substantially correspond to the shape of at least a portion of the palmar side of the individual's hand, and a back covering shaped to substantially correspond to the shape of at least a portion of the dorsal side of the individual's hand. The back covering is secured to the palm covering so as to form a hand receiving opening, a thumb stall, and a plurality of finger stalls. The glove further includes a palm padding secured to selected areas of the palm covering so as to provide cushioning for the palmar side of the individual's hand, and a slip resistant material provided on selected areas of the palm covering to facilitate the gripping of an object by the individual's hand.

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.

Abstract: A protective insert for placement underneath a baseball or softball glove takes the form of a flat circular disk of a high density microcellular urethane padding material. The disk has an internal cutout pattern of two inverted v-shaped channels which enclose upper portions of a pair of triangular fingers and which define an outer rim and a spoke member between the triangular fingers. To place the disk in position for use, index and middle fingers of a player are threaded between the outer rim and tops of the triangular fingers, and the disk is pulled downward so as to locate the lower portion of the disk over the palm of the user's hand. The outer rim, spoke and triangular fingers hold the disk in position without the presence of external connections.

Abstract: A protective scooter glove that uses a semi-rigid support plate to protect the user's wrist from hyper-extending backward or side to side, an abrasion resistant palm panel to protect the user's palm and heel from abrasions, and padding to protect the user's heel and palm from impact injuries, all in the event of a fall. A semi-rigid support plate is attached to the back of the scooter glove by means of two sleeves. Two removably connected VELCRO straps tighten the semi-rigid support plate above the user's wrist and first knuckles to ensure optimal fit and comfort to prevent the plate from moving during wear.

Abstract: A dog handler system for assisting dog handlers wearing camouflage to effectively transmit hand signals to their dog. The dog handler system includes a sleeve member having a first sleeve surface and a second sleeve surface, a flap member having a first flap, surface and a second flap surface attached to a lower portion of the sleeve member, and a plurality of hook and loop fasteners attached to the sleeve member and the flap member for allowing selective securing of the flap member about the second sleeve surface. The first sleeve surface and the first flap surface are comprised of a camouflage color and design. The second sleeve surface and the second flap surface are comprised of a non-camouflage color and design that is easily viewed by a dog.

Abstract: A protective gauntlet connectable to a sleeve of a protective garment (and a garment secured to a gauntlet), including a protective flexible glove member including a cuff, a stiff cuff member disposed inside the cuff, the glove member cuff and the cuff member being securable in an end of the garment sleeve, and a collar having a small end and a large end. The collar small end is impermeably secured at one end about the glove member and the collar large end projects over at least a portion of the glove member cuff and the cuff member without connecting to the sleeve.

Abstract: A garment in the form of a knee pad or elbow pad protects a wearer during athletic activities. A toughening patch is applied to the outer surface of a nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. A mixture of Teflon powder and plastisol ink is applied to a release liner and is applied to the nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. Excess ink is removed from the patch with a blotting paper to impart a relatively low coefficient of friction to the patch.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sanitary handwear being a hygienic mitten to be worn about the hand of the user for protection of the hand of the user to be used to clean, wipe babies, self, or older people with bowel control problems. The present invention has a single compartment to house all of the fingers of the hand and a separate compartment for the thumb and has a defined wrist area. The mitten of the present invention is made of two layers. The first, inner layer is waterproof and impermeable, and, the second, outer layer is a moist, extra absorbent cloth-like disposable material containing moisturizers. The mitten is comprised of disposable material so that it may be easily and economically disposed of after use. The mitten also has an internal pull tab to aid in removal of the glove from the hand of the user.

Abstract: A splint system for the palm of the hand includes a splint body includes a splint body in the form of a block having an outwardly curving rear surface that is pressed against the palm of a patient's palm and fastened thereto by a strap secured to itself by hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A CMC splint (10) supporting the thumb (T) and index finger (I) of a person's hand in a spread apart, separated position. A sleeve (12) having an open end (14) is sized to fit over the person's arm (A) and extend up the person's arm a distance between their wrist and elbow. The other end (16) of the sleeve is closed, but has openings (18) therein through which the thumb and fingers of the person's hand extend. A stiffening member (20) contained in the sleeve at its closed end keeps the person's thumb and index finger spread apart from each other in a spaced relationship to protect the CMC joint of the hand and allow the joint to heal. The stiffening member comprises a curved pad extending from the base of the index finger, about a curved web portion of the hand separating the index finger and the thumb, and along an inside surface of the thumb a distance above the base of the thumb.

Abstract: A gun forearm cushion device has a generally cylindrical configuration that is both expandable and resilient. The device surrounds and cushions a gun forearm when contacting hard surfaces such as windowsills or items found in hunting structures. The device also includes camouflage material on an exterior part thereof. The device can use a number of different ways to surround the gun forearm, including elastic member(s), hook and loop fasteners, and the device as an expandable sleeve of material.

Abstract: A protective gauntlet connectable to a sleeve of a protective garment (and a garment secured to a gauntlet), including a protective flexible glove member including a cuff, a stiff cuff member disposed inside the cuff, the glove member cuff and the cuff member being securable in an end of the garment sleeve, and a collar having a small end and a large end. The collar small end is impermeably secured at one end about the glove member and the collar large end projects over at least a portion of the glove member cuff and the cuff member without connecting to the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washing glove (101) for single usage, comprising a first material piece (102), having a principal extent in one plane, and a second material piece (103), having an extent substantially parallel with the first material piece. The first and second material piece (102, 103) are joined together and form a pocket (110) situated between the first and second material piece (102, 103), which pocket, at least during use, has an opening (111) for introduction of a hand, the material pieces (102, 103) comprising surfaces (117, 119) orientated toward the pocket (110) of the washing glove (101) and opposing surfaces (118, 120) orientated toward the outside of the washing glove (101).

Abstract: A hunting apparel comprises a band having opposing elasticized ends, or made of elastic material. One side of the band is hunter orange, and the other side is a camouflage. The band is sized to expose the required area of hunter orange to meet local hunting laws, and is reversible so that the hunter can choose which to expose, hunter orange or camouflage by either first donning the band, or inverting the band if already donned.

Abstract: A comfort pad having a bladder formed from welded together thermoplastic sheets. At least one of the sheets are formed from a transparent material. There is a volume of transparent deformable gel material disposed within the bladder, and an integral pocket disposed along one of the thermoplastic sheets for accommodating a printed object for viewing through the gel material from a position above the comfort pad.

Abstract: A combination apparatus is used with a stringed instrument. It comprises a tapered cylindrical tube, open at both ends thereof, and adapted in length to extend from a wrist area of a user to below an elbow of the user. The ends of the tube each provides an elastic cuff adapted for biased expansion so as to grip an arm of a musician inserted into the cylindrical tube. The tube further provides a pocket mounted on an exterior surface and one or more string picks engaged within the pocket.

Abstract: Combination one-piece hand/forearm paddings and shin/foot paddings are disclosed, preferably, for use during martial arts events. The one-piece construction provides for a greater area of protection, and prevents the forearm and shin portions of the paddings from sliding up or down the wearer's arms and legs, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a puncture-resistant glove and a puncture-resistant glove liner, each suitable for protecting a hand comprising a palmar side and a dorsal side. In preferred embodiment, the glove or glove liner comprises a palmar portion designed to fit over the palmar side of the hand, the palmar portion being made of a puncture-resistant material. The glove or glove liner also comprises a dorsal portion designed to fit over at least part of the dorsal side of the hand, and optionally being made of a puncture-resistant material, the dorsal portion being sewn to the palmar portion along seams substantially located on a dorsal side of the glove.

Abstract: A protective glove for a human hand, the glove including five finger portions, and a finger tip portion of a plurality of the finger portions comprising wire mesh.

Abstract: A hockey catch glove includes shock absorbing pads in the areas above and below the center axis of rotation of the metacarpalphalangeal joint of the index finger. Additional shock absorbing pads may extend to areas above and below the center axis of rotation of the proximal interphalangeal joints of all of the fingers as well as the metacarpalphalangeal joints of the fingers and the bony prominences of the thumb. Even additionally, stiffeners may be sandwiched between the shock absorbing pads and a bottom panel on the palmar side of the glove.

Abstract: The wrist cover disclosed herein includes a generally cylindrical tubular member formed of fabric, fleece, etc., having forward and rearward ends. The forward and rearward ends of the tubular member are elasticized to seal the ends to the arm and hand of the wearer. An aperture is formed in the side wall of the tubular member, adjacent the forward end, to permit the wearer's thumb to project outwardly from the tubular member. Elastic bands encircling the aperture form a seal around the thumb, when in use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a metal mesh glove provided with a likewise metal mesh extension (3), designed to cover the user's wrist, forearm and optionally arm. The invention is characterised in that said extension (3) is equipped with a rigid projecting beaded edge (6) arranged over at least part of its periphery and adapted to prevent a tool blade sliding on the metal mesh from thrusting further forward. Said rigid beaded edge (6) consists of a directly mounted structure in the form of a directly mounted circular loop (8), made of a rigid material and made integral with the metal mesh fabric by any suitable means.

Abstract: In a protective garment, a facing and backing layer are positioned adjacent one another with a layer of insulating material interposed therebetween. The layers are sewn together in a quilted pattern defined by lines of stitching, portions of which include closely spaced patterns of reinforcing stitches. The facing and backing layers as well as the insulating layer of material are sized to extend around and partway along the limb of a wearer with fasteners extending along opposed lateral edges to releasably attach the garment to the wearer's limb.

Abstract: A forearm chaps having a sleeve with a primary opening at one end and at another end a discrete finger opening and a discrete thumb opening. The forearm chaps also includes a longitudinal opening disposed along the sleeve. The longitudinal opening extends from a point directly adjacent ajuncture of the carpal bones and the radius of a hand of the wearer and extends rearwardly along an forward side of the forearm approximately to the primary opening at the end of the sleeve. A closure mechanism is included that extends from the juncture of the sleeve that overlies the carpal bones and radius and the closure mechanism extends rearwardly to the end of the sleeve for bringing the edges of the sleeve together to conform the sleeve to the forearm of the wearer.

Abstract: A protector pad (10) for a sportsman includes and outer protector (11) adapted to at least partially assume the shape of the area to be protected and an inner shock absorbing pad (12) in the form of an air cushioned pad. The outer protector (11) is formed from moulded plastics material and has longitudinal ribs (13) which permit the protector to achieve a curvature fit around the area to be protected.

Abstract: A protective glove, such as a firefighter's glove has a back, a front defining a palm, a thumb, and four fingers. An outer shell of the protective glove comprises an expanse of a radiant reflective material, such as an aluminized fabric, and an expanse of a material defining a gripping surface, such as a sueded leather. The expanses are configured and are sewn together so that the radiant reflective material covers the back of the glove and covers the back, side, and end surfaces of the thumb and four fingers of the glove and so that the material defining the gripping surface covers the palm and the front surfaces of the thumb and four fingers. A separate piece of the radiant reflective material is sewn to the expanses so as to overlap a tip portion of the material defining the gripping surface, on the front of the thumb, at the tip of the thumb.

Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove including a thumb and a forefinger limiting together a gusset space, with the thumb and the forefinger forming part of an inner hand surface of the glove, a gusset located in the gusset space, an edge seam associated with each of a thumb region and a forefinger region, a flexible gusset layer provided in the gusset space on the inner hand surface and secured with the edge seams associated with the thumb and the forefinger, with the gusset layer having a tear-resistant free edge extending between the two edge seams and spaced from the gusset along the thumb by at least one-forth of the thumb length.

Abstract: A water resistant covering covers a part of the body, prevents water from penetrating the covering, and can be emplaced on the body with a single hand.

Abstract: A fingerless and toeless device for protecting an appendage against heat and cold and for eliminating the need to carry a wallet. The appendage device comprising an uninterrupted cylindrical body of stretchable fabric folded upon itself, and having an inner vertical seam, this seam houses an unstitched area perpendicular to a horizontal seam. Its length is such that it starts at the base of the fingers and ends at the wrist of a hand and the wearer's ball of the thumb is covered. Alternatively, it's length starts at a big toe of a foot and ends approximately at the heel of a foot. Its width is such that it can fit snugly over a wearer's hand of foot with no loss of circulation.

Abstract: A portable elbow cushion including a cushioning member positionable between a user's elbow and a hard surface to alleviate any stress on the elbow when normally positioned on the hard surface. The cushioning member is fabricated of foam padding.

Abstract: A protective glove comprising a first portion for covering the palm-side of a wearer's hand and a second portion that is attached to the first portion and which covers the back side of the wearer's hand. The first portion is comprised of a single, seamless piece of pliable plastic molded in a three-dimensional shape that conforms to the shape of a hand in a relaxed position. The second portion is comprised of a cut resistant material. The protective glove includes thumb and finger stalls. Each stall has a first side corresponding to the palm side of the wearer's hand and a second side that corresponds to the back side of the wearer's hand. Each stall is comprised of the molded, pliable plastic except for a portion of the second side of each stall which is comprised of the cut resistant material. In one embodiment, the cut resistant material is also liquid resistant.

Abstract: In a sports glove (1) in which stretch fabric (2) is used in a back portion (1A ) particularly subjected to extension force in holding a grip of a golf club or a baseball bat, an over-extension-preventing member (3A) is stitched to cover a part of the stretch fabric (2).

Abstract: A glove liner which can be used in harsh environments to protect the user's hand from cuts and burns is disclosed. In so doing, the liners are made in two layers, with each layer performing a particular function. The inner layer is made from heat resistant material which will protect the user's hand from being burned in harsh environments. The outer layer is made from material which is cut resistant thereby preventing the user's hand from being cut or punctured and also preventing the heat resistant layer from being damaged. The liner is manufactured in such a manner as to provide the firefighter with maximum agility and mobility in his hand. The liner also protects the user in environments where the liner is not fully effective. In extremely harsh environments, it is conceivable that the user's hand may be burned. In such instances, the design of the liner allows the outer glove to be removed from the user's hand without damaging the skin of the user.

Abstract: Arm coverings (12, 14, 22-27) are provided which include an elongated, tubular, fabric body (28, 52, 66, 84, 94) presenting upper arm-receiving openings (30, 54, 68, 86, 96) as well as lower sections (36, 64, 72, 90, 98) which envelop an area in proximity to a user's wrist. Each covering (12, 14, 22-27) includes words or other indicia on the tubular bodies (28, 52, 66, 84, 94). In some forms, the words or indicia is located on the undersides of the tubular bodies (28, 52, 66, 84, 94) and becomes visible when the user's arms (16,18) are raised. Some coverings include couplers (34, 56, 70, 82, 90) which serve to hold the arm coverings in position. The coverings (12, 14, 22-27) may be worn by sports enthusiasts or others wishing to express themselves at a sporting event or the like by raising their arms.

Abstract: A protective sporting glove featuring a hand receiving portion and a cuff portion cooperating to protect the entire hand of the wearer, the wrist, the thumb and the four fingers; the hand receiving portion includes finger sheath means for receiving and enclosing the four fingers of a hand placed in the glove; each of the finger sheath means comprises an elongated protective padding element extending along the dorsal side of the finger sheath means. The hand receiving portion further including a thumb receiving portion enclosing the thumb from an area proximate the base of the thumb to the tip of the thumb and comprising a rigid thumb shell covering the dorsal side of the thumb receiving portion.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a protective sleeve for garment apparel. The protective sleeve includes an inside material having an arm surface coupled to an inside wall and an outside material having a sterile surface coupled to an outside wall. The inside wall and the outside wall are coupled together to form an interior. Moreover, a fluid is placed within this interior.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elbow support having a C-shaped clasp body with at least one foam compression pad extending into the interior of the body for adjustable compression into the forearm of a wearer. An elongated compression strap is attached to an outer surface of the clasp body and extends around the clasp. The strap has a buckle at one end and a releasable securable device at the other end. The end with the releasable secureable device loops through the buckle and doubles back on itself for releasable attachment. This assists in securing the clasp body on the forearm and providing the adjustable compression. The elbow support is fabricated by an improved method. Pursuant to this method, a clasp body blank is cut from a sheet of thermosetting closed cell foam which is laminated with fabric. The cut clasp body blank is selectively compressed to form a compressed clasp body, from which integrally protrudes at least one compression pad in a substantially uncompressed form.

Abstract: The protective athletic pad includes padding, which extends across the knee or elbow, and along front and sides of the lower leg or forearm, to further protect the user from abrasion, cuts and bruises while actively engaged in a sport or other strenuous activity. Opposing U-shaped relief openings are provided adjacent to the opposing sides of a user's knee or elbow to increase flexibility. The adjustable protective athletic pad protects the front portion of the user's knee. The athletic pad extends to the user's lower leg and shin, or to the user's lower arm, to protect against abrasion, burns or cuts resulting from falling, or sliding on the ground during strenuous athletic activity. The opposing sides of the athletic pad are adjustably secured with hook and loop fasteners to provide adjustable tension and positioning of the athletic pad.

Abstract: A glove structure is fittable to the hand of a user, and includes an outer surface of which presents a series of tiny protrusions, or teeth, on the fingers and palm area of suitable profile to hold a piece of meat or other cooked food product in place, particularly while slicing it with the other hand. During use, the wearer of the glove simply places his/her gloved hand on top of a roast or another unsliced piece of meat or the like, and the teeth are inserted a minimal distance into the surface of the roast, securing it in place during the slicing process. As a result, slippage of the piece being sliced, which has heretofore been a major source of painful cuts and abrasions to the hands and fingers, is significantly inhibited. The glove advantageously includes an insulated inner layer, made of a material providing enhanced comfort, and protecting the wearer's hand from heat and burns.

Abstract: 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. Preselected thicknesses of preselected materials are included in order to protect the bones, ligaments, pulleys, tendons, etc. of a wearer from direct shock, and to distribute stress along the hand.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for protecting and improving the grip of hands are disclosed. According to the invention, an abrasion-resistant material having an adhesive on one side is affixed to a hand of a user, such that the palm of the hand is protected. Tabs may be provided for protecting the sides of the hand and the thumb, and for securing the device to the hand. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the device is asymmetrical, and is supplied in left and right hand versions. The device may be constructed from cloth having an adhesive backing. The present invention protects the hands from abrasion, while promoting grip and avoiding overheating and bunching. In addition, the device of the present invention is inexpensive, and therefore a device in accordance with the invention may be discarded after use.

Abstract: A method for accessing electrical equipment with ASTM Class 00 and Class 0, gloves by a procedure wherein the gloves are periodically removed and put back on to accommodate sweat and heat development. Removal of the tight fitting gloves as well as putting them on is facilitated by the incorporation of a flock lining at those internal surfaces of the gloves which are exposed to important sweat generation. In order to enhance tool manipulation and maneuvering small components such as washers, bolts, nuts and the like, the glove exterior regions of finger tips, fingers and palm (the regions described as the work area of the glove) are made to have a rough surface.

Abstract: A powder-free coagulant for use in latex dipping processes comprises a salt stable dispersion of a polychloroprene rubber and an inorganic metal salt. Optionally the coagulant will also contain a powder-free release agent, to aid release of the dipped article from the former, comprising a polypropylene wax emulsion and a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A high-visibility technical arm band with at least one pocket, made up of basically a rectangular strap with reciprocal holding means at each end to form a ring shape, and in which the said strap has a surface made out of high-visibility material on the outer side, and to which a pocket, with an opening which may be opened and closed if required, is joined; the said strap, in correspondence with the rear side which adheres to the underlying surface, has a combination of materials which, distributed in a longitudinal manner, are used to improve the friction with the said surface.

Abstract: 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. Preselected thicknesses of preselected materials are included in order to protect the bones, ligaments, pulleys, tendons, etc. of a wearer from direct shock, and to distribute stress along the hand.

Abstract: A palm and wrist protector for bicycling and other activities requiring hand and wrist protection. A pad of resilient material covers an area of the hand including the base of the thenar eminence, the saddle between the thumb and forefinger, the distal portion of the palm below the base of the fingers, the ulnar side of the palm, and the wrist crease. The pad includes a tubular section that encircles and protects a proximal portion of the wearer's forefinger. An elastic retaining strap holds the protective pad against the palm while allowing the lower edge of the pad to move freely across the wrist during the side to side movement of the hand. In one embodiment, the pad is a laminate construction that includes a pressure distribution plate sandwiched between two coextensive layers of resilient material that are mated together.

Abstract: A combined elbow and foot protector comprising strapping members (22, 24) for strapping of the protector to the body of the user, and a sole (10) attached to a flexible base (8). The sole (10) comprises at least two rigid sections (12, 14, 16) connected to each other by a flexible joining member (20) adapted to allow the sole to be easily bent until a front section (12) and a heel section (16) form a substantial angle with each other. The protector can be used either as a shoe strapped to the foot of the user, or as an elbow or knee protector strapped to the arm or leg of the user.

Abstract: A protective element is provide in which a honeycomb element for absorbing impact loads is sandwiched between a forward facing load spreading layer and a foam backing. The forward facing layer is transparent so that the condition of the honeycomb can be inspected.