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: 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 embodiments, 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 wrist support device for allowing limited extension and flexion of the wrist but substantially limiting movement of the wrist in all other directions and further substantially limiting pressure from being placed on the wrist is disclosed. The wrist support device includes a first elongated channel shaped rigid member for aligning with the longitudinal axis of the user's forearm for abutting against the posterior aspect of the forearm and a second small rigid substantially flat member independent from the first member for aligning with the longitudinal axis of the user's forearm and abutting against the anterior aspect of the forearm. The two members are attached together and secured to the user's forearm by a plurality of releasable fastening members, such that when tightened, the wrist support device limits extension and flexion of the wrist and substantially limits pressure being placed on the wrist.

Abstract: A forearm guard is disclosed wherein the components thereof provides both effective impact protection to the forearm and perspiration absorbing capability to prevent moisture from effecting the user's grip. In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the forearm guard comprise a sleeve of stretchable material and a flexible impact absorbing pad affixed to the forearm portion of said sleeve. The sleeve is preferable comprised of washable fabric that includes an elastomeric component, and/or is woven to provide stretchability. The sleeve can be of any suitable length and diameter effective to secure the impact absorbing pad over the forearm and thereby protect the forearm of the wearer during an athletic activity. In the preferred embodiments of this invention, the forearm guard is particularly suitable in the protection of the forearm of a baseball player from a wild pitch during batting.

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 kitchen grip or implement for kitchen use is composed of a water-resistant and stain proof material having temperature control characteristics. Such a material forms the implement from at least one sheet having a textured, recessed or irregular surface providing a non-slip contact surface while the opposite surface of the sheet is composed of a close fabricated fabric which is affixed to the sheet of non-slip contact surface material. The fabric sheet may be a sheet of nylon/polyester composition which is affixed to the non-slip contact surface sheet which may be composed of a chloride rubber. The sheets are die cut to the shape of a useful implement such as a hand mitt, a trivet, a lid holder or the like. A two-piece implement such as a hand mitt requires that two sheets of the fabric and chloride rubber composition be sewn together by means of a zigzag lock stitch employing nylon thread.

Abstract: The intention of this current and improved invention relates to podiatry/orthopedic (entire foot/toe area, heel, ankle, lower and upper part of the leg) for providing the patient with a protective covering. The loose fit sock provides protection, flexibility, comfort, and adjustability during the rehabilitation/treatment process. In most cases (foot/toe area) after a procedure is done, an open surgical shoe is required to be worn by the patient. For the arm/hand area—when braces, casts, splints, fixtures, bandages and medicated patches (e.g.) are used after procedures, the components and variations are an asset. In addition, with both the foot/leg, and hand/arm coverings, the variations, components and materials are practical, safe, washable and reusable, and the manufacturing cost is minimal.

Abstract: A high tensile tape or cable is sewn into pockets in the arms of a flight suit. The pockets are closed over the tape or cable by a frangible thread. A non-frangible thread secures one end of the tape or cable to the wrist of the flight suit. The other end of the wire or cable is secured to a fastener that is adapted to connect to a ring member in the aircraft. The ring member is fastened to a tape or cable wound on a haul-back reel in the aircraft seat. Upon receipt of an ejection signal, the haul-back reel winds the tape or cable rupturing the frangible threads securing the pockets in the arms of the flight suit. The tape or cable pulls the arms up and against the chest of the air crewmember.

Abstract: A glove formed of a thick heat-resisting sheet or a waterproof sheet is provided with a sack portion for thumb and a sack portion for forefinger and, in addition, with a common sack portion formed in a one-piece unit for putting in the third finger, fourth finger, and fifth finger, together, and, in the meanwhile, the angles &agr; and &bgr; formed between the center lines of the sack portions are set 40-50° and 25-35° so that the sack portions are rendered conformable to the shapes of the fingers that are naturally opened and hence the glove can be easily put on the hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective aid for protecting the hands and wrists of skaters, which comprises a first protective element to be arranged on that region of the hand palm situated near the wrist. The protective aid comprises moreover a second protective element which can be arranged on the inside portion of the wrist and which is connected to the first protective plate via a connecting element. The protective aid is provided with engagement means for engaging the hand and/or wrist of the user, in order to firmly connect the protective aid to the user's hand, during use.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hand covering and a membrane. The hand covering has a first side, a second side, and an opening into which a hand can be removably inserted. The membrane has a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side of the membrane include a surface adapted for cleaning. The membrane is fixedly attached to a portion of said hand covering.

Abstract: A puncture proof surgical glove and methods for producing the puncture proof glove are provided. The puncture proof glove provides flexibility and elasticity and protects against dangerous puncture wounds from needles and scalpels. The puncture proof surgical glove includes a first glove and second glove that each include a first pattern cut from a first material in a shape, a first layered stack of a plurality of patterned sheets, each of the plurality of patterned sheets cut from a second material in the first shape and having multiple line cuts through the second material, a second pattern cut from the first material in the first shape, and a third pattern cut in the first shape. The first pattern is layered on top of the first layered stack and the second pattern is layered on the bottom of the first layered stack and the first pattern and second pattern are bonded along their edges.

Abstract: A fluorescent orange, elongated, tubular, thin-walled device, and method of manufacture, that is substantially rectangular in appearance when laying flat and fully extended, having an open end and an opposing end closed with a small hole adapted for insertion of a hand or foot, which when deployed over a human limb substantially covers it. The selected thickness of the plastic material used allows the device to be flexible, stretch without tearing, and have sufficient rigidity for use without straps or ties. Surface markings can provide cutting lines to shorten the device for children, advertising indicia, and/or aesthetic design. A pocket and small perforations to enhance user comfort in warm weather are also optional. Applications can include, but are not limited to, use by stranded motorists, law enforcement officers, airport personnel, school crossing guards, cyclists, hikers, downhill and cross-country skiers, hunters, people stranded at sea, and private pilots in downed airplanes.

Abstract: A protective glove for hair stylists including a glove portion comprised of an open wrist portion for receiving a hand therein. The glove portion has a palm portion, a back portion, a thumb portion, an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a pinkie finger portion. The thumb portion, the middle finger portion, the ring finger portion, and the pinkie finger portion each have an open upper end whereby tips of these fingers of the hand are exposed. The glove portion includes an internal padded layer and an external fabric layer. The glove portion includes a thermal shield disposed over the external fabric layer.

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: An absorbent wiping band that is specifically adapted to be releasably and conformably fastened around the forearm, elbow and upper arm to expose an absorbent strip of material extending upwardly along the upper arm beginning at the elbow such that when the arm is straightened the absorbent band is even with the wearer's forehead and can be manipulated to wipe the forehead for removal of perspiration.

Abstract: A conveniently deployable arm-shield safety-pad uniquely configured to protect a professional waiter's arm-surface from injurious heat-exposure to hot dinner-plates during routine arm-borne restaurant serving procedures. The fixed inward-end of the elongated arm-shield is secured to one's forearm via a hook-&-loop fastening-strap; -the opposite outward-end having convenient finger-tip and thump retention-pockets, facilitating quick and easy roll-out deployment of the normally rolled-up protective pad material. Also set forth is a preferred flexile-laminate material employing at least one layer of reflective Mylar-film material; and including an outwardly exposed layer of high-coefficient of friction surfacing material,—serving to reduce slippage of the balanced dinner-plates.

Abstract: A hand protection system for use by individuals involved in de-mining operations to locate and identify buried anti-personnel mines is designed to provide a degree of protection to the hands of the operative while still enabling the hands to perform necessary operations such as manipulating a probe rod, clearing soil by use of the fingers, etc. In one form the hand protector is a trough-shaped shield which tapers to a rounded forward end and is adapted to fit over the back of the hand of the user, the shield being open on its underside so that the user's fingers can be manipulated. In another form the hand protecting shield is of conical shape having a hole through its narrow end through which a probe can be extended and manipulated by a hand received within the protector. The protector includes laminated layers of aramid fibers together with other tough blast resistant materials such as polycabonate.

Abstract: A pair of protective sporting gloves which includes a first glove and a second glove. The first glove has a preformed structure. The second glove has a different structure formed and angulated to define a shape adapted to the natural position taken by a hand holding the intermediate portion of a sport stick.

Abstract: A protective device for at least two projecting parts of a limb, which parts extend outwardly in separate angular planes, the device including a flexible body at least partially surrounding the limb; a protection element made of a rigid or semi-rigid material locally distributed on the flexible body; an attachment system for the protection element on the flexible body; and a tightening element of the flexible body around the limb. The protection element includes at least one first part and one second part connected to one another by an articulation allowing a forced adjustment of the parts of the protection element with respect to the projecting parts to be protected when the tightening element is activated during tightening. The invention finds its application in protective devices used in skating, such as in-line skating, roller skating, or other similar sports.

Abstract: An elbow protection device for an elbow of a bed patient includes a body having a base, first and second elevation pads connected to the base, respectively, and a strap connected to the device and configured to secure the body to the elbow. A covering is connected to an outer surface of the body, the covering including a friction reducing material for permitting free sliding movement of the device over the bed surface with minimal resistance. The elbow protection device is made of a flexible, compressible, breathable foam material, the body including an inner surface having a plurality of flat areas spaced apart from each other in two dimensions by a plurality of dimples extending into the body from the flat areas, and a strap connected to the body and configured to secure the body to the elbow.

Abstract: An adjustable elbow pad for playing hockey and other similar sporting activities adapted to cover the gap between a protective glove and a shoulder pad and more particularly adapted for use by children in their years of growth. The elbow pad is adjustable in length and diameter to accommodate the increase in size and length of a growing child and also to accommodate varying gaps between protective glove and shoulder pad when one of these two protective equipments is replaced. The adjustable elbow pad comprises an elbow protector and a forearm protector telescopingly joined together, and locking means for locking the forearm protector to the elbow protector at least when worn.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for the protection of objects or body parts against vibrations, in particular a vibration-damping glove or antivibration glove, including at least one vibration-damping layer. In order to realize such a device, which causes noticeable damping of vibrations even in the low-frequency range of vibrations (31.5 to 200 Hz) and, in addition, remains maneuverable to the largest extent possible, at least one vibration-damping layer, on its surface facing away from the object or body part to be protected, includes indents for decoupling movements in at least one direction in the plane of that surface. The indents, on the one hand, cause the vibrations oriented in the plane of the surface to be deflected into the interior of the layer, thereby enhancing the vibration-damping effect, in particular in the low-frequency range. On the other hand, a high degree of movability of the vibration-damping layer, and hence of the overall device, is ensured by the indents.

Abstract: An athletic wrist support for teaching proper throwing techniques includes an inner body member, preferably made from a soft, flexible material such as Neoprene, which has hook and loop fastening straps to secure the wrist support to the arm. A substantially rigid plate member is attached on an outer portion of the inner body member in such a way that it fits on the upper forearm of a wearer and extends from just below the knuckles on the back of the hand down below the wrist, to prevent pronation motion of the wrist. In a preferred embodiment, the plate member is made from a strong, lightweight plastic, which is substantially rigid, but which will bend under extreme pressure. An outer body member, also preferably made from Neoprene, is attached to an upper portion of the plate member. The outer body member also has hook and loop fasteners that are used to secure the outer body member about the plate member and the inner body member.

Abstract: An ergonomic hand, wrist and forearm supporter useful for prevention of injuries caused by repetitive motions while handling implements has a flexible glove body. The palm portion and back portion of the glove body are joined together so as to define a first opening for receiving a forefinger, a second opening for receiving a little finger, and a generally central third opening for simultaneously receiving the middle and index fingers, as well as a fourth opening for receiving a thumb. The palm portion includes a protective padded overlay secured over an area corresponding to a palm's heel area. A plurality of durable protective stays substantially parallel to each other and spaced apart a predetermined distance are transversely secured to the palm portion generally between the palm's heel area and the distal end of the glove body. The stays are capable of flexing for accommodating a hand grabbing an implement.

Abstract: A unique powder-free medical glove fabricated from a neoprene copolymer, and a method of making same is described. The gloves of the invention are easily donned without the use of powdered donning agents and retain their puncture resistance, tensile strength, stress at 500% and elongation to break after post-processing by chlorination and sterilization by irradiation. Additionally, the gloves of the invention exhibit minimal discoloration (as measured by the per cent change in yellowness index) and minimal stickiness to themselves and to glove packing materials after sterilization by irradiation.

Abstract: A sports pad for use by a contact sports player, such as a football player, provides a protective pad which improves the ability of the wearer of the sports pad to hold on to a ball, such as a football. The sports pad includes a tubular member which defines first and second opposed open ends and has a padded section. A high friction surface is provided on the tubular member, which extends from the first open end to the second open end and at least over a non-padded section of the tubular member. Preferably, the high friction surface is formed form a high friction material, such as vinyl material, a PVC material, a rubber material, a neoprene material, or a latex material. The high friction surface may include projections formed from the high friction material.

Abstract: A cut-resistant fabric machine-knitted two-ends-in from two different yarns, one of which contains cut-resistant fiber and the other of which contains fibers having a hardness that tends to dull a cutting blade.

Abstract: A flexible protective sleeve for use in protecting a wearer's body part, and in particular the bony structures of the arm and leg. The sleeve has a generally tubular shape and includes at least one impact-absorbing portion. One of the impact-absorbing portions is integrally formed along an anterior portion of the sleeve and is of greater thickness than a posterior portion thereof. Other impact-absorbing portions provide protection for the lateral and medial portions of the knee and ankle. First and second reinforced end portions provide mechanical strength against tearing. The sleeve non-compressively adheres to the lower leg of the wearer and maintains the impact-absorbing portion positioned over the shin during use. In an alternative embodiment, a sleeve non-compressively adheres to the arm of the wearer and includes a lower arm impact-absorbing portion and a shoulder impact-absorbing portion.

Abstract: Protective articles that provide an unprecedented level of safety and comfort are made of a composite fabric in a continuous, one-step process. The composite fabric incorporates two or more dissimilar yarns or materials, such as thermoplastics, elastomers, metals and other materials not commonly viewed as textiles, each having dissimilar mechanical properties and characteristics that provide optimum protection against the threats of injury associated with a particular application. The continuous, one-step manufacturing process overcomes the disadvantages of the existing labor intensive, costly process of piecing together a protective article from a plurality of separate fabrics made of different materials. Thus, the invented process is both cost effective and minimizes the inefficient use of a heavy weight fabric in regions of the article where exceptional protection is not critical to avoid the accompanying loss of tactile sensitivity and increase in the stiffness and rigidity of the article.

Abstract: A hand protector includes a cup open at a bottom end and of the size to admit a hand, a handle within the compass of said cup, the handle being of a size to be grasped by the hand, the handle being hollow for at least part of its length, with an open mouth opening through an otherwise closed top end of the cup, and a plug of pliable material in the mouth. The pliable material is of a consistency and axial length such as to receive and removably to hold the stem of a pyrotechnic device, such as a sparkler or punk stick, or even a long match.

Abstract: A batter's forearm protector product, including a forearm protector for being custom-formed to the shape of a batter's forearm while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit. The forearm protector product includes an outer container formed of moisture-impervious material. A flexible forearm protector is positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The forearm protector includes a substrate and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the substrate, the system remaining stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardening upon exposure to moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A flexible protective pad is positioned on one side of the substrate to provide cushioning between the substrate and the batter when the forearm protector is being worn. An outer cover covers the substrate on the side opposite the protective pad.

Abstract: A thumb section for a goalkeeper's glove including inner and upper thumb portions connected along ball-side, gusset-side and tip regions by a seam forming a seam join, a latex layer provided on an outer side of the inner hand thumb portion of the seam, and a latex accessory layer enveloping a ball-side portion of the seam join and formed as a continuation of the latex layer, with the latex accessory layer lying on the upper hand thumb portion and being connected thereto by a separate seam.

Abstract: A joint protector for protecting a human user's knee or elbow from injury. The protector is comprised of a cushion pad which is shaped to fit about portions of the user's knee or elbow. A cap is fitted about the outer surface of the cushion pad and a flexible cover overlies the outer face of the cap. In one embodiment a support carries a cup-shaped cap that is formed of an elastic, compliant material. The cap elastically deforms, responsive to forces impacting on a small area, in an amount sufficient to spread the forces over a flat area as the forces are transferred into and absorbed by the cushion pad. The cap returns to its initial shape when the impact forces are removed. A mechanism is provided for removably attaching the joint protector to the user's knee or elbow joint.

Abstract: A glove for use in playing hockey is provided with ventilation holes extending through the glove to allow air to circulate directly to the skin of the hand in the glove. Segmented foam pads of the glove have cutaway sides substantially conforming to the shape of the holes. Preferably, the glove includes a floating cuff at the wrist for free yet protected movement of the wrist. Also preferably, the thumb, fingers, and palm have additional layers for reinforcement and enhanced gripping of a hockey stick.

Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove including a thumb section having a latex layer for covering an outer side of an inner hand portion of the thumb section and overlapping the gusset-side elongate region of the thumb section and passing into a latex accessory layer covering upper hand portion of the thumb section, and a leather piece for covering the upper hand portion of the thumb section with and connected with the latex accessory along a free edge of the latex accessory layer with a first seam, and connected with the inner hand portion of the thumb section along the ball-side elongate region of the thumb section with a second seam, and with the leather piece flatwise abutting the latex accessory layer along its stitched free edge and in the tip region.

Abstract: A protective material and a method for the protection of the human head or body from soft tissue damage caused by an impacting object comprises at least two layers of viscoelastic polymeric material to be interposed between head or body and impactor, including at least one first layer of material substantially matched in acoustic impedance to the impacting object and at least one second layer of material selected to produce a large mismatch in acoustic impedance between the first layer and the human head or body. A particular aspect applies the invention to head protection, especially in boxing and like sports, in the form of boxing head guards and boxing gloves.

Abstract: A novelty noisemaker and hand sign comprising a hand-shaped foam rubber body portion having a front panel and a rear panel. The invention has a vinyl plastic or other like material covering which is affixed continuously to said front panel. The rear panel contains five digit slits in a pattern such that the spectator can press his or her fingers into the slits to wear the novelty hand. The invention has an orifice in one of the comers of the bottom of said foam rubber body and a hand strap which is connected to the body through the orifice. The covering can be affixed with team logos, colors, slogans or the like such that the spectator can visually communicate his or her support.

Abstract: An article for warming an appendage, particularly an athlete during inclement weather when this athlete is taking a break from the playing field is provided. The article comprises a flexible material, such as cloth, having a predetermined size and shape capable of being wrapped about the appendage. This flexible material may be customized according to a particular team's colors and/or logo. The flexible material includes at least one pocket which can have inserted therein an insulating means. Provided on the flexible material is a fastening means, preferably a quick release fastening means such as Velcro.RTM. or snaps, for securing the article about the appendage in a manner that the article can be quickly and easily removed from the appendage. This invention has particularly utility in the field of soccer for warming the thighs of the soccer players and allows for the quick removal thereof when the players are called into the game.

Abstract: The hand wrap according to the present invention dampens vibration and absorbs shock transmitted from a power tool to a thumb region of a hand. The hand wrap includes first and second elongated strips. The thumb ends of the strips are attached together and form a thumb pocket for receiving the thumb of the hand. The wrap ends of the strips wrap around a portion of the hand so as to secure the hand wrap to the hand with the aid of a releasable fastener located on one of the strips. A viscoelastic pad is disposed within the thumb pocket. A retaining layer is positioned over at least a portion of the viscoelastic pad and is attached to at least one of the strips for retaining the viscoelastic pad within the thumb pocket. The viscoelastic pad is preferably a continuous pad with a top region for positioning near the upper thumb knuckle and a bottom end for extending over a substantial portion of a thenar section of the palm.

Abstract: Protective padding primarily intended for use in sports gear. The pads include flexible, outer casings of porous, breathable, inelastic material overfilled with resilient, discrete beads of elastic material. The beads are initially in compressed states within the casing and place the outer, inelastic casing in tension. When a blow or force is applied, the beads are further compressed to absorb and dissipate the impact. Additionally, the applied blow or force will increase the tension in the outer casing to even further compress the elastic beads for better absorption and dissipation of the impact. In use, the porous pads are compressed and rebound to create a pumping effect that circulates air into and out of the pads drawing heat and perspiration from the athlete's body and keeping the athlete cool and dry. If desired, the pad can be secured directly to the athlete's jersey to enhance this pumping effect as well as the dissipation of the force of any impact.

Abstract: Protective pads for baseball players for protecting arms, hips, ribs and calves. The protective pads for baseball players include an arm guard for protecting an elbow and forearm of a user. The arm guard comprises a first domed member and a second domed member attached to a cloth is adapted for wrapping around an arm. The cloth has a fastening system thereon for binding the cloth around the user's arm. A rib guard protects a rib area of a user. The rib guard comprises a generally rectangular cloth adapted to fit around a chest an upper torso of a user having two protective shields on a side area of the user. The cloth has a fastening system thereon for binding the cloth around the user's chest. A hip guard protects a hip and thigh area of a user. The hip guard comprises a cloth adapted to wrap around a user's leg. The cloth has a fastening system thereon for binding the cloth around the user's thigh area.

Abstract: Deflector - Arm Protector provides protection to athletes participating in sports such as but not limited to baseball or softball. This arm protector wraps around the entire arm from the hand to the shoulder and is secured by velcro straps. This concept can be adapted to protect any vulnerable portion of the human body. It is comprised of padded material covered by a flexible plastic insert with varying geometric profiles fitted within a sleeve of elastic cloth type material of varying shapes depended on the required protective coverage for the arm. The impact force on the athlete's arm is greatly reduced due to the design profile (insert/pad assembly) load distribution, thus making it less painful when hit by the pitched baseball or softball.

Abstract: The present invention provides a puncture-resistant glove for protecting a hand comprising a palmar side and a dorsal side. The glove comprises a palmar portion designed to fit over the palmar side of the hand, the palmar portion being made of a puncture-resistant material comprising a plurality of layers of tightly woven base fabric having a density in excess of 80 threads per inch in at least the warp and fill directions and having warp yarn cover of at least 100% at the fill pick. The glove also comprises a dorsal portion designed to fit over at least part of the dorsal side of the hand, the dorsal portion being sewn to the palmar portion along seams located on a dorsal side of the glove.

Abstract: A pair of accessory protectors which are used to prevent skin exposure to extreme cold or snow. The protectors are each worn in combination over a users glove, or mitten, and coat sleeve simultaneously, and eliminate possible intrusion from snow which would otherwise intrude in between the wearers glove and coat sleeve.

Abstract: A hand glove having a series of generally parallel finger stall indentations. These finger stall indentations are used to receive a fishing leader line and to provide a firm gripping surface when the user's hand is closed in a closed fist manner. The individual indentations are formed in pad bases fixed to the finger stalls. Each indentation extends across the width of each pad base and is aligned in a generally straight line with an indentation in the other finger stalls. There are five such generally straight line indentations in the four finger stalls with each straight line of indentations being parallel to the other straight lines of the indentations. The indentation in the pad bases upper portion is opened at its top and closed by the material of the pad base at the bottom. The more indentations engaged by a gripped fishing leader line insures a greater amount of frictional contact to prevent the line from slipping out from glove and its indentations as the user's gloved hand is closed around the line.

Abstract: A drip catching glove construction 10 including a glove member 20 fabricated from a waterproof material 21 and having an elongated wrist portion 22. The wrist portion is provided with a collar unit 13 which includes a peripheral sponge member 40 and a peripheral skirt member 30 which surrounds the sponge member 40 and defines a liquid containment reservoir 35 having a throat which is at least partially obstructed by the sponge member 40. In addition, the invention also contemplates an absorbent wristlet construction 100 which includes a waterproof resilient wristband member 120 provided with an outer absorbent member 140 having a porous covering 142 that will admit and trap fluids.

Abstract: A glove for use in playing hockey is provided with ventilation holes extending through the glove to allow air to circulate directly to the skin of the hand in the glove. Segmented foam pads of the glove have cutaway sides substantially conforming to the shape of the holes. Preferably, the glove includes a floating cuff at the wrist for free yet protected movement of the wrist. Also preferably, the thumb, fingers, and palm have additional layers for reinforcement and enhanced gripping of a hockey stick.

Abstract: A goaltender's blocker has an articulated blocking pad made of segments attached to each other by means of hinges. One result of this construction is to allow the lower end of the blocking pad to pivot outwardly when pressed against the playing surface, so as to allow the goaltender to perform the paddle-down maneuver in a comfortable, ergonomically correct and technically sound manner.

Abstract: A device adapted to be circumferentially fitted around the forearm to alleviate symptoms of overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow. The device is an elongate band composed of two elongate arcuate compression plates detachably and adjustably linked end to end by flexible straps. Each of the compression plates has an inwardly concave skin contacting surface which, in operation, are in circumferent opposition on the forearm to compress the skin overlying the radial extensor and flexor muscles within the forearm transaxially disposed therebetween. When the band is circumferentially tensioned and fastened to encircle the forearm, only the discrete, anatomically opposed skin contacting surfaces of the compression plates press against the skin. The skin contacting surfaces of the two compression plates are positioned by the user to immediately overlie the extensor and flexor muscle mass respectively.