Abstract: A canine training device protects a helper's hand and arm while training a dog to bite and hold the arm of a human. The canine training device includes a sleeve which fits over the helper's arm and is shaped to correspond to the shape of the helper's forearm and hand. A bite bar is secured to an exterior surface of the sleeve and has a substantially wedge-shaped cross-section. A cover is arranged over the sleeve and the bite bar for grasping by the dog. The training device also includes a separate upper arm guard which is secured to the arm of the helper and covers the upper arm from the shoulder to the elbow. The bite bar is preferably adjustable on the sleeve to achieve different presentation angles for different wearers. The training device provides improved comfort and improved responsiveness due to the contoured shape of the training device sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a worker's hand and wrist, particularly from the power saws is used in a meat cutting or lumber cutting environment. The apparatus provides a generally planar armor plate covering the back of the wrist, hand and fingers. An insulating layer covers the lower surface of the armor plate. The armor plate is segmented into hingably related wrist, hand and finger plates. The finger plate may be compound, with separately hinged index finger and outer finger plates. A glove, worn by the user, is connected to the armor plate by a plurality of adjustable straps.

Abstract: A arm warming sleeve for keeping an athlete's arm warm when they are out of the action. The inventive device includes a cylindrical sleeve having an open upper and a lower end. The cylindrical sleeve is dimensioned for receiving a throwing arm of a wearer. The cylindrical sleeve has an inner fleece layer, an intermediate plastic layer, and an outer fleece layer. The open lower end has hook and loop fasteners disposed around an outer periphery thereof. A glove portion is dimensioned for being worn on a hand of the wearer. The glove portion has an opening for receiving the hand therethrough. The opening has hook and loop fasteners disposed on an interior periphery thereof for engaging the hook and loop fasteners of the open lower end of the cylindrical sleeve. A shoulder flap is secured to the open upper end of the cylindrical sleeve. The shoulder flap is dimensioned for covering a front and rear of the wearers shoulder.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a one-piece, lightweight shield for covering the top half of a person's forearm and the entire hand made into a fist clenched around a chisel or other tool. An opening is formed in the shield near the hand end to allow the tool to be grasped by the person's hand while wearing the shield. Straps are provided to attach the shield to the forearm. The shield may be made of shatter-resistant plastic or other durable, lightweight material.

Abstract: A protective wrist guard assembly having a pair of wrist guard glove assemblies connected to respective right and left forearm/wrist/hand of a skateboard or snowboard rider. Each wrist guard glove assembly is provided with a protective main glove assembly having a wrist support guard assembly mounted therein. The protective main glove assembly resembles a conventional snowboard or ski glove assembly having 1) a main glove body member; 2) an exterior anchor assembly secured to the main glove body member; 3) an interior wrist guard anchor assembly for securing the wrist support guard assembly within the main glove body member; and 4) a glove insert member mounted within the main glove body member and adapted to receive a wrist and hand section of the snowboard rider therein.

Abstract: A protective pad for the human elbow is formed from a layer of flexible, resilient padding material having a width and a length. The length of the padded material is divided into generally forward and rearward sections by a line which extends across the padding material's width. The forward section overlays the forearm and the rearward section overlays the user's upper arm. A hole located along the line is formed in the padded material and receives the user's elbow when the padded material is secured to the arm. The padding material bends along the line in response to bending of the user's arm. A securement strap is coupled to the layered padding material and is used to secure the padding material to the user's arm. Because the protective padding surrounds the user's elbow, the elbow is protected from impact while the protective pad is maintained in position on the user's arm.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thumb protector for a protective athletic glove, such as used in hockey, lacrosse, and motorcycle racing. The thumb protector involves two elements secured dorsally to the thumb stall and thumb receiving area of the glove, which cooperate to allow opposable thumb movement while still providing superior protection against external blows and injury due to hyper-extension and over-extension. As another aspect of the invention, the thumb-piece of the thumb protector is ergonomically configured to approximate the contour the metacarpalphalangeal joint will typically assume when the wearer is lightly gripping an athletic stick or handlebar.

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: A hand and forearm protector having a sleeve with a primary opening at one end and at another end a discrete finger opening and a discrete thumb opening also includes a longitudinal opening disposed along the sleeve. The longitudinal opening extends from a point directly adjacent a juncture 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 zipper is included that extends from the juncture of the sleeve that overlies the carpal bones and radius and the zipper 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 one-piece wrap-around wrist guard is provided that includes a plurality of flexible plastic supports or stays positioned above and below the wrist. The wrap-around support structure helps absorb and distribute forces from a fall rather than transmitting them to the wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder.

Abstract: The snowboarding wrist protection device described contains a grip having a generally cylindrical body around which a snowboarder's hand clenches to make a fist. The forward edge of the grip may contain ridges and the back edge of the grip may be convex to aid the snowboarder in holding the protection device. Additionally, the top and bottom portions of the grip may extend outwardly from the hand held portion of the grip to further aid secure holding of the device. In the event of a fall, the snowboarder's hand remains clenched around the protection device. As such, the hands and fingers are precluded from being outstretched and are therefore not subject to reverse extension injury.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glove for protecting the hand against cuts, consisting of a lattice of interwoven rings, in particular of metallic rings, with at least one closure clement which is elastic.

Abstract: An ergonomic hand covering and grip enhancer (1) adapted to be worn by a person to provide protection, support and enhanced gripping capabilities is described herein. In an alternative embodiment (100), the construction is formed to fit the wearer in a continuum with the contour of the palm wherein the fit is sustained throughout expansion and contraction of the hand without bunching or interfering with the hand's movement or sensitivity.

Abstract: A hand protection device for at least partially absorbing and distributing impact forces is disclosed. The hand protection device includes a deformable metal plate capable of covering and conforming to at least a portion of the back side of an individual's hand. The device is designed for use on the back side of an athletic glove.

Abstract: A wrist guard to protect against injury to a person's hand or wrist when engaging in active sports. The guard comprises a body having a palm portion which carries a palm splint, a wrist portion having a cuff edge which fits about the user's wrist, and a flap portion which carries an elongated strap. The body carries a back splint secured to its backside as well as a thumbhole which fits about the user's thumb. Fasteners are provided for releasably fastening both the flap portion and the strap in a closed position about the user's wrist. The outer edge of the flap portion is configured so that when in a closed position it is substantially out of restraining relationship with the little finger side of the user's hand to enable the hand to laterally flex.

Abstract: A wrist guard is disclosed having first and second rigid members to be positioned over the back and front, respectively of a user's hand. The first and second rigid members are joined by flexible straps to permit an adjustment of a spacing between the first and second rigid member. Each of the first and second rigid members are symmetrical along the longitudinal axes of the first and second rigid members such that the wrist guard can be worn on either the left or right hand of a user without interfering with the flexing of the fingers or thumb of the user.

Abstract: An improved street sport impact absorbing shield including ball bearings positioned along the outer surface of the shield for providing a rolling impact surface upon a fall to translate a tangential moment of impact. The recesses include sockets or channels for retaining the ball bearings along the outer surface and allowing rotary motion in every direction upon impact.

Abstract: A protective joint guard for use in contact sports particularly adapted for providing maximum protection and mobility over jointed body parts. The protective guard comprises a multiplicity of identical graduated interlocking rigid segments connected directly to one another by a pivot fastener and stop pin connection. The protective joint guard can be used as the joint portion of protective wear such as a leg guard by simply connecting a thigh guard and shin guard to opposing ends of the multiplicity of segments, in which case the protective joint guard is used to protect the knee from impact. The thigh guard, shin guard and joint guard are all made of a rigid material each having interior and exterior shells. To provide protection against contact with the interior shell, and to provided added cushion and comfort for the wearer, a first pad is detachably affixed to the interior shell of the thigh guard, said first pad extends the entire length of the joint guard.

Abstract: The protective hand and wrist guard includes a front portion which is substantially rigid. The front portion includes a first section which extends over the inner wrist area of the user. A second section extends therefrom and curves over the heel area of the hand and into the palm area, extending upwardly to an upper end which extends across the hand just below the base of the fingers. One side edge curves partially around a lower edge of the hand, while an opposing edge curves below the base of the thumb and includes an outwardly extending portion which at its free end curves partially around an upper edge of the hand between the forefinger and the thumb. A protective pad is attached to the inner surface of the front portion, while straps at the upper and lower ends secure the article firmly on the user.

Abstract: A hockey goaltender's glove is described, in which the outer cuff thereof is divided into three segments, namely a central segment and two lateral segments, and in which the central segment is connected to the lateral segments along edges thereof, via elastic webbing. The central segment thus may be readily flexed outwardly and away from the lateral segments, thereby providing improved flexibility of the cuff, to improve the goaltender's ability to smother the puck, without unduly sacrificing protection of the wrist and forearm area.

Abstract: An improved body protection pad which can be formed to protect a variety of body parts from impact, constructed with a rigid central layer and having a soft outer covering which absorbs impacts and disperses energy. This softer outer layer protects the wearer of the pad, as well as protects the impacting object or person. An inner cushioning layer is also provided between the pad wearer and the rigid central layer. An abrasion resistant coating can also be added over the soft covering. When used for contact sports such as football, this pad construction is effective in preventing injuries resulting when the pad is used as a striking object. The covering may be applied in segmented pieces or as a continuous layer over both sides of the rigid central layer. The central layer can be solid or can form a frame-like structure.

Abstract: A lightweight, padded, washable multi-purpose hand protector comprising a fingerless half glove for baseball players, football players, boxers and martial artists to protect the hands and knuckles.

Abstract: A wrist guard for protecting a wearer's wrist includes a first rigid brace and a second rigid brace. The first rigid brace is sized and positioned to oppose a palm of a user. The second rigid brace is sized and positioned to oppose an upper surface of the user's lower arm. The braces are hinged together and restricted from upward pivotal movement of the first brace relative to the second brace beyond a point of maximum upward bending.

Abstract: A protective hand covering for adhering to the user's hand. Pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the back surface of a sheet of thin flexible film, which is shaped to cover a protected area of the user's hand. The pressure-sensitive adhesive provides a sufficiently strong bond to prevent the hand covering from being inadvertently dislodged, but a sufficiently weak bond to allow the hand covering to be removed without injuring the user. The film is sufficiently impervious to contaminates to prevent the transfer of contaminates from the substance or object being handled to the user and vice versa.

Abstract: A cushion for absorbing impacts from baseballs and the like. The cushion is worn beneath a glove, and comprises a base panel fabricated from leather and an absorbent panel fabricated from foam rubber. That portion formed by foam rubber overlies the upper palm of the user's hand. The leather panel extends over one finger just sufficiently far to support a band encircling that finger. The band immobilizes the cushion when worn. The band is an open loop closed by hook and loop material, thereby enabling adjustment of the circumference of the band when closed. The leather panel extends laterally to the side of the palm at which point a tether is attached. The tether retains the novel cushion together with a particular glove.

Abstract: A sleeve for the keeping dry of arms, legs, hands or feet while washing, bathing and/or showering of upper and lower section, with the lower section being composed of a waterproof material stretchable in both longitudinal and latitudinal planes, and with the upper section being composed of a waterproof material exhibiting a substantial adherence characteristic, and including an elastic band for sealing-off the upper section when in use.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an air-permeable buffering structure for protecting the body from being hurt while rubbing with a coarse surface. The buffering structure according to the present invention includes a plurality of buffering pads arranged in a stratified way, and a plurality of through holes, each of which is located among several buffering pads for permeating therethrough the air. According to the present invention, the number of the through holes can be up to a great quantity for ensuring sufficient air to permeate therethrough without weakening the buffering structure. In addition, the plurality of buffering pads are arranged in such a particular way so that little things such as gravel will not get into the chink between the body and the buffering structure from the through holes.

Abstract: A protective glove for ice hockey and similar sports has padding for the hand region, wrist region, and at least in part for the forearm region, this padding being provided with elements promoting mobility of the joints. The padding is designed in the region of contact between the thumb and index finger in such a way that when the hand grips the shaft of a hockey stick the edges of the padding fit together substantially without gaps while leaving an opening for the shaft of the stick. The padding for the index, middle, ring, and little fingers is formed of one part which is movable in the proximal phalangeal region and is guided by only one finger and is divided transversely to the longitudinal direction of the fingers by one or more notches.

Abstract: A multi-layered barrier glove having high tactility and dexterity characteristics includes an outer shell fabricated from relatively flexible and durable material, and a barrier insert disposed underneath the shell and fabricated from gas permeable, liquid impermeable material. An inner layer or insert may further be provided for adding comfort to the wearer. Specifically, the outer shell is a knit glove made out of aramid fibers for providing durability, cut resistance, and fire resistance identified by non-melt and non-flammable properties. The barrier insert is fabricated from porous polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") that is shaped to fit inside the outer shell. The barrier insert provides the user with the barrier protection to protect the user's skin, while still maintaining the breathability.

Abstract: A heat resistant limb brace (10) comprising a flexible liner (12) to be worn about the skin (14) on a limb (16) of a person (18). An insulation jacket (20) is affixed to the flexible liner (12) to protect the skin (14) from heat, so that the skin (14) will not burn. A non-slip cover (22) is attached to the insulation jacket (20), to prevent items (24) placed against the non-slip cover (22) from sliding off.

Abstract: An extended protective article capable of covering an upper extremity of a wearer from the hand and up to a region near the axilla, and providing protection from fluids from its distal to its proximal ends; the protective article can be formed of a single material or two components of dissimilar materials; a method for constructing the protective article is also provided.

Abstract: A snow removal device for rapidly removing large amounts of snow from the top surfaces of an automobile. The snow removal device includes a mitt element that receives a person's hand and a portion of the arm to a point in between the elbow and the shoulder. The mitt element is affixed to the rear surface of a plow structure, wherein the mitt element retains the hand so that the palm of the hand faces the rear surface of the plow structure. The mitt element and the plow structure combine to retain a person's arm in a manner that prevents the arm from bending at the elbow. The plow structure has a substantially planar front surface that displaces snow as it moves across the top surfaces of an automobile. The bottom of the plow structure is configured so that is can conform to the changing contours of the automobile without scratching any finished surface that the plow structure may encounter.

Abstract: A protective glove is made of fabric of interwoven metal rings. The metal rings are interwoven in such a way that the fabric is substantially more flexible, without forming folds, in a longitudinal direction (L) than in a perpendicular direction thereto. The longitudinal direction (L) is the longitudinal direction of the fingers. The protective glove is further provided in the area of the wrist with a slot oriented towards the fingers and bridged by a closing strip arranged on the glove. The closing strip is also made of interwoven metal rings and is interwoven with the glove.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective guard for use during sports such as snowboarding. It comprises a substantially rigid dipartite sleeve adapted to receive the distal forearm, wrist and proximal portion of a hand; thumb receiving region at one end of the sleeve to receive and partially surround the base of the thumb of a user and retaining straps to hold the sleeve on the arm of a user.

Abstract: An apparatus for cradling a baby with an arm comprising a padded biceps cuff for surrounding the upper arm, a padded forearm cuff for surrounding the forearm, and a connecting strap for connecting the padded biceps cuff to the padded forearm cuff to create a dual-cuff infant support cushion to provide comfort and support for an infant's head, and protection against problems associated with cradling a baby including tiredness, soreness, stiffness, and reduced blood flow to the arm on which the baby's head rests.

Abstract: A waterproof sports glove comprises a pair of superposed flexible pieces of substantially water-impervious material connected and sealed together along the marginal edge portions thereof to define a glove body having an open lower section configured to receive therethrough the hand of a user during use of the glove. The glove body is provided with two finger sections separated from one another by a cut-out portion, and each of the finger sections comprises at least one finger compartment for receiving therein at least one finger of the user's hand. A web of a substantially water-impervious material is disposed within the cut-out portion and interconnects the two finger sections.

Abstract: There is disclosed a partial glove for use on the hand of a wearer inside a conventional baseball catching glove. The glove is constructed of a textile material, preferably a stretchable textile material such as LYCRA spandex material, and is double layered on at least the palm (front) side, with a thin layer of resilient material interposed between the aforesaid two textile layers for impact protection of the wearer. The textile portion of the glove preferably surrounds only the proximal portions of the first (index) and second fingers of the wearer, with the thumb, third and fourth fingers fully uncovered. The thin layer of resilient material extends over at least the palm of the wearer and the front surface of the proximal portions of the first index and second fingers. In this manner, the wearer obtains the impact protection afforded by the thin resilient layer, without significant restriction of mobility or reduction in tactility.

Abstract: A knitted individual protective gear such as, a glove, muff or mitt for example, to guard an upper limb against mechanical risks, particularly cutting and/or abrasion, is characterized in that,the yarn (2) of high physical resistance with which the individual protective gear is knitted is a fiber core (3) surrounded by an outer fiber covering (4);fibers of the core (3) have a selected color;fibers of the covering (4) have a color chosen to be distinct from that of the core (3);cuts and/or abrasion alter the covering (4) on a permanent basis, allowing the core (3) to be seen, so that the larger the alteration, the closer the shade of the altered parts will be to the color of the core (3), in order for the gear to have an indicator of the protection performance in the gear's current state.

Abstract: A protective device for mitigating the risks and hazards of fractures and injuries to the wrist and forearm that is intended to be utilized by individuals who participate in skating activities or other sports played on hard surfaces. The device has semi-rigid splint members which are fastened above and below the wearer's forearm and extend from the palm area of the hand longitudinally along the forearm toward the elbow. The palm area of the device includes an arched portion of the splint member which defines a space for containing a shock absorber which cushions the impact of a fall, thereby alleviating the extent of injury to the wrist and forearm areas. The palm area also includes a spring for transmitting the force of a fall along the extremity of the forearm splint members and the palmar portion of the protective device. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, splint members which lie along the palmar of the forearm slide relative to each other for additional impact and injury mitigation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses debris-resistant or intrusion-resistant hosiery, particularly a sock. The sock generally includes a flexible main sleeve member with an opening at one end thereof, a hollow body portion, and a resilient gripping member substantially surrounding the opening and adapted to attach the sock to the user. The sock includes a flexible, protective sleeve member coupled to the hollow body portion with the protective sleeve member including an opening at one end and elastic attaching members surrounding the opening and adapted to secure the protective sleeve member to footwear or the like. The footwear protecting sock of the present invention has particular applications for construction boots, snow boots and casts.

Abstract: A body shielding device having an elongate tube constructed of flexible, water-resistant sheet material. The tube has a diameter large enough to allow a limb to be inserted through the tube. The tube preferably has a permanent crease running along the length of the tube so as to allow a sidewall of the tube to be easily folded over itself as needed to accomodate varying limb sizes. Fastening strips are provided on the outer surface of the tube to provide convenient means by which to secure the tube tightly around the limb in the folded-over position.

Abstract: A ball catching apparatus has a a thumb inserting portion and first and second cover members provided on a non-ball-catching side of the apparatus for forming the thumb inserting portion. The first cover member includes an extension portion extending along a direction of inserting the thumb. The second cover member is provided at least around the extension portion. The thumb inserting portion is formed by connecting the first and second cover members to each other at the extension portion, with the first cover member covering at least a portion of the second cover member.

Abstract: An upper arm blocker pad for the lead arm of a goalkeeper which provides impact protection from high velocity hockey pucks in the sense that the conventional back pad provides such protection for the hand and forearm, and further provides deflection control of impacting pucks similarly to that achievable with a conventional back pad. The upper arm blocker pad is generally composed of an upper arm pad member for protectively covering the upper arm, an elbow pad member for protectively covering the elbow, a pivot member for pivotally connecting the upper arm pad member to the elbow pad member, and a connection member for connecting the upper arm pad member and the elbow pad member to the lead arm of the goalkeeper in a selectively releasable manner.

Abstract: A hand and wrist protector for skaters has two rigid formed plates which are securely strapped to the wrist with wide hook and loop straps. A first plate extends from the wrist down to a palm portion with a concave inner surface and a hard abrasion resistant outer surface. A second plate extends from the wrist down to a dorsal hand portion with a convex inner surface which prevents hyperextension of the wrist joint. The inner surfaces are covered with a resilient moisture absorbing surface. The palm portion and dorsal hand portions are free of attachment at their anterior and lateral edges so that the thumb and fingers are unrestrained and perspiration is more readily evaporated.

Abstract: An arm sling for supporting an arm holding a baby. The arm sling includes a shoulder loop and an arm strap extending from the shoulder loop. The end of the arm strap is detachably fastened to the front of the shoulder loop with Velcro to make an arm support loop having an adjustable length for supporting the arm holding the baby. When not in use, the arm sling may be folded and squeezed into a compact bundle and stowed in a pants pocket.

Abstract: A limb protector which attaches to a limb and protects it from injury due to impact. The limb protector remains securely positioned on the limb, has a plurality of protective compartments for dissipating impact, and is positionable immediately adjacent to a joint without causing any interference with the joint's movement. The limb protector includes a main body member having opposing edges which define a length of the main body member. The main body member also has a protective compartment, which defines an interior cavity in which an insert member is positioned. An elongated attachment strap fastens the main body member to a limb, and has two opposing ends. A front edge extends across the width of the main body member between the opposing side edges and has an arcuate concave shape across the width of the main body member.

Abstract: A dispensable, disposable reversible forearm protector is made up from continuous webs of composite material. Each of two laminated webs, comprised of a layer of soft, absorbent paper toweling or the like and a moisture impermeable layer of thermoplastic or similar material, is arranged face-to-face with the other and joined by heat sealing or other means along generally transverse strip-like bonding areas of the web to form rectangular or trapezoidal segments of the web. Lines of weakness running along the strip-like bonding areas allow successive segments to be detached from the web. Each segment forms a flat, tubular element, which is expandable to circular form so as to receive the hand and forearm of a user. The device may be easily turned inside-out, so that the respective layers of absorbent material and moisture impermeable material may be placed on the inside or the outside as desired.

Abstract: A protective garment for protecting portions of an extremity of the body includes a longitudinally openable, modified tubular-like body with a cuff connected to each end of the body. One of the two cuffs is circumferentially closed and the other cuff of the two cuffs is circumferentially openable. A pull is provided, on the closed cuff, for manupilating the open garment. A zipper connected along the longitudinal opening of the body and the opening in the circumference of the openable cuff is provided so that the body and the openable cuff may be closed. Each cuff is fabricated from a stretchable material for securing the garment to the extremity.

Abstract: A protective batting glove having finger portions for covering the fingers and hand of an individual, the glove includes a cushioned shield engaged to the glove proximate to the back of the hand of the individual such that the shield is concealed to provide the appearance of a conventional unprotected batting glove.

Abstract: An insert for surgical glove has a flexible, generally planar member which includes material that attenuates x-rays or other ionizing radiation. The insert can be attached to a medical practitioner's hand to protect the medical practitioner against undesirable radiation during the performance of medical procedures without limiting the dexterity or tactile sensitivity of the fingers. The low profile of the planar member allows a surgical glove to be worn over the insert to maintain a sterile environment during medical procedures. The radiation-inhibiting material may include a plurality of lead-vinyl sheets held in a sheath. The sheath is removably insertable into a cloth pocket to form the flexible planar member. The member is attached to the medical practitioner's hand by using an adjustable strap.