Abstract: The said invention as described is a protective covering protecting the back of the hand and forearm, while leaving the palm, fingers, and thumb uncovered to be used. The loops around the forefinger, pinky finger and thumb secure the protection in place on the back of the hand. The fastener at the inner wrist provides the protection with comfortable bending of the wrist. The fasteners along the length of the forearm secure the invention around the forearm. The protection can be put on quickly and solely, therefore to be useful and practical.

Abstract: A padded garment covering at least a portion of a body part including gloves, mittens, boots, pants, sweaters and other wearing apparel. A garment panel for forming an outer surface of the garment includes at least first and second panel members. Each of the first and second panel members includes a panel section and a seam tolerance section. Each panel section and seam tolerance section is separated by a seam location. Padding protects at least a portion of a body part. A chamber member is coupled to the first and second panel members at their respective seam locations to create a chamber for containing the padding positioned proximate to the outer surface of the garment. A coupling, such as sewn seam or heat sealed seam is used to join the chamber member and the seam locations of the first and second panel members. The chamber member is joined to the garment panel between the seam locations of the first and second panel members.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a body protector for sportsmen which allows prespiration from the sportsman's skin to be evaporated while the body protector is being worn. The protector takes the form of shoulder pads, a shin pad or a forearm pad. The protectors are molded from resiliently compressible plastic material and provided with a plurality of protrusions on their inner surface(s).

Abstract: A water proof member protects casts, splints, or other appliances or surgical dressings from water damage. A combination of a securing member and straps secure the member and provide a water proof seal between the water proof member and the wearer.

Abstract: A glove having the thumb pocket connected to the finger portion so as to restrict movement of the thumb portion away from the rest of the glove thereby preventing damage to certain ligaments of the user's thumb should the thumb be bent abnormally.

Abstract: A protective device for the throwing hand of a baseball catcher. The device is used with a catcher's leg protector that is mounted on the catcher's leg that corresponds to his throwing hand. The device comprises at least one substantially rigid member that is supported on the leg protector and has as least one portion that extends away from the leg of the catcher to permit placement of at least part of the throwing hand of the catcher between the leg of the catcher and one portion of the device, so that such portion of the device is interposed between pitched balls and the throwing hand of the catcher.

Abstract: A solar radiation protecting device for protecting the forearm and perhaps a portion of an upper arm of an individual when the arm of that individual projects outwardly of a vehicle window while the passenger or driver is seated within the vehicle. This protective device will protect against excessive solar radiation exposure when the arm is so projected beyond the window of the vehicle and thereupon exposed to solar radiation. The protecting device comprises a flexible fabric covering which extends over at least a portion of the forearm of the individual and also permits air exposure to the skin while worn. Strap means are located on the flexible fabric covering for releasably securing the fabric covering to the forearm of the individual.

Abstract: An article of protective upperwear clothing which includes protective shielding connected to a forearm section of the sleeve. The protective shielding generally includes a patch and concealed elongated strips of protective material which absorb the force of a bowstring after an arrow has been fired.

Abstract: A protective structure for keeping a golfer's hands and golf club grip dry in the rain combining a golf jacket and an extension member extending from one of said jacket's sleeves over the golfer's hand and club with a slit defined in the side of the extension member through which the golfer can insert his other hand to grasp the club grip.

Abstract: The garment for use by athlete for retaining body heat adjacent to the arm and shoulder muscles and the major muscles utilized while throwing an object. The throwing motion utilizes the upper back and torso muscles in addition to the shoulder and arm muscles. Thus, it is desirable to retain body heat on these muscles to prevent them from "tightening up" while the athlete is idle, such as between innings of a baseball game.

Abstract: A golf glove that is adapted to preclude movement of the end of a golf club in a golfer's hand during the swing, and especially during the uppermost portion of the swing, is disclosed. The golf glove securely holds the ends of the fourth and fifth fingers in place around the grip of a golf club through the use of a fastening means that keeps the ends of the fourth and fifth fingers in a set position with respect to the palm of the hand in the area of the flexor brevis pollicus muscle of the hand.

Abstract: A sleeveless shirt and a detachable cut-resistant full length protective sleeve. The sleeveless shirt has a neck, a front panel, a back panel, a yoke panel and two elongated tabs secured to the yoke panel, one on each shoulder of the wearer. The tabs each have fasteners which are one part of a two part fastening system. The detachable cut-resistant sleeve has a tightening system, a placket and the second part of the fastening system. The fastening system is utilized to connect the detachable sleeve to the sleeveless shirt. The combination is utilized to protect the wearer's arm from injury while the wearer is engaged in activities in the meat packing industry.

Abstract: An apparatus having a portion of shock absorbing material disposed adjacent to front side of a joint. The shock absorbing material can be configured and dimensioned so as to cushion the respective movements of the bones immediately next to the joint towards each other. In a preferred embodiments the shock absorbing material is attached to a glove and a disposed adjacent a middle joint of one or more forefingers. An apparatus comprising a portion of rigid material disposed adjacent a back side of a joint, wherein the rigid material is provided a bending means so as to allow the rigid material to bend in a manner approximating the natural bending of the joint and the bending means is configured and dimensioned so as to prevent bending of the rigid material to an extend which would be an unnatural bending of the joint. The shock absorbing material and the rigid material can be disposed adjacent opposite sides of the same joint.

Abstract: A buoyancy compensator includes detachable pockets which are removably attached to one or more flaps of the buoyancy compensator. The pockets can have different colors, designs, or indicia so that the appearance of the buoyancy compensator can be varied as desired. Each pocket includes a hook and loop fastener which can be attached to a hook and loop fastener on the associated strap.

Abstract: Sports player protective equipment having a system of protective padding members, and of a scale-type configuration having one section of protective padding overlapping an adjacent section of protective padding. The padding sections overlap one another and include a sliding extension member, the end of which is secured to an approximate midsection of an adjacent padding section so as to allow sliding movement of one padding section relative to an adjacent padding section. This sliding movement allows for expansion, contraction and rotation of the entire arm protective padding, which provides improved freedom of movement with greatly increased capability of bending of an arm. Advantageously, the arm protective padding sections are capable of extension, contraction and rotation with respect to each other without diminishing protective capability. Therefore, a single chest protector fits different sizes of players due to the extension and contraction capabilities of the arms.

Abstract: A support band is disclosed having elastic portions and hook and loop fastener portions for encircling a portion of a wearer's body. One hook segment is positioned adjacent to the terminating end of the band and another hook segment is positioned intermediate between the starting and terminating ends of the band. One portion of the loops is positioned adjacent the starting end of the band and another portion of the loops is positioned intermediate between the starting and terminating ends of the band. The band forms a tubular support device encircling the body portion wherein the intermediate hook segment engages the starting end portion of the loops after the initial wrap of the band to form an anchor point, and the terminating end hook segment engages an intermediate portion of the loops upon final wrapping of the band, said wrappings being made with the band under tension.

Abstract: A sleeve to be worn by a sports player, such as a baseball pitcher, is disclosed herein for covering the favored pitching arm of the player and the sleeve includes a pair of inside pockets located adjacent to the elbow and shoulder joint areas intended to be kept warm. The pockets insertably receive a therapeutic pack, either an electrical heating device or a cold pack as desired. The sleeve is attached to a partial torso covering portion to which securement straps are attached for releasably retaining the sleeve and torso covering portion on the body of the player.

Abstract: A protective glove of flexible, resilient foam material has a rear portion partially encircling the wrist and held thereto by a releasable circumferential elastic strap and a front portion, including a knuckle covering thickened portion and a downwardly extending finger covering portion, held in place by a laterally extending palm strap. The inside surface of the finger portion includes a ladder-like member having first and second elongated laterally extending bands joined at intermediate points by three cross-member bands which define two loops through which second and third fingers pass to draw the front and rear portions together to tighten the glove when making a fist. One band is attached to the glove to form an integral part of the inner surface of the finger portion, and has ends extending beyond the cross-members. The other band is raised above the inner surface and has free floating end appendages beyond the cross-member junctures which assist in grasping and distribution of glove tightening forces.

Abstract: A protective cuff for preventing, when working with liquid material at a level above one's shoulders, the liquid material from flowing down onto the person working with the material is constituted by an outwardly open, funnel-like collar (1) of a relatively large rigidity at the inner end thereof somewhat yieldingly carried by a holder (2) forming a bottom for the collar and having a radially inner, axially elongated portion (5) of a soft material and of a relatively small thickness directly enclosing the user's forearm.

Abstract: An under-cuff protective device is formed to be placed and retained between a restraining device, such as handcuffs or leg-cuffs, and the detainee. The device includes a flexible base member of a length to substantially encircle the limb, generally at the wrist or ankle. Two wall members are attached to the outside of the base member in longitudinally spaced relationship, separated so as to permit the restraining device to fit between the wall members and snugly about the base member. The wall members form a wall-like structure which retains the restraining device in place on the base member. A preferred means of forming each wall member is by longitudinally folding a portion of the base member over onto its outside surface and attaching it there. The base member is fastened about the detainee's limb using two flexible connecting straps. Hook and loop fastening means are preferred.

Abstract: A medical garment for covering a patient's arms and shoulders. The medical garment includes first and second sleeves which are adapted to enclose the arms and shoulders of the patient and which are releasably joined together by respective elongated straps, and one of the sleeves is operable to open thereby allowing therapeutic or diagnostic procedures to take place without requiring removal of the medical garment.

Abstract: A protective mitten for use by a hockey goalkeeper which has a catching portion separate from but interconnected with a gripping portion. The catching portion is shaped so as to enable a hockey puck to be caught and held therein. The gripping portion offers a better grip on the handle of a hockey stick than can be achieved by trying to grasp the handle in the catching portion.

Abstract: An arm protector for mechanics or other workers is provided which is relatively lightweight and comfortable during prolonged wear. The tubular sleeve-like device covers the hand and arm and includes a knitted metallic outer layer for protection against burns or other injuries as may occur with inadvertent contact with a engine manifold or other heated objects. The fingers are positioned through apertures in the distal end of the protector thus preventing any loss of manual dexterity by the user.

Abstract: A limb protector device is set forth formed with an arcuate convex shield including a coextensive laminated sheet of padding adhered to an interior surface of the shield. The shield includes a "U" shaped anchor secured along coextensively with one elongate edge of the shield spaced parallel from a "V" shaped clamp formed with a serrated clamping edge positioned coextensively with a second edge of the shield about an exterior face of the shield. An elastomeric band is positionable within the "V" shaped clamp to accommodate an initial adjustment of an individual's limb to be encompassed by the device. A "U" shaped clip is secured at a distal end of the band and is securable to the "U" shaped anchor for securement about the aforenoted individual.

Abstract: A pad for preventing skin abrasions at the joints of persons having impaired mobility is disclosed comprising a substantially round pad means having a concave shape and inner and outer sides, a peripheral edge, and a central portion. The outer side of the pad means is comprised of a canvas-like material, and a pad element having the texture of wool fleece and having a central portion comprises the inner side of the pad means and is secured to the canvas-like material. A second pad means is secured to the central portion of the pad element. Elongated strap portions extend in opposite directions from the pad means with outer ends terminating beyond the periphery of the pad means. Suitable fasteners are secured to the outer ends of the strap portions. The strap portions and the second pad means are comprised of foam rubber. A plurality of ventilation holes are provided in the pad means and the pad element.

Abstract: This invention relates to an article of clothing which can be worn by athletes to protect their arm muscles, or lower leg muscles, from the damaging affects of cold air or cold wind. This pull on and off sleeve, helps to prevent muscles from tightening or cramping, by eliminating exposure to cold air and wind. This invention does not press upon arm or leg muscles, or restrict elbow motion in any way. The athletic sleeve, which can be removed in less than one second, is so small that it can be carried in any pocket.

Abstract: An improved protective device for the arm of a person receiving blows from a participant in martial arts activities or the like. The device includes a main body portion formed of a resilient, conformable material such as a closed cell polyvinyl chloride foam and a pliable coating of polyvinyl chloride or the like. The main body portion has an enlarged main section, an outwardly extending hand section and an inwardly extending elbow section. The hand and elbow sections are circumferentially displaced with respect to each other. Straps secure the main body portion to the arm of a wearer. Hand pieces secure opposite edges of the device at the hand portion for being gripped by the wearer and to assist in correct placement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment shaped to fit bodily extremities, such as the hand, that has a sleeve extending up the extremity. The sleeve is provided with an integral sealing device to close the open end of the sleeve and form a container after being turned inside-out during removal. The garment is removed from the extremity and simultaneously turned inside-out, after which it is sealed with the sealing device. The invention may be adapted for use on either the hands or the feet. In one form the invention is in the shape of a glove, having a widened sleeve, extending at least part way up the arm. The outer portion of one side of the sleeve is provided with an adhesive band such that when the glove is removed, the adhesive band is on the inner portion and may be sealed to the opposite side of the sleeve to form a bag container for disposal.

Abstract: A protective sports glove for hockey, lacrosse, or the like, having a first elongated padded wart provided on the lateral exposed region of the glove proximate the forefinger and thumb receiving portions. The first padded wart is split into two sections which flexibly are joined together by an elastic insert member. A second padded wart is provided adjacent the first padded wart. The first and second padded warts provide protection of the lateral region of the forefinger and hand, and the flexible insert member of the first padded wart maintains sufficient flexiblity of the glove to allow a user comfortably and effectively to grip a hockey or lacrosse stick.

Abstract: A disposable anterior lower leg guard to reduce injury to the anterior lower leg area of a patient comprising an inner corrugated shock absorbing protective member disposed within an outer relatively soft enclosure to be worn over and protect the anterior leg area of a patient.

Abstract: A device for protecting limb joints which is generally in the form of a tubular member that can be easily slipped onto a limb joint. The tubular member includes upper and lower sections connected to each other so as to form an open ended cavity therebetween. The lower section is generally hourglass shaped and is made of a stretchable elastic material. The upper section includes crossover pieces and is also made of a stretchable elastic material. A protective cushion corresponding in size to the lower section is disposed in the cavity. Only the ends of the cushion are stitched to the lower section so as to create a pocket between the cushion and the lower section. A resilient reinforcing pad is removably secured in the pocket.

Abstract: A preformed flock lined rubber-like glove has its cuff folded back to expose the flocked lining and is mounted in a rotating support. A spray nozzle deposits a band of the hot-melt adhesive on the flocked lining of the exposed and rotating cuff. The hot-melt adhesive is a combination of a hot-melt adhesive resin and a uniform dispersion of small particles which create heat in the presence of a high frequency magnetic field. The hot-melt adhesive is allowed to solidify to a solid mass. The glove is telescoped downwardly onto a polyethylene sleeve supported on a rigid form and the cuff is unfolded to place the adhesive into engagement with the sleeve. A high frequency unit includes a high frequency coil having a pair of conducting bars at least one of which is movable. The glove and sleeve subassembly is clamped between the conducting bars and the coil is energized from a high frequency source. The fine particles are activated to heat the hot-melt band simultaneously with application of pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective wrist band having a composite body adapted to extend around a wearer's wrist and having complementary connector means on opposite ends for releasably holding the band around the wrist. The wrist band body has an inner layer of a porous, absorbent, fabric material and a significantly thicker shock-absorbing outer layer of a resilient, fluid-impervious, rubber-like closed cell material.

Abstract: A free-hand tubular towel has at its upper end an elastic band for encircling and gripping a user's arm at a location above or slightly below the elbow and has an enlarged lower end portion that drapes loosely over the user's hand and can be reverse-folded over the upper end portion to uncover the hand. The lower end portion can be secured in retracted position over the tubular upper end portion of the towel by interengagement of coacting patches of a hook-and-pile fastener, one being located near the upper end of the towel and the other being located near the lower end of the towel.

Abstract: A knee protector covers the front of the knee, and extends rearwardly on both sides to protect against mechanical damage to the knee. The protector has foamed padding towards the leg for both comfort and mechanical protection, and a somewhat rigid outer shell to provide strength. For comfort as the leg is flexed, the front of the knee protector has a line about which the rigid shell can move, so that two sections of the shell are articulated, allowing movement in all directions. One side of the knee protector can be shortened to allow the use of a knee splint in conjunction with the knee protector.

Abstract: A protective guard for the arm of a welder which includes both padding and insulation to cushion and protect the arm from heat in activities such as welding or similar tasks. The guard includes a pad and a flexible flap which is applied over the upper surface of the arm in order to more completely protect the arm above the area normally covered by the cuff of the standard welding glove. The guard may be easily applied by the use of elastic straps attached to the pad and the pad is sufficient length to extend past the elbow in order to prevent both the arm and elbow from coming into contact with heated objects, while the flexible flap is formed to allow complete bending of the arm without binding at the inside of the elbow. At least the outer portions of the guard are preferably formed of durable heat-resistant materials, such as leather.

Abstract: A brace for protection and support of the joint of a wearer's limbs. The brace may be worn during periods of recuperation from injuries to the joint while also permitting the wearer to engage in contact sports, such as football, etc., while recuperating from such injuries.

Abstract: A versatile orthopedic wrist brace to support the wrist joint in excessive weight bearing activities such as gymnastics. The wrist brace includes an adjustable, removable palmar base support, that is a palmar pad 4 which elevates the wrist in a support position reducing the extension angle at the wrist joint, thus relieving pressure and pain in the wrist. This palmar pad 4 is designated specifically to compensate for imbalanced load forces which are the result of ulnar variance in support position at the wrist joint. The wrist brace is also made of a dorsal base support pad 1 including an elongated reinforcing member that consists of a rigid material and a malleable material for comfort. This dorsal reinforcing member 1 supports the wrist and the upper part of the hand in extension and might have two malleable side support members 8, 9. A wrist strap 5 extends from the dorsal base support 1, adheres to the palmar base support 4 and is wrapped around the user's wrist to hold both base supports into place.

Abstract: A protective surgical hand covering having a hardened molded material placed over the hand. The material will cover the meat of the palm, the knuckles, the lower knuckles, and breadth of the palm. Thimble shaped tips are also available for use. Surgical latex gloves may be worn either over or under the invention.

Abstract: Protective clothing for preventing snow from penetrating between the glove and coat sleeve being worn on the hand and arm of an individual. The protective clothing can readily be placed on and removed form the arm of an individual by using the gloved hand of the other arm of the individual.

Abstract: A method of halogenating the outer and inner surfaces of a latex article such as a glove or girdle to different degrees thereby providing different slippery coefficient surfaces on the outside and the inside of the article within the need of powders, resins or exterior finishes and which results in less free chlorine atoms being released into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A protective web for use in the manufacture of garments to reinforce parts of the garments corresponding to parts of the human body most likely to be exposed to scratching or fleshing of the skin or muscles. This web is characterized in that it comprises a piece of fabric that may be a woven, knitted or non-woven textile or yet be made of synthetic material. A plurality of small rigid platelets capable of resisting wear and abrasion are secured over this piece of fabric. The small platelets are so uniformly distributed and spaced over the piece of fabric as to allow the web to yield under all movements of the body of the garment wearer. According to a preferred embodiment, the rigid platelets are made of polymeric thermoplastic or thermosetting material and are secured to the fabric by gluing, compression molding or yet by welding in the case where the fabric used is made of synthetic material.

Abstract: A hand protector for use in the martial arts comprising a sheath of tough, abrasive and cutting resistant material for enveloping the full digit set of a wearer's hand. Means for gripping and for supporting a board or the like to be struck by a martial arts participant are provided on the outer surface of the palmside of the sheath. The inner surface of the sheath is textured roughly to prevent slippage of the wearer's hand within the device. A gripping bar may be provided within the sheath for grasping by the wearer's hand.

Abstract: An orthopaedic brace for use in the treatment of fractures of a lower part of a limb such as the wrist or ankle is described. The brace comprises of two preformed portions, a first portion has two areas of high loading arranged distally and proximally on the portion and a second portion has one area of high loading at or near its center whereby the portions when fitted around a limb and fracture provide three point loading of the limb applied in two planes thereby maintaining the position of the fracture throughout the treatment period. In a preferred form the brace is used to treat Colles' fractures whereby the first portion fits on the dorsal/radial part of the arm and the second portion fits on the anterior/ulnar part of the arm, the two portions being held in place by means of straps attached to the first portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable archer's bow-sling. This bow-sling includes a generally rectangular leather and elastic member, provided with finger holes connected to an adjustable length wrist strap. This rectangular member is fitted to the palm of the archer's bow hand and is of sufficient length to wrap around a bow, folding back on itself and is provided with adjustable length attachment means to attach to itself sufficiently snugly about a bow so as to support the bow against the archer's open palm, allowing the bow hand to relax while aiming and shooting arrows.

Abstract: A tapered tubular polyester sleeve as set forth. It has a large end 12 and a small end 14 with a length to be determined. The ratio of taper is also determined by scale factors. All the warp yarns extend to the large end 12. A requisite number of warp yarns 16 extend the full length of the sleeve. Other warp yarns exemplified at 18, 22, 26, 28, 30 and 32 extend from the large end but are terminated along the length of the sleeve. It is then woven with a filling yarn 40 which extends in a full circle along the full length of the sleeve to thereby define the tapered sleeve. The sleeve after fabrication is then placed on a mandrel 42, heated in an oven 44 and is thereafter placed on the arm or other limb of a space suit exemplified at 50.

Abstract: The glove with the protector wherein the protector provided on the back of the glove is constituted by a multiplicity of protector elements, each protector element has its margin curved, the margin being gradually inclined, possesses the sliding surface, is formed of the material whose quality is harder than that of the surface material of the glove, being different from the latter quality thereof, an exposure of the sliding surface from the back enables the impact caused by the collision against the obstacle and the friction against the obstacle to be given a relief, a disposition of each protector element at certain amount of intervals between protector elements ensures a free action, such as the expansion, the contraction, the griping and the like, of the hand and the arm drawing on the glove, and the cost for producing the glove is reduced.

Abstract: A protective garment for protecting at least a wearer's hand. The protective garment can also protect the wearer's wrist and forearm or other body parts. An inner covering member covers a wearer's hand and has a first inner surface for contacting the weaer's hand and a first outer surface. An outer covering member has a second inner surface and second outer surface. The portion of the second inner surface is coupled to a portion of the first outer surface and forms a closed pocket region therebetween. A protective layer is contained and freely displaceable within the closed pocket region for protecting the wearer's hand from injury and displacing to provide flexibility to the protective garment.

Abstract: Contact sport protection sleeves and pads are provided for the forearm, elbow, knee and shin of the players including at least one protection panel of flexible elastomeric polymeric foam or of rigid plastic attached to an elastomeric sleeve with two flexible elastomeric polymeric foam edge pads abutting the lengthwise edges of the protection panel with the panel and edge pads all enveloped in elastomeric fabric with stitching between the abutting of the panel and the two edge pads providing extra protection with flexibility to reduce any restriction of movement of the player.