Abstract: A warm-up sleeve to be worn by an athlete engaged in vigorous physical activity such as pitching a baseball or throwing a football. The warm-up sleeve includes a body portion for covering the wearer's arm, a shoulder portion for covering the wearer's shoulder and chest muscles and a strap arrangement for retaining the sleeve in place on the arm of the wearer without interfering with his freedom of movement.

Abstract: An article of apparel for shielding portions of the body from flying debris such as saw splinters, drill chips, dust, grit, and other particulate matter resulting from overhead work with a hand-held tool, includes a sleeve with an arm-fitting cuff for containing one hand of a user, a porous sleeve-section connecting with the cuff, a transparent sleeve section connected above the porous sleeve section and a loop with a downward angled handle for grasping by the other hand of a user and supporting the upper end of the sleeve against an overhead; pumping action of sawing or the like is prevented by breathing action of the porous sleeve section from blowing debris out of the sleeve, and the transparent sleeve section affords good visibility combined with shielding for the user.

Abstract: A ski mitten is disclosed comprising a cuff of flexible material for encircling the wrist with a thumbless enclosure of flexible hand-protecting material extending forwardly from this cuff and having a rounded configuration of sufficient size to enclose the whole hand when grasping the handle of a ski pole. The mitten enclosure has an aperture in the bottom permitting the shank of the ski pole to extend out of the mitten while the handle is being held. The flexible material surrounding the aperture is sufficiently flexible and stretchable to enable the whole mitten to be retracted in a quick motion over the wrist for exposing the hand whenever the user may wish. Accordingly, the mitten remains conveniently available on the wrist, avoiding a chance of loss, and is ready to be repositioned over the whole hand whenever there are changes in weather conditions or exercise level.

Abstract: The article is a combination of a protective pad, a cover element and two elastic strips. The protective pad is somewhat wider than it is long. The top and bottom edges of the pad are substantially straight, while the central portion of each side edge is cutaway, leaving two protrusions at the opposite ends of each side edge. The cutaway opening in each side edge extends a substantial distance into the pad, and a further keyhole-shaped opening, central of the cutaway opening, extends even further inwardly of the pad. The pad is covered with the stretchable fabric cover element, which follows generally the outline of the pad. The two strips of elastic connect the opposed side edges of the pad-cover combination at each end thereof, with the elastic strips being sufficiently short that they tend to draw the sides of the pad-cover combination toward each other, thereby curving the surface of the combination so that it will conform to the user's limb.

Abstract: For both orthopedic and sports uses, a foamed plastic pad is integrally molded to a fabric. More particularly, a knitted sleeve is constructed having a terry loop on the interior surface of a hydrophobic yarn (e.g. acrylic) and an exterior surface of a hydrophilic yarn (e.g. cotton), whereby moisture is wicked away from the surface in a hydrokinetic fashion. A soft, hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad, which acts as a sponge, absorbs the moisture, is molded integrally with the sleeve, leaving the terry loops free for skin contact. For sports uses, knitted or woven fabrics may be employed, and stiffer, polyurethane foams are preferred.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protective device adapted to protect the arm, elbow, hand and palm of a person engaging in the sport of skateboarding. The device is constructed from a resilient material, such as a plastic foam, and comprises a longitudinal member with protective portions at both ends. One end is contoured to cradle the wearer's elbow and permit movement of the arm. The other end comprises a contoured section adapted to receive the palm and hand of the wearer. Suitable fastening means are provided to hold the device on the wearer's arm, hand and palm.

Abstract: A first rigid elongated plate has first and second ends, a first end being hingedly attached to a first end of a rigid link to swing freely towards and away from one side of the link within a predetermined included first arc. A second rigid elongated plate, having first and second ends, is hingedly attached to the other end of the link to swing freely towards and away from the one link side within a predetermined included second arc. A flexible envelope encloses the first and second plates and the link to retain the plates and link in end to end hinged relation. Strap members transversely extend from the envelope and are wrappable around the user's hand, wrist, and forearm to hold the envelope, plates, and link in supporting relation thereto.

Abstract: The present protector includes a tubular sleeve which is stretchable in both longitudinal and circumferential directions and is adapted to provide a snug fit over the arm or foot of the patient and a pad carried by the sleeve. The pad is of substantially U-shaped transverse cross-sectional configuration and substantially V-shaped longitudinal cross-sectional configuration so as to receive and cushion the patient's elbow or heel therein. The pad includes a pair of opposite side panels defining opposite sides of the U-shaped transverse cross-sectional configuration and a pair of superpositioned substantially rectangular bottom panels providing additional padding in the central portion and defining the V-shaped longitudinal cross-sectional configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an athletic protective pad device, and more particularly relates to an improved construction for a prophylactic splint-like device of the type to be utilized by a participant in protecting the body in a contact sport, such as football or the like. In the invention, the device has specific application to protect the knee during periods of physical contact during playing the game of football.

Abstract: A protective glove, especially intended for ice hockey players, comprises a portion encircling the hand and a cuff encircling the wrist and lower part of the forearm. The portion encircling the hand and the cuff are provided partly with paddings covering the upper side of the fingers, hand and wrist, and partly with a padding covering the outer side of the thumb. In the outer side of the padding covering the thumb there is arranged a stiff protective strip extending beyond the thumb root and down into the cuff up to the vicinity of the edge of the cuff.

Abstract: A safety glove for a workman is shown having a fingerless body portion for covering the palm and top of the hand, and attached finger and thumb as well as palm and top hand covering portions that can be easily separated from the main body portion by a pulling motion exerted lengthwise or otherwise along any one of the separable portions, which pulling motion would be produced, for example, when the top end of one or more of these finger portions or top hand sections is caught in a machine or snagged by a drill bit and the workman, with a reflex action, pulls his hand in an opposite direction. The instantaneous separation of the finger, thumb, palm or top hand covering portions from the main glove body portion prevents the entire gloved hand from being pulled into the machine and thus permits the workman to remove his hand from the danger zone.

Abstract: A sling having a longitudinally extending, flexible element attached to a finger of a glove to be worn by one using the sling for facilitating control of an object being thrown by the sling, and for protecting the user's hand. Inserted into the extent of the flexible element, substantially at the midpoint of such extent, is a pocket provided with a centrally disposed, elongated hole arranged for receiving a portion of an object to be thrown, with crossed straps extending across the hole for retaining the object to be thrown within the pocket of the sling.

Abstract: The cushioned protector aids in preventing injury to the knees and/or elbows of the wearer and includes a stretchable sleeve of textile material which is easily drawn over and resiliently engages and covers the elbow or knee of the wearer. A cushioning pad is carried by the sleeve and a protective plastic panel covers the cushioning pad. Adjustable elastic straps are provided adjacent opposite ends of the protector to encircle the protector and aid in preventing slipping of the sleeve on the limb of the wearer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective device such as can be used for protecting the limbs of humans, or for example for protecting animals such as for example the fetlocks of horses. The invention provides for a protective device including at least one and preferably a plurality of juxtaposed layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbant material, located within an outer covering. The substantially resilient and shock absorbant material is preferably in the form of sheet material integrally formed with open faced studs or pockets, and closed by a backing material, so that a plurality of air pockets are formed within the sheet material. This substantially resilient and shock absorbant material, when located within an outer covering, cushions blows or forces applied to the area to be protected. In one form of the invention, means are provided on an outer surface of the protective device to enable the device to be located relative to an area to be protected.

Abstract: A protective pneumatic guard for athletes in contact sports comprising a valveless pneumatic pad bonded to one side of a foam cushion. The pad and cushion are retained by suitable means in a desired protective position against the wearer's body with the foam cushion outwardly presented to receive blows and to disperse them evenly over the surface area of the underlying pneumatic pad.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protective device adapted to protect the arms and hands of a driver or operator of an open vehicle such as a motorcycle, etc. The device is constructed from a resilient material, such as a plastic foam, covered with a tough, pliable plastic material or the like, and comprises a tubular member with openings at both ends. One opening is contoured to cradle the wearer's elbow and permit movement of the arm. The other opening comprises a contoured section permitting movement of the wrist of a wearer, and also comprises a flat section which is an extension of the tubular member with a curved end. Suitable fastening means are disposed in the flat section adapted to receive fingers of the hand of the wearer.

Abstract: A protective guard for archers is adapted to be releasably and conformably fastened around the archer's forearm directly behind the hand which holds the bow with a protective strip of material extending upwardly along the forearm and having an upper free continuation which overlies a portion of the elbow when the arm is straightened so as to prevent accidental injury to the arm and elbow if the bowstring is improperly released.

Abstract: This invention provides a contoured wrist support that includes a sheet portion adapted to be wrapped around the wrist, the sheet portion being made up of more than one element having contoured edges stitched together so as to provide it with a three-dimensional shape, the sheet portion having a cushioning lining and pockets for receiving three reinforcing members. One of the reinforcing members is rigid and complementarily overlies the back of the hand and wrist. A second reinforcing member is generally rigid but can be deflected slightly by hand and complementarily overlies the palm of the hand and inside of the wrist. The third reinforcing member, between the first and second reinforcing members, is positioned along the outer side edge of the hand and wrist and made of malleable material so that it can be deflected by the user to assume the contour of his hand and wrist.

Abstract: A hockey glove which is heavily padded on its back including the finger and thumb stalls has a flexible body member formed of seam joined palm and back flexible sheet material portions, the palm portion being made of waterproofed top grained boar hide. The thumb stall has its back wall partially formed by a folded over strip whose ends are seam stitched to the edge of the back sheet material portion carrying the padding and to the thumb section of the palm sheet material portion. The thumb stall palm sheet material portion further comprises multiple plies of the boar hide sheet material to reinforce the thumb stall. The tip of the free thumb stall is stitched to the padded back sheet material portion.Other portions of the palm sheet material portion are reinforced with additional layers of waterproof top grain boar hide at the wear points.

Abstract: A hand restraining device is comprised of two closures permanently attached to each other. Each closure is provided for each hand of the person to be restrained. The individual closure is comprised of two spherical or annular sectors which are relatively rotatable. An aperture is located at the intersection of the two spherical or annular sectors in order that a wrist may traverse the closure. Each closure is of a sufficient volume to enclose a fist. Also, each closure is provided with means to secure the closure in a fixed position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a protective device to reduce the hazards of fractures and injuries to the forearm and wrist that is particularly intended for wearing by skate board riders and the like who are subject to falls to hard paved surfaces which often result in fractures of the distal, ulna, radius or carpus. The device has a rigid, impact-absorbing, splint member which overlies the forearm and wrist of the wearer, extending from the elbow to the metacarpalphthlangic joint. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes first and second rigid, impact-absorbing, splint members that are connected by hinge means at the wrist to provide a limited freedom of flexing of the wrist and that overlie the undersurface of the forearm and palm of the wearer. Sleeve means are provided for removable attachment of the device to the limb of the wearer and appropriate cushioning layers are provided to insure the comfort of the device and, optionally, to provide enhanced impact absorbing capability.

Abstract: The protective baseball batting garment is an article used by batters only while at bat in the playing of the game of baseball as done in the United States and perhaps some foreign countries. The protective jacket is adapted to protect the upper portion of the human torso and arms where severe injury to the batter is most prevalent caused by a baseball thrown by the pitcher of the opposing team in the field to a batter at home plate in the batters box during the playing of the game of baseball. Hard pads or padded sections are sewn into or on the exterior of a jacket to protect the forearm, elbow and outer bicep of arm facing the opposing pitcher, opposed side padded sections, shoulder and shoulder blades and back section, all of which are provided with inner more resilient materials to absorb the shock of the thrown baseball by opposing pitcher to a batter in the batters box who is wearing the jacket so padded.

Abstract: A support to be worn on the arm near the elbow joint for reducing pain in the elbow joint associated with the condition of tennis elbow. The support includes a tubular sleeve of one-way stretch fabric. An inelastic strap is stitched to the sleeve and encircles the arm. The strap passes through a metal loop and carries Velcro members for adjustably tensioning the strap and securing its end in place. A reversible pressure pad with one flat side and one dimpled side is located in a pocket in the sleeve disposed radially inwardly of the loop.

Abstract: A unitary flexible protective glove molded of a resilient material and adapted to be easily worn on the hand for use in the art of karate and the like. The basic embodiment of the glove, when worn, covers mainly the back and sides of the hand, the thumb and wrist and is provided with a thickened forward portion. The glove is secured to the hand by an encircling portion around the wrist, a loop portion across the palm of the hand, a forward finger securing portion and thumb portion each comprising strap securing means for the thumb and one or several fingers.Several variations of the basic embodiment provide for modified means for retaining the glove on the hand and also include an encircling portion extending beyond the wrist to a portion of the arm.