Abstract: A moisture management hat is constructed of a shell fabric and includes a moisture management band. The moisture management band is located along an inside perimeter of the hat for residing next to at least the forehead of the wearer during garment wear. The moisture management band includes a first, moisture wicking fabric layer having a skin-side surface and a shell-side surface. The first fabric layer is constructed of hydrophobic fibers for residing nearest the head of the wearer for moving moisture outwardly away from the head. A second, moisture dispersal fabric layer having a skin-side surface and a shell-side surface resides adjacent to the shell-side surface of the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer is constructed of hydrophilic fibers for receiving and dispersing moisture wicked outwardly by the first fabric layer.

Abstract: A bracelet-like appliance for the treatment or prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome includes a C-shaped member having a central portion located over the dorsal side of the wrist and two arms encircling the wrist. Each arm has a pad for engaging the palm near the attachment edges of the carpal ligament at the medial border and the lateral border of the carpal bones. The bracelet also includes a pad attached to the central portion for engaging the dorsal part of the wrist. The member is shaped to cause the pad attached to the central portion to press against the dorsal side of the wrist while the ends of each arm press in the opposite direction on the edges of the palm. The C-shaped member is a single piece of resilient, malleable material, such as aluminum, or is divided into sections interconnected by spring loaded hinges.

Abstract: This invention relates to a restraining device to be worn by sufferers of carpal tunnel. The device comprises a wristlet adapted to circle the wrist of a wearer and a flexible and adjustable restraining harness attached to the wristlet for extension over the back of the hand, with the harness terminating in a finger loop for engagement of the base of at least one finger to prevent falling forward of the person's hand.

Abstract: A new and improved bowling wrist and hand support device having a securement means theresecured for securement around a user's wrist and hand. The support has an appendage aperture formed therethrough. The appendage aperture serves to receive a user's thumb therethrough. A first metal strip is secured within an inner portion of the wrist and hand support. The first metal strip functions to prevent the user's wrist from bending forward. A second metal strip is secured within an inner portion of the wrist and hand support. The second metal strip functions to prevent the user's wrist from bending backwards. A rubber wedge is secured within an inner portion of the wrist and hand support. The rubber wedge functions to balance a bowling bowl in the user's hand.

Abstract: A wristband, particularly suitable for athletic use, comprising an elastic moisture absorbing sleeve having a high friction surface located over a major portion of the wristband whereby a ball, such as a football, gripped between the wristband and the wearer's body resists removal or dropping.

Abstract: A device serving as a barrier and trap for ticks, other arachnids, insects and other small crawling creatures, which is to be worn around the limb of a user, i.e., the leg(s) and/or arm(s), depending on the area(s) of potential exposure. It comprises a band fitted about the limb and an adhesive surface on the band for trapping the crawling creatures, thus preventing them from gaining access to the parts of the body that are past the point on the limb where the device is fitted. The device also comprises a shield structure to protect the adhesive surface in the form of a lip member extending from one end of the band and having an integral shielding surface opposite the adhesive surface with spacing means to prevent the lip member from sticking to the adhesive surface while spacing it therefrom to permit free access of crawling creatures.

Abstract: A mitten set is arranged to include a first, second, and third glove member to permit simultaneous warming and securement between an adult and an associated child, wherein the first glove member is a first sizing, and the second glove member a second sizing greater than the first sizing. The first glove member and the second glove member each include respective first and second glove member fingers, and the third glove member includes a third glove member finger, as well as a second entrance opening arranged to receive a hand of a child therethrough to permit securement of the individual child within the third glove member to thereby share the third glove member by an associated adult and child.

Abstract: A protective wristband with integrally woven inner and outer layers of an absorbent stretchable fabric material to provide an endless generally hollow interior, and a cushioned shield disposed between the layers such that the shield is concealed to provide the appearance of a conventional, unprotective wristband.

Abstract: A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to the hand of an archer includes a substantially rigid base to be held in the palm of the hand with the bow string release mechanism projecting outwardly from the base through the space between the thumb and forefinger and a strap secured to the base for wrapping around the hand of the archer to secure the base to the hand. The base may be foldable over the strap to remove the base and bow string release mechanism from the palm of the hand for freeing the hand of the archer for other functions without removing the strap assembly.

Abstract: A pine tar carrier and dispenser for use by baseball and softball players that can be conveniently mounted on their wrist and forearm and that includes a pine tar applicator that can be safely covered up when not in use, but readily accessible while even at home plate for applying pine tar or pine tar substitute to a bat.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a forearm support strap for supporting various types of portable electronic equipment or instruments. The forearm support strap includes three exposed pile areas which will receive various types of equipment that has been provided with a mating Velcro loop strip on its base. A plurality of quick-release buckles are included to provide secure attachment to the user's forearm. A battery compartment is also included to provide electrical current to the attached instrument. Significant advantages of the forearm support strap include its ease of attachment, comfortable anti-rotation features and its availability to right-handed as well as left-handed users. Through the use of the forearm strap the user has both hands free to perform other tasks.

Abstract: A sports band for absorbing perspiration and for cooling the wearer is comprised of a band of elastic absorbent material, generally toroidal in shape, and is configured to be worn upon a person's head or wrist. The sports band has a slit formed upon its inner surface such that a flexible cold pack may be received thereby and disposed within the band. The sports band may alternatively be generally comprised of a comparatively inelastic material and have a strip of elastic material inserted as a portion of the band to provide the required stretchability. A layer of insulating material may optionally be formed along the inner layer of the generally toroidal band to reduce the rate of heat transfer between the wearer and the cold pack such that the sensation of cold is reduced and the useful life of the cold pack is increased.

Abstract: A multi-layer moisture management elastic fabric including a moisture transport fabric layer constructed of hydrophobic yarns and defining a first fabric face for residing in skin contact during garment wear and for wicking moisture away from the skin. A moisture dispersal fabric layer is constructed of hydrophilic yarns and defines a second fabric face for residing in spaced-apart relation from the skin during garment wear and for receiving moisture from the hydrophobic moisture transport layer. Elastic yarns are integrated with the yarns of the moisture transport fabric layer and the yarns of the moisture dispersal fabric layer to form a single, integrated fabric which is highly elastic. The fabric is useful as waistband material and as athletic headbands, wristbands and as medical bandages and braces.

Abstract: A strap of leather, for extending along the palm of a user's hand, has a finger end and a wrist end, with the wrist end anchored to a pad secured around the wrist by a belt and held in place by hook and loop materials. The finger end of the strap has a dowel extending sideways at approximately the finger tip position. Beyond the dowel are a couple of holes through which the two middle fingers extend during use, with the distal end of the strap folded back over the dowel and the fingers extending through the holes. An elastic strip is attached to the palm face of the finger end of the strap and forms a pair of loops through which the fingers extend during use. The strip is attached to the finger end distally of the dowel and finger holes so that the fingers pass through the loops prior to being inserted in the holes.

Abstract: A wrist pom is utilized by individuals in cheerleading and the like, to include an elastomeric tubular sleeve having a forward annular end receiving a collar therewithin, wherein the collar has fixedly secured thereto an annular array of elongate, flexible tassel webs at rear distal ends of each web. A modification of the invention includes a squeeze bulb member mounted to the sleeve to provide for selective projection of glitter particles formed of reflective material for an enhanced visual display in use of the organization.

Abstract: A combination napkin and sleeve or forearm protector comprised of an absorbent and flexible disposable paper sheet rectangular in shape when laid out flat and being press-pleated on one side to form a trapezoidal shaped sheet or napkin having press pleats on the narrow side to be worn as a lower arm or sleeve protector. The napkin/protector has adhesive tab or hook and loop type fasteners at the corners adjacent the narrow side. When worn on a wrist by a wearer the napkin is conical in shape flaring upward toward the wearers elbow with the fasteners at the wearers wrist so as to provide coverage protection from exposure to any undesirable element to the forearm or clothing of the wearer.The napkin may be constructed of heavier materials or reusable cloth material as desired with additional fasteners on the sides of the protector to attach the protector to the arm of the wearer up to the elbow.When not worn by a wearer the napkin/sleeve protector can be used as a napkin.

Abstract: A fingerless mitten is provided for allowing all the fingers of a hand to reside within a single defined cavity to maximize the benefits of body heat and for allowing all the fingers of the hand to be easily freed from the defined cavity while the mitten remains on the hand. A sleeve of material has coaxially aligned open ends such that one's hand can enter a first open end of the sleeve and pass freely through a second open end of the sleeve. Flap means are provided in cooperation with longitudinal portions of the sleeve and a portion of the second open end of the sleeve, whereby the single defined cavity is formed.

Abstract: A protective wristband with integrally woven inner and outerlayers of an absorbent stretchable fabric material to provide an endless generally hollow interior, and a cushioned shield disposed between the layers such that the shield is concealed to provide the appearance of a conventional, unprotective wristband.

Abstract: Exercise or physical therapy apparel including a vest, pants, spine strap, belt, wrist bands, ankle bands and weight packets. The vest and the pants are each provided with structure for holding at least one weight packet. The weight packets include plural rows and plural columns of weight members adjacent a layer of padding inside of a cloth pouch.

Abstract: A sports band for absorbing perspiration and for cooling the wearer is comprised of a band of elastic absorbent material, generally toroidal in shape and is configured to be worn upon a person's head or wrist. The sports band has a slit formed upon its inner surface such that a flexible cold pack may be received thereby and disposed within the band.

Abstract: A split ring arm band is provided that is both easy to put on and maintains good resiliency. The arm band includes a split ring band having interior and exterior surfaces and a plurality of ribs for reinforcing the resiliency of the band. The arm band may also have a contact surface for engaging a wearers arm when the arm band is put on. The contact surface may take the form of lip extending outward from a first end of the band. Alternatively, the band can be formed in a spiral manner to provide the contact surface at the end of the band.

Abstract: A garment accessory for application to an arm of a human being is used in combination with a garment having at least one sleeve. The garment accessory includes a cuff and a gripping portion. The cuff is provided with a decorative inner surface and an outer surface. The garment accessory is mounted on the arm and being movable from a first to a second position. In the first position, the gripping portion engages a forearm of the user, so that the cuff is positioned adjacent to a wrist of the user. In the second position, at least an end portion of the cuff is turned inside out in such a manner that the decorative inner surface of the cuff extends over the sleeve, thereby creating a decorative effect.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel is provided having cuff-like elements of tubular configuration designed to be worn either on the lower portions of a persons's legs in combination with socks or on a person's arms in association with a sleeved garment such as a sweater to produce a decorative effect. The cuff-like elements are formed from a textile such as knitted or woven fabric exhibiting a resilient characteristic tending to cause them to constrict about the wearer's legs or arms and thereby be retained in position. Each of the cuff-like elements is of a relatively short length and is sized so that one marginal end portion will be capable of being projected a distance into either the end of a sweater sleeve or the upper cuff of a sock, either singly or in multiples disposed in series relationship, thereby creating a multiple cuff appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wedding grown train hoop that is provided with a wrist strap that enables the bride or dress wearer to carry and support the hoop about the wrist. In particular, the wedding train hoop of the present invention entails a hoop having first and second ends connected together by a friction pin or screw. A decorative sock is disposed about the hoop and includes a wrist section that is formed at the juncture of the first and second ends of the hoop and extends from the hoop to form a wrist strap or loop.

Abstract: A disposable and short-term bio-degradable sweat band suitable for collecting and controlling perspiration. The band is completely formed by an arrangement of laminations. The absorbent pad is extra long, allowing it to completely encircle the forehead and form a double pad over the area of heaviest sweat. The absorbent surface is always in direct contact with the sweat area. The band uses no elastic tensioning fasteners but it is adjustable as to head size and band tension. The sweat band can be folded into a small self-contained pocket pack with a pull tab for easy opening.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for providing insect repellent characteristics to a wide variety of wearing apparel. Elongated flexible insect repellent strips are secured to or retained in cavities in various articles of apparel to repel insects from the person wearing such apparel. The systems and techniques are applicable to all types of wearing apparel such as stockings, shoes, trousers, hats, shirts, etc.

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: 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: 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 knitted tubular towel-like band worn around the wrist and lower arm during participation in various sports. Plain knit, relatively narrow welts fit snugly around the wrist and arm to hold a center, relatively wide terry knit portion in place over the lower arm and wrist. The terry knit portion serves both as a wristband to keep the hands dry and as a towel for blotting and absorbing perspiration from the face and forehead during play.

Abstract: A low cost sweatband is provided formed of an elastic fabric core of a length to resiliently encircle the head or wrist, and a low strength, highly absorbent paper fabric cover of excess length which is gathered into a cushioning, absorbent pad by stitching onto the elastic fabric.

Abstract: A wrist strap for use with a bowstring release includes a V-shaped body having an inner surface and an outer surface. A tab is secured to the body outer surface at the apex. A cavity is provided between the tab and body for removably receiving a bowstring release. A first system of fasteners is provided on the body for securing the wrist strap on a wrist. A second system of fasteners is provided on the body for tightening and securing the wrist strap on a wrist. In a preferred embodiment, the fastener systems comprise hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A support device for a wrist or forearm is made up of a band having an outer cushion layer, intermediate support layer and inner cushion layer bonded together, and a flexible strap is attached at one end to the outer surface of said band and has a free end which is looped through a buckle at the attached end of the band and reversed upon itself with a VELCRO.RTM. type fastener between the free end and a portion of the strap to adjustably secure the support device around the wrist or forearm.

Abstract: A cleaning device for dislodging, and picking up and retaining foreign particles and other matter adhered on athletic footwear soles or other discrete surfaces, comprising a pad assembly having an inner cushion pad element enclosed within a fabric outer cover, and attachment means on the device for removably clasping it around the fastened footwear laces or other support means to enable brisk rubbing of the footwear soles or other surfaces across the pad assembly of the device to remove foreign matter from such surfaces.

Abstract: A combination wristband and back of the hand flap or pad for absorbing and wiping perspiration from the forehead and face of the wearer comprises a circumferential wristband made of an absorbent, fabric material which is elastic and stretchable in a circumferential direction. A flap or pad extends from one end of the wristband, with the flap or pad being an integrally formed extension of the wristband and made of the same absorbent, stretchable, fabric material as the wristband. The flap or pad lies substantially flatwise against the back of one's hand when the wristband is being worn.

Abstract: A covering for the hand of a user comprising a sheath of material resistant to ultraviolet ray penetration. The sheath has a top side and a bottom side and an expansible opening at a wrist end adapted to receive the user's hand. A multiplicity of digit ringlets on the top side of the sheath at the distal end opposite the wrist end are adapted to receive the fingers and thumb of the user's hand so as to secure the covering to the hand. The underneath or bottom side of the sheath has an arcuated recessed portion with the top of the recessed portion near the wrist end of the sheath so as to expose the palm of the user's hand when the hand is received through the wrist opening and the fingers and thumbs are received into the digit ringlets.

Abstract: A decorative glove for use with fashionwear, wherein the glove completes the fashion look at the wrist and arm areas of the wearer, by providing decorative ornamentation at the outer wrist area of the glove, which may be sleeveless, and terminate at the wrist area, or which may include sleeves which can also incorporate fashion features complementary to the wearer's dress. The decorative glove includes a thin elastic wrist strap; a decorative piece secured to the wrist strap and positioned thereon and a loop having two free ends secured to the wrist strap for removable securement about a finger of the wearer. Such glove leaves the wearer's hands substantially uncovered and unencumbered to perform all of its normal functions. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a sleeve extending rearwardly of the wrist strap, whereby such sleeve forms part of the fashion look of the glove to complement the wearer's dress.

Abstract: A head or wrist sweatband including united sheet sublayers of foraminous heat conductive foraminous and moisture absorbant fabrics, for immersion in tap water at room temperature, functioning to evaporate the water with concurrent cooling of the human body and absorption of perspiration. The inner surface of the band is comprised of said heat conductive foraminous fabric first sublayer and in use is adjacent the skin of the wearer. Said moisture absorbant second sublayer is connected in interfacial association upon said first sublayer and forms the outer surface of said band. In use, the band is initially immersed in room temperature water and placed upon the user. Heat from the body of the user raises the temperature of the first sublayer which in turn raises the temperature of the second sublayer causing evaporation and consequent cooling of the band. Perspiration from the user is absorbed by the second sublayer for continous evaporation and cooling.

Abstract: An inexpensive novelty device for simulating a hug having a coiled flexible strip that is normally resistant to uncoiling with animated appendages attached to each end. A pair of tabs formed at the ends of the strip co-operatively associated with a notch facilitates the attachment of the simulated appendages to the respective ends of the strip.

Abstract: A visco-elastic or soft weight is disclosed, made from a core comprising a particulate weight-adding agent substantially homogeneously dispersed within a visco-elastic material and a cover surrounding the core.A novel weighted visco-elastic composition comprises a visco-elastic material comprising 77-97% plasticizer, 3-15% resin, 0-2% thixotropic thickening agent, 0-2% stabilizer, 0-2% stabilizer enhancer, and 0-2% surfactant and a particulate weight-adding agent in a ratio of weight-adding agent to visco-elastic material of between 1:10 and 2:1.

Abstract: A garment convertible from scarf to mitts is formed by a tubular member with a central arms receiving opening to allow the wearer's arms to extend through the tubular member and through a collar at each distal end, which collar when folded over converts into a cuff. Cooperating with the collar is an overlying flap formed into a pocket positioned with a mouth opening facing, but on the reverse side from, the arm receiving opening, and designed to reversingly fold over and cover the finger tips of the wearer. A protuberance in the tubular member is defined near each collar for accommodating the thumbs, whereby a mitten is formed. In another embodiment, a singular sleeve can have the mitten and thumb accommodating protuberance combination near the collar.

Abstract: A counting device to indicate a current score and intended to be worn by an individual participating in a sport. The device comprises annular indicator organs (1,2) provided with symbols (5) to indicate the score and an organ (7) with a read-off point (15). The indicator organs can be moved in relation to the read-off point so that different symbols can be advanced to that position. The main part of the device consists of soft, flexible material, preferably being some form of textile material. The device thus forms a soft, flexible, annular loop having a circumference such that it may be worn around the wrist, for example.

Abstract: A new and improved method and apparatus for manufacturing an elastic bodyband and the resultant bodyband.

Abstract: A non-dripping sweat band that encircles the users head between the hairline and eyebrows with loose ends secured by quick release fasteners behind the user's head. The ban has a tube-like body formed by a porous cloth cover (e.g., cotton) which is bias cut to form panels on each side of a lengthwise fold. A strip of porous, thick batting material (e.g., Dacron polyester pad) is sewn lengthwise to the cloth cover and also to the edges of the panels. The assembly is turned inside out whereby the cloth cover is exterior of the tubular batting material which extends between the temples. Velcro strips can be attached to the loose ends of the body. The band is pulled into a flat belt-like band across the user's brow so as to wick sweat sideways away from the eyes and towards the sideburns where excess perspiration can be released. The band resumes a tubular configuration upon relaxation of the tensioning forces to promote quick drying after washing.

Abstract: Retro-reflective material is secured to the exterior surface of an article of wearing apparel in a manner which maximizes the light-reflecting capability of the article. Specifically, the retro-reflective material is secured in a manner not requiring any add-on fasteners and which leaves the material ruffled or pleated. The invention increases the number of different surfaces available for gathering incident light rays and reflecting same back to the light source making the wearer more visible to the light source.

Abstract: A stretchable knitted article of predominately terry loop construction, e.g., an athletic headband, with a design printed thereon, includes a knitted fabric of single jersey construction the reverse side of which has a predominant terry loop region bordering an integrally knit smaller reverse-side plain jersey region. The plain jersey region is oriented in the article for coursewise stretching such that the sinker loop and needle loop crests of the yarn thereof are substantially the only visible yarn portions in both the stretched and unstretched conditions of the article. The design is printed on the plain region whereby it maintains its definition and continuity of appearance when stretched in ordinary use.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide thermal insulation for the hands or feet of aquatic sportsmen such as windsurfers, water skiers, or divers, while, in the case of the hand, allowing a natural grip to be retained. In order to achieve this a glove or foot cover 1 of thin and flexible waterproof material is provided with a wrist or ankle seal 7 which sealingly engages a wrist or ankle seal 6 of a suit 3, such as a dry suit. In order to avoid pressure on the wearer's wrist or ankle, and allow warm air from within the suit to circulate under the glove or foot cover, a band 5 of resilient plastics material is worn over the wrist or ankle and the seals 6 and 7 are stretched over the band.

Abstract: An adornment having a front face, preferably decorated, and a rear face. The rear face preferably has an adhesive layer thereon for fixing the adornment to another surface. The front face of the adornment has a pocket formed therein for receiving a scented element, preferably a scent saturated pellet or a scent-filled capsule.

Abstract: A bowling glove and wrist support having a palm plate and back plate for engaging, respectively, the front and back portions of the hand, wrist and forearm. An adjustable palm prop overlies a digital end portion of the palm plate to engage a bowling ball. Adjustable strap means are provided on the bowling glove and wrist support for fastening the glove to different sizes and shapes of hands wrists and forearms.

Abstract: System including a clamp and bandage for use in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.