Abstract: A sanitary finger cap including: an insertion portion having a generally cylindrical shape and adapted to be fitted to a third knuckle of a finger connected to the center of a hand or to a portion of a second knuckle of the finger; and a grasping portion connected with one side of the insertion portion as a unitary body, in a shape of a general corn or pyramid in such a manner as to become small in thickness as it goes toward the other side thereof, and adapted to be fitted to a first knuckle as the end portion of the finger or to the second knuckle of the finger so as to grasp food thereon.

Abstract: There is disclosed an eating utensil design for providing comfortable control of certain food. A user of the utensil can grasp the utensil which has at least three digit elements for grasping food. An example of the three digit elements are in the form of three channeled compartments for receiving a person's digits or digits. Any three digits or digits can be used such as the thumb or the four other digits. The most common implementation includes using the thumb in one channel, and the index digit and the middle digit in two opposing channels. Thus an eating utensil is provided that allows comfortable and efficient manipulation of food while shielding the digits from sauces and that can be quickly and single-handedly grasped for use and released.

Abstract: The invention (C-Hold Safety Device) is designed to overcome the risk (e.g., needle sticks) currently associated with obtaining blood samples or inserting IV needles using C-Hold and other similar vein or arterial needle penetration procedures. The invention thus overcomes the reason for the prohibition of otherwise safe and efficient procedures for medical needle insertions.

Abstract: A protective finger device for use with electronic devices comprising a sleeve to cover a distal portion of a wearer's finger; an opening at an end of the sleeve, where the opening receives the wearer's finger; a tip at an opposing end of the sleeve from the opening, where the tip envelops the wearer's fingertip; and a plurality of holes along the sleeve, where the plurality of holes allow air to pass through the sleeve. The protective finger device is made from a breathable, antimicrobial material to provide a barrier between the wearer's finger and the electronic device.

Abstract: A device and method for protecting the nails on a hand or foot from discoloration during a skin tanning process. The device is a one-piece “nail glove” configured to only cover the distal ends of the fingers or toes, while leaving the rest of the hand or foot exposed for the skin tanning process. The glove, which may be produced in the form of a low-cost disposable unit, is made from one or more materials, preferably UV resistant, and in some embodiments also biodegradable. The glove will be applied to the tips of the fingers or toes prior to the skin tanning process, kept on during the skin tanning process, and then removed afterwards. Various low cost materials and methods of producing and dispensing the device are also taught.

Abstract: An injured musculoskeletal structure is mobilized relative to a juxtaposing support structure surface to isolate the injured musculoskeletal structure from forces transferred from adjoining musculoskeletal structures in order to alleviate pain, discomfort, inflammation, and further injury associated with such transferred forces.

Abstract: Protective element or attachment to place on a glove finger, consisting in a resistant, hard piece with a half-round shape, closed at its end and open at the opposite end and partly on its lateral sides. Moreover, said element has its top part in the shape of an elongated semicircle connected to a half-ring. Additionally, the safety glove having at least one protective element located at the top dorsal part of one of the glove fingers is described.

Abstract: A finger protector includes: a pad; a protective layer disposed along the outer surface of the pad; one or more suture-engaging mechanisms disposed on the outer surface of the protective layer; and one or more securing mechanisms adapted to releasably secure the pad, protective layer, and one or more suture-engaging mechanisms to a user's finger.

Abstract: A thumb-mountable protective utensil system and kit comprises a protective housing, a utensil mount and one or more utensil elements, each of which may be attachable to and detachable from the mount. The housing includes a cavity configured to generally conformingly receive a tip segment of a human thumb for snug securement of the housing thereto. The system is adapted to provide protection from cuts, and can accommodate a variety of thumb sizes by incorporating one or more shim elements which are capable of being attached to and removed from the housing. Examples of variations on the utensil element may include a spiked utensil, a grater utensil and a peeler utensil.

Abstract: Licky Finger is a rubber tip finger attachment with small pin holes that is slid over the finger tip for use. The pin holes allow water to soak into a water retaining material located and imbedded in the finger tip pad and allows water to be extracted when needed by applying slight pressure to moisten finger tips. Licky Finger is placed in the accompanying holder for water refill and storage until ready for use. The moisture assist in the handling of paper products.

Abstract: A digit tip protection device comprises a concave puncture-resistant member adapted to protect a pulp of a digit. The puncture resistant material is thin and flexible to avoid interfering with tactile sensation of the digit. The concave member has an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the digit. The concave member has a first end extending over the pulp of the digit to just below a nail, a second end extending over the pulp of the digit below a first joint of the digit, and a lateral and medial edges extending along the digit. The digit tip protection device is adapted to be worn on a digit, such that the digit tip protection device substantially covers the pulp of the digit, and extends along the palmar surface of the digit below the distal interphalangeal joint.

Abstract: A digit tip protection device comprises a concave puncture-resistant member adapted to protect a pulp of a user's digit. The puncture resistant material is thin and flexible to avoid interfering with the tactile sensation of the digit. The concave member has an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the digit. The concave member has a first end extending over the pulp of the digit below the nail, a second end extending over the pulp of the digit below a first joint of the digit, and a lateral and medial edges extending along the digit. The digit tip protection device is adapted to be worn on a digit, such that the digit tip protection device substantially covers the pulp of the digit, and extends along the palmar surface of the digit below the distal interphalangeal joint. The adhesive layer may be covered with a protective layer of material.

Abstract: Touchscreen-active protective coverings for single digit or finger of a human hand and methods of using same.

Abstract: A finger protector includes: a pad; a protective layer disposed along the outer surface of the pad; one or more suture-engaging mechanisms disposed on the outer surface of the protective layer; and one or more securing mechanisms adapted to releasably secure the pad, protective layer, and one or more suture-engaging mechanisms to a user's finger.

Abstract: A thumb-mountable protective utensil system and kit comprises a protective housing, a utensil mount and one or more utensil elements, each of which may be attachable to and detachable from the mount. The housing includes a cavity configured to generally conformingly receive a tip segment of a human thumb for snug securement of the housing thereto. The system is adapted to provide protection from cuts, and can accommodate a variety of thumb sizes by incorporating one or more shim elements which are capable of being attached to and removed from the housing. Examples of variations on the utensil element may include a spiked utensil, a grater utensil and a peeler utensil.

Abstract: This invention provides a mitten comprising at least one finger holder, an insulation layer, and a shell layer, wherein: a. the insulation layer is positioned between the shell layer and the at least one finger holder; b. the at least finger holder is configured for placement over the back side of at least one finger; c. the shell layer comprises a flame-resistant, non-stick material, wherein said non-stick is with respect to synthetic hair in its molten state.

Abstract: A force attenuation system for a sports glove is disclosed. The force attenuation system includes a pair of foam layers surrounding a fluid-filled chamber. This configuration allows the force attenuation system to reduce forces that a hand experiences when catching a ball with the sports glove.

Abstract: A nail care or fingertip care tool is constituted by an elastic bag-like material having sufficient size to cover the nail at the fingertip and also having a liquid-absorbing member fixedly attached over an area inside the bag-like material that comes in contact with the nail.

Abstract: A finger extension is disclosed for assisting a person in holding down material with a finger of the person. The finger extension may comprise a body portion and a pawl. The body extension has side flanges that extend laterally around the finger of the person. The side flanges are malleable so that a person may bend the side flanges against the person's finger so that the finger extension may be retained on the person's finger during use. The pawl extends out from the body portion. A distal tip of the pawl is used to hold down the material and allows the person to keep his or her finger away from a work head (e.g. sewing head) at a safe distance.

Abstract: A billiard glove and a method of forming a billiard glove including a first finger sheath, wherein the first finger sheath is configured to cover at least a portion of a first finger, a second finger sheath, wherein the second finger sheath is configured to cover at least a portion of a second finger; and a strip having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is affixed to the first finger sheath and the second portion is attached to the second finger sheath.

Abstract: A finger guard includes a first segment, a middle segment, a plurality of compound segments and an end segment. The first segment preferably has a unitary body with the plurality of compound segments spaced from such a first segment. The middle segment has a unitary body and may be intermediately disposed between the first and compound segments respectively. The end segment may be positioned at a distal end of the compound segments. An underlayment having a flexible body may further be attached to each of the first, middle, compound and end segments respectively. Each of the first, middle, compound and end segments may be independently displaced along mutually exclusive paths when the underlayment is displaced. The finger guard is adapted to the movements of the user finger when guiding the food to be cut and provides speed and accuracy for food cutting operations in a comfortable, safe and non-restrictive manner.

Abstract: The fingernail polish protector includes an adjustable ring portion along with a ventilated protective shield which snaps into the adjustable ring portion. The adjustable ring portion is designed to fit over the distal end of the finger of a wearer whose fingernail has been recently polished such that the ventilated protective portion overlies the fingernail thereby protecting the polish from being damaged while it dries and cures. Ventilation openings allow airflow and can be formed to be both functional and decorative. A positive stop prevents the ventilated protective shield from tilting downward onto a wet nail, while downward curved sides of the shield limit side-to-side movement which also helps prevent damaging newly polished fingernails. A plastic injection molding process allows the two interlocking portions to be formed in various sizes and colors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcing element for an article of clothing, in particular for a goalkeeper glove, that allows a bending in a first direction, but resists bending in a second direction. The reinforcing element includes at least one bending area that has a curvature with a shape that allows bending of the reinforcing element in the first direction and blocks a bending of the reinforcing element in the second direction.

Abstract: This invention is a cylindrical device placed on your finger or thumb and contains a 3 piece apparatus that can be detached coming out of the cylinder wither vertically at the apex, or on the sides. There is a pick sticking directly upwards from the finger and a mini comb and a brush between 90 to 180 degrees on each end of the pick (alternative manufacturing methods). The pick is pushed into the center of the braid and will break the braid apart. The comb or brush is used to straighten the hair as the pick breaks the braid apart. The entire process, while usually performed with two hands, can be accomplished with one hand thus making the device easier, less tiring and less expensive than alternative devices currently on the market.

Abstract: According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable control enhancers for the arm area, in particular the wrist and forearm, as well as control enhancing covers for conventional sports arm pads, and, reusable control enhancers for the hand, in particular the fingers of the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities.

Abstract: Apparatus worn on the fingers similarly to gloves, to enhance grip, particularly suitable as an aid in catching sports balls. The apparatus having a sheath for each finger, which may bear a friction enhancing material on an external surface. Each sheath may be internally reinforced by members which are more resistant to bending than the constituent material of the sheath. Reinforcement members may comprise bands which extend circumferentially about sheaths or may extend axially along sheaths. Sheaths may be provided with internal elastic bands which may overlie other bands at acute angles thereto or which do not overlie other bands.

Abstract: An inexpensive, practical hygienic finger protector is provided, which includes a tubular sheath having a proximal open end and a distal closed end. The open end is adapted to receive a human finger to approximately the first joint with the tip of the finger, when inserted, abutting the closed end. The finger protector further includes a knob-like protuberance imbedded into the closed end of the sheath, disposed below the downward-facing fingertip of the inserted finger. The finger protector guards against contamination by dirt or microorganisms, while allowing the wearer to input data or signatures into public data input devices such as keypads or s keypads, card readers, and signature recorders. Optionally aspects, including a keychain attachment, embedded data storage, and aesthetic cut-outs are presented.

Abstract: Touchscreen-active protective coverings for single digit or finger of a human hand and methods of using same.

Abstract: Apparatus worn on the fingers similarly to gloves, to enhance grip, particularly suitable as an aid in catching sports balls. The apparatus comprises a sheath for each finger, which may bear a friction enhancing material on an external surface. Each sheath may be internally reinforced by members which are more resistant to bending than the constituent material of the sheath. Reinforcement members may comprise bands which extend circumferentially about sheaths or may extend axially along sheaths. Sheaths may be provided with internal elastic bands which may overlie other bands at acute angles thereto or which do not overlie other bands.

Abstract: A digit tip protection device comprises a concave puncture-resistant member adapted to protect a pulp of a user's digit. The puncture resistant material is thin and flexible to avoid interfering with the tactile sensation of the digit. The concave member has an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the digit. The concave member has a first end extending over the pulp of the digit below the nail, a second end extending over the pulp of the digit below a first joint of the digit, and a lateral and medial edges extending along the digit. The digit tip protection device is adapted to be worn on a digit, such that the digit tip protection device substantially covers the pulp of the digit, and extends along the palmar surface of the digit below the distal interphalangeal joint. The adhesive layer may be covered with a protective layer of material.

Abstract: An eating utensil design for providing comfortable control of certain food. A user of the utensil can grasp the utensil which has at least three digit elements for grasping food. An example of the three digit elements are in the form of three channeled compartments for receiving a person's fingers or digits. Any three fingers or digits can be used such as the thumb or the four other fingers. The most common implementation includes using the thumb in one channel, and the index finger and the middle finger in two opposing channels. Thus an eating utensil is provided that allows comfortable and efficient manipulation of food while shielding the fingers from sauces and that can be quickly and single-handedly grasped for use and released.

Abstract: An inexpensive, practical hygienic finger protector is provided, which includes a tubular sheath having a proximal open end and a distal closed end. The open end is adapted to receive a human finger to approximately the first joint with the tip of the finger, when inserted, abutting the closed end. The finger protector further includes a knob like protuberance imbedded into the closed end of the sheath, disposed below the downward-facing fingertip of the inserted finger. The finger protector guards against contamination by dirt or microorganisms, while allowing the wearer to input data or signatures into public data input devices such as keypads or s keypads, card readers, and signature recorders. Optionally aspects, including a keychain attachment, embedded data storage, and aesthetic cut-outs are presented.

Abstract: A finger guard system may include a finger guard adapted to be worn on a finger of a user, and a thumb guard adapted to be worn on a thumb of the user. The finger guard may include a substantially tubular finger guard main body having a top, a bottom, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a medial portion including a bend so that the upper portion is angled with respect to the lower portion. The finger guard may also include a longitudinal slit that extends along the bottom of the finger guard main body from the upper portion thereof to the lower portion thereof. The thumb guard has a substantially tubular thumb guard main body having a top, a bottom, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a medial portion that includes a bend so that the upper portion is angled with respect to the lower portion. A longitudinal slit may formed through the thumb guard main body on the bottom and extending the entire length of the bottom.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a fingertip cover for preventing direct contact between a user's fingertip and a surface. The cover may be removably secured to a fingertip. In an example embodiment, the cover comprises a flexible substrate sized and configured to be placed on and conform to an area of the user's fingertip. At least a portion of the substrate may be conductive to allow transmission of an electric charge from the fingertip to the surface, such as a touch-screen. The cover allows operation of the touch-screen by the user, while preventing direct contact between the fingertip cover and touch-screen.

Abstract: A finger nail tip cover which acts as a typing aid for users when typing with long finger nails. It is made of rubber material and has one hard end, to prevent the nail tip from passing thru when typing and a semi-oval stretchy cavity at the other end where the finger nail tip is placed in.

Abstract: A magnetic finger glove helps persons hold, install, and retrieve small metallic objects, such as nuts or screws, in hard-to-reach places. The finger glove is sized and shaped to sheathe and conform to an adult human index finger. A small round disc neodymium magnet is affixed to a fabric assembly in the region corresponding to the fingertip. The magnet weighs less than 0.002 pounds and is small enough to be confined within an area on the fabric assembly of less than 0.5 square inches. Yet, the magnet has a holding force of at least 1 pound.

Abstract: An archery finger tab (10) for a bowstring is taught, which consists of a tab face (20) having an index finger portion (26), a middle and ring finger portion (28) and a U-shaped slot (30). A backing member (36) is juxtaposed beneath the tab face and has the same configuration as the tab face. A mounting plate (38) is attached jointly to a rear edge of the tab face and the backing member, with the mounting plate having plurality of strap receiving slots (32). The mounting plate has a finger spacer (44) attached beneath the U-shaped slots in the tab face and backing member, and includes a snap buckle (56) attached on top of the mounting plate. A finger retaining strap (64) is attached to the mounting plate adjacent to the mounting plate forward edge and forms an index finger loop (66), a middle finger loop (68) and a ring finger loop (70). The strap (64) ends when attached to the snap buckle (56).

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcing element for an article of clothing, in particular for a goalkeeper glove, that allows a bending in a first direction, but resists bending in a second direction. The reinforcing element includes at least one bending area that has a curvature with a shape that allows bending of the reinforcing element in the first direction and blocks a bending of the reinforcing element in the second direction.

Abstract: A protective device for a wearer's digit features a flexible sleeve wearable with a distal end of the digit projecting out from the tubular sleeve and the wearer's palm unobstructed by the sleeve. The tubular sleeve has a dorsal face defined by a multi-way stretchable material to be worn on a dorsum side of the digit, and a palmar face defined by a second less stretchable material to be worn on a palm side of the digit. Each end of the tubular sleeve is shaped to form an inwardly curved end of the palmar face that curves inwardly along the axis toward a centerline of the palmar face from opposite sides thereof. This beveled configuration of the sleeve ends avoids bunching of material in joint crevices. In longer sleeves, the first material spans uninterruptedly over a full length of the sleeve to fully cover a joint of the digit.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove of elastic synthetic fabric to which gold-coated self-expanding ring devices are affixed at selective locations adjacent the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of the fingers of the hand without restricting movement of those joints. The affixing of rings on the interior of the glove along the MCP joints induces optimal gold abrasion therapy of joints that are afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. The high purity gold-coating on the rings, combined with the snugness of the glove, increases the natural abrasion and absorption of the gold into the joint, which has the therapeutic effect of delaying joint erosion with daily wear.

Abstract: The invention (C-Hold Safety Device) is designed to overcome the risk (e.g., needle sticks) currently associated with obtaining blood samples or inserting IV needles using C-Hold and other similar vein or arterial needle penetration procedures. The invention thus overcomes the reason for the prohibition of otherwise safe and efficient procedures for medical needle insertions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises finger tip covers comprised of soft, thin material for the fingers and thumb, for use with touch-display screens, both as a fashion accessory and as a functional accessory to minimize the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users.

Abstract: The present invention comprises finger tip covers comprised of soft, thin material for the fingers and thumb, for use with touch-display screens, both as a fashion accessory and as a functional accessory to minimize the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users.

Abstract: A finger grip for providing protection to the fingertip or finger and also enhancing the grip of the user, the finger grip having a flexible resilient sheath having a first open end and a second closed tip end, the finger grip being formed of a predetermined length for encapsulating the fingertip or the finger, the finger grip being perforated or imperforate and capable of being coated with an adhesive or anti-bacterial, depending upon the intended use.

Abstract: A finger condom having an elastic hollow tubular sheath having an opening at a bottom end thereof, a closed end portion at a top end thereof and a tubular body portion connected between the opening and the closed end portion and a non-uniform diameter with the largest diameter at the bottom end and the smallest diameter at the top end, and an elastic band formed integral with the bottom end of the elastic hollow tubular sheath around the opening.

Abstract: A protective pad for the palm of a wearer's hand consisting of a compressible, sponge-like material contained within an impervious material held in the palm region by a single attachment strap surrounding the wearer's hand. The attachment strap uses an adjustable fastener, preferably hook-and-loop material or a self-adhesive system. The pad shape is chosen to be non-obvious to others when in place on a user's hand. It may be provided in more than one size to help accomplish that objective. The palm pad is designed as a low-cost, disposable unit to promote sanitation (e.g., prevent infection, etc.) through daily exchanges of the pads. The compressibility of the pads is believed to provide therapeutic benefit by preventing further tightening of the hand while preventing nail impaction.

Abstract: A finger guard includes a first segment, a middle segment, a plurality of compound segments and an end segment. The first segment preferably has a unitary body with the plurality of compound segments spaced from such a first segment. The middle segment has a unitary body and may be intermediately disposed between the first and compound segments respectively. The end segment may be positioned at a distal end of the compound segments. An underlayment having a flexible body may further be attached to each of the first, middle, compound and end segments respectively. Each of the first, middle, compound and end segments may be independently displaced along mutually exclusive paths when the underlayment is displaced. The finger guard is adapted to the movements of the user finger when guiding the food to be cut and provides speed and accuracy for food cutting operations in a comfortable, safe and non-restrictive manner.

Abstract: A finger shield combination and method for using the same for improved dental hygiene during the flossing of teeth. First and second finger shields have tubular sheaths for receiving first and second fingers. Adhesive tabs can be adhered partially to the tubular sheaths and partially to the fingers of the user to constrict the tubular sheaths and retain the finger shields. The adhesive tabs can be angled proximally past the proximal ends of the finger shields and can separably couple the first and second finger shields. The first finger shield can be applied to a forefinger, the second finger shield can be applied to a thumb, and a third finger shield can be applied to the middle finger. At least one stave disposed longitudinally along the tubular sheath of one of the finger shields can prevent constriction by the dental floss.

Abstract: An exfoliating dentifrice composition is described that contains a plurality of granules and an orally acceptable vehicle. The granules include at least one polymeric binding agent. The composition includes at least one abrasive agent having an average particle diameter of 0.01 mm to 4 mm. Also included are methods of exfoliating an oral cavity soft tissue by use of the composition.

Abstract: A fishing finger protection apparatus is disclosed that provides protection for an index finger of an angler during casting with a spin reel fishing rod. The finger protection apparatus includes a finger guard, a strap and a wrist band. The finger guard receives a distal end portion of the index finger of the angler in an approximately form fitting relation. The finger guard includes a first portion, opposing sidewalls and a back portion. The first portion protects the palmar side of the index finger and the sidewalls protect the sides of the index finger. The back portion can stretch to accommodate the size of the finger of the angler. The strap connects the finger guard and the wrist band.