Abstract: A thumb protector for use in carpentry, made of metal or a durable composite material of sufficient strength to protect a human thumb from a hammer blow. A cloth fastening jacket and associated fastening band encircling the second phalanx of the thumb firmly secure the protector to the first phalanx. The portion of the sheath covering the thumbpad has an arcuate groove disposed transversely relative to the thumb enabling the wearer to roll a nail into position between thumb and forefinger from a reservoir located in the palm of the same hand. The grooves pass completely through the material of the protector and so also allow the thumb to breathe. Integrally attached to the sheath is an extrusion which functionally and structurally mimics a human thumbnail.

Abstract: A barber's guard ring for protecting portions of his hand from scissortip cuts is disclosed. The ring comprises a band portion which is adapted to be worn on the barber's central finger adjacent the base of that finger and the metacarpal body of his hand. The ring also includes at least one protective flange. A first end section of the flange is connected to the band portion. A body section of the flange is connected to the first end section and overlies a portion of the barber's central finger and also a portion of his neighboring finger. And a second end section of the flange is connected to the body section. The second end section has an outside surface which is spaced apart from the metacarpal knuckles of his central finger and the neighboring finger.

Abstract: A thumb protector for preventing injury to players in such sports as lacrosse and hockey. The thumb protector comprises a rigid cap covering the end of the thumb when in use, and being supported by a rigid support member connecting the cap and a base, the base engaging the root of the thumb when in use, or being anchored to a protective glove.

Abstract: A liquid-insulated garment supplements the inherent thermal protection va of traditional suit insulations in conventional passive diving suits with bladders containing insulating liquids having substantially the same densities as water and thermal conductivities of less than 0.070 Btu/ft-hr.degree. F. to provide insulation from ambient cold. The additional thermal protection created by the liquid-insulated garment helps the diver surpass the performance and acceptable duration constraints imposed by conventional drysuits or wetsuits and allows easy adjustments to the level of thermal comfort required by the diver. It additionally reduces the inherent buoyant forces associated with conventional drysuits and wetsuits, and provides uniform thermal protection over the entire surface of the diver's body since it is tailored to fit the diver.

Abstract: A needlework thimble comprising a shell to receive and encircle the finger of the user. The shell includes a pocket for receiving a supply of beeswax which lightly coats the thread during the sewing process to strengthen the thread and stabilize it against tangling and knotting. An elastic band is attached at an open end of the shell to secure the shell to the user's finger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a haemostatic circumcision bandage comprising a bandage body made of a pliable waterproof material and of a unitary configuration. The bandage has a shaft supporting portion adapted to be wrapped around an entire penile shaft protecting it against contamination and a body attachment portion connected to the shaft supporting portion, which is adapted to be temporarily attached to a wearer's body and provided to keep the bandage in place. The bandage also has a resilient pad placed on the shaft supporting portion, which is adapted to facilitate haemostasis by means of applying a gentle even compression, as well as an absorbent pad placed over the resilient pad, which is provided to help absorb blood and promote healing a wound caused by circumcision.

Abstract: This bandage is used alone to protect the thumb, fingers or to be used over other bandages and act as a cover for them to keep them clean and help hold the bandage securely in place without the use of tape or clamps. Also to help prevent a person from further injury by hitting the uncovered injured thumb or finger. It makes the injured thumb or finger more comfortable as it conforms to the shape of the finger or thumb. It can be used over thumb, finger, guards, splints, etc.

Abstract: A bowling aid adapted to be mounted on either the bowler's index or little finger. The aid is a sheath into which the bowler's finger is inserted. Appropriate padding is provided in the sheath for gripping and protecting the finger. The padding can include a full-finger insert having removable serrated longitudinal sections. On the outer end of the sheath there is provided a plate which extends outwardly from the sheath under the head metacarpal joint of the bowler's index finger and part of the palm of the bowler's hand and is provided with a concave surface with a frictional coating thereon for assisting the bowler in gripping the bowling ball. The concave surface and friction coating extend along the length and width of the sheath. The bowler presses the plate and the length and width of the sheath against the surface of the ball to generate enhanced control during ball release. The sheath can define a gap along its length with a fastening system attached to the sheath to accommodate varying finger sizes.

Abstract: A new glove with fingernail protectors for protecting the fingernails of a wearer from accidental breaking or chipping. The inventive device includes a palm portion with a plurality of digit portions extending therefrom. The back of each of the digit portions has a fingernail region extending from the tip of the digit portion towards the root of the digit portion. The thickness of the fingernail region of each of the digit portions is greater than the thickness of the rest of the digit portion to provide protection against chipping and breaking to the fingernails of a wearer.

Abstract: A lightweight glove having finger grip inserts for use by persons playing slot machines or the like that includes a light weight fabric glove shell having an elastic wrist band and insert receiving ends formed into the thumb and index fingers thereof and two resilient elastomeric finger grip inserts one secured to each of the insert receiving ends of the thumb and index finger portions of the glove shell. Each of the resilient elastomeric finger grip inserts includes a lower coin contact area for receiving the tip of the users finger, a U-shaped glove finger top attachment portion formed integrally with and adjacent to the perimeter edge of the lower coin contact area, a glove finger attachment edge, a contact area biasing strip integrally formed between the two parallel portions of the U-shaped glove finger top attachment portion, and a moisture vent opening defined by the contact area biasing strip and the U-shaped glove finger top attachment portion.

Abstract: A device for use in the medical community to facilitate changing the height of adjustable medical devices such as, canes, crutches, walkers and the like, adapted to fit the finger for depressing a retractable spring loaded pin located within adjustable medical devices such as canes, crutches, walkers and the like, to change the height of such medical devices.

Abstract: A finger protector, for use by surgical personnel under a surgical glove during a surgical procedure to prevent a finger puncture or cut, includes a puncture- and cut-resistant flexible, thin tube. The tube is open at one end and closed at an opposite end, the tube tapering outwardly from the closed end to the open end. The tube is adapted to extend over the entire circumference of a finger from a fingertip to at least the third metacarpal-phalangeal joint, and combines levels of proprioception and flexibility suitable for surgical purposes. Preferably the tube is formed of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), about 0.080 cm thick, and extends substantially over at least the palmar surface and sides of the remainder of the finger, at least up to the second metacarpal-phalangeal joint.

Abstract: A stitch laying tool has a cylindrical thimble body having a center axis and a cylindrical side wall with opposite open ends to receive the tip of a stitcher's finger. An elongated stiff wire is secured to the side wall and extends substantially parallel to the center axis and has an outer end extending beyond one end of the cylindrical side wall. The outer end of the stiff wire has a short straight wire segment which forms an angle with respect to the stiff wire.

Abstract: A gripping device comprises a thin strip of flexible material which is disposed between a user's index finger and thumb to facilitate gripping, particularly bottle cap removal. The flexible strip includes attachment bands which secure the strip to the thumb and index finger for use.

Abstract: A dissection glove for forming in a patient a tissue pocket to receive an implantable device. The dissection glove is constructed of an absorbent material formed into at least one recess with an open end for receiving a portion of a surgeon's gloved hand. A retaining mechanism is provided for releasably retaining the dissection glove to a portion of the surgeon's gloved hand. An extraction mechanism is optionally provided for extracting the dissection glove from the tissue pocket. The dissection glove may be constructed from a variety of materials, such as polypropylene nonwoven mesh or calcium alginate gauze. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming a tissue pocket in a patient for receiving an implantable device using the present dissection glove.

Abstract: A thimble for use in quilting, sewing or the like to manipulate a needle includes a flexible member and a shield member. The flexible member has four notches in spaced apart relation forming four tab portions positioned therebetween. The notches enable the tab portions to be bent about a finger of a person for conforming and fitting the thimble to the finger. One of the tab portions may be elongated to provide an elongated flap for fitting the thimble on a finger with a long fingernail. The flexible member is attached to or integrally formed with an adhesive material for securing the thimble to the finger of a person to prevent slippage of the thimble. The thimble further includes a shield member attached to the adhesive material of the flexible member for protecting the finger from contact with the needle. The shield member includes a dimple for seating the needle during use of the thimble and a curved surface for conforming to the finger of a person.

Abstract: A finger cot intended for surgical use, and a method for manufacturing the finger cot. The finger cot is formed from two blanks, a first blank forms the back portion, and a second forms the palm face, sides and tip. The blanks are formed of materials to provide the desired degree of protection from cuts and punctures, balanced against the degree of sensitivity or tactility needed to perform a specific task. The second blank is place on a anvil having a cavity therein shaped like a finger. An insert is placed over the second blank and forced into the cavity to shape the second blank. A seam, surrounding the cavity, and located on the outside of the finger cot is formed by ultra sonic welding.

Abstract: A finger and thumb protector providing two sheaths for fingers and one sheath for the thumb of a user working with solvents. The sheaths are connected by a tether. The protector is formed from a thin, flexible, elastic material impervious to solvents, such as polyvinyl chloride. Two sheaths for fingers are disposed parallel, abutting, and open in similar directions. The sheath for the thumb is angled with respect to the sheaths for fingers, thereby assuming positions natural for a closed grasp of a small object. Each sheath is generally cylindrical, domed at the closed end, and extends to the first knuckle of its respective finger or thumb. The tether is U-shaped, with the U-shaped channel open in a direction similar to those of the finger and thumb sheaths. The protector may be fabricated by dipping a mold into liquid, uncured resin and peeling the protector from the mold after curing of the material.

Abstract: A hand and finger shield includes a front wall and a rear wall spaced therefrom between which the fingers of a hand may be inserted. The front and rear wall are interconnected by a bottom wall. At least one intermediate wall extends upwardly from the bottom wall and is joined to the front and rear walls so that fingers may be placed on each side of the intermediate wall. This arrangement creates a shield which protects the user's fingers when for example, holding a food item which is being sliced or cut. The shield may also have side walls extending inwardly from the front wall to function as a scoop, scraper, or dispenser of cooking ingredients.

Abstract: A hand puncture protector (10) including a pivoting shell which covers susceptible areas on the back and sides of the wearer's thumb (53), index finger (52) and thenar web space to reduce the risk of injury or infection from accidental punctures from needles and other sharp instruments ("SHARPS"). The pivoting shell is formed of a SHARP impervious material, such as thermoplastic, and has separate thumb (11) and index finger (12) components which are preferably fastened together by a single rivet (30) placed above the thenar web space region. VELCRO straps (20, 21) are affixed to the thumb and index finger regions of the molded shell at about the interphalange joint of the thumb and middle phalanx of the index finger to secure the hand protector to the user's hand. A method of protecting health care professionals from injury or infection by accidental punctures is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pad for protecting an engaging finger utilized with a writing instrument. The inventive device includes a cover web extendable at least partially about a digit of a human hand. A securing assembly is coupled to the web for securing a web in an annular configuration about the digit to secure the device thereto.

Abstract: A bowling aid adapted to be mounted on either the bowler's index or little finger. The aid is a rigid sheath into which the bowler's finger is inserted. Appropriate padding is provided in the sheath for gripping and protecting the finger. On the outer end of the sheath there is provided a plate which extends outwardly from the sheath and is provided with a concave surface with a frictional coating thereon for assisting the bowler in gripping the bowling ball. The concave surface and friction coating extend along the length and width of the sheath. The bowler presses the plate and the length and width of the sheath against the surface of the ball during bowling to generate enhanced grip.

Abstract: Hand wear such as a glove having a plurality of relatively hard sockets affixed to the outside of the glove at the outer end of each digit receiving receptacle. The sockets are sized to receive the distal phalange of a gloved digit and provide an increased resistance to deformation, thereby protecting the finger tips during tasks which are finger tip intensive.

Abstract: A finger guard which is made of impervious hardened plastic. It is open at the proximal end and tapered to closure adjacent the distal end. A compressible-extensible slot extends in axial alignment of the guard from the proximal end thereof to a position which is short of the absolute distal end. The guard slot, while closed during nonuse, is expandable into variant expandable widening positions, which positions are determined by the size of the carpenter's index finger. There are two factors which secure the splinter guard to the index finger. The first is by a resistance compression of the guard upon the finger, causing a friction fit. Secondly, as the asymmetric interior configuration of the guard conforms to the distal joint and fingernail extension of the finger, this causes a clamping effect and friction fit as the finger is forced into protected position. The guard is adaptable to either the left or right hand index finger without modification. Its utility extends to power sawing and board measurement.

Abstract: A puncture resistant glove is shown which includes a puncture resistant layer disposed on non-puncture resistant portions for protection of a wearer's digits. The puncture resistant layer includes a series of shields of puncture resistant material which overlap at the joints to protect the joint, but allow flexing of the joint. The glove may also include accordion-shaped zones which allow easier flexing and extension of the glove. The resulting glove provides protection for the hand while maintaining a good fit and being comfortable.

Abstract: A finger-tip protection device for absorbing mechanical shock transferred to the finger-tip as a result of repetitive contact with a hard surface. The device includes a rigid shell having a cavity into which a finger-tip can to be inserted into it. The fore end of the shell is provided with a shock absorbing mechanism located so as to at least partially protrude from the shell in the direction of the intended contact surface. The contact surface is covered with resilient nubs functioning as a portion of the shock absorbing mechanism. In this manner, the shock transferred through the contact surface is attenuated by the shock absorbing mechanism so as to diminish the fatigue and soreness effects caused by repetitive striking of the finger-tip against a hard surface.

Abstract: There is provided according to the invention a digital retractor to protect ndex finger, palm and thumb of the non-dominant hand of the surgeon during surgery, where the non-dominant hand is used to retract or position tissue. The retractor comprises a curved base plate which fits against the palmar surface of the index finger and extends toward the thumb, and includes one or two rings attached to the base plate through which the surgeon's index finger, and optionally also the long finger, are poised and positioned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for polishing fingernails. The polishing fingernail device comprises an integral structure having a forward portion for the fingernail section and a rearward portion for a portion of the finger rearwardly from the fingernail. The forward portion extends about the side ends of the nail and the rear end of the nail. In another embodiment the forward portion includes a section which extends under and about the forward portion of the nail being treated. The rearward portion extends about the top and side portion of the finger with a mechanism, such as a belt to releasably secure the polishing fingernail device to the finger.

Abstract: A finger sleeve comprising a finger sleeve of a varying length as a function to correspond to the length of a user's finger and positionable upon the user's finger, the finger sleeve having an external surface with a proximal end having a finger-receiving opening, a distal end having a closed spherical extent and a long intermediate extent therebetween with a conical extent, and a short cylindrical extent at the end of the conical extent; the finger sleeve having a hollow internal surface with a proximal end having a finger-receiving opening, a distal end with a closed spherical extent and a long intermediate extent therebetween with a conical surface, and a short cylindrical extent adjacent to the internal end; the finger sleeve having a solid region between the conical surfaces and between the exterior surface at the distal end; and the finger sleeve as set forth in claim 1 wherein the finger sleeve is fabricated of an elastomeric material selected from the class of elastomeric materials including plastic a

Abstract: A palmar anterior thumb support for use with a glove or mitten includes a molded thermoplastic insert which extends distal of the wrist on the palmar side of the hand and the thumb. The support covers substantially all of the palm of the hand and substantially all of the palmar side of the thumb. The palm portion of the support is contoured to maintain a correct web space between the thumb and the index finger. The thumb portion of the support is contoured to support the palmar side of the thumb and is provided with two or more upstanding extensions or tabs for laterally supporting the thumb. At least one of the tabs preferably extends partially onto the dorsal side of the hand in the web space between the thumb and the index finger. The palmar support supports not only the thumb, but the CMC, MP, and IP joints and is more comfortable than a dorsal support.

Abstract: A bowler's finger sleeve (10) is constructed of a high density neoprene sheet to form a curved tube which is placed on a bowler's finger (12) to aid the bowler in controlling a bowling ball (16). The sleeve is constructed using a method employed to construct a prior art orthopedic splint. An internal ridge (52) of the sleeve is placed at a dorsal surface (56) of the bowler's finger.

Abstract: A disk-shaped plastic shield adapted to rest against the palm of the hand of the hair cutter adjacent to a knuckle to prevent scissor cuts when trimming hair, and a finger guard.

Abstract: A set of digit or thumb and finger protectors provides a manicurist with protection against chafing irritation or injury from repeated contact with a nail file, emery board or the like. The set includes a thumb protector and an index-finger protector for the hand opposite a hand that holds the file or other tool. The thumb protector covers the skin on the back and sides of the thumb but allows the thumb pad to remain exposed for tactile sensation, for example to assess the smoothness of a filed surface, without having to remove the thumb protector. The index-finger protector covers the skin and nail at the end of the index finger. The index finger protector hinges adjacent the knuckle and has a throat cut out to permit free flexion and extension of the index finger. These protectors guard against accidentally filing or rasping the skin by an errant stroke.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for handling a needle to reduce the likelihood of accidental pricking. The apparatus includes cylindrical sleeve for receiving a phalanx of a finger or thumb. The apparatus also includes a pair of planar magnetic surfaces supported on the cylindrical sleeve for removably holding a needle thereon. The surfaces are spaced from and flush with each other. The spacing between the planar surfaces allows the needle to be easily placed on or removed from the surfaces with the aid of a needle grasping tool. The device further includes a shield located to one side of the spaced planar magnetic surfaces to protect the wearer from accidental pricking when the needle is being placed onto, removed from, or held by the magnetic planar surfaces.

Abstract: A hand protector for fishing has a thumb portion which includes material on at least the inner or pad side of the thumb, for the direct engagement of the teeth of a typical game or sport fish for the support and carriage thereof. The teeth engaging material may be any suitable pile type material comprising a multitude of small loops; the loop portion of hook and loop fastening material (e. g., Velcro, tm) may be used. The thumb portion of the protector also provides complete protection for the thumb of a wearer of the device, from possible injury from the teeth of the fish. In an alternative embodiment, the protector includes a glove covering most of the hand and providing for greater comfort in colder conditions. The four fingertips of the glove embodiment are open, to provide for good tactile feel for the user of the glove.

Abstract: Protective covering such as a surgical glove, finger cot or condom having two layers with a middle layer of sealing solution disposed between the two layers. The solution operates to fill punctures or tears in the two layers. The middle layer may include an evaporation inhibitor to inhibit evaporation of antimicrobial or sealing solutions in the middle layer.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a protective finger guard having a flexible and puncture resistant construction. The finger guard comprises an elongated tubular member constructed to cover the middle and terminal phalanges of a finger or thumb (from the medial finger joint extending just beyond the fingertip). An indentation is provided in the tubular member at the end adjacent the medial finger joint on the ventral side to allow flexibility and bending the finger at the medial joint. An indentation is provided in the distal end of the tubular member, again on the ventral side, to allow the finger pad to extend therethrough. Hood-like extensions are provided at each end of the tubular member on the dorsal side extending to the end of the finger and to the end of the medial finger joint.

Abstract: A disposable teeth cleaning kit includes a finger mounted toothbrush having a substantially cylindrical elastic sheath with a closed end and an open end. The sheath can be provided with internal longitudinal torque ridges to prevent rolling of the sheath during use. Brush means is disposed on the sheath adjacent its closed end and the sheath is adapted to be furled into a compact configuration wherein the furled portion forms a substantially annular rim bounding an area spanned by the closed end portion of the sheath and the brush means. The brush means is sized and configured to be surrounded and protected by the rim during storage and can be sealed in a protective sterile pod if desired. A sealed brush pod for attachment to an elastic sheath to form a finger mounted toothbrush comprises a base pad from which a bed of brush material projects. The bed of brush material is smaller than the pad to define a peripheral lip of the pad.

Abstract: A medical dressing for covering a wound, lesion, burn or similar injury is disclosed. The dressing comprises a material having at least three layers comprising: (a) a first inner layer which comprises a porous polyethylene film which enables moisture to be wicked away from the injury; (b) a second middle layer comprising an absorbent material for absorbing the moisture from the first layer; and (c) a third outer layer comprising a flexible, water-proof and breathable material.

Abstract: A finger and palm guard for barbers and cosmetologists may be made up of a pair of tubular members or rings that accommodate the middle and index fingers of the user's hand. Attached to and extending from each of these members is a projection that extends over the palmar fascia in the region immediately adjacent the knuckles joining the metacarpals and the third phalanges of both the middle and index fingers. Both projections lie in substantially the same plane and are connected to one another by a rivet or similar pivotable connection that will allow natural movement of the fingers toward and away from one another when the device is being employed.

Abstract: A thumb support is provided which both guides and limits thumb movement from the back of the hand while leaving the palm surfaces unobstructed for use. The support contains a moldable support member which can be shaped to conform to the back and sides of the thumb of the user.

Abstract: A disposable teeth cleaning kit includes a finger mounted toothbrush having a substantially cylindrical elastic sheath with a closed end and an open end. The sheath can be provided with internal longitudinal torque ridges to prevent rolling of the sheath during use. Brush means is disposed on the sheath adjacent its closed end and the sheath is adapted to be furled into a compact configuration wherein the furled portion forms a substantially annular rim bounding an area spanned by the closed end portion of the sheath and the brush means. The brush means is sized and configured to be surrounded and protected by the rim during storage and can be sealed in a protective sterile pod if desired. In use, the toothbrush is unfurled onto a user's finger whereupon the finger is manipulated in the user's mouth to clean the teeth. When the teeth are cleaned, the brush is unfurled from the user's finger and discarded in an appropriate refuse receptacle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel finger toothbrush. More particularly, this invention pertains to a unique toothbrush which can fit on a finger of a user for brushing the teeth of the user or the teeth of another human being or animal. The invention comprises a base portion with a plurality of bristles secured in and protruding from the base. A first curved finger gripping device extends from a first side of the base away from the bristles with a second curved finger gripping device extending from a second side of the base away from the bristles. Friction enhancing device are formed in the interior facing surfaces of the first and second finger gripping device.

Abstract: A fingernail protector comprises a fingernail shield, an attachment device or fastener for temporarily securing the protector to a user's finger, and a connector or coupling portion for pivotably connecting the shield to the fastener so that the shield is disposed distally of the fastener in a use position of the shield and so that the shield is swingable about an axis oriented substantially transversely to the user's finger. The connector includes a toggle hinge which enables the shield to be pivotably connected to the attachment device or fastener so that the shield is swingable between a first stable toggle position and a second stable toggle position. The fingernail protector is an integral piece formed by injection molding.

Abstract: A readily removable slip-on flexible finger covering having a tubular-shaped sleeve-like portion and an elongated elastic strap extending therefrom for securing thereon a fingertip connector for connection between an actuated drive bar of a continuous passive motion device and the fingertip connector located on the distal finger of a hand. The fingertip connector includes a base plate and a connector clip. The base plate is adapted to be secured to or retained by the finger covering and to provide contact with the distal digit of the finger. The connector clip extends outward therefrom and is adapted to engage with a complementary connector attachment that is attached to the drive bar or actuator.

Abstract: A finger socket structure is arranged to afford protection to an individual's finger during various procedures. The invention includes a resilient socket structure having an entrance opening directed into a polymeric foam-lined cavity, wherein a nose portion of the socket includes a slot for receiving and positioning a knife blade therethrough. Side wall protective plates of a greater hardness than the socket shell is provided to afford lateral protection to the finger, with a groove directed through a bottom wall of the finger adjacent the entrance opening to secure a nail and the like for positioning the nail during a hammering procedure.

Abstract: A glove-shaped overwrap of, e.g, cotton has finger portions which extend radially outwardly from a central hand portion. Ravel-stop means, e.g. baste stitches, encircle each of the finger portions adjacent the hand portion. A drawstring or other means permits the overwrap to be secured about the patient's wrist.Where a patient's finger is to be bandaged or medicated, the other finger portions are severed from the hand portion. The finger is bandaged or medicated and the overwrap is then put on the bandaged or medicated hand so that the bandaged or medicated finger is covered by the unsevered finger portion of the overwrap. The drawstring is tied around the patient's wrist. The invention facilitates bandaging and medication of, e.g., infant fingers and hands, since infants tolerate the overwrap well and can neither remove the bandage from the finger nor eat or otherwise remove the medication from it.

Abstract: A flexible sheath is arranged to receive a thumb therewithin, wherein the sheath is directed to a sheath strap, and the sheath strap is secured to a mounting band, with the mounting band arranged for mounting to an individual's thumb adjacent a first end of the thumb, with the sheath arranged for receiving a second end of the thumb for securing the sheath structure relative to an individual's thumb.

Abstract: Finger splint for fixing the distal finger joint in an oblique position, consisting of a shell (1) supporting the distal finger joint and the distal phalanx of the finger on the underside, which are connected to one another near the distal finger joint by means of an annular part (3). In order to be able to permit an adaptation to different swellings of the finger, while at the same time retaining the splint shape adapted anatomically to the finger, the upper-side shell (2) is made divided (longitudinal slot 5) and the splint consists of elastically or plastically flexible material.

Abstract: The fingernail polish protector of the invention has a finger-encircling piece, elongated pieces extending in parallel from opposing sides of the finger-encircling piece, an upper piece hinged to one of the elongated pieces and latchable to the other elongated piece, and at least one lower finger-retaining portion extending downward between said finger encircling piece and the distal end of said elongated piece. The fingernail polish protector may also include an upper finger-retaining portion extending upward from an elongated piece. The protector may be attached to open ends of the fingers of a glove.