Abstract: Arm protectors may be configured to protect a forearm of a user from bruising, scratches, cuts, bites, burns, and/or other injuries. The arm protector may include a body portion having a main body portion, a hand portion, and an extension portion. The main body portion may extend between the hand portion and the extension portion. The extension portion may extend from the main body portion toward an elbow of a user on a first side and toward an elbow crease of a user on a second side so as to protect a forearm, including an elbow region, of a user, while facilitating bending of the arm of the user.

Abstract: A wrist support sleeve is adapted to extend over a wearer's hand and wrist from a location below the ends of the fingers tip to a position just past the wrist region. The sleeve has an opening for receiving the wearer's thumb. A first portion of the sleeve extends around the lower part and opposite sides of a wearer's hand and wrist and has spaced side edges located in an upper region of the sleeve. An insert panel of a different material to the first sleeve portion is secured between spaced side edges of the first portion, so as to extend across the tipper portion of a wearer's hand and wrist when the device is worn. The insert panel material is a strong elastic material which has a higher stiffness than the rest of the sleeve.

Abstract: Splint for an orthopedic joint bandage. The splint includes at least a first section, at least a second section, at least one tensioning element, and a tightening device. The tightening device is structured and arranged to press the first and second sections against each other. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Wrist bandage, consisting of an anatomically shaped section which receives the wrist and the hand and which is formed from a single piece of flexible and elastic material, the section narrowing in the proximal direction, the section having, on the medial edge, a cutout for receiving the thumb, and with at least two straps secured on the medial edge, which straps can be secured on the dorsal side of the bandage, and with a pocket which is secured on the palmar side of the bandage, in particular sewn thereon, in such a way that the centre axis of the pocket forms an inwardly directed arch.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably sealing the opening between a glove and the sleeve cuff to prevent ingress of water therebetween. The apparatus includes a pair of rings, one of which is attached to the wrist portion of a glove while the other is attached to the cuff portion of a sleeve. The rings are releasably engageable with one another in the sealed fashion under normal working conditions. The rings are capable of self-disengaging angularly and/or axially when subjected to an angular force or moment of predetermined magnitude and duration applied to the connection so as to permit detachment of the glove. The apparatus is particularly useful in wet mining applications not only to prevent water from entering the opening between the glove and cuff but also to disengage safely and assuredly should a glove get caught in any equipment.

Abstract: A hockey shirt with a lower trunk opening, a neck opening and a neck guard associated with the neck opening. The neck guard includes a neck surrounding band of fabric, and a releasible attachment for changing the diameter of the neck guard to suit the needs of the wearer. In one embodiment the shirt includes sleeves, with cuff assemblies. The cuff assemblies include a slash guard retaining pocket and an elasticizing means, which in the preferred embodiment is the sleeve cuff itself.

Abstract: The invention is a sturdy shield with a generally U-shaped curved piece adapted to fit for several inches along the underside/little finger side/ulna side of the wrist. Near the middle of the U-shaped curved piece is a generally perpendicular ridge, or striking edge, depending vertically between about 1/4" and 3/4", and extending horizontally between about 2" and 6" along the length of the wrist. The U-shaped curved piece is secured to the wrist by any sturdy conventional means, for example, by an adjustable strapping means which passes over the top side/thumb side/radius side of the wrist. A shorter, wristwatch style is envisioned, as well as a longer, forearm length version.

Abstract: A hockey shirt with a lower trunk opening, a neck opening and a neck guard associated with the neck opening. The neck guard includes a neck surrounding band of fabric, and a releasible attachment for changing the diameter of the neck guard to suit the needs of the wearer. In one embodiment the shirt includes sleeves, with cuff assemblies. The cuff assemblies include a slash guard retaining pocket and an elasticizing means, which in the preferred embodiment is the sleeve cuff itself.

Abstract: A jewelry cover, for selectively covering an article of jewelry present on a finger or wrist, comprising an outer cover having a first end, a second end, an inside, and an outside. A pair of elastic strips are stitched to the inside of the outer cover, and extend substantially between the first end and second end. A fastening device comprises a first fastener component and a second fastener component. The first fastener component is mounted at the first end on the outside of the outer cover. The second fastener component is mounted at the second end on the inside of the outer cover. The jewelry cover is selectively wrapped around the finger or wrist forming a loop thereabout, and the first fastener component and second fastener component are secured to each other to secure the jewelry cover thereto.

Abstract: A batting glove is provided incorporating a leather palm portion, a leather wrist portion including a hook and loop fastener, a leather finger portion including separate finger members having spaces therebetween and a leather thumb portion. Disposed along the palm portion is a leather sheath housing an elongated raised rubber pad having lower and upper surfaces bounding a concave outer surface therebetween configured to cradle a bat handle. The pad preferably has a hardness greater than that of cellular polystyrene, more commonly known as Styrofoam.RTM.. When the glove is worn by the batter, the raised pad outer surface is configured to be substantially aligned with the distal ends of the metacarpals of the gloved hand.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a back of a human hand. The inventive device includes a cover web sized to extend over and beyond the back and digits of a human hand. A plurality of finger loops extend from a lower surface of the cover web for engaging the fingers of the hand to couple the device thereto. A plurality of slits can extend through the web to permit individual articulation of the digits of the hand, and a wrist strap can be provided for securing an inner portion of the cover web relative to the hand.

Abstract: An air isolation hand covering has a bladder consisting of a plurality of interconnected or independent inflation cells that is positioned between the hand and a hand-held tool or other vibrating object. The cells are oriented to permit easy bending of the hand covering in directions appropriate for grasping an object. The effectiveness of the bladder in reducing the vibration energy transmitted to the hand is a function of the shape and configuration of the bladder, the pressure in the bladder, the compressible fluid used, the volume of the bladder, and the grip force and push force used when clasping a tool or other object. The bladder can be filled with air or other fluid during the fabrication of the bladder or it can be inflated or deflated with a small pump and integral air valve connected to one of the air cavities.

Abstract: A shark repellant patch is provided which includes a highly flexible, impermeable membrane sealing a shark repelling substance to a highly flexible base. The membrane is provided with imperfections that cause the membrane to shear when it is subjected to a predetermined level of force. In one embodiment of the invention, a tab is provided proximate the imperfections to facilitate rupturing the membrane. An adhesive is applied to a portion of the base. An exemplary method of fabrication is also provided.

Abstract: A shock absorbing glove for sports and industrial activities having air or gas filled compartments on the palm portion to function as cushions to absorb shocks and impacts transmitted to the palm by an object gripped by the glove.