Abstract: A glove has a glove body and a closure mechanism. The glove body has a palm portion and a back portion that together define an interior. A cuff perimeter defines an opening to the interior, and an access slit extends from the cuff perimeter to enable the opening to expand. The closure mechanism includes an inner layer adjacent the glove body that forms a band compartment having an exit slot. An elastic band is positioned within the band compartment, with a first end attached to the band compartment and a second end that extends out through the exit slot. A first fastener element is positioned on the second end of the elastic band, and a second fastener element adapted to removably engage the first fastener element is attached to the glove body on the opposite side of the access slit from the exit slot.

Abstract: Transmission of communicable diseases has been a long standing problems between athletes playing team sports. The potential of HIV and AIDS virus transmission has elevated this problem to be a grave concern. A major avenue for the transmission of infectious agents has been identified to be a game's ball. In many sports it is common practice for athletes to wet their finger tips to better grip the ball. A hygienic method of improving grip on a game ball is disclosed. The disclosed gripping band is wholly flexible and accordingly is not a potential source of injury even in a contact sport. Wetted absorbent material within a water tight pan, due to minimally exposed surface area, remains moist for sustained periods in any orientation.

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: A ventilated protective garment particularly for wear by operators, occupants, and passengers of sports motor vehicles, such as motorcycles for example, includes a garment body which may be configured as a jacket or coat, and which includes an especially configured vent structure at sleeves of the garment, which vent structure provides for selective opening of a vent passage on the sleeve forearm portion, while also insuring against the sleeves sliding up the wearer's arms in the event of a fall from the moving vehicle followed by a tumble and slide on gravel or pavement, for example. Thus, the wearer of the garment may select to be provided with desirable ventilation, or to close the forearm ventilation openings, and is protected against forearm abrasion regardless of whether the forearm vent openings are opened or closed.

Abstract: Relaxation of grip during a golf stroke is restrained by hook-to-loop adhesion between fabric (5) covering the golf-club handle (3) and fabric elements (11-14) attached to the golfer's gloves (1, 2). The handle-covering fabric (5) has hook-ended threads and is wrapped around the handle (3) directly (or helically (25) FIG. 5). Loop-fabric patches (11, 13) are attached to the tips of the glove-thumbs (15, 21), and loop-fabric elements (12, 14) extend across the palms (16, 22) at the base of the fingers (17-20, 23, 24). Change of grip is signaled by a tearing sound as hook-loop engagement is broken at either glove (1, 2). An alternative pair of gloves ((21, 32), FIGS. 6-10) includes a palm-located fabric element (38) augmenting adhesion of the lower glove (31) with the handle (3), and mutally-adhering fabric elements (34, 39) of opposite thread types for restraining relaxation of the upper glove (32) from where it overlies the lower glove (31).

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: A woven sleeve is used for bundling elongated substrates. The illustrative embodiment is interwoven of monofilament warp members and fill yarns comprised of compliant material such as bulky multifilament yarn. Supplement monofilaments extending lengthwise of the fabric are separated into individual pieces, each including a section cradled in the compliant material of a fill yarn and are locked in the cradle position by at least one of the warp members. End sections of the individual pieces project outwardly and terminate in hooks which interlock with an exposed section of the compliant material to effect closure of the sleeve around the elongated substrates. A sleeve of the type described may also be provide with integral hooks to attach the sleeve to loop-type other loop material on a support surface.

Abstract: A custom-fitted hand protector product, including a multi-layer protective pad for being custom-fitted onto the back of the hand to protect the hand of the wearer between the wrist and the fingers. The protective pad comprises a flexible inner cushion layer for being placed closest to the hand and an initially flexible intermediate layer overlying the inner layer, said intermediate layer comprised of a fabric impregnated with a moisture-curable resin which hardens upon curing to form a rigid structure of the fabric which retains a hand-molded shape into which it is molded during curing, thereby also holding the flexible inner cushion layer in the same hand-defined shape. Releasable attachment devices are attached for retaining the protective pad in an exposed, exterior position on the back of the hand. The product is packaged in a moisture-proof package until immediately prior to use.

Abstract: An improved golf glove tee holder holds tees in an orientation that is lateral relative to the major axis of the glove, i.e. through the finger tips and the cuff. This lateral orientation, along with strategic location on the back of the golf glove between the closure flap and the finger region, ensures that the golfer's wrist and knuckle joints may be fully flexed in all directions with no possibility of potential distraction, discomfort or risk of injury from the tees such as can occur with longitudinal tee orientation of conventional golf glove tee holders. The lateral orientation of the present improved tee holder is also more ergonomic: selecting and pulling out the tee is more natural and comfortable than with conventional longitudinal tee orientation. As an optional feature, a ball marker may be provided, removably attached to the closure flap of the golf glove with a snap type fastener.

Abstract: An anatomically designed slip-on wrist supporting hand wrap is provided which is able to replace the long cloth hand wrap used in boxing and the martial arts. The hand wrap includes a resilient wrap body having thumb and finger apertures, wrist support straps oppositely extending from the wrap body and wrist support strap fasteners, and a hand fastener removably attachable to the wrap body for adjustment to a desired fit. The hand wrap may include a knuckle pad, finger sleeves and a hand grip for added comfort and support. The user's fingers and thumb are inserted through the thumb and finger apertures, and the wrist support straps are wrapped about the hand and wrist and the fasteners secured resulting in a convenient yet supportive and protective hand wrap which can be used in conjunction with boxing and bag gloves.

Abstract: A golf glove is formed of a palm portion, a back portion opposite to the palm portion, a plurality of finger sheaths, a thumb sheath, and a wrist portion which is provided with a magnetic member having a magnetic field for stimulating the anatomical points of the wrist of a golfer wearing the golf glove so as to promote the health of the golfer.

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 pair of training gloves for training a person catching a thrown or kicked American football to position the hands properly for effective catching of the ball includes connector members of hook and loop fastener on the index fingers and thumbs of each glove. The connector members also include straps having elastic sections, and the straps are secured to the tip of the index finger and thumb of one glove. Separate straps also extend laterally from the tip of the little finger and the back of the one glove. The connector members, including the straps on the thumb and index finger on the one glove, are adapted to be secured to the other glove by cooperating pads of hook and loop fastener material sewn to the thumb and index finger of the other glove to provide assumption of the "diamond" position of the hands for catching a ball generally above the waist.

Abstract: A harness for securing a hand to a ski-pole grip, the harness including a thumb hole, a protector element extending from an area between a thumb and a forefinger of the hand to a wrist area, surrounding at least partially a thumb-side outer edge of the hand, and at least one wrist-encircling tightening strap, wherein the protector is provided with at least one adjustment strap, extending in a substantially wrist-encircling direction and fitted with a fastening buckle which is intended for cooperation with the tightening strap and whose position along the adjustment strap is adjustable longitudinally of the adjustment strap according to a size of the hand.

Abstract: The invention is a one piece glove used as a sports aid to decrease slippage during grip, that is comprised of an elastomeric fabric component which fits precisely incorporating all the fingers of the hand; the wrist; and the thumb. The elastomeric fabric component is completely flexible not containing any rigid positional elements for the wrist or fingers. The palmar side of all the finger sleeves of the glove, as well as the palm of the glove have attached a silicone of prosthetic quality which is fused to the elastomeric fabric in such a fashion that all the external aspects of the finger sleeves facing the sports apparatus such as, but not limited to, a bowling ball, as well as the internal aspects facing the fingers are fused with the silicone. The surface of the palm of the glove is comprised of silicone and elastomeric fabric fused on the external aspect that contacts the bowling ball, and the internal aspect that contacts the palm itself.

Abstract: A hand mounted pocket for placement on a back of a hand. The hand mounted pocket comprises: a wrist band, at least one finger band, and a pocket panel. The wrist band is annular and is sized to engage a person's wrist. The at least one finger band is annular and is sized to engage at least one finger of a person's hand. The wrist band and the at least one finger band are joined by the pocket panel, wherein an upper portion of the pocket panel is attached to the at least one finger band, and a lower portion of the pocket panel is attached to the wrist band. The pocket panel is sized to extend across a back portion of a hand, the pocket panel has at least one pocket therein.

Abstract: An attachment device for releasably securing first and second clothing items comprises a first tab and a second tab each including mating hook and loop fastening elements which are mounted to respective clothing items in an orientation wherein the hook and loop fastening elements of the first tab engage and releasably connect to the hook and loop fastening elements of the second tab such that forces tending to separate the first and second clothing items during laundering result in the application of a shear force to the connected tabs.

Abstract: A glove with an integrated wrist strap for a pole, such as ski poles, cross-country poles, hiking sticks, walking sticks and the like has an upper surface that defines a palm side, a back side, a wrist part and a thumb joint part. The wrist strap is formed integrally with the glove and includes a circumferentially adjustable loop part that wraps around the wrist part, an attachment part which extends on the palm side of the glove in the region of the thumb joint part, and a pull tab which extends on the outside of the glove. Also included is a binding element which is attached to the attachment part and the pull tab. The binding element, the attachment part and the pull tab are located adjacent the thumb joint part on the palm side of the glove. The pull tab is embodied as at least partly elastic and secured releasably to the upper surface.

Abstract: A new Weighted Golf Glove for improving a golfer's golf swing and thereby helping a golfer improve his or her golf game. The inventive device includes a glove including a palm portion, a back portion, finger stalls, a thumb stall, and a wrist portion cooperatively joined together to fit a wearer's hand and a pocket provided intermediate the wrist portion and the thumb stall of the glove wherein the pocket is adapted for receiving and holding a generally flexible conforming weight capable of conforming in use to the shape of the ball of the thumb of a wearer's hand.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for tubular garments utilizes hook and loop fasteners for quick, secure releasable engagement. Pairs of hook and loop fasteners are positioned around the cuff section of a sleeve and a glove to provide a mating relation to prevent cold air, snow or other adverse elements from entering the wearer's sleeve. The pairs of fasteners are also useful in folding the cuff sections to protect the fasteners when the garments are separated.

Abstract: A golf glove adapted to assist in maintaining a proper grip on the club by means of an elastic strap affixed to the back of the glove which may be drawn around the hand and golf club handle and fastened to the backhand portion of the fourth and fifth fingers of the hand.

Abstract: A glove for sports and utility is provided with a method for creating multiple tensile forces along the length of the fingers and thumb and across the back of the hand through a point (30) of common force juncture located on the wrist proximate to the intersection of the base of the thumb and the wrist. These tensile forces yield continued improvement in fit and utility along multiple orientations of force lines across the back of the hand and along the fingers and thumb. These orientations of force lines are most advantageously aligned approximately perpendicular to the primary axis of closure of the human hand in grasping an object and the primary central axis of an elongated object being grasped.Further, the fit in the finger enclosures and at the fingertips is significantly improved, as is the glove fit around the wrist and across the palm of the user's hand. These tensile forces continue to function properly and remain adjustable by the user throughout the life of the glove.

Abstract: An improved glove for use by persons engaged in sports and work activities the glove having a pair of first pads attached to a back portion, the first pads having surfaces of a first character, and a removable cushion made of an absorbent cloth and having a pair of second pads with surfaces of a second character for gripping detachable engagement with the first pads, whereby engagement of the cushion to the glove provides an absorbent cushion for wiping perspiration from a user wearing the gloves.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove for exercising the fingers of a hand includes a glove body having finger and thumb portions each with a tip, an anchor rod for each finger and thumb portion, an elastic resistance band extending along the back of each finger and thumb portion from the tip to the anchor rod, an adjustable wrist portion using a hook and loop type fastener, and an elastic resilient band located on the back of the glove and connected to the anchor rod for each finger at one end and releasably connected to the wrist portion at the opposite end.

Abstract: A support aid permitting an individual with a weak wrist and hand to hold an object. The aid helps achieve a fist-like grasp about an object, without increasing pain. A sufficiently wide wrist band is provided to support a weakened wrist, wherein a hand strap extends therefrom to wrap about one's hand to form a fist and be secured to the opposing side of the hand strand. The aid can be implemented by one hand, which may also have reduced hand and wrist capabilities. Loops and rings are implemented to help one grasp and adjust the straps while adapting to one's hand. Utensils and equipment, such as pencils and golf clubs, can then be securely grasped and utilized.

Abstract: A glove having a flap closure attachable to the glove body using hook and loop fastener material both on the flap and the glove body. A writing appears on the outside of the flap closure and a writing appears on or within the fastener material attached to the glove body and obscured when the flap is closed.

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 hand covering that uses three temporarily securable flaps on its back portion to provide for the extremely easy ingress and egress of a hand while allowing the invention to remain positioned securely upon the wrist throughout, the hand covering having palm, back, and finger portions in the general manner of a standard mitten or glove, the back portion having a first and second flap opposite one another to grip the user's wrist, and a third flap, which normally covers an exit hole for the hand, located opposite the more fingerward end of the second flap, and connecting to the second flap; when the user desires to extract his or her hand from the glove, he or she need only perform a metacarpel flexion motion with the hand and pull upon the finger portion, causing the second and third flaps to unfasten, and creating an automatic point of egress for the hand, the first flap, not affected by the action in the knuckle region, remaining securely fastened to the lower, wristward portion of the third flap, and there

Abstract: An improved golf glove for assisting a golfer having a muscular impairment in maintaining the golfer's hand in proper gripping position about a golf club handle includes a pair of elongate straps fixed to the glove body at opposite sides of the thumb extension, each strap having a fastener portion along its outwardly extending length, and a mating fastener arrangement at the backhand side of the glove body, including selected locations on the finger and thumb extensions, for securement of the straps when the golfer grips the club handle, thereby to retain the golfer's thumb and fingers in proper gripping disposition during swinging of the club.

Abstract: The improved golf glove of the present invention is constructed to provide convenient, compact, and readily-accessible storage for a golf tee and a ball marker. The glove includes a hand-receiving glove portion having an overlapping flap type closure, a tee holder mounted atop the flap and having a series of channels of elastic or any other suitable material for securing tees in side-by-side relationship, and a retainer into which a ball marker may be easily inserted and removed using one hand. The marker retainer is coupled with the tee-holder and includes a slot for holding the marker base overlying the tee-holder with the tang projecting outwardly.

Abstract: A sports glove for a bowler includes a glove body having partial digit sleeves for the third and fourth digits and a flexible cover attached directly to each of the digit sleeves for the third and fourth digits so as to create an enclosed pouch. Each pouch includes a cushioning pad disposed therein. The sports glove is modified so as to receive on a selective or optional basis a number of enhancement components which are intended to assist the bowler in the support, release and control of the bowling ball. These enhancements include foam wedges which are attached to the palm side to either increase or decrease the amount of hook on the bowling ball, a spacer strip to control the spacing of the third and fourth digits and a brace which also assists in controlling the amount of hook on the bowling ball. The cushioning pads which are enclosed within the pouches on the third and fourth digits assist in filling the gap between the hand and the bowling ball so as to provide better weight distribution and balance.

Abstract: A medical glove or dressing for covering a wound, lesion, burn or similar injury to the hand is disclosed. The glove comprises a back portion, a palm portion and thumb and finger portions with adjustable opening and closure means for easy insertion of the hand and adjustable fitting of the glove without further trauma to the hand. The glove further comprises a material having at least three layers comprising: (a) a first inside layer which comprises a porous polyethylene film which enables moisture to be wicked away from the hand; (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 breathable material.

Abstract: A combination ski pole grip, and a form-fitting hand strap which can be comfortably worn by a skier and selectively secured to a pole grip for use in all alpine and nordic skiing and competition. The hand strap comprises a wrist band and a palm strap which traverses across the skier's palm and which is wider proximate the wrist band than a midsection disposed between the thumb and index finger. The wrist band forms an inverted V-shape over the palm and above the wrist such that the hand strap provides the thumb and wrist with a full range of motion, does not migrate up the hand, cannot rotate about the skier's wrist, provides better application of poling force, and generates no pressure points on the hand and wrist. The palm strap includes a securing mechanism, as does the pole grip, such that the hand strap can be quickly and easily detached and reattached from the pole grip at any time the skier chooses.

Abstract: An improved hook and loop reusable and reclosable fastening system for pairing socks, hosiery and gloves. The fastening system is permanently attached to the socks and hosiery. A preferred embodiment includes an elastic or other stretchable backing material attached to each hook and loop panel preferably made up of thin separable strips which can move with the expansion and contraction of the sock and attachment material. Another preferred embodiment includes several thin strips of the hook and loop panels attached directly to each sock, so that the sock itself can serve as a stretchable backing material. Another preferred embodiment is that each hook and loop panel, respectively, is attached to a logo or decorative pattern on the sock to camouflage the particular hook and loop panel. The products, such as socks, hosiery, gloves and the like can be attached by the hook and loop attachment means for washing, drying and storage.

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: An all purpose hand protection glove is formed of padded casing for fitting across the back of the hand, fingers and wrist of the user. A thin resilient hand pad is contained in the casing on the back of the hand and finger and wrist portion of the glove for fitting over the user's right or left hand. A hook and loop fastener strip is attached to the side of the wrist portion of the pad so that 85 inches of handwrap, included with the glove, may be attached to the hook and loop fastener strip, at the option of the user, to use in wrapping the thumb and stabalizing the wrist of the user. Two hinge points are formed, one between the hand pad and finger pad and the other between the hand pad and wrist pad to permit flexing of the fingers and wrist. The pads over the fingers are individually stitched to provide protection for each digit and increase the flexibility of the fingers. Four individual flexible elastic loops, through which the fingers insert, extend from the palm side of the casing.

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.

Abstract: A pair of gloves and the handle of a golf club include self-gripping tape which forms a tenacious bond when engaged. Patches of such tape are located on inner surfaces of an end of each thumb of each glove, only at knuckles of at least three fingers of one glove, and only at knuckles of the second glove. Additional coacting patches of such tape are located on the palm of the second glove at the base of the thumb, and on the back of the thumb of the first glove.