Method of cheerleading and cheerleading gloves

a technology of cheerleading and gloves, applied in the field of cheerleading, can solve the problems of large percentage of time that cheerleaders are limited in their activities, the inability to generate an audible applause, so as to reduce enhance the anti-slip feature, and minimize the loss of an audible clapping sound

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-21
KEYSTONE VENTURES
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[0007] The present invention provides a method of cheerleading and, in particular, to a method for minimizing the loss of an audible noise of a clap while covering the hands of the cheerleader. The present invention also provides a glove that addresses those concerns and objections; delivering a glove that can be worn during the cheerleading activity without sacrificing the ability to generate an audible applause and overcoming a dramatic change i...

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When damp or wet environmental conditions occur, such as dew on grassy surfaces and rain, a cheerleader's hands will become wet and slippery.
Since these environmental conditions occur on a regular basis, there is a large percentage of time that cheerleaders are limited in their activities.
Towel drying hands is not a practical ...

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[0025] For the purposes of this application, the term “cheerleader” is used in a broad sense of the term. Those with knowledge of these activities understand that spirit squad participants may include a broader audience beyond cheerleaders to such groups as dance teams, flag corps, bands, and others whose purpose is to motivate fans and participants in athletic competitions. The need exists for all of these groups to use a glove that allows for a clap without significant reduction in the audible sound quality and level.

[0026] Referring now to the drawings and the illustrative embodiments depicted therein, a cheerleading glove 10 includes a palm 12 made of a thin palm material that will be a thin leather, thin synthetic material, or the like. Palm 12 may be formed in a form-fitting configuration with a pattern that will provide for a more natural and hand-conforming fit. The material should be thin, such as 0.8 millimeters (mm) or less, and extend generally along the entire palm sid...

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Abstract

A method of cheerleading includes providing a pair of gloves. The gloves have a palm and a back portion. The palm is made of a material that is made of a thin palm material. The palm material may be made from natural leather or synthetic leather. The gloves are applied to a cheerleader's hands and the cheerleader performs cheerleading activities.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 481,930, filed on Jan. 21, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention is directed to a method of cheerleading including the use of gloves on the hands of the cheerleader. The present invention is directed to such a method utilizing a specialized glove that enhances the ability to maintain an appropriate grip so that cheerleading and spirit squad stunts can be performed in damp and wet conditions as well as minimizing the loss of the audible noise of a clap that otherwise occurs from the use of conventional gloves. The present invention provides a glove worn by spirit squads (cheerleaders) when leading cheers to motivate fan participation and involvement during athletic events and competitive events. [0003] Many athletic events are held in outdoor venue...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00A41D19/015A63B71/14
CPCA41D19/00A41D19/01523A41D19/0031A41D19/01547
Inventor MCLIN, DONNA LOUISE
Owner KEYSTONE VENTURES
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