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Weighted exercise glove

a technology of gloves and weights, applied in the field of weighted exercise gloves, can solve the problem of more difficult use of hands by the wearer

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-13
TOMLIN JEROME
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[0007] A further object of the present invention is to provide a flexible weighted glove that does not unduly encumber the hand or fingers with weights and will permit the user to participate in a wide range of athletic activities.
[0010] These and other objects of the invention are attained by means of an exercise glove that covers the hand, wrist, and lower forearm of the wearer and has weights positioned away from the hand that tone and develop arm and upper torso muscles as the arm is moved in the course of normal and regular exercise such as running, walking, tennis, baseball, basketball, and football. The weights are composed of grains or pellets of metal, sometimes known as iron sand, encased in fabric containers. This makes the weights flexible and so more comfortable to wear than more rigid weights.

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While these gloves may provide some exercise for the wrist, hand, or individual fingers, the weights make it more difficult for the wearer to use his or her hands and so interfere with participation in activities such as racquet sports or sports requiring the wearer to throw or catch a ball.

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[0016] The exercise glove of the instant invention is ideally suited for use by a jogger or runner, as well as by persons participating in a wide range of physical activities such as tennis, baseball, basketball, football, squash, platform tennis, cricket, fishing, and non-sports activities. Use of this exercise glove will tone and develop muscles in the arms and upper part of the body. The glove can also be used as a “warm-up” aid for a user who practices a specific activity while wearing the exercise glove and then removes the glove just before the competition begins.

[0017] Turning now to the drawings and FIG. 1, in particular, the inventive glove embodying the teachings of the present invention is shown being worn upon the right hand and forearm of the user. It should be understood, however, that the inventive gloves are made in pairs and ordinarily when exercising the gloves will be worn in pairs, one on each hand. Although the present invention will be explained in regard to t...

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Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for conditioning the arms and upper body. A weighted glove consists of a hand section and a forearm section. The forearm section includes a flexible weight and a way to secure the apparatus to the user's arm.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to weighted exercise gloves particularly adapted to allow freedom of movement and comfort. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Weighted hand gloves have been used in a variety of contexts. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,279,163 B1; 4,911,433; and 4,830,360 describe weighted gloves that include weights positioned at various points along the hand portion of the glove, including on the back of the hand and on the fingers. While these gloves may provide some exercise for the wrist, hand, or individual fingers, the weights make it more difficult for the wearer to use his or her hands and so interfere with participation in activities such as racquet sports or sports requiring the wearer to throw or catch a ball. [0003] Other types of weighted gloves for use as exercise gloves are disclosed in the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,553,574B1; 4,923,418; 4,330,120; 3,124,806; 2,011,362; and 889,397. These gloves likewise employ weights located on the back of th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00A63B21/06A63B21/065A63B71/14
CPCA41D19/0024A63B21/0603A63B71/148A63B71/141A63B21/065
Inventor TOMLIN, JEROME
Owner TOMLIN JEROME