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Slip-resistant extremity covering and method therefor

a technology of extremity covering and shin guard, which is applied in the field of yoga, can solve the problems of increased perspiration, increased risk of injury, and increased risk of injury, and achieves the effect of reducing the risk of injury

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
ALLEY JUDY LYNNE
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Benefits of technology

Enables effective execution of yoga techniques without slipping, providing sufficient grip and mobility through the use of breathable, malleable materials with high friction surfaces.

Problems solved by technology

“Hot yoga” as well as other forms of “extreme yoga” obviously result in an even greater amount of perspiration.
The accumulation of perspiration on a person, on a yoga mat or on the floor can often cause a person to slip when trying to plant a hand, foot or other body part.
Slipping not only prevents a person from effectively practicing the physical postures of yoga, but slippage can also result in injury.
However, this and other prior art slip-resistant wear are thick and bulky, preventing the full range of motion needed for one's hands and feet in order to effectively practice the complex and physically demanding postures of yoga.
Those gloves and socks do not provide sufficient grip for certain yoga positions that require a person to grab specific parts of their hands and / or feet.

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[0010] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a slip-resistant extremity covering for a person practicing yoga is disclosed. The slip-resistant extremity covering preferably comprises an extremity covering dimensioned to fit snugly around an extremity of a person, the extremity covering having a palmer surface and a dorsal surface, the extremity covering being constructed of a sufficiently malleable material so as to allow an extremity a full range of movement, wherein the slip-resistant extremity covering defines at least one separate compartment for housing a specific digit. The slip-resistant extremity covering also preferably comprises a slip-resistant material being coupled to at least one of the palmer surface and the dorsal surface, and the slip-resistant material is coupled to side portions of the at least one separate compartment, the slip-resistant material having a high coefficient of friction while at the same time allowing the extremity a full range...

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Abstract

A slip-resistant extremity covering for a person practicing yoga dimensioned to fit snugly over a person's hand or foot and capable of allowing a person to execute asanas and other yoga techniques without being encumbered by the covering and without slipping during a yoga exercise as a result of perspiration buildup.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 696,154 filed Oct. 29, 2003 in the name of the Applicant, to which priority is claimed. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 851,749 filed May 20, 2004 in the name of the Applicant.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to yoga and, more specifically, to a slip-resistant extremity covering dimensioned to fit snugly around an extremity of a person in order to enable a person to effectively and accurately practice proper yoga techniques without the danger of slipping or sliding due to perspiration. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Yoga is both a physical discipline as well as a Hindu philosophy. Although yoga often involves meditation and breathing exercises, the practice of yoga in the United States is focused mostly around distinct physical postures called “asanas.” Yoga's physical benefits include: improved...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B11/00A41D19/015
CPCA41B11/004A41B11/008A41D19/01558
Inventor ALLEY, JUDY-LYNNE
Owner ALLEY JUDY LYNNE
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