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Glove with Fingertip Exposable Tactile Portions

a technology of fingertip and tactile portion, which is applied in the direction of gloves, clothing, applications, etc., can solve the problem of inability to obtain

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-17
RICHARDS LINDA D
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There are many tasks that humans perform that require tactile feedback and dexterity that is difficult at best and often impossible to obtain while wearing hand protection.

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[0014]In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer to like elements, and which are intended to show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0015]Referring to FIG. 1, a glove 100 is shown having a hand portion 102 which includes finger portions 112 and a thumb portion 114. A plurality of elasticized openings 104 appear over the general area corresponding to a first joint position 116 and an elasticized opening 110 in thumb portion 114. In use, a user places a hand in glove 100 to protect the hand. In this configuration, glove 100 performs typical glove functions such as of protecting the hand, etc. During times when the user needs additional dexterity and / or tactile feedback such as when dialing a number on...

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A glove comprises at least one elasticized opening located on the palm side of the glove and generally around an area corresponding to the first joint of either a finger or thumb. In use, a user wears the glove conventionally until the user needs to perform a task requiring additional dexterity and tactile feedback. The user then pulls the elasticized opening around a finger or thumb to expose the digit for use. The elasticized opening may be pushed down around the digit joint for comfort and unencumbered operation. If the user no longer needs the digit exposed, the elasticized opening is pulled back up around the digit. In an embodiment of the invention, the elasticized opening includes an elastic band within the elasticized stitching to bias the opening in a closed configuration. A stretchy insert is used to support the elasticized opening in materials such as leather, etc.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority and herein incorporates by reference U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 818,408, filed Jul. 3, 2006.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Since the beginning of history, humans have been devising methods of protecting themselves from the environment. This quest for protection has allowed humans to live in regions which would be inhospitable without clothing. The human hand in particular led to an explosive use of tools and with a requisite need for hand protection.[0003]Gloves and mittens are made of leather, cloth, rubber or other materials to protect the hand of the user. Specialized gloves and mittens are available such as chemically resistant, heat resistant, etc. that allow the user to handle objects, perform tasks and do things that would not be possible without hand protection.[0004]While wearing hand protection is clearly useful, it also has serious shortcomings. There are many tasks that humans perform that require t...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00
CPCA41D19/0013
Inventor RICHARDS, LINDA D.
Owner RICHARDS LINDA D
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