Wearable article for holding a container

Abstract

A wearable article for covering at least a portion of a user's hand, such article including a first section partially surrounding the hand by connecting at least a portion of the palm to at least a portion of the back of the hand, the first section passing via a zone joining the thumb and index finger of the hand, and via the edge of the hand; a second section connected to the first section so as to form an opening for passage of the thumb, and at least one mechanism for fastening a container on the first section. The fastening mechanism comprises a fastener connected to a section so that it is capable of partially surrounding the container in order to press a portion of the container against the first section. The points of attachment of the fastener to the section are spaced from the palm of the hand.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is based upon French patent application Ser. No. 11 / 01824, filed Jun. 14, 2011, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety, and the priority of which is claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a wearable article for covering a portion of a hand of a user and for supporting a container such as a bottle, a flexible bag, or a tube containing a fluid.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]Athletes engaged in certain endurance sports, such as running on pavement or on a trail, need to rehydrate regularly during the exercise. For covering long distances independently, some runners carry a bottle directly in their hand, an inconvenient and uncomfortable practice requiring the athlete to maintain a tight grip on the bottle between his / her fingers, which can lead to muscle pain over time. The hand remains clenched and does no...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The invention provides an improved wearable article providing ease of use, particularly during practice of a sport.

Problems solved by technology

For covering long distances independently, some runners carry a bottle directly in their hand, an inconvenient and uncomfortable practice requiring the athlete to maintain a tight grip on the bottle between his / her fingers, which can lead to muscle pain over time.

This product is practical but nevertheless has some drawbacks.

The hand is in direct contact with the bottle, which is not comfortable, as the material of the bottle is often not particularly pleasant to the touch.

When empty, the bottle must be refilled; this can be time-consuming.

Indeed, quickly replacing the bottle with another is difficult because of the design of the mechanism for fastening the bottle-holder to the bottle.

This particular bottle-holder was not designed for flexible bottles or pouches, nor was it designed to be compatible with various container sizes.

These gloves are therefore not adapted for the dynamic movements associated with a race or other activity, particularly a sports activity.

The mechanisms for fastening the pocket housing the container to the glove do not make possible proper retention of the container against the glove during rapid hand movements.

Moreover, the pockets are not adapted to receive flexible pouches or containers, nor to be compatible with various container sizes.

It is not designed for use in sports and especially not to ensure proper retention of the container against the glove during rapid hand movements.

In addition, the glove is not adapted for flexible pouches or containers.

This overlap can hinder movement, especially if the overlapping portion of the container becomes caught on a projection in the surroundings.

Thus, an impact on the container during hand movement can cause a force in the area of the glove, which can damage the glove or injure the user.

Furthermore, the container is not protected and it can also be damaged upon impact.

This zone would be thermogenic during a foot race, e.g., and, if such zone were not covered or properly ventilated, perspiration would increase, thereby adding to the discomfort.

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