Glove with optional insert

Abstract

A riding glove having particular application to be worn over the hand of one riding a bicycle to warm the fingers and thumb of the rider in cold or windy weather conditions. The riding glove includes an optional inner insert having relatively long finger and thumb sleeves into which the rider slides his fingers and thumb. A conventional outer glove member having relatively short finger and thumb sleeves, through which the longer finger and thumb sleeves of the inner insert are received, is pulled over the inner insert. The outer conventional glove member can be worn over the rider's hand in combination with or independently of the inner insert.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to a glove having particular application to be worn over the hand of one riding a bicycle and including the combination of an optional long-fingered insert lying under a conventional short-fingered glove member. Depending upon the weather conditions, the short-fingered glove member may be worn alone and independently of the long-fingered insert.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]As will be known to those who ride bicycles and similar vehicles, it is desirable to wear gloves to not only cushion the rider's hands from their grip with the handlebars but to keep the hands warm in chilly and / or windy conditions. A pair of short-fingered riding gloves are commonly worn over the hands of a rider to achieve the aforementioned objectives. In this case, the rider's fingers and thumb typically stick outwardly from finger and thumb sleeves of the gloves within which the rider's fingers and thumb are inserted. When ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a special glove for bicycles that has finger and thumb sleeves for gripping the handlebars. The finger and thumb sleeves are short and open ended to allow the riders' fingers and thumb to extend outwardly. An optional insert is also included that surrounds the rider's hand and provides extra warmth and protection against wind. This special glove offers more comfort and protection for riders during training and rides.

Problems solved by technology

When it is particularly cold or windy, the traditional short-fingered riding gloves are incapable of covering or warming the rider's finger and thumb tips which can, during a long trip, result in an uncomfortable biking experience.

In this case, the rider may experience another uncomfortable biking experience as a consequence of his hands overheating.

Of course, the rider could decide to finish the ride without any gloves at all which may also be undesirable.

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