Toe Shield Glove (TSG)

Abstract

The disclosed invention is of a foot and toe protective covering designed for jiu-jitsu, Ju-do, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), dance and other strenuous exercise that requires the grip of the foot on the mat and possible abrasion of the top portion of the foot. This invention embodies three portions, a permeable elastic portion on the middle of the foot, from the middle, top of the foot and toes of the foot, a fabric that consist of different types of stretchable or durable fabric materials. The TSG may also have extra coating on extra pressure point areas such as leather, rubber, silicone, or other protective materials depending on the market demand.

Description

[0001]This is invention claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. Design Application No. 61 / 685,666, entitled Toe Shield Sleeves (TSS), filed on Mar. 22, 2012. The entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety, for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]Those that participate in jiu-jitsu, ju-do, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other strenuous exercises do not have adequate protective covering for the top of the toes and lower foot when no shoes are worn. In jiu-jitsu painful mat burn occurs since shoes are not worn on the mat. Substitutes such as a socks, slip on the mat or roll off when sweaty from the friction of the bottom of the foot. Medical tape is also used to wrap around the foot, but soon comes off when the foot is sweaty. Once mat burn has occurred, wrapping the foot in medical tape our using some sort of adhesive bandage can be very painful.[0004]2. Description of Prior Art[0005]Previous inventi...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0018]This invention is made to protect the upper toes and lower foot from rug and mat burns, while giving grip underneath the toes and foot. The TSG may also have many more uses. The invention of the TSG allows for a custom feel fit from the middle of the foot down to around the toes. The bottom of the glove (underneath the toes) is similar to the width of a toe ring that gradually expands wider to the top of the toe giving the appearance of a sleeve or glove from the top of the toe.

[0019]Many individuals forgo shoes for different sports and practices. The TSG invention allows for full grip of the bottom of the toes and foot, while giving full protection from abrasion on top of toes and lower foot, which could occur from mat and rug burn, as well as many other situations. When the foot has material on the bottom it can cause the material to role when sweaty or pressed against; this invention keeps that from happening.

Problems solved by technology

An indentation is provided in the sole at the base of the toes which allows the toe area to pivot but does not allow the toes to grasp.

The above noted prior art footwear provide protection for a foot or provide better foot contact with the ground, but they are not designed for the unique environmental conditions found in jiu-jitsu, ju-do, wrestling and other related strenuous workouts.

They do not provide protection for the top of the foot and toes while keeping the bottom face of the bare foot open to the floor.

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