Zipper attached sports glove with fly cover protection

Abstract

A sports glove, such as hockey, lacrosse and other sports gloves, includes a front palm portion having finger stalls for insertion of fingers therein, a back portion which is attachable to said front palm portion by a connector, such as a zipper, wherein the zipper connector is covered by a fly cover having an attachment end and a free end, wherein further lifting of the free end of the fly cover exposes the zipper for user engagement therewith.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a protective glove and its palm-fingers unit for hockey, lacrosse and other similar sports gloves. Specifically the invention relates to hockey, lacrosse and sports gloves in which the palm-finger unit for holding the shaft, stick, etc., can be easily removed and replaced quickly and easily while having a protective fly cover to cover a zipper attachment when it is installed in the glove.[0003]2. Prior Art[0004]During hockey and lacrosse when a player uses a pair of gloves for a prolonged period of time, the palm-finger area of the glove gets worn, wet, and reduces the players ability to hold the shaft, stick etc. with a good sensitivity within the player's hand allowing a comfortable feeling between shaft, stick and the player fingers and palm.[0005]The players require this sensitivity to maintain skillful stick or ball handling which is essential in hockey and lacrosse. This all must b...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]In keeping with these objects and others which may become apparent, the present invention is a new improved version of a two piece, connector joined sports glove, such as hockey, lacrosse and other sports gloves. The sports glove of the present invention features a joining connector, such as a zipper, set of snaps or other suitable attachment, covered by a fly cover. The zipper attaches the front palm with fingers portion to the glove portion. The fly cover protects the zipper attachment from damage caused by impact from the sports mentioned and protects the players in these sports from exposed zippers.

[0014]This development also leads to a better feeling glove with more comfort, a normal look and a non exposed zipper. The fly cover can be the same material as the front palm-finger area or it can be different material. It can also be a combination of materials. It can be made of any suitable material used to make gloves or a combination of any suitable material or materials.

Problems solved by technology

The front or palm-finger unit of the glove exhibits wear to a much greater extent during use due to constant engagement with the shaft, stick etc.

Consequently, the palm-finger area of these hockey and lacrosse gloves is more likely to abrade and tear, or get brittle than the back of the glove.

Having an a zipper at peripheral edges as shown suffers in the shape, and feel in the finger area, which becomes abnormal and the internal area which touches the fingers is bothersome—not comfortable.

Another major problem is that it leaves exposure of the attachment zipper to outside elements.

This leads to exposure from other sticks, shafts during play leading to quick failure.

Another major failing of the Aoki patent is that it leaves exposure of the attachment zipper to other players which are undesirable in these sports.

Additionally, the attachment of the back padding to the exterior side of the glove may lead to padding failure.

This makes the back area less durable and susceptible to outside elements.

This would also fail to conform to the configuration of the users hand as it gets damaged or comes off and possibly failing to adequately protect the users.

Additionally the wrist closure mechanism suffers as it takes too long to use and has too many pieces that must be engaged before using.

Additionally, if the player is required to (must) put their hand in the glove in order to close the cuff area, makes it more difficult and less desirable to operate and function.

The time frame is also increased which is less desirable.

It is also more costly to produce.

The Latina patent suffers from the disadvantage that it does not allow for quick replacement of the inner glove.

Replacing the entire glove of the Latina patent is a time consuming procedure requiring the user to remove and replace all of the laces in the hockey glove.

Additionally, the replacement of the entire inner glove portion in the Latina patent is not most efficient procedure since only the palm portion of the glove is generally damaged.

Additionally, the attachment of the back padding to the glove at only distinct points may lead to the padding failing to conform to the configuration of the users hand and possibly failing to adequately protect the users in certain positions.

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