Grip enhancing hand and wrist covering

Abstract

A grip enhancing hand and wrist covering for improving a user's ability to grip a ball, comprising a glove component and a wrist component, each having a plurality suction cups disposed thereon. The glove component is defined by a conventional glove body having a plurality of suction cups spanning the surface of each finger and the thumb on the palmar side. A hook and loop fastener is disposed at the base of the glove component so as to allow the glove component to removably attach to a wrist component of the grip enhancing hand and wrist covering. The corresponding wrist component is defined as an elongated hollow cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end. Disposed across the anterior side of the wrist component are suction cups. A hook and loop fastener component is disposed on the inside of the hollow cylinder at the proximal end

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to wearable garments and, more particularly, to a hand and wrist covering which improves a user's grip for holding a structure.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]The use of hand or wrist coverings, such as a gloves or wristbands, is well known. Gloves have been adapted for many purposes, including without limitation, for protection from cold, heat, friction, and harmful substances; for hygiene and contamination protection, for improving grip or reducing friction, or for a plurality of such purposes. Wristbands are encircling strips worn around a user's wrist and have also been adapted for many purposes, including for perspiration control, identification or information presentation, and social function.[0005]In some sports, it is common to see participants wear gloves and / or wristband while playing. In American football for example, many players were gloves to assist with grip and...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a grip enhancing hand and wrist covering that improves a user's ability to grip a ball. The covering has a glove component and a wrist component with multiple suction cups on each finger and thumb, as well as a hook and loop fastener for easy attachment. The covering provides a larger surface area than regular gloves or wristbands, making it easier to catch and hold the ball. The covering can be used on both hands and is especially useful for players who are developing their skill in securing the ball.

Problems solved by technology

Despite the structure of conventional gloves and wristbands used in football, a problem which still exists is players often still have a difficult time holding or catching the ball.

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