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Weighted sleeve

a technology of sleeve and glove, which is applied in the direction of gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, cardiovascular exercise devices, etc., can solve the problems of causing essential tremors, random and often noticeable tremors, and affecting the normal functioning of hands and/or wrists, so as to reduce shaking symptoms, stabilize hands, and be light/non-restricting

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-21
CALAMAN HANNAH
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The present invention provides a weighted sleeve that can be worn on the hand, wrist, and forearm to alleviate shaking symptoms. The sleeve is made of lightweight material that allows the wearer to move their hand freely. The sleeve molds to the contours of the person's hand, providing a better fit than closely related prior art. The sleeve can be designed to suit the aesthetic needs of the wearer, and an open / close feature is incorporated to aid easy putting on and removal with only one hand. The sleeve also provides a light compression that improves blood circulation, alleviates pain, and relieves symptoms associated with arthritis and other conditions. The palm of the sleeve integrates non-slip strips that enhance grip during wear.

Problems solved by technology

Several factors or conditions may result in shakiness in one's hands and / or wrists.
These tremors are random and often noticeable.
The drinking of stimulants, such as alcoholic drinks and caffeinated beverages, can progress to the point of causing essential tremors.

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[0022]Reference will now be made in detail to certain embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variation can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit thereof. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0023]A weighted sleeve 10 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 through 7. The weighted sleeve 10 may be constructed from lightweight fabric materials and is configured generally in the form to conform to one's hand, ...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a weighted sleeve containing granular weighted material that may be worn on one's hand, wrist, and / or forearm to weight one's hand and limit or curtail hand shaking symptoms and to compress the hand, wrist, and / or forearm as to temporarily alleviate pain and improve blood circulation.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]The application is a non-provisional application and claims the benefit of the United States provisional patent application filed on Nov. 15, 2013 by Hannah Calaman for WEIGHTED SLEEVE (Ser. No. 61 / 904,799).FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a weighted sleeve or therapeutic glove, which can be used by persons in need of weighing down and / or compressing their wrists, hands, and / or forearms.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Shaky hands are symptom that may be found in otherwise healthy children or adults. Several factors or conditions may result in shakiness in one's hands and / or wrists. Although there are many causes of shaky hands, in some people there is no known cause.[0004]One common condition of shaky hands is called essential tremor, which is the uncontrollable shaking caused by miscommunication of impulses between the brain and nerves. These tremors are random and often noticeable. Typically, this condition only affects...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/065
CPCA63B21/065A63B71/0009A63B21/0603A63B2022/0092A63B21/4019
Inventor CALAMAN, HANNAH
Owner CALAMAN HANNAH