Protective sports glove

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a protective sports glove having a novel combination of liner sections, breathable mesh sections, stretch joints, and shock absorbing cushions to provide maximum protection to the user's fingers, hands, wrists, and lower forearms while maintaining as much flexibility within the glove and tactile feel on both palmar and dorsal sides of the glove as possible. The pattern and construction employs strategically-placed stretch zones, strategic padding placement, and a variety of improved padding constructions all for more flex without compromising protection.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 080,097 filed 14 Nov. 2013, which in torn derives priority from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 730,256 filed 27 Nov. 2012.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to lacrosse gloves and, more particularly, to a protective sports glove and padding for the same that provides improved flexibility, breathability, maneuverability and finer tactile feel without compromising protection.[0004]2. Description of the Background[0005]Protective sports gloves are commonly used and, indeed, are required to be used in many organized sports such as lacrosse, hockey, and other contact sports. Such gloves protect the wearer from impact of lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, balls, pucks, skates, and other players.[0006]Protective sports gloves include padding to protect the player's fingers, hands, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a protective glove for sports such as lacrosse and hockey. The glove has a hand receiving portion with protective elements and a thin liner pad for better flexibility and breathability. The glove also has venting to promote airflow and a new cuff tongue that adds maneuverability and can secure other player items. Overall, the glove provides suitable protection while maintaining flexibility and maneuverability for the wearer.

Problems solved by technology

However, the hand also needs protection and so players typically wear padded gloves to protect their hands and wrists.

However, this conventional construct is fairly rigid in design and compromises flexibility and tactile feel for protection.

In addition, the inflexibility of the fabric layers and liner resist stretching and further arrests / resists motion, all counter to comfort and ease of movement in all directions.

Even with gaps or breaks between the protective pads to allow for flexibility, there is a limitation to how far adjacent pads can move relative to each other and still maintain adequate protection of a player.

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