Glove

Abstract

A glove includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a finger sheath, and a thumb sheath. The glove is configured to be readily accessible and to prevent movement of the finger sheath to a linearly extended position while allowing the finger sheath to be in a curved or gripped position.

Description

[0001] FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a glove. More specifically, the present invention relates to a glove that can be used by an athlete and wherein the glove is configured such that hand movement within the glove is somewhat restricted and limited. In one form, the glove can be used by a person training in the field of boxing or mixed martial arts (MMA), although the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0003] Fighting has long been a popular sport. For much of the past 100 years or so, boxing has been a dominant force in attracting spectators and, therefore, revenue. As the sport has grown and athletes have become stronger, athlete protection has become increasingly advanced. Boxing gloves from 50 years ago were more like mittens than the boxing gloves available today. Not only has the outside of the glove changed, but the internal mechanisms have evolved to better protect the fighter's hands.

[0004] Over the past 20 years or so, and especially over the past decade, mixed martial arts (MMA) has become one of the top combat sports attracting both audiences and boxing revenue. While the rules, like anything new, have evolved significantly, there is one particular area where protection for fighters has lagged behind.

[0005] The essence of "mixed" fighting involves a mixture of primarily boxing techniques and grappling techniques. Grappling techniques require that the fighter's hands, and specifically his fingers, are not restricted by the type of boxing gloves that are present, leaving the fighter's fingers exposed, thereby allowing the fighter to use the dexterity and mobility of their fingers in order to grab the opponent in a variety of ways in an attempt to subdue the opponent and win the fight.

[0006] In MMA, one of the long-standing safety issues due to the design of the "split-finger glove" is the "eye poke". Eye pokes can occur at any time and are not malicious. When a fighter is moving in close and may begin to punch (with a clenched fist), but suddenly needs to adapt to the opponent's movement by changing the clenched fist to some form of open palm block, the tips of the fingers on the extended or straight hand can poke directly into the opponent's eyes, causing discomfort and temporary blurred vision at the least, but also potential permanent eye damage.

[0007] In combat sports, and more specifically in mixed martial arts, boxing and wrestling (grappling) are mixed. Boxing functions require a clenched fist position, while grappling requires the hand to be open and extendable. Therefore, the corresponding design of the gloves worn by such fighters is different, wherein in the case of mixed martial arts, the fingers are exposed and free for gripping and movement, while with boxing gloves, the hand is completely covered. In mixed martial arts, where both boxing and grappling are used, conventional gloves with exposed and free-moving fingers may increase the risk of injury, albeit unexpectedly.

[0008] There has long been a need for a glove design that provides padding similar to a boxing glove while allowing the fingers to move for gripping, and at the same time limits the ability of the fingers to poke an opponent's eyeball or other vulnerable body parts. Summary of the invention

[0009] In one aspect of the invention, a glove is provided, preferably for use in mixed martial arts (MMA), to protect the fighter's hands while allowing the fighter to use his fingers and also protecting the fighter's opponent from accidental fingertip eye pokes or other injuries.

[0010] The glove according to the invention limits the use positions of the hand to: a clenched fist position, and an "at rest" position, in which the hand cannot achieve a fully extended position.

[0011] Current MMA gloves are produced in several sizes, which inherently do not provide a tight fit around the fingers themselves. In fact, many glove designs use flexible materials for the sides of the fingers, while the top and bottom portions of the glove typically utilize more solid materials such as leather. MMA gloves allow the thumb to be fully or partially exposed, and the fingers to have one or two knuckles exposed per finger. The flexible material on the sides of the glove allows for more movement of the fingers inside the actual finger area of ​​the glove.

[0012] The mobility built into conventional gloves combined with the increased movement caused by the material choice allows a fighter's fingers to fully straighten and put the opponent at risk for an eye poke.

[0013] The present invention aims to solve this safety problem while providing the fighter with better fit and increased flexibility.

[0014] When a person's hand is in a natural relaxed position, there is a bend in the hand. The palm is cupped and the fingers are arched. This is the position in which the present invention limits the user's hand with respect to the ability to further open or straighten the hand. In contrast, the glove of the present invention does not limit the user's hand from fully and unhindered closure. Further, it should be noted that the materials used in the present invention are of a type that provide expandable properties that allow for a more secure fit of the hand while limiting the additional freedom of movement available as is currently found in current designs.

[0015] By limiting the user's ability to extend and straighten their fingers, the possibility of accidentally poking an eye or causing other damage to an opponent due to extended fingers is significantly limited, since the natural arc of the hand and fingers is not set or specifically adapted for contact in any way or form. An open hand and straightened fingers are more common when slapping, while a clenched fist is used for striking. Due to the movement restrictions imposed by the glove of the present invention, the open hand position is no longer feasible, and the situation where a user randomly swings his hand at their opponent and causes eye damage will no longer occur or will be significantly reduced.

[0016] In addition, the design of the present invention also utilizes connecting materials to limit the independent movement between each finger. This design feature will limit the possibility of injury to the user's finger joints. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Another perspective view of the glove is shown looking 3 / 4 downwards.

[0018] Figure 2 A palm-up view of the glove is shown, illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Palm-down view of the glove shown;

[0020] Figure 4 Shown in Figure 2 A hand in a glove is shown with the fingers in a relaxed position.

[0021] Figure 5 Shown in Figure 2 A hand in a glove is shown with the fingers in a clenched position.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A side view of the glove is shown, demonstrating the restrictive webbing between the thumb guard and the index finger guard.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 The glove is shown in a partial cutaway section, illustrating the inner finger guards.

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Another partial cutaway section of the glove is shown, illustrating the position of the hand inside the glove.

[0025] Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional view of a glove according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Fig.10 is a side view of a glove according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Fig.11 Shows Fig.10 A partial cutaway view of the glove is shown to illustrate the hand inside the glove.

[0028] Fig.12 Shown Fig.10 The glove is shown in a palm-down view, showing the palm material wrapped around the ends of the fingers.

[0029] Fig.13 Shown Fig.12 Glove shown with palm facing up, detailing palm material.

[0030] Fig.14 Shows something like Fig.13 View of the view shown without the net or webbing between the sheaths.

[0031] Fig.15 Another embodiment of a glove according to the invention comprising a cord is shown.

[0032] Fig.16 Shows how Fig.15 The glove is shown showing the access flap in an open position to provide access to the adjustable cord.

[0033] Fig.17 Shown Fig.16 A partial cutaway cross-section of the glove shown, including the cord mounting tab and cords.

[0034] Fig.18 Shown with Fig.17 The glove shown is a similar partial cross-section of a glove, showing different lengths of the tail of the knot and illustrating the steeper angles of the fingers and the sheath itself.

[0035] Figure Fig.19 Gloves incorporating adjustable finger tip control wraps are shown.

[0036] Figure Fig. 20 Details of the adjustable finger tip control wrap in the unfastened state are shown.

[0037] Figure Fig.21 Details showing adjustable finger tips controlling the wrap in a tightened state.

[0038] Figure Fig. 22 The palm side of the hand is shown in an open position.

[0039] Figure Fig.23 The palm side of the hand is shown with the fingers closer to each other and the thumb moved across the palm.

[0040] Figure Fig.24 The glove is shown from a side angle, revealing an expandable access opening area on the side of the glove and positioned on the line between the thumb guard and the index finger guard.

[0041] Figure Fig.25 The glove is shown from a side angle, revealing the expandable access opening areas and closure straps on the sides of the glove.

[0042] Figure Fig.26 The glove is shown from a side angle, revealing the expandable access opening areas on the sides of the glove and the closure straps positioned to begin closing the glove.

[0043] Figure Fig. 27 The back side of a fashion glove is shown with an expandable access opening area and closure strap on the back side (or top) of the glove.

[0044] Figure Fig.28 The palm side of a combat glove is shown with an expandable access opening area and a closure strip on the palm side of the glove.

[0045] Figure Fig.29 The back side of a winter glove is shown, wherein the wrist area is an elastic band expandable access area.

[0046] Figure Fig.30 The back side of a driving glove is shown with an expandable access opening area and a closure strip on the back side of the glove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. A number of different drawings in this application show different embodiments of gloves according to the present invention, all of which have the ability to configure the hand and restrict certain movements by athletes, especially athletes engaged in mixed martial arts (MMA). An important object of the present invention is to provide a glove that limits or restricts the use of hand movement to prevent the fingers from extending in a generally linear manner and attempts to keep the fingers bent or in an arc in order to protect the opponent from certain injuries, such as eye pokes. The glove of the present invention will also allow the user to adopt a clenched fist position.

[0048] Figure 1 A perspective view of the glove 14 in this embodiment is shown. One end of the cord 26 is attached to the finger guard at the bottom of the finger guard at the finger tip 6, and the other end of the cord 26 is attached to the lower palm surface 5. The webbing 35 is attached between the cord 26 and the palm surface material contact area 35A / finger guard material contact area 35B. The knuckle pads 16 and retention strips 17 / 18 are also shown in detail.

[0049] Figures 2 to 5 Another embodiment of a glove 36 according to the present invention is shown. Figure 2 is the palm facing up view, Figure 3 is the palm-down view, Figure 4 is a side view with the hand in a natural resting position, and Figure 5 is another side view with the hand in a clenched position.

[0050] A thumb guard 37 is provided having a thumb guard tip 37A forming a closed end. Webbing 39 restricts movement from the thumb guard to the finger guard, while webbing 40 restricts movement from the finger guard 41 to the finger guard 41. Finger guard 41 has a guard tip 41A forming a closed end. The glove 36 further includes a restrictive palm surface material 42, an upper fastening strip 44, a lower fastening strip 45, and an opening 46 through which the hand is placed in the glove 36. Further, some of these views show a knuckle pad 43. Upper fastening securing material 44A is attached to securing material 44B, and securing material 45A is attached to securing material 45B. Opening 46A provides an additional hand entry flap. Further, there is a top material 49. At Fig. 22 In the figure, a restrictive bottom outer surface material 42 is shown, while the Fig.23 A restrictive side outer material 50 is shown.

[0051] The webs 39 and 40 may be slightly flexible, yet still retain the ability to restrict the movement of the fingers away from each other, thereby helping to keep injury to a minimum, especially if caught by an opponent. Closed finger guards 37A and thumb guards 41A are provided. Cover material 42 may be utilized to restrict full extension of the fingers.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, the palm surface material 42 and the wrap 42A of material from the sides up to the top has the effect of restricting mobility, but only in the direction of extension and not in the direction of gripping.

[0053] Figure 6 is with Figure 4A view similar to the illustrated view shows the restrictive web or webbing 39 between the finger guards and the thumb guard. Also detailed are the extended palm surface 42 and the back surface 49. The figure shows the hand in the glove when the human hand is in its natural or resting position.

[0054] Figure 7 , showing the cutout 49A to expose the interior space for the hand inside the glove 36. The figure also shows the finger guard bottom surface 41B, which in this embodiment is covered by the palm surface material 42 and is not visible. The figure clearly shows how the ability of the finger guard to straighten is limited when the extended palm material 42 is attached to the finger tip area 41A of the finger guard 41. The extended palm surface 42 and back surface 49 are also detailed.

[0055] Figure 8 A different embodiment is shown, where the hand 1 is inside the glove 36. The finger guard has only the top surface material and the finger tip material, the palm surface material 42, and the space 42A between the fingers and the palm surface material. The extended palm surface 42 and the back surface 49 are also detailed.

[0056] Fig. 9 Another embodiment of a glove according to the present invention is shown that solves the problem of potential excess material in the palm area when the hand is in a clenched fist position. When the glove is clenched, the length of the finger guard bottom material 41 is shortened to reduce the additional material in the palm area. The inside view shows a small slope 41B of the bottom finger guard material to guide the finger tip into the inner guard finger tip pocket 41C, which is the only part of the finger guard that surrounds the finger. The finger guard bottom material 41B is attached to the palm surface material 42 in a manner that creates a slope to guide the finger into the finger tip pocket 41C. The area indicated by reference numeral 42A is the inner unusable area.

[0057] The extended palm surface 42 and dorsal surface 49 are also illustrated in detail.

[0058] Figure Figures 10 to 14 Another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0059] Fig.10 An extended palm surface material 67 is shown with side material 66 that fills the gap between the bottom surface of the finger guard and the extended palm surface. Wrap material 67A of palm material 67 wraps around the side ends and top material of the finger guard, allowing the size of the guard finger tip to be adjusted while being held open, and since the palm material also restricts the finger guard from straightening, the palm material 67 restricts the finger guard to an arc similar to the arc of the hand when at rest.

[0060] Further, an upper fastening strap 70, a lower fastening strap 71, and knuckle pads are provided for the glove 62. The back surface 49 is also illustrated in detail.

[0061] Fig.11 A side view of a glove according to this embodiment is shown, with a partial cutaway 73 showing a hand in a natural resting position within the glove 62, including the thumb and finger tips extending through the finger guard openings and the thumb guard openings. The figure also shows the finger guard interior open space 66A, the finger guard interior ramped area 66B (which is unusable space), and the extended palm surface material 67. The finger guard has a top surface 65, a finger tip portion 5A, and a partial bottom surface 67B, the finger tip portion 5A being attached to the end of the extended palm surface 67 at a connection point 67D, and the partial bottom surface 67B of the finger guard having a bend that starts at the joint between the distal phalanx and the middle phalanx 67E of the user's finger and is away from the finger at an angle between 45 degrees and 90 degrees, toward and connected to the interior of the extended palm surface at a connection point 67F, thereby creating a ramp 67C that is configured to guide the user's finger tip into the only portion of the finger guard that completely surrounds the user's finger. Knuckle pads 72 and 72A are provided, and cutouts 73 help illustrate the position and fit of the hand within the glove 62.

[0062] Fig.12 A palm-down view of an embodiment of the present invention is shown, including details showing the palm surface wrapping material 67A wrapped around the ends of the finger guards 65 to adjust the size of the finger tip openings. A restrictive webbing 74 is provided between the finger guards and the thumb guard. Further, restrictive webbing 75 is shown between adjacent finger guards.

[0063] Fig.13 Glove 62 is shown in a palm-up view, illustrating palm surface material 67 and palm surface wrap material 67A wrapped around the finger ends of finger guards 65 and webbing 74 and 75 .

[0064] Fig.14 is with Fig.13 Similar views to those shown, without Fig.13 This is evident from the unrestricted spaces 77 and 78 between the finger guards and between the finger guards and thumb guard.

[0065] Figures 15 to 18Another embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, a system is provided in which the amount of restriction of finger guard extension is adjustable by the user. This can be useful in the field of professional combat where fair consistency is critical. The adjustability of the gloves in this embodiment ensures that the amount of finger extension restriction is the same for each competitor. These figures are similar to those shown in the previous embodiment, except that the net or webbing has been removed.

[0066] Fig.15 The glove 79 in this embodiment includes an upper fastening strap 80, an inner palm surface 81, and a folded cord mounting tab 82. A cord mounting tab upper flap 82A having a mounting hole 84 is provided for adjusting cords 85. Each cord 85, once passed through the mounting hole 84, terminates with a knot 86. At the opposite end of the cord 85, the cord 85 has a flat and sewn cord end 87. It should be understood that using a knot to adjust the finger guard restriction is only one method of effective adjustment.

[0067] Fig.16 The extended palm surface access flap 88 portion of the outer palm surface 67 is shown, which provides access to the adjustment of the internal restriction system, and the user can see the rope mounting tab 82 comprising a flexible and strong material, which allows the rope to be adjusted to limit the curvature of the finger sheath. The knot is tied by properly manipulating the length of the rope 85 to achieve the desired level of restriction. The extended palm surface access flap 88 can be kept closed by Velcro material, or by some other fastening or connecting mechanism. The attachment material 89 on the extended palm surface access flap 88 corresponds to the attachment material 90 on the glove 79, and the two attachment materials together can be Velcro and operate to keep the extended palm surface access flap 88 closed when access is not required.

[0068] Fig.17 A partial cutaway 73 side view is shown, including an additional deeper horizontal cutout 91 which provides a view of the skin of the hand between the thumb and index finger. In this view it can be seen how the cord mounting tab 82 is attached to the inner palm surface 81 below the extended palm surface proximate the flap 88. The natural resting position of the fingers, as indicated by reference numeral 92, is shown, and the figure clearly shows the effect of the cord 85 in restraining the user from straightening or extending the fingers. The back surface 49 is also detailed.

[0069] Fig.18 Shown with Fig.17 The rope end 86A shows a view similar to the view in FIG. Fig.16 The tail shown is longer because the finger guard is pulled tighter, which makes the curvature of the finger guard smaller. Obviously, as the knot is further up the rope, the tail will be longer, and vice versa. Fig.17When compared to #92 in FIG. 1 , reference numeral 92A helps illustrate the angle at which the finger guard is restricted by the cord which is pulled shorter and tied in place through the cord mounting tab hole 84 in the cord mounting tab 82.

[0070] Figures 19 to 21 An embodiment of the present invention is shown that incorporates an adjustable finger tip control wrap. The purpose and function of the control wrap is to better accommodate fingers that may be thinner or smaller in circumference than the actual finger guard end opening. By adjusting the wrap after the hand is placed in the glove, the wearer's fingers will be tightly contained within the glove's guard to help the glove operate at maximum design efficiency. The back surface 49 is also detailed.

[0071] exist Fig.19 In the embodiment, a glove including an upper fastening strip 70, a knuckle pad 72, and an adjustable finger tip control wrap 95 is shown. This includes a fixed end of the adjustable finger tip control wrap 95 and an adjustable end of the adjustable finger tip control wrap 95A, the position of which can be changed to change the size at or near the finger opening. The fixed end stitching 96 ensures effective fastening with the glove. The finger tip control wrap includes a fastening strip Velcro material 97 (male side) and a fastening strip contact adhesive material 98 (female side). The adhesive material 98 can be placed on the Velcro material 97 in different ways and positions so that the finger opening maintains its maximum size, or a portion of the finger sheath under the materials 97 and 98 will be slightly squeezed to make the finger opening smaller. Appropriate adjustments can be made based on the fineness or circumference of the finger. Therefore, this embodiment provides a matching additional layer so that the maximum comfort and efficiency of the glove can be utilized.

[0072] exist Fig. 20 and Fig.21 , showing details of the adjustable fingertip control wrap. Fig. 20 shows the package in an unwrapped state, and Fig.21 6A and 6B are diagrams showing the wrap in a fixed position, adjusted to the circumference of the wearer's finger. These figures show a finger 5 in a finger guard 65. The fixed end of the adjustable finger tip control wrap 95 is releasably connected to the adjustable end of the adjustable finger tip control wrap 95A. Thus, the fastening strip Velcro material 97 (male side) is releasably engaged with the fastening strip contact adhesive material 98 (female side). Reference numeral 99 indicates a finger guard that is squeezed to a smaller opening to provide a more complete and effective contact fit around the finger 5.

[0073] exist Fig. 22, a hand 110 is shown with the palm side 111 of the hand shown in a relaxed position with a large amount of space 114 between the fingers 112 and a thumb 113 with a large amount of space 115 between the thumb and the nearest fingers.

[0074] exist Fig.23 , a hand 110 is shown with the palm side 111 of the hand shown in a compressed position with the spaces 114 between the fingers 112 being larger than Fig. 22 , and the thumb 113 is shown smaller, and moves across the palm area 111.

[0075] exist Fig.24 , the glove 120 is shown from a side angle, having an entry end 120A, a wrist area 120B, an elongated palm surface 120C, a back surface 120D, a side surface 120E, a plurality of finger guards 121, a thumb guard 122, a thumb guard connection point 122B, a knuckle pad 123, an expandable area 124 for better access to the entry portion 120A (the expandable area 124 extends laterally from the entry end portion 120A along the glove side 120E to an end point 125 positioned near the thumb guard and index finger guard convergence point 122A), and a plurality of narrow slots 126 through which the closure strap passes. The expandable area 124 has a palm surface edge 124A and a back surface edge 124B.

[0076] exist Fig.25 , a glove 120 is shown having a closure strap 127 having an attachment end point 128, the closure strap being divided into a plurality of straps 130 with separation slots 129 between the plurality of straps 130, the plurality of straps 130 being attached to the wrist side portion 120G at the attachment point 128. The closure strap 127 has a male Velcro tab 131 that is releasably secured to a female Velcro tab 132 on the wrist side area between the thumb guard and the user entry position.

[0077] exist Fig.26 , a glove having a closure strap 127 with separated portions is shown, wherein a plurality of straps 130 have been passed through slots 126 located in the top wrist portion 120F of the glove 120 through which the closure strap passes, and the closure strap 127 is pulled through the side opening area 124 in the direction of arrow 133, which in turn pulls the glove top wrist portion 120F toward the bottom wrist portion 120G, thereby closing the side opening area 124, the closure of the side area being further indicated by directional arrow 124A. The amount of closure depends on the size of the user's wrist, and once a comfortable fit is achieved, the closure strap 127 is wrapped around the wrist portion 120B of the glove 120, aligning the closure tabs 131 and 132 to secure the closure.

[0078] exist Fig. 27 , a fashion glove 140 is shown having a back surface 141, an opening / entry point 142, a thumb guard 143, a plurality of finger guards 144, an expandable area 145 (as indicated by 145A, the expandable area opens beyond the thumb guard mounting point closest to the opening / entry point 142 to further facilitate entry into the glove), an adjustment strip 146, a directional arrow 148 indicating the direction in which the closure strip 146 moves to open the glove, and a directional arrow 147 indicating the direction in which the back surface 141 of the glove moves to further open the glove for entry.

[0079] exist Fig.28 , a combat glove 150 is shown having a palm portion 151, a plurality of finger guards 152, a thumb guard 153, an opening / entry section 154, a closure strap 155, an opening area 156 in the palm portion, an arrow 157 showing the direction of movement of the adjustment strap 155 to further open the glove, and another arrow 158 showing the direction of movement of the palm portion to allow a user to enter the glove.

[0080] exist Fig.29 , a winter glove 160 is shown having a back surface 161, a thumb guard 162, multiple finger guards 163, a wrist portion 164, an opening / entry point 165, an inner expandable area 166, and directional arrows 167 and 168 detailing the direction of movement of the expandable area when a user enters the glove.

[0081] exist Fig.30 , a driving glove 170 is shown having a back surface 171, a plurality of finger guards 172, an opening / entry point 173, a wrist portion 174, adjustment straps 175 and 176, an adjustment strap fastening buckle 177, a back surface opening area 178, and arrows 179 and 180 detailing the direction of movement of the back surface at the back surface opening area 178 to further accommodate the user entering the glove.

[0082] It should be understood that the present invention as described herein may take a number of different versions and forms in its various different embodiments. Central to all embodiments is the provision of a glove that includes structure for limiting the movement of the hand or fingers within the glove. The glove of the present invention will allow the user to more easily enter the glove without having to constrict the hand to squeeze into the glove through the conventionally small glove wrist entry point, while providing a comfortable environment for the user's hand to be in a natural slightly bent position, and a clenched or fisted position, rather than the user's fingers being in a straight, extended or linear position, a flat position. As mentioned above, when the fingers are straightened or extended, this increases the possibility of injury to both the opponent and the glove user.

Claims

1. A glove, comprising: a back surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; an elongated palm surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; a plurality of finger guards, each of the plurality of finger guards having a top surface having a connection end, a finger tip portion, and a portion of a bottom surface connected to the finger tip portion; a thumb guard having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; An adjustable fixing strap, the adjustable fixing strap is used to tighten the wrist portion of the glove around the wrist of the user when worn; and a knuckle pad formed on an upper surface of the glove, including on a top surface of at least one of the finger guards; The back surface and the palm surface are attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end, The finger guard top surface connection end is attached to the back surface finger guard connection end, and a portion of the bottom surface of the finger guard connected to the finger tip portion of the finger guard is significantly shorter in length than a length of the top surface of the finger guard, Each finger guard is bent into an arc, and the finger tip portion of the bent finger guard is attached to the finger guard connection end of the extended palm surface, thereby creating a permanent arc on the finger guard, thereby removing the ability of the finger guard to be stretched or straightened beyond the permanent arc when in use, The bend of the bottom surface of the finger guard at the joint position between the distal phalanx and the middle phalanx of the user will be located inside the finger guard, and the bend is away from the finger guard at an angle between 45 degrees and 90 degrees, toward and connected to the extended palm surface, thereby creating a slope, and the slope is configured to guide the tip of the user's finger into the only part of the finger guard that completely surrounds the user's finger, The finger guards maintain the ability to grasp items as well as fully clench into a fist position.

2. The glove according to claim 1, comprising: a back surface and an elongated palm surface attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end; an expandable access slit located at the attachment of the back surface to the extended palm surface of the glove, the expandable access slit beginning at the entry end of the glove and extending laterally from the entry end of the glove directly toward a thumb guard index finger guard convergence point and ending before the thumb guard index finger guard convergence point, The expandable access slit helps to increase the size of the entry end to provide easier access for a user.

3. The glove according to claim 1, further comprising: A plurality of finger guards and thumb guards, each of the plurality of finger guards and thumb guards is open at the finger tip end, thereby allowing the finger tips and thumb tips of a user to extend beyond the length of the finger guards and thumb guards.

4. A glove, comprising: a back surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; an extended palm surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; a plurality of finger guards, each of the plurality of finger guards having a top surface with a connection end, and a finger tip portion with a connection end; a thumb guard having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; An adjustable fixing strap, the adjustable fixing strap is used to tighten the wrist portion of the glove around the wrist of the user when worn; and a knuckle pad formed on an upper surface of the glove, including on a top surface of at least one of the finger guards; The back surface and the extended palm surface are attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end, Each finger guard top surface connection end is attached to the back surface connection end, and the finger guard is bent into an arc shape, which allows the connection end of the finger tip portion of the finger guard to reach the finger guard connection end of the extended palm surface for attachment, The attachment of the finger guard to the extended palm surface at the finger tip connection end creates a permanent arc in the finger guard, thereby removing the ability of the finger guard to be extended or straightened beyond the permanent arc when in use, and the finger guard maintains the ability to grasp objects and fully clench into a fist position.

5. The glove of claim 4, further comprising an adjustable finger tip control wrap, the midpoint of the adjustable finger tip control wrap being attached to the finger guard proximate the finger tip end of the finger guard, each end of the adjustable finger tip control wrap having a Velcro type securing tab that releasably secures together, the adjustable finger tip control wrap ends being releasably connected to each other in a plurality of positions to vary the circumference of the finger guard proximate the finger guard end.

6. A glove, comprising: a back surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; An elongated palm surface, the elongated palm surface having an entry end and a finger guard tip connection end; a plurality of finger guards having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; and a thumb guard having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; The back surface and the elongated palm surface are attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end, The finger guard is bent into an arc shape, and the bent finger guard finger tip portion is attached to the finger guard connection end of the extended palm surface, thereby creating a permanent arc shape on the finger guard, thereby removing the ability of the finger guard to be stretched or straightened beyond the permanent arc shape when in use, Using the side material of the extended palm surface between the bottom surface of the finger guard and the extended palm surface, The finger guards retain the ability to grasp items and fully clench into a fist.

7. A glove, comprising: a back surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; an elongated palm surface having an entry end, a finger guard connection end, and an integrated approach flap; an inner palm surface having a rope mounting tab, a plurality of finger guards having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; a thumb guard having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; a plurality of ropes, one end of each rope being connected to the bottom surface of each finger guard near the end of each fingertip, and the opposite end of each rope being used to adjust the length of each rope; An adjustable fixing strap, the adjustable fixing strap is used to tighten the wrist portion of the glove around the wrist of the user when worn; and a knuckle pad formed on an upper surface of the glove, including on a top surface of at least one of the finger guards; The back surface and the palm surface are attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end, Each finger guard is positioned in an arc shape, the extended palm surface being attached to the finger tip of each finger guard so as to maintain the arc shape in the finger guard, thereby removing the ability of the finger guard to be extended or straightened beyond the arc shape when in use, The plurality of ropes are installed to expand or contract the curvature of the finger guard by increasing or decreasing the curvature of the finger guard, thereby controlling the movement range of the finger guard to extend or straighten. the cord being confined in an interior void between the elongated palm surface and the inner palm surface, one cord per finger guard, and the cord being attached to the finger guard bottom surface proximate the finger tip region and extending toward and through the cord mounting tab on the inner palm surface, The plurality of cords are accessible and adjustable through the extended palm surface access flap, the curvature of the finger guard being determined by pulling or releasing the length of the cords through the cord mounting tabs, and then securing the desired curvature of the finger guard by tying knots in the cords once through the cord mounting tabs, adjusting each cord to produce a plurality of finger guard curvature options, each curvature option being smaller than the curvature produced by the finger tip region where the upper palm surface is attached to the finger guard, When the interior space is occupied by a user, the finger guards retain the ability to grasp items and fully clench into a fist position.

8. A glove, comprising: a back surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; a palm surface having an entry end and a finger guard connection end; a plurality of finger guards having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; a thumb guard having a top surface, a finger tip portion, and a bottom surface; a plurality of restrictive cords, one cord for each finger guard; a restrictive webbing material attached from each cord to the palm surface; An adjustable fixing strap, the adjustable fixing strap is used to tighten the wrist portion of the glove around the wrist of the user when worn; and a knuckle pad formed on an upper surface of the glove, including on a top surface of at least one of the finger guards; The back surface and the palm surface are attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end, Each finger guard is positioned in an arc shape. Each finger guard has a rope, and the rope is attached to the bottom surface of the finger guard at one end, close to the finger tip portion and the opposite end of the rope extends toward and is attached to the palm surface, the rope is installed to maintain the curvature of the finger guard and limit the extension or straightening of the finger guard, Webbing material is attached between each cord and the palm surface to keep the cords from snagging on objects. When the interior space is occupied by a user, the finger guards retain the ability to grasp items and fully clench into a fist position.

9. The glove according to claim 2, comprising: a back surface and a palm surface attached and configured to receive a hand through the entry end; Adjustable fixing straps; and expandable access slits; The adjustable securing strap has an attachment end, a releasable securing end, and a Velcro-type securing tab at or near an end of the releasable securing end of the adjustable securing strap, and is configured to tighten the entry end portion of the glove around the wrist of the user when worn, the attachment end of the adjustable fixing strap being fixedly attached to the palm surface, near the edge of the palm surface of the expandable access slit, The releasable fixed end of the adjustable fixed strap is placed through the expandable access slit and through a through slot located on the back surface near the back surface edge of the expandable access slit and then pulled back through the expandable access slit toward the fixed end of the adjustable fixed strap, thereby reducing the size of the entry end, The Velcro-type securing tab on the adjustable securing strap is releasably connected to a Velcro-type securing tab on the palm surface proximate the edge of the palm surface that can expand to access the slit, thereby tightening the glove on the user.

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