Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
FINGER JACKET
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to finger jackets for the human fingers,
and more
particularly to finger jackets having superior fit and grip, while still
providing the wearer
protection and an increased sense of touch, movement and flexibility. Finger
jackets are for
use in conjunction with various sports, athletic activities and special use
activities. Having a
non-slip material specifically chosen and applied on the palmar side of the
fingers facilitates
enhanced gripping abilities. Finger jackets provide an advantageous
combination of features,
including good flexibility, wear resistance, ventilation, protection and the
ability to greater
sense, feel, touch, grip and grasp onto more tightly, objects in the palm of
the wearer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to embodiments of finger jackets. In an
effort to improve
protection, grip, move-ment, flexibility and tactile response for the human
hand, a number of
prior art references disclose a myriad of practical and impractical designs
and related devices.
Two well-known applications which disclose the use of gloves and the use of
finger sleeves
are the most common.
[0003] As an example, a number of devices purporting to improve grip and
tactile response
when catching a football have been tried. For the most part, gloves with a
treated leather
palm have mainly been employed to improve grip and tactile response. Though
these gloves
have done a fairly effective job in this regard, they, for the most part, have
fallen short of their
desired intention. Many existing gloves may provide some protection, finger
motion and
gripping characteristics, however, the sensitivity, range of motion and
tactile response
provided by such gloves are generally significantly inferior to those of the
bare human hand.
The finger stalls of these gloves do a great job of helping to provide the
grip; however, the
sensitivity and tactile response of prior art gloves are consid-erably
lacking. The problem,
however, arises
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due to the structure of the palmar surface area of prior art gloves. Though
the
intention is to provide added surface area with which a ball may have contact
in use,
the added surface area ends up being the very reason these gloves have proven
themselves ineffective in providing both superior grip and tactile response.
The
palmar piece of prior art gloves tends to bunch up, forming ripples, or is
stretched out
over and across the surface area of the palm, however, not necessarily on, or
in
contact with the palm itself. This creates a situation in which the palmar
piece does
not always lay flat against the palm of the wearers hand at all times, thus
creating a
significant loss of sensitivity and tactile response with respect to the palm
of the
wearer.
[0004] The following prior art is known to Applicant:
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,763,940 to Held discloses a document handling aid
having a
resilient tubular body with first and second joined body sections. Both ends
of the
tubular body are open so that when mounted on a finger, the tip of the finger
protrudes from the first body section adjacent thereto. The second body
section grips
the finger at about the first knuckle and has a plurality of generally
parallel longitudinal
cuts therethrough to permit enhanced radial expansion of the tubular body
adjacent
the first knuckle of the finger.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,926,851 Bulley discloses a tubular bandage comprising a
length of tubular fabric knitted from a combination of substantially inelastic
yam and
elastic yarn so as to have alternating circumferential rows of inelastic yam
and elastic
yarn, and having a first end portion rolled outwardly from the free end and
the other
end portion rolled inwardly from the opposite free end to form two rolls each
constituted by nearly half the bandage.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,511,248 to Widdemer discloses an improved design for an
anti-
slip glove. The surface of the glove is adapted to provide an especially
strong bond
between the palm and/or fingers of the glove and a club, racket or other piece
of
sports equipment which the wearer is holding, pulling or pushing. The improved
anti-
slip glove utilizes a thermoplastic polyurethane film panel, incorporated into
the
glove's design at key pressure points, which is selected to exhibit a strong
physical
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bond with the rubber, plastic, leather or other composite materials used to
manufacture the hand grips that are a part of hand-held sporting equipment.
The anti-
slip panel may be attached separately to the palm and fingers of the glove or
made an
integral part of the glove. When made an integral part of the glove's design
and
manufacture, the improved anti-slip glove may also incorporate a non-slip
backing
material positioned between the wearer's hand and the rear surface of the
thermoplastic polyurethane film panel, to provide a tight coupling between the
surface
of the wearer's hand and the body of the glove to reduce slippage of the hand
within
the glove.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 5,577,272 to Fisher discloses finger sleeves of varying
length
that extend beyond a user's finger in order to facilitate one-handed
basketball dunks.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,408,442 to Kang discloses an athletic glove and, more
particularly, an improved anti-slip glove, especially for use in conjunction
with various
athletic activities, having a palm surface printed with a pattern of silicone
sealant and
exhibiting a durable and consistent gripping ability over a variety of
moisture
conditions. Finger sleeves have also been used in the prior art to enhance
grip and
tactile response. Finger cots, rubber finger tips, finger sleeves and the like
have all
been called upon to do so. Prior art teachings have done a fairly good job of
helping
the finger in each of their intended use scenarios. Recently, finger sleeves
have come
into widespread use in sports such as basketball and volleyball. Athletic
finger sleeves
used in these sports are generally made of sponge foam or sponge rubber
padding,
certain polymers, knit yarn or other materials. Finger sleeves used in
athletics in the
past, however, have mainly been used as protection for the fingers of the
athlete
against injury.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 6,647,549 to Mcdevitt et al. discloses a finger glove
that can be
used as a substitute for cotton balls, swabs, and/or gauzes, or as an oral
cleaning
device.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 6,839,905 to Bruder et al. discloses a protective skin
device that
may be used to protect the fingers, thumb, and a portion of the hand of the
wearer.
The device is configured to be worn about a digit, and the device provides
cushioning
4
and aids in gripping. The device includes a sheath with one or more
projections, and the
sheath may be perforated. The device may include an opening that exposes a
joint. The
device also may include a palmar pad, which covers a portion of the hand and
may include
multiple sheaths connected with a membrane, and multiple devices may be worn
on the same
or separate digits.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 7,530,120 to Morrow et al. discloses a protective sports
glove consisting
of a padded outer glove and an inner form-fitting glove. The padded outer
glove is similar to
conventional protective gloves used in contact sports, but having a
substantial portion of the
palm removed (i.e., except for the finger palm portions). The smaller form-
fitting glove is
introduced to the wearers hand prior to insertion within the padded outer
glove and covers
the cutout palm portion of the padded outer glove. In essence, the form-
fitting glove acts as
the palm portion for the padded outer glove.
[0013] In football, the use of finger jackets would be a major benefit for the
athlete. Not
having a palmar piece leads to an improved sense of touch. In the split second
it takes for the
hand to feel the ball in its palm and close around it, the sense of touch
required is paramount.
Covering the palm with material, though the material is intended to provide
added grip, takes
away from the natural feel of the palm of the hand against the ball, thus
tactile response is
reduced. A greater number of football players prefer the natural feel of the
ball in the palms of
their hands. By providing finger jackets, which only cover the fingers of
these athletes, with
their enhanced gripping capabilities and not covering the palm, an enhanced
sense of touch
is achieved and a tighter grip possible.
[0014] While a particular embodiment has been chosen to illustrate the
invention, it will be
understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications
can be made
therein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the
appended claims.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0015] The present invention relates to embodiments of finger jackets.
According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a set of finger
jackets
comprising: a) five separate finger jackets, unconnected with one another,
each separately
sized to cover and configured solely for covering one of a user's thumb and
forefinger, middle
finger, ring finger and pinkie finger, a palm of a user's hand on which said
fingers and thumb
are located remaining uncovered and devoid of a palmar piece when said five
separate finger
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jackets are covering said user's thumb and forefinger, middle finger, ring
finger and pinkie
finger; b) each finger jacket including a palmar facing portion and a back
portion joined
adjacently to said palmar facing portion at fourchettes on each side thereof;
c) each back
portion being made of a porous stretchable, breathable elastic material chosen
from the group
consisting of woven polyester, knit polyester, spandex, lycra and
polypropylene, said material
having an inner surface configured for directly physically contacting against
respective back
surfaces of said thumb and respective fingers; d) each palmar facing portion
being made of
an anti-slip material that has an inner surface configured for directly
physically contacting
against respective palmar facing surfaces of said thumb and respective
fingers.
[0016] The present invention includes the following aspects and features:
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[0017] (1) In an effort to improve grip and tactile response to the human hand
and
overcome the above drawbacks of conventional finger sleeves and athletic
gloves, the
present invention provides a finger jacket with enhanced gripping and anti-
slip
capabilities. Such a finger jacket has a palmar facing portion made of a
specifically
5 chosen anti-slip material exhibiting improved mating and gripping ability
that is
consistent over various moisture conditions while maintaining protection,
flexibility,
and tactile response.
[0018] (2) In one embodiment, the improved finger jacket is adapted for use in
football. In this configuration, each finger jacket incorporates a
specifically chosen
anti-slip panel on its palmar face portion. This specifically chosen anti-slip
material
exhibits exceptional mating characteristics while grasping a football,
resulting in an
enhanced gripping capability.
[0019] (3) in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present
invention,
there is provided a finger jacket providing the wearer protection, an improved
fit,
.. improved tactile response, flexibility and superior gripping
characteristics. The finger
jacket generally comprises a palmar face portion and a back piece which are
joined
together along their seams, in a conventional manner, to fit human fingers.
The
palmar face portions of the five finger jacket stalls are fabricated from a
sheet of
specifically chosen anti-slip material.
[0020] (4) Finger jackets made in accordance with the present invention each
comprise a thin, durable, form-fitting finger jacket having superior gripping
characteristics over currently known and marketed finger sleeves and gloves.
In this
regard, a thin, uniform layer of silicone sealant material forms a continuous
coating
covering palmar face piece of each of the finger jackets and provides a sure,
natural
feel, superior mating, and tactile response not found in prior art finger
sleeves and
gloves. The finger jackets of the present invention further eliminate slipping
against
the fingers of the wearer. To do so, a rough or sticky surface or pattern is
embossed,
affixed or otherwise made a part of the surface of the backing material and of
the
palmar face pieces. The combination of these properties makes the finger
jackets of
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the present invention ideal for both professional and amateur sports and/or
special
use activities in which manual dexterity is paramount.
[0021] As such, in one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger
jacket having improved gripping characteristics.
[0022] In a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
that does not slip against the fingers of the wearer.
[0023] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
that does not inhibit finger motion, feel, or tactile response.
[0024] In a yet further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
wherein a stretchable fabric is used to form the dorsal part of the finger
jacket,
providing for a snug fit upon a wearer's finger.
[0025] In a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
having stretchable fibers also made breathable to provide air flow to the
fingers.
[0026] In a yet further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
which is comfortable to wear and attractive to view.
[0027] In a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
which may be used in environments not limited to athletics.
[0028] In a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
which is inexpensive to manufacture.
[0029] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
wherein its palmar face portions of finger stalls may be fabricated from a
specifically
chosen sheet of anti-slip material.
[0030] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger
jacket further comprising fourchettes.
[0031] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger
jacket having a front portion combined with the back portion adapted to fit a
wide
variety of finger sizes snugly.
[0032] in a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger
jacket which is lightweight and durable.
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[0033] In a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
that may be securely fastened to a wearer's finger.
[0034] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
for protecting the fingers from injury.
[0035] In a yet further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
for use in a variety of special use applications.
[0036] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
that does not restrict finger movement while exhibiting high flexibility
characteristics.
[0037] In a yet further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger jacket
made up of five separate finger sleeves of varying lengths to correspond to
the
lengths of a user's fingers and positionable thereon.
[0038] In a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a
finger
jacket made to fit different finger sizes having a closed end and an open end
for
receiving said fingers.
[0039] In a -still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided
a finger
jacket with front and back portions joined together at their seams in a
conventional
manner.
[0040] in an addition aspect of the present Invention, there is provided an
anti-slip
finger jacket which overcomes the limitations of the prior art.
According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a set of finger
jackets
comprising:
a) finger jackets sized to cover and covering each of a user's thumb and
forefinger, middle finger, ring finger and pinkie finger;
b) each finger jacket including a palmar facing portion and a back portion
joined adjacently to said palmar facing portion;
c) each back portion being made of a stretchable, breathable material that
has an inner surface engaging respective back portions of said thumb and
respective
fingers;
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d) each palmar facing portion being made of an anti-slip material
that has
an inner surface engaging respective palmar facing portions of said thumb and
respective fingers.
According to a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a set of
finger
jackets comprising:
a) finger jackets sized to cover and covering each of a user's thumb and
forefinger, middle finger, ring finger and pinkie finger;
b) each finger jacket including a palmar facing portion and a back portion
joined to said palmar facing portion;
c) each back portion being made of a stretchable, breathable material
chosen from the group consisting of woven polyester, knit polyester, spandex,
lycra
and polypropylene;
d) each palmar facing portion being made of an anti-slip material chosen
from the group consisting of natural or synthetic rubber, leather, suede and
synthetic
leather;
e) each back portion having an inner surface engaging respective back
portions of said thumb and respective fingers;
each palmar facing portion having an inner surface engaging respective
palmar facing portions of said thumb and respective fingers.
[0041] Further advantages of the present invention will become apparent to
those
skilled in the art upon reading and consideration of the following description
of the
preferred embodiments in connection with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0042] FIG. 1 shows a flat palmar view of a hand wearing finger jackets.
[0043] FIG. 2 shows the inventive finger jackets laid out in their simplest
form having
no zipper, no VELCROTM fastener, or extra added anti-slip material about the
thumb
or index fingers to show detail.
[0044] FIG. 3 shows a dorsal view of an alternative embodiment of finger
jackets
having hook and pile fasteners.
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[0045] FIG. 4 shows a dorsal view of an alternative embodiment of finger
jackets
having a zipper placed along the back of each finger jacket and added anti-
slip grip
enhancing material added about the thumb and forefinger.
[0046] FIG. 5 shows the details of the multi-layered palmar pieces.
SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0047] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described more
fully
hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some
examples of
the embodiments of the inventions are shown. Indeed, these inventions may be
embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the
embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided by way of
example.
[0048] With reference to FIG. 1, a palmar view of the human hand 9 having a
palm 4
Is shown wearing finger jackets 10. Finger jackets 10 for the user's thumb,
forefinger,
middle finger, ring finger and pinkie finger are comprised of a palmar face
portion la-
1 e, and a back portion 2a-2e cut to fit the fingers of the human hand and
joined along
the seams 7 thereof in a conventional manner. The palmar face portions la-le
of
finger jackets 10 are comprised of a specifically chosen anti-slip, grip
enhancing
material, chosen based on specified use. Such materials include synthetic or
natural
rubber, leather, suede, synthetic leather and a number of other slip
resistant, grip
enhancing materials that may be employed in the present invention without
departing
from its scope.
[0049] Fourchettes 3a-3d (FIGS. 1 and 3) may be employed between the front and
back portions of each finger jacket 10, excluding the thumb. Fourchettes 3a-3d
comprise narrow strips of material joining the front and back sections of the
fingers of
gloves. They are used to help the finger jackets 10 remain open enough so that
a
user's fingers may be inserted more readily. They also aid in providing a more
comfortable fit and a more attractive finger jacket 10. The back portions 2a-
2e are
comprised from materials that are both stretchable and breathable such as
porous
elastic materials and/or a mixture thereof. Using a breathable stretchable
material
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allows the fingers proper ventilation and a nice taut -fit. Finger jackets 10
are designed
to help protect the fingers while providing enhanced tactile response and
gripping
capabilities to the wearer. Finger jackets 10 are configured to protect the
fingers,
while permitting maximum movement, ventilation, and tactile sensation. Having
no
5 palmar piece to reduce sense of touch is an added benefit of the present
invention
because it provides the user a greater sense of touch by allowing the wearer
the
ability to better feel what may be in palm of the hand, over that of any
glove, while still
providing the enhanced gripping capabilities provided by the finger jackets
10.
Depending on the material used for the palmar face portions1a-1 e of the
finger
10 jackets 10, a perspiration absorbing material may be embossed, affixed
or otherwise
made part of the surface of the backing material, of the palmar face pieces 1
a-1 e, of
each finger jacket 10 to aid in the preventing of perspiration build-up, and
slippage
against the fingers of the wearer.
[0050] With reference to FIG. 2, in the preferred embodiment, the palmar
pieces 1a-
le are each comprised of a sheet of leather including an inside surface having
a grain
finish 11 and an outside surface having a split finish 12. Importantly, the
sheet of
leather is prepared by a chrome tanning process. The chrome tanning process
utilizes
a solution of basic chrome sulfate, and has the advantage of providing a
reduced oil
content within the leather. Because finger jackets 10 are intended to provide
a secure
grip for an individual engaging in athletic and special use activities, it is
important that
the sheet of leather from which the palmar face pieces la-1e are fabricated
have the
ability to absorb perspiration that may build up on the fingers. Such moisture
absorption and wicking characteristics may be provided by the microporous
structure
of the material. Additionally, the sheet of leather must be sufficiently thin
and supple
so as not to interfere with the finger movements of the wearer during a
regular use or
athletic activity. A thickness of between 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm is recommended for
most
applications but may not be considered limiting. In the preferred embodiments,
a
thickness closer to 0.1 mm is recommended. This thickness is intended to help
improve the sense of touch while still greatly improving one's ability to
catch, grip, hold
onto, or throw a football. The thinner the material used, the greater the
tactile
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response will be. Moreover, the sheet must provide a tactile response to the
wearer
from objects the wearer is handling. In this regard, a thin sheet of leather
material is
preferred. As previously stated, artificial leather, such as synthetic suede,
which has
water absorbing and wicking characteristics similar to that of leather, may be
utilized
as an alternative to leather. As previ-ously stated, back piece 2a-2e of
finger jackets
may be made fabricated from any suitable flexible, supple, form-fitting
material or
breathable, stretchable materials including woven and knit fabric polyester,
spandex,
lycra, polypropylene, and/or a mix thereof. Stretchable fabrics are
particularly suitable
because of their light weight, flexibility and durability. Moreover, because
of the
10 porous nature of such fabric materials, such materials do not tend to
trap perspiration
inside finger jackets 10, but rather permit such perspiration to freely
evaporate.
[0051] With further reference to FIG. 2, the dorsal view of finger jackets 10
is shown.
The material on the dorsal portion of each finger jacket, 2a-2e, are comprised
of
chosen breathable, elastomeric material, and/or a mix thereof. This material
is chosen
in an effort to provide ventilation and a more snug fit for a wide range of
finger sizes.
[0052] As can be easily appreciated, when worn by a user, the inside surface
11 (FIG.
2) of finger jackets 10 lies against the fingers of the hand of the wearer
while the
outside surfaces 12 come into physical contact with objects handled by the
wearer. In
order to enhance and facilitate the gripping characteristics of finger jackets
10 for
athletic and special use activities, non-slip material la-le is used for the
palmar face
surfaces. In the preferred embodiment, the Applicant has found that superior
results
are achieved by use of a sheet of leather material, which has been prepared by
a
chrome tanning process and has a grip enhancing substance such as a silicone
sealant compound 13 applied thereto (FIG. 5). Such silicone sealant 13 offers
superior adhesion to split leather surfaces as well as possesses superior
elasticity
necessary for continuous athletic and special use activities. Further such
silicone
sealant 13 possesses significant chemical, fire and thermal resistivity and
yields a
tacky but non-yielding tactile feel. In the preferred embodiment, a Dow Coming
general purpose, one-part silicone sealant is utilized, however, other
silicone sealants
having similar properties are contemplated herein. (Dow Coming is a registered
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trademark of Dow Coming Corporation, Midland, Mich.)
[0053] FIG. 4 identifies a further embodiment of finger jackets 10 where the
thumb
and forefinger have added anti-slip, grip enhancing material about them to
further
provide an enhanced grip between these fingers. Sometimes, people use these
fingers to pick things up and the added anti-slip material enhances the grip
and
tactility between these fingers.
[0054] As shown in FIG. 4, a releasable fastener such as a zipper 14 is placed
along
the back portion of each finger jacket 10. To avoid inhibiting flexibility of
the fingers,
the zippers 14, which are placed on the back portion of the finger jackets 10
for the
index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinkie finger should begin just
below the
proximal interphalangeal joint and continue along to the base of each such
finger near
to or just below each respective knuckle. The zipper 14 for the thumb should
begin
just below its own interphalangeal joint to or just below its own knuckle.
[0055] FIG. 3 shows an illustration of the dorsal view of the human hand 5
wearing
finger jackets 10. This embodiment shows a variation of finger jackets 10
having
releasable fasteners comprising hook and loop fasteners 6a-6e at the base of
each
finger jacket 10 at least partially surrounding an opening at the base of each
finger
jacket. Items 6b-6e are intended to show fasteners in their closed state,
while 6a
shows fasteners in their open state.
[0056] Referring now to FIG. 5, in the preferred embodiment, outside surface
12 of
palm pieces la-le have a split finish defining a plurality of exposed fibers
15. Such a
fibrous structure is advantageous due to the mechanical interconnection that
takes
place between fibers 15 and material 13, thereby enhancing the bonding process
therebetween. Additionally, because the sheet of leather material comprising
palmar
face pieces la-le is microporous material, the outside surface 12 may be
coated with
material 13 as also shown in FIG. 5. Importantly, however, material 13 does
not
penetrate the entire thickness of the palm pieces 1a-le. As seen in FIG. 5,
material
13 is mechanically bonded to the exposed fibers of the split finish outside
surface 12
into a small portion of the underlying, microporous body of palm pieces la-le.
As
such, the penetration is limited to less than the entire thickness of the
material and
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preferably only a fraction of the thickness, for example, less than 25
percent. In this
regard, substantial moisture absorbing or wicking capability is retained by
inside
surface 11 of palmar pieces la-le thereby providing greater comfort and
improved feel
for the wearer. Additionally, the thickness of the material 13 and the
geometry in
which it is applied to outside surface 12 are important considerations if
finger jackets
are to be successfully used. Thus, material 13 is applied to palm pieces la-le
in a
continuous layer thereby covering outside surface 12. Moreover, in order to
provide a
skin-like tactile response, the layer of material 13 must be thin and smooth.
The
thickness of material 13 should be generally uniform over the entire outside
surface
10 12 of palmar face pieces la-le. Material 13 is applied to outside
surface 12 of palm
piece la-le in any suitable manner. Such application may be carried out either
before
or after assembly of palm face pieces la-le and may be accomplished by
spraying,
spreading, or otherwise coating outside surface 12.
10057] The added anti-slip material about the thumb is placed about and above
the
proximal interphalangeai joint covering the tip of the thumb and along the
inside of the
thumb, the side closest to the index finger, however, not along the lower back
portion
of the thumb or proximal phalanx. Here, breathable stretchable material 2a-2e
(FIG.
3) are used. Added anti-slip material is used for the index finger as well.
Here, added
anti-slip material is placed about and above the distal interphalangeal joint
and along
the inside of the index finger, the side closest to the thumb, however, not
along the
rest of the back portion of the finger jacket 10. Here, stretchable,
breathable materials
are used with the preferred materials being identified above.
[00581 The finger jackets 10 of the present invention offer a number of
features not
provided by prior art references. Wearing the finger jackets 10 provides the
wearer
superior tactility to that of any glove while still providing the benefits of
its enhanced
gripping capabilities. Another feature of the finger jacket 10 not found in
other prior art
is that the zipper 14 attached to the back of each finger jacket 10 allows for
the finger
jacket 10 to be opened up and for fingers to be more easily inserted into
finger jackets
10.This allows a wide range of finger sizes the ability to fit into finger
jackets 10 more
readily, while still allowing for a more secure fit over this wide range of
finger sizes.
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[0059] As such, an invention has been disclosed in terms of preferred
embodiments
thereof that fulfill each and every one of the objects of the invention and
provide new
and useful finger jackets of great novelty and utility.
[0060] Of course, various changes, modifications and alterations in the
teachings of
the present invention may be contemplated by those skilled in the art without
departing from the intended spirit and scope thereof.
[0061] As such, it is intended that the present Invention only be limited by
the terms of
the appended claims.
