U.S. patent application number 11/373073 was filed with the patent office on 2007-09-13 for football sports glove.
Invention is credited to Stephen Vincent Iacullo.
Application Number | 20070209097 11/373073 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38477405 |
Filed Date | 2007-09-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070209097 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Iacullo; Stephen Vincent |
September 13, 2007 |
Football sports glove
Abstract
A football glove that is both functional and effective. A vinyl
rubber pad with finlike grippers is placed over the glove material
at each one of the five fingers and at the both heels of the palm
on the small finger side and the thumbside. All the knuckles are
ribbed only on the circumference of the finger on the palm side
which helps the fingers to be in a premature curved position and
promotes quicker reaction time.
Inventors: |
Iacullo; Stephen Vincent;
(Brentwood, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Stephen Vincent lacullo
1549 Amber Ln.
Brentwood
CA
94513
US
|
Family ID: |
38477405 |
Appl. No.: |
11/373073 |
Filed: |
March 13, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/161.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 71/148
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/161.1 |
International
Class: |
A63B 71/14 20060101
A63B071/14 |
Claims
1. A football sports glove for catching footballs with more
comfort, ease, effectiveness, and more gripping power comprising:
means for absorbing the initial impact of a football when it
contacts the fingers, create longer hold time, buffer the velocity
of the football, increasing the gripping power, preventing injury
to the fingers, and to increase the timing of the receiver to catch
the football; means for absorbing the second action of impact of a
football by providing an additional gripping power and clamping
movement to sink into the secondary area of the fingers, promoting
gripping power, and to prevent injury to the fingers; means for
absorbing the third impact of a football in the palm area, to
stabilize the football with additional gripping power, and to
increase the timing of the receiver to catch the football; means
for absorbing the final impact of the football in the heel palm
area and to finalize the gripping ability by enclosing the football
around the hands; means for flexibility for the upper fingers,
stabilization for allowing absorbing in the upper fingers, and for
premature angle movement to increase timing of a the initial impact
of the football; means for flexibility for the middle area of the
fingers, providing stability to absorb impact of the football, and
for premature angle movement; means for flexibility for the area
closest to the palm of the hand, absorbion of the final impact of
the football, and for premature angle movement; and means for
increasing absorption, gripping power, and to prevent injury,
structurally connected to said means for absorbing the third impact
of a football in the palm area, to stabilize the football with
additional gripping power, and to increase the timing of the
receiver to catch the football, and structurally connected to said
means for absorbing the initial impact of a football when it
contacts the fingers, create longer hold time, buffer the velocity
of the football, increasing the gripping power, preventing injury
to the fingers, and to increase the timing of the receiver to catch
the football.
2. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for absorbing the initial impact of a football when it
contacts the fingers, create longer hold time, buffer the velocity
of the football, increasing the gripping power, preventing injury
to the fingers, and to increase the timing of the receiver to catch
the football comprises a rubber vinyl, greater than 1 millimeter
thick, any millimeters in width, any millimeters in height finger
tip rubber vinyl pad.
3. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for absorbing the second action of impact of a football
by providing an additional gripping power and clamping movement to
sink into the secondary area of the fingers, promoting gripping
power, and to prevent injury to the fingers comprises a rubber
vinyl, greater than 1 millimeter thick, any millimeters in width,
any millimeters in height middle finger rubber vinyl pad.
4. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for absorbing the third impact of a football in the palm
area, to stabilize the football with additional gripping power, and
to increase the timing of the receiver to catch the football
comprises a rubber vinyl thumbside palm-pad.
5. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for absorbing the final impact of the football in the
heel palm area and to finalize the gripping ability by enclosing
the football around the hands comprises a vinyl rubber, greater
than 1 millimeter thick, any millimeter in height, any millimeter
in width heel-palm pad.
6. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for flexibility for the upper fingers, stabilization for
allowing absorbing in the upper fingers, and for premature angle
movement to increase timing of a the initial impact of the football
comprises a ribbed rubber, must only be located the palm side of
the glove rubber ribbed top knuckle bend.
7. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for flexibility for the middle area of the fingers,
providing stability to absorb impact of the football, and for
premature angle movement comprises a ribbed rubber, that must
located only on the palm side of the glove rubber ribbed second
knuckle bend.
8. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for flexibility for the area closest to the palm of the
hand, absorbion of the final impact of the football, and for
premature angle movement comprises a ribbed rubber, must only be
located the palm side of the glove rubber ribbed third knuckle
bend.
9. The football sports glove in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said means for increasing absorption, gripping power, and to
prevent injury comprises a finshaped, rubber vinyl, pointed down
finlike grippers.
10. A football sports glove for catching footballs with more
comfort, ease, effectiveness, and more gripping power comprising: a
rubber vinyl, greater than 1 millimeter thick, any millimeters in
width, any millimeters in height finger tip rubber vinyl pad, for
absorbing the initial impact of a football when it contacts the
fingers, create longer hold time, buffer the velocity of the
football, increasing the gripping power, preventing injury to the
fingers, and to increase the timing of the receiver to catch the
football; a rubber vinyl, greater than 1 millimeter thick, any
millimeters in width, any millimeters in height middle finger
rubber vinyl pad, for absorbing the second action of impact of a
football by providing an additional gripping power and clamping
movement to sink into the secondary area of the fingers, promoting
gripping power, and to prevent injury to the fingers; a rubber
vinyl thumbside palm-pad, for absorbing the third impact of a
football in the palm area, to stabilize the football with
additional gripping power, and to increase the timing of the
receiver to catch the football; a vinyl rubber, greater than 1
millimeter thick, any millimeter in height, any millimeter in width
heel-palm pad, for absorbing the final impact of the football in
the heel palm area and to finalize the gripping ability by
enclosing the football around the hands; a ribbed rubber, must only
be located the palm side of the glove rubber ribbed top knuckle
bend, for flexibility for the upper fingers, stabilization for
allowing absorbing in the upper fingers, and for premature angle
movement to increase timing of a the initial impact of the
football; a ribbed rubber, that must located only on the palm side
of the glove rubber ribbed second knuckle bend, for flexibility for
the middle area of the fingers, providing stability to absorb
impact of the football, and for premature angle movement; a ribbed
rubber, must only be located the palm side of the glove rubber
ribbed third knuckle bend, for flexibility for the area closest to
the palm of the hand, absorbion of the final impact of the
football, and for premature angle movement; and a finshaped, rubber
vinyl, pointed down finlike grippers, for increasing absorption,
gripping power, and to prevent injury, structurally connected to
said thumbside palm-pad, and structurally connected to said finger
tip rubber vinyl pad.
11. The football sports glove as recited in claim 10, wherein said
finger tip rubber vinyl pad has characteristics selected from the
following group: round, square, and rectangle.
12. The football sports glove as recited in claim 10, wherein said
middle finger rubber vinyl pad has characteristics selected from
the following group: round, square, and rectangle.
13. The football sports glove as recited in claim 10, wherein said
thumbside palm-pad has characteristics selected from the following
group: round, oblong, rectangle, square, and triangle.
14. The football sports glove as recited in claim 10, wherein said
heel-palm pad has characteristics selected from the following
group: oblong, round, square, rectangle, and triangle.
15. The football sports glove as recited in claim 10, wherein said
finlike grippers has characteristics selected from the following
group: three fins, pointed tips, and round tips.
16. A football sports glove for catching footballs with more
comfort, ease, effectiveness, and more gripping power comprising: a
rubber vinyl, round, square, greater than 1 millimeter thick, any
millimeters in width, any millimeters in height, rectangle finger
tip rubber vinyl pad, for absorbing the initial impact of a
football when it contacts the fingers, create longer hold time,
buffer the velocity of the football, increasing the gripping power,
preventing injury to the fingers, and to increase the timing of the
receiver to catch the football; a rubber vinyl, round, square,
rectangle, greater than 1 millimeter thick, any millimeters in
width, any millimeters in height middle finger rubber vinyl pad,
for absorbing the second action of impact of a football by
providing an additional gripping power and clamping movement to
sink into the secondary area of the fingers, promoting gripping
power, and to prevent injury to the fingers; a rubber vinyl, round,
oblong, rectangle, square, triangle thumbside palm-pad, for
absorbing the third impact of a football in the palm area, to
stabilize the football with additional gripping power, and to
increase the timing of the receiver to catch the football; a vinyl
rubber, oblong, round, square, rectangle, triangle, greater than 1
millimeter thick, any millimeter in height, any millimeter in width
heel-palm pad, for absorbing the final impact of the football in
the heel palm area and to finalize the gripping ability by
enclosing the football around the hands; a ribbed rubber, must only
be located the palm side of the glove rubber ribbed top knuckle
bend, for flexibility for the upper fingers, stabilization for
allowing absorbing in the upper fingers, and for premature angle
movement to increase timing of a the initial impact of the
football; a ribbed rubber, that must located only on the palm side
of the glove rubber ribbed second knuckle bend, for flexibility for
the middle area of the fingers, providing stability to absorb
impact of the football, and for premature angle movement; a ribbed
rubber, must only be located the palm side of the glove rubber
ribbed third knuckle bend, for flexibility for the area closest to
the palm of the hand, absorbion of the final impact of the
football, and for premature angle movement; and a finshaped, rubber
vinyl, three fins, pointed down, pointed tips, round tips finlike
grippers, for increasing absorption, gripping power, and to prevent
injury, structurally connected to said thumbside palm-pad, and
structurally connected to said finger tip rubber vinyl pad.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a sports glove and, more
particularly, to a sports glove for catching footballs.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] As is known, gloves have been used for purposes for sports
relating to catching balls or objects for many years. In the past,
such as in the game of baseball, sports have utilized gloves to
enhance catching and have improved the game and for the enjoyable
for the players. Other sports such as football, have adopted the
use of gloves to protect and help players catch footballs in cold
weather or simply for the protection against the elements. As with
other sports, technology has improvised the fact that special
gloves can enhance the performance of the athlete. Various methods
have been used to address these problem and have ranged in a
variety of ideas.
[0003] The football game consists of a number of players on the
field which each player has a different responsibility. One of the
responsibilities of some players is to catch a football, called a
receiver, that is thrown by a player called a quarterback. These
throws or passes can range in high rates of speeds and velocities
and can promote pain when caught in regular weather but which is
amplified in extreme weathers. The catcher or receiver makes most
of their catches with their hands and more specifically, with their
finger tips. The receiver must utilized a closing motion with the
finger tips to absorb the velocity of a fast pass. The faster the
pass, the more the fingers need to adjust to absorb the velocity to
prevent pain in the fingers or from "clapping" the ball with the
palms of the hands, which will produce a dropped ball. Such
velocity of a pass at short to long distances, produces a reaction
of muscle fibers and fibrils in the receiver's hands which the
player must have correct timing and have sensitivity of the
absorption to create a clean catch in the fingers with minimum
pain.
[0004] In football, currently-known and marketed gloves are
utilized for weather protection and provide a minimal enhancement
in gripping and catching ability. In the past, weather protection
has been the main feature of football gloves, while gripping and
effectiveness has been neglected due to the potential bulkiness of
the gloves and the failure to produce such technology. Further,
gloves that did not fit the hand comfortably or were not form
fitting failed to be introduced in the market because of inability
to be effective for playability of a football player. The concern
of velocity absorption and the promotion to increase the timing of
the fingers to close around a football has been a problem for
football players at all levels. Therefore, there is a substantial
need in the art for a football glove having increased absorption
and improved timing characteristics without the drawbacks
associated with many prior art gloves.
[0005] There have been a variety of currently-known prior art
gloves that tried to address these issues on mechanical, cosmetic,
and effectiveness means. These prior art patents relate to the
concerns and issues that are directed to be solved. They consist of
the following methods.
[0006] In Re22167, the Wells glove was introduced for dress wear
that conformed to the hand and was utilized in everyday use. In
Re31538, Antonious invented a glove and in particular a glove for
the use in sports. Antonious invented the glove with golf in mind
and included inventive features for air hold circulation, flexible
knuckles and a Velcro closure. In U.S. Pat. No. 203,959, the
Townshend gloves were created to improved and protect the corn
huskers from the elements and the beating of work on the husker's
hands. The gloves were to provide durability with a latex/sand
protective coating. In U.S. Pat. No. 1,179,871, St. John created a
glove utilizing rubber gum and rubber cement to provide a palm
surface to increase a grip and to adhere to things and in St.
John's case, an automobile steering wheel. In U.S. Pat. No.
2,167,226, Wells develops another dress glove that comprised of
small rubber particles that embedded in the glove that was spaced
throughout the palm. Wells discusses that the rubber should be
dramatically limited to prevent the noticeably of the glove as it's
use is for daily wear and entertaining. In U.S. Pat. No. 2,459,985,
Woodbury advances the work glove with adhesive particles on the
palm to provide gripping attributes with sharp particles. In U.S.
Pat. No. 2,465,136, Troccoli develops a golf glove that has extra
material to provide durability along the diagonally portion of the
palm of the hand where the golf club will reside. In U.S. Pat. No.
2,907,046, Scherr proposes a knitted yarn that is stretchable which
includes an adhesive palm that stretches with said yarn knitted
glove. In Bruchas' U.S. Pat. No. 3,096,523 patent for a football
glove, he becomes more innovative by developing a glove that has
adhesive tactile at the finger portions and has an open back and
also creates an elastic zone that is between the back first and
second knuckles to keep the fingers in the stalls. In U.S. Pat. No.
3,255,461, Bullock creates a golf glove that provides friction for
a golf club in the palm of the hand. In U.S. Pat. No. 3,597,765,
Stanton creates a glove that has a stretch material that provides
high friction which provided for more gripping power. In 1977,
Brucker created a hockey glove in U.S. Pat. No. 4,027,339 with a
heavy padding on the back of the glove with a flexible palm that is
waterproof that would prevent wear and tear. In U.S. Pat. No.
4,598,429, Mulvaney provided a detacktified leather glove for
sports or for work and followed up with U.S. Pat. No. 4,689,832
using a processed solution containing nitrocellulose and silicone
resins. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,691,387, Lopez introduces the invention
of increasing strength of the grip without using more exertion. He
dedicates a theory, like the others to prevent slippage of barbells
or baseball bats utilizing VELCRO hook and loop fasteners that
attach to a VELCRO wrap on a bat, weight barbell or golf club. In
U.S. Pat. No. 5,117,509, the Bower's patent proposes a two piece
sport glove that uses a chroming tanning process on leather to
improve gripping power. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,316,294, Turangan
invented a sport glove for the game of catch that encompassed
elastic material with patches of hook-loop fasteners that are
applied to the football and the glove to help in a game of
catch.
[0007] Some of the aforementioned prior art for athletic gloves
pertaining to the present invention, gloves were made with leather.
In fact some were treated with a chemical to promote gripping
power, these were used for either as work gloves or as sports
gloves and they were made for the purpose to prevent wear and tear.
The leather gloves fall very short of the invention at hand because
leather is a primitive material which actually prevents absorption
and flexibility because of it's rigid properties. Leather also does
not promote a soft feel as it is the same as just having skin on
skin. The leather actually creates a slower reaction time with less
feel to the finger tips.
[0008] The second category of prior art is the use of a
gum/adhesive element to the palms in various embodiments. The tacky
adhesives and variables range from solutions containing
nitrocellulose and silicone resins to an adhesive tactile at the
fingers. Although these do in fact help in the gripping power
especially as work gloves, they are minimal for a football glove as
they would lessen the sensitivity and would create a slower
reaction time. Although these gloves might be stretchable to some
extent, these gloves also would produce little or no ball
absorption and would make it much more difficult to catch a
ball.
[0009] Finally, there is a group of prior art that enables Velcro
or a hook-loop fastener as an additive to increase gripping power.
Velcro is very impractical for football unless there would be a
football that has a Velcro receptor to adhere to the gloves, which
in college or professional football has not occurred. In addition,
there would be less flexibility with these gloves that would
decrease reaction time. This invention is targeted toward teaching
catch with a child or without practically and just for fun.
[0010] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a
football glove for football players to catch footballs.
[0011] It is another object of the invention to provide a football
glove that absorbs impact of catching footballs.
[0012] It is another object of the invention to provide a football
glove that minimizes pain when absorbing the impact of the
football.
[0013] It is another object of the invention to provide a football
glove that increases flexibility in the fingers.
[0014] It is an object of the invention to provide a football glove
increases reaction time for a player to catch a football.
[0015] It is an object of the invention to provide a football glove
to increase gripping power.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0016] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided
a football glove that is both functional and effective. A rubber
vinyl pad with finlike grippers is placed at each one of the five
fingers and at the heel of the palm to promote absorbtion and
gripping capabilities. All the knuckles have ribbed flexors on the
palm side only which helps the fingers to be in a curved position
and promotes quicker reaction time.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] A complete understanding of the present invention may be
obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered
in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in
which:
[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a football glove designed in
accordance with this invention;
[0019] FIG. 2 is a side view of an index finger of the football
glove showing the application of the finlike grippers;
[0020] FIG. 3 is a side view of a football glove index finger with
the finlike grippers attached; and
[0021] FIG. 4 is a side view of an alternate embodiment of a
close-up of the index finger with glove material covering the
finlike grippers.
[0022] For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and
components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout
the FIGURES.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0023] For the sake of brevity, each element will be followed by
the same number to promote consistency in the description.
[0024] Generally speaking, the invention pertains to a shock
absorbing football glove 10. The football glove 10 features foam
shock absorbing pads and rubber ribbed placements where the finger
bends.
[0025] FIG. 1 shows a football glove 10 with the encompassed
elements. The football glove 10 is made with any desired glove
material 32 and on the palm side, each finger tip pad of the glove
contains a finger tip rubber vinyl pad 12 that been placed on top
of the surface of the desired material. Each finger including the
thumb has this pad which is at least one millimeter thick, any
millimeters in length, and any millimeters in height that is made
of any density rubber vinyl. This finger tip rubber vinyl pad 12 is
any general shape and has three finlike grippers 28. The finger tip
rubber vinyl pad 12 is placed on top of the glove material 32. The
football glove 10 and the glove material 32 that covers the finger
tip rubber vinyl pad 12 in an alternate embodiment can be either
sewn or glued.
[0026] There is also a middle finger rubber vinyl pad 14 that is
located on the palm side of the football glove 10 between the first
and the second knuckles on the four fingers. Concurrently, there is
another middle finger rubber vinyl pad 14 that is located between
the first and second knuckle of the thumb. The middle finger rubber
vinyl pad 14 is any general shape and is constructed the same way
as the finger tip rubber vinyl pad 12 as being at least one
millimeter thick, any millimeters in length, any millimeters in
height, and is made of any density rubber vinyl. The middle finger
rubber vinyl pad 14 as is placed on top of the surface of the glove
material 32 and is attached by being sewn or glued.
[0027] On the heal of the palm side of the football glove 10, there
is a heel-palm pad 16 that is located under the glove material 32
that is located on the side of the smallest finger. It can be any
shape and is composed of any density vinyl rubber material the same
of which encompasses the finger tip rubber vinyl pad 12 and the
middle finger rubber vinyl pad 14 of the football glove 10. It is
one millimeter thick and can be any length or height and contains
three finlike grippers 28 that are of any length, any width, and
are at leas one millimeter thick.
[0028] On the palm side of the football glove 10, there is a
thumbside palm-pad 18. The thumbside palm-pad 18 is not connected
to the heel-palm pad 16 and both are separated by more than three
millimeters. It is comprised of the same density rubber vinyl
material and is greater than one millimeter thick. It is located on
top of the glove material 32. It is one millimeter thick and can be
any length or height and contains three finlike grippers 28 that
are of any length, any width, and are at least one millimeter
thick.
[0029] There is a rubber ribbed top knuckle bend 20 is located on
the palm side only. This rubber ribbed top knuckle bend 20
encompasses half the circumference that is located only on the palm
side and is located on the first knuckle of each of the four
fingers. The rubber ribbed top knuckle bend 20 has at least three
ribs and is made of a flexible rubber. The back side is made of the
same material as the rest of the glove and the rubber ribbed top
knuckle bend 20 can be sewn or glued to the other material of the
glove for attachment.
[0030] There is a rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22 which is
also located on the palm side only. This rubber ribbed second
knuckle bend 22 encompasses half the circumference of the finger
and is located on each finger except the thumb. The rubber ribbed
second knuckle bend 22 has at least three ribs and is made of a
flexible rubber and is located at the second knuckle. The back side
is made of the same material as the rest of the glove and the
rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22 can be sewn or glued to the
other material of the glove for attachment.
[0031] Finally, there is a rubber ribbed third knuckle bend 24
located on the palm side only. This rubber ribbed third knuckle
bend 24 also encompasses only half the circumference and is located
on each finger including the thumb. The rubber ribbed third knuckle
bend 24 has at least three ribs and is made of flexible rubber and
is located at the third knuckle which is the closest knuckle to the
base of the hand. The back side of the glove is made of the same
material as the rest of the glove and the rubber ribbed third
knuckle bend 24 can be sewn or glued for attachment.
[0032] FIG. 2 generally shows an explosive side view of the index
finger portion of the football glove 10. The finger tip rubber
vinyl pad 12 is attached to or sewn to the top of the material of
the football glove 10 on the finger tip area. The middle finger
rubber vinyl pad 14 is also attached to the top of the material of
the football glove 10. FIG. 2 also depicts the rubber ribbed top
knuckle bend 20, the rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22, and the
rubber ribbed third knuckle bend 24 from a side view. Each one of
these elements are located on the palm side and stop half way
around circumference of the fingers. The rubber ribbed top knuckle
bend 20, the rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22, and the rubber
ribbed third knuckle bend 24 are attached by being sewed or glued
for attachment.
[0033] FIG. 3 generally shows a side view of the index finger
portion of the football glove 10 and a close-up of the finlike
grippers 28 as being attached in the final stage. The finlike
grippers 28 are at least 1 millimeter in length and are in the
shape of a fin pointing downward. There are three of them and the
tip can be a point or rounded. The rounded or point of the fin must
point down.
[0034] FIG. 4 generally shows an alternate embodiment of the index
finger portion of the football glove 10. The alternate embodiment
may have glove material 32 32vering the finlike grippers 28, finger
tip rubber vinyl pad 12, middle finger rubber vinyl pad 14,
thumbside palm-pad 18, and the heel-palm pad 16. This material will
not cover the rubber ribbed top knuckle bend 20, the rubber ribbed
second knuckle bend 22, or the rubber ribbed third knuckle bend
24.
[0035] In operation, the finger tip rubber vinyl pad 12 and the
finlike grippers 28 serve as both vibration and shock absorbers in
catching footballs as it will be the first interface with the said
football. The finger tip rubber vinyl pad 12 and it's finlike
grippers 28 work with the middle finger rubber vinyl pad 14 and
it's finlike grippers 28 to absorb and to tighten around the
football with minimal pain or impact on the fingers while providing
maximum sensitivity without compromising the sleekness of the
football glove 10. The finlike grippers 28 curl and encompass the
football preventing movement because of the finlike grippers 28 and
the rubber vinyl material cause intense friction with a leather
football that prevents movement. The heel-palm pad 16 and the
thumbside palm-pad 18 and the finlike grippers 28 on them, cause
intense friction with a leather football that secures and the
strengthens the grip of the football while causing little impact on
the hands. The distance that is open between the heel-palm pad 16
and the thumbside palm-pad 18 add to the flexibility of the glove
and allow the two pads to work conjointly and in cohort to tighten
around the football. Finally, the finlike grippers 28 on the
heel-palm pad 16 and the finlike grippers 28 on the thumbside
palm-pad 18 squeeze the football to prevent slipping with the
increased friction and finalizes the security of the catch.
[0036] The rubber ribbed top knuckle bend 20 will cause the glove
to obtain a pre-modified angle curve shape in the relaxation state
of the fingers. This pre-modified angle curve shape is justified
prior to the time the football reaches the player's hands and it
works along with the rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22 to
enhance and to quicken the time it would take to flex the glove
fingers around a football. The rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22
works in the same fashion as the rubber ribbed top knuckle bend 20
and the rubber ribbed third knuckle bend 24 by increasing the
flexibility of the player's hand and to improve the timing of the
contraction of the player's fingers around the football at the
precise moment of impact. The key attribute of the rubber ribbed
top knuckle bend 20, the rubber ribbed second knuckle bend 22 and
the rubber ribbed third knuckle bend 24 is that they are located on
the palm side of the glove and do not go around the entire finger.
They encompass half of the circumference of the finger which
amplifies the extreme ease of the flex and the fact they do not
concompass the back side of the hand, prevents the fingers from
straightening out of the premodified angle curve, which without it,
would results in dropped footballs, pain in the fingers and hands,
and would promote injuries.
[0037] Since other modifications and changes varied to fit
particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent
to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered
limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and
covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute
departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.
[0038] Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be
protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently
appended claims.
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