Golf Glove

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a golf glove. The golf glove includes a finger part, a back hand part, a palm part and an opening. The finger part includes a thumb part, a forefinger part, a middle finger part, a ring finger part and a little finger part. The back hand part and the palm part are connected to the finger part and cover the palm and back of the hand of a user. The opening is defined by the back hand part and the palm part. The finger part has at least one cut portion formed by stitching fabric portions on opposite sides of a cut formed in a bottom of a knuckle portion of the finger part. The cut portion can have various shapes. Frictional force between the golf glove and a grip of a golf club can be enhanced by the cut portion.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates generally to a golf glove and, more particularly, to a golf glove which has at least one cut portion formed by stitching fabric portions on opposite sides of a cut formed in a finger part in a sawtooth shape, whereby a user can smoothly grasp the grip of a golf club, and in which an elastic sheet is attached to an inner surface of the cut portion which can be formed in various shapes, thus preventing it from slipping.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Generally, a golf glove is put on one hand of a user which grasps the grip of a golf club to help the user to stably grasp the grip of the golf club when executing a golf swing. When necessary, the user may wear golf gloves on both hands. The golf glove protects the hand and the wrist from impact, such as vibrations, transmitted when the user strikes a golf ball with the golf club. Furthermore, the golf glove increases the frictional force between the hand and the golf club to prevent them from slipping because of water or the like when holding onto the grip of the golf club.

[0005] A conventional golf glove 1 includes a finger part 2, a back hand part 3, a palm part 4 and an opening 5. The finger part 2 includes a thumb part 21, a forefinger part 22, a middle finger part 23, a ring finger part 24 and a little finger part 25. The back hand part 3 and the palm part 4 are connected to the finger part 2 and cover the back and palm of the hand of a user. The opening 5 is formed by the back hand part 3 and the palm part 4 at a side opposite to the finger part 2 so that the hand is inserted into the opening 5. Further, wrinkled parts 6 made of elastic material are sewed to the back hand part 3. A first elastic sheet 10 is sewed to the back hand part 3 between the thumb part 21 and the forefinger part 22. Second elastic sheets 10a are sewed to the back hand part 3 at a position that is adjacent to a side of the little finger part 25 and correspond to a joint between the little finger and the back of the hand.

[0006] The first and second elastic sheets 10 and 10a are made of elastic materials, such as rubber bands or the like, to minimize the pressure applied to the hand of the user when gripping.

[0007] In the conventional golf glove 1, when the user who wears the golf glove 1 grasps the grip of the golf club, the wrinkled parts 6 of the back hand part 3 and the first and second elastic sheets 10 and 10a apply elastic force to the golf glove 1 so that the pressure applied to portions of the golf glove 1 which move a lot because of the motion of the fingers of the user can be minimized.

[0008] However, the elastic wrinkled parts 6 provided in the golf glove 1 can only solve the problem of pressure being applied to the back of the hand when the user wearing the golf glove grasps the grip of a golf club, but there are no other effects that follow from wearing the golf glove.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a golf glove in which the frictional force between it and the grip of a golf club can be increased by various types of cut portions, to the inner surfaces of which elastic sheets are sewed.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf glove which is configured in a twisted shape in such a way that a forefinger part and a middle finger part are inclined towards a little finger part, and a ring finger part and a little finger part are inclined towards the forefinger part, thus preventing the shape of the golf glove from deforming, and enhancing a function of closing the fingers when grasping the grip of the golf club.

[0011] In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a golf glove, including: a finger part, having a thumb part, a forefinger part, a middle finger part, a ring finger part and a little finger part, into which five fingers from a thumb to a little finger of one hand of a user are respectively inserted; a back hand part and a palm part connected to the finger part, the back hand part and the palm part covering a palm and a back of the hand of the user; and an opening defined by the back hand part and the palm part at a side opposite to the finger part so that the hand is inserted into the opening, wherein the finger part has at least one cut portion formed by stitching fabric portions on opposite sides of a cut formed in a bottom of a knuckle portion of the finger part.

[0012] The cut portion may be formed by cutting off a predetermined portion of the bottom of the knuckle portion of the finger part in a sawtooth shape.

[0013] The finger part may have a twisted shape in such a way that the forefinger part and the middle finger part are inclined towards the little finger part, and the ring finger part and the little finger part are inclined towards the forefinger part.

[0014] The cut portion formed in the bottom of the knuckle portion may be formed in at least one shape of `-`, `.perp.`, ``, `+`, `|` and `.largecircle.` shapes.

[0015] Furthermore, an elastic sheet may be sewed to an inner surface of the cut portion.

[0016] The golf glove may further comprise at least one cut portion formed in the palm part.

[0017] The cut portion may have a wrinkling line extending in a direction equal to a longitudinal direction of a grip of a golf club when the user grasps the golf club.

[0018] The cut portion may comprise cut portions formed in two upper knuckle portions of the forefinger part, cut portions formed in three knuckle portions of each of the middle finger part and the ring finger part, and cut portions formed in two lower knuckle portions of the little finger part, so that fingers of the hand are naturally bent in a shape in which the hand grasps the grip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] FIG. 1 is a view illustrating a conventional golf glove;

[0021] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a golf glove, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] FIGS. 3 and 4 are views showing shapes in which cut portions are stitched according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] FIG. 5 is a view showing the golf glove in which a finger part is inclined in a twisted shape according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] FIGS. 6 through 8 are views showing various types of cut portions formed in the finger part according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] FIGS. 9A through 9E are views illustrating various types of cut portions, according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 10 is a view showing a combination between the cut portions formed in one side of the finger part and the cut portions formed in the central portion of the finger part, according to a further embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] FIG. 11 is a view showing the shape of cut portions which are formed in the palm part and oriented in directions corresponding to a grip, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] FIG. 12 is a view showing various types of cut portions combined in the palm part, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0029] The terms and words used in the specification and claims are not necessarily limited to typical or dictionary meanings, but must be understood to indicate concepts selected by the inventor as the best method of illustrating the present invention, and must be interpreted as having meanings and concepts adapted to the scope and sprit of the present invention to further the understanding of the technology of the present invention.

[0030] Therefore, the construction of the embodiments illustrated in the specification and the drawings must be regarded as only illustrative examples, which are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, it must be understood that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible at the point in time when the present invention is applied.

[0031] Hereinafter, a golf glove according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the golf glove according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the golf glove according to the present invention includes a finger part 100, a palm part 200, a back hand part 300 and an opening 400. The finger part 100 includes a thumb part 101, a forefinger part 102, a middle finger part 103, a ring finger part 104 and a little finger part 105, into which the five fingers from the thumb to the little finger of one hand of a user are respectively inserted. The palm part 200 and the back hand part 300 are connected to the finger part 100 and cover the palm and the back of the hand of the user. The opening 400 is formed by the back hand part 300 and the palm part 200 at a side opposite to the finger part 100 so that the hand is inserted into the opening 400. The finger part 100 has at least one cut portion 150 which is formed by stitching fabric portions on opposite sides of a cut formed in the bottom of a knuckle portion of the finger part 100.

[0034] The cut portion 150 is formed by cutting off a predetermined portion of the bottom of the knuckle portion of the finger part 100 in a sawtooth shape.

[0035] The finger part 100 has a twisted shape in such a way that the forefinger part 102 and the middle finger part 103 are inclined towards the little finger part 105, and the ring finger part 104 and the little finger part 105 are inclined towards the forefinger part 102.

[0036] Further, an elastic sheet 160 is sewed to the inner surface of the cut portion 150. Preferably, at least one additional cut portion 150 provided with an elastic sheet is provided in the palm part 200.

[0037] Although not shown in the drawings, at least one cut portion 150 is also preferably provided in the back hand part 300 to enable the user to more smoothly clench the fist.

[0038] FIGS. 3 and 4 are views showing shapes in which the cut portions are stitched according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, each cut portion 150 is formed in such a way that the fabric of a knuckle portion is cut off in a sawtooth shape and then fabric portions on opposite sides of the cut are pulled to each other and stitched up after the elastic sheet 160 is put onto the inner surfaces of the fabric portions.

[0040] When cutting the cut portion 150 in a sawtooth shape and stitching it up are completed, the finger part is inclined to a distance from a to a' in the direction in which the cut portion 150 is formed.

[0041] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the forefinger part 102 and the middle finger part 103 of the finger part 100 are inclined towards the little finger part 105 and, as shown in FIG. 4, the ring finger part 104 and the little finger part 105 are inclined towards the forefinger part 102. Thereby, the finger part 100 generally has a twisted shape.

[0042] When the fingers of the user are inserted into the finger part 100 that is offset to the distance of a' from the vertical line, the finger part 100 spreads out with the distance of a because of the straight fingers of the user, and the fingers of the user are naturally biased to form a clenched shape by the cut portions 150 which are cut in sawtooth shapes and stitched up.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a view showing the golf glove in which the finger part has a twisted shape that is formed at an angle according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5, it can be understood that the forefinger part 102 and the middle finger part 103 are largely inclined towards the little finger part 105, and the ring finger part 104 and the little finger part 105 are largely biased towards the forefinger part 102 to form a twisted shape.

[0045] FIGS. 6 through 8 are views showing various types of cut portions formed in the finger part according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 6 through 8, at least one cut portion 151, 152, 153 may be formed in a portion of the finger part that corresponds to the bottom of a knuckle portion by cutting it in one shape of `.perp.` (151), `` (152) and `+`, (153) and stitching up horizontal fabric portions disposed on opposite sides of the cut.

[0047] Further, an elastic sheet 160 is sewed to the inner surface of each cut portion 151, 152, 153.

[0048] The degree with which the elastic sheet 160 sewed to the inner surface of the cut portion 151, 152, 153 is exposed to the outside is changed depending on the shape of the cut portion 151, 152, 153. As the area of a portion of the elastic sheet 160 that is exposed to the outside increases, the grip is made more stable.

[0049] FIGS. 9A through 9E are views illustrating various types of cut portions, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 9A through 9E, a `.perp.`-shaped cut portion 151, a ``-shaped cut portion 152, a `+`-shaped cut portion 153, a `|`-shaped cut portion 154 or an `.largecircle.`-shaped cut portion 156 may be formed in a central portion of the bottom of a knuckle portion rather than in one side of the bottom of the knuckle portion. Preferably, different types of cut portions may be combined in a single finger or several fingers.

[0051] In this specification, although `-`, `.perp.`, ``, `+`, `|` and `.largecircle.` shapes are illustrated in embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these shapes, and the cut portion may have other various shapes.

[0052] FIG. 10 is a view showing a combination between the cut portions formed in one side of the finger part and the cut portions formed in the central portion of the finger part, according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 10, the basic cut portions 150 which are horizontally formed in the bottom of the knuckle portions are combined with the `+`-shaped cut portions 153 which are formed between the knuckle portions. Thus, the frictional force when taking a grip can be further enhanced.

[0054] FIG. 11 is a view showing the shape of cut portions which are formed in the palm part and oriented in the directions corresponding to a grip, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 11, two or more lines of palm cut portions 155 which extend in the same direction as does the grip are formed in the palm part 200. One or more perpendicular cut portions may be formed in medial portions of each palm cut portion 155 to enhance the frictional force.

[0056] FIG. 12 is a view showing various types of cut portions combined in the palm part, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 12, various types of cut portions may be combined in the palm part 200.

[0058] In this case, the area of exposed portions of the elastic sheets 160 that are sewed to the inner surfaces of the cut portions 151, 152, 153, 154 and 156 increases over time, thus enhancing the frictional force between the grip and the hand, thereby enhancing the stability.

[0059] As mentioned above, the stability of grip can be enhanced by the finger part 100 having the twisted shape and the cut portions 150 formed in the knuckle portions. The elastic sheets 160 are sewed to the inner surface of various types of cut portions 151, 152, 153, 154 and 156. Thus, the area of exposed portions of the elastic sheets 160 increases over time, so that the frictional force between the palm and the grip increases, thus enhancing the stability between them when executing a golf shot.

[0060] As described above, in a golf glove according to the present invention, frictional force between the golf glove and the grip of a golf club can be increased by various types of cut portions that have elastic sheets sewn on their inner surfaces.

[0061] Furthermore, the golf glove is configured in a twisted shape in such a way that a forefinger part and a middle finger part are inclined towards a little finger part, and a ring finger part and a little finger part are inclined towards the forefinger part. Thus, the shape of the golf glove can be prevented from deforming. In addition, the present invention enhances the function of closing the fingers when the grip of the golf club is being held.

[0062] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.

Claims

1. A golf glove, comprising: a finger part, comprising a thumb part, a forefinger part, a middle finger part, a ring finger part and a little finger part, into which five fingers from a thumb to a little finger of one hand of a user are respectively inserted; a back hand part and a palm part connected to the finger part, the back hand part and the palm part covering a palm and a back of the hand of the user; and an opening defined by the back hand part and the palm part at a side opposite to the finger part so that the hand is inserted into the opening, wherein the finger part has at least one cut portion formed by stitching fabric portions on opposite sides of a cut formed in a bottom of a knuckle portion of the finger part.

2. The golf glove as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cut portion is formed by cutting off a predetermined portion of the bottom of the knuckle portion of the finger part in a sawtooth shape.

3. The golf glove as set forth in claim 2, wherein the finger part has a twisted shape in such a way that the forefinger part and the middle finger part are inclined towards the little finger part, and the ring finger part and the little finger part are inclined towards the forefinger part.

4. The golf glove as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cut portion formed in the bottom of the knuckle portion is formed in at least one shape of `-`, `.perp.`, ``, `+`, `|` and `.largecircle.` shapes.

5. The golf glove as set forth in claim 1, wherein an elastic sheet is sewed to an inner surface of the cut portion.

6. The golf glove as set forth in claim 1, further comprising at least one cut portion formed in the palm part.

7. The golf glove as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cut portion has a wrinkling line extending in a direction equal to a longitudinal direction of a grip of a golf club when the user grasps the golf club.

8. The golf glove as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cut portion comprises cut portions formed in two upper knuckle portions of the forefinger part, cut portions formed in three knuckle portions of each of the middle finger part and the ring finger part, and cut portions formed in two lower knuckle portions of the little finger part, so that fingers of the hand are naturally bent in a shape in which the hand grasps the grip.

9. The golf glove as set forth in claim 2, wherein an elastic sheet is sewed to an inner surface of the cut portion.

10. The golf glove as set forth in claim 3, wherein an elastic sheet is sewed to an inner surface of the cut portion.

11. The golf glove as set forth in claim 4, wherein an elastic sheet is sewed to an inner surface of the cut portion.

12. The golf glove as set forth in claim 2, further comprising at least one cut portion formed in the palm part.

13. The golf glove as set forth in claim 3, further comprising at least one cut portion formed in the palm part.

14. The golf glove as set forth in claim 4, further comprising at least one cut portion formed in the palm part.

15. The golf glove as set forth in claim 2, wherein the cut portion has a wrinkling line extending in a direction equal to a longitudinal direction of a grip of a golf club when the user grasps the golf club.

16. The golf glove as set forth in claim 3, wherein the cut portion has a wrinkling line extending in a direction equal to a longitudinal direction of a grip of a golf club when the user grasps the golf club.

17. The golf glove as set forth in claim 4, wherein the cut portion has a wrinkling line extending in a direction equal to a longitudinal direction of a grip of a golf club when the user grasps the golf club.

18. The golf glove as set forth in claim 2, wherein the cut portion comprises cut portions formed in two upper knuckle portions of the forefinger part, cut portions formed in three knuckle portions of each of the middle finger part and the ring finger part, and cut portions formed in two lower knuckle portions of the little finger part, so that fingers of the hand are naturally bent in a shape in which the hand grasps the grip.

19. The golf glove as set forth in claim 3, wherein the cut portion comprises cut portions formed in two upper knuckle portions of the forefinger part, cut portions formed in three knuckle portions of each of the middle finger part and the ring finger part, and cut portions formed in two lower knuckle portions of the little finger part, so that fingers of the hand are naturally bent in a shape in which the hand grasps the grip.

20. The golf glove as set forth in claim 4, wherein the cut portion comprises cut portions formed in two upper knuckle portions of the forefinger part, cut portions formed in three knuckle portions of each of the middle finger part and the ring finger part, and cut portions formed in two lower knuckle portions of the little finger part, so that fingers of the hand are naturally bent in a shape in which the hand grasps the grip.