U.S. patent number 3,890,649 [Application Number 05/444,319] was granted by the patent office on 1975-06-24 for safety glove for football players.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Daniel M. Ramirez. Invention is credited to Dennis R. Diggins.
United States Patent |
3,890,649 |
Diggins |
June 24, 1975 |
SAFETY GLOVE FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Abstract
A glove with a connecting member between the finger and thumb
retainers to prevent thumb and finger injury on forceful contact
with opposing players.
Inventors: |
Diggins; Dennis R. (Chula
Vista, CA) |
Assignee: |
Ramirez; Daniel M. (Chula
Vista, CA)
|
Family
ID: |
23764411 |
Appl.
No.: |
05/444,319 |
Filed: |
February 21, 1974 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/20; 2/161.1;
2/16 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B
71/148 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A63B
71/14 (20060101); A63B 71/08 (20060101); A11d
019/00 () |
Field of
Search: |
;2/158,159,160,161R,161A,16,18,20,19,169,163 ;294/25 ;15/227 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
Primary Examiner: Larkin; George V.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Frank; William F.
Claims
I claim:
1. A protective glove for the hand of a football player comprising
a body portion made of a flexible tear-resistant fabric and
covering the palm, back and sides of the hand, a plurality of
contiguous, truncated finger stalls formed along one end of said
body portion by a plurality of lineal stitchings, spaced along and
substantially perpendicular to said one end, a truncated thumb
stall on said one end which is spaced from the index finger stall
by a web of said fabric formed by a U-shaped stitching along said
one end, a strengthening strip sewed along said one end on the
palm, back and sides of said body portion to completely encompass
said finger and thumb stalls along said end, the edges of the palm
and back side of said body protion opposite said one end being
unconnected to each other to provide an opening to receive said
hand in said body portion and encompass the wrist of the player, a
strap attached to the edges of said opening and having locking
means on each end thereof to secure the said opening around the
wrist and a pocket formed on the interior surface of the back side
of said body portion to removably receive a protective pad therein.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION SUMMARY OF INVENTION
As is well known in the sport, defensive football players,
especially linebackers, are constantly in danger of having their
thumbs forced backwards, towards the wrists, from attempting to
manually resist the charge of opposing players. To a lesser degree
fingers are vulnerable to injuries from the same causes. Before my
invention there has been no practical means for holding the
fingers, especially the thumb and forefinger, close to each other
or otherwise guard against the destructive force of onrushing
offensive players. There has been the need for a device which would
prevent injury and at the same time permit maximum use of the
fingers and hand during play.
Summary of Invention
My device combines such desired features by, in effect, anchoring
the thumb to the remainder of the digits of the hand. I have
provided strong linkage between sheaths into which the thumb and
fingers fit whereby force applied to the thumb, for example, will
be transmitted to the remainder of the hand. The strength of the
entire hand will automatically resist the force which would
otherwise bend the thumb causing injury to associated body parts.
In addition, my invention incorporates the usual protective pad for
the back of the hand.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my device from the side
thereof.
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the side thereof which covers the back
of the hand.
FIG. 3 is a plan view from the under or palm side thereof.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
In the drawing forming a part hereof the numeral 10 points to a
usual glove body portion. It is made of flexible fabric of
sufficient strength to not tear or rip under rough treatment. An
important feature of my invention is the connecting portion 12. It
is preferably integral with the remainder of the device in the form
of web. Stitching 14 loops around the connecting means. It passes
through the two sides (backhand and palm) of the device to
delineate a truncated thumb stall 16 and truncated index or
forefinger stall 18. Similarly lineal stitching 20 forms truncated
finger stalls (such as item 22) suitable for retaining each of the
fingers of the player wearing the device. A strip of fabric 24 is
preferably sewn onto and along the entire edge of the stall and
connecting means portions for added strength and unity.
At the opposite wrist end thereof, I prefer to have a cut-away
portion 30 to faciliate putting on or taking off the device
regardless of the size of the hand of the wearer. A wrist orifice
26 is provided for entry and exit of the hand and a securing member
28 is associated therewith. Such member 28 is preferably of the
burr multiple hook-and-loop arrangement available on the open
market. This makes an ideal fastener.
I have incorporated the usual protective pad 32 retained on the
backside of the device by a closed pocket. This gives further
protection to the player from bruising contacts of opponents.
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