US3855633A
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Karate glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-30
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-08-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to protective gloves useful in the art of karate, etc. The glove comprises a tough outer casing with resilient foam means therein. Various embodiments of the glove are disclosed which are adapted to protect the hand of the wearer, and also the wrist and a portion of the arm. The glove is detachably retained on the hand by various types of strap means.
Inventors
- 👤 J Rhee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/143; A63B71/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A protective glove for use in the art of karate and the like comprising casing means, resilient foam means disposed within said casing means, said glove adapted to fit over the back of the hand and fingers of the wearer to protect the hand from injury, said glove having a thickened front end portion, strap means disposed in said front end portion and means extending said strap means through said forward part of said glove, whereby the fingers of the wearer can grasp said strap and maintain said front portion in close contact with the fingers, and retaining means for retaining the rear end portion of said glove on the rearward portion of the hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A protective glove for use in the art of karate and the like comprising casing means, resilient foam means disposed within said casing means, said glove adapted to fit over the back of the hand and fingers of the wearer to protect the hand from injury, said glove having a thickened front end portion, strap means disposed in said front end portion and means extending said strap means through said forward part of said glove, whereby the fingers of the wearer can grasp said strap and maintain said front portion in close contact with the fingers, and retaining means for retaining the rear end portion of said glove on the rearward portion of the hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein a plurality of holes are provided in said glove for ventilation pUrposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said casing is adapted to also cover the wrist.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said casing is adapted to cover the wrist and arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said casing comprises a molded plastic material fused to said foam means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said strap means are elastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said retaining means in the rear portion of said glove comprises second strap means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said rear end portion of said glove casing is tubular and is adapted to encircle the wrist.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said casing completely covers the hand of the wearer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |