US3871029A
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Bowling glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-08-05
Abstract
Abstract The glove is primarily designed for a bowler, athlete or worker where it is required that the hand and wrist remain straight or in line without the wrist being permitted to bend. The glove is open at its ends to permit it to be inserted over the fingers and hand and includes a generally rectangular elongated relatively stiff pad engageable with the back side of the hand and wrist to keep the wrist from bending. An elastic band at one longitudinal edge is secured to one longitudinal edge of the pad and has the front portion at the other longitudinal edge thereof secured to the pad. The rear portion of the elastic band is provided with a strap having means for removably securing the band over the hand and wrist to the pad. The portion of the elastic band along the other longitudinal edge between the aforesaid front and rear portions define with the pad an opening therethrough which the thumb of the hand extends when the glove is applied to the hand and wrist.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Hollman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A glove open at its ends to permit it to be inserted over the fingers and hand of a bowler or the like and adapted to extend along the hand and wrist for preventing the wrist from bending comprising a generally rectangular elongated relatively stiff pad engageable with the back side of the hand and wrist to keep the wrist and hand straight and an elastic band secured at one longitudinal edge thereof to one longitudinal edge of said pad, said pad including a pair of layers of sheet material having interposed therebetween a relatively flat stiffening element, the mating edges of said layers being secured together to enclose said stiffening element, the front portion of said band along the other longitudinal edge thereof being secured to said pad, the rear portion of said band having means for removably securing the band over the hand and wrist to said pad, the portion of said pad along said other longitudinal edge between said front and rear portions defining with said pad an opening through which the thumb of the hand extends when the glove is applied to the hand and wrist.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A glove open at its ends to permit it to be inserted over the fingers and hand of a bowler or the like and adapted to extend along the hand and wrist for preventing the wrist from bending comprising a generally rectangular elongated relatively stiff pad engageable with the back side of the hand and wrist to keep the wrist and hand straight and an elastic band secured at one longitudinal edge thereof to one longitudinal edge of said pad, said pad including a pair of layers of sheet material having interposed therebetween a relatively flat stiffening element, the mating edges of said layers being secured together to enclose said stiffening element, the front portion of said band along the other longitudinal edge thereof being secured to said pad, the rear portion of said band having means for removably securing the band over the hand and wrist to said pad, the portion of said pad along said other longitudinal edge between said front and rear portions defining with said pad an opening through which the thumb of the hand extends when the glove is applied to the hand and wrist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The glove according to claim 1 wherein said means include a strap having a portion of the surface thereof armed with first interlocking loop and hook fabric material, the top side of said pad also being armed with second interlocking loop and hook fabric material, said first fabric material on said strap being engageable with said second fabric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The glove according to claim 2 wherein said elastic band is made from a porous material which stretches in several directions to conform to the shape of the hand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The glove according to claim 2 wherein said flat stiffening element is made from polyethylene, said layers of sheet material being formed from vinyl plastic material, a soft and yieldable cushion interposed between said stiffening element and the layer adjacent the hand and wrist, said elastic band being made from a porous material which stretches in several directions in order to conform to the shape of the hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glove according to claim 4 wherein said mating edges of said layers are secured together by stitching.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove according to claim 1 wherein said flat stiffening element is formed of plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glove according to claim 6 wherein said layers of Sheet material are formed of vinyl plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The glove according to claim 1 wherein said pad includes a yieldable cushion between said stiffening element and the layer adjacent the hand and wrist.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove according to claim 5 wherein said yieldable cushion is formed of sponge rubber material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |