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US3896498A
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Palm guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-29
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece palm guard having a palm portion adapted to fit flat against and cover a major part of the palm of the user. Strip portions extend from opposite ends of the palm portion, pass around the side edges of the hand, and are permanently joined together to form a back strap. A narrow strip extends upwardly from the upper edge of the palm portion, passes between the third and fourth fingers, and is permanently joined to the back strap. Another strip portion extends downwardly from the lower edge of the palm portion, passes around the base of the thumb, and is permanently joined to the back strap. No fasteners are required and the palm guard is easily reversible for use on either hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven L Pang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:30
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/081; A41D13/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A palm guard comprising a palm portion adapted to rest flat against and cover a substantial portion of the palm of a user''s hand, first and second strip portions joining to and extending from opposite side edges of said palm portion, said first and second strip portions being doubled back upon themselves to encircle the hand of the user, the ends of the first and second strip portions being permanently joined together to form a continuous back strap, a third strip portion joining to and extending from the upper edge of said palm portion, said third strip portion being adapted to pass between the third and fourth fingers of the user''s hand, said third strip portion being doubled back upon itself and its end being permanently joined to said back strap, a fourth strip portion joining to and extending from the lower edge of said palm portion, said fourth strip portion being adapted to pass around the base of the user''s thumb, said fourth strip portion being doubled back upon itself and its end permanently joined to said back strap, said palm portion and said strips all being formed from flexible sheet materia1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A palm guard comprising a palm portion adapted to rest flat against and cover a substantial portion of the palm of a user''s hand, first and second strip portions joining to and extending from opposite side edges of said palm portion, said first and second strip portions being doubled back upon themselves to encircle the hand of the user, the ends of the first and second strip portions being permanently joined together to form a continuous back strap, a third strip portion joining to and extending from the upper edge of said palm portion, said third strip portion being adapted to pass between the third and fourth fingers of the user''s hand, said third strip portion being doubled back upon itself and its end being permanently joined to said back strap, a fourth strip portion joining to and extending from the lower edge of said palm portion, said fourth strip portion being adapted to pass around the base of the user''s thumb, said fourth strip portion being doubled back upon itself and its end permanently joined to said back strap, said palm portion and said strips all being formed from flexible sheet materia1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 1 wherein said third strip portion is substantially shorter than said fourth strip portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 1 wherein said third strip portion is substantially narrower in width than the other strip portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 3 wherein the width of said palm portion decreases progressively in said one direction from the point where said fourth strip portion extends from said palm portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 1 wherein the distance around the palm portion and back strap from the points where said third strip portion joins thereto is substantially greater in one direction than in the opposite direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first strip portion is substantially shorter than said second strip portion, wherein said third strip portion is substantially shorter than said fourth strip portion and wherein the ends of said four strip portions are all joined together at substantially the same point.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 1 wherein said palm portion and said strips extending therefrom are made from a single piece of resilient and stretchable sheet material fAbric-coated on both sides thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 7 wherein the two sides of said sheet material are visually different.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 7 wherein said palm guard is made from a single piece of resilient and stretchable sheet material fabric-coated on both sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
103 words
A palm guard as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first strip portion is substantially shorter than said second strip portion, wherein said third strip portion is substantially shorter than said fourth strip portion, wherein said third strip portion is substantially narrower in width than the other strip portions, wherein the ends of said four strip portions are all joined together at substantially the same point, and wherein the width of said palm portion decreases progressively from the point where said fourth strip portion extends from said palm portion towards the point where said second strip portion extends from said palm portion.
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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |