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Glove and hand exerciser
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-27
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1995-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A glove hand exerciser containing longitudinal stiffening inserts adapted to create and apply tension when the finger and/or hand muscles are flexed thereby exercising the muscles.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Fasano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4017; A63B21/4019; A63B21/4023; A63B21/4025; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/16; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00069; A63B21/04; A63B21/0442; A63B21/0557
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A finger and hand exercising glove comprising a glove body having an inner and outer surface and defining finger stalls, and a wrist area, elastic tension straps disposed on said glove, each of said straps communicating between a single finger stall and a wrist area of said glove, each strap operative to move independent of said other straps, said straps each having two end portions, a first end portion being fixedly engaged by a portion of said finger stall, a second end being free, holding means disposed at said wrist area of said glove, said holding means being adapted to slidably engage said free end of each of said straps, each of said straps being operative to slide inwardly and outwardly in said holding means whereby movement of each of said straps exerts independent restraint upon a single finger stall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A finger and hand exercising glove comprising a glove body having an inner and outer surface and defining finger stalls, and a wrist area, elastic tension straps disposed on said glove, each of said straps communicating between a single finger stall and a wrist area of said glove, each strap operative to move independent of said other straps, said straps each having two end portions, a first end portion being fixedly engaged by a portion of said finger stall, a second end being free, holding means disposed at said wrist area of said glove, said holding means being adapted to slidably engage said free end of each of said straps, each of said straps being operative to slide inwardly and outwardly in said holding means whereby movement of each of said straps exerts independent restraint upon a single finger stall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A glove as defined in claim 1, wherein said straps are disposed on the inner surface of said glove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A glove as defined in claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glove as defined in claim 1, wherein said wrist area contains buckle means adapted to fixedly engage said glove on said hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A glove as defined in claim 1, wherein said wrist area is unitary with the remainder of said glove.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |