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US4042977A
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Glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-07
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1995-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A glove which utilizes a strap or straps attached to the back of the glove near the base of the thumb to maintain a direct constant tautness of the thumb stall, and an independent control of tautness across the palm. The strap or straps which have a fastening means at the free end may include elastic means. Various types of fastenings which may be used in various constructions of the strap and or elastic combination are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Antonious
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:55
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F1/00; A41F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In a glove comprising a flexible body with a palm portion, a back portion covering the entire back of the hand, finger stalls, and a thumb stall, the improvement comprising: a. a first elastic means secured to the glove fabric at or in proximity to the base of the thumb stall; b. a first tab attached directly to the first elastic means at the end thereof remote from the thumb stall and having a hook and pile fastener undersurface; and c. a mating hook and pile fastener surface on the glove in position to unite with the hook and pile fastener undersurface on the first tab when the first elastic means is stretched, whereby, when the first elastic means is stretched and the hook and pile fastener surfaces are united, the thumb stall is maintained taut and thumb droop is prevented.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a glove comprising a flexible body with a palm portion, a back portion covering the entire back of the hand, finger stalls, and a thumb stall, the improvement comprising: a. a first elastic means secured to the glove fabric at or in proximity to the base of the thumb stall; b. a first tab attached directly to the first elastic means at the end thereof remote from the thumb stall and having a hook and pile fastener undersurface; and c. a mating hook and pile fastener surface on the glove in position to unite with the hook and pile fastener undersurface on the first tab when the first elastic means is stretched, whereby, when the first elastic means is stretched and the hook and pile fastener surfaces are united, the thumb stall is maintained taut and thumb droop is prevented.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A glove as recited in claim 1 wherein said first elastic means is an elastic strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A glove as recited in claim 1 wherein said first elastic means is an elastic strip sewn into the glove to provide elastic gathering and tension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a glove as recited in claim 1, the further improvement comprising: a. a second elastic means secured to the glove fabric on the side of the glove remote from the thumb stall and nearer to the finger stalls than the first elastic means; b. a second tab secured to the second elastic means at the end thereof adjacent to the thumb stall and having hook and pile fastener undersurface; and c. a mating hook and pile fastener undersurface on the glove in position to unite with the hook and pile fastener undersurface on the second tab when the second elastic means is stretched, whereby, when the seond elastic means is stretched and the Velcro surfaces are united, the palm of the glove is maintained taut.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A glove as recited in claim 4 wherein said second elastic means is an elastic strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A glove as recited in claim 4 wherein said second elastic means is an elastic strip sewn into the glove to provide elastic gathering and tension.
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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |