US4089070A
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Conforming grip glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-09
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1997-03-09
Abstract
Abstract In the field of grip enhancing devices a glove having the thickness of its material varying in proportion to the voids between the hand and an object being held produces the effect of a custom grip. This glove is useful in areas where a conforming handle would be beneficial.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth F. Cherry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/146; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/015; A41D19/01547
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An improvement in gloves comprising a hand grip enhancing device having in combination: an outter membrane in the shape of a conventional glove an inner membrane in the shape of a conventional glove said inner membrane located inside said outter membrane a conforming material of varing thickness between said inner membrane and said outter membrane, the variable thickness of the conforming material being proportional to the void formed between the hand and a handle device, the proportional thickness of the conforming material resulting from curing of the conforming material while the device is worn on the hand and the hand is gripping a handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improvement in gloves comprising a hand grip enhancing device having in combination: an outter membrane in the shape of a conventional glove an inner membrane in the shape of a conventional glove said inner membrane located inside said outter membrane a conforming material of varing thickness between said inner membrane and said outter membrane, the variable thickness of the conforming material being proportional to the void formed between the hand and a handle device, the proportional thickness of the conforming material resulting from curing of the conforming material while the device is worn on the hand and the hand is gripping a handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said conforming material is in preselected portions of said space therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said conforming material has a maximum thickness of less than 1/4 inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said inner membrane and said outter membrane and said conforming material are a single homogenious 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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |