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Gripper pads for hands
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-12
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Granted: 1988-07-05
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Expires: 2007-06-12
Abstract
Abstract Gripper pads for hands include a pad covering the palm area of a hand and finger loops on the pad through which four fingers extend for securing the gripper pad to a user's hand. The gripper pad is preferably made of a rubber material which has a relatively high coefficient of friction for maintaining a relatively non-slip grip on whatever is being held by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynne B. Pirie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:25
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/081; A41D13/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
Gripper pad apparatus for use in gripping a bar by a user's hand, which hand includes a palm, a thumb, and fingers, comprising, in combination: resilient pad means, including a resilient pad covering a substantial portion of the user's palm and a portion of the user's fingers, including the first joints; and means for securing the pad to the user's hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
Gripper pad apparatus for use in gripping a bar by a user's hand, which hand includes a palm, a thumb, and fingers, comprising, in combination: resilient pad means, including a resilient pad covering a substantial portion of the user's palm and a portion of the user's fingers, including the first joints; and means for securing the pad to the user's hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the means for securing the pad to the user's hand includes a plurality of loops through which the fingers extend.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the pad of the pad means is of a generally triangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the pad means includes a first edge extending generally along the inside of the user's hand between the thumb and the fingers, a second edge extending generally along the fingers from the inside to the outside of the hand, and a third edge extending generally diagonally across the palm of the hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the means for securing the pad to the user's hand includes a plurality of loops for receiving the user's fingers, and the loops are disposed adjacent to, but slightly apart from, the second edge of the pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the pad of the pad means includes a first layer of material having a relatively high coefficient of friction so as to grip a bar regardless of the circumstances of the user's grip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the pad of the pad means includes a second layer of material secured to the first layer of material, and the user's hand contacts the second layer of material.
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) | 1991-07-05 | 1992-01-04 | 1992-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-05 | 1996-01-04 | 1996-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-05 | 2000-01-04 | 2000-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |