US5070541A
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US
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Hand/arm protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-07
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Granted: 1991-12-10
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Expires: 2010-05-07
Abstract
Abstract The said invention as described is a protective covering protecting the back of the hand and forearm, while leaving the palm, fingers, and thumb uncovered to be used. The loops around the forefinger, pinky finger and thumb secure the protection in place on the back of the hand. The fastener at the inner wrist provides the protection with comfortable bending of the wrist. The fasteners along the length of the forearm secure the invention around the forearm. The protection can be put on quickly and solely, therefore to be useful and practical.
Inventors
- 👤 Brenna L. Goss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A hand and arm protector for protecting a wearer from hen pecks comprising: a protective means made of leather material for covering each of a user's lower forearm, back of wrist, back of hand and a portion of the user's lower thumb while leaving the user's fingers, palm, and a portion of the thumb uncovered; elastic loop means attached to said protective means for encircling only a user's thumb, index finger and pinky finger; corresponding hook and loop fastener means for selectively securing said protective means around the user's forearm and wrist, wherein said corresponding hook and loop fastener means includes a first mating pair of hook and loop fasteners for attaching across the palm side of the user's wrist and a second mating pair of hook and loop fasteners for attaching said protective means about the user's lower forearm wherein said second mating pair of hook and loop fasteners extends along the length of the wearer's lower forearm so that said protective means can be removed by one continuous shearing-type motion of the user's other hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A hand and arm protector for protecting a wearer from hen pecks comprising: a protective means made of leather material for covering each of a user's lower forearm, back of wrist, back of hand and a portion of the user's lower thumb while leaving the user's fingers, palm, and a portion of the thumb uncovered; elastic loop means attached to said protective means for encircling only a user's thumb, index finger and pinky finger; corresponding hook and loop fastener means for selectively securing said protective means around the user's forearm and wrist, wherein said corresponding hook and loop fastener means includes a first mating pair of hook and loop fasteners for attaching across the palm side of the user's wrist and a second mating pair of hook and loop fasteners for attaching said protective means about the user's lower forearm wherein said second mating pair of hook and loop fasteners extends along the length of the wearer's lower forearm so that said protective means can be removed by one continuous shearing-type motion of the user's other hand.
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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) | 1994-12-09 | 1995-06-10 | 1995-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-09 | 1999-06-10 | 1999-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-09 | 2003-06-10 | 2003-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |