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Ball-catching glove for use in baseball and softball
Assignee: Mizuno Corp
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Filing: 1990-07-20
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Granted: 1991-12-31
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Expires: 2010-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A ball-catching glove for use in baseball and softball. A hollow glove body has a ball-catching palm portion and a rear portion comprising a bilayer structure having inner and outer layers of leather. A plurality of shape-retaining members, which are made of a suitable material such as a synthetic resin or an elastomer, are integrally secured on the outer surface of the rear portion, while reinforcing members are interposed between that outer surface and the shape-retaining members. Further, a plurality of buffer members are disposed between the inner and outer layers of leather. This arrangement renders the ball-catching glove free from deformation, and capable of effectively protecting the user's hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisanobu Funahashi
- 👤 Kazuhiro Kume
- 👤 Toshiaki Nishimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A ball-catching glove comprising: a hollow body having a ball-catching palm portion and a rear portion; and a plurality of shape-retaining members integrally secured on the outer surface of said rear portion at suitable positions thereof, said shape-retaining members being made of a synthetic-resin material sufficiently resilient to maintain the shape of the glove; a reinforcing member interposed between the outer surface of said rear portion and the shape-retaining members to prevent the glove from bending backwards when catching the ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A ball-catching glove comprising: a hollow body having a ball-catching palm portion and a rear portion; and a plurality of shape-retaining members integrally secured on the outer surface of said rear portion at suitable positions thereof, said shape-retaining members being made of a synthetic-resin material sufficiently resilient to maintain the shape of the glove; a reinforcing member interposed between the outer surface of said rear portion and the shape-retaining members to prevent the glove from bending backwards when catching the ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A ball-catching glove according to claim 1, wherein said rear portion, comprises a bilayer structure having inner and outer layers of leather, said glove further comprising a plurality of buffer members at least partially disposed between said layers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A ball-catching glove comprising: a hollow body having a ball-catching palm portion and a rear portion; and a plurality of shape-retaining members integrally secured on the outer surface of said rear portion at suitable positions thereof, said shape-retaining members being made of an elastomer material sufficiently resilient to maintain the shape of the glove; a reinforcing member interposed between the outer surface of said rear portion and the shape-retaining members to prevent the glove from bending backwards when catching the ball.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
A ball-catching glove comprising: a hollow body having a ball-catching palm portion and a rear portion; and a plurality of shape-retaining members integrally secured on the outer surface of said rear portion at suitable positions thereof, said shape-retaining members being made of an elastomer material sufficiently resilient to maintain the shape of the glove; a reinforcing member interposed between the outer surface of said rear portion and the shape-retaining members to prevent the glove from bending backwards when catching the ball.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-12-30 | 1995-07-01 | 1995-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-30 | 1999-07-01 | 1999-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-30 | 2003-07-01 | 2003-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |