US5652955A
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Wrist protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-03-22
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Granted: 1997-08-05
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Expires: 2016-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A hand and wrist protector for skaters has two rigid formed plates which are securely strapped to the wrist with wide hook and loop straps. A first plate extends from the wrist down to a palm portion with a concave inner surface and a hard abrasion resistant outer surface. A second plate extends from the wrist down to a dorsal hand portion with a convex inner surface which prevents hyperextension of the wrist joint. The inner surfaces are covered with a resilient moisture absorbing surface. The palm portion and dorsal hand portions are free of attachment at their anterior and lateral edges so that the thumb and fingers are unrestrained and perspiration is more readily evaporated.
Inventors
- 👤 Kathleen A. Skewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:49
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/081; A41D13/088; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0118; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
304 words
A device for protecting the hand and wrist of a wearer, the device comprising: (A) a rigid palm piece having a palm portion with a width approximating the width of the palm of the wearer and a length extending only to below the fingers and thumb to thereby leave the thumb and fingers free for manipulation, a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the palm of the wearer, the inner surface being substantially concave; (B) an elongate medial wrist portion rigidly extending from the palm portion of the palm piece, having a width less than that of the palm portion, a length greater than 5 cm. and two long sides; (C) a rigid dorsal piece having a hand portion with a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the dorsum of the hand, the inner surface being substantially convex; (D) an elongate dorsal wrist portion rigidly extending from the hand portion of the dorsal piece, having a width less than that of the hand portion, a length of at least 5 cm. and two long sides; and (E) adjustable strap means having a width of at least 3.8 cm., the strap means for adjustably connecting a first long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a first long side of the medial wrist portion and also for separately adjustably connecting a second long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a second long side of the medial wrist portion to hold the device securely in position such that the palm and dorsal pieces will lie substantially parallel to one another and so that the strap means may release the two second long sides for removal of the device without disturbing the connection of the two first long sides, the hand being unencircled by the device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
304 words
A device for protecting the hand and wrist of a wearer, the device comprising: (A) a rigid palm piece having a palm portion with a width approximating the width of the palm of the wearer and a length extending only to below the fingers and thumb to thereby leave the thumb and fingers free for manipulation, a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the palm of the wearer, the inner surface being substantially concave; (B) an elongate medial wrist portion rigidly extending from the palm portion of the palm piece, having a width less than that of the palm portion, a length greater than 5 cm. and two long sides; (C) a rigid dorsal piece having a hand portion with a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the dorsum of the hand, the inner surface being substantially convex; (D) an elongate dorsal wrist portion rigidly extending from the hand portion of the dorsal piece, having a width less than that of the hand portion, a length of at least 5 cm. and two long sides; and (E) adjustable strap means having a width of at least 3.8 cm., the strap means for adjustably connecting a first long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a first long side of the medial wrist portion and also for separately adjustably connecting a second long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a second long side of the medial wrist portion to hold the device securely in position such that the palm and dorsal pieces will lie substantially parallel to one another and so that the strap means may release the two second long sides for removal of the device without disturbing the connection of the two first long sides, the hand being unencircled by the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 1, in which the inner surfaces of the palm piece and the dorsal piece are provided with resilient padding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 2, further comprising hook and loop fastening means connected to the strap means for removably connecting the palm piece and the dorsal piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device according to claim 1, adapted to limit extension of the wrist joint to an angle of not greater than 50° from the long axis of the forearm of said wearer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 2, in which the palm piece is provided with a low friction, abrasion resistant outer surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 5, in which the palm piece and the dorsal piece are provided with moisture absorbing inner surfaces.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
326 words
A device for protecting the hand and wrist of a wearer, the device comprising: (A) a rigid palm piece having a palm portion with a width approximating the width of the palm of the wearer and a length extending only to below the fingers and thumb to thereby leave the thumb and fingers free for manipulation, a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the palm of the wearer, the inner surface being substantially concave; (B) an elongate medial wrist portion rigidly extending from the palm portion of the palm piece, having a width less than that of the palm portion, a length greater than 5 cm. and two long sides; (C) a rigid dorsal piece having a hand portion with a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the dorsum of the hand, the inner surface being substantially convex; (D) an elongate dorsal wrist portion rigidly extending from the hand portion of the dorsal piece, having a width less than that of the hand portion, a length of at least 5 cm. and two long sides; (E) adjustable strap means for adjustably connecting a first long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a first long side of the medial wrist portion and also for separately adjustably connecting a second long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a second long side of the medial wrist portion to hold the device securely in position such that the palm and dorsal pieces will lie substantially parallel to one another and so that the strap means may release the two second long sides for removal of the device without disturbing the connection of the two first long sides; and (F) the palm portion and the hand portion being connected together only through the medial wrist portion and the dorsal wrist portion, and having anterior and lateral edges that are free of attachments, the hand being unencircled by the device.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
326 words
A device for protecting the hand and wrist of a wearer, the device comprising: (A) a rigid palm piece having a palm portion with a width approximating the width of the palm of the wearer and a length extending only to below the fingers and thumb to thereby leave the thumb and fingers free for manipulation, a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the palm of the wearer, the inner surface being substantially concave; (B) an elongate medial wrist portion rigidly extending from the palm portion of the palm piece, having a width less than that of the palm portion, a length greater than 5 cm. and two long sides; (C) a rigid dorsal piece having a hand portion with a broad outer surface and a broad inner surface for application to the dorsum of the hand, the inner surface being substantially convex; (D) an elongate dorsal wrist portion rigidly extending from the hand portion of the dorsal piece, having a width less than that of the hand portion, a length of at least 5 cm. and two long sides; (E) adjustable strap means for adjustably connecting a first long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a first long side of the medial wrist portion and also for separately adjustably connecting a second long side of the dorsal wrist portion to a second long side of the medial wrist portion to hold the device securely in position such that the palm and dorsal pieces will lie substantially parallel to one another and so that the strap means may release the two second long sides for removal of the device without disturbing the connection of the two first long sides; and (F) the palm portion and the hand portion being connected together only through the medial wrist portion and the dorsal wrist portion, and having anterior and lateral edges that are free of attachments, the hand being unencircled by the device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 7, in which the inner surfaces of the palm piece and the dorsal piece are provided with resilient padding.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 8, further comprising hook and loop fastening means connected to the strap means for removably connecting the palm piece and the dorsal piece.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device according to claim 7, adapted to limit extension of the wrist joint to an angle of not greater than 50° from the long axis of the forearm of said wearer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 8, in which the palm piece is provided with a low friction, abrasion resistant outer surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 11, in which the palm piece and the dorsal piece are provided with moisture absorbing inner surfaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 12, in which the wrist portions are provided with elongate slots to receive the strap means.
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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) | 2000-08-04 | 2001-02-03 | 2001-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-04 | 2005-02-03 | 2005-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-04 | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |