US5708979A
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Glove with elastic back
Assignee: Acushnet Co
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Filing: 1996-11-01
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Granted: 1998-01-20
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Expires: 2016-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A glove having a palm covering portion, a plurality of finger covering portions extending from the palm covering portion to receive and cover fingers, a back portion associated with the palm covering portion to form a chamber to receive a hand, and elastic members extending from the back portion past and over at least one knuckle of each finger, each elastic member being associated with a finger covering portion to allow stretching of the finger covering portions when the finger is bent.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Redwood
- 👤 Kenneth Shim
- 👤 Dong Kyu Sun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/146; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/015; A41D19/01523; A41D19/01547; A41D19/01582; A41D2300/00; A41D2300/20; A41D2300/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A glove comprising: a palm covering portion; a plurality of finger covering portions extending from the palm covering portion to receive and cover fingers; a back portion associated with the palm covering portion to form a chamber to receive a hand, wherein the back portion receives the back of the hand; and elastic members extending from the back portion past and over at least one knuckle of each finger, each elastic member being associated with a finger covering portion to facilitate stretching of the finger covering portion at least at each knuckle when the finger is bent, and having a width that is less than that of the finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A glove comprising: a palm covering portion; a plurality of finger covering portions extending from the palm covering portion to receive and cover fingers; a back portion associated with the palm covering portion to form a chamber to receive a hand, wherein the back portion receives the back of the hand; and elastic members extending from the back portion past and over at least one knuckle of each finger, each elastic member being associated with a finger covering portion to facilitate stretching of the finger covering portion at least at each knuckle when the finger is bent, and having a width that is less than that of the finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein each elastic member has a length that extends past two knuckles of each finger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the palm and finger covering portions are each made of a non-woven material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove of claim 3, wherein the non-woven material is suede, leather or a synthetic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The glove of claim 4, wherein the non-woven leather material comprises a patterned leather.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The glove of claim 3, wherein the non-woven material of each finger covering portion contains a plurality of perforations to enhance breathability of the glove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the back portion is made of an elastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glove of claim 7, wherein the elastic material of the back portion and the elastic members each comprise a mesh.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glove of claim 7, wherein the elastic material of the back portion and the elastic members each comprise a material that is capable of two-way stretch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The glove of claim 1, further comprising a thumb covering portion and an elastic member associated therewith to allow stretching of the thumb covering portion when the thumb is bent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the palm and finger covering portions are made of a single piece of material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the back portion and elastic members are made of a single piece of stretchable material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the back portion includes a slit to facilitate insertion of a hand.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the back portion includes a closure member to close the slit after insertion of the hand.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The glove of claim 14, wherein the closure member is made of a non-woven material and includes an indicia thereon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The glove of claim 7, wherein the elastic material includes a satin backing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The glove of claim 7, wherein the elastic material includes a temperature controlling material for additional comfort.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The glove of claim 7, wherein the elastic material includes a waterproofing membrane.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove of claim 7, wherein the elastic material includes a wicking material to absorb perspiration.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The glove of claim 1, wherein the finger covering portions include an open area between adjacent finger covering portions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 10, wherein the palm covering portion surrounds the thumb covering portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The glove of claim 1, further comprising a sretchable wrist band associated with the palm covering portion.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-01-19 | 2005-07-21 | 2006-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-01-19 | 2009-07-21 | 2010-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |