Abstract:
Towel members configured to be secured to or around a combat glove, such as a boxing glove or mixed-martial arts glove, are provided, as well as combat glove-towel member systems. The towel members may be useful in preventing body fluids from entering the eyes of a contestant and may serve as a safety measure.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a gripping device (10) that removably attaches onto a user's wrist to enable the user to grip onto a handle. The gripping device (10) comprises a wrist-wrapping, elongated belt portion (12) having opposite ends (14, 16) and a gripping structure (18) that extends outward from the plane of the belt portion (12).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a multipurpose sports band suitable for protecting the joints such as the wrist, ankle, elbow and knee. The multipurpose sports band comprises a band body (10) possessing an elongate configuration and having an outer pad (11) which is made of spandex or other suitable elastic material; a loop (12) formed at one end of the band body (10); a Velcro-brand hook and loop fastener strip secured to one surface of the band body at the other end of the band body; and a complementary Velcro-brand hook and loop fastener strip (13a) secured to the other surface of the band body (10) at a predetermined separation from the other end of the band body, in a manner such that the complementary Velcro-brand hook and loop fastener strip (13a) can be attached to the Velcro-brand hook and loop fastener strip.
Abstract:
A batting pad comprising a body (110) made from a cushioning material and having a ring portion (112) adapted to fit over a batter's thumb (30) and an appendage (116) to cushion the palm area between a batter's thumb (30) and index finger (34). The appendage (116) has a thickness T at its thickest point located between the first end (123) and the distant end (122), and the thickness T of the appendage (116) is selected to optimize an angle of a bat (40) in the batter's hand relative to a line parallel to the batter's forearm, the angle being determined by the thickness T of the appendage (116) displacing the bat toward the tip of the batter's index finger (34) and causing the bat (40) to contact the palm of the batter's hand near the batter's little finger.
Abstract:
A wrist guard to protect against injury to a person's hand or wrist when engaging in active sports. The guard comprises a body having a palm portion (14) which carries a palm splint (24), a wrist portion (16) having a cuff edge (18) which fits about the user's wrist, and a flap (20) portion which carries an elongated strap. The body carries a back splint (38) secured to its backside as well as a thumbhole (22) which fits about the user's thumb. Fasteners (52) are provided for releasably fastening both the flap portion and the strap in a closed position about the user's wrist. The outer edge of the flap portion is configured so that when in a closed position it is substantially out of restraining relationship with the little finger side of the user's hand to enable the hand to laterally flex.
Abstract:
A wrist guard to protect against injury to a person's hand or wrist when engaging in active sports. The guard comprises a body having a palm portion which carries a palm splint, a wrist portion having a cuff edge which fits about the user's wrist, and a flap portion which carries an elongated strap. The body carries a back splint secured to its backside as well as a thumbhole which fits about the user's thumb. Fasteners are provided for releasably fastening both the flap portion and the strap in a closed position about the user's wrist. The outer edge of the flap portion is configured so that when in a closed position it is substantially out of restraining relationship with the little finger side of the user's hand to enable the hand to laterally flex.
Abstract:
A force pad (128) is provided with a flexible polymeric piezoelectric transducer strip (130) mounted on the perimeter of a resilient support pad for measuring force and change in force in industrial, medical and sports applications.
Abstract:
This disclosure describes a gripping aid to improve the hand-to-handle interface. The gripping aid increases the grip span of a user by bridging the anatomical gaps in the user's finger and thumb. The gripping aid provide a structure along the thumb web to oppose the gripping force of the fingers/thumb to increase grip strength. In some implementations, the gripping aid may be composed of a crush resistant and further include a fulcrum point to add instability to increase the speed and/or torque of each swing of a handle. In some implementations, the gripping aid may also provide a reduction in vibrations and superficial hand traumas normally caused when the handle strikes an object.