FR2886167A1 - Sports glove e.g. fingerless glove, for e.g. football, has semi-rigid leaves placed on fingers of hand to limit flexion of first two phalanges of index, middle, and ring fingers, where leaves are integrated inside fabric covering of glove - Google Patents

Abstract

The glove (1) has semi-rigid leaves (2) placed on fingers of a hand to limit flexion of first two phalanges of the index, middle, and ring fingers with respect to the metacarpals of the hand. The leaves are integrated, in the inner and outer sides of the hand, inside the fabric covering of the glove. The fabric covering is made of textile, leather or skin enclosing foam cushion or by superposition of stitched fabric.

Description

The present invention relates to the creation of anti-cheat sports gloves

  for football players (soccers). This equipment must be mandatory and regulatory in this sport.

  The most common form of anti-gambling in football is the drawing of jerseys or shorts. This fault can not always be seen by the referee and the constant assistance of a video surveillance by assistant referees is not 100% reliable. The final consideration of this fault characterized as the biggest form of anti-game must intervene the fastest in national and international bodies. In the spirit of sportsmanship, no one can continue to suffer or be subjected to such a practice, which is all too often tolerated, which impairs the fluidity, beauty and speed of sports activities.

  This invention makes it possible to definitely remedy this cheating.

  The concept of punishment by yellow card for warning, or more serious by repeated repetition by the exclusion of the cheater, currently has no deterrent effect on the players. A fortiori, this fault has become for some a specialty to see a new sport.

  We will describe with precision this simple, inexpensive and flawless invention, while stating straight away that it brings only many benefits that we detail, without causing inconvenience, embarrassment or danger to the player, his opponents or his partners.

  The solution is to bring to the players (except the goalkeeper -goal-), a pair of mitten gloves or gloves to limit the bending and prevent the grip of the opponents' clothing. This so that no fabric can be tightened and retained by the cheater.

  The goal is to limit the amplitude of the first two phalanges between them and with respect to the metacarpuses on the first three fingers (index, major, annular). This limitation prevents any clogging of the clothing of opposing players. Of course, these mittens and their internal or external reinforcements (2 types created), are not at all an embarrassment for the players and participate actively in their safety in the context of falls or trampling. The thumb and the little finger remain free.

  This cycling style glove is equipped inside the fabric, on the outer or inner surface of the fingers, an ergonomic piece of flexible plastic material. This contribution limits the folding of the fingers inwards in the direction of bending but leaves the player full use of his hands and fingers.

  This piece of plastic may be monolayer or formed by a superposition of thin layers. Its contexture can be rigid or soft, but it ensures the impossibility of complete folding of the fingers and the speed of execution. These two actions combined prohibit any tightening of tissue and therefore annihilate any cheating.

  Nevertheless a player who needs to relax his shoes, put on his socks would have the freedom of his fingers while maintaining the agility of his hands.

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: FIG. 1 represents the invention seen from above (upper part of the gloved hand). (1) the glove, (2) the retaining lamellae.

  The figure number two (2) represents in section the slats of restraints in the upper part 5 (outer) (1) the glove, (2) the slats The figure number three (3) represents the invention viewed from below (inner part gloved hand). (1) glove, (2) lamellae.

  The figure number four (4) represents in section the glove equipped with retaining lamellae internally of the hand. (1): the glove (2) the slats.

  The different sizes of the pairs of gloves exclude all possibilities of standard model. For this purpose, the dimensions of the retaining lamellae are variable and proportional to the size of the player's hand.

  The inner part of the gloves can be padded with pads like cyclist's mitts. This thin skin or elastomeric foam lining provides additional comfort, and also provides active protection in the falls as players can cushion the shock from the palm of the hand. The slats blocking the phalanges can be joined by a plate which is supported on the palm or the top of the hand .. The slats and this plate are monobloc.

  These pads can be fixed directly in superposition to the anti-flexion slats both in the inner part and upper. In both cases, the slats provide the player with active safety by protecting him from injuries to the hands and fingers and protect opponents from rigidity of the implant during unintentional strokes.

  These advanced gloves serve both to respect the sporting regulations while preserving and guaranteeing the spirit of the sport but also of active and passive protection, as well as advertising support and aesthetics.

  The invention relates to the technical part of the product in its use. Nevertheless, the textile used may decline many qualities such as calorific powers (training and winter games), use of so-called breathable products, and elasticity that will remain at the discretion of the manufacturer, adaptable to the personal demand of players or clubs. The outer shell of the glove can be made of a combination of textile or natural materials (skins and leathers) to obtain the desired characteristics of elegance and comfort.

  Aesthetically this glove can be made in the colors of the club and can also be used as an advertising medium by logo marking, flocking a mark. This article for teams and players will be inexpensive or even free because it will interest sponsors and could become a new financial source for clubs.

  Apart from the regulatory aspect, this equipment therefore has a comfort of use with an excessively low weight and a freedom of each finger relative to others and a guarantee of all movements. Aesthetically the creation of colors at the end of the upper limbs appears as an undeniable plus.

  2886167 3 The safety of the player is increased by the creation of pads on the inside or outside of the gloves. These pads intended to wrap the sipes of resistance preserves the player in case of falls for the gloves equipped with the inner part of the gloves.

  For gloves equipped on the outer face, the pads protect partners and opponents in case of shocks or blows with the hand of the glove wearer. Also the gloves provide significant protection in case of trampling by the cleats of other players.

  This security is therefore passive as well as active.

  The manufacture of these gloves must include a demanding specification on the materials used. The textiles and the natural materials used must bring to the wearer of the glove a maximum comfort in the various climatic conditions but also to have a minimum elasticity in order to allow a perfect installation of the garment on the hands. This without the rigid structure can be misplaced and causes discomfort.

  In addition, the gloves shall be made in a textile casing and / or natural material with high strength or appropriate reinforcements at the angles of force of the semi-rigid lamellae to prevent premature tissue wear and degradation, this to prevent any protrusion of the slats.

Claims (8)

  1 / sports glove characterized in that it comprises semi-rigid slats placed on several fingers limiting the flexion of the first two phalanges of the hand.   2 / Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the slats are integrated on the outer face, inside the fabric of the gloves, allowing discomfort and slowing down the bending of the three central fingers of the hand.   3 / Apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that the slats are integrated in the inner part of the hand, inside the fabric of the gloves, allowing discomfort and slowing down the bending of the three central fingers from the hand.   4 / Apparatus according to claim 2 characterized by the implantation in the textile envelope gloves of a semi-rigid portion limiting the joints of the first two phalanges between them and the articulation of the first phalanx relative to the metacarpal.   5 / sport glove according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a textile casing and / or natural material having a high strength or reinforcements appropriate at the angles of force of the semi-rigid lamellae to avoid a premature wear of the tissues and their degradation, in order to prevent any possible protrusion of the lamellae despite their monobloc comb type presentation.   6 / sports glove according to claim 5, characterized by a textile cover and / or natural material (leather, skin), enveloping the semi-rigid tongues and enclosing foam pads or fabric overlays sewn into the garment, this which allows donning or removing the assembled glove as a unitary structure.   7 / sport glove according to the preceding claims characterized by the material of the slats allowing only a slow flexion and remaining rigid during rapid movements.   8. Sports glove according to any one of the preceding claims is characterized in that only the joints of the first two phalanges are stiffened relative to the metacarpal, only three fingers leaving the thumb and little finger free.