US20040187190A1 - Protective glove with articulated locking thumb - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to the field of protective outer gear, and more particularly to protective gloves for use in playing hockey.
- Hockey is a fast-moving, competitive game involving extensive contact between players and implements.
- hockey players wear padding and protective gloves while playing.
- hockey gloves Because of the thick padding required to absorb repeated impact with sticks, players and walls, hockey gloves tend to be bulky and cumbersome and can restrict desired finger and hand movement.
- a hockey player's thumb tends to receive much physical contact from opposing players, sticks, walls, etc. Accordingly, the thumb of a hockey glove is heavily padded. Also, during play, impact may tend to hyperextend the player's thumb. Accordingly, hockey gloves usually have a stiffened member provided in the thumb padding in order to prevent such hyperextension. However, the stiffened member usually substantially constricts normal articulated movement of the player's thumb. Thus, the thumb tends to have awkward and uncomfortable movement during play because of the glove. This may affect a player's performance.
- thumb pocket For facilitate thumb movement, some gloves have a loop formed on the palm side to create a thumb pocket for alternative placement of the wearer's thumb in the glove.
- This thumb pocket allows the thumb to move with more freedom, being less connected to the padding and the stiffened member.
- such an arrangement provides less complete padding protection and exposes the thumb to dangerous impact from sticks, etc.
- the stiffened member still restricts movement of the thumb even when the wearer's thumb is in the pocket.
- Hockey players generally hold the hockey stick with an upper hand near the butt of the stick and a lower hand gripping the shaft nearer the blade.
- a typical right-handed hockey player will use his left hand to grasp the stick near the butt of the shaft. This left hand is the main hand for grasping the stick and acts to provide stability to the player's grip. Also, this upper hand acts as a pivot point when the player shoots or passes the puck.
- a right-handed hockey player generally positions his right hand on the handle of the shaft but closer to the blade.
- This lower hand acts as the main power generator and controller of the hockey stick. The player uses this lower hand to generate power during shots and slashing movements, as well as during passing, receiving, and advancement of the puck. This lower hand is also the main controller of the player's grip on the stick.
- the upper and lower hands tend to grip the hockey stick from different perspectives. For instance, during play, the lower hand is wrapped around the stick with the palm facing generally upward and slightly to the side, while the upper palm generally faces downward. Because of these opposing orientations, the upper and lower hands tend to be impacted in different places.
- An object of the current invention is to provide a hockey glove having an articulated thumb which is less restrictive to natural movement of the wearer's thumb, but still protects the wearer's thumb from impact and hyperextension.
- Another object of the current invention is to provide a hockey glove system wherein the upper and lower gloves are each configured to maximize their suitability for their respective functions.
- a hockey glove thumb member having articulated stiffening sections which roughly correspond to the sections of a players thumb. These sections are stiffened to absorb and protect the thumb from impacts and are pivotably connected so as to allow them to rotate relative to each other and articulate in a manner similar to a human thumb. However, adjoining segments have stops or locks disposed therebetween to prevent the sections from rotating to such a degree that would cause hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.
- a section which is closer to the tip of the thumb overlaps an adjoining base section.
- a notch is formed in the base section and an extension extends from this base section beyond the notch. The tip segment overlaps this extension of the base segment, wherein the pivot point is disposed.
- the tip is rotatable relative to the base section.
- this rotation is only possible in the rotational direction facilitating normal, articulated thumb movement similar to that incurred when closing a fist. If the tip section is rotated in an opposite direction (i.e., a direction towards hyperextension of the thumb), then the tip section will contact a stop formed by the notch in the base section. This stop prevents further rotation of the tip section in that direction.
- the present invention provides a hockey glove system comprising upper and lower gloves which are asymmetric from each other.
- the upper glove's main roles are to protect the player's hand, help the player grasp the stick near its butt end, and provide stability and a pivot point for shots and slashing motions, etc.
- the lower glove's main roles are to protect the player's hand while grasping the hockey stick along the shaft but closer to the blade, and providing power and control when the player shoots, slashes, passes, catches or otherwise advances the puck.
- the lower glove is arranged so that the last two fingers, i.e., the pinky and ring fingers of the hockey player's hand, are kept together in one finger gusset of the control glove.
- the control glove is considered a three-fingered glove, the pinky and ring fingers being disposed together in one glove finger.
- the upper glove on the other hand, facilitates use of all of the player's fingers to maximize the player's grasp over that portion of the stick and thus stability of grip. Accordingly, the grasp glove has four fingers.
- the upper and lower gloves preferably have differing padding arrangements.
- the upper glove which generally grasps the hockey stick with the palm facing downward and requires forward movement of the wrist to facilitate its role as a pivot point, is heavily padded along the cuff on the outer wrist to protect the hand and wrist, but lightly padded on the palm side of the wrist to facilitate the pivoting motion.
- the lower glove which generally grasps the hockey stick with the palm facing upward, is heavily padded along the cuff along the palm side and base of the thumb. Thus the most vulnerable areas are more heavily padded.
- the present invention provides a hockey glove comprising a palm, a protective back extending over the palm, a thumb portion, and a plurality of finger gussets.
- the back has at least one foam segment adapted to provide padding for a wearer's hand disposed within the glove.
- the thumb portion has a base communicating with the palm and the back.
- the finger gussets are adapted to accommodate the wearer's fingers. At least one of the finger gussets is adapted to accommodate more than one finger.
- the above hockey glove is combined with a second hockey glove having a separate finger gusset for each of the wearer's fingers.
- a hockey glove having a thumb member.
- the thumb member is padded and comprises a rigid articulating skeleton.
- the skeleton comprises at least two sections pivotably joined together. The sections are adapted to be rotatable relative to each other to allow rotation between a closed position and an open position. A stop is provided to prevent rotation in an open direction beyond the open position.
- a protective sports glove having a thumb member.
- the thumb member is padded and comprises a rigid articulating skeleton.
- the skeleton comprises at least two sections pivotably joined together. The sections are adapted to be rotatable relative to each other to allow rotation between a closed position and an open position. Locking means is provided for preventing rotation of the sections in an open direction beyond the open position.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey upper glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side down.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey upper glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side up.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey lower glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side down.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey lower glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side up.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of an articulated thumb skeleton disposed about a wearer's thumb.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 5 in an open position.
- FIG. 6 a is a schematic side view of another embodiment of a thumb skeleton in an open position.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 5 in a closed position.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic top view of a base section of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 5.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of the middle and tip sections of the skeleton of FIG. 5 shown joined and with their top surfaces partially cut away.
- FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view of the sections of FIG. 9 taken along line 10 - 10 and the base section of FIG. 8 taken along line 10 a - 10 a , with the sections assembled.
- FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view of the adjoining middle and tip sections of FIG. 9 taken along line 11 - 11 .
- FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of an articulated thumb skeleton having features of the present invention and shown in an open position.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic side view of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 12, shown in a closed position.
- FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view of a finger of the upper glove of FIG. 1 taken along line 14 - 14 .
- the glove 10 generally comprises a body 12 and a cuff 14 .
- the body 12 has a palm portion 16 , fingers 20 , a thumb 30 , and a back 40 .
- Finger gussets 22 are formed in the fingers 20 for receiving the wearer's fingers therein.
- the upper glove 10 is adapted to be worn on a wearer's upper hand, which grasps the hockey stick shaft near the stick's butt end.
- the upper hand's main purposes are to maintain a firm grasp on the stick and to act as a pivot point during shots.
- the upper hand is typically oriented so that the palm is facing generally downward.
- the palm portion 16 of the body 12 extends to cover the fronts of the thumb and fingers of the wearer's hand.
- the palm 16 is preferably formed of split leather or synthetic leather selected for durability and comfort.
- reinforcing gripping sections 18 of material, such as textured synthetic leather, are provided on the palm to improve gripping ability and provide reinforcement.
- a reinforcing strip 17 of material is preferably provided and extends generally diagonally across the palm from about the index finger to the heel of the palm 16 on the pinky finger side of the glove.
- the orientation and positioning of the reinforcing member 17 is customized for the typical positioning of the wearer's upper hand on the hockey stick. During play, the upper hand typically grasps the stick at an angle.
- the reinforcing member 17 is preferably oriented to run generally parallel to the stick during this angular grasping. This orientation aids grip and reduces fatigue by reducing the glove's resistance to grasping the stick at such an angle.
- the thumb member 30 of the upper glove 10 has a loop 32 formed at the palm-facing side.
- the loop 32 creates a pocket for alternative placement of the wearer's thumb.
- the finger gussets 22 are preferably formed of leather or another natural or synthetic material selected for softness and durability and may also include holes for ventilation. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,506, titled HOCKEY GLOVE WITH VENTILATION HOLES, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- FIG. 14 presents a cross sectional view of one of the fingers 20 of the upper glove 10 of FIG. 1. As shown, tabs 26 of split leather are preferably provided over the tips of the finger gussets 22 for greater abrasion resistance, improved gripping ability, and extended wear of the glove 10 .
- the back 40 of the glove 10 includes foam segments 42 formed of relatively thick foam sandwiched between an inner liner 44 and an outer cover 46 .
- These segments 42 are preferably formed by waffle-type foam material processed in any known manner.
- the inner liner 44 typically comprises about 1 ⁇ 8 inch foam covered on both sides by nylon.
- the foam segments 42 are preferably between about 1 ⁇ 4 to one inch thick for providing adequate protection of the hand.
- the outer cover 46 is leather, or a suitable synthetic material such as woven nylon cordura.
- the foam segments 42 of the back 40 are formed and grouped to substantially conform to the shape of the back of the hand and fingers of a wearer.
- the segments 42 on the fingers 20 are preferably formed to curve slightly to imitate a relaxed position of the wearer's hand.
- a padded cuff 14 of the upper glove 10 has back, side, and palm portions 14 a , 14 b , 14 c .
- the back and side portions 14 a , 14 b are wider than the palm portion 14 c .
- a padded cuff roll 15 is disposed about the cuff 14 .
- the cuff roll 15 is wider along the back 40 of the glove 10 than on the palm side.
- the cuff roll 15 along the back 40 of the glove 10 has a rigid insert disposed therein, such as a polyethylene plate or another suitable material.
- padding arrangement focuses padding on areas of the upper hand most likely to be exposed to impacts during hockey play. However, forming the cuff smaller on the palm side facilitates the forward wrist pivoting action required by the wearer's upper hand during play. It is to be understood that padding may be added to this upper glove 10 in other areas made vulnerable by its position when gripping a hockey stick. For example, extra padding may be desirably added to the side portion of the pinky finger of the glove 10 .
- a hockey lower glove 110 is shown generally comprising a body 112 and a cuff 114 .
- the body 112 has a palm portion 116 , fingers 120 , a thumb 130 , and a back 140 .
- Finger gussets 122 are formed in the fingers 120 for receiving the wearer's fingers therein.
- the thumb member 130 of the lower glove 110 has a loop 132 formed at the palm-facing side. The loop 132 creates a pocket for alternative placement of the wearer's thumb.
- the lower glove 110 is adapted to be worn on a wearer's lower hand, which is positioned on the hockey stick shaft between the stick's butt end and the blade.
- the lower hand's main purpose is to provide aim, control and power when advancing or controlling the hockey puck. When grasping the stick, the lower hand is oriented with the palm generally facing up.
- the lower glove 110 shares similar structure with the upper glove 10 in many respects.
- the palm portion 116 , the thumb member 130 , the foam segments 42 and their associated arrangements are similar to the corresponding members described with reference to the upper glove 10 and have thus been similarly numbered in the figures.
- the lower glove 110 has some key differences.
- a double-fingered gusset 124 is preferably formed on the lower glove 110 and is adapted to receive both the wearer's pinky and ring fingers therein. Accordingly, the lower glove 110 has only three fingers 120 , wherein the upper glove 10 has four fingers 20 .
- the double-finger gusset 124 has been found to decrease the glove's interference with the wearer's stick control. Additionally, this decreased interference has also been found to enable players to focus more power into shooting the puck. Thus, the double-fingered gusset 124 can increase the wearer's control and shooting power.
- a reinforcing section 117 of material is preferably provided and extends across the palm 116 generally perpendicularly to the fingers 120 , though slightly diagonally. As with the upper glove 10 discussed above, the orientation of the reinforcing section 117 is adapted to follow the grip of the lower hand on the stick. The lower hand typically grasps the hockey stick with the hand generally perpendicular, but slightly diagonal, to the stick. The reinforcing section 117 is oriented so that it will be generally parallel to the stick shaft, thus providing a better grip by reducing grip resistance and increasing grip surface area in contact with the stick.
- the cuff 114 is adapted to encircle the wearer's wrist.
- a padded cuff roll 115 is disposed about the cuff 114 .
- the cuff roll 115 is preferably wider along the base of the thumb member 130 and palm 116 of the glove 110 than on the back side 140 .
- the cuff roll 115 along the base of the thumb 130 and palm 116 has a rigid insert disposed therein, such as a polyethylene plate or other suitable material.
- padding may be added to this lower glove 110 in other areas made vulnerable by its position when gripping a hockey stick.
- extra padding may be desirably added to the side portion of the index finger of the glove.
- Such padding should consider the lower glove's purpose of providing necessary protection and optimal functionality when oriented in a generally palm-up position.
- the thumb member 30 , 130 of both gloves 10 , 110 preferably comprises a substantially rigid articulated skeleton 50 .
- FIGS. 5-11 a preferred embodiment of an articulated skeleton 50 having features of the present invention is shown.
- the articulated skeleton 50 is arranged within the glove and adapted to fit over the wearer's entire thumb to protect the thumb from impacts to the thumb area 30 , 130 of the glove 10 , 110 .
- the thumb skeleton 50 is preferably oriented at an angle ⁇ relative to the wearer's palm of about 30-40° and more preferably about 35°.
- the articulated thumb skeleton 50 preferably comprises a base section 52 , a middle section 54 , and a tip section 56 joined to each other at pivot points 62 .
- the base and middle sections 52 , 54 each have a notch 60 formed therein and, as depicted in FIGS. 8-10, an extension 64 extends beyond the notch 60 .
- the pivoting connection between the tip section 56 and middle section 54 is preferably similar to the pivotal connection between the middle section 54 and base section 52 .
- the preferred pivotal connection between the tip section 56 and middle section 54 will be described below as typical of such a connection.
- the extension portion 64 of the middle section 54 is overlapped by the adjoining tip section 56 .
- the two sections are joined at the pivot point 62 in a manner allowing the sections 56 , 54 to rotate relative to one another.
- Such a connection may be constructed using pins, rods or any other manner known in the art.
- FIG. 11 shows a cross section of the tip segment 56 overlapping the extension 64 of the middle section 54 and further demonstrates that the articulated skeleton 50 preferably has an arcuate cross section, allowing the skeleton 50 to more closely fit at least partially around the wearer's thumb to provide protection while maintaining a low profile.
- the skeleton 50 may articulate and move from the open position shown in FIG. 6 to the closed position shown in FIG. 7.
- the closed position roughly follows the position of a thumb while grasping a hockey stick.
- the sections of the articulated skeleton move with the wearer's thumb as it grasps the stick.
- the wearer's grasp is improved and fatigue during grasping is minimized.
- Pivoting of the thumb sections in the opposite direction beyond the open position is undesirable because of the danger of thumb hyperextension.
- rotation is stopped when the tip section 56 comes into contact with the notch 60 of the middle section 54 .
- rotation is stopped when the middle section 54 comes into contact with the notch 60 of the base section 52 .
- a post, wall, or ridge 61 near the front end of each section may prevent rotation beyond the desired open position, as shown in FIG. 6 a .
- the adjacent sections may still be arranged to overlap each other and can be adapted so that contact between the overlapping sections prevents undesired rotation.
- the middle section 54 preferably has a bend 68 formed therein.
- This bend 68 helps the skeleton 50 to more closely approximate the normal position of the wearer's thumb within the glove in a relaxed position.
- this bend 68 is not required and need not be employed in other embodiments, such as those shown in FIGS. 12 and 13.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate another preferred embodiment of an articulated skeleton 150 having three adjoining sections including a base section 152 , a middle section 154 , and a tip section 156 .
- the base and middle sections 152 , 154 have notches 160 formed therein and extensions 164 extending beyond these notches 160 .
- the sections 152 , 154 , 156 are rotatably connected to each other at pivot points 162 .
- the skeleton 150 preferably articulates in a manner similar to the skeleton 50 embodiment discussed above.
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A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/446,501, filed on May 28, 2003, which is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/420,738, filed on Oct. 20, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,584,615, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) from Provisional Application No. 60/107,357, filed on Nov. 6, 1998. The entirety of each of these related applications is hereby incorporated by reference.
- This invention relates generally to the field of protective outer gear, and more particularly to protective gloves for use in playing hockey.
- Hockey is a fast-moving, competitive game involving extensive contact between players and implements. Thus, hockey players wear padding and protective gloves while playing. Because of the thick padding required to absorb repeated impact with sticks, players and walls, hockey gloves tend to be bulky and cumbersome and can restrict desired finger and hand movement.
- For example, a hockey player's thumb tends to receive much physical contact from opposing players, sticks, walls, etc. Accordingly, the thumb of a hockey glove is heavily padded. Also, during play, impact may tend to hyperextend the player's thumb. Accordingly, hockey gloves usually have a stiffened member provided in the thumb padding in order to prevent such hyperextension. However, the stiffened member usually substantially constricts normal articulated movement of the player's thumb. Thus, the thumb tends to have awkward and uncomfortable movement during play because of the glove. This may affect a player's performance.
- To facilitate thumb movement, some gloves have a loop formed on the palm side to create a thumb pocket for alternative placement of the wearer's thumb in the glove. This thumb pocket allows the thumb to move with more freedom, being less connected to the padding and the stiffened member. However, such an arrangement provides less complete padding protection and exposes the thumb to dangerous impact from sticks, etc. Also, since the thumb pocket is still joined to the thumb padding, the stiffened member still restricts movement of the thumb even when the wearer's thumb is in the pocket.
- Hockey players generally hold the hockey stick with an upper hand near the butt of the stick and a lower hand gripping the shaft nearer the blade. A typical right-handed hockey player will use his left hand to grasp the stick near the butt of the shaft. This left hand is the main hand for grasping the stick and acts to provide stability to the player's grip. Also, this upper hand acts as a pivot point when the player shoots or passes the puck. A right-handed hockey player generally positions his right hand on the handle of the shaft but closer to the blade. This lower hand acts as the main power generator and controller of the hockey stick. The player uses this lower hand to generate power during shots and slashing movements, as well as during passing, receiving, and advancement of the puck. This lower hand is also the main controller of the player's grip on the stick.
- Because of their differing positions and purposes, the upper and lower hands tend to grip the hockey stick from different perspectives. For instance, during play, the lower hand is wrapped around the stick with the palm facing generally upward and slightly to the side, while the upper palm generally faces downward. Because of these opposing orientations, the upper and lower hands tend to be impacted in different places.
- Although each hand of a hockey player has a different function or role during a hockey game and different protection needs, traditional hockey glove pairs have included symmetrical right and left gloves. These glove pairs ignore the differences between the grasping/pivot role of the upper glove and the power/control role of the lower glove.
- Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a system of hockey gloves that facilitates articulated movement of the thumb and includes upper and lower gloves which are specially adapted for their particular roles and positions on the hockey stick.
- An object of the current invention, therefore, is to provide a hockey glove having an articulated thumb which is less restrictive to natural movement of the wearer's thumb, but still protects the wearer's thumb from impact and hyperextension. Another object of the current invention is to provide a hockey glove system wherein the upper and lower gloves are each configured to maximize their suitability for their respective functions.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a hockey glove thumb member is provided having articulated stiffening sections which roughly correspond to the sections of a players thumb. These sections are stiffened to absorb and protect the thumb from impacts and are pivotably connected so as to allow them to rotate relative to each other and articulate in a manner similar to a human thumb. However, adjoining segments have stops or locks disposed therebetween to prevent the sections from rotating to such a degree that would cause hyperextension of the wearer's thumb. At each junction, a section which is closer to the tip of the thumb overlaps an adjoining base section. A notch is formed in the base section and an extension extends from this base section beyond the notch. The tip segment overlaps this extension of the base segment, wherein the pivot point is disposed. Accordingly, the tip is rotatable relative to the base section. However, this rotation is only possible in the rotational direction facilitating normal, articulated thumb movement similar to that incurred when closing a fist. If the tip section is rotated in an opposite direction (i.e., a direction towards hyperextension of the thumb), then the tip section will contact a stop formed by the notch in the base section. This stop prevents further rotation of the tip section in that direction.
- In accordance with another aspect, the present invention provides a hockey glove system comprising upper and lower gloves which are asymmetric from each other. The upper glove's main roles are to protect the player's hand, help the player grasp the stick near its butt end, and provide stability and a pivot point for shots and slashing motions, etc. The lower glove's main roles are to protect the player's hand while grasping the hockey stick along the shaft but closer to the blade, and providing power and control when the player shoots, slashes, passes, catches or otherwise advances the puck.
- To facilitate improved control and minimize padding interference with a player's grip or hand movement, the lower glove is arranged so that the last two fingers, i.e., the pinky and ring fingers of the hockey player's hand, are kept together in one finger gusset of the control glove. Thus, the control glove is considered a three-fingered glove, the pinky and ring fingers being disposed together in one glove finger. The upper glove, on the other hand, facilitates use of all of the player's fingers to maximize the player's grasp over that portion of the stick and thus stability of grip. Accordingly, the grasp glove has four fingers.
- The upper and lower gloves preferably have differing padding arrangements. The upper glove, which generally grasps the hockey stick with the palm facing downward and requires forward movement of the wrist to facilitate its role as a pivot point, is heavily padded along the cuff on the outer wrist to protect the hand and wrist, but lightly padded on the palm side of the wrist to facilitate the pivoting motion. The lower glove, which generally grasps the hockey stick with the palm facing upward, is heavily padded along the cuff along the palm side and base of the thumb. Thus the most vulnerable areas are more heavily padded.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a hockey glove comprising a palm, a protective back extending over the palm, a thumb portion, and a plurality of finger gussets. The back has at least one foam segment adapted to provide padding for a wearer's hand disposed within the glove. The thumb portion has a base communicating with the palm and the back. The finger gussets are adapted to accommodate the wearer's fingers. At least one of the finger gussets is adapted to accommodate more than one finger.
- In accordance with yet another aspect, the above hockey glove is combined with a second hockey glove having a separate finger gusset for each of the wearer's fingers.
- In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a hockey glove is provided having a thumb member. The thumb member is padded and comprises a rigid articulating skeleton. The skeleton comprises at least two sections pivotably joined together. The sections are adapted to be rotatable relative to each other to allow rotation between a closed position and an open position. A stop is provided to prevent rotation in an open direction beyond the open position.
- In accordance with a still further aspect of the present invention, a protective sports glove is provided having a thumb member. The thumb member is padded and comprises a rigid articulating skeleton. The skeleton comprises at least two sections pivotably joined together. The sections are adapted to be rotatable relative to each other to allow rotation between a closed position and an open position. Locking means is provided for preventing rotation of the sections in an open direction beyond the open position.
- For purposes of summarizing the invention and the advantages achieved over the prior art, certain objects and advantages of the invention have been described herein above. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such objects or advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other objects or advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.
- All of these embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the invention herein disclosed. These and other embodiments of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments having reference to the attached figures, the invention not being limited to any particular preferred embodiment(s) disclosed.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey upper glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side down.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey upper glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side up.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey lower glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side down.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a hockey lower glove having features of the present invention, viewed with the palm side up.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of an articulated thumb skeleton disposed about a wearer's thumb.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 5 in an open position.
- FIG. 6a is a schematic side view of another embodiment of a thumb skeleton in an open position.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 5 in a closed position.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic top view of a base section of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 5.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of the middle and tip sections of the skeleton of FIG. 5 shown joined and with their top surfaces partially cut away.
- FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view of the sections of FIG. 9 taken along line10-10 and the base section of FIG. 8 taken along
line 10 a-10 a, with the sections assembled. - FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view of the adjoining middle and tip sections of FIG. 9 taken along line11-11.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of an articulated thumb skeleton having features of the present invention and shown in an open position.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic side view of the thumb skeleton of FIG. 12, shown in a closed position.
- FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view of a finger of the upper glove of FIG. 1 taken along line14-14.
- With first reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a hockey
upper glove 10 having features in accordance with the present invention is shown. Theglove 10 generally comprises abody 12 and acuff 14. Thebody 12 has apalm portion 16,fingers 20, athumb 30, and a back 40.Finger gussets 22 are formed in thefingers 20 for receiving the wearer's fingers therein. - The
upper glove 10 is adapted to be worn on a wearer's upper hand, which grasps the hockey stick shaft near the stick's butt end. The upper hand's main purposes are to maintain a firm grasp on the stick and to act as a pivot point during shots. When grasping the stick, the upper hand is typically oriented so that the palm is facing generally downward. - The
palm portion 16 of thebody 12 extends to cover the fronts of the thumb and fingers of the wearer's hand. Thepalm 16 is preferably formed of split leather or synthetic leather selected for durability and comfort. Preferably, reinforcinggripping sections 18 of material, such as textured synthetic leather, are provided on the palm to improve gripping ability and provide reinforcement. - A reinforcing
strip 17 of material is preferably provided and extends generally diagonally across the palm from about the index finger to the heel of thepalm 16 on the pinky finger side of the glove. The orientation and positioning of the reinforcingmember 17 is customized for the typical positioning of the wearer's upper hand on the hockey stick. During play, the upper hand typically grasps the stick at an angle. The reinforcingmember 17 is preferably oriented to run generally parallel to the stick during this angular grasping. This orientation aids grip and reduces fatigue by reducing the glove's resistance to grasping the stick at such an angle. - The
thumb member 30 of theupper glove 10 has aloop 32 formed at the palm-facing side. Theloop 32 creates a pocket for alternative placement of the wearer's thumb. - The finger gussets22 are preferably formed of leather or another natural or synthetic material selected for softness and durability and may also include holes for ventilation. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,506, titled HOCKEY GLOVE WITH VENTILATION HOLES, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIG. 14 presents a cross sectional view of one of the
fingers 20 of theupper glove 10 of FIG. 1. As shown,tabs 26 of split leather are preferably provided over the tips of thefinger gussets 22 for greater abrasion resistance, improved gripping ability, and extended wear of theglove 10. - Continuing with reference also to FIG. 14, the back40 of the
glove 10, including the backs of thefingers 20, includesfoam segments 42 formed of relatively thick foam sandwiched between aninner liner 44 and anouter cover 46. Thesesegments 42 are preferably formed by waffle-type foam material processed in any known manner. Theinner liner 44 typically comprises about ⅛ inch foam covered on both sides by nylon. Thefoam segments 42 are preferably between about ¼ to one inch thick for providing adequate protection of the hand. Preferably, theouter cover 46 is leather, or a suitable synthetic material such as woven nylon cordura. - The
foam segments 42 of the back 40 are formed and grouped to substantially conform to the shape of the back of the hand and fingers of a wearer. Thesegments 42 on thefingers 20 are preferably formed to curve slightly to imitate a relaxed position of the wearer's hand. - A padded
cuff 14 of theupper glove 10 has back, side, andpalm portions side portions palm portion 14 c. Thus, bending of the wearer's wrist forwardly, at thepalm portion 14 c of the cuff, is less restricted than bending of the wearer's wrist backwardly. - A padded
cuff roll 15 is disposed about thecuff 14. Thecuff roll 15 is wider along theback 40 of theglove 10 than on the palm side. Preferably, thecuff roll 15 along theback 40 of theglove 10 has a rigid insert disposed therein, such as a polyethylene plate or another suitable material. - The above-described padding arrangement focuses padding on areas of the upper hand most likely to be exposed to impacts during hockey play. However, forming the cuff smaller on the palm side facilitates the forward wrist pivoting action required by the wearer's upper hand during play. It is to be understood that padding may be added to this
upper glove 10 in other areas made vulnerable by its position when gripping a hockey stick. For example, extra padding may be desirably added to the side portion of the pinky finger of theglove 10. - With reference next to FIGS. 3 and 4, a hockey
lower glove 110 is shown generally comprising abody 112 and acuff 114. Thebody 112 has apalm portion 116,fingers 120, athumb 130, and aback 140.Finger gussets 122 are formed in thefingers 120 for receiving the wearer's fingers therein. Thethumb member 130 of thelower glove 110 has aloop 132 formed at the palm-facing side. Theloop 132 creates a pocket for alternative placement of the wearer's thumb. Thelower glove 110 is adapted to be worn on a wearer's lower hand, which is positioned on the hockey stick shaft between the stick's butt end and the blade. The lower hand's main purpose is to provide aim, control and power when advancing or controlling the hockey puck. When grasping the stick, the lower hand is oriented with the palm generally facing up. - The
lower glove 110 shares similar structure with theupper glove 10 in many respects. For example, thepalm portion 116, thethumb member 130, thefoam segments 42 and their associated arrangements are similar to the corresponding members described with reference to theupper glove 10 and have thus been similarly numbered in the figures. However, thelower glove 110 has some key differences. For instance, a double-fingeredgusset 124 is preferably formed on thelower glove 110 and is adapted to receive both the wearer's pinky and ring fingers therein. Accordingly, thelower glove 110 has only threefingers 120, wherein theupper glove 10 has fourfingers 20. - The double-
finger gusset 124 has been found to decrease the glove's interference with the wearer's stick control. Additionally, this decreased interference has also been found to enable players to focus more power into shooting the puck. Thus, the double-fingeredgusset 124 can increase the wearer's control and shooting power. - A reinforcing
section 117 of material is preferably provided and extends across thepalm 116 generally perpendicularly to thefingers 120, though slightly diagonally. As with theupper glove 10 discussed above, the orientation of the reinforcingsection 117 is adapted to follow the grip of the lower hand on the stick. The lower hand typically grasps the hockey stick with the hand generally perpendicular, but slightly diagonal, to the stick. The reinforcingsection 117 is oriented so that it will be generally parallel to the stick shaft, thus providing a better grip by reducing grip resistance and increasing grip surface area in contact with the stick. - The
cuff 114 is adapted to encircle the wearer's wrist. A paddedcuff roll 115 is disposed about thecuff 114. Thecuff roll 115 is preferably wider along the base of thethumb member 130 andpalm 116 of theglove 110 than on theback side 140. Preferably, thecuff roll 115 along the base of thethumb 130 andpalm 116 has a rigid insert disposed therein, such as a polyethylene plate or other suitable material. - It is to be understood that padding may be added to this
lower glove 110 in other areas made vulnerable by its position when gripping a hockey stick. For example, extra padding may be desirably added to the side portion of the index finger of the glove. Such padding should consider the lower glove's purpose of providing necessary protection and optimal functionality when oriented in a generally palm-up position. - The
thumb member gloves skeleton 50. With next reference to FIGS. 5-11, a preferred embodiment of an articulatedskeleton 50 having features of the present invention is shown. As shown in FIG. 5, the articulatedskeleton 50 is arranged within the glove and adapted to fit over the wearer's entire thumb to protect the thumb from impacts to thethumb area glove thumb skeleton 50 is preferably oriented at an angle θ relative to the wearer's palm of about 30-40° and more preferably about 35°. - As shown in FIGS. 6-7, the articulated
thumb skeleton 50 preferably comprises abase section 52, amiddle section 54, and atip section 56 joined to each other at pivot points 62. The base andmiddle sections notch 60 formed therein and, as depicted in FIGS. 8-10, anextension 64 extends beyond thenotch 60. The pivoting connection between thetip section 56 andmiddle section 54 is preferably similar to the pivotal connection between themiddle section 54 andbase section 52. Thus, the preferred pivotal connection between thetip section 56 andmiddle section 54 will be described below as typical of such a connection. - With specific reference to FIGS. 9-11, the
extension portion 64 of themiddle section 54 is overlapped by the adjoiningtip section 56. The two sections are joined at thepivot point 62 in a manner allowing thesections tip segment 56 overlapping theextension 64 of themiddle section 54 and further demonstrates that the articulatedskeleton 50 preferably has an arcuate cross section, allowing theskeleton 50 to more closely fit at least partially around the wearer's thumb to provide protection while maintaining a low profile. - When the
sections skeleton 50 are pivotably joined together, theskeleton 50 may articulate and move from the open position shown in FIG. 6 to the closed position shown in FIG. 7. The closed position roughly follows the position of a thumb while grasping a hockey stick. Thus, the sections of the articulated skeleton move with the wearer's thumb as it grasps the stick. As a result, the wearer's grasp is improved and fatigue during grasping is minimized. - Pivoting of the thumb sections in the opposite direction beyond the open position is undesirable because of the danger of thumb hyperextension. To prevent possible hyperextension of the thumb, rotation is stopped when the
tip section 56 comes into contact with thenotch 60 of themiddle section 54. Similarly, rotation is stopped when themiddle section 54 comes into contact with thenotch 60 of thebase section 52. Thus, pivoting in a closed direction is enabled, but pivoting in the opposite, open direction beyond the open position is prevented. - It is to be understood that other methods and apparatus known in the art for constructing the skeleton may be employed to achieve the locking mechanism. For example, a post, wall, or
ridge 61 near the front end of each section may prevent rotation beyond the desired open position, as shown in FIG. 6a. Also, even if a notch is not employed, the adjacent sections may still be arranged to overlap each other and can be adapted so that contact between the overlapping sections prevents undesired rotation. - The
middle section 54 preferably has abend 68 formed therein. Thisbend 68 helps theskeleton 50 to more closely approximate the normal position of the wearer's thumb within the glove in a relaxed position. However, thisbend 68 is not required and need not be employed in other embodiments, such as those shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. - FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate another preferred embodiment of an articulated
skeleton 150 having three adjoining sections including abase section 152, amiddle section 154, and atip section 156. The base andmiddle sections notches 160 formed therein andextensions 164 extending beyond thesenotches 160. Thesections skeleton 150 preferably articulates in a manner similar to theskeleton 50 embodiment discussed above. - Although this invention has been disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses of the invention and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the present invention herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above, but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims that follow.
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1. A hockey glove for enclosing a human wrist and hand, the hand including a dorsal side, a palm side, four fingers and one thumb having a dorsal side, an inner side, a middle phalanx, a distal phalanx and an articulation between the middle and distal phalanxes, said hockey glove including a hand-receiving portion comprising:
(a) a palm side facing the palm side of the hand;
(b) a dorsal side facing the dorsal side of the hand, said dorsal side of said hand-receiving portion having a padded surface;
(c) finger sheaths receiving the four fingers of the hand; and
(d) a thumb-receiving portion receiving the thumb of the hand, said thumb-receiving portion having a rigid thumb shall covering at least in part the dorsal side of the thumb, said rigid thumb shell having first and second shell portions that partially overlap one another, said first shell portion covering at least partially the middle phalanx of the thumb, said second shell portion covering at least partially the distal phalanx of the thumb, said first shell portion being hinged to said second shell portion.
2. The hockey glove as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second shell portions are hinged together near the articulation between the middle and distal phalanxes.
3. The hockey glove as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second shell portions comprise stopping means for preventing movement of said second shell portion beyond a predetermined point.
4. The hockey glove as defined in claim 1 wherein a degree of overlap between said first and second shell portions varies when one of said first and second shell portions is hingedly moved relative to the other of said first and second shell portions.
5. The hockey glove as defined in claim 4 wherein said first shell portion partially extends underneath said second shell portion.
6. The hockey glove as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said first and second shell portions comprises an internal locking lip along its respective overlapping portion, said internal locking lips engaging each other at a predetermined point when said second shell portion is fully bent.
7. The hockey glove as defined in claim 6 wherein said first shell portion comprises an abutting portion adapted to engage said internal locking lip of said second shell portion for preventing hyperextension of the thumb.
8. The hockey glove as defined in claim 1 further comprising a cuff portion surrounding the wrist, said cuff portion having a plurality of padded elements positioned around at least a portion of the circumference of said cuff portion and defining a peripheral forearm protector, each said padded element partially overlapping an adjacent padded element.
9. A hockey glove for enclosing a human wrist and hand, the hand including a dorsal side, a palm side, four fingers and one thumb having a dorsal side, an inner side, a middle phalanx, a distal phalanx and an articulation between the middle and distal phalanxes, said hockey glove comprising:
(a) a cuff portion surrounding the wrist;
(b) a hand-receiving portion having a thumb-receiving portion receiving the thumb of the hand, said thumb-receiving portion having a rigid thumb shell covering at least in part the dorsal side of the thumb, said rigid thumb shell having first and second shell portions that partially overlap one another;
(c) a first movable joint between said cuff portion and said first shell portion; and
(d) a second movable joint between said first and second shell portions.
10. The hockey glove as defined in claim 9 wherein said first and second shell portions are hinged together near the articulation between the middle and distal phalanxes.
11. The hockey glove as defined in claim 9 wherein said first and second shell portions comprise stopping means for preventing movement of said second shell portion beyond a predetermined point.
12. The hockey glove as defined in claim 9 wherein a degree of overlap between said first and second shell portions varies when one of said first and second shell portions is hingedly moved relative to the other of said first and second shell portions.
13. The hockey glove as defined in claim 12 wherein said first shell portion partially extends underneath said second shell portion.
14. The hockey glove as defined in claim 13 wherein each of said first and second shell portions comprises an internal locking lip along its respective overlapping portion, said internal locking lips engaging each other at a predetermined point when said second shell portion is fully bent.
15. The hockey glove as defined in claim 14 wherein said first shell portion comprises an abutting portion adapted to engage said second shell portion for preventing hyperextension of the thumb.
16. The hockey glove as defined in claim 9 wherein said cuff portion comprises a plurality of padded elements positioned around at least a portion of the circumference of said cuff portion and defining a peripheral forearm protector, each said padded element partially overlapping an adjacent padded element.
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