Blocker for a goalie
US11471747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/09
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A blocker for a hand of a goalie that is designed to be more comfortable and adjustable, including to enhance flexion and extension of fingers of the goalie's hand. The blocker may comprise: a glove configured to receive the goalie's hand and comprising finger portions configured to receive fingers of the goalie's hand; a blocking member disposed over the glove and configured to block a puck or ball; a finger-protecting member disposed between and movable relative to the blocking member and respective ones of the finger portions and configured to protect respective ones of the goalie's fingers that are received in the respective ones of the finger portions; and a connector connecting the finger-protecting member to a given one of the finger portions.
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