Hockey glove having lateral padded wart with split and flexible insert
US4930162A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B71/143
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective sports glove for hockey, lacrosse, or the like, having a first elongated padded wart provided on the lateral exposed region of the glove proximate the forefinger and thumb receiving portions. The first padded wart is split into two sections which flexibly are joined together by an elastic insert member. A second padded wart is provided adjacent the first padded wart. The first and second padded warts provide protection of the lateral region of the forefinger and hand, and the flexible insert member of the first padded wart maintains sufficient flexiblity of the glove to allow a user comfortably and effectively to grip a hockey or lacrosse stick.
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