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Ball catching glove having a projecting protecting unit

US5671477A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1996
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B71/143
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A ball catching apparatus includes a first outer shell on the back side of a user's hand as inserted into the apparatus, a second outer shell on the ball catching side, and an inner shell disposed inwardly of the second outer shell. The apparatus further includes a protector unit attached to at least either the inner shell or the first outer shell for protecting the user's palm. The protector unit is attached in such a manner as to project from a finger inserting opening of the apparatus through which the user's thumb and fingers are inserted.

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