Gripping bandage
US6049022A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2209/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A grip-aid gripping bandage adopted to be disposed over a finger or glove to protect the finger when using sports equipment or a hand tool and to provide enhanced control when using the sports equipment or hand tool. A first self-adhering strip is provided having a first predetermined length. A coat of adhesive material may be applied to a portion of a bottom surface of the first self-adhering strip. A second cushioning strip overlies a portion of and is bonded to an upper surface of the first self-adhering strip. The entire bandage, including the first self-adhering strip and the second cushioning strip, provides protection from abrasion)and pressure when the bandage is applied to a finger. In a further embodiment, an insert is disposed between the first self-adhering strip and the second cushioning strip for enhanced protection for the finger.
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