Skin protection device for fingers and/or thumbs
US6839905B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D13/087
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective skin device that may be used to protect the fingers, thumb, and a portion of the hand is provided. The device is configured to be worn about a digit, and the device provides cushioning and aids in gripping. The device includes a sheath with one or more projections, and the sheath may be perforated. The device may include an opening that exposes a joint. The device also may include a palmar pad, which covers a portion of the hand. The device may include multiple sheaths that are connected with a membrane, and multiple devices may be worn on the same or separate digits.
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