摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a glove that provides integrated support for the hand and wrist. <P>SOLUTION: The glove provides integrated support for the hand and wrist of a person engaging in an activity such as weightlifting. The glove has a body with front and back sides that overlie the palm and back of the hand, finger sleeves extending from the upper portion of the body, and a thumb sleeve extending from the front side of the body. A supporting wrap has a palm section that is affixed to and substantially coextensive with the front side of the body, a thumb piece that extends from the palm section and is affixed to one side of the thumb sleeve, and a strap that extends laterally from the thumb side of the palm section and is wrapped about the wrist and a portion of the palm section that overlies the wrist. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT</p> |