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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7765617 | Protective hand cover An apparatus including an inner face, an outer face coupled to the inner face, an opening for receiving a hand of a wearer, and means for separating the pocket created by the coupling of the inner and outer face such that the apparatus fits securely around the weare... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7681250 | Hygienic mitten A disposable cleaning mitten for wearing over the hand when performing hygienic care. The mitten can be used to cleanse, bathe and refresh the skin of a disabled individual, baby, elderly person or oneself, and includes a finger portion to house the fingers and a se... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7624454 | Hand-packing instrument in the form of gloves Disclosed is a hand-packing instrument in a mitten shape or a glove shape for caring for skin of the back of the hand. The hand-packing instrument has a mitten shape or a glove shape comprising two sheets overlapped and seamed at their edges, in which the two sheets... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7383590 | Multipurpose hand grip A hand grip and arm protection device composed of a water-resistant and stain-proof material, having temperature control characteristics and having a pair of sheets, with each sheet having a textured, recessed imprint on one surface providing a non-slip contact surf... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7346955 | Applicator structure in the form of a glove A device that can be used, for example, for application or use with hair care products. The device includes two sheets connected to one another by a connecting region which defines a cavity on a first side of the connecting region, such that a user's hand can be ins... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7310825 | Garment element with an access opening In a garment element, for example a cuff for a sleeve, an access opening is defined between an overlap section extending between two attachment sections, the overlap section being formed of interleaving fabric ends suitably stiffened to provide a self-sealing functi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7299573 | Reversible, magnetic ironing pad assembly A reversible, magnetic ironing surface includes: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, flexible pad portion including a first, quilted, heat resistant layer; and a second, opposite, generally smooth, heat resistant layer on an opposite side of the pad portion; and (b)... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290291 | Mitt An improved mitt for cold weather use is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear. The mitt is convertible between a fully closed position for covering the hand and fingers and open positions for exposure of the thumb and/or finger(s) or the entire hand. An ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284546 | Archer's glove for use with a bow string release A glove for use in archery with a bow string release mechanism includes a finger section and a base section. The finger section includes a series of finger and thumb sheaths. The base section has an upper edge connected to the finger section and a lower edge definin... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7257865 | Holder for cord fasteners A holder (4) holds a cord fastener (3) on an adhered object (1), the cord fastener (3) being equipped on a cord (2) of the adhered object (1). The holder (4) has a mounting part (40) attached to the adhered obj... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255506 | Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface A semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface including a first side having a first internal surface and a first external surface, a second side having a second internal surface and a second external surface, an internal cavity betwee... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254871 | Cord lock holder with cord lock, and structure thereof A cord lock includes a female member with a cylindrical shape, a male member movable along an axial direction of the female member and receiving a part of the female member, and an urging device for urging the male member in a direction to project from the female me... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7251838 | Cheering system A cheering system includes a glove including a palm covering, a back hand covering and a plurality of finger receiving members. A plurality of cheering devices is provided. Each of the cheering devices has a panel attached thereto. A coupler is configured for remova... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7251839 | Cleaning mitt The invention relates to cleaning mitts, and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a mitt under the invention may be made of microfiber material, and may be defined by a hand-receiving section, a separate thumb-receiving section, a separate index-finger receivin... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240391 | Manual wiping system and method A wipe, comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible sheet, having a first end and a second end having a cuff; and at least one side port, the side port being formed in a wall of the shell at a distance from the sealed first end, the hollow shell being adapted for... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238173 | Tampon disposal system A tampon disposal system for efficiently and sanitarily removing and disposing of a soiled tampon. The tampon disposal system includes a housing having at least one wall, an inner cavity, a plurality of perforated edges and a cleansing wipe that is enclosed within t... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234170 | Heat/cold resistant protective hand covering An ambidextrous protective hand covering monolithically formed from a heat/cold resistant flexible silicone material, the opposing interior and exterior surfaces of which each include a plurality of integrally-formed raised nodules that are positionally off-set rela... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7210171 | Cleaning glove A cleaning glove includes a waterproof glove having at least one finger stall and a thumb stall, a mounting plate attached to the thumb stall, an artificial thumbnail connected to the mounting plate, a first scouring surface positioned on a thumbward side and an out... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7200870 | Protective sleeve for the forearm of a wearer A protective sleeve for use when handling animals to protect against cuts and scratches. The sleeve has an outer puncture-resistant surface and a scratch-resistant layer. The sleeve tapers from the elbow toward the hand of the user. A thumb receiving aperture is pro... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201025 | Securing mechanism for golf clubs A golf club securing mechanism includes a rigid member and a flexible member. The flexible member is wovenly engaged with the rigid member to define one or more golf club holding regions between the flexible member and the rigid member. The flexible member can be ma... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7191472 | Cold proof glove and glove provided wear A cold proof glove characterized in that a receiving bag portion is provided in a hand back portion of a glove member, a mitten type cover member for covering substantially all of the glove member from its finger tip to its bottom portion is arranged and received in... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7181935 | Foldable grip for handcuff pair and combination thereof A grip for a handcuff pair comprises a pair of wristlet lock capturing members joined together by a hinge member wherein the pair of wristlet lock capturing members comprising mirror image parts. The mirror image parts of the wristlet lock capturing members capturin... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7124446 | Potholder The potholder is a hand protection device with a generally rectangular body having two outer surfaces, at least one layer of flexible insulating material disposed within the body, and two pockets disposed on one of the outer surfaces. The layers of the potholder pro... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7107994 | Medical arm securing device A medical arm securing device for temporarily securing the arms of an immobile person in an accessible position. The medical arm securing device includes a main member, and a first slot and a second slot extending into the main member. The slots receive the wrists o... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7103924 | Protective athletic equipment A upper body protective garment for cushioning blows imparted upon the wearer's body includes a chest protector portion, a back protector portion, and a pair of telescopic shoulder protector portions. These protector portions preferably form a single integral unit. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086093 | Glove with insulation pocket A glove having a heat insulating barrier is disclosed. The heat insulating barrier is removably inserted into a zippered pocket or a weblike pouch, the pocket or pouch being positioned proximate the back of a user's hand. The heat insulating barrier acts to selectiv... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7051459 | Insulated lightweight pack boot A lightweight cold and wet weather pack boot comprising an outer boot including an upper boot with an exterior material layer constructed of waterproofing coated polyester, an interior layer of oxford nylon with insulation batting between the exterior and interior l... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043768 | Thermal gel filled glove A thermal treatment device formed to the shape of the human hand. The device may include an inner layer formed to surround the hand, and having an opening in one end to allow the hand to be inserted therein, and an outer layer formed to surround the inner layer and ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045206 | Molded panels having a soft pad armrest A method for forming a molded panel comprising a rigid substrate, a cover material, and a localized composite pad. The method comprises providing a molding tool having a first mold and a second mold, the first mold having a cavity; inserting a cover material between... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7039989 | Multi-track fastening system A multi-track fastening system having multiple tracks and a central slider or interchange. The central slider has angled openings and paths through which the tracks travel when the central slider is propelled along the tracks. Sliding the central slider along the tr... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039958 | Dual adjustable strap apparatus and method The general method and apparatus of the invention comprises an adjustable strap system to secure one object to another, or one or more objects in a folded, rolled, or gathered position. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a single elongated strap of material ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028342 | Garment having multiple layers A garment system includes a torso covering member and an upper back and shoulder covering member secured to the torso covering member by a fastener. The garment may include a plurality of torso covering members, each having a configuration different from each of the... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024701 | Systems and methods for transformable sleeves Methods and systems for transforming a volume of material into sleeves by means of a transforming fastener. The transforming fastener has multiple tracks, each track having a pair of matable rows. A slider coupled to the rows transforms the volume of material into s... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7002104 | Heated baseball glove/mitt and method of heating a baseball bat handle A heated baseball glove/mitt is provided. In one embodiment the heated glove/mitt comprises front and back shells joined together along select portions of their edges in such manner as to form a finger portion and a thumb portion of the glove/mitt, and further defin... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6996847 | Versatile garment A versatile upper body multi-mode garment is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear with respect to hand coverings and head covering. A coat, jacket, shirt or vest has an integral hood which covers the wearer's head. Within the hood is an integral face shi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6993792 | Draft barrier system A draft barrier system having a sliding fastener that lets a user selectively alternate a volume of material between open and closed formations. When the sliding fastener closes the volume of material into the closed formation, insulation is compressed together to f... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6984165 | Polish and applying buffing mitt, kit and method A disposable polish applying and buffing mitt comprising a multilayered mitt with a polish impervious layer removably attached to a material pervious to polish such that the material pervious to polish would stain the hand of the user if used to apply the polish but... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6976274 | Traffic control glove A new safety glove for allowing a user, such as a police officer or a road worker, to direct traffic more easily. The inventive device includes a hand cover having an interior hand space, a front or palm panel and a back or dorsal panel the two panel being fastened ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6968808 | Multi-textured pet washing glove A pet-washing glove including a flexible first side having a first scrubbing texture and a flexible second side having a second scrubbing texture, the sides associated in a manner providing a sheath for a hand and generally defining a first palm portion on the first... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6951046 | Hand pressure abatement apparatus for use with a power tool A power tool user pressure abatement system may include a soft, cushioning material configurable to a tool such as a power tool, including a power drill, such that the material remains in position between the tool and a user's contacting hand, thereby minimizing imp... | 10/04/2005 |
