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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7281645 | Glove shaping device Disclosed herein is a glove shaping device for heating and shaping the wrinkled and sewn portions of a glove. The glove shaping device includes a plurality of heating plates to be inserted into the finger portions of the glove. A body portion is provided in its inte... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7244200 | Lacrosse stick pocket creator A device for shaping the mesh of a lacrosse stick head includes a ball similar in size to a lacrosse ball and carried by an elongated handle. A positioning rod is detachably connected to the handle and adapted to extend transverse to the plane of the head and serve ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244197 | Baseball pitching training device A device and method of use in learning, practicing and perfecting a baseball pitching motion comprising, a practice glove worn on the pitching hand having a pair of directional indicator elements extending therefrom. The indicator elements extending as independent e... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7080762 | Leather softening apparatus for baseball gloves An apparatus for softening or “breaking-in” the leather on baseball and softball gloves comprises a cabinet having a hinged cover with a concave center portion of a gum-type rubber. A mushroom shaped ball head extends upwardly from the cabinet surface to engage ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7059862 | Hitting trainer A hitting training kit is provided which includes equipment to hit a baseball and instructions to assist a user in learning the technique of hitting a baseball a portion of said instructions appearing on the baseball bat of the kit to permit the user to review the s... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6942107 | Glove holding member for supporting protective gloves for transportation and/or cleaning A method and a system for transporting and cleaning slaughter equipment especially knives (3), gloves and aprons at slaughterhouses, the system comprising knife holding members for receiving and releasable holding one or more knives (3), glove holding ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6138879 | Mallet tool and method for creating proper pocket formation in athletic ball catching gloves In order to simulate the true action of a sports ball in breaking in a sports glove, a mallet tool is provide with a spherical head designed to replicate the size, feel and appearance of a regulation sports ball. A handle is rigidly attached to the spheri... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6098853 | Absorbent glove tree An absorbent glove tree is provided having a single piece body section with a palm portion and four fingers. The body is tapered and thicker at the base of the palm to securely hold a leather glove on the tree without the use of a clip. A removable thumb ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6085436 | Glove dryer attachment for boot dryers A glove dryer attachment for a boot dryer includes a boot dryer attachment flange that is configured to mount on a boot dryer. A panel on the boot dryer attachment is provided with ribs projecting from the panel and defining air duct passages, including a... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6076713 | Glove drying and shaping device A substantially planar hand-shaped glove drying device which includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger element which extend from the palm portion and a thumb element which is connected to the palm portion by a spring member. A display area extends fr... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6019259 | Athletic glove conditioning system An athletic glove conditioning system comprising a hand member adapted to be fitted inside a new baseball or softball glove and a mechanical apparatus for causing a repetitive movement upon the glove while the hand member remains therein. The hand member ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6010044 | Glove hanger A device for shipping, displaying, and storing gloves in which a rack or hanger having a central axial body portion, a retaining portion, and two upright inserting portions, or arms, are used for mounting a pair of bulky gloves, such as those used for pla... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6006962 | Tool for forming pockets in baseball and softball gloves A method and apparatus is described to break in new and old softball and baseball gloves. A glove tool includes a head portion for pounding into the glove pocket and a handle portion for holding the tool. An enlogated body portion joins the handle portion... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5913461 | Glove drying and shaping device A substantially planar hand-shaped glove drying device which includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger element which extend from the palm portion and a thumb element which is connected to the palm portion by a spring member. A display area extends fr... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5810215 | Baseball glove break-in kit A ball member and a flexible elastic strap with two loops secured together at a connected portion are provided for maintaining the fingers of a baseball glove in a cupped position. The ball member is placed in the pocket of the glove and the fingers of th... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5758805 | Athletic glove pocket-forming and shaping device A strapping assembly comprising a pair of parallel straps cross-connected at their ends is wrapped around a baseball glove enfolded around a ball in order to shape a pocket in the palm of the glove for more accurate catching and more secure holding of the... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5638999 | Device for forming a pocket in a sports glove, mitt or similar article The present invention relates to the field of sports and more particularly to any sport that involves the use of a ball and glove, mitt or similar article. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device that aids the user in forming the desired p... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5547114 | Apparatus for breaking in athletic gloves Apparatus for breaking in or conditioning athletic gloves, especially baseball gloves, includes a holder on which the glove can be mounted, this holder being in the semblance of a human hand, an air-operated cylinder unit includes an impact member carried... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5456390 | Athletic glove pocket forming and shaping device An athletic glove pocket forming and shaping device which seeks to form an elongated, slightly stretchable strap formed of a fabric material. The outer end of the strap includes a compartment housing and that has a compartment and within that compartment ... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5421493 | Method and tool for forming pockets in baseball gloves and softball gloves A method and apparatus is described to break in new and old softball and baseball gloves. A glove tool includes a head portion for pounding into the glove pocket and a handle portion for holding the tool. An elongated body portion joins the handle portion... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5267677 | Athletic glove pocket former, shaper and conditioning device An athletic glove pocket-forming and shaping device has been invented which, in preferred embodiments, comprises a pocket formation bulbous member in a generally pear-shaped configuration, with a first large end for forming a pocket and a second smaller t... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5234141 | Glove conditioner A conditioner for a golf glove is made from a piece of solid aromatic cedar cut generally to the shape of a hand and having a palm portion and at least three fingers extending therefrom. A manually operable spring clip is attached to the palm portion to r... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5125169 | Glove drying apparatus and method A glove drying apparatus has five fingers which are angularly movable with respect to one another. A sliding mechanism is actuated to move the fingers between a relatively closed position in which the apparatus can be readily inserted into a glove. The sl... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5117565 | Glove drying apparatus A glove drying frame configured as a human hand is formed of a wire mesh hollow body to accommodate a glove thereon, with the hollow body mounting a support clip to a wrist portion of the hollow body to permit suspension of the hollow body permitting free... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5011053 | Glove support apparatus An apparatus including a main body member configured as a hand to receive a glove thereon to maintain the glove in a stretched and shaped configuration to prevent drying and shrinking of the glove. The main body includes a matrix of openings therethrough ... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5000317 | Sports glove storage ball A hollow, plastic sphere comprised of two equal halves fitted together with a strap protruding from within the hollow sphere. The sphere opens to allow storage of a baseball or softball and is placed into the pocket of a baseball or softball glove. The st... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4991756 | Glove and mitten dryer A device is taught for drying wet gloves or mittens or for drying portions of other wet clothing having inside openings therein which are substantially circular in cross-section and which are of a depth of at least about three inches. The device is a holl... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4958729 | Ball glove conditioning bag Year round conditioning and shaping of a ball glove is accomplished through use of the conditioning bag which includes on its bottom wall straps which hold the glove in spaced relationship to the side walls which contain a foam liner containing conditioni... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4883170 | Ball glove conditioning bag Year round conditioning and shaping of a ball glove is accomplished through use of the conditioning bag which includes on its bottom wall straps which hold the glove in spaced relationship to the side walls which contain a foam liner containing conditioni... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4877162 | Baseball glove shaper A device for initially shaping and maintaining the shape of the pocket of a baseball glove. Three pliable arms extend from a common junction and may be bent into the desired shapes. The arms curve along the palm area of the glove with one arm extending al... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4809889 | Clothing display form A display form for displaying clothing, shoes or jewelry. A first display member for supporting suitable articles is in the form of either a hand or a foot. A second display member for supporting suitable articles is also in the form of either a hand or a... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4765519 | Athletic glove pocket former and method for using the same An athletic glove pocket retaining and former device comprising a ball like object having at least one bendable strap having means, such as Velcro, attached to the approximate middle of said strap joined to said ball like object, and having joining means,... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4697724 | Resilient glove tree A glove tree formed of a resilient material. The device includes a display stand means suitable for displaying a glove carried by the tree. The respective distal ends of the fingers and thumb of the glove tree or glove form are enlarged with respect to th... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4689897 | Composite glove drying device A drying device for a golf glove and the like formed in the shape of a hand with extended thumb and fingers for holding and maintaining the shape of a wet glove during drying. The device is a thin-walled container, as, for example, a blow-molded plastic b... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4638915 | Glove holder for dish drainer Disclosed herein is a glove holder comprising a unitary member having a first portion configured to receive a rubber glove thereover and a second portion configured to engage a wire dish drainer selectively in either an upright, glove drying position or a... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4565287 | Apparatus for preservation of a leather glove An apparatus for preservation of a leather glove. A hollow perforated hand-shaped form, sized to fit snugly within a glove, contains a dehydrating agent which draws moisture out of the glove. The form and glove are insertable in a protective case. The cas... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4464796 | Glove formed of rubber or plastics material and mold for fabricating the same A glove formed of rubber or plastics material, especially an examination or surgical glove devoid of a roll-down preventing beaded edge and containing a structured surface at the cuff region. The structured surface is formed at the outer side or surface o... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4418849 | Baseball glove former & carrier A former and carrier for maintaining the shape of a baseball glove placed within it, which comprises an integral, molded plastic clam shell-like body which is closed upon the glove, maintaining pressure upon it during carrying and storage.... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4084733 | Glove form A form for drying and shaping golf gloves and the like consists of a vacuum formed unitary thin sheet plastic element which possesses springiness. The form is ribbed or scalloped longitudinally of its finger and palm portions to promote drainage and free ... | 04/18/1978 |
| 4036415 | Glove turning and blocking process and apparatus A process of simultaneously turning and blocking a leather glove is disclosed, in which the fingers of the glove are initially mounted upon elongated members of relatively small diameter, and are turned onto heated mandrels of relatively larger diameter. ... | 07/19/1977 |