Protective athletic glove for contact stick sports
Patent 5237703 Issued on August 24, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 30, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 30, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References D257909 3601117 3626515 Protective glove, especially intended for ice hockey players Lacrosse glove Safety glove with modified dorsal thumb spica brace Protective work glove Retainer for glove Hockey glove having lateral padded wart with split and flexible insert Precurled mitten InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 859990 filed on 03/30/1992US Classes:2/16Hand or armExaminersPrimary: Crowder, Clifford D.Assistant: Current, Sara M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA41D 013/10AbstractDisclosed herein is a thumb protective construction for a protective athletic glove utilized in contact stick sports such as lacrosse and hockey. The construction involves a number of impact resistant protective stiffening components for the thumb receiving section and thumb stall of the glove which provide for enhanced thumb flexibility while preserving a full measure of impact protection for the thumb. Additionally disclosed is a stiffening component construction which fosters the establishment and maintenance of a correct grip position of the stick shaft between thumb and forefinger during play. | |
