| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 002021000 | Finger cots or protectors | 48 |
| 20080196135 | Thumb Protector - A thumb protector for providing, inter alia, additional protection for a user's thumb. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080222764 | Flexible finger protectors - A finger and knuckle guard for protecting a person's hands includes a substantially cylindrical hollow tube open at both a proximal and distal end and having a predetermined length, the hollow tube having flexible elastic walls of a predetermined thickness. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080235843 | Thumb protector for fishing and method of manipulating fishing line - A thumb protector comprises an elongate wrist strap having two opposite ends; a thumb cup; and a thumb cup strap extending from the wrist band and attaching the thumb cup to the wrist band. The thumb cup is generally conical, and comprises leather, or a leather-like material. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080271219 | Glove reinforcement and method thereof - A glove having one or more reinforcements affixed thereon that reduce restriction of movement of fingers of a user. The reinforcements cross to form at least one X-shaped pattern when projected on a plane of motion of an interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The one or more reinforcements are located substantially on one or both sides of the interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The X-shaped pattern is substantially centered over an axis of rotation of the interphalangeal joint. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090013441 | Fingertip cover - A device and a method of using such device for protecting a finger, comprising a fingertip cover, adhesive means for attaching the fingertip cover to the finger, and a pull-tab attached to the fingertip cover for removing the fingertip cover from the finger. The fingertip cover is preferably made of a germ impervious, virus impervious, and optically clear materials. As such, the fingertip cover keeps items on surfaces touched by the finger from penetrating the fingertip cover and coming into contact with the finger. The device is preferably packaged in packaging that reveals the adhesive on the fingertip cover such that a finger can be placed in the contact with the adhesive providing fast application. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090077706 | Protective glove - A protective glove is disclosed that provides a user with protection against radial luxation or subluxation of the user's thumb during activities in which the user's thumb can be subjected to forces that may dislocate the thumb in relation to the hand. In one preferred embodiment, the protective glove is a ski glove that includes a bracing element to prevent injurious movement of a snow skier's thumb when a ski pole used by the skier forcefully reacts to movement of the ski pole as the pole is inserted or dragged within the snow upon which the skier is skiing. In other embodiments, the present invention may also be utilized by as user participating in activities such a skiing, rodeos, football, hockey, polo, baseball, and lacrosse. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090158486 | BILLIARD GLOVES - A billiard glove and a method of forming a billiard glove including a first finger sheath, wherein the first finger sheath is configured to cover at least a portion of a first finger, a second finger sheath, wherein the second finger sheath is configured to cover at least a portion of a second finger; and a strip having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is affixed to the first finger sheath and the second portion is attached to the second finger sheath. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090193560 | Hand protecting device - A gripping glove for supporting and protecting the hand of a weightlifter or other user performing an activity that is strenuous to the hand. The gripping glove cushions the junction of the fingers and palm without constricting flexibility or airflow to the skin. Constructed of flexible resilient material, the glove has an insert made of a resilient compressible flexible elastic substance. The insert cushions the palm of the hand without affecting finger articulation. The gripping glove may be of varying sizes to best support both male and female hands as well as juvenile and adult hands. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090217438 | GLOVE THUMB GUARD - This invention relates to protecting a thumb from sports related injury. The invention provides a rubber layer under a hard cap to provide for increased frontal and dorsal thumb protection without reducing hand flexibility. The invention is a glove comprising a thumb sheath adapted to receive a thumb, a protective pad proximate the outer distal end, a cap mounted on the protective pad, and an overmould mounted between the protective pad and the cap. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090271906 | Finger Training Apparatus - A finger training apparatus comprising a glove with anchors attached to one or more fingertips and detachably fastened to keys, buttons, or valves of a musical instrument, controller, or handheld device to prevent slippage of the operator's fingers in order to train the operator to maintain proper finger positioning. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090307821 | Hand Protection Structure - A hand protection structure is provided. The hand protection structure includes a fixing unit, a plurality of finger protection units, a plurality of fingertip members, and a plurality of backbone members. The finger protection units are configured of flat strip shapes. Each of finger protection units has one fingertip member assembled at a distal end thereof, and a fastening piece is configured at the end thereof of the finger protection unit for mounting the finger protection unit to the fixing unit. The hand protection structure can be assembled in a glove. When a hand of the user is impacted by external forces, the finger protection units relieve the external impact to protect the fingers from injury. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090313738 | Game thumb-protective device that fits over a thumb for protection and comfort while using a video game controller device - A hollow cylindrical shaped thumb brace consisting of a back and a palm which are made from flexible materials so that the invention can be repeatedly bent to move with the thumb for flexibility, without fracturing. The thumb brace has a curved diameter at one end and an opening at another end to form a sleeve encasing to allow a thumb to be inserted for thumb support and protection while using video game controller devices. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100088794 | FINGER COVERS AND DEVICES FOR DISPENSING FINGER COVERS - A finger covering system includes a finger cover dispensing device and a plurality of first and second finger covers. The finger cover dispensing device includes a dispenser body having a face and at least first and second openings disposed in the face, with the first and second openings each being sized to receive at least one finger inserted therethrough, and first and second cavities disposed in the dispenser body extending inward from the first and second openings. The plurality of first and second finger covers are disposed in the first and second cavities, with each of the plurality of first finger covers having an open first end facing the first opening of the dispenser body and a closed second end, and each of the plurality of second finger covers having an open first end facing the second opening of the dispenser body and a closed second end. The plurality of first and second finger covers are disposed in a stacked relationship within the corresponding first and second cavities. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100125924 | Finger Protector - The present invention generally relates to a finger protector embodied in a single article prepared from two fabric sections sewn together for application in sporting activities. Specifically, the finger protector provides a user engaged in the sporting activity with protection by preventing blistering and other skin injury after prolonged gripping of a sporting device such as a golf club, tennis racket or other similar device. The finger protector is prepared from two sections of fabric sewn together, the first fabric section being made of cabretta leather, or other similar fabric, the second fabric section being made of elastic or other similar fabric. The invention also provides the user comfort and an enhanced ability at performing physical tasks in everyday tasks. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100223710 | ARCHER'S FINGER PROTECTION DEVICE - A finger-protection device for archery with a single stall ( | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110000004 | Fingerezz - This Invention is a Flat Item Protecting the Fingers and Thumb From Scorching Hot Automobile handles and also Door knobs by using The flat item (unlike a Glove or Straps) (not absorbent for a towel or Rag) is Instantly available at the time of need: being attached to a Key Chain, Accessories, or Clothing via the Permanent Grommet within the Flat item. The fingers and thumb will be relieved of the Scorched burning Feeling, upon the Natural movement of Grasping the Door handle, with The Fingerezz (flat item) held between handle and fingers and thumb. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110041225 | GLOVE WITH FINGERNAIL PROTECTORS - The present invention is directed to a glove that provides protection for the fingernails of the wearer without reducing the flexibility in the remainder of the glove or reducing the wearer's manual dexterity or sense of touch. The glove comprises protector pads positioned in the fingernail regions on the inside of the glove to prevent the fingernails from contacting and rubbing or chafing against the inner surface of the glove. The protector pads can be made of a soft or smooth material so as not to scrape, abrade or otherwise damage the nails. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110302684 | FINGER GUARD SYSTEM - A finger guard system may include a finger guard adapted to be worn on a finger of a user, and a thumb guard adapted to be worn on a thumb of the user. The finger guard may include a substantially tubular finger guard main body having a top, a bottom, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a medial portion including a bend so that the upper portion is angled with respect to the lower portion. The finger guard may also include a longitudinal slit that extends along the bottom of the finger guard main body from the upper portion thereof to the lower portion thereof. The thumb guard has a substantially tubular thumb guard main body having a top, a bottom, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a medial portion that includes a bend so that the upper portion is angled with respect to the lower portion. A longitudinal slit may formed through the thumb guard main body on the bottom and extending the entire length of the bottom. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120000002 | Thumb-eez - This invention, titled “Thumb-eez”, are a cell phone accessory, and are designed to be worn while “texting”, or typing text messages. Thumb-eez are worn on the user's thumbs and permit more precise texting by reducing surface area at the point of contact; this is achieved through the utilization of projecting nibs, or styli, that correspond with the pressure points of the thumbs, thus enabling pinpoint accuracy. There are currently over a billion cell phone users worldwide, and the inventors hope to capitalize on this enormous market. The inventors hope that Thumb-eez will become the next hipster craze, such as Yoga-Toes or Head Blade, and are currently searching for an outside company to manufacture and distribute the Thumb-eez invention. Anyone interested in bringing this invention to market should contact the inventors at (256) 238-1524 or (334) 874-4135. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120011634 | FISHING FINGER PROTECTION APPARATUS - A fishing finger protection apparatus is disclosed that provides protection for an index finger of an angler during casting with a spin reel fishing rod. The finger protection apparatus includes a finger guard, a strap and a wrist band. The finger guard receives a distal end portion of the index finger of the angler in an approximately form fitting relation. The finger guard includes a first portion, opposing sidewalls and a back portion. The first portion protects the palmar side of the index finger and the sidewalls protect the sides of the index finger. The back portion can stretch to accommodate the size of the finger of the angler. The strap connects the finger guard and the wrist band. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120144545 | CULINARY FINGER GUARD AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A finger guard includes a first segment, a middle segment, a plurality of compound segments and an end segment. The first segment preferably has a unitary body with the plurality of compound segments spaced from such a first segment. The middle segment has a unitary body and may be intermediately disposed between the first and compound segments respectively. The end segment may be positioned at a distal end of the compound segments. An underlayment having a flexible body may further be attached to each of the first, middle, compound and end segments respectively. Each of the first, middle, compound and end segments may be independently displaced along mutually exclusive paths when the underlayment is displaced. The finger guard is adapted to the movements of the user finger when guiding the food to be cut and provides speed and accuracy for food cutting operations in a comfortable, safe and non-restrictive manner. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120222186 | Finger grips - A finger grip for providing protection to the fingertip or finger and also enhancing the grip of the user, the finger grip having a flexible resilient sheath having a first open end and a second closed tip end, the finger grip being formed of a predetermined length for encapsulating the fingertip or the finger, the finger grip being perforated or imperforate and capable of being coated with an adhesive or anti-bacterial, depending upon the intended use. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120260390 | FINGER TIP COVERS FOR USE WITH TOUCH DISPLAY SCREENS - The present invention comprises finger tip covers comprised of soft, thin material for the fingers and thumb, for use with touch-display screens, both as a fashion accessory and as a functional accessory to minimize the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120266345 | FINGER TIP COVERS FOR USE WITH TOUCH DISPLAY SCREENS - The present invention comprises finger tip covers comprised of soft, thin material for the fingers and thumb, for use with touch-display screens, both as a fashion accessory and as a functional accessory to minimize the transmission of dirt, germs, and bacteria among users. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120278964 | Needle Stick Prevention Device - The invention (C-Hold Safety Device) is designed to overcome the risk (e.g., needle sticks) currently associated with obtaining blood samples or inserting IV needles using C-Hold and other similar vein or arterial needle penetration procedures. The invention thus overcomes the reason for the prohibition of otherwise safe and efficient procedures for medical needle insertions. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120297515 | Golf Finger Sleeves - A protective device for a wearer's digit features a flexible sleeve wearable with a distal end of the digit projecting out from the tubular sleeve and the wearer's palm unobstructed by the sleeve. The tubular sleeve has a dorsal face defined by a multi-way stretchable material to be worn on a dorsum side of the digit, and a palmar face defined by a second less stretchable material to be worn on a palm side of the digit. Each end of the tubular sleeve is shaped to form an inwardly curved end of the palmar face that curves inwardly along the axis toward a centerline of the palmar face from opposite sides thereof. This beveled configuration of the sleeve ends avoids bunching of material in joint crevices. In longer sleeves, the first material spans uninterruptedly over a full length of the sleeve to fully cover a joint of the digit. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130000007 | Platform finger tab with finger loops - An archery finger tab ( | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130014308 | TYPING-MATEAANM Feliciano; YenniferAACI KissimmeeAAST FLAACO USAAGP Feliciano; Yennifer Kissimmee FL US - A finger nail tip cover which acts as a typing aid for users when typing with long finger nails. It is made of rubber material and has one hard end, to prevent the nail tip from passing thru when typing and a semi-oval stretchy cavity at the other end where the finger nail tip is placed in. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130025016 | FINGERTIP COVER AND METHOD OF DISPENSING SAME - Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a fingertip cover for preventing direct contact between a user's fingertip and a surface. The cover may be removably secured to a fingertip. In an example embodiment, the cover comprises a flexible substrate sized and configured to be placed on and conform to an area of the user's fingertip. At least a portion of the substrate may be conductive to allow transmission of an electric charge from the fingertip to the surface, such as a touch-screen. The cover allows operation of the touch-screen by the user, while preventing direct contact between the fingertip cover and touch-screen. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130061364 | HYGIENIC FINGER PROTECTOR - An inexpensive, practical hygienic finger protector is provided, which includes a tubular sheath having a proximal open end and a distal closed end. The open end is adapted to receive a human finger to approximately the first joint with the tip of the finger, when inserted, abutting the closed end. The finger protector further includes a knob like protuberance imbedded into the closed end of the sheath, disposed below the downward-facing fingertip of the inserted finger. The finger protector guards against contamination by dirt or microorganisms, while allowing the wearer to input data or signatures into public data input devices such as keypads or s keypads, card readers, and signature recorders. Optionally aspects, including a keychain attachment, embedded data storage, and aesthetic cut-outs are presented. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130091613 | DIGIT TIP PROTECTION DEVICE - A digit tip protection device comprises a concave puncture-resistant member adapted to protect a pulp of a user's digit. The puncture resistant material is thin and flexible to avoid interfering with the tactile sensation of the digit. The concave member has an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the digit. The concave member has a first end extending over the pulp of the digit below the nail, a second end extending over the pulp of the digit below a first joint of the digit, and a lateral and medial edges extending along the digit. The digit tip protection device is adapted to be worn on a digit, such that the digit tip protection device substantially covers the pulp of the digit, and extends along the palmar surface of the digit below the distal interphalangeal joint. The adhesive layer may be covered with a protective layer of material. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130111642 | ATHLETIC GRIP ENHANCING FINGER GLOVES - Apparatus worn on the fingers similarly to gloves, to enhance grip, particularly suitable as an aid in catching sports balls. The apparatus comprises a sheath for each finger, which may bear a friction enhancing material on an external surface. Each sheath may be internally reinforced by members which are more resistant to bending than the constituent material of the sheath. Reinforcement members may comprise bands which extend circumferentially about sheaths or may extend axially along sheaths. Sheaths may be provided with internal elastic bands which may overlie other bands at acute angles thereto or which do not overlie other bands. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130117900 | HYGIENIC FINGER PROTECTOR - An inexpensive, practical hygienic finger protector is provided, which includes a tubular sheath having a proximal open end and a distal closed end. The open end is adapted to receive a human finger to approximately the first joint with the tip of the finger, when inserted, abutting the closed end. The finger protector further includes a knob-like protuberance imbedded into the closed end of the sheath, disposed below the downward-facing fingertip of the inserted finger. The finger protector guards against contamination by dirt or microorganisms, while allowing the wearer to input data or signatures into public data input devices such as keypads or s keypads, card readers, and signature recorders. Optionally aspects, including a keychain attachment, embedded data storage, and aesthetic cut-outs are presented. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130117901 | TOUCHSCREEN-ACTIVE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR DIGIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME, AND DISPENSERS THEREFOR - Touchscreen-active protective coverings for single digit or finger of a human hand and methods of using same. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130167282 | Multiuse reusable grip enhancers, and grip enhancing covers, and uses of said enhancers - According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable control enhancers for the arm area, in particular the wrist and forearm, as well as control enhancing covers for conventional sports arm pads, and, reusable control enhancers for the hand, in particular the fingers of the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130291274 | FINGER EXTENSION - A finger extension is disclosed for assisting a person in holding down material with a finger of the person. The finger extension may comprise a body portion and a pawl. The body extension has side flanges that extend laterally around the finger of the person. The side flanges are malleable so that a person may bend the side flanges against the person's finger so that the finger extension may be retained on the person's finger during use. The pawl extends out from the body portion. A distal tip of the pawl is used to hold down the material and allows the person to keep his or her finger away from a work head (e.g. sewing head) at a safe distance. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140068828 | Finger Protector - This invention provides a mitten comprising at least one finger holder, an insulation layer, and a shell layer, wherein:
| 03-13-2014 |
| 20140137306 | FINGER PROTECTOR - A finger protector includes: a pad; a protective layer disposed along the outer surface of the pad; one or more suture-engaging mechanisms disposed on the outer surface of the protective layer; and one or more securing mechanisms adapted to releasably secure the pad, protective layer, and one or more suture-engaging mechanisms to a user's finger. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140215676 | Licky Fingers - Licky Finger is a rubber tip finger attachment with small pin holes that is slid over the finger tip for use. The pin holes allow water to soak into a water retaining material located and imbedded in the finger tip pad and allows water to be extracted when needed by applying slight pressure to moisten finger tips. Licky Finger is placed in the accompanying holder for water refill and storage until ready for use. The moisture assist in the handling of paper products. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140215677 | Digit Tip Protection Device - A digit tip protection device comprises a concave puncture-resistant member adapted to protect a pulp of a digit. The puncture resistant material is thin and flexible to avoid interfering with tactile sensation of the digit. The concave member has an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the digit. The concave member has a first end extending over the pulp of the digit to just below a nail, a second end extending over the pulp of the digit below a first joint of the digit, and a lateral and medial edges extending along the digit. The digit tip protection device is adapted to be worn on a digit, such that the digit tip protection device substantially covers the pulp of the digit, and extends along the palmar surface of the digit below the distal interphalangeal joint. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140304879 | PROTECTION ELEMENT OR ATTACHMENT FOR SAFETY GLOVE FINGERS - Protective element or attachment to place on a glove finger, consisting in a resistant, hard piece with a half-round shape, closed at its end and open at the opposite end and partly on its lateral sides. Moreover, said element has its top part in the shape of an elongated semicircle connected to a half-ring. Additionally, the safety glove having at least one protective element located at the top dorsal part of one of the glove fingers is described. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140331377 | PROTECTIVE FINGER DEVICE - A protective finger device for use with electronic devices comprising a sleeve to cover a distal portion of a wearer's finger; an opening at an end of the sleeve, where the opening receives the wearer's finger; a tip at an opposing end of the sleeve from the opening, where the tip envelops the wearer's fingertip; and a plurality of holes along the sleeve, where the plurality of holes allow air to pass through the sleeve. The protective finger device is made from a breathable, antimicrobial material to provide a barrier between the wearer's finger and the electronic device. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20160038822 | FIGHTING GLOVE APPARATUS - A strap system integrated with a fighting glove is provided. The strap system includes a plurality of loops, which may include cups. Each loop includes an internal portion sized to snuggly fit over a tip of a finger. The strap system further includes a plurality of finger bands. Each finger band includes a first end opposite a second end. Each of the first ends are attached to a cup. The present invention further includes a terminus in which the second ends of the finger bands meet and are attached. A connector is operable to connect the terminus to at least one of a palm and a wrist of a user. The terminus may be connected to the user such that the finger bands pull the fingers towards the palm of the user. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160095365 | FINGER GUARD ASSEMBLIES - Finger guard assemblies and methods of manufacturing finger guard assemblies are provided. The finger guard assembly includes a finger guard housing and a finger guard component including a shroud portion and an engagement arm slidably coupled to the finger guard housing. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160120239 | Baseball Glove Thumb Guard Splint - The Baseball Glove Thumb Guard Splint is designed to support and protect the baseball user's thumb, reducing pain from the shock of impact and flexion of the thumb and thumb joints on the palm side of the thumb while receiving the baseball. It is a slim compact splint that is designed to be inserted into the thumb slot of any baseball glove and attached by interlacing the splint from the two bottom holes of the splint onto the existing lacing of any glove below the hand slot of the glove where the front face meets the back face of the glove and are interwoven together in such a manner that the splint cannot become loose and or lost during play. It also extends the thumbs leveraging ability increasing power to the user's thumb enhancing closure and capture of the baseball. It's slim design allows for less interference and more space in the hand opening of the glove for ease, comfort and efficiency during play. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160120707 | Finger Cots and Sports Sleeves - According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the arm area, in particular sports sleeves for the arm and forearm, and reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the hand, in particular sports finger cots for the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160184042 | FINGER-WORN ORAL PROCEDURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device and methods for making and using an oral procedure apparatus include a tubular member and a flange. The tubular member forms a lumen extending from a first end of the tubular member to a second end of the tubular member, the lumen having a lumen cross-section sized to admit a human finger extending through the lumen, the tubular member having a tubular cross-section sized to be admitted into a mouth of a patient, the tubular member formed from a material substantially resilient against a bite from the mouth of the patient. The flange is coupled to the first end of the tubular member, the flange having a flange cross-section sized larger than the mouth of the patient. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160249693 | BALL GLOVE THUMB GUARD DEVICE | 09-01-2016 |
