US20040021330A1 - Fingertip grippers - Google Patents
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- US20040021330A1 US20040021330A1 US10/074,424 US7442402A US2004021330A1 US 20040021330 A1 US20040021330 A1 US 20040021330A1 US 7442402 A US7442402 A US 7442402A US 2004021330 A1 US2004021330 A1 US 2004021330A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
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- A41D13/08—Arm or hand
- A41D13/081—Hand protectors
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- the Fingertip Grippers are adhesive liners made of a combination of materials such as: rubber, lambskin, cowhide or natural skin. There will also be an adhesive compound that will bond the Fingertip Grippers and the fingertips.
- the adhesive compound will be made of a similar adhesive to what is used on bandages. They will be applied to the fingertips, primarily the three fingers that are located between the thumb and pinky finger.
- the Fingertip Grippers will be used in athletics sports such as basketball, baseball and football. As athletes play sports, there are frequent balls that are dropped, slip or get away because of sweaty palms or fingertips. The Fingertip Grippers provide a solution to this problem. They will improve an athlete's accuracy by 15% overall. After years of playing these sports on the playing fields, I have found that this new technology could prove very useful. For today's super athletes, who are usually judged as being perfectionist, it could very well help them be even better athletes.
- Fingertip Grippers prevent wet balls from slipping and gives you even better control over dry balls.
- the body temperature does not affect the grip while wearing Fingertip Grippers. You have the same accurate release in a wet or dry hand environment. It also provides the ability to hold onto the ball in adverse weather.
- the ingredients of the adhesive may contain such ingredients as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and the like, which are used in many backing sheets of adhesive films that are used for bandages. They will contain holes, which will allow air to keep the palm tips free from perspiration. Many athletes concentrate on their bodies to give them the edge to be a superior athlete. The adhesive tips give the athletes more of an advantage. It gives the athlete that has small hands the ability to have a better grip and solves the problem that most athletes face when their hands become sweaty and they cannot grip the ball. The Fingertip Grippers helps to prevent callus and blisters from forming on fingers. Moreover, it addresses the discomfort and dexterity issues of leather gloves, which does not allow the hand to breathe well.
- the invention relates to a process of producing an adhesive film, which is coated on one side and has the rubber/lambskin on the other.
- Color, size and shape may vary.
- Fingertip Grippers Increase in overall performance by 5 to 15%, whether it is throwing, catching or shooting athletic balls. It surpasses the discomfort and dexterity of athletic gloves by giving the hand the freedom to breathe as well as the natural feeling of the hand.
- This invention relates to an adhesive film made of adhesive rubber/lambskin tips, which are placed at the tips of the fingers. More specifically, this invention relates to adhesive film on the back of the rubber/lambskin tips.
- the adhesive film contains anti-water or anti-sweat properties that will keep the adhesive from slipping off of the skin's surface.
- Color may be transparent for particular sporting events like baseball which has restrictions
- Adhesive on the back should be able to sustain sweat and durability of athletic sports. Small holes may be put in place to give the finger a place to breathe.
- the Fingertip Grippers should have the same texture or feeling that an individual has when they wash their hands and rub their fingers together.
Abstract
An adhesive film for rubber adhesive tips in which an adhesive coat is on the back surface of rubber or lambskin fabric, this surface is used for better gripping and/or releasing in athletic sports. It is used to increase the overall performance by 5 to 15%, while playing athletic sports. It surpasses the discomfort and dexterity of athletic gloves, giving the hand the freedom to breath as well as natural feeling of throwing or gripping. Sweat and moisture are major factors in why many balls are thrown inaccurately. Many athletes have small hands and cannot get a good grip on athletic balls. Some examples are as follows:
Gives pitchers better gripping and control of pitches, more accurate release points
Gives a football player better grip and more accurate release points
Gives a basketball player better grip and better, more accurate release points
Description
- I came up with this idea of the Fingertip Grippers as a kid in summer camp after I tried to grip a basketball and hold it. Since my hands were small, I was not able to do so. I thought of the fingertip grippers so that those athletes in all sports could grip whatever ball they were playing with.
- The Fingertip Grippers are adhesive liners made of a combination of materials such as: rubber, lambskin, cowhide or natural skin. There will also be an adhesive compound that will bond the Fingertip Grippers and the fingertips. The adhesive compound will be made of a similar adhesive to what is used on bandages. They will be applied to the fingertips, primarily the three fingers that are located between the thumb and pinky finger.
- The Fingertip Grippers will be used in athletics sports such as basketball, baseball and football. As athletes play sports, there are frequent balls that are dropped, slip or get away because of sweaty palms or fingertips. The Fingertip Grippers provide a solution to this problem. They will improve an athlete's accuracy by 15% overall. After years of playing these sports on the playing fields, I have found that this new technology could prove very useful. For today's super athletes, who are usually judged as being perfectionist, it could very well help them be even better athletes.
- Testing is still in the progressive stages, but preliminary testing has proven that Fingertip Grippers are very effective.
- It makes a difference when playing with a wet versus a dry ball. Fingertip Grippers prevent wet balls from slipping and gives you even better control over dry balls. The body temperature does not affect the grip while wearing Fingertip Grippers. You have the same accurate release in a wet or dry hand environment. It also provides the ability to hold onto the ball in adverse weather.
- The ingredients of the adhesive may contain such ingredients as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and the like, which are used in many backing sheets of adhesive films that are used for bandages. They will contain holes, which will allow air to keep the palm tips free from perspiration. Many athletes concentrate on their bodies to give them the edge to be a superior athlete. The adhesive tips give the athletes more of an advantage. It gives the athlete that has small hands the ability to have a better grip and solves the problem that most athletes face when their hands become sweaty and they cannot grip the ball. The Fingertip Grippers helps to prevent callus and blisters from forming on fingers. Moreover, it addresses the discomfort and dexterity issues of leather gloves, which does not allow the hand to breathe well.
- The invention relates to a process of producing an adhesive film, which is coated on one side and has the rubber/lambskin on the other.
- Color, size and shape may vary.
- Brief Description:
- Fingertip Grippers: Increase in overall performance by 5 to 15%, whether it is throwing, catching or shooting athletic balls. It surpasses the discomfort and dexterity of athletic gloves by giving the hand the freedom to breathe as well as the natural feeling of the hand.
- Functions 1-5: Pressure Points (increases athletes gripping with any athletic balls)
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Function - Detailed Description:
- This invention relates to an adhesive film made of adhesive rubber/lambskin tips, which are placed at the tips of the fingers. More specifically, this invention relates to adhesive film on the back of the rubber/lambskin tips. The adhesive film contains anti-water or anti-sweat properties that will keep the adhesive from slipping off of the skin's surface.
- Crosslink design for better gripping of athletic balls
- Shape and size may vary based on individual hands
- Color may be transparent for particular sporting events like baseball which has restrictions
- Adhesive on the back should be able to sustain sweat and durability of athletic sports. Small holes may be put in place to give the finger a place to breathe. The Fingertip Grippers should have the same texture or feeling that an individual has when they wash their hands and rub their fingers together.
Claims (15)
1. Advanced composition of rubber which adsorbs moisture and provides a superior grip
2. Gripability and feel creates a soft feel
3. Thermal-bonded rubber for better grip on ball
4. Gives the user a feel for a sense of control
5. Unlike gloves, Fingertip Grippers give you durability, comfort, feel and size
6. Most companies create a ball for the hand, now the hand can compliment the ball
7. The invention relates in process of producing adhesive tape
8. Elastic adhesive with air woven rubber/leather fabric
9. An adhesive strip that has a flexible surface that is water-resistant and anti-static. The adhesive strip is coated on one side with a crosslink flexible fabric.
10. Single adhesive composition on back, can also be anti-static that can resist static change. It has a coated latex adhesive with less water components that help to aid in a stronger adhesive if an athlete sweats while playing sports.
11. The elimination of moisture in the adhesive composition leads to a superior adhesive bond with the skin.
12. Adhesive resin film on back of rubber, which greatly increases the adhesive bond with the skin.
13. Crosslink adhesive liner
14. Fingertip Gripper contains holes in strip for breathability and release of moisture.
15. The weight of fingertip grippers is very low and the grip is very firm.
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Cited By (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20060185058A1 (en) * | 2005-02-07 | 2006-08-24 | Mcgough Charles B | Football glove |
| US20080018123A1 (en) * | 2006-07-18 | 2008-01-24 | Cox Elizabeth S | Finger tip grip |
| US20080229477A1 (en) * | 2007-03-22 | 2008-09-25 | Mcgough Charles B | Football glove for quarterbacks |
| US20110041235A1 (en) * | 2009-08-21 | 2011-02-24 | Harris Patrick J | Sports Glove |
| US20130060183A1 (en) * | 2011-09-02 | 2013-03-07 | John Cuevas Ramirez | Attachable grip enhancers and uses and methods of said enhancers |
| US20130089636A1 (en) * | 2010-06-11 | 2013-04-11 | Yulian Patzelt | Eating utensil and dispenser for providing eating utensils, and use of a sheet structure replicating the "salt cellar" origami game as an eating utensil |
| US20130091613A1 (en) * | 2011-10-13 | 2013-04-18 | Steven D. Meltzner | Digit tip protection device |
| US20150029153A1 (en) * | 2010-05-29 | 2015-01-29 | Touchtips Llc | Electrically conductive device to be applied to a portion of a glove for use with touch screen device |
| USD827245S1 (en) * | 2017-11-07 | 2018-09-04 | Lanny L. Johnson | Glove having contrasting region |
| US20220389296A1 (en) * | 2021-06-08 | 2022-12-08 | Chadwick James Bender | Adhesive anti-slip pad |
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| US3228033A (en) * | 1963-03-18 | 1966-01-11 | Ames Rudolph | Finger guard |
| US3248112A (en) * | 1963-12-19 | 1966-04-26 | Carl R Metzger | Bowling aid |
| US3343177A (en) * | 1965-12-22 | 1967-09-26 | Albert C Bellamy | Archer's finger protectors |
| US4733410A (en) * | 1986-05-12 | 1988-03-29 | Glotkin Ruth E | Finger cot construction |
| US4751747A (en) * | 1986-06-24 | 1988-06-21 | Janice Banks | Finger and thumb heat protector |
| US5348153A (en) * | 1992-08-28 | 1994-09-20 | Cole William L | Disposable individual gelled instant toothbrush |
| US5577272A (en) * | 1995-05-30 | 1996-11-26 | Fisher; Odis C. | Finger sleeves |
| US5991926A (en) * | 1998-04-23 | 1999-11-30 | Lakusiewicz; Ronald J. | Elastomeric glove with silicone coating |
| US6243868B1 (en) * | 1998-10-01 | 2001-06-12 | Ernest Wanzenried | Finger tip protectors |
| US6402211B1 (en) * | 2001-03-09 | 2002-06-11 | Michael Chapman | Thumb protector |
| US6647549B2 (en) * | 2000-04-06 | 2003-11-18 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Finger glove |
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| US911838A (en) * | 1907-09-30 | 1909-02-09 | Ary V Napier | Press-feeder's finger-stall. |
| US942003A (en) * | 1909-04-02 | 1909-11-30 | Joseph G Marsh | Finger-pad. |
| US1109796A (en) * | 1913-12-27 | 1914-09-08 | John F Sills | Finger-protector. |
| US1257846A (en) * | 1916-02-08 | 1918-02-26 | Jean C Gregory | Finger-shield. |
| US1261706A (en) * | 1917-05-25 | 1918-04-02 | James B Condley | Finger attachment. |
| US1980635A (en) * | 1931-06-05 | 1934-11-13 | William R Rasmussen | Thumb guard |
| US2075681A (en) * | 1935-08-02 | 1937-03-30 | Welker Harry Logue | Dental cleaning and massage device |
| US2129496A (en) * | 1937-09-04 | 1938-09-06 | Hollingsworth Alice | Fingernail protector for switchboard operators |
| US2351906A (en) * | 1942-06-13 | 1944-06-20 | Irwin W Millard | Finger guard |
| US2379624A (en) * | 1944-05-10 | 1945-07-03 | Sun Rubber Co | Finger guard |
| US2389831A (en) * | 1944-05-11 | 1945-11-27 | Samuel J Welsh | Prophylactic sheath or envelope |
| US2462208A (en) * | 1945-07-11 | 1949-02-22 | Myron T Cole | Finger cot |
| US2717799A (en) * | 1952-12-02 | 1955-09-13 | Translon Company | Plastic finger pad or cot |
| US3228033A (en) * | 1963-03-18 | 1966-01-11 | Ames Rudolph | Finger guard |
| US3248112A (en) * | 1963-12-19 | 1966-04-26 | Carl R Metzger | Bowling aid |
| US3343177A (en) * | 1965-12-22 | 1967-09-26 | Albert C Bellamy | Archer's finger protectors |
| US4733410A (en) * | 1986-05-12 | 1988-03-29 | Glotkin Ruth E | Finger cot construction |
| US4751747A (en) * | 1986-06-24 | 1988-06-21 | Janice Banks | Finger and thumb heat protector |
| US5348153A (en) * | 1992-08-28 | 1994-09-20 | Cole William L | Disposable individual gelled instant toothbrush |
| US5577272A (en) * | 1995-05-30 | 1996-11-26 | Fisher; Odis C. | Finger sleeves |
| US5991926A (en) * | 1998-04-23 | 1999-11-30 | Lakusiewicz; Ronald J. | Elastomeric glove with silicone coating |
| US6243868B1 (en) * | 1998-10-01 | 2001-06-12 | Ernest Wanzenried | Finger tip protectors |
| US6647549B2 (en) * | 2000-04-06 | 2003-11-18 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Finger glove |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20060185058A1 (en) * | 2005-02-07 | 2006-08-24 | Mcgough Charles B | Football glove |
| US20080018123A1 (en) * | 2006-07-18 | 2008-01-24 | Cox Elizabeth S | Finger tip grip |
| US20080229477A1 (en) * | 2007-03-22 | 2008-09-25 | Mcgough Charles B | Football glove for quarterbacks |
| US20110041235A1 (en) * | 2009-08-21 | 2011-02-24 | Harris Patrick J | Sports Glove |
| US20150029153A1 (en) * | 2010-05-29 | 2015-01-29 | Touchtips Llc | Electrically conductive device to be applied to a portion of a glove for use with touch screen device |
| US20130089636A1 (en) * | 2010-06-11 | 2013-04-11 | Yulian Patzelt | Eating utensil and dispenser for providing eating utensils, and use of a sheet structure replicating the "salt cellar" origami game as an eating utensil |
| US20130060183A1 (en) * | 2011-09-02 | 2013-03-07 | John Cuevas Ramirez | Attachable grip enhancers and uses and methods of said enhancers |
| US20130091613A1 (en) * | 2011-10-13 | 2013-04-18 | Steven D. Meltzner | Digit tip protection device |
| US8769714B2 (en) * | 2011-10-13 | 2014-07-08 | Steven D. Meltzner | Digit tip protection device |
| USD827245S1 (en) * | 2017-11-07 | 2018-09-04 | Lanny L. Johnson | Glove having contrasting region |
| USD852458S1 (en) | 2017-11-07 | 2019-07-02 | Lanny L. Johnson | Glove having contrasting region |
| US20220389296A1 (en) * | 2021-06-08 | 2022-12-08 | Chadwick James Bender | Adhesive anti-slip pad |
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Legal Events
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| STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
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