Apparel – Hand or arm coverings – Gloves
Patent
1996-06-10
1997-11-18
Vanatta, Amy B.
Apparel
Hand or arm coverings
Gloves
21616, 2168, A41D 1900
Patent
active
056874243
ABSTRACT:
An improved hand covering is provided of the type having an index finger stall, a thumb stall, a dorsal portion and a palm portion. The hand covering is provided with at least one index finger covering having an upper portion, an arching transition section to a lower portion, and a ridge formed at the union of the upper and lower portion. The index finger covering is dimensioned to resemble a human index finger tip. A thumb covering may also be provided which has an upper section, an arching transition section to a lower portion, and a ridge formed at the union of the upper and lower portion. The thumb covering is dimensioned to resemble a human thumb tip. The hand covering provides a wearer with improved dexterity and tactility, thereby, allowing the wearer, for example, to pick up or manipulate small objects and perform fine motor skill movements.
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Genco, Jr. Victor M.
Vanatta Amy B.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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