Apparel – Hand or arm coverings – Gloves
Reexamination Certificate
2001-01-16
2001-08-28
Lindsey, Rodney M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Hand or arm coverings
Gloves
C002S161100, C482S105000, C084S468000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279163
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to gloves and apparatus for strengthening the hand and fingers and, more particularly, to a practice glove and practice method for training in the playing of musical instruments.
2. Description of the Related Art
In the related art, a common sight during a baseball game is that of the oncoming batter swinging a bat around with donut-shaped weights on it. This practice not only helps condition and loosen muscles before batting, it also gives the illusion of a lighter bat when the weights are removed. Thus when the batter does bat, hopefully he or she will be able to swing the bat quicker and more precisely due to its perceived weight decrease. This practice could be useful in any task that requires a quickness in speed.
One of these tasks is the playing of a musical instrument in which hand and finger quickness play an important part, such as the playing of a piano, a drum set, or any stringed instrument or horn. However the task of weight conditioning one's hand or finger area is extremely difficult do to the smallness of size.
A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention; however, the following references were considered related.
The following patents disclose an exerciser for the finger, hand, wrist, and forearm.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,768,710 issued in the name of Williams; and
U.S. Pat. No. 4,455,019 issued in the name of Harris.
The following patents describe a weighted exercising glove:
U.S. Pat. No. 5,468,200 issued in the name of Hoffman;
U.S. Pat. No. 4,923,418 issued in the name of Hoffman;
U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,433 issued in the name of Walker et al.;
U.S. Pat. No. 4,368,883 issued in the name of Tiktin; and
U.S. Pat. No. 4,253,660 issued in the name of Tiktin.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,004,227 issued in the name of Hoffman discloses an exercise apparatus for strapping weights to a user's hands.
The following patents describe an orthopedic exercising device:
U.S. Pat. No. 4,830,360 issued in the name of Carr, Jr.; and
U.S. Pat. No. 3,231,910 issued in the name of Tegland
Consequently, a need has been felt for providing an apparatus and method by which hands and fingers can be strengthened and toned by the strategic placement of weights.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved apparatus for strengthening the hand and fingers.
It is a feature of the present invention to provide an improved practice glove and practice method for training in the playing of musical instruments.
Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of gloves with integral weights on the back of the hand and on the back of the fingers is disclosed. Appearing like pair of conventional gloves, integral weights are sewn into the glove on the back of the hand as well on the back of each finger near the base of the fingernail. One would wear the gloves while performing everyday tasks and/or while practicing musical instruments that rely heavily on finger movements such as a piano, drums, a stringed instrument or any type of horn. Not only will the invention provide muscle strengthening, but when removed immediately before a performance, they will give the user the perception of lighter hands resulting in quicker hand movement and increased dexterity.
The use of the present invention allows users the ability to strengthen their hand and finger muscles in a quick, easy and effective manner so that increased dexterity and speed can be realized when playing a musical instrument.
An advantage of the present invention is that its use increases strength and dexterity of hand and finger muscles.
Other advantages of the present invention is that its use develops stamina, provides for better timing, and helps users to play faster.
Similarly, the present invention may also help typists or others engaged in dexterous repetitive motions.
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Hale Christopher L.
Hale Melissa G.
Gugliotta John D.
Lindsey Rodney M.
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