Apparel – Hand or arm coverings – Gloves
Reexamination Certificate
2000-08-09
2001-08-07
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Hand or arm coverings
Gloves
C002S161100, C002S162000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06269487
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of sports equipment, and more particularly, a glove specifically designed for use by a tennis player.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Gloves have been used to play various sports including golf and baseball. These gloves are primarily designed to improve the grip on a golf club or bat and to prevent the club or bat from slipping from the user's hands. Baseball gloves are also designed to absorb vibrations and therefore, are well padded in the palm area. However, there is no glove specifically designed for the tennis player, who requires completely different skills and disciplines. The present invention relates to such a glove.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, a glove is designed to not only increase the grip on a tennis racket, but one in which the wrist is maintained in relatively unflexed condition, so when the ball hits the racket, the return is straight and true. This is accomplished by providing a fabric palm and finger portion of the glove which is flexible and includes a roughened palm portion for increased gripping action and contact with the racket handle, but a relatively stiff wrist cover portion integral with the palm portion for precluding pivoting or flexure of the wrist.
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Schryver Barbara E.
Upham Susan C.
Brufsky Allen D.
Calvert John J.
Moran Katherine
Schryver Barbara E.
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