Thumb protection device

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1999-03-12

2000-08-15

Calvert, John J.

Apparel

Guard or protector

Hand or arm

2 16, 21611, 2167, A41D 1308, A61F 537

Patent

active

061016284

ABSTRACT:
The hand wrap according to the present invention dampens vibration and absorbs shock transmitted from a power tool to a thumb region of a hand. The hand wrap includes first and second elongated strips. The thumb ends of the strips are attached together and form a thumb pocket for receiving the thumb of the hand. The wrap ends of the strips wrap around a portion of the hand so as to secure the hand wrap to the hand with the aid of a releasable fastener located on one of the strips. A viscoelastic pad is disposed within the thumb pocket. A retaining layer is positioned over at least a portion of the viscoelastic pad and is attached to at least one of the strips for retaining the viscoelastic pad within the thumb pocket. The viscoelastic pad is preferably a continuous pad with a top region for positioning near the upper thumb knuckle and a bottom end for extending over a substantial portion of a thenar section of the palm.

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