Palmar type anterior thumb support for use in a glove and a glov

Details Palmar type anterior thumb support for use in a glove and a glov Palmar type anterior thumb support for use in a glove and a glov

1994-08-22

1996-10-08

Vanatta, Amy B.

Apparel

Guard or protector

Hand or arm

2 20, 2 21, 21611, A41D 1308, A41D 1310

Patent

active

055618561

ABSTRACT:
A palmar anterior thumb support for use with a glove or mitten includes a molded thermoplastic insert which extends distal of the wrist on the palmar side of the hand and the thumb. The support covers substantially all of the palm of the hand and substantially all of the palmar side of the thumb. The palm portion of the support is contoured to maintain a correct web space between the thumb and the index finger. The thumb portion of the support is contoured to support the palmar side of the thumb and is provided with two or more upstanding extensions or tabs for laterally supporting the thumb. At least one of the tabs preferably extends partially onto the dorsal side of the hand in the web space between the thumb and the index finger. The palmar support supports not only the thumb, but the CMC, MP, and IP joints and is more comfortable than a dorsal support. The anterior thumb support according to the invention is preferably sewn into the space between fabric layers of a glove and is sized to fit hands of a particular glove size. A glove incorporating the anterior thumb support according to the invention maintains the support in the proper location on the palmar side of the user's hand.

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