Vibration reducing golf glove

Abstract

A vibration reducing golf glove, which includes a front panel for covering the inner portion of a wearer's hand and fingers, a thumb section for covering the wearer's thumb which is coupled to the front panel, and a back panel for covering the outer portion of a wearer's hand and fingers. Vibration reducing thick leather is coupled independently to the front panel at the palm, thumb and finger areas for reducing the degree of vibration. As a result, the vibration reducing golf glove provides a reduction in the vibration and shock transmitted to the wearer's and at the time a shock or vibration is applied to the outer surface of the glove.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention is generally directed to the design of a golf glove and, in particular, to an improved golf glove which will reduce the vibration, shock and jarring caused by striking a golf ball.[0002]Players of sports in which there is a moment of impact between a club, bat or racquet with a ball incur violent vibrations that are transmitted through their hands and up their arms. For people suffering from “tennis elbow”, “golfer's elbow”, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other afflictions of the joints, tendons, muscles and bones, these vibrations and shock can be excruciatingly painful, can create further damage and can even cause them to abandon their sport.[0003]For example, many older golfers cannot play a full game because of their disabilities and have a need for a glove which cushions the shocks and jarring of ball striking.[0004]Many attempts have been made to cushion these vibrations through the addition of conventional shock absorbing ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a vibration reducing sports glove that includes a palm panel, thumb panel, back panel, and vibration reducing pad means. The vibration reducing pad means includes at least one panel of a natural air-filled hollow interior leather. The invention also includes a method of assembling the glove by tanning the basic outer glove and inner shock resistant pads in critical, shock absorbent regions. The vibration reducing glove provides improved vibration reduction without negatively affecting the feel of the club through the glove. It can be used in industrial applications that require a good sense of feel through the glove and cannot tolerate thick vibration reducing padding. The invention also protects the vibration reducing pads between adjacent layers of leather or other material so that the vibration reducing characteristics of the pads are not deteriorated.

Problems solved by technology

For people suffering from “tennis elbow”, “golfer's elbow”, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other afflictions of the joints, tendons, muscles and bones, these vibrations and shock can be excruciatingly painful, can create further damage and can even cause them to abandon their sport.

None of these have succeeded commercially because of their functional problems.

To absorb the vibrations, the materials applied have been bulky, heavy, hot to wear and stiff, all factors which inhibit a player's performance and enjoyment.

In addition to the discomfort associated with these materials there is a substantial loss of feel for the golf glove, bat or racquet which interferes with participation in the sport.

Bulk, thick or stiff materials undermine the utility of the glove.

Furthermore, the United States Golf Association sets rules for equipment “legal” for tournament play and any glove with artificially added padding is disqualified.

In addition, many older players suffer from arthritis in their hands and fingers and shy away from firmly gripping their club, racquet or bat which diminishes their performance.

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