Apparatus for Warming Appendages During Outdoor Activities

Abstract

The invention comprises a device and method for warming hands during a sporting or athletic activity particularly those requiring a rod-shaped tool such as a pom-pom, hiking pole, golf club, or the like. The device may be formed of flexible material with a pocket to hold a heating or cooling element. A mating means may be used to attach the device to the handle of the rod-shaped tool.

Description

[0001]The following application is an application for patent under 35 USC 111 (a). It claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 623,491 on Jan. 29, 2018 of common inventorship and ownership.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This disclosure relates to the field of outdoor activities but may be more precisely defined as maintaining comfort of appendages and digits, specifically hands and fingers, during athletic or sporting activities. These athletic activities may include but are not limited to those wherein a tool or instrument, in the form of a rod or shaft, is used for the activity. The rod or shaft for instance may take the form of a pom pom handle, hiking pole, ski pole, golf club, fishing pole, or the like.BACKGROUND[0003]In outdoor or sporting activities performed in cold weather, it may be hard to maintain warmth of appendages, especially hands and fingers. This may be especially challenging when a certain uniform is required and warm attire, capable of maintaining warmth ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a device that can be attached to a sports tool or accessory, such as a pole or club, to warm or cool the user's hands during activities that require a rod-shaped tool. The device consists of a flexible material with a pocket for holding a warming or cooling element. The pocket can be attached to the sports tool, and the ends of the device can be fixed together using snaps or Velcro. The device can be made in one continuous piece of flexible material or fitted onto the sports tool using these attachment means. The technical effects of the invention are that it allows the user's hands to be warm or cool while using a rod-shaped tool, providing greater comfort and improved performance during sports activities.

Problems solved by technology

In outdoor or sporting activities performed in cold weather, it may be hard to maintain warmth of appendages, especially hands and fingers.

This may be especially challenging when a certain uniform is required and warm attire, capable of maintaining warmth of the appendages and hands, is not appropriate, desired, or available to the person performing the sport or activity.

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