GLOVE

Abstract

A glove configured to provide protection for a wearer's hand wherein the glove of the present invention includes extension members wherein the extension members are operable to assist a wearer in handling of small objects such as but not limited to screws. The glove of the present invention includes conventional finger portions wherein secured to the upper surface of the finger portions are extension members. The extension members have a width generally equal to the finger portion and are configured to have a section thereof extend beyond the end of the finger portion. The extension member is manufactured from a rigid material and in a preferred embodiment can include a curved end segment. An embodiment is provided wherein the extension member is releasably secured to a receiving member wherein the receiving member is secured to the upper surface of the finger portion.

Claims

1. A glove configured to cover a wearer's hand wherein the glove comprises: a palm portion, said palm portion covering a palm of the wearer's hand; a cuff member, said cuff member extending downward from said palm portion; five finger portions, said five finger portions integrally formed with the palm portion opposite the cuff member, said five finger portions configured to receive fingers of the wearer's hand therein, said finger portions having an upper surface; and at least one extension member, said at least one extension member being secured to the upper surface of a finger portion, said at least one extension member having a portion thereof extending beyond an end of the finger portion.

2. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one extension member has a width equal to that of a width of the finger portion.

3. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand as recited in claim 2, wherein the at least one extension member is planar in manner.

4. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand as recited in claim 3, wherein the at least one extension member has a curved end segment distal to the end of the finger portion.

5. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand as recited in claim 4, wherein the extension member is manufactured from a rigid material.

6. A glove configured to cover a wearer's hand and provide an ability to grasp and manipulate small objects while wearing the glove wherein the glove comprises: a palm portion, said palm portion covering a palm of the wearer's hand; a cuff member, said cuff member extending downward from said palm portion; five finger portions, said five finger portions integrally formed with the palm portion opposite the cuff member, said five finger portions configured to receive fingers of the wearer's hand therein, said finger portions having an upper surface; at least one receiving member, said at least one receiving member being secured to the upper surface of the finger portion, said at least one receiving member having a void; and at least one extension member, said at least one extension member being releasably secured to the at least one receiving member, said at least one extension member having a first end and a second end, said first end being mateably shaped with the void of the at least one receiving member so as to be inserted therein, said at least one extension member having a portion thereof extending beyond an end of the finger portion.

7. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand and provide an ability to grasp and manipulate small objects while wearing the glove as recited in claim 6, wherein the second end of the at least one extension member has a magnetic portion.

8. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand and provide an ability to grasp and manipulate small objects while wearing the glove as recited in claim 7, wherein said second end of the at least one extension member is curved in form.

9. The glove configured to cover a wearer's hand and provide an ability to grasp and manipulate small objects while wearing the glove as recited in claim 8, wherein said at least one extension member is manufactured from a rigid material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a glove 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

[0020] It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms a, an and the include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to an element is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word or should be understood as having the definition of a logical or rather than that of a logical exclusive or unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0021] References to one embodiment, an embodiment, exemplary embodiments, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

[0022] Referring in particular the Figures submitted as a part hereof, the glove 100 includes a palm portion 10, finger portions 15 and cuff member 20. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the palm portion 10, finger portions 15 and cuff member 20 are manufactured from suitable durable materials and is assembled utilizing conventional techniques such as but not limited to stitching or chemical adhesion. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the glove 100 could be provided in alternate sizes, colors and be manufactured from different materials suitable for an intended application.

[0023] The glove 100 includes extension member 30. Extension member 30 is operably coupled to the upper surface of the finger portion 15. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be secured to the finger portion 15 utilizing various suitable mechanical and/or chemical techniques. The extension member 30 includes a section 32 that extends beyond end 16 of the finger portion 15. Section 32 extends beyond end 16 and in a preferred embodiment section 32 has a curved end segment 34. The extension member 30 is planar in manner having a width generally equal to that of the finger portion 15. Employing a width generally equal to that of the finger portion 15 provides improved manipulation of the extension member 30 and as such any article that the wearer of the glove 100 is grabbing or manipulating with the extension member 30. While the embodiment of the extension member 30 includes curved end segment 34 in the preferred embodiment, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be provided without the curved end segment 34.

[0024] While the glove 100 is illustrated herein as having an extension member 30 on two finger portions 15, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the glove 100 could have the extension member 30 formed on only one finger portion 15 or all of the finger portions 15. Furthermore, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be provided in alternate lengths so as to extend beyond end 16 in various distances. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the curved end segment 34 could have a portion thereof manufactured from a magnetic material in order to assist in handling objects such as but not limited to screws or bolts.

[0025] Illustrated herein in FIG. 2, the extension member 30 is operably coupled to receiving member 40. In this configuration, the extension member 30 is releasably secured in the void 47 of the receiving member 40 wherein the receiving member 40 is permanently secured to the upper surface of the finger portion 15. The receiving member 40 is manufactured from a rigid durable material and is secured to the finger portion 15 utilizing suitable techniques such as but not limited to mechanical elements and/or chemical adhesion. The receiving member 40 is mateably shaped with the extension member 30 in order to receive and secure a portion of the extension member 30. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the receiving member 40 could be provided in various alternate shapes in order to releasably secure a portion of the extension member 30. By way of example but not limitation, the receiving member 40 could be hexagonal in shape in order to receive a base portion of an extension member 30 that is hexagonal in shape.

[0026] While not particularly illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could be provided in numerous alternate embodiments configured to perform specific activities or provide added features. By way of example but not limitation, the extension member 30 could have a small LED light superposed on the upper surface thereof. Additionally, the curved end segment 34 could be provided with a computer stylus tip secured thereto. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the extension member 30 could have integrated thereinto a bottle opener or a cutting slot wherein the cutting slot is formed in the side edge of the extension member 30.

[0027] In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.