GOLF GLOVE WITH AIRFLOW VENTS

Abstract

A golf glove comprising a front section and a back section comprising of leather, cotton or synthetic material, substantially covering the front and back of the hand, a vent 104 covered with a mesh 206 positioned between the thumb and the index finger, and an open vent 306 in the knuckle region of the back section resulting in exposing the knuckles.

Claims

1. A golf glove comprising; a front section and a back section comprising a fabric including leather, cotton or synthetic material, said front section and said back section being configured to substantially cover a front and back of a person's hand; a first vent covered with a mesh being positioned between a thumb and an index finger; a second vent in a knuckle region of the back section being configured to expose knuckles of the person's hand.

2-4. (canceled)

5. The golf glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first vent is stitched to the fabric.

6. The golf glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mesh is made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible or ductile materials.

7. The golf glove claimed as in claim 1, wherein the mesh is attached to the first vent by adhesives.

8. The golf glove claimed as in claim 1, wherein the second vent is covered with a mesh comprising connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible or ductile materials.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The foregoing and further objects, features and advantages of the present subject matter will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals are used to represent like elements.

[0017] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter, and are therefore, not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the subject matter may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a view of the golf glove with the position of the vent with the mesh covering positioned between the thumb and the index finger.

[0019] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the vent with the mesh in the glove.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a view of the vent on the knuckles section of the golf glove.

[0021] FIG. 4 is an illustration of a clenched hand similar to when a golf club is gripped.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following presents a detailed description of various embodiments of the present subject matter with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] The embodiments of the present subject matter are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present subject matter is not limited to these embodiments which are only provided to explain more dearly the present subject matter to a person skilled in the art of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals are used to indicate like components.

[0024] The specification may refer to an, one, different or some embodiment(s) in several locations. This does not necessarily imply that each such reference is to the same embodiment(s), or that the feature only applies to a single embodiment. Single features of different embodiments may also be combined to provide other embodiments.

[0025] As used hereto, the singular forms a, an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless expressly stated otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms includes, comprises, including and/or comprising when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being attached or connected or coupled or mounted to another element, it can be directly attached or connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. As used herein, the term and/or includes any and all combinations and arrangements of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] The figures depict a simplified structure only showing some elements and functional entities, all being logical units whose implementation may differ from what is shown.

[0027] FIG. 1 shows the golf glove with the vent mesh positioned between the thumb and index finger. This view is the side view of the glove so we can see the vent position on the golf glove. The vent 104 is positioned between the thumb and index finger so that any remaining air in the palm area of the golf glove can exit from this vent creating a vacuum like effect. For illustration purposes only, the vent 104 is shown in an oval shape. The vent 104 may have an oval, round, square or any other kind of shape and not limited to any kind of particular shape. The position of the vent is clearly defined to be between the thumb and index finger but there may be no restrictions on the kind of shape of the vent. The vent may be stitched onto the fabric of the golf glove. The vent outer walls may also have enhanced stitching to help the vent retain its shape when worn. The vent 104 may be covered with a mesh made of flexible or ductile materials. The vent may help the flow of air through the mesh from the golf glove.

[0028] The vent 104 may allow the flow of air from the golf glove allowing any remaining air in the palm section of the golf glove to flow out of the glove when the golf club is gripped, creating a vacuum like effect inside the golf glove. It may be very important for the player to grip the golf club correctly in order to avoid slipping of any section of the golf glove from golf club. Any area of the golf glove which has air bubbles or air pockets inside the glove when the golf club is gripped, may result in reduced friction between the hand and the golf glove and hence reduce the gripping power on the golf club. In order for enhanced grip, the golf glove and inside of the palm should act as one body to grip the golf club. The palm area of the human hand is shaped in a certain way that it is not flat but has many contours in the shape of the palm, making it further difficult to have a glove that fits exactly right. This invention aims at reading towards the goal of giving a better fit into the golf glove by creating a vacuum type effect. With a natural vacuum like fit, the fabric of the golf glove may fit into the contours of the palm better.

[0029] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the vent of 104 from FIG. 1. 204 is an exploded view of the vent 104 from FIG 1. 206 is a view of the mesh covering the vent. The mesh may allow the flow of air through it when the glove is worn and the club is gripped. The mesh 206 of the vent may be made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible or ductile materials. Therefore, making the mesh breathable & allow the easy flow of air in and out of the glove. The mesh may have any design & the stands of fiber or other material may be bonded together in any particular fashion and not restricted to any particular design. The strands of the mesh may be bonded vertically, horizontally or in random order to form a mesh that may allow airflow through it. The mesh 206 may be stitched or attached to the vent by the use of adhesives etc. and not restricted to any particular mode of attachment.

[0030] FIG. 3 is a view of the golf glove with the open vent in the knuckles section of the golf glove. FIG 3 is a top view or front view of the golf glove which shows the knuckles section of the glove. The inside palm cannot be seen in this figure unlike FIG. 1 which shows the palm section & the inside section of the golf glove. 308 shows the open vent in the knuckles section of the golf glove. The open vent 308 may be of any shape of a rectangle, oval, symmetrical or asymmetrical etc. covering the knuckles section of the golf glove. The oval shape of the vent 303 is only for illustration purpose and the shape of the open vent need not be confined to this particular shape.

[0031] The vent 308 may ease the pressure off the knuckles when the golf club is gripped, when a golf club is gripped wearing a glove, a stretching force is created on the knuckles section as that is the area which needs to stretch substantially when a golf club is gripped. The open vent 308 may allow the player to grip the golf club with less pressure on the knuckles. This decreased pressure may help the player to focus the energy on gripping the golf club property. Additionally, this decreased pressure may also be helpful for players with joint pains of the knuckles. Preferably, the size of the open vent should be as such that all or some portion of the player's knuckles may be visible. The size of the open vent may change with the size of the glove, as different size versions of the glove may be required in order to cater to different hand sizes of players. However, even though the size of the open vent 308 may change with the different size versions of the glove, the knuckles of the player would always be visible from the open vent.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a front view of the golf glove which mimics the action when the golf club is gripped. 404 shows the outward flow of air from the open vent 204 of FIG. 2. Some or most of the remaining air may be dispensed from the golf glove when the glove is clenched or golf club is gripped. When the golf club is gripped or the hand is clenched for the same, the area inside the golf glove is reduced which may allow the trapped air to flow out from this open vent 404. FIG. 4 is a side view of the golf glove hence the vent shown in 404 is for illustration purpose of the airflow from the vent 404.

[0033] When the golf club is gripped, 408 shows the open vent where the knuckles of the player are visible. As 408 may be able to illustrate, the knuckles section is easily flexed by having an open vent 408 allowing the knuckles to be freely flexed through the open vent, whereby reduced pressure may be applied on the knuckles of the player. The open vent 408 may allow a better flow of energy of the hand in order to grip the golf club better.

[0034] The present inventions aims at giving the golf player maximum grip on the golf club with the help of the golf glove. The Invention aims at increasing grip along with providing comfort to the player.

[0035] The presented invention may also help the player to effectively grip the golf club without exerting pressure on the knuckles section and allowing the energy to be used to productively grip the golf club. The invention also aims at making the golf glove so as to say i.e. second skin for the player. The glove fit should be such that the skin and glove material feel as one body and help the player to grip the club more effectively. Further, the open vent would help a wet glove to dry quicker when not worn.

[0036] The present inventions additionally hopes to help player who may have joint pains in the knuckles by reducing the stretching pressure on the joints of the knuckles. All the benefits of this present invention are aimed at improving the grip on the golf club but still retaining the comfort for the player as the golf glove is worn for a fairly large duration during a golf game.