ICE TRACTION GLOVE

Abstract

An ice traction device can include a glove having at least a palm portion; a first finger portion attached to the palm portion; and a thumb portion attached to the palm portion; a plurality of metal rivets; and a plurality of plates attached to the glove, the plurality of plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet; a second plate attached to the first finger portion by at least a second metal rivet; and a third plate attached to the thumb portion by at least a third metal rivet; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first tapered end portion positioned outside the glove; the second metal rivet has a second tapered end portion positioned outside the glove; and the third metal rivet has a third tapered end portion positioned outside the glove.

Claims

1. An ice traction device, comprising: a glove that includes: a palm portion that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm of a user; a first finger portion attached to the palm portion, the first finger portion being constructed and arranged to cover at least a first finger of the user; and a thumb portion attached to the palm portion, the thumb portion being constructed and arranged to cover at least a thumb of the user; a plurality of metal rivets; and a plurality of plates attached to the glove, the plurality of plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; a second plate attached to the first finger portion by at least a second metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; and a third plate attached to the thumb portion by at least a third metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first head portion positioned inside the glove, the first metal rivet has a first shank portion extending through a first hole in the glove and a second hole in the first plate; the first metal rivet has a first end portion positioned outside the glove, the first end portion being tapered and formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet, the first end portion including a first sharp edge; the second metal rivet has a second head portion positioned inside the glove; the second metal rivet has a second shank portion extending through a third hole in the glove and a fourth hole in the second plate; the second metal rivet has a second end portion positioned outside the glove, the second end portion being tapered and formed by cutting off at least a second part of a second body portion from the second metal rivet, the second end portion including a second sharp edge; the third metal rivet has a third head portion positioned inside the glove; the third metal rivet has a third shank portion extending through a fifth hole in the glove and a sixth hole in the third plate; and the third metal rivet has a third end portion positioned outside the glove, the third end portion being tapered and formed by cutting off at least a third part of a third body portion from the third metal rivet, the third end portion including a third sharp edge; and a plurality of washers positioned inside the glove, wherein: a first washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the first head portion of the first metal rivet; a second washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the second head portion of the second metal rivet; a third washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the third head portion of the third metal rivet.

2. (canceled)

3. The ice traction device of claim 2, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet; the second end portion of the second metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a second part of a second body portion from the second metal rivet; the third end portion of the third metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a third part of a third body portion from the third metal rivet.

4. The ice traction device of claim 1, wherein the glove comprises a liner positioned inside the glove, wherein the liner is constructed and arranged to cover at least. the first head portion of the first metal rivet; the second head portion of the second metal rivet; and the third head portion of the third metal rivet.

5. The ice traction device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of metal plates have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.

6. The ice traction device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of rivets are made primarily of steel.

7. (canceled)

8. An ice traction device, comprising: a glove that includes: a palm portion that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm of a user; and a first finger portion attached to the palm portion, the first finger portion being constructed and arranged to cover at least a first finger of the user; a plurality of metal rivets; and a plurality of plates attached to the glove, the plurality of plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; and a second plate attached to the first finger portion by at least a second metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first head portion positioned inside the glove; the first metal rivet has a first shank portion extending through a first hole in the glove and a second hole in the first plate; the first metal rivet has a first end portion positioned outside the glove, the first end portion being tapered and formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet, the first end portion including a first sharp edge; the second metal rivet has a second head portion positioned inside the glove; the second metal rivet has a second shank portion extending through a third hole in the glove and a fourth hole in the second plate; and the second metal rivet has a second end portion positioned outside the glove, the second end portion being tapered and formed by cutting off at least a second part of a second body portion from the second metal rivet, the second end portion including a second sharp edge; and a plurality of washers positioned inside the glove, wherein: a first washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the first head portion of the first metal rivet; and a second washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the second head portion of the second metal rivet.

9. The ice traction device of claim 8, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet includes a first sharp edge; and the second end portion of the second metal rivet includes a second sharp edge.

10. The ice traction device of claim 9, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet; and the second end portion of the second metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a second part of a second body portion from the second metal rivet.

11. The ice traction device of claim 8, wherein the glove comprises a liner positioned inside the glove, wherein the liner is constructed and arranged to cover at least: the first head portion of the first metal rivet; and the second head portion of the second metal rivet.

12. The ice traction device of claim 8, wherein the plurality of metal plates have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.

13. The ice traction device of claim 8, wherein the plurality of rivets are made primarily of steel.

14. (canceled)

15. An ice traction device, comprising: a glove that includes a palm portion that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm of a user; a plurality of metal rivets; and one or more plates attached to the glove, the one or more plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first head portion positioned inside the glove; the first metal rivet has a first shank portion extending through a first hole in the glove and a second hole in the first plate; and the first metal rivet has a first end portion positioned outside the glove, the first end portion being tapered and formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet, the first end portion including a first sharp edge; and a plurality of washers positioned inside the glove, wherein: a first washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the first head portion of the first metal rivet; and a second washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the second head portion of the second metal rivet.

16. The ice traction device of claim 15, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet includes a first sharp edge.

17. The ice traction device of claim 15, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet.

18. The ice traction device of claim 15, wherein the glove comprises a liner positioned inside the glove, wherein the liner is constructed and arranged to cover at least. the first head portion of the first metal rivet.

19. The ice traction device of claim 15, wherein the one or more metal plates have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.

20. The ice traction device of claim 15, wherein the plurality of rivets are made primarily of steel.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] A more complete understanding of the embodiments, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by references to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates an illustrative depiction of an ice traction device, according to some embodiments disclosed herein;

[0009] FIG. 2 illustrates an illustrative depiction of a cross-sectional view of the glove illustrated in FIG. 1, taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1, according to some embodiments disclosed herein;

[0010] FIG. 3A illustrates an illustrative depiction of a plate attached to a glove by at least a metal rivet of an ice traction device, according to some embodiments disclosed herein;

[0011] FIG. 3B illustrates an illustrative depiction of a plate attached to a glove by at least a metal rivet of an ice traction device, after an end portion of the metal rivet is formed, according to some embodiments disclosed herein;

[0012] FIG. 3C illustrates an illustrative depiction of a plate attached to a glove by at least a metal rivet of an ice traction device, after an end portion of the metal rivet is formed, according to some embodiments disclosed herein;

[0013] FIG. 4 illustrates an illustrative depiction of a back of a glove of an ice traction device, according to some embodiments disclosed herein; and

[0014] FIG. 5 illustrates an illustrative depiction of a user's hand, according to some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0015] The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features and certain views of the drawings may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are to the described product or methods of use. Any specific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposes only and no unnecessary limitations or inferences are to be understood from there.

[0017] It is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components and procedures related to the products. Accordingly, the product and components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0018] In general, some embodiments described herein relate to an ice traction device that can be worn on at least one hand of a user. The ice traction device can include a glove having at least a palm portion; a first finger portion attached to the palm portion; and a thumb portion attached to the palm portion. The ice traction device can include a plurality of metal rivets and a plurality of plates attached to the glove, the plurality of plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet; a second plate attached to the first finger portion by at least a second metal rivet; and a third plate attached to the thumb portion by at least a third metal rivet. The first metal rivet can have a first tapered end portion positioned outside the glove. The second metal rivet can have a second tapered end portion positioned outside the glove. The third metal rivet has a third tapered end portion positioned outside the glove.

[0019] The first tapered end portion of the first metal rivet, the second tapered end portion of the second metal rivet, the third tapered end portion of the third metal rivet, and any additional tapered end portions of any additional rivets, can be constructed and arranged to have traction on ice or icy surfaces.

[0020] Any plate of the plurality of plates can be made primarily of metal. In some embodiments, the plurality of plates can be made primarily of steel (e.g., stainless steel). The plurality of metal rivets can be made primarily of metal. In some embodiments, the plurality of metal rivets can be made primarily of steel (e.g., stainless steel).

[0021] Any portion of the glove can be made primarily of fabric, leather, or a combination thereof. Any portion of the glove can comprise polyester, nylon, cotton, polyurethane, microfiber, leather, or any combination thereof. Any portion of the glove can be attached to any other portion of the glove by any suitable method, such as, for example, stitching, adhering, or a combination thereof.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, the ice traction device 10 can include at least one glove 12. In some embodiments, the glove 12 can include a palm portion 20 that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm (e.g., 90 in FIG. 5) of a user. In some embodiments, the glove 12 can include a first finger portion 21 attached to the palm portion 20, the first finger portion 21 being constructed and arranged to cover at least a first finger (e.g., 91 in FIG. 5) of the user. In some embodiments, the glove 12 can include a thumb portion 25 attached to the palm portion 20, the thumb portion 25 being constructed and arranged to cover at least a thumb (e.g., 95 in FIG. 5) of the user.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ice traction device 10 can include a plurality of metal rivets 30. One or more plates 40 can be attached to the glove 12, the one or more plates 40 including a first plate 41 attached to the palm portion 20 by at least a first metal rivet 31 of the plurality of metal rivets 30. A second plate 42 can be attached to the first finger portion 21 by at least a second metal rivet 32 of the plurality of metal rivets. A third plate 43 can be attached to the thumb portion 25 by at least a third metal rivet 33 of the plurality of metal rivets 30. In some embodiments, the one or more plates 40 can be positioned on an exterior surface 26 of the glove 12. In some embodiments, any suitable number of metal rivets 30 can be used to attach any plate of the one or more plates 40 to the glove 12.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 2, an inside of the glove 12 of the ice traction device 10 is shown. The first metal rivet 31 can have a first head portion 51 positioned inside the glove 12. The second metal rivet 32 can have a second head portion 52 positioned inside the glove 12. The third metal rivet 33 can have a third head portion 53 positioned inside the glove 12. In some embodiments, any other metal rivet can have a corresponding head portion positioned inside the glove 12. In some embodiments, washers 28 can be positioned between the glove 12 and head portions of respective metal rivets.

[0025] Each washer 28 can be positioned on an interior surface 27 of the glove 12. However, in other embodiments, the washers 28 can be omitted. In some embodiments, the head portion of each metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets 30 can be positioned on the interior surface 27 of the glove 12.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 3A, a metal rivet 31 of the plurality of metal rivets 30 can have a shank portion 61 extending through a first hole 62 in the glove 12 and a second hole 63 in a plate 41 of the one or more plates 40. In some embodiments, the shank portion 61 can extend through a third hole 64 in a washer 28. A body portion 80 of the metal rivet 31 can be positioned on the plate 41. In some embodiments, the plate 41 can have a thickness 107 of approximately 1 mm.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 3B, the metal rivet 31 can have a head portion 51 positioned inside 102 the glove 12. The head portion 51 can have a first width 71 that is larger than a second width 72 of the first hole 62 in the glove 12. In some embodiments, the metal rivet 31 can have an end portion 82 positioned outside 104 the glove 12. The end portion 82 can have a fourth width 74 that is larger than a third width 73 of the second hole 63 in the plate 41. The fourth width 74 of the end portion 82 can be larger than the second width 72 of the first hole 62 in the glove.

[0028] In some embodiments, the end portion 82 can be tapered. In some embodiments, the end portion 82 of the metal rivet 31 can be formed by cutting off at least a part (e.g., 81 in FIG. 3A) of the body portion (e.g., 80 in FIG. 3A) from the metal rivet 31. In some embodiments, at least the part 81 of the body portion 80 can be cut off by using any suitable tool, such as, for example, metal cutting pliers, a bolt cutter, etc., or any combination thereof.

[0029] The end portion 82 can be positioned on the plate 41. In some embodiments, the end portions of the plurality of rivets 30 can be positioned on the one or more plates 40.

[0030] In some embodiments, the end portion 82 of the metal rivet 31 can include a sharp edge 84. In some embodiments, the end portion 82 can be tapered to the sharp edge 84. Referring to FIG. 3C, the end portion 82 can include a first corner 86 and a second corner 88. In some embodiments, the first 86 and second 88 corners can be sharp. The sharp edge 84 can extend between the first corner 86 and the second corner 88.

[0031] In some embodiments, the glove 12 can include a liner 106 positioned inside the glove 12, wherein the liner 106 is constructed and arranged to cover at least the head portion 51 of the metal rivet 31 and/or the washer 28. In some embodiments, the liner 106 is constructed and arranged to cover the head portion of any metal rivet and/or any washer. In some embodiments, the liner 106 can be cut resistant. The liner 106 can be made primarily of cut resistant fabric to protect a user's hands from any sharp edges and corners of the plurality of metal rivets 30.

[0032] In some embodiments, the description of the metal rivet 31 can be applied to any metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets 30. Similarly, the description of the plate 41 can be applied to any plate of the one or more plates 40.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 4, a back region 110 of the glove 12 can include padding 112 to provide protection for a user's hand.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 1, the glove 12 can include a second finger portion 22 attached to the palm portion 20, the second finger portion 22 being constructed and arranged to cover at least a second finger (e.g., 92 in FIG. 5) of the user. In some embodiments, the glove 12 can include a third finger portion 23 attached to the palm portion 20, the third finger portion 23 being constructed and arranged to cover at least a third finger (e.g., 93 in FIG. 5) of the user. In some embodiments, the glove 12 can include a fourth finger portion 24 attached to the palm portion 20, the fourth finger portion 24 being constructed and arranged to cover at least a fourth finger (e.g., 94 in FIG. 5) of the user. In some embodiments, any suitable number of plates can be attached to any finger portion (e.g., 21, 22, 23, 24), the palm portion 20, the thumb portion 25, or any combination thereof. Any suitable number of metal rivets of the plurality of metal rivets 30 can be attached to any plate of the one or more plates 40. In some embodiments, the one or more plates 40 can have different shapes and sizes. In some embodiments, the plurality of metal rivets 30 can have different shapes and sizes.

[0035] In some embodiments, the ice traction device 10 can include at least two gloves 12, wherein a first glove 12 is left-handed, and a second glove 12 is right-handed.

[0036] The following description of variants is only illustrative of components, elements, acts, products, and methods considered to be within the scope of the invention and are not in any way intended to limit such scope by what is specifically disclosed or not expressly set forth. The components, elements, acts, products, and methods as described herein may be combined and rearranged other than as expressly described herein and are still considered to be within the scope of the invention.

[0037] According to variation 1, an ice traction device can comprise a glove that includes: a palm portion that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm of a user; a first finger portion attached to the palm portion, the first finger portion being constructed and arranged to cover at least a first finger of the user; and a thumb portion attached to the palm portion, the thumb portion being constructed and arranged to cover at least a thumb of the user; a plurality of metal rivets; and a plurality of plates attached to the glove, the plurality of plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; a second plate attached to the first finger portion by at least a second metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; and a third plate attached to the thumb portion by at least a third metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first head portion positioned inside the glove; the first metal rivet has a first shank portion extending through a first hole in the glove and a second hole in the first plate; the first metal rivet has a first end portion positioned outside the glove, the first end portion being tapered; the second metal rivet has a second head portion positioned inside the glove; the second metal rivet has a second shank portion extending through a third hole in the glove and a fourth hole in the second plate; the second metal rivet has a second end portion positioned outside the glove, the second end portion being tapered; the third metal rivet has a third head portion positioned inside the glove; the third metal rivet has a third shank portion extending through a fifth hole in the glove and a sixth hole in the third plate; and the third metal rivet has a third end portion positioned outside the glove, the third end portion being tapered.

[0038] Variation 2 can include the ice traction device of variation 1, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet includes a first sharp edge; the second end portion of the second metal rivet includes a second sharp edge; the third end portion of the third metal rivet includes a third sharp edge.

[0039] Variation 3 can include the ice traction device of variation 2, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet; the second end portion of the second metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a second part of a second body portion from the second metal rivet; the third end portion of the third metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a third part of a third body portion from the third metal rivet.

[0040] Variation 4 can include the ice traction device of variation 1, wherein the glove comprises a liner positioned inside the glove, wherein the liner is constructed and arranged to cover at least: the first head portion of the first metal rivet; the second head portion of the second metal rivet; and the third head portion of the third metal rivet.

[0041] Variation 5 can include the ice traction device of variation 1, wherein the plurality of metal plates have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.

[0042] Variation 6 can include the ice traction device of variation 1, wherein the plurality of rivets are made primarily of steel.

[0043] Variation 7 can include the ice traction device of variation 1, further comprising a plurality of washers positioned inside the glove, wherein: a first washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the first head portion of the first metal rivet; a second washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the second head portion of the second metal rivet; a third washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the third head portion of the third metal rivet.

[0044] According to variation 8, an ice traction device can comprise a glove that includes: a palm portion that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm of a user; and a first finger portion attached to the palm portion, the first finger portion being constructed and arranged to cover at least a first finger of the user; a plurality of metal rivets; and a plurality of plates attached to the glove, the plurality of plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; and a second plate attached to the first finger portion by at least a second metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first head portion positioned inside the glove; the first metal rivet has a first shank portion extending through a first hole in the glove and a second hole in the first plate; the first metal rivet has a first end portion positioned outside the glove, the first end portion being tapered; the second metal rivet has a second head portion positioned inside the glove; the second metal rivet has a second shank portion extending through a third hole in the glove and a fourth hole in the second plate; and the second metal rivet has a second end portion positioned outside the glove, the second end portion being tapered.

[0045] Variation 9 can include the ice traction device of variation 8, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet includes a first sharp edge; and the second end portion of the second metal rivet includes a second sharp edge.

[0046] Variation 10 can include the ice traction device of variation 9, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet; and the second end portion of the second metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a second part of a second body portion from the second metal rivet.

[0047] Variation 11 can include the ice traction device of variation 8, wherein the glove comprises a liner positioned inside the glove, wherein the liner is constructed and arranged to cover at least: the first head portion of the first metal rivet; and the second head portion of the second metal rivet.

[0048] Variation 12 can include the ice traction device of variation 8, wherein the plurality of metal plates have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.

[0049] Variation 13 can include the ice traction device of variation 8, wherein the plurality of rivets are made primarily of steel.

[0050] Variation 14 can include the ice traction device of variation 8, further comprising a plurality of washers positioned inside the glove, wherein: a first washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the first head portion of the first metal rivet; and a second washer of the plurality of washers is positioned between the glove and the second head portion of the second metal rivet.

[0051] According to variation 15, an ice traction device can comprise a glove that includes a palm portion that is constructed and arranged to cover at least a palm of a user; a plurality of metal rivets; and one or more plates attached to the glove, the one or more plates including: a first plate attached to the palm portion by at least a first metal rivet of the plurality of metal rivets; wherein: the first metal rivet has a first head portion positioned inside the glove; the first metal rivet has a first shank portion extending through a first hole in the glove and a second hole in the first plate; and the first metal rivet has a first end portion positioned outside the glove, the first end portion being tapered.

[0052] Variation 16 can include the ice traction device of variation 15, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet includes a first sharp edge.

[0053] Variation 17 can include the ice traction device of variation 15, wherein: the first end portion of the first metal rivet was formed by cutting off at least a first part of a first body portion from the first metal rivet.

[0054] Variation 18 can include the ice traction device of variation 15, wherein the glove comprises a liner positioned inside the glove, wherein the liner is constructed and arranged to cover at least: the first head portion of the first metal rivet.

[0055] Variation 19 can include the ice traction device of variation 15, wherein the one or more metal plates have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.

[0056] Variation 20 can include the ice traction device of variation 15, wherein the plurality of rivets are made primarily of steel.

[0057] Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to describe and illustrate every combination and subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and/or combination, and the present specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of all combinations and subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shall support claims to any such combination or subcombination.

[0058] An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be made for anyone of the elements in the claims below or that a single element can be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements can be described above as acting in certain combinations, and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination can be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0059] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations are possible considering the above teachings without departing from the following claims.