US20080282446A1 - Hand Covering With Tactility Features - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand covering with tactility features.
- the tactility features of the hand covering enable the wearer of the hand covering to have improved dexterity and tactility while wearing the hand covering and performing various tasks.
- a hand covering according to the present invention includes several finger receptacles and a thumb receptacle.
- the hand covering also includes at least one tactility component coupled thereto.
- the tactility component can be coupled to one of the finger receptacles, such as the finger receptacle intended for use with an index finger.
- the tactility component can be coupled to the thumb receptacle.
- tactility components can be coupled to a finger receptacle and to the thumb receptacle.
- a hand covering according to the present invention can include a region of improved dexterity in the hand covering.
- the region of improved dexterity can be the result of a portion of the hand covering having a reduced thickness.
- a finger receptacle of the hand covering can have a reduced thickness.
- the thickness of the material defining the finger receptacle can be less than the thickness of the material defining the rest of the shell of the hand covering.
- a thumb receptacle of the hand covering can have a reduced thickness due to a thinner material defining the thumb receptacle than the remainder of the hand covering.
- a hand covering according to the present invention can include a thinner region defining a finger receptacle and/or a thumb receptacle and one or more tactility components coupled to a finger receptacle and/or a thumb receptacle, respectively.
- a thinner region defining a finger receptacle and/or a thumb receptacle and one or more tactility components coupled to a finger receptacle and/or a thumb receptacle, respectively.
- Different sizes and configurations of tactility components can be used.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the hand covering illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3A is a side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3B is an end view of the portion of the finger receptacle illustrated in FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated in FIG. 2 , taken along the line “ 4 ”-“ 4 .”
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an outer shell and an inner shell of an embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated in FIG. 6 , taken along the line “ 7 ”-“ 7 ”.
- FIG. 8 is a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated in FIG. 8 .
- FIGS. 10 and 11 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 16 and 17 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 18 and 19 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 20 and 21 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention.
- a hand covering according to the present invention includes several finger receptacles and a thumb receptacle.
- the hand covering includes a tactility component coupled thereto.
- a portion of the hand covering can have a reduced thickness as compared to other parts of the hand covering.
- the term “hand covering” is used to include any type of covering that can be worn on a person's hand, such as a glove or a mitten.
- the hand covering 10 includes a shell or shell assembly that has a palm portion or region 12 , a cuff portion or region or skirt 14 , and a finger region 20 .
- the hand covering 10 also includes a fleece inner cuff 16 that is coupled to the shell by stitching 18 , which forms part of an elastic wrist portion.
- Cuff 16 and cuff skirt 14 collectively provide protection against external elements entering into the interior of the hand covering 10 .
- the finger region 20 has several finger receptacles 22 , 24 , 26 , and 28 , and a thumb receptacle 30 .
- the shell includes a back side 32 (see FIG. 1 ) and a palm side 34 (see FIG. 2 ).
- the material used for hand covering 10 is a tight fitting material with some stretching functionality and characteristics that allow for improved dexterity.
- the hand covering 10 may have certain colors or stylized features.
- rubber molded articles 36 and 38 can be included as part of the shell to create a desired appearance.
- the rubber molded articles 36 and 38 can be used to define different portions of the shell of the hand covering 10 .
- articles 36 and 38 can create or define sections 35 , 37 , and 39 that can be formed of different materials.
- one or more of the sections 35 , 37 , and 39 can be formed of an elastic type, stretch material. The wearer can feel or sense the different zones of materials of the hand covering 10 .
- the hand covering 10 includes tactility components 100 and 110 .
- Tactility components 100 and 110 are coupled to the hand covering 10 and are disposed in locations where the user or wearer of the glove typically engages an object. For example, a person wearing a hand covering performs actions, such as pressing buttons, most often with his or her index finger and/or thumb.
- Tactility components 100 and 110 can be referred to as buttons or projections and can be molded articles made of rubber or plastic.
- tactility buttons 100 and 110 can be silicon gel articles molded into a particular shape or configuration.
- the tactility components can be coupled or adhered to the hand covering using an adhesive, by bonding, or other types of connecting or coupled techniques.
- the tactility components 100 and 110 are configured to facilitate the application of a concentrated force from a finger contained in the finger receptacle or thumb receptacle to an object.
- tactility component 100 is coupled to the palm side of finger receptacle 22 , which corresponds to the index finger of a user.
- Tactility component 100 is coupled to the finger receptacle 22 close to the distal tip 25 of the finger receptacle 22 , in which case, the component 100 would be closer to the tip of the index finger as opposed to the flat portion of the index finger.
- Tactility component 110 is coupled to the thumb receptacle 30 and in particular, to the inside surface or edge of the thumb receptacle 30 (noting that tactility component 110 can be seen in the back side view illustrated in FIG. 1 ).
- the locations of the tactility components 100 and 1 10 on finger receptacle 22 and thumb receptacle 30 , respectively, are selected based on the typically contacts of the index finger and thumb with an object.
- tactility component 110 is not located on the main flat portion of the thumb receptacle 30 , but is offset to the inner side or edge.
- the locations of the tactility components on the finger receptacle and the thumb receptacle can vary.
- finger receptacle 22 includes a palm side 34 to which tactility component 100 is coupled.
- tactility component 100 is a molded article that has a rounded or curved configuration.
- Tactility component 100 has a bottom surface 102 and a rounded upper or contact surface 104 .
- the contact surface 104 provides a small, targeted surface area that the wearer of the hand covering 10 can use to contact or press a button or other small object.
- the contact surface 104 results in a targeted area of pressure and force exerted by the wearer's finger.
- finger receptacle 22 has a “box like” construction with sections 23 A, 23 B, 23 C, and 23 D coupled together at seams. Some of the sections form gussets that allow for a tighter feel of the finger receptacle 22 .
- additional finger receptacles can be constructed in a manner similar to finger receptacle 22 .
- hand covering 10 includes two tactility areas or regions 44 and 46 that are defined in part by transition areas 40 and 42 , respectively.
- finger receptacle 22 includes tactility region 44 that is defined by transition area 40 and the tip 25 of the finger receptacle 22 .
- thumb receptacle 30 includes tactility region 46 that is defined by transition area 42 and the distal tip 31 of the thumb receptacle 30 .
- the tactility areas 44 and 46 can also be referred to as shell portions.
- Each tactility region is defined by the particular region having a reduced thickness of material as compared to the rest of the hand covering 10 , which can be referred to as the body 48 .
- Transition area 40 defines where the thickness of the body or palm portion 12 changes to a thinner cross-section in the tactility region 44 of finger receptacle 22 .
- transition area 42 defines where the thinner cross-sectional material in the tactility region 46 of thumb receptacle 30 begins.
- the other finger receptacles 24 , 26 , and 28 have the same thickness as the body 48 or palm portion of the hand covering 10 .
- the thickness of the material in region 44 may be the same as the thickness of the material in region 46 , and both thicknesses are less than the thickness of the material in the body 48 of the hand covering 10 .
- the thickness of the material in region 46 can be different than the thickness of the material in region 44 , and both of those thicknesses being smaller than the thickness of the body 48 .
- the hand covering 10 includes an outer or exterior shell 50 and an inner shell or liner 70 .
- the outer shell or shell portion 50 includes finger receptacles 60 , 62 , 64 , and 66 , and a thumb receptacle 68 .
- the inner shell or shell portion 70 includes finger receptacles 80 , 82 , 84 , and 86 , and a thumb receptacle 88 .
- the outer shell 50 is slightly larger than inner shell 70 and is configured to receive the inner shell 70 therein.
- Each of the finger receptacles and thumb receptacle of the inner shell 70 is inserted into a corresponding finger receptacle or the thumb receptacle of the outer shell 50 .
- the inner shell 70 is a fleece liner.
- finger receptacle 80 intended for a wearer's index finger, is cut or truncated close to the base 83 of the finger receptacle 80 .
- the end 85 of finger receptacle 80 defines an opening 81 , through which an index finger can extend. After it has been cut or terminated, the end 85 of finger receptacle 80 is finished to prevent unraveling or separation of the end 85 .
- thumb receptacle 88 is terminated close to the base 91 of the thumb receptacle 88 .
- the end 92 of thumb receptacle 88 defines an opening 89 , through which a thumb can extend. After it has been cut, the end 92 of finger receptacle 88 is finished to prevent unraveling or separation of the end 92 .
- FIG. 4 a cross-sectional view of a portion of finger receptacle 22 is illustrated.
- the view shown in FIG. 4 is taken along the line “ 4 ”-“ 4 ” in FIG. 2 .
- the internal portion of finger receptacle 22 is shown.
- the outer shell 50 includes an inner surface 52 that defines an interior region 54 of the finger receptacle 22 .
- the outer shell 50 has a constant material thickness.
- the thickness of tactility region or shell portion 44 is defined by the thickness of the outer shell 50 .
- the inner shell 70 includes an inner surface 72 that defines an interior region 74 of the finger receptacle 80 of the inner shell 70 .
- the receptacle 80 of the inner shell 70 is coupled to the outer shell 50 by stitching 90 which extends around the circumference of the end 85 and opening 81 of receptacle 80 .
- the stitching can be separate spaced apart stitches or tackings.
- the end 85 of receptacle 80 can be coupled or bonded to the inner surface 52 using an adhesive material.
- the location at which the end of the inner shell receptacle 80 is coupled to or fastened down to the outer shell receptacle 60 defines the location of transition area or region 40 .
- the end 85 forms a stepped configuration at the transition area 40 .
- the length of inner shell receptacle 80 can vary, which will result in different lengths of the tactility region 44 .
- the tactility region 46 of the thumb receptacle 30 is constructed in a similar manner.
- the end 92 of inner shell receptacle 88 is coupled to thumb receptacle 68 using stitching or an adhesive proximate to opening 89 .
- the thickness of tactility region or shell portion 46 is defined by the thickness of receptacle 68 of the outer shell 50 .
- the difference in thickness of the material creating the tactility regions 44 and 46 is achieved through the use of two shells or shell portions 50 and 70 and only having one of the shells with material in the tactility regions 44 and 46 .
- the material thickness difference can be achieved in a different manner as described below.
- hand covering 200 includes a palm region 210 , a finger region 220 including finger receptacles 222 , 224 , 226 , and 228 , and a thumb receptacle 230 .
- Finger receptacle 222 and thumb receptacle 230 include tactility regions 274 and 276 , respectively.
- Tactility region 274 is defined by a transition area 270 at one end and by the distal tip 232 of the finger receptacle 222 at the other end.
- tactility region 276 is defined by a transition area 272 at one end and by the distal tip 240 of the thumb receptacle 230 at the other end. While not illustrated in FIG. 6 , hand covering 200 may include one or more tactility components attached thereto.
- the hand covering 200 includes a first shell portion 250 that has a thickness and a second shell portion 260 that has a thickness less than that of the first shell portion 250 .
- the first shell portion 250 includes an inner surface 252 that defines an interior region 254 .
- the second shell portion 260 includes an inner surface 262 that defines an interior region 264 .
- the outer dimensions of the first shell portion 250 and the second shell portion 260 are the same. Accordingly, the difference in material thickness results in the interior region 254 of the first shell portion 250 being narrower than the interior region 264 of the second shell portion 260 .
- the tactility and dexterity of the index finger in finger receptacle 222 is improved due to less material in the second shell portion 260 .
- the different shell portions with different thicknesses defined by the finger receptacle 222 and the body 244 of the hand covering 200 are integrally formed.
- the different shell portions with different thicknesses defined by the thumb receptacle 230 and the body 244 of the hand covering 200 are integrally formed.
- the change in material thickness occurs at a transition area 270 .
- the length of the transition area 270 can vary.
- the transition from the first shell portion 250 to the second shell portion 260 can be gradual and relatively smooth.
- it can be an abrupt step configuration, similar to the transition areas illustrated and described above with respect to hand covering 10 .
- the finger receptacle 222 includes a palm side 236 , a back side 238 and a base 234 .
- thumb receptacle 230 includes a palm side, a back side, and a base 242 .
- hand covering 300 includes a palm region 310 , a finger region 320 , and a thumb receptacle 330 .
- the finger region 320 includes finger receptacles 322 , 324 , 326 , and 328 .
- raised rubber molded articles 312 , 314 , and 316 can be coupled to palm region 310 to provide additional friction and gripping surfaces for the wearer of the hand covering 300 .
- molded articles 312 , 314 , and 316 can be replaced by silicon gel prints that are coupled or adhered to the palm of the hand covering 300 .
- Hand covering 300 includes a tactility component 350 on finger receptacle 322 and a tactility component 352 on thumb receptacle 330 .
- the shape and configuration of tactility components 350 and 352 are different than those of tactility components 100 and 110 . Additional alternative embodiments of tactility components are illustrated in FIGS. 10-21 and described below.
- hand covering 300 includes rectangular, elongate projections 360 , 362 , and 364 on finger receptacles 324 , 326 , and 328 , respectively.
- the length of projections 360 , 362 , and 364 can vary. Referring to FIG. 9 , a portion of finger receptacle 324 is illustrated.
- Projection 360 is coupled to the palm side 365 of the finger receptacle 324 and includes a bottom surface 366 and an upper or contact surface 368 .
- projections 360 , 362 , and 364 are raised rubber molded articles. In other embodiments, the projections can be formed of different materials.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 An alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 .
- the shape of tactility component 400 is triangular and it resembles a slice of a pyramid.
- Component 400 can be referred to as a rounded triangle.
- the tactility component 400 includes a bottom surface 410 and a top surface 420 .
- Top surface 420 is flat and has a triangular shape.
- Component 400 has three side surfaces 430 , 432 , and 434 that extend between the bottom surface 410 and the top surface 420 .
- the flat configuration of top surface 420 provides the wearer with a surface area that can be used to apply a force or pressure to an object.
- the bottom surface 410 is configured to be coupled to a finger receptacle using an adhesive material or any other type of coupling or bonding techniques.
- Component 400 enables the wearer to hit or engage many angles and surfaces without aiming.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 An alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 .
- the overall shape of tactility component 500 is generally arcuate and it can be referred to as a curved fingertip shape.
- the tactility component 500 includes a bottom surface 510 and two side surfaces 530 and 532 extending upwardly therefrom.
- the side surfaces 530 and 532 form a top edge 520 that is curved as illustrated in FIG. 12 .
- the top edge 520 is a narrow, curved edge that provides a different point and type of engagement with an object.
- the configuration of component 500 wraps around a portion of the finger receptacle and enables the wearer to engage or hit an object from any direction.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 An alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 .
- the overall shape of tactility component 600 is a hemisphere and it resembles a raised, round dot.
- Tactility component 600 includes a bottom surface 610 and four side surfaces 630 , 632 , 634 , and 636 that are defined by edges 622 and 624 .
- the intersection point of edges 622 and 624 form top point 620 , which provides a single point of contact and the concentration of force from the wearer.
- FIGS. 16 and 17 Another embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 .
- the overall configuration of tactility component 700 resembles a diamond shape.
- Tactility component 700 includes a bottom surface 710 , a top surface 720 , and four side surfaces 730 , 732 , 734 , and 736 extending between the bottom surface 710 and the top surface 720 .
- the top surface 720 is similar to top surface 420 of tactility component 400 (see FIGS. 10 and 11 ) in that it defines a flat surface area for the wearer of the hand covering 700 to contact an object.
- Top surface 720 has a diamond-shaped configuration.
- Component 700 can be applied or coupled to a finger receptacle vertically or horizontally.
- Tactility component 800 resembles a pyramid-like shape.
- Tactility component 800 includes a bottom surface 810 and three side surfaces 830 , 832 , and 834 .
- the side surfaces 830 , 832 , and 834 collectively form a top point or tip 820 .
- the tip 820 provides a single contact point that can be used to engage an object. Additionally, the side surfaces 830 , 832 , and 834 can accommodate all types of buttons.
- Tactility component 900 includes a bottom surface 910 , a top surface 920 , and three side surfaces 930 , 932 , and 934 that extend between the bottom surface 910 and the top surface 920 .
- side surfaces 932 and 934 are gradually sloped as they extend between the bottom surface 910 and the top surface 920 .
- side surface 930 is substantially vertical, thereby allowing for the top surface 920 to have an increased surface area.
- hand covering 1000 includes finger receptacles 1010 , 1012 , 1014 , and 1016 and a thumb receptacle 1020 .
- Finger receptacle 1010 includes a distal tip 1018 and thumb receptacle 1020 includes a distal tip 1022 .
- Coupled proximate to distal tip 1018 on finger receptacle 1010 is a pull tab 1030 .
- Pull tab 1030 is coupled by stitching 1050 that defines a fixed or coupled portion 1032 and a free portion 1034 that can be grasped by the wearer.
- Pull tab 1030 can be used to assist with the removal of finger receptacle 1010 from the corresponding finger of the wearer's hand.
- a pull tab 1040 coupled proximate to distal tip 1022 on thumb receptacle 1020 is a pull tab 1040 .
- Pull tab 1040 is coupled by stitching 1052 that defines a fixed or coupled portion 1042 and a free portion 1044 that can be grasped by the wearer. Similar to pull tab 1030 , pull tab 1040 can be used to assist with the removal of thumb receptacle 1020 and the hand covering 1000 .
- pull tabs may be included on additional finger receptacles.
- pull tabs can be provided on any combination of the thumb receptacle and finger receptacles of a hand covering.
- the pull tabs can be utilized on a hand covering that includes one or more tactility components.
- the pull tabs can be utilized on a hand covering that includes one or tactility regions with a reduced thickness of the material in the region or regions.
- any combination of finger receptacles and a thumb receptacle of a hand covering may include tactility areas or regions.
- any combination of finger receptacles and the thumb receptacle may include a tactility component either in addition to or in lieu of a tactility area or region.
- each tactility projection can have a width of 5 millimeters and a height of 1.5 millimeters. In other embodiments, the width and/or the height of the tactility projections can vary, depending on the desired shape and configuration.
- different materials can be included as part of or for an entire finger receptacle or thumb receptacle.
- Some materials that can be used include thin materials, conductive materials, hard plastics, molder rubber, and thermal plastic rubber materials.
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- This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand covering with tactility features. The tactility features of the hand covering enable the wearer of the hand covering to have improved dexterity and tactility while wearing the hand covering and performing various tasks.
- A hand covering according to the present invention includes several finger receptacles and a thumb receptacle. The hand covering also includes at least one tactility component coupled thereto. In one embodiment, the tactility component can be coupled to one of the finger receptacles, such as the finger receptacle intended for use with an index finger. In another embodiment, the tactility component can be coupled to the thumb receptacle. In another embodiment, tactility components can be coupled to a finger receptacle and to the thumb receptacle.
- Additionally, a hand covering according to the present invention can include a region of improved dexterity in the hand covering. The region of improved dexterity can be the result of a portion of the hand covering having a reduced thickness. In one embodiment, a finger receptacle of the hand covering can have a reduced thickness. In that implementation, the thickness of the material defining the finger receptacle can be less than the thickness of the material defining the rest of the shell of the hand covering. In another embodiment, a thumb receptacle of the hand covering can have a reduced thickness due to a thinner material defining the thumb receptacle than the remainder of the hand covering.
- In one embodiment, a hand covering according to the present invention can include a thinner region defining a finger receptacle and/or a thumb receptacle and one or more tactility components coupled to a finger receptacle and/or a thumb receptacle, respectively. Different sizes and configurations of tactility components can be used.
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FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the hand covering illustrated inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3A is a side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3B is an end view of the portion of the finger receptacle illustrated inFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated inFIG. 2 , taken along the line “4”-“4.” -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an outer shell and an inner shell of an embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated inFIG. 6 , taken along the line “7”-“7”. -
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a side view of a portion of a finger receptacle of the hand covering illustrated inFIG. 8 . -
FIGS. 10 and 11 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 12 and 13 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 14 and 15 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 16 and 17 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 18 and 19 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 20 and 21 are top and side views, respectively, of an alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention. -
FIG. 22 is a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention - A hand covering according to the present invention includes several finger receptacles and a thumb receptacle. In one embodiment, the hand covering includes a tactility component coupled thereto. In another embodiment, a portion of the hand covering can have a reduced thickness as compared to other parts of the hand covering. The term “hand covering” is used to include any type of covering that can be worn on a person's hand, such as a glove or a mitten.
- An embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 . The hand covering 10 includes a shell or shell assembly that has a palm portion orregion 12, a cuff portion or region orskirt 14, and afinger region 20. The hand covering 10 also includes a fleeceinner cuff 16 that is coupled to the shell by stitching 18, which forms part of an elastic wrist portion.Cuff 16 andcuff skirt 14 collectively provide protection against external elements entering into the interior of the hand covering 10. Thefinger region 20 hasseveral finger receptacles thumb receptacle 30. The shell includes a back side 32 (seeFIG. 1 ) and a palm side 34 (seeFIG. 2 ). In this embodiment, the material used for hand covering 10 is a tight fitting material with some stretching functionality and characteristics that allow for improved dexterity. - In one embodiment, the hand covering 10 may have certain colors or stylized features. As shown in
FIG. 1 , rubber moldedarticles articles articles sections sections - As illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the hand covering 10 includestactility components Tactility components Tactility components tactility buttons tactility components - In this embodiment,
tactility component 100 is coupled to the palm side offinger receptacle 22, which corresponds to the index finger of a user.Tactility component 100 is coupled to thefinger receptacle 22 close to thedistal tip 25 of thefinger receptacle 22, in which case, thecomponent 100 would be closer to the tip of the index finger as opposed to the flat portion of the index finger.Tactility component 110 is coupled to thethumb receptacle 30 and in particular, to the inside surface or edge of the thumb receptacle 30 (noting thattactility component 110 can be seen in the back side view illustrated inFIG. 1 ). As a wearer of the hand covering 10 brings the wearer's index finger and thumb toward each other, the tip of the index finger and an inside surface or edge of the thumb contact usually each other first. Accordingly, the locations of thetactility components 100 and 1 10 onfinger receptacle 22 andthumb receptacle 30, respectively, are selected based on the typically contacts of the index finger and thumb with an object. Thus, in this embodiment,tactility component 110 is not located on the main flat portion of thethumb receptacle 30, but is offset to the inner side or edge. In alternative embodiments, the locations of the tactility components on the finger receptacle and the thumb receptacle can vary. - Referring to
FIG. 3A , a side view of a portion offinger receptacle 22 is illustrated. As shown,finger receptacle 22 includes apalm side 34 to whichtactility component 100 is coupled. In this embodiment,tactility component 100 is a molded article that has a rounded or curved configuration.Tactility component 100 has abottom surface 102 and a rounded upper orcontact surface 104. Thecontact surface 104 provides a small, targeted surface area that the wearer of the hand covering 10 can use to contact or press a button or other small object. Thecontact surface 104 results in a targeted area of pressure and force exerted by the wearer's finger. - Referring to
FIG. 3B , an end view of a portion offinger receptacle 22 is illustrated. As shown,finger receptacle 22 has a “box like” construction withsections finger receptacle 22. In different embodiments, additional finger receptacles can be constructed in a manner similar tofinger receptacle 22. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , hand covering 10 includes two tactility areas orregions transition areas finger receptacle 22 includestactility region 44 that is defined bytransition area 40 and thetip 25 of thefinger receptacle 22. Similarly,thumb receptacle 30 includestactility region 46 that is defined bytransition area 42 and thedistal tip 31 of thethumb receptacle 30. Thetactility areas - Each tactility region is defined by the particular region having a reduced thickness of material as compared to the rest of the hand covering 10, which can be referred to as the
body 48.Transition area 40 defines where the thickness of the body orpalm portion 12 changes to a thinner cross-section in thetactility region 44 offinger receptacle 22. Similarly,transition area 42 defines where the thinner cross-sectional material in thetactility region 46 ofthumb receptacle 30 begins. In this embodiment, theother finger receptacles body 48 or palm portion of the hand covering 10. In one embodiment, the thickness of the material inregion 44 may be the same as the thickness of the material inregion 46, and both thicknesses are less than the thickness of the material in thebody 48 of the hand covering 10. In another embodiment, the thickness of the material inregion 46 can be different than the thickness of the material inregion 44, and both of those thicknesses being smaller than the thickness of thebody 48. - Several of the components of an embodiment of a hand covering 10 according to the present invention are illustrated in
FIGS. 4 and 5 . Referring toFIG. 5 , the hand covering 10 includes an outer orexterior shell 50 and an inner shell orliner 70. The outer shell orshell portion 50 includesfinger receptacles thumb receptacle 68. The inner shell orshell portion 70 includesfinger receptacles outer shell 50 is slightly larger thaninner shell 70 and is configured to receive theinner shell 70 therein. Each of the finger receptacles and thumb receptacle of theinner shell 70 is inserted into a corresponding finger receptacle or the thumb receptacle of theouter shell 50. In one embodiment, theinner shell 70 is a fleece liner. - As illustrated,
finger receptacle 80, intended for a wearer's index finger, is cut or truncated close to thebase 83 of thefinger receptacle 80. Theend 85 offinger receptacle 80 defines anopening 81, through which an index finger can extend. After it has been cut or terminated, theend 85 offinger receptacle 80 is finished to prevent unraveling or separation of theend 85. Similarly, thumb receptacle 88 is terminated close to thebase 91 of the thumb receptacle 88. Theend 92 of thumb receptacle 88 defines anopening 89, through which a thumb can extend. After it has been cut, theend 92 of finger receptacle 88 is finished to prevent unraveling or separation of theend 92. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a cross-sectional view of a portion offinger receptacle 22 is illustrated. The view shown inFIG. 4 is taken along the line “4”-“4” inFIG. 2 . The internal portion offinger receptacle 22 is shown. Theouter shell 50 includes aninner surface 52 that defines aninterior region 54 of thefinger receptacle 22. In this embodiment, theouter shell 50 has a constant material thickness. The thickness of tactility region orshell portion 44 is defined by the thickness of theouter shell 50. Theinner shell 70 includes aninner surface 72 that defines aninterior region 74 of thefinger receptacle 80 of theinner shell 70. - In this embodiment, the
receptacle 80 of theinner shell 70 is coupled to theouter shell 50 by stitching 90 which extends around the circumference of theend 85 andopening 81 ofreceptacle 80. In other embodiments, the stitching can be separate spaced apart stitches or tackings. Alternatively, theend 85 ofreceptacle 80 can be coupled or bonded to theinner surface 52 using an adhesive material. - The location at which the end of the
inner shell receptacle 80 is coupled to or fastened down to theouter shell receptacle 60 defines the location of transition area orregion 40. Theend 85 forms a stepped configuration at thetransition area 40. In various embodiments, the length ofinner shell receptacle 80 can vary, which will result in different lengths of thetactility region 44. - While only the
tactility region 44 offinger receptacle 22 is described above in detail, thetactility region 46 of thethumb receptacle 30, as defined byreceptacles 68 and 88 of theouter shell 50 andinner shell 70, respectively, is constructed in a similar manner. For example, theend 92 of inner shell receptacle 88 is coupled tothumb receptacle 68 using stitching or an adhesive proximate toopening 89. In this embodiment, the thickness of tactility region orshell portion 46 is defined by the thickness ofreceptacle 68 of theouter shell 50. - As previously described, the difference in thickness of the material creating the
tactility regions shell portions tactility regions - An alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention is illustrated
FIGS. 6 and 7 . In this embodiment, hand covering 200 includes apalm region 210, a finger region 220 includingfinger receptacles thumb receptacle 230.Finger receptacle 222 andthumb receptacle 230 includetactility regions Tactility region 274 is defined by atransition area 270 at one end and by thedistal tip 232 of thefinger receptacle 222 at the other end. Similarly,tactility region 276 is defined by atransition area 272 at one end and by thedistal tip 240 of thethumb receptacle 230 at the other end. While not illustrated inFIG. 6 , hand covering 200 may include one or more tactility components attached thereto. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , a cross-sectional view offinger receptacle 222 is illustrated. As shown, the hand covering 200 includes afirst shell portion 250 that has a thickness and asecond shell portion 260 that has a thickness less than that of thefirst shell portion 250. Thefirst shell portion 250 includes aninner surface 252 that defines aninterior region 254. Similarly, thesecond shell portion 260 includes aninner surface 262 that defines aninterior region 264. The outer dimensions of thefirst shell portion 250 and thesecond shell portion 260 are the same. Accordingly, the difference in material thickness results in theinterior region 254 of thefirst shell portion 250 being narrower than theinterior region 264 of thesecond shell portion 260. The tactility and dexterity of the index finger infinger receptacle 222 is improved due to less material in thesecond shell portion 260. In this embodiment, the different shell portions with different thicknesses defined by thefinger receptacle 222 and thebody 244 of the hand covering 200 are integrally formed. Similarly, the different shell portions with different thicknesses defined by thethumb receptacle 230 and thebody 244 of the hand covering 200 are integrally formed. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , the change in material thickness occurs at atransition area 270. The length of thetransition area 270 can vary. In other words, the transition from thefirst shell portion 250 to thesecond shell portion 260 can be gradual and relatively smooth. Alternatively, it can be an abrupt step configuration, similar to the transition areas illustrated and described above with respect to hand covering 10. - The
finger receptacle 222 includes apalm side 236, aback side 238 and abase 234. Similarly,thumb receptacle 230 includes a palm side, a back side, and abase 242. - An alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIG. 8 . In this embodiment, hand covering 300 includes apalm region 310, afinger region 320, and athumb receptacle 330. Thefinger region 320 includesfinger receptacles articles palm region 310 to provide additional friction and gripping surfaces for the wearer of the hand covering 300. In an alternative embodiment, moldedarticles - Hand covering 300 includes a
tactility component 350 onfinger receptacle 322 and atactility component 352 onthumb receptacle 330. The shape and configuration oftactility components tactility components FIGS. 10-21 and described below. - In this embodiment, hand covering 300 includes rectangular,
elongate projections finger receptacles projections FIG. 9 , a portion offinger receptacle 324 is illustrated.Projection 360 is coupled to thepalm side 365 of thefinger receptacle 324 and includes abottom surface 366 and an upper orcontact surface 368. In one embodiment,projections - An alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 10 and 11 . As shown, the shape oftactility component 400 is triangular and it resembles a slice of a pyramid.Component 400 can be referred to as a rounded triangle. In this embodiment, thetactility component 400 includes abottom surface 410 and atop surface 420.Top surface 420 is flat and has a triangular shape.Component 400 has threeside surfaces bottom surface 410 and thetop surface 420. The flat configuration oftop surface 420 provides the wearer with a surface area that can be used to apply a force or pressure to an object. Thebottom surface 410 is configured to be coupled to a finger receptacle using an adhesive material or any other type of coupling or bonding techniques.Component 400 enables the wearer to hit or engage many angles and surfaces without aiming. - An alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 12 and 13 . As shown, the overall shape oftactility component 500 is generally arcuate and it can be referred to as a curved fingertip shape. In this embodiment, thetactility component 500 includes abottom surface 510 and twoside surfaces top edge 520 that is curved as illustrated inFIG. 12 . Instead of a flat top surface as incomponent 400, thetop edge 520 is a narrow, curved edge that provides a different point and type of engagement with an object. The configuration ofcomponent 500 wraps around a portion of the finger receptacle and enables the wearer to engage or hit an object from any direction. - An alternative embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 14 and 15 . As shown, the overall shape oftactility component 600 is a hemisphere and it resembles a raised, round dot.Tactility component 600 includes abottom surface 610 and fourside surfaces edges 622 and 624. The intersection point ofedges 622 and 624form top point 620, which provides a single point of contact and the concentration of force from the wearer. - Another embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 16 and 17 . The overall configuration oftactility component 700 resembles a diamond shape.Tactility component 700 includes abottom surface 710, atop surface 720, and fourside surfaces bottom surface 710 and thetop surface 720. Thetop surface 720 is similar totop surface 420 of tactility component 400 (seeFIGS. 10 and 11 ) in that it defines a flat surface area for the wearer of the hand covering 700 to contact an object.Top surface 720 has a diamond-shaped configuration.Component 700 can be applied or coupled to a finger receptacle vertically or horizontally. - Another embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 18 and 19 .Tactility component 800 resembles a pyramid-like shape.Tactility component 800 includes abottom surface 810 and threeside surfaces tip 820. Thetip 820 provides a single contact point that can be used to engage an object. Additionally, the side surfaces 830, 832, and 834 can accommodate all types of buttons. - Another embodiment of a tactility component according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 20 and 21 .Tactility component 900 includes abottom surface 910, atop surface 920, and threeside surfaces bottom surface 910 and thetop surface 920. In this embodiment, side surfaces 932 and 934 are gradually sloped as they extend between thebottom surface 910 and thetop surface 920. However,side surface 930 is substantially vertical, thereby allowing for thetop surface 920 to have an increased surface area. - An alternative embodiment of a hand covering according to the present invention is illustrated in
FIG. 22 . In this embodiment, hand covering 1000 includesfinger receptacles thumb receptacle 1020.Finger receptacle 1010 includes adistal tip 1018 andthumb receptacle 1020 includes adistal tip 1022. Coupled proximate todistal tip 1018 onfinger receptacle 1010 is apull tab 1030.Pull tab 1030 is coupled by stitching 1050 that defines a fixed or coupledportion 1032 and a free portion 1034 that can be grasped by the wearer.Pull tab 1030 can be used to assist with the removal offinger receptacle 1010 from the corresponding finger of the wearer's hand. Similarly, coupled proximate todistal tip 1022 onthumb receptacle 1020 is apull tab 1040.Pull tab 1040 is coupled by stitching 1052 that defines a fixed or coupledportion 1042 and afree portion 1044 that can be grasped by the wearer. Similar to pulltab 1030,pull tab 1040 can be used to assist with the removal ofthumb receptacle 1020 and thehand covering 1000. - In other embodiments, pull tabs may be included on additional finger receptacles. Alternatively, pull tabs can be provided on any combination of the thumb receptacle and finger receptacles of a hand covering. The pull tabs can be utilized on a hand covering that includes one or more tactility components. Alternatively, the pull tabs can be utilized on a hand covering that includes one or tactility regions with a reduced thickness of the material in the region or regions.
- In other embodiments, any combination of finger receptacles and a thumb receptacle of a hand covering may include tactility areas or regions. Similarly, any combination of finger receptacles and the thumb receptacle may include a tactility component either in addition to or in lieu of a tactility area or region.
- In various embodiments, the size of the tactility components or projections can vary. In one embodiment, each tactility projection can have a width of 5 millimeters and a height of 1.5 millimeters. In other embodiments, the width and/or the height of the tactility projections can vary, depending on the desired shape and configuration.
- In alternative embodiments, different materials can be included as part of or for an entire finger receptacle or thumb receptacle. Some materials that can be used include thin materials, conductive materials, hard plastics, molder rubber, and thermal plastic rubber materials.
- While the invention has been described in detail and with references to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention.
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