Merle H Adams

US Patent:

20070199131, Aug 30, 2007

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/741957

Inventors:

Merle Adams - Bozeman MT, US

International Classification:

A41D 19/00

US Classification:

002163000

Abstract:

A novel glove for strengthening and conditioning the wearer's digits and related musculature, with an emphasis on the distal-interphlangeal joints. The glove provides a means for increasing resistance at, or alternatively prohibiting the flexion of specific joints. Said means include annular rigid bands connected by elastic bands to a partial glove body, integral semicircular members that fit about the desired joints, and integral cylindrical members that fit about the desired joints. The exercises facilitated by the glove improve an athlete's ability to grasp an item, such as a ball, bat or an opponent. It will be appreciated that improved strength in the digits has a direct correlation with improved performance in a multitude of athletic endeavors.

US Patent:

20070028357, Feb 8, 2007

Filed:

Jul 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/160968

Inventors:

MERLE ADAMS - Bozeman MT, US

International Classification:

A41D 19/00

US Classification:

002163000

Abstract:

A rigid glove has openings at the ends of the fingers such that the ends of the fingers from the most distal joint to the end protrude therefrom. The fingers may be flexed as an exercise. Caps of varying resistance may also be applied to the ends of the glove's fingers.