Exercise glove
View Patent ↗Embodiments of the present invention comprise a glove with a connecting member (a ring) at the glove's palm and back for connecting the glove to a resistance device or exercise machine. One or more adjustment straps and retention bands attached to the fingers, provide a secure fit, and retain a finger connecting member therein. The finger connecting members form a loop, pass through a d-ring attached to each finger, and the loops attach to the ring. The ends of the connecting members are attached near the finger tip, which is covered by a cap. An adjustable cuff near the wrist enables the user to fasten the glove securely. When connected to a resistance device or exercise machine, the glove helps to increase connectivity and transfer force through the hands and fingers.
1 . A glove for use in exercising, the glove comprising:
a glove body comprising a palm side, a back side, a plurality of finger tubes, and a bottom region configured for receiving a hand of a user;
one or more retention bands surrounding each finger tube, each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes, wherein each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes terminates in a finger tip;
a plurality of finger connecting mechanisms, each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms comprising a first end and a second end, the first end secured proximate to the finger tip by a cap attached to the finger tip;
each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is formed into a loop, and wherein the second end is secured proximate to the finger tip by the cap;
the finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is slidably retained within the retention bands;
each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is attached to a respective finger tube on the palm side and back side of the glove body;
a ring to slidably receive the loop of each finger connecting mechanism of the finger connecting mechanisms; and
an adjustable cuff attached to the glove body at the glove body bottom region, the adjustable cuff configured for encircling a wrist of the user and to secure the glove to the hand of the user.
2 . The glove as described in claim 1 , further comprising one or more adjustment straps surrounding each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes, and wherein each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of the connecting mechanisms is slidably retained within the one or more adjustment straps.
3 . The glove as described in claim 2 , further comprising a guide ring attached to each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes, wherein each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes is joined to the glove body, the guide ring is slidably retaining each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms.
4 . The glove as described in claim 3 , wherein the guide ring is a D-ring.
5 . The glove as described in claim 4 , further comprising padding, and wherein the padding is attached inside the palm side of the glove body.
6 . The glove as described in claim 1 , wherein the adjustable cuff is a hook and loop fastener.
7 . A glove for use in exercising, the glove comprising:
a glove body comprising a palm side, a back side, a plurality of finger tubes, each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes terminating in a finger tip, and a bottom region configured for receiving a hand of a user;
one or more adjustment straps surrounding each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes,
a plurality of finger connecting mechanisms, each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms comprising a first end and a second end, the first end secured proximate to the finger tip by a cap attached to the finger tip;
each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is formed into a loop, and wherein the second end is secured proximate to the finger tip by the cap;
one or more retention bands surrounding each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes;
a guide ring attached to each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes wherein each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes is joined to the glove body; the guide ring, the adjustment straps and the retention bands slidably retaining each finger connecting mechanism of the finger connecting mechanism;
each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is attached to a respective finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes on the palm side and back side of the glove body;
a ring to slidably receive the loop of each finger connecting mechanisms of the finger connecting mechanisms and for connecting the glove to an exercise device; and
an adjustable cuff attached to the bottom region of the glove body, wherein the adjustable cuff is configured for encircling a wrist of the user to secure the glove to the hand of the user.
8 . The glove as described in claim 7 , wherein the guide ring is a D-ring.
9 . The glove as described in claim 7 , wherein the adjustable cuff is a hook and loop fastener.
10 . An exercise system, the system comprising:
an exercise glove, the exercise glove comprising:
a glove body comprising a palm side, a back side, a plurality of finger tubes, and a bottom region configured for receiving a hand of a user;
one or more retention bands surrounding each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes, wherein each finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes terminates in a finger tip;
a plurality of finger connecting mechanisms, each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms comprising a first end and a second end, the first end secured proximate to the finger tip by a cap attached to the finger tip;
each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is formed into a loop, and wherein the second end is secured proximate to the finger tip by the cap;
each finger connecting mechanism of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is slidably retained within the retention bands;
each finger connecting mechanisms of the plurality of finger connecting mechanisms is attached to a respective finger tube of the plurality of finger tubes on the palm side and back side of the glove body;
a ring to slidably receive the loop of each finger connecting mechanism of the finger connecting mechanisms; and
an adjustable cuff attached to the bottom region of the glove body, wherein the adjustable cuff is configured for encircling a wrist of the user, to secure the glove to the hand of the user; and
a resistance mechanism, the resistance mechanism having two ends, each end terminating in a fastener for connecting the resistance mechanism to the exercise glove.
11 . The exercise system of claim 10 , wherein the resistance mechanism is an elastic strap.
12 . The exercise system as described in claim 11 , wherein the fastener connects the resistance mechanism to the ring of the glove.
13 . The exercise system as described in claim 11 , further comprising a means for attaching the resistance mechanism to a rigid surface.
14 . The exercise system of claim 10 , wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of a carabiner, a clasp, a hook and eye member, a buckle and a turnbuckle.