Patent ID: 6536050
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
A device to protect a wearer's wrist and portion of hand between the index finger and the thumb when using a hand held power actuated fastener gun, comprising:a glove made of flexible material capable of covering the wearer's hand, wrist, and a portion of the lower forearm, the glove having a palm side, and a back side; a gap on the back side of the glove, the gap allowing the wearer to adjust the glove to the wearer's hand, wrist, and lower forearm; means for securing the glove to the wearer's hand, wrist and lower forearm, the means for securing the glove extending across the gap; a pocket located on the palm side of the glove; a rigid reinforcement member engaged in the pocket, the rigid reinforcement member extending from the lower forearm across the palm and toward the thumb covering both the palm and side of the hand from the first joint of the index finger to the midpoint between the first and second joints of the thumb between the index finger and thumb, the rigid reinforcement member providing protection for the wearer's wrist and portion of hand between the index finger and the thumb while operating the hand held power actuated fastener gun.