Patent ID: 6105162
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
In a glove for use in protecting the wearer's hand and having a back surface adapted to fit over the metacarpal portion of the wearer's hand, the combination comprising:a. a cushioning pad releasably connected at its underside to the back surface of the glove and positioned to cover a portion of the metacarpal portion of the wearer's hand, said cushion being releasably connected to the back surface of said glove in a manner permitting the cushion to be held firmly in place on the glove; andb. a rigid plate member releasably secured to the outer side of said cushion pad, said plate member configured to cover a substantial portion of said cushioning pad whereby a sharp blow to the outer surface of said plate member is distributed to a substantial surface area of said cushioning pad, wherein said cushioning pad is configured in a manner to provide a reduced interior standoff section and an annular cushioning section surrounding said interior section whereby a blow to said plate member is distributed in said pad through said annular section.