Patent ID: 6237148
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A41D,D05B

Abstract:
A thumb shielding device comprising:a substantially cut-proof planar member, said planar member having a central portion and a pair of flaps, each flap extending outwardly from an associated side of said central portion;wherein said central portion is substantially rigid;wherein each flap is substantially malleable for permitting bending of said flaps around a thumb of a user for securing said planar member around the thumb of the user whereby said planar member generally covers said thumb for preventing cutting of said thumb; andsaid central portion having an arcuate cutout portion extending between opposite lower ends of said flaps such that said arcuate cutout portion is positionable proximate a base of the thumb of the user when said planar member is secured to the thumb of the user, said arcuate cutout portion being for facilitating bending of a joint at the base of the thumb.