Patent ID: 8209771
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: A41D,A61F

Abstract:
1. A protective pad for interchangeable use in either a right or a left hand, comprising: a) an elongated, resilient body portion adapted to fit on an inside surface of a human hand with a major axis thereof disposed substantially perpendicular to the 2nd through 5th metacarpal bones of said hand; b) a cover enclosing said elongated, resilient body portion; c) a thin, flexible strap having a proximal end affixed to said body portion proximate a lower surface thereof at a first end of said major axis; d) a first fastener member disposed on a major surface of said thin, flexible strap proximate a distal end thereof; e) a second fastener portion adapted for removable interconnection to said first fastener portion disposed proximate an upper surface of said body portion proximate a second end of said major axis; and f) at least one thin, planar, semi-circular finger separator consisting of one selected from the group: pliable fabric and rigid sheet material disposed on and affixed to an upper surface of said body portion, so that said finger separator is pivoted to a vertical orientation when the protective pad is worn and in use on the hand of a wearer.