Patent ID: 7958568
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: A41D,A63B

Abstract:
1. A glove comprising: a support system comprising: at least one support structure including a first segment and an adjacent second segment; the first segment including a first mechanical connector including at least one hole, and a second mechanical connector including at least one post; the second segment including a first end portion having a first inner surface and a second end portion having a second inner surface facing the first inner surface, the second segment including a first mechanical connector including at least one hole, and a second mechanical connector including at least one post disposed on the first inner surface of the first end portion of the second segment; wherein the hole of the first mechanical connector of the first segment receives the post of the second mechanical connector of the second segment thereby connecting the first segment with the second segment; wherein the post pivots within the hole allowing the first segment to pivot with respect to the second segment; wherein the post is integrally formed on the second connector; and wherein a distal edge of the first segment extends further distally than the post of the first mechanical connector of the first segment.