Patent ID: 7574748
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: A41D,A63B

Abstract:
1. A glove comprising: a first layer configured to contact a palm of a hand; and a support system for a finger comprising: at least one support structure including a first segment and an adjacent second segment; the first segment including a first side portion that extends along a first side of the finger, a second side portion that extends along a second side of the finger, and a first central portion that extends across a top of a finger between the first side portion and the second side portion; the first side portion including a first mechanical connector including a first hole and a second mechanical connector including a first post; the second segment including a second central portion that extends across the top of the finger, a third side portion that extends along the first side of the finger, and a fourth side portion that extends along the second side of the finger; the second side portion including a third mechanical connector including a second hole and a fourth mechanical connector including a second post; wherein the first hole is configured to receive the second post to connect the first segment with the second segment; wherein the second post pivots within the first hole allowing the first segment to pivot with respect to the second segment; and wherein the first post is integrally formed on the second mechanical connector and the second post is integrally formed on the fourth mechanical connector.