Patent ID: 6961960

Claim:
A glove comprising: (A) an outer layer comprising (i) a plurality of first individual pocket enclosures wherein each first individual pocket enclosure is positioned on the back portion of a hand between a knuckle and a first finger joint adjacent to the knuckle; (ii) a plurality of second individual pocket enclosures wherein each second individual pocket enclosure is positioned on the back portion of the hand on each finger between a first joint and a second finger joint adjacent to the distal end of the finger and on the thumb between the first finger joint and the distal end of the thumb; (ii) a third individual pocket enclosure that substantially covers the back of the hand; and (B) an inner layer positioned within the first, second and third individual pocket enclosures, wherein the inner layer comprises (i) a high strength, lightweight, impact resistant material that is contoured to cover the back portion of the hand and (ii) a layer of padding on each side of the high strength, lightweight, impact resistant material.