Sport glove with web attachment

Abstract

An improved ball capturing sports glove incorporating a web attachment between the thumb and forefinger is disclosed. The web preferably consists of a unitary relatively thin sheet of material forming an extension of the palm portion of the glove and may be comprised of a variety of materials that facilitate the capturing and holding of a thrown ball including rough surfaced and tacktified leather.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A sports glove for use in capturing a game ball comprising in combination: 
 a. A back portion;    b. A palm portion joined to said back portion, said palm and back portions in combination adapted to cover the fingers of a hand;    c. A thumb covering portion attached to said palm and back portions: and    d. A web of material connected between said thumb portion and said palm and back portions, said web extending from at least the position of the knuckle of said thumb portion and at least the position of the first knuckle of the index finger of the palm and back portions.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said web comprises an extension of said palm portion.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said palm portion and said web portion are comprised of a grip enhancing material.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein said grip enhancing material comprises tactified leather.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the upper part of said palm and back portions are divided into separate finger covering portions.