Accessory for a video game system

Abstract

The present invention provides a cap suitable for being worn over at least one of a wearer's finger and thumb when playing video games. The cap comprises a body portion having an inner surface suitable for facing the wearer's skin when in use and an outer surface comprising a front side and a rear side. The front side is suitable for covering a front portion of a wearer's finger, and the rear side is suitable for covering a back portion of a wearer's finger. The cap further comprises a gripping portion located on the front side of the outer surface. The gripping portion is limited to being positioned on the front side of the outer surface and is suitable for contacting a user-input device of a video game system. The cap can include at least one decal associated to a feature of a video game.

1 . A cap suitable for being worn over at least one of a wearer's finger and thumb when playing video games, said cap comprising: 
 a) a body portion having: 
 i) an inner surface suitable for facing the wearer's skin when in use;  
 ii) an outer surface comprising a front side and a rear side, said front side being suitable for covering a front portion of a wearer's finger, and said rear side being suitable for covering a back portion of a wearer's finger;  
   b) a gripping portion located on said front side of said outer surface, said gripping portion being limited to said front side of said outer surface and being suitable for contacting a user-input device of a video game system.    
   
   
       2 . An article as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said body portion is made from at least one material selected from the list consisting of rubber, silicone, neoprene and plastic.  
   
   
       3 . An article as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said gripping portion is made from at least one material selected from the list consisting of rubber, silicone, neoprene, plastic and silkscreen.  
   
   
       4 . An article as defined in  claim 3 , wherein said gripping portion includes projections extending from said front side of said outer surface.  
   
   
       5 . An article as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said projections form at least one of a pattern and a shape.  
   
   
       6 . An article as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said projections form an image of a fingerprint.  
   
   
       7 . An article as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said body portion includes ventilation apertures.  
   
   
       8 . An article as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one decal located on said outer surface, said at least one decal being associated with a feature of a video game.  
   
   
       9 . A band suitable for being worn around a wearer's hand when playing video games, said band comprising: 
 a) a body portion having: 
 i) an inner surface suitable for facing the wearer's skin when in use;  
 ii) an outer surface comprising a front said and a rear side, said front side being suitable for covering a wearer's palm, and said rear side being suitable for covering a back of the wearer's hand;  
   b) a gripping portion located on said front side of said outer surface, said gripping portion being limited to said front side of said outer surface and being suitable for contacting a user-input device of a video game system.    
   
   
       10 . An article as defined in  claim 9 , wherein said band includes a thumb opening.  
   
   
       11 . An article as defined in  claim 10 , wherein said body portion is made from at least one material selected from the list consisting of spandex, lycra, cotton and wool.  
   
   
       12 . An article as defined in  claim 11 , wherein said gripping portion is made from at least one material selected from the list consisting of rubber, silicone, neoprene or plastic.  
   
   
       13 . An article as defined in  claim 9 , wherein said gripping portion includes projections extending from said outer surface of said front side.  
   
   
       14 . An article as defined in  claim 9 , wherein said projections form at least one of a pattern, a shape and text.  
   
   
       15 . An article as defined in  claim 9 , further comprising at least one decal located on said outer surface, said at least one decal being associated with a feature of a video game.  
   
   
       16 . An article suitable for being worn on at least a portion of a wearer's hand when playing video games, said article comprising: 
 a) a body portion having: 
 i) an inner surface suitable for facing the wearer's skin when in use;  
 ii) an outer surface;  
   b) a gripping portion located on said outer surface, said gripping portion being suitable for contacting a user-input device of a video game system;    c) at least one decal located on said outer surface, said at least one decal being associated with a feature of a video game.    
   
   
       17 . A hand accessory as defined in  claim 16 , wherein said feature of a video game is selected from the list consisting of a game logo and a game character.  
   
   
       18 . A hand accessory as defined in  claim 17 , wherein said hand accessory is a cap for one of a wearer's finger or thumb.  
   
   
       19 . A hand accessory as defined in  claim 17 , wherein said hand accessory is a band for wearing around a wearer's palm.  
   
   
       20 . A consumer package comprising: 
 a) a computer readable storage medium including a program element suitable for execution by a computing apparatus for implementing a video game;    b) an article suitable for being worn around at least a portion of a wearer's hand when playing said video game, said article comprising: 
 i) a body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface being suitable for facing the wearer's skin when in use;  
 ii) a gripping portion located on said outer surface, said gripping portion being suitable for contacting a user-input device of a video game system.