Hand and forearm protection apparel

Abstract

An article of clothing is provided that includes a hand covering coupled to a forearm covering wherein the article of clothing protects the skin from environmental elements.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An article of clothing, comprising:
 a hand covering coupled to a forearm covering to protect the skin from environmental elements.   
     
     
         2 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the hand covering is at least one of a glove and a mitten. 
     
     
         3 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the forearm covering is removably coupled to the hand covering. 
     
     
         4 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , further protects an area between the hand and the forearm from environmental elements. 
     
     
         5 . The article of clothing of  claim 4 , wherein the area between the hand and forearm is protected from environmental elements touching the skin. 
     
     
         6 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the forearm covering protects the skin of the forearm from environmental elements. 
     
     
         7 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the environmental elements comprise foreign objects, water, rain, snow, sleet, ice, freezing rain, and hail. 
     
     
         8 . The article of clothing of  claim 7 , wherein the foreign objects comprise at least one of rocks, pebbles, dirt, a leaves, gravel, sticks, stones, any sharp or dull object, and any irregularly shaped object. 
     
     
         9 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , further includes a coupling mechanism to join the hand covering and the forearm covering. 
     
     
         10 . The article of clothing of  claim 9 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises at least one of Velcro, hooks and eyes, snaps, buckles, buttons, and zippers. 
     
     
         11 . The article of clothing of  claim 9 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is connected to the hand covering and the second part is connected to the forearm covering. 
     
     
         12 . The article of clothing of  claim 11 , wherein the hand covering and the forearm covering are coupled together when the first part and the second part of the coupling mechanism are connected. 
     
     
         13 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , further creates no gap in the area between the hand and the forearm when the forearm covering couples with the hand covering. 
     
     
         14 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the forearm covering fits within the hand covering. 
     
     
         15 . The article of clothing of  claim 14 , wherein the distal edge of the hand covering is arranged to project over the proximal end of the forearm covering by a predetermined length. 
     
     
         16 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the distal end of forearm covering has a tightening mechanism to create a snug fit on the wearer's forearm. 
     
     
         17 . The article of clothing of  claim 16 , wherein the tightening mechanism is at least one of a string tie, elastic, and Velcro. 
     
     
         18 . The article of clothing of  claim 16 , wherein the wearer can adjust the tightening mechanism to provide a comfortable fit. 
     
     
         19 . The article of clothing of  claim 1  further protects the wearer from scratches, abrasions, cuts, and damage to the skin of at least the hand and the forearm. 
     
     
         20 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the palm section of the hand covering comprises a plurality of gripping areas.