Hand pad for gripping a lifting device and other devices

Abstract

A hand protective and padding device and athletic training system for gripping an exercise device, particularly a weight lifting bar, barbell or tension device. The system includes a protective pad covering the palm area and finger loops on the pad through which three fingers extend for an absolute hold between the hand pad and the user's hand. The hand pad possesses an oval like shape with concave center, providing the user with enhanced comfort and protection against the entire palm side of a user's hands. The hand pad may utilize a rubber-like material, which accommodates movement, and tolerance on rough surfaces. The hand pad has a generally high coefficient of friction which provides a non-slip grip, is smooth for a soothing grip for the user and can be easily cleaned and maintained for enhanced hygiene.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A hand protective device for fitness activities comprising:
 a flexible padding member;   a concave center portion;   at least one serrated portion;   and,   a set of at least three externally located retaining loops.   
     
     
         2 . The hand protective device of  claim 1  wherein the flexible padding member further comprises:
 a top edge; 
 a medial edge; 
 a bottom edge; 
 a lateral edge; and wherein the set of at least three externally located retaining loops comprises: 
 an index finger loop; 
 a middle finger loop; and, 
 a third finger loop. 
 
     
     
         3 . The hand protective device of  claim 2  wherein the top edge and the bottom edge are in communication with the lateral edge, and wherein the construction of the lateral edge is selected from the group consisting of linear and convex. 
     
     
         4 . The hand protective device of  claim 2  wherein the medial edge comprises a convex construction and wherein the device comprises a material hardness between 20 Shore A and 45 Shore A silicone rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The hand protective device of  claim 2  wherein the curves of the edges comprise a shape selected from the group consisting of elliptical and oval. 
     
     
         6 . The hand protective device of  claim 2  wherein the concavity of grip is between 30 mm and 40 mm. 
     
     
         7 . The hand protective device of  claim 2  wherein the set of at least three externally located retaining loops restrain the second through fourth fingers of the user and wherein the index finger loop, the middle finger loop, and the third finger loop are heat adhesive sealed to at least one layer of the flexible padding member. 
     
     
         8 . The hand protective device of  claim 12  wherein the set of at least three externally located retaining loops comprise materials selected from the group consisting of polymers, rubbers, nylon, knit polyester elastic, a single piece of silicone rubber, microfiber co-polymer felt substrate, polyurethane, and composites. 
     
     
         9 . The hand protective device of  claim 1  wherein the flexible padding member does not secure at the wrist of a user. 
     
     
         10 . An exercise training system comprising:
 a durable and flexible pad comprising a contact portion and a non-contact portion wherein the contact portion is disposed to protect the user's palm and lower area of the fingers; and,   a securing device for removable attachment to the hand of a hand of a user.   
     
     
         11 . The exercise training system of  claim 10  wherein the securing device covers only a portion of the user's fingers. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise training system of  claim 10  wherein the grip surface comprises a serrated portion. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise training system of  claim 10  wherein the hand padding assistance system comprises training apparatuses selected from the group consisting of weight lifting bars, barbells, tension apparatuses or lifting apparatuses for activities selected from the group consisting of gym, fitness, weight training and recreational activities. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise training system of  claim 10  wherein the securing device for removable attachment to the hand of a user comprises a set of annular receiving members. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise training system of  claim 10  wherein the durable and flexible pad comprises a friction portion to assist in a strong grip around a lifting device. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise training system of  claim 13  wherein the durable and flexible pad comprises comprising a concave center and an oval configuration which does not physically contact the thumb of the user. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise training system of  claim 13  wherein the durable and flexible pad does not secure at the wrist of a user. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise training system of  claim 13  wherein the grip surface comprises a concave center comprising a concavity of 20 mm to 40 mm. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise training system of  claim 12  wherein the serrated pattern comprises of a length of 6.5 mm, a width selected from a range of 6.75 to 8.5, and a height of 8.75 mm. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise training system of  claim 14 , wherein the set of annular receiving members comprise a total distance selected from the range of 60 mm to 100 mm, horizontally across the back surface.