Fitted wrist protective glove

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a fitted wrist-protective glove adapted to be worn under a hockey or lacrosse glove, the fitted wrist-protective glove comprising (a) a hand portion, the hand portion comprising an impact resistant material near the base of the dorsal side thereof; (b) a wrist joint portion comprising an impact resistant material along the posterior side thereof; (c) a forearm portion, wherein the forearm portion extends at least 1.5 inches from the wrist joint portion, and wherein the forearm portion comprises (i) an impact resistant material along the posterior, medial and lateral sides thereof; and (ii) a flap comprising an elastic material, the flap extending from the medial side and capable of extending to the lateral side or extending from the lateral side and capable of extending to the medial side; and (d) means for securing the forearm portion tightly around an individual's forearm.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A fitted wrist-protective glove adapted to be worn under a hockey or lacrosse glove, said fitted wrist-protective glove comprising (a) a hand portion, said hand portion comprising (i) a palm portion, said palm portion comprising an impact resistant material near the base of the dorsal side thereof; (ii) a plurality of finger portions; and (iii) a thumb portion; (b) a wrist joint portion, said wrist joint portion comprising an impact resistant material along the posterior side thereof; (c) a forearm portion, wherein said forearm portion extends at least 1.5 inches from said wrist joint portion, and wherein said forearm portion comprises (i) an impact resistant material along the posterior, medial and lateral sides thereof; and (ii) a flap comprising an elastic material, said flap extending from said medial side and capable of extending to said lateral side or extending from said lateral side and capable of extending to said lateral side; and (d) means for securing said forearm portion tightly around an individual's forearm. 
     
     
         2 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said impact resistant materials independently comprises aromatic polyamide fiber or ballistic nylon. 
     
     
         3 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said aromatic polyamide fiber is a para-aramid fiber. 
     
     
         4 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said aromatic polyamide fiber is a meta-aramid fiber. 
     
     
         5 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said forearm portion extends at least  2  inches from said wrist joint portion. 
     
     
         6 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said forearm portion extends at least 2.25 inches from said wrist joint portion. 
     
     
         7 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said forearm portion extends at least 2.5 inches from said wrist joint portion. 
     
     
         8 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said forearm portion extends at least 2.75 inches from said wrist joint portion. 
     
     
         9 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said forearm portion extends at least 3 inches from said wrist joint portion. 
     
     
         10 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said palm portion comprises nylon material. 
     
     
         11 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said dorsal side of said palm portion comprises nylon material. 
     
     
         12 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein one or more of said finger portions comprises nylon material along the palmar and dorsal sections thereof. 
     
     
         13 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 12 , wherein one or more of said finger portions further comprises leather material along the lateral sections thereof. 
     
     
         14 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 13 , wherein said leather material is suede. 
     
     
         15 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said thumb portion comprises nylon material along the palmar and dorsal sides thereof. 
     
     
         16 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 15 , wherein said thumb portion further comprises leather material along the lateral section thereof. 
     
     
         17 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 16 , wherein said leather material is suede. 
     
     
         18 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing said forearm portion to an individual's forearm comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         19 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 18 , wherein said hook and loop fastener secures said flap to said posterior side of said forearm portion. 
     
     
         20 . A fitted wrist-protective glove according to  claim 18 , wherein said forearm portion further comprises a buckle at said lateral side thereof, said buckle adapted to allow said flap to pass through said buckle and fold back onto itself.