Computer game controller thumb cover and protector

Abstract

For computer game controller thumb protection, a sheath of resilient, breathable fabric is tailored to conform closely to the distal and proximal thumb phalanx profiles. Stitched to the sheath is a single, continuous strip of thin, elastomer permeated fabric as a taction pad. Taction pad stitching follows the pad edge perimeter. The taction pad covers the pad area of the distal phalanx with a dog-leg extension over the first interproximal joint and proximal phalanx. A hook and loop swatch at a loose distal end of the dog-leg secures the end of the extension to a corresponding swatch of hook and loop material secured to the sheath.

1 . A protective thumb cover comprising:
 a sheath of flexible, breathable fabric tailored to closely enclose the distal and proximal thumb phalanges; and,   an integral taction pad secured to said sheath covering a pad area of said distal phalanx, said taction pad including a narrow extension from the phalanx pad covering that extends over a first interproximal joint to continue over a top of said proximal phalanx of said thumb, a free distal end of said extension selectively attached to said sheath   
     
     
         2 . The protective thumb cover described by  claim 1  wherein a first swatch of hook and loop material is secured to said free distal end of said extension 
     
     
         3 . The protective thumb cover described by  claim 2  wherein a second swatch of hook and loop material is secured to said sheath opposite from said first swatch. 
     
     
         4 . The protective thumb cover described by  claim 1  wherein said integral taction pad is secured to said sheath by stitching about an edge perimeter of said taction pad. 
     
     
         5 . The protective thumb cover described by  claim 1  wherein said taction pad is secured to said sheath by stitching along an edge of said taction pad about a perimeter of said distal phalanx pad. 
     
     
         6 . The protective thumb cover described by  claim 1  wherein said flexible, breathable fabric is Phiten.