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  Billiard bridge training gloveUSPTO Application #: 20070079421Title: Billiard bridge training glove Abstract: An instructional billiard glove worn on a player's bridge hand provided with a first, second, third, fourth and fifth releasable securing means positioned on a thumb stall bottom side, thumb stall distal end, an index finger stall interstice, index finger stall distal end, and a middle finger stall interstice, respectively. Open bridge formation is instructed by releasably securing the first and third releasable securing means. Closed bridge formation is instructed by releasably securing the first and fifth releasable securing means while releasably securing the second and fourth releasable securing means. Releasable securing means are preferably mating hook and loop fasteners fixed to the finger stalls. (end of abstract) Agent: The Parker Law Office, PLLC - Rocky Mount, NC, US Inventor: Mark A. Davis USPTO Applicaton #: 20070079421 - Class: 002163000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Gloves, Fingers The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070079421. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to a billiard instructional device, specifically to an instructional billiard glove and method that instructs a person in proper formation of open and closed billiard bridge positions, respectively. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] In billiards, a player uses a cue stick to strike a cue ball causing the cue ball to roll in the direction of an object ball. When properly struck, the cue ball strikes the object ball and the object ball rolls into a pocket for scoring. While striking the cue ball, the player grips the cue stick in one hand and rests the striking end of the cue stick on the player's other hand. This hand supporting the striking end of the cue stick is called the "bridge" hand since it is formed into a bridge position. The open bridge and closed bridge are two most bridge positions. [0005] Forming a proper bridge position is a key element of properly striking the cue ball. A properly formed bridge creates a steady and solid structure to control the cue stick. A proper bridge also enables the player to strike the cue ball with greater force and accuracy, improving play. An open bridge position generally consists of the palm of the bridge hand resting on the billiard's table playing surface, knuckles of the four fingers raised, the bottom of the thumb firmly abutting the inside of the index finger with the tips of the four fingers resting on the table playing surface. A closed bridge position generally consists of the palm of the bridge hand resting on the billiard's table playing surface, knuckles of the four fingers raised, the bottom of the thumb firmly abutting the inside of the middle finger, and the tip of the index finger firmly abutting the tip of the thumb with the tips of the middle, ring and pinkie fingers resting on the table playing surface. [0006] Players are usually instructed in formation of a billiard bridge position by verbal coaching and visually watching the coach form the bridge position. The player practices formation of the bridge position repetitively to learn how to form a bridge position. This method of instruction is difficult since properly formed bridge positions require restraint of the bridge hand in unnatural positions. Additionally, verbal instructions are difficult to follow. Coaching sessions are limited in duration, and the player does not have the advantage of assistance during individual play unless the coach is present. [0007] Instructional training aids teaching formation of proper bridge position are limited. U.S. Pat. No. 4,053,153 to josenhans teaches a training device for billiards. However, such a training device is bulky, does not instruct in multiple bridge formations, and does not allow the cue stick to rest on the bridge hand. Additionally, such a device does not provide suitable "feel" to the player in striking the cue ball. The player must still transition from the use of the training device to learning to properly form bridge positions without the aid of the device. [0008] There are many billiard gloves that enhance play. These devices are used to reduce friction of the cue stick at the points of connection with the bridge hand. Heretofore, no billiard glove device instructs the hand in bridge formation. [0009] Accordingly, what is needed is an instructional training aid that teaches a player in proper formation of billiard bridge positions that facilitates play, is unobtrusive, can be used for self-instruction, and assists the player in restraining the hands in assuming proper bridge positions. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0010] An object of the present invention is to provide an instructional device to instruct a billiard player in proper formation of various billiard bridge positions. [0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide an instructional billiard glove that facilitates play while instructing a player in proper formation of various billiard bridge positions. [0012] A further object of the present invention is to provide an instructional billiard glove that restrains the player's bridge hand in assuming a proper billiard bridge position to enable the player to maintain the formed bridge position during play. [0013] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an instructional training aid providing a smooth, friction-reducing covering for portions of the hand and fingers that contact the cue stick. [0014] Still another object of the invention is to provide an instructional training aid that aids a player in controlling the cue stick thus enhancing the player's skill in billiards. [0015] To achieve the foregoing objects, and in accordance with the purpose of the invention as broadly described herein, the present invention provides an instructional training aid and method of use that instructs a person's hand in formation of one or more billiard bridge positions. [0016] In a first aspect, the invention comprises an instructional training aid comprising a billiard glove having the thumb releasably securable to at least one finger providing a player instruction in proper formation of an open billiard bridge position. [0017] In a second aspect, the invention comprises an instructional training aid comprising a billiard glove having the thumb releasably securable to the index finger providing a player instruction in proper formation of a closed billiard position. [0018] In a third aspect, the invention comprises an instructional training aid comprising a billiard glove having releasable securing means positioned on the thumb with mating releasable securing means positioned on the index finger and middle finger, providing a player instruction in proper formation of either an open or closed billiard bridge position, respectively. [0019] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a billiard glove is provided with hook and loop fasteners positioned on the bottom side of the thumb and the distal end of the thumb. The glove further comprises mating opposite hook and loop fasteners positioned on the inside of the index finger, distal end of the index finger, and inside of the middle finger, providing for restraint of the hand in assuming an open billiard bridge position when the hook and loop fastener positioned on the bottom side of the thumb is releasably secured to the opposite hook and loop fastener positioned on the side of the index finger. Alternatively, the glove provides for restraint of the hand in assuming a closed billiard bridge position when the hook and loop fastener positioned on the bottom side of the thumb is releasably secured to the opposite hook and loop fastener positioned on the inside of the middle finger, and the hook and loop fastener positioned on the distal end of the thumb is releasably secured to the opposite hook and loop fastener positioned on the distal end of the index finger. [0020] The present invention will now be described with reference to the following drawings, in which like reference numbers denote the same element throughout. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0021] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the backhand side of an instructional billiard glove in which the present invention is practiced. Continue reading... Full patent description for Billiard bridge training glove Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Billiard bridge training glove patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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