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Hand protectorRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, Hand Or ArmHand protector description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060277641, Hand protector. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED REASEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT [0001] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPUTER LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention concerns a hand protector, and more specifically, a hand protecting device having a protective surface that can be positioned over the edge of a human hand between the thumb and the tip of the index finger and the adjacent areas of the hand. [0005] 2. Description of Related Art [0006] The human hand is subject to a variety of localized stresses during everyday life. In particular, the edge of the hand delimited by the thumb and the tip of the index finger and the adjacent areas of the hand are subject to a variety of localized compressive and shear forces that can not only cause discomfort to a person, but also trigger a variety of damages to the different hand organs. [0007] For instance, in a retail work environment, the weight exercised by the hooks of clothes hangers or by the straps of shopping bags produce localized compressive and shear forces on the hands of clerks that are not only unpleasant, but that may abrade the skin and damage, among others, the dorsal I interosseous muscle of the hand, the dorsal I interosseous bone, the joints connecting the metacarpal III bone and the proximal, medial and distal phalanx of the finger, the lumbrical muscles, the radial artery of the index finger, and the proper palmar digital nerve. [0008] Any protective device providing relief to the hands of a retail operator or of a similarly situated operator should not only protect against localized compressive and shear forces, but also be adapted for the working environment of the operator. More specifically, such a protective device should be shaped and constructed to be worn on and off rapidly, and to be easily carried around when not in use, by keeping it either in a pocket of the employee, on the hand, or around the wrist. Such a protective device must also be easy to store within the work area, for instance, in a retail operation, near the cash register or near a fitting room, and meet certain aesthetic requirement to fit within the design and color schemes of the work environment, such as the refined decor of an upscale retail establishment. [0009] Because of the different work environments within which such a hand protector may be employed, different materials and design shapes may be required. In an upscale department store, an elegant design may be preferred, possibly with different color selections. In a dry cleaning environment, a more utilitarian construction may be preferred instead. In a construction environment, a rigid construction may be preferred to protect the hands of a worker from the loads provided by ropes or similar objects. [0010] Therefore, there is a need for a hand protector that will prevent or reduce injuries to the edge of a human hand comprised between the thumb and the tip of the index finger and to the adjacent areas of the hand. [0011] There is a further need for a hand protector that can be rapidly worn and easily stored by the user. [0012] There is a still further need for a hand protector that can be manufactured from a variety of materials, colors, and design combinations. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0013] The present invention concerns a hand protector for protecting at least a portion of the edge of a human hand comprised between the thumb and the tip of the index finger and of the adjacent areas of the hand. [0014] In one embodiment, the hand protector according to the present invention includes a protective surface capable of arching over the edge of the human hand, and one or more straps for maintaining the protective surface in place. In a variant of the first embodiment, one or more raised lips may be provided along one or more edges of the protective surface to meet either functional and/or aesthetic requirements. In another variant, one or more pouches may be positioned on the protective surface and/or on the one or more straps to store one or more objects such as keys. [0015] In a second embodiment, the hand protector comprises a tubular protective surface capable of arching over at least a portion of the edge of the human hand. Such a tubular surface is designed to wrap around the fingers of the hand, except the thumb, and also the hand portion comprised between the thumb and the other fingers. As in the first embodiment, variants of the second embodiment include one or more raised lips situated along one or more edges of the protective surface to meet either functional and/or aesthetic requirements, and one or more pouches on the protective surface to store one or more objects such as keys. [0016] Both the first and second embodiments are suitable for manufacturing form a variety of materials, both pliable and rigid, and in a variety of colors. [0017] It is an advantage of the present invention to protect the edge of a human hand comprised between the thumb and the tip of the index finger and the adjacent areas of the hand. [0018] It is another advantage of the present invention to provide a hand protector that can be manufactured from a variety of materials and a variety of designs to meet individual protection and storage requirements. [0019] Still another advantage of the present invention is to provide a hand protector comprising one or more raised lips around its edges to meet either functional and/or aesthetic considerations. [0020] Still another advantage of the present invention is to provide a hand protector with one or more pouches where keys or a similar object may be stored. [0021] These and other advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a reading of the following description, and may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. Continue reading about Hand protector... Full patent description for Hand protector Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Hand protector 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. 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