(19) United States
`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2015/0106990 A1
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`(54) SUSPENSION PADDING FOR LACROSSE
`GLOVE
`(71) Applicant: Under Armour, Inc., Baltimore, MD
`(US)
`(72) Inventors: Paul Gait, Albany, NY (US); Chris
`Perra, Albany, NY (US)
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`(73) Assignee: Under Armour, Inc., Baltimore, MD
`(US)
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`(21) Appl. No.: 14/056,243
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`(22) Filed:
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`Oct. 17, 2013
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`Publication Classification
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`2006.O1
`30.8
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`(51) Int. Cl.
`A63B 7L/4
`A4ID 9/05
`(52) U.S. Cl.
`CPC ............ A63B 7/143 Colio) tries
`ABSTRACT
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`A glove is provided and includes a wrist portion and a hand
`portion attached to the wrist portion. The hand portion
`includes a plurality of finger portions extending away from
`the wrist portion, a palm portion, and a back portion formed
`on an opposite side of the glove than the palm portion. The
`glove also includes a padded panel attached to the back por
`tion. The padded panel is attached to the backportionata first
`edge and is attached to the backportion via a tetherata second
`edge.
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`SUSPENSION PADDING FOR LACROSSE
`GLOVE
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`FIELD
`0001. The present disclosure relates to a protective glove
`and more particularly to a protective glove for use during an
`athletic activity Such as lacrosse or hockey.
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`BACKGROUND
`0002 This section provides background information
`related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior
`art.
`0003 Protective gloves are typically used in contact sports
`Such as lacrosse and hockey to protect a players hand and
`wrist from injuries caused by another player's stick. Such
`gloves are specifically designed to protect against injuries
`when the player is checked or slashed and, as a result, often
`include padding and other protective materials that Surround
`an exterior portion of the glove.
`0004 While conventional protective gloves provide
`adequate protection during play, the padding and other pro
`tective materials that surround the exterior portion of the
`glove typically hinder the player's ability to bend or flex the
`players hand and properly grasp a lacrosse or hockey Stick.
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`SUMMARY
`0005. This section provides a general summary of the
`disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full
`scope or all of its features.
`0006. In one configuration, a glove is provided and
`includes a wrist portion and a hand portion attached to the
`wrist portion. The hand portion includes a plurality offinger
`portions extending away from the wrist portion, a palm por
`tion, and a back portion formed on an opposite side of the
`glove than the palm portion. The glove also includes a padded
`panel attached to the back portion. The padded panel is
`attached to the back portion at a first edge and is attached to
`the back portion via a tether at a second edge.
`0007. In another configuration, a glove is provided and
`includes a wrist portion and a hand portion attached to the
`wrist portion. The hand portion includes a plurality offinger
`portions extending away from the wrist portion, a palm por
`tion, and a back portion formed on an opposite side of the
`glove than the palm portion. The glove also includes a padded
`panel attached to the back portion via a tether. The tether
`permits relative movement between the padded panel and the
`backportion and biases the padded panel toward and the wrist
`portion.
`0008 Further areas of applicability will become apparent
`from the description provided herein. The description and
`specific examples in this Summary are intended for purposes
`of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of
`the present disclosure.
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`DRAWINGS
`0009. The drawings described herein are for illustrative
`purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible
`implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of
`the present disclosure.
`0010 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective glove in
`accordance with the principles of the present disclosure;
`0011 FIG. 2 is a side view of the protective glove of FIG.
`1 shown in a relaxed State;
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`(0012 FIG. 3 is a side view of the protective glove of FIG.
`1 shown in a flexed state;
`0013 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the protective
`glove of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 2;
`0014 FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the protective
`glove of FIG. 1 shown in a relaxed State and taken along line
`5-5 of FIG.1;
`0015 FIG. 6 shows the cross-sectional view of FIG. 5 in a
`flexed state;
`0016 FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the protective
`glove of FIG. 1 shown in a relaxed State and taken along line
`7-7 of FIG. 1; and
`0017 FIG. 8 shows the cross-sectional view of FIG. 7 in a
`flexed state.
`0018 Corresponding reference numerals indicate corre
`sponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION
`0019. Example embodiments will now be described more
`fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.
`0020 Example embodiments are provided so that this dis
`closure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to
`those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are
`set forth Such as examples of specific components, devices,
`and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodi
`ments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those
`skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed,
`that example embodiments may be embodied in many differ
`ent forms and that neither should be construed to limit the
`Scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well
`known processes, well-known device structures, and well
`known technologies are not described in detail.
`0021. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of
`describing particular example embodiments only and is not
`intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms
`“a,” “an and “the may be intended to include the plural
`forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
`The terms “comprises.” “comprising,” “including, and “hav
`ing.” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated
`features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or compo
`nents, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or
`more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements,
`components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, pro
`cesses, and operations described herein are not to be con
`Strued as necessarily requiring their performance in the par
`ticular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically
`identified as an order of performance. It is also to be under
`stood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
`0022. When an element or layer is referred to as being
`“on.” “engaged to.” “connected to,” or “coupled to another
`element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or
`coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements
`or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is
`referred to as being “directly on.” “directly engaged to.”
`“directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to another ele
`ment or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers
`present. Other words used to describe the relationship
`between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g.,
`“between versus “directly between.” “adjacent versus
`“directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and/or
`includes any and all combinations of one or more of the
`associated listed items.
`0023. Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be
`used herein to describe various elements, components,
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`regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components,
`regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these
`terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one ele
`ment, component, region, layer or section from another
`region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second and
`other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a
`sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context.
`Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section
`discussed below could be termed a second element, compo
`nent, region, layer or section without departing from the
`teachings of the example embodiments.
`0024 Spatially relative terms, such as “inner.” “outer.”
`“beneath.” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like,
`may be used herein for ease of description to describe one
`element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or
`feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms
`may be intended to encompass different orientations of the
`device in use or operation in addition to the orientation
`depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the
`figures is turned over, elements described as “below' or
`“beneath other elements or features would then be oriented
`“above' the other elements or features. Thus, the example
`term “below can encompass both an orientation of above and
`below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90
`degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative
`descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
`0025. With reference to the figures, a glove 10 is provided
`and includes a hand portion 12 and a wrist portion 14. The
`glove 10 may be worn by a lacrosse player or a hockey player
`to protect the players hand and wrist. Namely, the hand
`portion 12 and the wrist portion 14 may cooperate to protect
`the players hand and wrist from injuries caused by another
`player's stick while concurrently allowing the player to easily
`grasp a lacrosse Stick (FIG. 3) or a hockey Stick.
`0026. The hand portion 12 includes a palm portion 16, a
`thumb portion 18, a plurality offinger portions 20, and a back
`portion 22. The palm portion 16 is formed on an opposite side
`of the hand portion 12 than the back portion 22 and opposes
`a lacrosse stick 24 (FIG.3), for example, during use. The palm
`portion 16 may be formed from a material having embedded
`rubber to increase friction between the hand portion 12 and
`the lacrosse Stick 24, thereby allowing a player to firmly grasp
`the lacrosse Stick 24. In addition, the palm portion 16 may
`include one or more gripping features 26 (FIG. 2) that further
`increase friction between the palm portion 16 and the lacrosse
`Stick 24. Such gripping features 26 may be attached to the
`palm portion 16 via Stitching and/or adhesive and may be
`formed from a combination of leather and rubber.
`0027. The thumb portion 18 and the finger portions 20 are
`sized and spaced apart from one another to properly receive
`the thumb and fingers of a player's hand. Each of the thumb
`portion 18 and the finger portions 20 extend in a direction
`generally away from the wrist portion 14 and cooperate with
`the back portion 22 to encircle the players thumb and fingers
`during use.
`0028. The backportion 22 is formed on an opposite side of
`the hand portion 12 than the palm portion 16 and extends over
`the palm portion 16, the thumb portion 18, and the finger
`portions 20. The backportion 22 may beformed from a nylon
`mesh or other breathable material and may be attached to the
`wrist portion 14 proximate to ajunction 28 of the hand portion
`12 and the wrist portion 14.
`0029. The hand portion 12 additionally includes a padded
`portion 30 extending over and attached to the backportion 22.
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`The padded portion 30 includes a series of padded segments
`32 and a padded panel 34. The padded segments 32 each
`include an outer layer 36 that generally surrounds an inner,
`energy-absorbing pad or block 38. The outer layer 36 may be
`formed from virtually any material Such as, for example,
`leather, nylon, polyester knit, and Lycra R and may surround
`the energy-absorbing pad 38 such that the energy-absorbing
`pad 38 is not visible once the outer layer 36 and the energy
`absorbing pad 38 are attached to the back portion 22. The
`energy-absorbing pad 38 may be formed from any suitable
`energy-absorbing material Such as, for example, foam.
`0030. In one configuration, the outer layer 36 is formed
`from polyurethane (PU) leather that is laminated to ethylene
`vinyl acetate (EVA) foam. The PU leather and the EVA foam
`are then compression molded to form an outer layer of the
`padded segments 32. The EVA foam provides the padded
`segments 32 with a degree of rigidity while the PU leather
`provides a desired aesthetic appearance. Further, compres
`sion molding the PU leather and EVA foam creates a molded
`skin of each padded segment 32 that has a cavity shaped to
`receive an energy-absorbing pad 38. The energy-absorbing
`pad 38 is inserted into the cavity and may be secured therein
`via a suitable adhesive. Once the energy-absorbing pad is
`received with in the cavity, the PU leather and EVA foam is
`wrapped around the energy-absorbing pad 38 and held in
`place via a suitable adhesive.
`0031. As described, the energy-absorbing pads 38 are con
`structed of individual, discrete foam blocks that are wrapped
`by the outer layer 36 and are attached to the back portion 22
`via Stitching 40. The Stitching 40 may extend through a por
`tion of the outer layer 36 (i.e., through the PU leather and the
`EVA foam) and into the back portion 22 to attach each of the
`energy-absorbing pads 38 via the outer layer 36—at a
`desired location along a longitudinal axis 42 (FIG. 1) of each
`of the finger portions 20 and, likewise, along a longitudinal
`axis 44 (FIG. 1) of the thumb portion 18.
`0032. With particular reference to FIGS. 4-6, the stitching
`40 associated with each of the padded segments 32 is shown
`as extending along a first edge 46 and a second edge 48 of
`each padded segment 32. The first edge 46 and the second
`edge 48 are disposed on opposite sides of the padded seg
`ments 32 and each extend in a direction substantially parallel
`to the longitudinal axis 42 of each finger portion 20 and,
`likewise, extend Substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis
`44 of the thumb portion 18. The padded segments 32 addi
`tionally include a third edge 50 and a fourth edge 52 that are
`formed on opposite sides of the padded segments 32 and are
`each disposed substantially perpendicular to the first edge 46
`and the second edge 48. Accordingly, the third edge 50 and
`the fourth edge 52 are formed substantially perpendicular to
`the longitudinal axis 42 of the finger portions 20 and are
`formed Substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 44
`of the thumb portion 18.
`0033. As shown in FIG. 4, only the first edge 46 and the
`second edge 48 are attached to the back portion 22 via stitch
`ing 40. The third edge 50 and the fourth edge 52 are not
`attached to the back portion 22 and, as such, are spaced apart
`and separated from the back portion 22 by a gap 54. The gap
`54 extends along a length of each padded segment 32 in a
`direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 42 of
`the finger portions 20 and in a direction substantially parallel
`to the longitudinal axis 44 of the thumb portion 18 such that
`a back Surface 56 of each padded segment 32 is spaced apart
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`and separated from an outer surface 58 of the backportion 22
`along the entire length of each padded segment 32.
`0034. The back surface 56 of the padded segments 32
`includes a joint between respective ends of the PU leather and
`EVA foam of the outer layer 36 caused by wrapping the outer
`layer 36 around each energy-absorbing pad 38. The joint is
`therefore disposed within the gap 54 and opposes the outer
`surface 58 of the back portion 22 to hide the joint from view
`once the padded segments 32 are attached to the back portion
`22.
`0035. The gap 54 created between the back surface 56 of
`the padded segments 32 and the outer surface 58 of the back
`portion 22 is accessible at each of the third edge 50 and the
`fourth edge 52, as the third edge 50 and the fourth edge 52 are
`not attached to the back portion 22. Accordingly, a passage
`way 60 extends along a length of each padded segment 32 in
`a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 42 of
`each finger portion 20 and Substantially parallel to the longi
`tudinal axis 44 of the thumb portion 18 and is accessible at
`each of the third edge 50 and the fourth edge 52.
`0036. The passageway 60 is defined generally between the
`back surface 56 of each padded segment 32 and the outer
`surface 58 of the back portion 22 and is bounded by the first
`edge 46 and the second edge 48. Namely, because the first
`edge 46 and the second edge 48 are attached to the back
`portion 22 along a length of each padded segment 32 via the
`stitching 40, the passageway 60 is bounded by the first edge
`46 and the second edge 48. In short, the size and shape of the
`passageway 60 is defined by attachment of the first edge 46
`and the second edge 48 to the backportion 22 via the stitching
`40, as well as by the opposing surfaces 56, 58 of the padded
`segments 32 and the back portion 22, respectively.
`0037 Attaching the padded segments 32 to the back por
`tion 22 at only two edges (i.e., the first edge 46 and the second
`edge 48) while allowing the third edge 50 and the fourth edge
`52 to be detached from the back portion 22 provides the
`thumb portion 18 and each finger portion 20 with increased
`flexibility, thereby allowing a player to more easily grasp a
`lacrosse Stick 24, for example. Further, attaching the padded
`segments 32 individually to the back portion 22 at the first
`edge 46 and at the second edge 48 allows each padded seg
`ment 32 to be individually attached to the back portion 22
`separate and apart from adjacent padded segments 32. Attach
`ing the padded segments 32 to the back portion 22 indepen
`dent from adjacent padded segments 32 additionally
`increases the flexibility of the thumb portion 18 and the finger
`portions 20 as adjacent padded segments 32 do not hinder
`movement of one another. Finally, attaching the padded seg
`ments 32 to the backportion 22 independent from one another
`allows adjacent padded segments 32 to be spaced apart and
`separated from one another, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
`0038. With particular reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the pad
`ded panel 34 is shown to include a substantially T-shape
`having a plurality of padded portions 62 and a tether 64. The
`padded portions 62 each include an outer layer 66 that covers
`an energy-absorbing pad 68. Abottom layer 70 is attached to
`the outer layer 66 via stitching 72 (FIGS. 7 and 8) to create a
`series of pockets 74 in which the energy-absorbing pads 68
`are disposed.
`0039. As with the padded segments 32, the outer layer 66
`and the bottom layer 70 may be formed from virtually any
`material Such as, for example, leather, nylon, polyester knit,
`and Lycra R, to provide the padded segments 32 with a desired
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`aesthetic appearance. Further, the energy-absorbing pads 68
`may be formed from virtually any energy-absorbing material
`Such as, for example, foam.
`0040. The padded panel 34 may be attached at a first end
`76 to the back portion 22 proximate to a base of the finger
`portions 20 via stitching 78. The stitching 78 extends through
`the outer layer 66, the bottom layer 70, and the back portion
`22 to attach the outer layer 66 and the bottom layer 70 to the
`back portion 22. Because the energy-absorbing pads 68 are
`disposed within the pockets 74 and are attached to the outer
`layer 66 and the bottom layer 70 via the pockets 74, the
`stitching 78 likewise serves to attach the energy-absorbing
`pads 68 to the back portion 22 via the outer layer 66 and the
`bottom layer 70.
`0041. The padded panel 34 is attached to the back portion
`22 at a second end 80, opposite the first end 76, via the tether
`64 to allow the padded panel 34 to move between a relaxed
`state (FIG. 7) and a flexed state (FIG. 8) relative to the back
`portion 22. When the padded panel 34 is in the relaxed state,
`the second end 80 is disposed in proximity to the wrist portion
`14. Conversely, when the padded panel 34 is in the flexed
`state, the padded panel 34 is moved in a direction away from
`the wrist portion 14. While the padded portion 30 is described
`and shown as including a padded panel 34 having a single
`tether 64, the padded panel 34 could be attached to the back
`portion 22 by more than one tether 64. Further, the padded
`panel 34 could include separate movable segments (not
`shown) that are individually attached to the back portion 22
`via separate tethers 64.
`0042. The tether 64 may be formed from a material that
`biases the padded panel 34 into the relaxed state such as, for
`example, elastic. While the material of the tether 64biases the
`padded panel 34 into the relaxed state, the material also per
`mits movement of the padded panel 34 from the relaxed state
`and into the flexed state as the player moves the hand portion
`12 between a relaxed state (FIG. 2) and a flexed state (FIG.3)
`when grasping a lacrosse Stick 24, for example. The tether 64
`may be attached to the second end 80 of the padded panel 34
`via stitching 82 and may likewise be attached to the back
`portion 22 via stitching 84.
`0043. In operation, when the hand portion 12 is in the
`relaxed state (FIG. 2), the tether 64 is likewise in a relaxed
`state and biases the padded panel 34 into a position Substan
`tially parallel to the back portion 22 (FIG. 7). When a force is
`exerted on the padded panel 34 when the hand portion 12 is
`moved into the flexed state (FIG. 3), a force is applied on the
`tether 64. The force causes the tether 64 to expand, which
`allows the padded panel 34 to likewise move into the flexed
`state (FIG. 8) to take the shape of the backportion 22 when the
`hand portion 12 is moved into the flexed state. In other words,
`when the back portion 22 is moved into a substantially arc
`shape caused by the hand portion 12 being moved from the
`relaxed state to the flexed state, the padded panel 34 is like
`wise permitted to take a substantially arc shape, as the tether
`permits movement of the padded panel 34 in a direction
`substantially away from the wrist portion 14. The padded
`panel 34 is therefore allowed to conform to the shape of the
`player's hand when the player moves the hand portion 12 into
`the flexed State when grasping a lacrosse Stick 24, for
`example.
`0044) The padded panel 34 is further allowed to move into
`the shape shown in FIG. 8 due to the individual padded
`portions 62. Namely, because the energy-absorbing pads 68
`are received within discrete pockets 74, gaps 86 are formed
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`between adjacent padded portions 62 that provide the padded
`panel 34 with additional flexibility when the hand portion 12
`is moved from the relaxed state into the flexed state.
`0045. When the force applied to the hand portion 12 is
`relaxed and the hand portion 12 is moved from the flexed state
`to the relaxed state, the tether 64 applies a force on the padded
`panel 34, thereby returning the padded panel 34 to the posi
`tion shown in FIG.7 due to the elastic nature of the tether 64.
`Accordingly, the tether 64 acts to return the padded panel 34
`to a position Substantially adjacent to the back portion 22
`when the hand portion 12 is returned to the relaxed state.
`0046. As shown in FIG. 1, the padded panel 34 is disposed
`generally between the finger portions 20 of the hand portion
`12 and the wrist portion 14. Accordingly, the padded panel 34
`extends Substantially over a backportion of a players hand to
`protect the players hand from injury during use.
`0047. The foregoing description of the embodiments has
`been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It
`is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure.
`Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment
`are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but,
`where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a
`selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or
`described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such
`variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the
`disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be
`included within the scope of the disclosure.
`What is claimed is:
`1. A glove comprising:
`a wrist portion;
`a hand portion attached to said wrist portion and including
`a plurality of finger portions extending away from said
`wrist portion, a palm portion, and a back portion formed
`on an opposite side of the glove than said palm portion;
`and
`a padded panel attached to said back portion, said padded
`panel attached to said back portion at a first edge and
`attached to said back portion via a tether at a second
`edge.
`2. The glove of claim 1, wherein said first edge is formed on
`an opposite side of said padded panel than said second edge.
`3. The glove of claim 2, wherein said second edge is dis
`posed closer to said wrist portion than said first edge.
`4. The glove of claim3, wherein said second edge is selec
`tively movable relative to said back portion to allow said
`second edge to move toward and away from said wrist por
`tion.
`5. The glove of claim 4, wherein said tether permits move
`ment of said second edge toward and away from said wrist
`portion.
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`6. The glove of claim 1, wherein said tether is movable
`between a relaxed state and an expanded State to allow rela
`tive movement between said second edge and said wrist por
`tion.
`7. The glove of claim 6, wherein said tether biases said
`second edge toward said wrist portion.
`8. The glove of claim 6, wherein said tether is formed from
`elastic.
`9. The glove of claim 1, wherein said tether is formed from
`elastic and permits relative movement between said second
`edge and said back portion.
`10. The glove of claim 9, wherein said tether biases said
`second edge toward said wrist portion.
`11. The glove of claim 1, wherein said padded panel
`includes a Substantially T-shape.
`12. A glove comprising:
`a wrist portion;
`a hand portion attached to said wrist portion and including
`a plurality of finger portions extending away from said
`wrist portion, a palm portion, and a back portion formed
`on an opposite side of the glove than said palm portion;
`and
`a padded panel attached to said back portion via a tether,
`said tether permitting relative movement between said
`padded panel and said back portion and biasing said
`padded panel toward and said wrist portion.
`13. The glove of claim 12, wherein said padded panel
`includes a first edge formed on an opposite side of said pad
`ded panel than a second edge.
`14. The glove of claim 13, wherein said second edge is
`disposed closer to said wrist portion than said first edge.
`15. The glove of claim 13, wherein said second edge is
`selectively movable relative to said back portion to allow said
`second edge to move toward and away from said wrist por
`tion.
`16. The glove of claim 13, wherein said first edge is stitched
`to said back portion and said second edge is stitched to said
`tether.
`17. The glove of claim 16, wherein said first panel is
`attached to saidbackportion proximate to a base of said finger
`portions.
`18. The glove of claim 16, wherein said tether is formed
`from elastic.
`19. The glove of claim 12, wherein said padded panel
`includes a Substantially T-shape.
`20. The glove of claim 12, wherein said tether is formed
`from elastic.
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