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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2023
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2020
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
Robert Newman, St. Peters, MO (US);
Anton Sutovsky, St. Louis, MO (US);
RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
A lightweight, breathable glove for baseball or softball is provided that generally includes a strap that extends over at least a portion of an opening in which a wearer may place his or her hand. The strap is at least partially made of an elastic material so that the strap can extend and contract. The glove may thus have a reduced weight to provide superior ease of use. Further, the conforming fit of the glove provides for enhanced control of the glove, which provides superior utility and performance for the glove, as well as other advantages. Alternatively, the glove may include a thong which may extend from the glove and may engage an elastic band at one of its ends. Thus, the elastic band may engage both the glove and the thong so that the size of the opening can increase and decrease due to the strap and/or elastic band.