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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2002
William B. Bruder, West Palm Beach, FL (US);
John J. Curley, Tyngsboro, MA (US);
William B. Bruder, West Palm Beach, FL (US);
John J. Curley, Tyngsboro, MA (US);
Brublake Co., LLC, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
A protective skin device that may be used to protect the fingers, thumb, and a portion of the hand is provided. The device is configured to be worn about a digit, and the device provides cushioning and aids in gripping. The device includes a sheath with one or more projections, and the sheath may be perforated. The device may include an opening that exposes a joint. The device also may include a palmar pad, which covers a portion of the hand. The device may include multiple sheaths that are connected with a membrane, and multiple devices may be worn on the same or separate digits.