ES1220319U - Reinforcement mitt for people with reduced mobility in the hands (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

1. Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands, characterized by its configuration in a single body made of an elastic or similar neoprene fabric, which contains the following functional parts; A. Open band with velcro closure, to carry out a first adjustment around the user's wrist. B. Main envelope for placement in contact with the back of the hand with the corresponding reinforcements. C. Open band fitted with a second velcro closure, as a continuation of the free end of the previous main envelope, to make a second adjustment around the user's wrist, once said hand contains the element to be retained inside.

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The main object of the present invention is to provide an additional grip element, through which a person with reduced mobility in their hands, can carry out a wide variety of physical exercises with any type of multifunctional machines, dumbbells and gym instruments Likewise, the use of the proposed mitten-type accessory also provides advantages to carry out other types of recreational and leisure activities, such as the use of the Wii console, paddle, pin-pon, etc.

The present invention belongs to the field of accessories for the practice of sport and the rehabilitation of people with reduced mobility, hand grip problems and / or tetraplegia.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

By way of introduction, in this type of rehabilitation of people with grip problems or little strength in the arms, the usual elastic bandages are usually used, with which the hands or hand are wrapped to the support, which usually causes discomfort derived from the pain it causes causing even swelling and marks on the skin. Additionally, it has the disadvantage that it is necessary to use an additional time before and after its use, to wrap and unwrap the hands respectively.

At present, there is no specific instrument for this purpose, so in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities use of the said elastic bandages. Also, on the other hand, in sports facilities an accessory called “eagle grip” is used, which is not effective for people with the problems in the hands described here, causing pain at the level of the wrists when used to lift a certain weight, preventing many of the exercises.

On the other hand, it is known by all, the use of velcro type closure or fastening system formed by two strips of different fabrics that are hooked on contact. From

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In fact, it is clear that neoprene gloves with velcro closure belong to the state of the art.

Finally, the following inventions, identified by their publication number and title respectively, make up the state of the art in the field;

• ES1078749U Grip element for weight training.

• CN201350143Y Paralysis rehabilitation gloves.

• ES2307116T3 Functional glove for a person's hand

disabled

• ES2323350B1 Polyamide coated neoprene gloves for use in

sports.

• ES2542054T3 Protective gloves in chainmail provided with means

of tension of the mesh.

• ES2652026T3 Reinforcement glove.

• JP2016185191A Rehabilitation gloves.

• US6454681 Hand rehabilitation gloves.

However, the "Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands" consisting of a simple accessory based on its configuration in the form of an envelope around the back of the hand, made of an elastic and resistant material, which is closed by Velcros by two ends on the wrist of the user, brings with respect to the state of the art, the following advantages;

• Placement quickly and easily.

• It allows the realization of a great variety of exercises and / or activities without giving in, breaking or causing any discomfort on the skin or wrist of the user.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

By way of explanation of the invention, the "reinforcement mitt for people with reduced mobility in the hands" object of the present invention, is based on the configuration of a single body made of an elastic or similar neoprene type fabric, which contains the following functional parts;

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A. Open band fitted with a sailboat closure, designed to carry out a first adjustment around the user's wrist.

B. Main envelope equipped with the corresponding reinforcements and conceived for placement in contact with the back of the hand.

C. Open band with a second velcro closure, as a continuation of the free end of the main front envelope, designed to make a second adjustment around the user's wrist, once the said hand contains the element to be retained inside .

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Inside view of the development of "Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands".

Figure 2.- Exterior view of the development of "Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands".

Figure 3.- Perspective view of "Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands" once placed in a user's hand with the bar inside.

In the mentioned figures the following constituent elements can be highlighted;

1. Band to carry out a first adjustment by Velcro to the wrist of the user.

2. External envelope at the user's hand.

3. Closing band to make the second mooring of the set by velcro on the wrist of the user.

4. Longitudinal neoprene reinforcements.

5. Velcro face composed of small and soft loops.

6. Velcro face consisting of tiny and flexible hooks.

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8. Webbing

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EXAMPLE OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

By way of preferred embodiment, the "reinforcement mitt for people with reduced mobility in the hands" can be carried out in elastic or similar neoprene and as can be seen in figures 1-2, according to a first band (1 ) to carry out a first velcro adjustment to the user's wrist, an intermediate zone as an outer envelope (2) of the user's hand, followed by a last closing band (3) to make a second mooring of the assembly by velcro on the same wrist.

The set is complemented with longitudinal reinforcements also in neoprene (4), as well as the configuration of its velcro closure according to velcro faces composed of small and soft loops (5), designed to adhere with the corresponding manual adjustment , to the corresponding alternative velcro faces, consisting of tiny and flexible hooks (6).

Finally, for placement the user who is preparing to perform some type of physical exercise in which he needs to retain a bar or similar, make use of the accessory by displaying the following sequence;

A. Placement of the accessory object of the invention, fully deployed on a horizontal surface with the inner face seen.

B. Placement of the hand, on the set matching the wrist in the band (1), and the back of the hand in contact with the envelope (2).

C. Then the first closure of the band (1) is carried out by velcro wrapping the wrist.

D. Place the handle (7) provided with its webbing (8) or similar, to be used, on the palm of the hand.

E. Finally, the closing of the hand and envelope assembly (2) is carried out with the handle (7) or similar inside, until a second mooring of the assembly is carried out by Velcro around the user's wrist.

Obviously, the size or size of the invention adapts to children or adults, while its placement is very fast, easy and does not generate any discomfort when carried out in a single piece equipped with the velcro system for adjustments, and not cause during your

I use some discomfort, neither on the skin nor on the wrist, allowing instead to lift a considerable weight without yielding or breaking when elastic.

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands the scope of the invention and the advantages of the

they are derived in their different applications, the shapes, dimensions, designs or the closure system, will be subject to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration in the essentiality of the invention. The terms in which the report has been described must be understood in a broad and non-limiting sense.

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Claims (1)

5 10 1. Reinforcing mitten for people with reduced mobility in the hands, characterized by its configuration in a single body made of an elastic or similar neoprene fabric, which contains the following functional parts; A. Open band with velcro closure, to carry out a first adjustment around the user's wrist. B. Main envelope for placement in contact with the back of the hand with the corresponding reinforcements. C. Open band equipped with a second velcro closure, as a continuation of the free end of the previous main envelope, to make a second adjustment around the user's wrist, once said hand contains the element to be retained inside