Thumb saver

Abstract

This device will save countless dally roping injuries, particularly thumb injuries. It will be comprised of a semi-rigid cylindrical device, which fits over an individual's thumb. A roping glove, which is commonly used with roping events, fits over the device and the hand to protect the person's fingers. Alternatively another embodiment can be used without a glove.

1 . A thumb saver device, which is comprised of:
 a. a cylindrical tube;   wherein an opening is provided in the tube;   wherein the tube has two sides which are connected;   wherein a person's thumb fits within the cylindrical tube;   wherein the cylindrical tube is semi-rigid;   wherein the tube is closed on one end;   b. cover piece;   wherein the cover piece extends a predetermined distance along the outside of the hand adjacent to the thumb;   wherein the cover piece covers a predetermined area of the person's hand in the area between the person's thumb and first finger on the top of the hand;   c. a roping glove;   wherein a roping glove is placed over the device on the person's hand.   
   
   
       2 . The device as described in  claim 1  wherein the means of connection for the sides of the cylindrical tube is a plurality of harness staples. 
   
   
       3 . A thumb saver device, which is comprised of:
 b. a cylindrical tube;   wherein an opening is provided in the tube;   wherein the tube has two sides which are connected;   wherein a person's thumb fits within the cylindrical tube;   wherein the cylindrical tube is semi-rigid;   wherein the tube is closed on one end;   b. cover piece;   wherein the cover piece extends a predetermined distance along the outside of the hand adjacent to the thumb;   wherein the cover piece covers a predetermined area of the person's hand in the area between the person's thumb and first finger on the top of the hand;   c. means to secure;   wherein a means to secure the device to the person's hand is provided;   wherein a strap is provided;   said strap has a first end and a second end;   wherein the first end of the strap is connected to the device;   wherein one portion of the means to secure is on the second end of the strap;   wherein another portion of the means to secure is on the outside surface of the device.   
   
   
       4 . The device as described in  claim 3  wherein the means to secure is a hook and loop assembly.