Finger Cots and Sport Sleeves

Abstract

According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the arm area, in particular sports sleeves for the arm and forearm, and reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the hand, in particular sports finger cots for the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A new sports sleeve comprising:
 A tubular member having a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end,   wherein said sports sleeve has a palmar portion and a dorsal portion and   is adapted to fit snugly around the arm of a wearer; and   wherein a section of said palmar portion further comprises a high friction textured exterior surface formed of a grip enhancing means;   wherein said grip enhancing mean creates a higher coefficient of friction than the untextured portions of said sports sleeve.   
     
     
         2 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said grip enhancing means consists of a plurality of depressions, whereby said grip enhancing means provides a higher coefficient of friction than the skin of the wearer. 
     
     
         3 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said grip enhancing means consists one of a latex coating, a neoprene coating, a PVC coating, and non-slip coatings that are configured to provide a Shore A Coefficient of Friction of at least 1, thereby providing a wearer with greater control of a ball or sport object. 
     
     
         4 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said grip enhancing means comprises a plurality of projections; and
 wherein said projections have a height such that the gap formed by the projections allow for some movement of the palmar surface, thereby increasing the grip capabilities of the wearer.   
     
     
         5 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said sports sleeve further comprises an aperture along said dorsal portion, whereby a wearer's elbow can extend out through said dorsal portion, thereby providing significant flexibility. 
     
     
         6 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said grip enhancing means comprise a grip enhancing panel;
 wherein said grip enhancing panel is affixed near said first end of the sports sleeve.   
     
     
         7 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said sports sleeve further comprises of a liner; and
 wherein said liner is infused with aloe vera.   
     
     
         8 . A new sleeve for a wearer's arm comprising:
 A tubular member having a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end,   wherein said sleeve has a palmar portion and a dorsal portion; and   wherein said sleeve further comprises a strap and strap capture mechanism at said first open end, whereby said wearer can secure said sleeve onto said wearer's arm to fit snugly around said arm.   
     
     
         9 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises an aperture along said dorsal portion, whereby a wearer's elbow can extend out through said dorsal portion, thereby providing significant flexibility. 
     
     
         10 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises a slit at said first open end, whereby a wearer can more quickly and easily apply and disengage said sleeve from the arm of said wearer. 
     
     
         11 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises a slit at said first open end, whereby a wearer can more quickly and easily apply and disengage said sleeve from the arm of said wearer; and, wherein said sleeve further comprises a slit at said second open end; and,
 wherein said sleeve further comprises a strap and strap capture mechanism at said second open end, whereby a wearer can mechanically secure said sleeve onto said wearer's arm to fit snugly around said arm,   thereby providing straps at both open ends and minimizing sleeve movement at both ends of said sleeve.   
     
     
         12 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises of a second strap and strap capture mechanism;
 wherein said second strap and strap capture mechanism is affixed at said second open end, whereby a wearer can secure said sleeve onto said wearer's arm to fit snugly around said arm, thereby providing straps at both open ends and minimizing sleeve movement at both ends of said sleeve.   
     
     
         13 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises of a liner. 
     
     
         14 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises of a liner;
 wherein said liner is infused with aloe vera.   
     
     
         15 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said sleeve further comprises of a liner;
 wherein said liner is infused with therapeutics.   
     
     
         16 . A new sports sleeve for a wearer's arm comprising:
 A tubular member having a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end,   wherein said sleeve is adapted to fit snugly around the arm of a wearer;   wherein said sleeve has a palmar portion and a dorsal portion; and   wherein said sleeve further comprises a moisture absorbent element,   whereby said moisture absorbent element is adapted to allow a wearer to wipe perspiration away from said wearer's face during active sports play.   
     
     
         17 . The sports sleeve of  claim 16 , wherein said moisture absorbent element comprises of a terry cloth material;
 wherein said terry cloth material is secured onto said dorsal portion only, thereby said palmar portion is free of said moisture absorbent material.   
     
     
         18 . The sports sleeve of  claim 16 , wherein said first open end further comprises of a strap and adjustable strap capture mechanism, whereby a wearer can secure said sports sleeve onto said wearer's arm to fit snugly around said arm; and
 wherein said moisture absorbent is located primarily along one open end of said sports sleeve, thereby the opposing open end is free of said moisture absorbent.   
     
     
         19 . The sports sleeve of  claim 16 , wherein said sports sleeve further comprises a moisture repellent, thereby allowing a wearer to use said sleeve during rainy weather situations. 
     
     
         20 . The sports sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said moisture absorbent element comprises an absorbent foam;
 wherein said moisture absorbent element is affixed at on the dorsal portion of said sports sleeve, thereby providing a higher moisture absorbent capability than the rest of the dorsal portion of said sports sleeve;   wherein said moisture absorbent element is located near or at one open end of said sports sleeve.