ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,544,647, issued on Feb. 10.
"Goalkeeper glove assembly" was invented by Emily Feltault (Topsfield, Mass.), Christian Espitia-Betancourth (Woodbury, Minn.), Jasmin Francis (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and Nick Massina (Portland, Ore.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A goalkeeper glove assembly is provided to improve grip, protection, and comfort during soccer play. The assembly includes an outer glove with a palmar side, dorsal side, and wrist portion, along with a wrap and fastener that allow adjustable securing around the wrist. The outer glove features finger sleeves and a thumb sleeve, each incorporating grip patches near the fingertips for enhance...