Glove having a hook for steadily holding a container

Abstract

Method and apparatus for steadily holding a container with reduced stress to the thumb, hand, and wrist are disclosed. The container has a bottom, a side and a bale handle downwardly pivotable against the side. The apparatus includes engaging means, releasably engagable with the bale handle of the container when the bale handle is downwardly pivoted toward the container's side, for stabilizing the container relative to a palm of the hand when the container is held with the fingers of the same hand against the bottom of the container; and means for securing the engaging means about the palm of the hand in a fixed position generally adjacent to the palm of the hand. The securing means includes a first and a second surface which form a hand compartment, like a glove's, for a hand to slide within. The engaging means includes a base and an extension with a hook on its distal end for releasably engaging the bale handle. A wrist strap is also provided to adjust the hand compartment and support the user's wrist. The method of the present invention includes donning the glove about the hand and tightening it with provided support means. The method further includes supporting the container from its bottom with the fingers and engaging the engaging means to the bale handle. The container is thus steadily supported without needing the thumb of the hand.

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