US 12,295,426 B2
Apparel with grip elements
Jasen L. Webb, Woodstock, GA (US)
Assigned to A7 Fitness Inc., Woodstock, GA (US)
Filed by A7 Fitness Inc., Woodstock, GA (US)
Filed on Jan. 29, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/425,503.
Application 18/425,503 is a continuation of application No. 18/172,148, filed on Feb. 21, 2023, granted, now 11,882,885.
Application 18/172,148 is a continuation of application No. 16/664,360, filed on Oct. 25, 2019, granted, now 11,612,190, issued on Mar. 28, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2024/0245143 A1, Jul. 25, 2024
Int. Cl. A41B 1/08 (2006.01)
CPC A41B 1/08 (2013.01) [A41B 2400/80 (2013.01); A41B 2500/10 (2013.01); A41B 2500/20 (2013.01); A41B 2500/50 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparel, comprising:
a fabric having a first surface; and
a first grip element disposed on the first surface, the first grip element comprising:
first elastomeric material in contact with the first surface, wherein the elastomeric material comprises at least one of plastisol or silicone; and
grit material at least partially embedded in the elastomeric material, such that at least some of the grit material at least partially protrudes from a surface of the elastomeric material, while at least a portion of the grit material is surrounded by the elastomeric material, wherein the first grip element has a thickness of at least 0.1 millimeters.