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Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications

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Published March 26th, 2026
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083595A1) for haptic gloves designed to synchronize with iPhone haptic features for an enhanced music experience, particularly for the deaf or hard of hearing. The application also notes potential medical rehabilitation applications.

What changed

This document is a patent application publication from the USPTO for a novel haptic glove technology. The application, titled 'Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications,' describes gloves embedded with a haptic engine that connects to an iPhone via Bluetooth. The gloves are designed to vibrate in sync with iPhone's haptic music features, aiming to provide an enhanced sensory experience for all users and specifically benefiting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The application also highlights potential uses in medical rehabilitation.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose immediate regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signals potential future technological developments in consumer electronics and medical devices. Companies in the medical device, consumer electronics, and accessibility technology sectors should monitor patent filings in this area for competitive intelligence and potential licensing opportunities. The filing date was September 25, 2024, with publication scheduled for March 26, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

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Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications

Application US20260083595A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Karmel Graham

Abstract

This invention relates to a set of haptic gloves embedded with a taptic engine that connects to an iPhone via Bluetooth. The gloves are designed to vibrate in synchronization with the haptic music feature on iPhones, providing an enhanced sensory experience for users, particularly benefiting those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Additionally, the invention has potential applications in the medical field, specifically for rehabilitation purposes.

CPC Classifications

A61F 11/045 A61H 23/006 A61H 2201/165 A61H 2201/5007

Filing Date

2024-09-25

Application No.

18895413

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
March 26th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US20260083595A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Medical device makers Manufacturers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing 3341 Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
Activity scope
Product Development Medical Rehabilitation Technology
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Product Development
Topics
Consumer Electronics Accessibility

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