US4501028A
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Lightweight reflective belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-05-25
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Granted: 1985-02-26
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Expires: 2003-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight reflective belt for runners and the like has inner and outer layers of a thin supple material secured together with a center layer of a soft spongy material sandwiched therebetween to impart body to the layered belt. Coacting fasteners are provided on the opposite ends of the belt for length-adjustably securing the opposite ends together. The outer layer of the belt has a bright reflective surface to substantially increase the wearer's visibility when the belt is worn loosely on the wearer's hips.
Inventors
- 👤 George T. Gottschall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:54
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/004; A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A lightweight reflective belt, comprising, an elongated belt member having opposite ends and inner and outer layers of a thin supple material, a center layer of a soft spongy material, and means for securing said inner, outer and center layers together whereby said center layer imparts body to the layered belt member, said means for securing said inner, outer and central layers together comprising multiple spaced-apart lengths of stitching for a quilted effect, coacting fastener means on the opposite ends of the belt member and operative for length adjustably securing said opposite ends together, said outer layer having a bright reflective surface over substantially the entire outer layer whereby, upon securement of the opposite ends so that the belt member loosely rests on a wearer's hips, the visibility of the wearer is increased.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A lightweight reflective belt, comprising, an elongated belt member having opposite ends and inner and outer layers of a thin supple material, a center layer of a soft spongy material, and means for securing said inner, outer and center layers together whereby said center layer imparts body to the layered belt member, said means for securing said inner, outer and central layers together comprising multiple spaced-apart lengths of stitching for a quilted effect, coacting fastener means on the opposite ends of the belt member and operative for length adjustably securing said opposite ends together, said outer layer having a bright reflective surface over substantially the entire outer layer whereby, upon securement of the opposite ends so that the belt member loosely rests on a wearer's hips, the visibility of the wearer is increased.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reflective belt of claim 1 wherein said inner and outer layers comprise folded halves of a single piece of material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The reflective belt of claim 1 wherein the bright reflective surface of the outer layer has a width of at least approximately three inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The reflective belt of claim 1 wherein said reflective surface has a fluorescent color.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The reflective belt of claim 1 wherein said coacting fastener means comprises VELCRO type fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The reflective belt of claim 1 further comprising an identification tag and means for permanently affixing said identification tag to said inner or outer layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The reflective belt of claim 1 further comprising a pocket formed along said belt member and including a closure flap and means for releasably securing said flap in a closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The reflective belt of claim 7 wherein said pocket comprises a piece of material secured to one of said inner and outer layer along the bottom and two sides thereof, said material extending above said belt member to form said closure flap.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-26 | 1988-08-27 | 1989-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-26 | 1992-08-27 | 1993-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-26 | 1996-08-27 | 1997-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |