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Belt
Assignee: E&B EXERCISE LLC
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Filing: 1987-11-23
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Granted: 1988-11-08
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Expires: 2007-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A belt is disclosed which may be used for support, comfort and/or decoration, and has particular application in weight lifting, kidney support or other protection and which is of a construction utilizing a plurality of layers, one of which is of an elastically yieldingly compressible and shape-restoring material.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H. Yewer, Jr.
- 👤 Clifford L. Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:22
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/30; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A support belt comprising: (a) an inner layer of stretchable fabric; (b) an intermediate layer, substantially coextensive in size and shape with said inner layer and joined thereto, of an elastically yieldingly compressible and shape-restoring foam material having a thickness greater than that of said inner layer; (c) an outer layer of stretchable fabric substantially coextensive in shape and size with said intermediate layer and joined thereto; (d) said three layers being in substantial overlying registration with respective confronting surfaces being heat combined with one another to provide a sandwich combination and configured to define said support belt; and (e) adjustable fastener means for joining the opposite ends of said belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A support belt comprising: (a) an inner layer of stretchable fabric; (b) an intermediate layer, substantially coextensive in size and shape with said inner layer and joined thereto, of an elastically yieldingly compressible and shape-restoring foam material having a thickness greater than that of said inner layer; (c) an outer layer of stretchable fabric substantially coextensive in shape and size with said intermediate layer and joined thereto; (d) said three layers being in substantial overlying registration with respective confronting surfaces being heat combined with one another to provide a sandwich combination and configured to define said support belt; and (e) adjustable fastener means for joining the opposite ends of said belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The belt of claim 1, wherein the intermediate layer is of a closed-cell foam elastomer material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The belt of claim 1, wherein the exposed margins of said sandwiched layer combination are enclosed by an overlying marginal fabric bead stitched thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The belt of claim 1, wherein said fastening means includes an elongated web at least coextensive with and fastened to said belt and adapted to be secured to a releasable buckle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The belt of claim 2, wherein the closed-cell foam elastomer material includes a heat combining, heat sensitive film deposited on opposite surfaces thereof.
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