US5176131A
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Back support
Assignee: Tenacious Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1990-06-21
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Granted: 1993-01-05
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Expires: 2010-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) of substantially unstretchable construction. An elastic band (30) is operatively connected to the outer surface of the waistband (11). The waistband has a generally V shape, wherein the waistband resists riding up on a wearer. The elastic band is preferably releasably connected to the outer surface of the waistband (11). The support (10) may also have a tool belt (50) operatively connected thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F. Votel
- 👤 Susan K. Kulbeik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A back support for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support as needed by the wearer, comprising: (a) a waistband of a construction having a limited amount of stretch, said waistband having first and second ends and inner and outer surfaces; (b) means for releasably connecting said first end to said second end so that said waistband surrounds a wearer's lower back; (c) an elastic band operatively connected to said outer surface of said waistband, said elastic band having first and second ends releasably connected to said outer surface, so as to be easily moved between an unstretched and a stretched position; (d) said waistband having generally V shape, wherein the waistband forms an angle of from 110° to 172°, wherein said waistband resists riding up on a wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A back support for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support as needed by the wearer, comprising: (a) a waistband of a construction having a limited amount of stretch, said waistband having first and second ends and inner and outer surfaces; (b) means for releasably connecting said first end to said second end so that said waistband surrounds a wearer's lower back; (c) an elastic band operatively connected to said outer surface of said waistband, said elastic band having first and second ends releasably connected to said outer surface, so as to be easily moved between an unstretched and a stretched position; (d) said waistband having generally V shape, wherein the waistband forms an angle of from 110° to 172°, wherein said waistband resists riding up on a wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support of claim 1, wherein the waistband forms an angle of from 140°-170°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support of claim 1, wherein the waistband forms an angle of from 144°-164°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The back support of claim 1, wherein said elastic band is releasably connected to said outer surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The back support of claim 4, further comprising a loop having a first end connected to a top edge of said outer surface and a second end connected to a bottom edge of said outer surface, thereby forming an opening through which said elastic band is positioned.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The back support of claim 5, further comprising a strip of one part of a two part hook and a loop fastener attached to said loop and the other part of the two part fastener attached to said elastic band so as to engage said strip when said elastic band is positioned in said loop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The back support of claim 1, wherein said waistband is made of a fibrous material designed to transfer heat and moisture away from the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The back support of claim 1, further comprising reinforcement pads operatively connected to each of said first and second ends of said elastic band.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The back support of claim 1, further comprising means for suspending said back support from shoulders of the wearer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The back support of claim 1, further comprising: (a) a plurality of support loops, said support loops operatively connected at a first end to said waistband; (b) a belt supported through said support loops; and (c) means for attaching items to said belt.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-05 | 1996-07-06 | 1997-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-05 | 2000-07-06 | 2001-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-05 | 2004-07-06 | 2005-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |