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US3812862A
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Waist-supporting garment
Assignee: LOREN MEDICAL Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable-width posture belt consisting of two resilient, thin, flat ribbon-like belt members intended to encircle the waist of the wearer, the members having corresponding juxtaposed ends which are secured together in partially overlapping relation, and being positioned to be coextensive with each other. The secured ends of the belt members are provided with cooperable, separable fastener means such as rows of hooks and eyes whereby they can be joined so as to hold the members around the waist of the wearer in the manner of a corset or girdle. At least portions of the belt members are arranged in overlapping relation, and cooperable Velcro fastener elements are disposed substantially at their midpoints for securing the same together in any of a number of different overlapping positions, thereby to provide for different widths of the garment. With the hook and eye fasteners at the rear of the user, opposite or front portions of the belt members can be adjustably related by making them overlap either more or less, thereby to provide a reinforced support of the abdomen at the desired places while at the same time ensuring comfort for the wearer. Or, the hook and eye fasteners can be located at the wearer''s abdomen, and the opposite belt portions adjusted at the rear to give firm support where needed.
Inventors
- 👤 B Bernstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/14; A61F13/148; A41; A41C; A41C1/00; A41C1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An adjustable-width, waist-supporting posture garment comprising, in combination: a. a pair of resilient and elastic, thin, flat, ribbon-like belts each adapted to encircle the waist of a wearer, b. said belts being discontinuous and each having a pair of ends, c. said belts being disposed in coextensive relation to each other and having means joining the corresponding, juxtaposed ends together, d. at least portions of said belts being adapted for arrangement in overlapping relation, e. cooperable separable fastener means on said joining means, for securing the joined pairs of ends of the belts to each other with the belts in place encircling the wearer''s waist, and f. separable gripper means disposed substantially at the midpoints of the belts, for securing the same together in any of a number of different overlapping positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An adjustable-width, waist-supporting posture garment comprising, in combination: a. a pair of resilient and elastic, thin, flat, ribbon-like belts each adapted to encircle the waist of a wearer, b. said belts being discontinuous and each having a pair of ends, c. said belts being disposed in coextensive relation to each other and having means joining the corresponding, juxtaposed ends together, d. at least portions of said belts being adapted for arrangement in overlapping relation, e. cooperable separable fastener means on said joining means, for securing the joined pairs of ends of the belts to each other with the belts in place encircling the wearer''s waist, and f. separable gripper means disposed substantially at the midpoints of the belts, for securing the same together in any of a number of different overlapping positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: a. each belt is constituted of two elastic webs stitched together along longitudinal edges thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: a. the ends of the belts partially overlap each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: a. the means joining the corresponding ends of the belts comprise transverse binding strips stitched to said belts, b. said fastener means comprising spaced rows of eyes on one binding strip and a row of hooks on the other binding strip, cooperable with said eyes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: a. the gripper means on the belts comprise pads secured to the belts, a multiplicity of hooks disposed over the area of one pad, and a multiplicity of elements on the other pad, cooperable with said hooks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A garment as in claim 5, wherein: a. one gripper pad, secured to one belt, is twice the length of the other gripper pad secured to the other belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: a. the gripper means on the belts comprise a Velcro-type fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: a. the ends of the belts overlap each other by a half width.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
An adjustable-width, waist-supporting posture garment comprising, in combination: a. a pair of resilient and elastic, thin, flat, ribbon-like belts each adapted to at least partially encircle the waist of a wearer, b. said belts being discontinuous and each having a pair of ends, c. said belts being disposed in coextensive relation to each other with their corresponding ends juxtaposed and together, d. at least portions of said belts being adapted for arrangement in overlapping relation, e. means joining said juxtaposed pairs of ends of the belts to each other with the belts in place at least partially encircling the wearer''s waist, and f. separable gripper means disposed substantially at the mid-points of the belts, for securing the same together in any of a number of different positions wherein they overlap either more or less.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
An adjustable-width, waist-supporting posture garment comprising, in combination: a. a pair of resilient and elastic, thin, flat, ribbon-like belts each adapted to at least partially encircle the waist of a wearer, b. said belts being discontinuous and each having a pair of ends, c. said belts being disposed in coextensive relation to each other with their corresponding ends juxtaposed and together, d. at least portions of said belts being adapted for arrangement in overlapping relation, e. means joining said juxtaposed pairs of ends of the belts to each other with the belts in place at least partially encircling the wearer''s waist, and f. separable gripper means disposed substantially at the mid-points of the belts, for securing the same together in any of a number of different positions wherein they overlap either more or less.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A garment as in claim 9, wherein: a. said joining means comprises a portion of a girdle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A garment as in claim 10, wherein: a. another portion of said girdle is coextensive with and broadside to said belts.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A garment as in claim 11, wherein: a. said belts are located inside of said other girdle portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A garment as in claim 11, wherein: a. said belts are located outside of said other girdle portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |