# US 2017/0282006 A1 · Treadmill belts that enhance a users comfort and stability > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0282006 A1 - Document ID: US20170282006A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/472,821 - Filed: 2017-03-29 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-30 - Inventors: Clark Walter; Doris J. Walter - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170282006A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/4039: {contoured to fit to specific body parts, e.g. back, knee or neck support (arrangements for attaching exercising apparatus to the user's body A63B21/4001; handles, pedals, bars or platforms A63B21/4033)} - A63B 22/02: with movable endless bands {, e.g. treadmills (other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028)} - A63B 69/0057: {Means for physically limiting movements of body parts (A63B23/0211 takes precedence)} - A63B 69/0064: {Attachments on the trainee preventing falling} - A63B 21/0557: {Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps} - A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band} - A63B 22/0242: {with speed variation} - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A treadmill comfort belt includes a strap having a first end portion and a second end portion. Each of the first end portion and the second end portion has a securing member. A lumbar support portion is disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. A compressible sleeve is disposed over the lumbar support portion. A collar is slidingly disposed over the first end portion and the second end portion. The collar is adapted to slide between the securing members and the sleeve. A method of using the belt is also provided. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A treadmill comfort belt comprising: a strap having: a first end portion and a second end portion, each of the first end portion and the second end portion having a securing member; and a lumbar support portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion; a compressible sleeve disposed over the lumbar support portion; and a collar slidingly disposed over the first end portion and the second end portion, the collar adapted to slide between the securing members and the sleeve. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 1, wherein the securing members comprise S-shaped hooks. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 2, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion each has a hole extending therethrough, and wherein each S-shaped hook engages one of the holes. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 1, wherein the securing members comprise quick release latches. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 1, further comprising a moisture barrier disposed over the compressible sleeve. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 5, further comprising a fabric sleeve disposed over the moisture barrier. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 1, further comprising an anti-abrasion sleeve disposed over the lumbar support portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 1, wherein the strap is constructed from an elastic material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 1, further comprising an elongate loop extending from each of the securing members, wherein each elongate loop is sized to fit around a treadmill handle. ### Claim 10 A treadmill comfort belt comprising: an elastic strap having: a lumbar support portion; a first end portion connected to the lumbar support portion; and a second end portion connected to the lumbar support portion, distal from the first end portion; a sleeve assembly disposed over the lumbar support portion; a first connector extending from the first end portion, distal from the lumbar support portion; a second connector extending from the second end portion, distal from the lumbar support portion; and a collar slidingly disposed along the first end portion and the second end portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 10, wherein the sleeve assembly comprises the following layers, extending outwardly from the lumbar support portion: an anti-abrasion sleeve; a compressible material; a moisture barrier; and a fabric cover. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 11, wherein the anti-abrasion sleeve comprises polyvinyl chloride. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 11, wherein the compressible material comprises open cell foam. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 11, wherein the moisture barrier comprises a self-adhesive film. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 11, wherein the fabric cover includes a drawstring. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The treadmill comfort belt according to claim 11, wherein each of the first connector and the second connector comprise a hook and wherein the first end portion and the second end portion each comprises a receiving portion adapted to receive one of the hooks. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) A method of stabilizing a user on a treadmill comprising the steps of: (a) placing the belt according to claim 1 around a user's waist such that the lumbar support portion engages the user's lumbar portion and the collar is in front of the user; (b) securing the first end portion and the second end portion around a handle bar of a treadmill; and (c) sliding the collar along the first end portion and the second end portion to adjust the length of the strap around the user's waist. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method according to claim 17, wherein the securing members comprise quick release latches and wherein the method further comprises the step of: (d) releasing the quick release latches. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method according to claim 17, further comprising the steps of: (d) starting the treadmill; and (e) holding onto the treadmill with at least one hand. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method according to claim 17, wherein step (b) comprises engaging the securing members to their respective first and second end portions.