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US 5,176,131 AGranted
Back support
AssigneeErgodyne Corporation
InventorsThomas F. Votel, Susan K. Kulbeik
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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.
Claims10
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.degree. to 172.degree., wherein said waistband resists riding up on a wearer.
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