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US 8,617,092 B2Granted
Stabilizing belt
AssigneeGrip-n-Ride, LLC
InventorsMario Horvath, Jack Khorsandi
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Abstract
A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility or in recreation, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to secure the pad to a wearer, and a pair of handles attached to the pad. The pad may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer. A strap may be provided for added security and comfort. The belt may further comprise handle supports for reinforcement, a cover for durability, and a pocket for versatility.
Claims21
A stabilizing belt, comprising:
- a. a pad comprising:
- i. a first side;
- ii. a second side opposite the first side;
- iii. the first and second sides defining a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, a top edge adjacent to the first and second edges, a bottom edge adjacent to the first and second edges and opposite the top edge;
- and
- iv. a central region centrally located in between the first and second edges, wherein the top and bottom edges define a width of the pad, wherein the width of the pad at the central region is smaller than the width of the pad at a region laterally adjacent to the central region;
- b. a belt attached to the pad, the belt comprising a fastening systems to secure the pad to a wearer;
- and
- c. a handle attached to the pad.
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A stabilizing belt, comprising:
- a. a pad, comprising:
- i. a first side;
- ii. a second side opposite the first side;
- iii. the first and second sides defining a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, a top edge adjacent to the first and second edges, a bottom edge adjacent to the first and second edges and opposite the top edge, the top and bottom edges defining a first width at the first edge and the top and bottom edges defining a second width at the second edge;
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- iv. a central region centrally located in between the first and second edges, wherein the top and bottom edges converge toward each other at the central region, the top and bottom edges at the central region defining a third width, wherein the third width is smaller than the first and second widths;
- b. a belt attached to the pad, the belt comprising a fastening systems to secure the pad to a wearer;
- and
- c. a plurality of handles attached to the pad.
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A stabilizing belt, comprising:
- a. a pad comprising:
- i. a first side;
- ii. a second side opposite the first side;
- iii. the first and second sides defining a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, a top edge adjacent to the first and second edges, a bottom edge adjacent to the first and second edges and opposite the top edge;
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- iv. a lumbar support area in between the first and second edges, the top and bottom edges at the lumbar support area defining a first width, wherein the top edge and the bottom edge converge toward each other at a central region centrally located in between the first and second edges, the central region having a second width smaller than the first width;
- b. a belt attached to the pad, the belt comprising a fastening systems to secure the pad to a wearer;
- and
- c. a pair of handles attached to the pad.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.