AU2021106650A4

AU2021106650A4 - Exercise Belt

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Publication number: AU2021106650A4
Application number: AU2021106650A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Chelsea Murray
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-11-05
Filing date: 2021-08-23
Publication date: 2021-11-11
Anticipated expiration: 2029-08-23

Abstract

: According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a reversible exercise belt with pockets, comprising two band shaped loops to extend around a user's waist or hip area in use, the belt being made from fabric material and comprising: an outer layer and an inner layer which are each band shaped loops, the outer layer and inner layer being joined at a top edge and a lower edge thereof to define storage spaces therebetween, an outer panel which extends over a section of the outer layer, wherein the out er panel is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the outer layer, to define a first pocket therebetween, accessed via an elastic channel, an inner panel which extends over a section of the inner layer, wherein the inner panel is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the inner layer, to define a fourth pocket therebetween, accessed via an elastic channel. 1/3 OUTER INNER 20 21 10 14 Front (a) 15 2222 10 Front (d) 14 21 20 /2 15 10 22 Side (b) 14 21 20 Side (e) 14 Figure 1 13 16 1 16 22 1420 20 Rear (f) 14 2 Rear (c) 16 16

Description

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EXERCISE BELT

Field of the Invention

1. The present invention relates to an exercise belt worn over the waist or hips which has pockets for storing and carrying a user's items when exercising. Such items can also be called exercise belts, running belt, fitness belt, fanny packs etc. The invention is primarily intended for physical exercise but is not limited to this use, and can also be used for travelling or general use.

Background of the Invention

2. Many people who exercise, particularly women, carry their phone and belongings in their hand or down their bra and leggings whilst they exercise. There is a need to easily and securely hold a person's belongings while at the gym, walking, running or other types of physical activity.

3. The present invention seeks to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.

4. It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such refer ence does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

Summary of the Invention

5. According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a reversible exercise belt with pockets, comprising two band shaped loops to extend around a users waist or hip area in use, the belt being made from fabric material and comprising:

an outer layer and an inner layer which are each band shaped loops, the outer layer and inner layer being joined at a top edge and a lower edge thereof to de fine storage spaces therebetween,

an outer panel which extends over a section of the outer layer, wherein the out er panel is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the outer layer, to define a first pocket therebetween, accessed via an elastic channel, an inner panel which extends over a section of the inner layer, wherein the inner panel is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the inner layer, to define a fourth pocket therebetween, accessed via an elas tic channel.

6. Preferably, the exercise belt includes a second 'in-seam' invisible zip pocket opening and a third 'in-seam'side pocket opening which define access to the storage space between the outer layer and the inner layer.

7. Preferably, the second pocket is an 'in-seam' invisible zip pocket which has an open ing at the top edge seam between the outer layer and the inner layer, the second pocket having an opening closable via an invisible zipper.

8. Preferably, the third pocket is an 'in-seam'side pocket which has an opening at the top edge seam between the outer layer and the inner layer, the third pocket having a slit opening.

9. Preferably, the outer panel pocket is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the outer layer, the first outer pocket opening is at an acute angle between the top edge and the lower edge, accessed via an elastic channel.

10. Preferably, the inner panel pocket is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the inner layer, the fourth inner pocket opening is at an acute angle between the top edge and the lower edge, accessed via an elastic chan nel.

11. Preferably, the first pocket opening is angled upwardly from the lower edge for the right hand of the user.

12. Preferably, the fourth pocket opening is angled upwardly from the lower edge for the right hand of the user.

13. Preferably, the belt is reversible, in that the inner layer can become the external layer and the outer layer will be the internal layer, showing a different colour, print and/or material when worn in reverse configuration.

14. Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

15. Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present inven tion, preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

16. Figure 1 shows an exercise belt according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention where (a) is a front outer view, (b) is a left side outer view, (c) is a rear outer view and when the belt is inside out/reversed (d) is a front inner view (e) is a left side inner view (f) is a rear inner view;

17. Figure 2 shows an example use of the first and fourth pocket of the exercise belt;

18. Figure 3 shows an example use of the second 'in-seam' invisible zip pocket of the exercise belt; and

19. Figure 4 shows an example use of the third 'in-seam'side pocket of the exercise belt.

Description of Embodiments

20. It should be noted in the following description that like or the same reference numer als in different embodiments denote the same or similar features.

21. Figure 1 shows an exercise belt 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The exercise belt 10 is completely reversible and comprises a band shaped outer layer 12 and a band shaped inner layer 15 which extend around a user's waist or hip area in use. The belt 10 is made from fabric material which can be stretched to sit tightly around a user's waist or hip area. The exercise belt 10 also has four pockets which are accessible via zipping or opening the fabric material pockets, with the fabric material being able to keep its shape during and after being worn.

22. The outer layer 12 and the inner layer 15 are each band shaped loops, the outer lay er 12 and inner layer 15 being joined at a top edge 14 and a lower edge 16 thereof. The width of the exercise belt 10 between the top edge 14 and the lower edge 16 in the example shown is between 8 to 15 cm.

23. The outer layer 12 and the inner layer 15 define a storage space therebetween within which items can be stored. The exercise belt 10 includes an outer panel 13 which ex tends over a section of the outer layer 12 to form a further storage space therebe- tween. The exercise belt 10 also includes an inner panel 17 which extends over a section of the inner layer 15 to form a further storage space therebetween.

24. The outer panel 13 is attached to the top edge 14, the lower edge 16 and at one side edge thereof to the outer layer 12. The outer panel 13 and the outer layer 12 define a first pocket therebetween, which is accessed via a first outer pocket with an elastic channel 18. The first outer pocket opening 18 is at an acute angle between the top edge 14 and the lower edge 16.

25. Similarly, the inner panel 17 is attached to the top edge 14, the lower edge 16 and at one side edge thereof to the inner layer 15. The inner panel 17 and the inner layer 15 define a fourth pocket therebetween, which is accessed via a fourth inner pocket opening with an elastic channel 19. The fourth inner pocket opening 19 is at an acute angle between the top edge 14 and the lower edge 16. The fourth inner pocket open ing 19 is easily accessible in the reverse configuration of the belt 10.

26. The first pocket opening 18 and the fourth pocket opening 19 are designed to be open, they have an elastic channel which prevents the contents thereof from easily falling out, while providing quick access to the user's belongings such as a mobile phone.

27. Both the first and fourth pockets 18 and 19 are purposely designed with an angled opening which serves the functionality of both pockets and holds the shape of the pockets when stretched on the body. The angled openings of the pockets substantial ly prevents the contents thereof from falling as the lower portion of the pockets ex tends further than the top portions thereof.

28. The exercise belt 10 includes a second 'in-seam' invisible zip pocket opening 20 and a third 'in-seam' side pocket 22 which define access to the storage space between the outer layer 12 and the inner layer 15. These are further described below.

29. The second pocket 20 is an 'in-seam' invisible zip pocket which has an opening at the top edge 14 seam between the outer layer 12 and the inner layer 15. It can be used when the belt is worn in a reversed manner with the inner layer 15 on the out side. The second pocket 20 is closable via an invisible zipper 21 and is designed to provide secure storage and access to the user's belongings such as for cash.

30. The third pocket 22 is an 'in-seam' side pocket which has a slit opening at the top edge 14 seam between the outer layer 12 and the inner layer 15 and can also be used when the belt is worn in the reverse manner with the inner layer 15 on the out side. The third pocket 22 can thus be a more secure pocket in normal use for house or car keys for example. The third pocket 22 does not have a zipped opening in con trast to the second pocket 20.

31. The belt 10 is completely reversible, in that the inner layer 15 can become the exter nal layer and the outer layer 12 will be the internal layer, and would be a different colour, print and/or material when worn in reverse configuration.

32. The embodiment shown of the invention provides an exercise belt which can work as a "waistband replacer". The belt sits comfortably over the waistband of any pants, on the waist or hips area and carries the user's belongings while they exercise.

33. In comparison to existing running belts, arm bands and fanny packs, these products do not provide any quick or easy access to the user's belongings. They are most of ten masculine designs, aimed at a typical marathon runner or athlete and made for items to be "locked away".

34. The preferred embodiment provides the following features: has 4 functional pockets to choose from, an outer layer quick access pocket, an inner layer quick access pocket, a secure 'in seam' invisible zipped pocket and an 'in seam' side pocket, carries user's small belongings such as mobile phone and keys, has angled pockets for both func tionality and shape, provides quick and easy access to user's phone, can hold any phone size, made from stretchy fabric and pockets, fits over the waistband of any pant, sleek design, slimming fit, can be worn in multiple ways, featuring different pockets, can be worn reversible (would be a different colour, print and/or material when inner layer is worn on the outside), can be provided in multiple sizes and multi ple colours, can be constructed in soft, comfortable, breathable, light weight fabrics which have moisture wicking properties, provides a comfortable lightweight design, not bulky, easy to wear and good quality.

35. Although a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described, it will be apparent to skilled persons that modifications can be made to the embodiment shown.

Claims

Claims The claims defining the invention are as follows:

1. A reversible exercise belt with pockets comprising two band shaped loops to extend around a users waist or hip area in use, the belt being made from fabric materi al and comprising:

an outer layer and an inner layer which are each band shaped loops, the outer layer and inner layer being joined at a top edge and a lower edge thereof to define storage spaces therebetween,

an outer panel which extends over a section of the outer layer, wherein the outer panel is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the outer layer, to define a first pocket therebetween, accessed via an elastic channel

an inner panel which extends over a section of the inner layer, wherein the inner panel is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the inner layer, to define a fourth pocket therebetween, accessed via an elastic channel,

2. The exercise belt of claim 1 wherein the second pocket is an 'in-seam' invisible zip pocket which has an opening at the top edge seam between the outer layer and the inner layer, the second pocket having an opening closable via an invisible zipper.

3. The exercise belt of claim 1 wherein the third pocket is an 'in-seam'side pocket which has an opening at the top edge seam between the outer layer and the inner layer, the third pocket having a slit opening.

4. The exercise belt of claim 1 wherein the outer panel pocket is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the outer layer, the first outer pocket opening is at an acute angle between the top edge and the lower edge, accessed via an elastic channel.

5. The exercise belt of claim 1 wherein the inner panel pocket is attached to the top edge, the lower edge and at one side edge thereof to the inner layer, the fourth inner pocket opening is at an acute angle between the top edge and the lower edge, accessed via an elastic channel.

6. The exercise belt of claim 1 wherein the belt is reversible, in that the inner layer can become the external layer and the outer layer will be the internal layer, showing a dif ferent colour, print and/or material when worn in reverse configuration.

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