US20030131398A1 - Belts and methods of use thereof - Google Patents

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US20030131398A1
US20030131398A1 US10/304,221 US30422102A US2003131398A1 US 20030131398 A1 US20030131398 A1 US 20030131398A1 US 30422102 A US30422102 A US 30422102A US 2003131398 A1 US2003131398 A1 US 2003131398A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A45F5/021—Fastening articles to the garment to the belt
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
    • G09F21/02—Mobile visual advertising by a carrier person or animal
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
    • A45F2003/144—Pack-carrying waist or torso belts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
    • A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
    • A45F2200/0583—Beverage vessels, e.g. bottles

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  • the present invention relates to item holders, belts or aprons and to methods of use thereof, and, especially, to item holders, belts or aprons for use in the healthcare industry, in the outdoor or sporting industries and/or by children and to methods of using such belts or aprons.
  • Alzheimer's patients and other patients having reduced capacity must constantly retrieve items that are collected by patients.
  • one of the symptoms or behaviors of Alzheimer's patients is to collect various items and place such items in their pockets or elsewhere. Young children (whether healthy or ill) often display similar behavior.
  • the present invention provides a belt for use by, for example, a healthcare worker.
  • the belt includes a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the worker to which a plurality of holders (or containers) is attached.
  • the holders are preferably adapted to hold or containing various items that are often used by healthcare workers in the course of their routine.
  • at least one of the holders can be a pouch fabricated from a lightweight, durable and flexible material.
  • the material(s) of the belt can also be water resistant or waterproof as known in the art.
  • the materials can also be readily washable (by hand or machine).
  • the pouch or pocket can be opened on the top or be closable (for example, via a flap securable with a hook-and-loop type fastener).
  • substantially the entire belt is fabricated from a generally, lightweight, durable and flexible material.
  • the material(s) of substantially the belt can also be water resistant or waterproof and washable as known in the art.
  • one or more of the holders can be adapted to hold specific items.
  • at least one of the holders can be a bottle holder.
  • such bottle holders have a generally cylindrical opening on the top thereof and are otherwise adapted (for example, by the shape thereof) to hold generally cylindrical bottles.
  • one or more holder can be thin and elongated to, for example, hold correspondingly shaped implements such as pens, pencils and thermometers.
  • the belt preferably further includes a connector to secure the belt around a worker.
  • the connector is readily releasable by the worker.
  • the belts of the present invention are not limited to use by healthcare workers.
  • the belts of the present invention are suited for use by any individual desiring to have at their quick disposal a personal storage or holding belt suitable to store any number of different items for quick and generally unobstructed access.
  • the belts of the present invention can be of particular use in outdoor sporting and recreational activities such as hiking.
  • the present invention provides a belt for use by a child, a patient of diminished capacity (as, for example, compared to an average adult), or another person requiring care, supervision or oversight.
  • the belt includes a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the person.
  • the belt has attached thereto a plurality of holders in which the patient can carry items.
  • the entire belt can be fabricated from a generally, lightweight, durable and flexible material.
  • the material(s) of the belt can also be water resistant, waterproof and/or readily washable (by hand or machine) as known in the art.
  • the belt can also include at least one information tag.
  • the information tag can, for example, provide patient/individual identity and/or the identity of a facility in which the patient/individual is being cared.
  • the belt can also include at least one safety tag to facilitate viewing of the belt in reduced visibility conditions.
  • a the belt can include a communication device (which can be fixed or removable) to, for example, assist in locating an individual or providing one or two-way communications.
  • the belt also preferably includes a fastening mechanism to retain the belt on the person.
  • the fastening or connecting mechanism cannot be opened or is somewhat difficult to open by the person wearing the belt.
  • the fastening mechanism can, for example, be on the back of the person when the person wears the belt.
  • the present invention provides a method of caring for a person requiring care, supervision or oversight (for example, a person of diminished capacity) including the step of providing the person with a belt having a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the person, the belt further having attached thereto a plurality of holders in which the patient can store items as described above.
  • the present invention provides a method of facilitating access of a healthcare worker to items including the step of providing a healthcare worker with a belt including a strap to encompass a portion of the body of a healthcare worker.
  • the belt has attached thereto a plurality of holders in which the items can be placed as described above.
  • the present invention provides an item holder to be worn by a person, including: a flexible strap to encompass the waist of the person.
  • the ends of the strap include a first connector section and a cooperating second connector section attachable to the first connector section.
  • the belt includes flexible base extending from the strap. The base has attached thereto a plurality of holders as described above.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a healthcare professional wearing one embodiment of a belt of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1B illustrates the belt of FIG. 1A opened on a flat surface.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates another embodiment of a belt of the present invention for use by a healthcare professional
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of a belt of the present invention for use by a patient of diminished mental capacity
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a belt of the present invention for use by a child.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate one embodiment of the present invention providing a belt or apron 10 for use, for example, by a healthcare professional 5 (for example, a nurse, nurse's aid, orderly etc.).
  • Belt 10 includes a fastening mechanism 20 which can, for example, include a buckle 22 .
  • Other fastening mechanisms such as snaps, 10 ties and VELCRO® (that is, a hook-and-loop type fastening mechanism) can also be used.
  • fastening mechanism 20 is positioned on belt 10 so that it is positioned on the side of healthcare professional 5 when worn to facilitate access thereto.
  • Belt 10 preferably includes a plurality of containers or holders to enable healthcare professional 5 to carry any number of frequently used items on their person.
  • belt 10 includes, for example, a holder or holster 30 for carrying a bottle or similar container 32 (for example, a disinfectant spray bottle).
  • Belt 10 also includes pouches 40 and 50 in which healthcare professional 5 can carry various items such as antiseptic wipes, tissues, bandages, combs etc.
  • Belt 10 further includes one or more flapped pouches 60 for carrying items, for example, personal effects (such as watches, wallets, keys etc.) and other items, requiring additional security.
  • Flap 62 of pouch 60 can, for example, be secured with a fastening mechanism 64 such as VELCRO.
  • Belt 10 can also include one or more tags 70 that can include printed material such as the identity of healthcare professional 5 and/or the name of the healthcare facility.
  • Belt 10 can also include a fastener or connector such as openable D-Ring 80 which is attached to belt 10 via a loop of material 82 .
  • Fastener 80 can, for example, be openable and closeable via a clasp 84 or other mechanism for connection of items including a fastening ring, loop or other device.
  • a key chain can be securely attached to fastener 80 .
  • Belt 10 and/or containers, pouches, holsters or holders 30 , 40 , 50 , 60 and 80 are preferably fabricated from lightweight, strong, flexible and durable material(s) such as denim, nylon, GORE-TEX (available from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.), or a canvas material, that can withstand the daily wear experienced in a healthcare facility, but do not hamper the mobility or otherwise disrupt the routine of the healthcare worker.
  • the material(s) of the belt can also be water resistant or waterproof (either inherently or via a coating or treatment) as known in the art.
  • the materials are preferably readily washable (by hand or machine).
  • Part or all of containers, pockets, pouches, holsters or holders 30 , 40 , 50 , 60 and 80 can also include an elastomeric material to assist in placing items therein and/or retaining items therein.
  • the belts of the present invention can be equipped with any number of types and sizes of holders, pouches and/or containers for use by healthcare professionals and others.
  • at least one of pockets or pouches 40 , 50 and 60 can be relatively wide (for example, approximately 5, 6 or more inches) and relatively deep (for example, approximately 5, 6 or more inches) to provide easy access and space for storage of relatively large or oddly shaped articles.
  • belt 10 can also include relatively narrow, elongated holders 90 a and 90 b for holding correspondingly shaped items such as pens, pencils and/or thermometers.
  • belt 10 includes a length of strapping or belting 12 encompassing the waist of the user.
  • a length of base material 14 is attached to hang or extend downward from strap 12 .
  • Base 14 is preferably of sufficient width w to act as a base for attachment of pouches, pockets, containers, and/or holders such as described above.
  • container holder 30 and pouches 40 , 50 and 60 can be attached to base 12 via stitching around at least a portion of the periphery thereof.
  • Base 12 can form the rear or back side of container holder 30 and pouches 40 , 50 and 60 of belt 10 .
  • base 14 can be fabricated from water resistant, waterproof and/or readily washable (by hand or machine) material(s) as known in the art
  • FIG. 2 illustrates another embodiment of a belt 110 of similar construction to belt 10 .
  • Belt 110 includes two holders or holsters 130 a and 130 b for bottles, three open pouches 140 a, 140 b and 150 of various size and one flapped pouch 160 .
  • Holster 130 a is fabricated from generally orthogonally oriented straps while holster 130 b is fabricated form a netting material (for example, nylon netting).
  • Holsters 130 a and 130 b can include elastic material 132 a and 132 b around the opening thereof to help retain items therein.
  • belt 110 includes a side-fastening buckle or connector 122 and one or more information tags 170 for imprinted or electronically- or magnetically-encoded information.
  • buckle or other connector 122 is easily fastened and released by the user.
  • connector 122 preferably provides substantial resistance to disconnection or unfastening during normal use.
  • connector 122 includes prongs 122 a and 122 b which bend inwardly (that is, toward the centerline of belt 110 ) to connect to a cooperating receptacle 122 c. Once connected, prongs 122 a and 122 b are released and flex outwardly to form a secure connection with receptacle 122 c.
  • Connectors of the type of connector 122 are used commonly, for example, in seating restraints for children.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an item holder or belt 210 of the present invention that is suitable for use with a patient suffering from diminished mental capacity, such as an Alzheimer's patient.
  • a patient suffering from diminished mental capacity such as an Alzheimer's patient.
  • Alzheimer's patients in certain stages of the disease are known to act like “packrats” in that they accumulate items they encounter during the day in their pockets and elsewhere. Sometimes, pants and other clothing are ruined by such behavior. Moreover, items than can be dangerous to the patient are sometimes taken.
  • Belt 210 includes a plurality of pouches or containers 230 a - 230 e in which a patient can store items collected during the day.
  • pouches 230 a - 230 e are made of a material that is durable and leak proof Most preferably, pouches 230 a - 230 e are made of a material that is also sufficiently transparent or “open” to enable healthcare and/or other personnel to view what the patient has collected in pouches 230 a - 230 e.
  • An example of a suitable material for pouches 230 a - 230 e is a strong, flexible and transparent polymeric material such as visquene or other such polymeric materials as known in the art.
  • One or more of pouches 230 a - 230 e also be fabricated from a netting, strapping or other material that includes openings that allow viewing of the contents thereof.
  • pouch or pocket 230 d is, for example, shown to be fabricated from an “open” netting material. Allowing healthcare and other personnel to view what the patient has collected in pouches 230 a - 230 e enables such personnel to remove items of which the patient should not be in possession. For example, a patient may have picked up a wallet or keys of a staff healthcare professional. Moreover, a patient may have picked up a dangerous item such as a kitchen knife 240 as illustrated in pouch 230 a.
  • Belt 210 preferably includes a fastening mechanism such as a buckle 220 .
  • Buckle 220 can be positioned to fasten behind the back of the patient to prevent the patient from removing belt 210 or to at least make it difficult for the patient to remove belt 210 .
  • a connector that is inherently difficult to remove by one of diminished capacity for example, a connector such as connector 122 of FIG. 2 can be used.
  • a communication device or locater 290 such as a radio frequency transponder as known in the art can be attached to belt 210 or other belts of the present invention to, for example, assist in locating an individual or to provide one- or two-way communications.
  • Belt 210 preferably further includes an information tag or tags 270 that can include printed or encoded (for example, magnetically or electronically) information.
  • information tag(s) 270 can include printed or encoded (for example, magnetically or electronically) information.
  • patient identity, facility identity/location and/or medical information can be included on tag(s) 270 .
  • great care is taken to prevent patients from wondering away from care facilities, patients wonder away form even the best of such care facilities.
  • Providing information tag(s) 270 helps to identify the patient as a patient of a care facility and facilitates return and care of a patient that has arrived off the premises.
  • belt 210 also preferably includes safety strips or tags 280 that can include a reflective, retroreflective, illuminescent or other similarly functioning material to facilitate visibility of the patient even in poor visibility conditions.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a belt 310 that is similar to belt 210 , but is for use with children.
  • Belt 310 includes a plurality of flapped and/or unflapped pouches 330 a - 330 e that are preferably made of a material that is durable and leak proof. Most preferably, pouches 330 a - 330 e are made of a material that is also sufficiently transparent to enable parents and others to view what the child has collected
  • Belt 310 preferably includes a fastening mechanism such as a buckle 320 .
  • Buckle 320 can be positioned or adapted to hinder the child from removing belt 310 as discussed above in connection with belt 210 .
  • belt 310 preferably further includes an information tag or tags 370 that can include printed or encoded (for example, magnetically or electronically) information including, for example, identity, contact information and medical information.
  • Belt 310 also preferably includes safety strips or tags 380 as discussed above to facilitate visibility of the patient even in poor visibility conditions.
  • Item holders or belts 10 , 110 , 210 and/or 310 of the present invention can be readily adapted or modified for use in generally any type of endeavor.
  • the pockets, pouches, holders and other containers of the belts of the present invention can be made to be of generally any dimension to accommodate a particular use.
  • the item holders or belts of the present invention are attractive to wear, lightweight, flexible and generally unobtrusive.
  • the belts can readily be fabricated in any color or be multicolored. Indeed, children and adults of diminished capacity (for example, Alzheimer patients) may prefer and be attracted to multicolored, striking item holders or belts of the present invention, and thus be more willing to wear them.

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