US20180000178A1

US20180000178A1 - Poromeric waistband

Info

Publication number: US20180000178A1
Application number: US15/624,930
Authority: US
Inventors: Jui-Ta Chen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-06-30
Filing date: 2017-06-16
Publication date: 2018-01-04
Also published as: TWM534601U

Abstract

A poromeric waistband comprises a waistband composed of an elastic colloid sheet, a poromeric supporting portion is protrudingly disposed on a side of the waistband, the poromeric supporting portion comprises a plurality of supporting ribs disposed roughly perpendicular to the waistband, and ventilating passages are formed between the supporting ribs; and a fastening unit disposed on two ends of the waistband respectively, and the waistband is formed as a loop by overlapping the two fastening units on the two ends. The colloid provides an excellent elasticity for a good wrapping effect. The supporting ribs of the poromeric supporting portion provide an anti-slipping and supporting effect. The ventilating passages between the supporting ribs provide an air circulation effect for maintaining the users' comfort even under long duration of usage and high temperatures.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to Taiwan application 105209923, filed Jun. 30, 2016, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a waistband and more particularly to a poromeric waistband.

BACKGROUND

When a person's waist is injured or the person is required to stand for a long duration, a waistband is often used for increasing the support of the waist and protecting the waist from further injury. Therefore, the waistband is used for providing a protection and support effect.
However, conventional waistbands are mostly made of woven fibers with poor elasticity and support. They can only provide a very weak effect for the users. Fibers have poor air permeability. Therefore, after a long duration of usage or under high temperatures, the waist will sweat and feel very hot to cause discomfort to the users.

SUMMARY

A poromeric waistband embodying aspects of the present invention comprises a waistband composed of an elastic colloid sheet and a poromeric supporting portion protrudingly disposed on a side of the waistband. The poromeric supporting portion comprises a plurality of supporting ribs disposed roughly perpendicular to the waistband and ventilating passages formed between the supporting ribs. The waistband further comprises a fastening unit disposed on two ends of the waistband respectively, and the waistband is formed as a loop by overlapping the two fastening units on the two ends.
The colloid of the waistband of the poromeric waistband embodying aspects of the present invention provides an excellent elasticity for a good wrapping effect for the users. The supporting ribs of the poromeric supporting portion provide an anti-slipping and supporting effect. The ventilating passages between the supporting ribs provide an air circulation effect for maintaining the users' comfort even under long duration of usage and high temperatures.
Aspects of the present invention will become more fully understood by reference to the following detailed description thereof when read in conjunction with the attached drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a poromeric waistband of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the preferred embodiment of the poromeric waistband of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a back view of the preferred embodiment of the poromeric waistband of the present invention; and

FIG. 4 is a front view of another preferred embodiment of the poromeric waistband of the present invention.

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective and front views of a preferred embodiment of a poromeric waistband, or belt, of the present invention respectively. The poromeric waistband mainly comprises a waistband 10 and a fastening unit 30.
The waistband 10 is composed of an elastic colloid sheet. The colloid is made of latex, silicone rubber, rubber or other elastic colloids. Please to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a back view of the preferred embodiment of the poromeric waistband of the present invention. The colloid is mixed with functional powder 20. The functional powder 20 is bamboo charcoal powder 21 or other kinds of functional powder such as far infrared powder and antibacterial powder. A poromeric supporting portion 11 is protrudingly disposed on a side of the waistband 10. The poromeric supporting portion 11 comprises a plurality of supporting ribs 111 disposed roughly perpendicular to the waistband 10. The supporting ribs 111 are serrated, wavy or straight in shape. Ventilating passages 112 are formed between the supporting ribs 111. A plurality of ventilation holes 12 is penetratingly disposed on the waistband 10. In an embodiment, the colloid sheet comprises a gel.
The fastening unit 30 is composed of, for example, hook and loop fastener 31 (e.g., Velcro). A portion of the hook and loop fastener 31 is disposed on one end of the waistband 10 while a mating portion is disposed on the other end. The waistband 10 is formed as a loop by overlapping the two fastening units 30 on the two ends.
In order to further explain the structures and characteristics of the present invention, as well as the technical means and expected effects; the ways of usage are specifically described hereunder for in-depth understanding.
Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. When using the waistband 10, simply surround the waist of a user with the waistband 10. Then, join the fastening units 30 on the two ends of the waistband 10 together to make the fastener 31 to stick and fasten together so that the user's waist is securely surrounded by the waistband 10. The colloid of the waistband 10 provides an excellent elasticity for a good wrapping effect. The supporting ribs 111 of the poromeric supporting portion 11 provide an anti-slipping and supporting effect. The ventilating passages 112 between the supporting ribs 111 provide a vertical air circulation effect, and the ventilation holes 12 allow the air current to penetrate through the waistband 10 for maintaining the user's comfort even under long duration of usage and high temperatures. The colloid is mixed with the functional powder 20 for allowing the waistband 10 to generate far infrared or antibacterial effect. Therefore, the function of the waistband 10 is enhanced or the lifespan is prolonged.
Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a front view of another preferred embodiment of the poromeric waistband of the present invention. An auxiliary supporting sheet 13 is extended from upper and lower sides of the waistband 10 respectively. The poromeric supporting portion 11 is also extended on the auxiliary supporting sheets 13. The auxiliary supporting sheets 13 provide more wrapping area for the waist for enhancing the supporting effect. The poromeric supporting portion 11 also provides supporting and ventilating effects on the auxiliary supporting sheets 13.
Note that the specifications relating to the above embodiments should be construed as exemplary rather than as limitative of the present invention, with many variations and modifications being readily attainable by a person of average skill in the art without departing from the spirit or scope thereof as defined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
When introducing elements of the present invention or the preferred embodiments thereof, the articles “a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.
In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects of the invention are achieved and other advantageous results attained.
As various changes could be made in the above constructions, products, and methods without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A poromeric waistband, at least comprising:

a waistband composed of an elastic colloid sheet, a poromeric supporting portion being protrudingly disposed on a side of the waistband, the poromeric supporting portion comprising a plurality of supporting ribs disposed roughly perpendicular to the waistband, and ventilating passages being formed between the supporting ribs; and

a fastening unit disposed on two ends of the waistband respectively, and the waistband being formed as a loop by overlapping the two fastening units on the two ends.

2. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 1, wherein the colloid is made of any two or all of latex, silicone rubber, and rubber.

3. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 1, wherein the colloid is mixed with functional powder.

4. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 3, wherein the functional powder is composed of any one or more than one of bamboo charcoal powder, far infrared powder, and antibacterial powder.

5. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting ribs of the poromeric supporting portion are serrated, wavy, or straight in shape.

6. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of ventilation holes is penetratingly disposed on the waistband.

7. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 1, wherein an auxiliary supporting sheet is extended from upper and lower sides of the waistband respectively, and the poromeric supporting portion is also extended on the auxiliary supporting sheets.

8. The poromeric waistband as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastening unit comprises a hook and loop fastener.

9. A support belt comprising:

an elongate strip of elastic colloid material;

a plurality of supporting ribs extending from one side of the strip, wherein ventilating passages are formed between the supporting ribs;

a fastener disposed on at least one end of the strip, wherein the strip is adapted for being looped around a user's waist and fastened by overlapping the two ends.

10. The support belt as claimed in claim 9, wherein the colloid material comprises at least one of the following: latex, silicone rubber, and rubber.

11. The support belt as claimed in claim 9, wherein the colloid material is mixed with a functional powder.

12. The support belt as claimed in claim 11, wherein the functional powder comprises at least one of the following: bamboo charcoal powder, far infrared powder, and antibacterial powder.

13. The support belt as claimed in claim 9, wherein the supporting ribs are serrated, wavy, or straight in shape.

14. The support belt as claimed in claim 9, wherein a plurality of ventilation holes are penetratingly formed through the strip.

15. The support belt as claimed in claim 9, further comprising an auxiliary supporting sheet extending from at least one of an upper edge and a lower edge of the strip, wherein the supporting ribs extend from the auxiliary supporting sheet.

16. The support belt as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fastener comprises a hook and loop fastener.