WO2006008440A1 - Systeme de type ceinture - Google Patents

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WO2006008440A1
WO2006008440A1 PCT/GB2005/002568 GB2005002568W WO2006008440A1 WO 2006008440 A1 WO2006008440 A1 WO 2006008440A1 GB 2005002568 W GB2005002568 W GB 2005002568W WO 2006008440 A1 WO2006008440 A1 WO 2006008440A1
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strip
track device
garment
elongate
formation
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PCT/GB2005/002568
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Laurence Dakin-Poole
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Laurence Dakin-Poole
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Publication of WO2006008440A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006008440A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
    • A41F9/002—Free belts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F1/00—Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
    • A41F1/008—Adjustable fasteners comprising a track and a slide member

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  • the present invention relates to a belt-type system for supporting clothing.
  • Conventional clothes belts normally comprise a strip of material that is threaded through a series of loops arranged around the waistband of the garment.
  • the garment material can sag, crease or ruck in the spaces between the loops and this can cause discomfort.
  • Such creasing of the clothing can also result in unequally spaced belt loops, which is not particularly aesthetically pleasing.
  • the upper edge of a belt threaded through the loops can creep upwards in order to follow the contours of the waist of the wearer, which can also be uncomfortable.
  • Embodiments of the present invention are intended to address such problems.
  • a belt-type system including: a track device attachable to, or forming part of, a garment; an elongate strip slidably attachable to the track device such that in use the strip forms an outer cover for all or some of the track device, and a device for attaching the two ends of the strip together.
  • attaching the two ends of the elongate strip together can retain the garment around an underlying body, although in some cases the belt system may be too loose to perform such a retaining function and could be worn for aesthetic purposes only.
  • the track device may include an elongate inner strip having one or more formations for engaging with one or more corresponding formations on the elongate strip.
  • the elongate inner strip may comprise a plurality of discrete strips arranged at intervals along the garment, or there may be one continuous inner strip.
  • the formation on the inner strip may take the form of at least one transverse projection. Such a projection may form one or more channel into which a portion of the corresponding formation(s) of the elongate strip fits.
  • the projection may comprise a single member extending substantially along the length of the inner strip.
  • the corresponding formation(s) on the elongate strip may comprise a corresponding groove or channel that can receive the one or more projections of the inner strip.
  • the inner strip may include one or more grooves into which one or more projections on the elongate strip can be received.
  • the inner strip projection has a substantially T-shaped cross-section when viewed from one end, with the stem of the T-shape extending transversely from the inner strip.
  • the elongate strip may have a generally C-shaped cross-section when viewed from one end, such that the ends of the C-shape fit into channels formed between the bars of the T-shape and the inner strip.
  • the track device may be formed of a plastic material, or any other suitable material or materials, for example plastics, composites or flexible metals/alloys.
  • the elongate strip can be formed of a variety of materials such as plastic and/or leather.
  • the track device may be attached to the garment by means of stitches or the like, or by any other suitable means/methods.
  • a track device for a belt-type system the track device being attachable to, or forming part of, a garment and including one or more formations onto which an elongate strip is slidably attachable, in use, the strip forming an outer cover for all or some of the track device.
  • a garment including a track device substantially as described herein.
  • a garment including a belt-type system substantially as described herein.
  • an elongate strip for retaining a garment around an underlying body, the strip including a device for slidably attaching the two ends of the strip together and a formation for slidably attaching the strip to a corresponding formation on a track device that is attached to, or forms part of, the garment.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a portion of the track device used in an embodiment of the belt-type system
  • Figure 2 illustrates a portion of the elongate strip that can be used with the track device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 illustrates the elongate strip fitted onto the track device
  • Figure 4 illustrates schematically a cross-section through the elongate strip when it is attached to a track device fixed to an item of clothing.
  • Figure 1 shows a track device 100 that can be fixed to an item of clothing such as a skirt, trousers/pants or an overcoat.
  • the track device will normally be located around the circumference of a garment where conventional belt loops may be found, typically the waistband.
  • the track device 100 includes an inner strip 101 having a formation that is intended to allow an elongate outer strip (described below) to be slid onto it.
  • the formation comprises an elongate projection 102 that extends substantially along the entire width of the strip 101.
  • the projection 102 has a T-shaped cross-section when viewed from one end of the track device 100.
  • the stem of the T-shape extends substantially perpendicularly from a line along the middle (i.e.
  • an upper channel 104A is formed at the upper end of the track device between the outer surface of strip 101 and the opposite (inner) surface of the upper bar of the T-shaped projection.
  • a similar lower channel 104B is formed at the lower end of the track device.
  • the two bars of the T-shaped projection 102 are not quite as wide as the inner strip 101.
  • the track device 100 may be formed of one or more pieces of material (which may include one or more of plastics, composites or flexible metals/alloys or the like).
  • the inner strip 101 and the projection 102 may be formed separately and then fixed together, or the track device may be moulded as a single piece by means of extrusion.
  • the formation shown in Figure 1 is only one example of how the track device can be constructed.
  • several discrete, intermittent strips can be arranged around the garment, although it is preferable that the gap between such separate strips is minimal to help provide substantially continuous support for the garment.
  • several intermittent formations for engaging with the outer strip could be arranged along the length of the strip 101 to form a track instead of a single continuous formation.
  • the outer strip 200 has a C- shaped cross-section when viewed from one end.
  • the strip 200 may be formed of one or more piece of material.
  • it could have an inner portion formed primarily of plastic and have a leather or leather-effect coating/covering. Therefore, different styles of outer strips, e.g. different colour or texture leather, can be sold for use with a garment fitted (or formed) with the track device.
  • a further possibility is that instead of having a continuous outer strip formed of a continuous length of material(s), several connected pieces could be used to form the strip, all or some of which may include formations for engaging with the track device.
  • a device for fixing the two ends of the outer strip 200 is shown schematically at one end of the outer strip as item 204.
  • the wearer pushes one end of the outer strip 200 onto one end of the inner strip 101 and then slides the outer strip over/around the track device.
  • the two free ends 202A, 202B of the C-shaped outer strip 200 fit into the upper 104A and lower 104B channels of the track device.
  • the inner strip 101 can include a channel or groove into which a projection of T-shaped cross- section on the outer 200 can be fitted. Other variations will be apparent to the skilled person.
  • Figure 4 further details the engagement between the track device 100 and the outer strip 200.
  • the surface of the T-shaped projection 102 remote from the inner strip 101 is slightly curved.
  • the outer strip 200 has a greater width than the track device and so the track device will normally be completely obscured by the outer strip 200, which allows it to act as a decorative cover for the track device and the underlying garment.
  • the inner strip 101 is attached to a garment 400 by means of stitching 402.
  • the track device may be fixed to a pre-formed garment and it is also possible for garments to be formed with an integral track. It will also be appreciated that other ways of fixing the track device to the garment can also be used, e.g. adhesives, welding or rivets.
  • the track device may be releasably fixed to the garment, e.g. by means of a hook and loop material such as VelcroTM .
  • the track device 100 will be attached substantially all the way around from one end of the waistband to the other end, with either a break in the track device or a slight gap between the two free ends of the track device to accommodate a fly, a buckle or the like. This gap may also serve as a "gather space" which can be useful when certain types of devices to attach the two free ends of the outer strip are used.
  • the outer strip 200 may be shorter, longer or equal in length to the track device 100, depending on the means of attachment utilised for the two ends of the outer strip.
  • the device for fixing the two ends of the outer strip 200 (shown schematically at one end of the outer strip as item 204 in Figure 2) can take many forms and can be located at (or near) one or both ends of the outer strip 200.
  • Such a fixing device can be non-adjustable, e.g. a simple clip or tie, or adjustable, e.g. a buckle-type device.
  • Having the track device run substantially all the way around the waistband means that the support provided for the garment when the outer strip 200 is fitted is substantially more continuous and evenly-distributed than when a conventional belt/loops arrangement is used. This can prevent the creasing/rucking problems associated with existing belts. Vertical movement of the outer strip is also restricted by the track device.
  • the belt-type system can have safety benefits because the risk of an object becoming caught underneath a conventional belt or belt loop is eliminated. This can be of particular benefit to outdoor workers, police, security, military, etc.
  • the system may also benefit workers by decreasing the risk of being restrained or manhandled by others since there are no belt loops to grab onto and no way of grabbing the belt as it is held fast onto the track.
  • the absence of conventional belt loops also means that accessories (e.g. wallets, mobile phone holders or decorative items) can be slid around to any position on the outer strip provided that the accessories include a suitable device for fitting over the belt system, e.g. a generally C-shaped open loop or another formation corresponding to the contours of the belt system.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système de type ceinture comprenant un dispositif glissière (100) pouvant être fixé sur un vêtement (400) ou faisant partie du vêtement. Une bande allongée (200) est fixée coulissante sur le dispositif glissière, de sorte qu'en fonctionnement la bande forme un revêtement extérieur pour l'intégralité ou pour une partie du dispositif glissière. Le système selon l'invention comprend également un dispositif (204) servant à raccorder les deux extrémités de la bande allongée.
PCT/GB2005/002568 2004-07-16 2005-06-30 Systeme de type ceinture WO2006008440A1 (fr)

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US58872604P 2004-07-16 2004-07-16
US60/588,726 2004-07-16
GB0415920.8 2004-07-16
GB0415920A GB0415920D0 (en) 2004-07-16 2004-07-16 A belt-type system

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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1178489A (fr) * 1957-05-11 1959-05-11 Dispositif d'attache d'une ceinture libre à un vêtement
CH358769A (de) * 1960-11-08 1961-12-15 Messerli Hans Gürtel
FR1315873A (fr) * 1961-12-13 1963-01-25 Dispositif pour l'assujettissement d'une ceinture sur un vêtement
DE2546584A1 (de) * 1975-10-17 1977-04-21 Heinz Kolloch Guertel
US4063313A (en) * 1976-11-15 1977-12-20 Hagios Frederick K Belt apparatus for covering belt loops

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1178489A (fr) * 1957-05-11 1959-05-11 Dispositif d'attache d'une ceinture libre à un vêtement
CH358769A (de) * 1960-11-08 1961-12-15 Messerli Hans Gürtel
FR1315873A (fr) * 1961-12-13 1963-01-25 Dispositif pour l'assujettissement d'une ceinture sur un vêtement
DE2546584A1 (de) * 1975-10-17 1977-04-21 Heinz Kolloch Guertel
US4063313A (en) * 1976-11-15 1977-12-20 Hagios Frederick K Belt apparatus for covering belt loops

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