WO2009105071A1 - Ceinture élastique discrète - Google Patents

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WO2009105071A1
WO2009105071A1 PCT/US2008/002366 US2008002366W WO2009105071A1 WO 2009105071 A1 WO2009105071 A1 WO 2009105071A1 US 2008002366 W US2008002366 W US 2008002366W WO 2009105071 A1 WO2009105071 A1 WO 2009105071A1
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belt
discreet
strap
clothing article
fastening element
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Leslie Wilkens-Gaudio
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Isabelt Ltd
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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
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
    • A41F9/02—Expansible or adjustable belts or girdles ; Adjustable fasteners comprising a track and a slide member

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  • the present invention is directed to clothing support devices, and more particularly, belts that are discreet and may be used to stretchably support a clothing article while being worn around a waist of a user.
  • body shape or figure of users can create issues with certain articles of clothing. For instance, people with large physical posteriors and small waists can have a difficult time finding clothing to fit their body shapes. As a result, people in such a situation have to buy larger sizes to accommodate their body shape even though the waistline of the garment is larger than necessary for the waist of those potential belt users.
  • physical medical issues such as scoliosis or the like, prevent garments from fitting without additional support.
  • Traditional or conventional belts do not provide enough support in these situations, particularly where conventional belts can not be adjusted properly to allow a user to wear clothing with comfort.
  • the inventors recognized that there is a need for a discreet, in certain situations, barely visible to virtually invisible, adjustable belt for supporting clothing around a waist of a user which can be customized and/or adjusted as the user desires.
  • a discreet belt for a clothing article including: a belt body formed from a flexible, elongated, elastic strap; at least one fastening element operably connected to the belt body, wherein the at least one fastening element is adapted to releasably close the belt around an outer surface of the clothing article; and at least one adjusting element operably connected to the belt body, wherein the adjusting element is adapted to increase and/or decrease a length of the belt body so that the belt may be tightened and/or loosened around an outer surface of the clothing article to secure the clothing article to a waist of a user.
  • Various embodiments and variants are provided.
  • a discreet belt for a clothing article including: a belt body having a first terminal end and a second terminal end, the belt body being formed by a flexible, elongated, thermoplastic strap, the strap being transparent, semi-transparent or opaque; a first clasp operably attached to the first terminal end of the belt body and a second clasp operably attached to the second terminal end of the belt body, the clasps adapted to be releasably fastened to one another to close the belt around an outer surface of the clothing apparel; and two cinch buckles operably connected to the belt body, wherein the cinch buckles are adapted to increase and/or decrease a length of the belt body so that the belt may be tightened and/or loosened around an outer surface of the clothing article to secure the clothing article to a waist of a user.
  • Various embodiments and variants are provided.
  • a method of improving a fit between a clothing article and a waist of a wearer including providing the wearer with a discreet belt that includes : a belt body formed from a flexible, elongated, plastic strap; at least one fastening element operably connected to the belt body, wherein the at least one fastening element is adapted to releasably close the belt around the outer surface of the clothing article; and at least one adjusting element operably connected to the belt body, wherein the adjusting element is adapted to increase and/or decrease the length of the belt body so that said belt may be tightened and/or loosened around the outer surface of the clothing article to secure the clothing article to the waist of the wearer; whereby enabling the wearer to control the fit between the clothing article and the wearer' s waist by tightening and/or loosening said belt.
  • FIG. 1 is a partially perspective view of the discreet belt in accordance with at least one aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a partially perspective view of the discreet belt with graphical designs in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a partially perspective view of a closed discreet belt in accordance with at least one aspect of the present invention .
  • belt body denotes all components of the discreet belt described herein except fastening and adjusting elements.
  • the belt body is formed from a flexible, elongated, plastic strap, but may include additional structural and/or design elements.
  • elastic with respect to the "strap” described herein denotes a unit that upon being stretched creates a tension force in the direction opposite to the direction of stretching. When the discreet belt is closed, this tension force may be directed toward the waist of the wearer, pulling the clothing article closer in.
  • secure may or may not denote keeping the clothing article on, but does denote the existence of the tension force.
  • fastening element denotes a structural unit that is adopted to fasten one portion of the belt body to another.
  • adjusting element denotes a structural unit that is adopted to adjust the length of the belt body.
  • Discreet belts are disclosed herein for securing an article of clothing apparel around a waist of a user.
  • the belts may be employed to secure garments, such as, but not limited to, trousers, skirts, dresses, shorts, or the like.
  • FIG. 1 is a partially perspective view of an embodiment of a discreet belt 1 in accordance with at least one aspect of the present invention.
  • the discreet belt 1 includes at least one fastening element 3, a belt body 5 formed from a strap 5A, and at least one adjusting element 7.
  • the strap 5A which is a flexible, elongated, plastic unit from which the belt body 5 is formed.
  • the strap 5A is made of thermoplastic polymer, for example, polyurethane, and is stretchable and elastic, thus permitting the belt 1 to have tension when it is worn.
  • the material used for strap 5A may be as soft as needed to give- the belt 1 the desired flexibility, stretch, and/or elasticity and as hard as needed to maintaining support and tension for the clothing.
  • the belt body 5 lies flat against a waist of a user.
  • the width of strap 5A may vary over the length for fit and fashion of a user.
  • belt 1 is made from thermoplastic polyurethane polymer to provide a secure fit that clings well to garments.
  • belt 1 may comprise other materials to offer more variety and decorative options while maintaining the same support as with clear thermoplastic polyurethane polymer material.
  • the belt 1 may be made in different lengths and widths.
  • the belt 1 includes at least one fastening element 3. Any fastening element suitable for releasably closing the belt 1 around a waist of a user may be included.
  • the belt 1 may include two fastening elements 3a, 3b, which are operably connected to terminal ends 11, 13 of belt body 5, respectively. The user of the discreet belt 1 releasably connects fastening element 3a to fastening element 3b to close the belt 5, e.g., as shown in FIG.
  • fastening element (s) 3 of the belt 1 preferably lies flat against the waist of a user. This eliminates the need for traditional or conventional belt buckles, which are bulky and may negatively impact the fit and/or fashion of clothing apparel. However, a user may wear traditional or conventional belts and/or buckles over the discreet belt 1 to supplement the fashion look of the outfit if desired.
  • any type of fastening element 3 may be used to secure belt 1 to a user, such as, but not limited to, a clasp, a closure buckle, a clip, a fastener, or the like.
  • Fastening element 3 may be worn underneath clothing loops or may be worn in front of or around a waist of a user.
  • fastening element 3 may comprise any type of material to give the belt the appearance of invisibility, such as, but not limited to, clear plastic, suitable polymer, which may be injection molded, polyurethane polymer, thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, or the like.
  • Fastening element 3 may comprise other textile materials to offer more variety and decorative options while maintaining the same support as with clear thermoplastic polyurethane polymer material.
  • At least one adjusting element 7 is operably connected to a belt body 5.
  • the adjustability provides an accurate and custom fit for the user.
  • two symmetrically designed adjustment elements 7, 9 are provided at substantially equal distances from fastening elements 3a, 3b, respectively.
  • Adjusting elements 7, 9 are adapted to increase and/or decrease the length of belt body 5A around a waist of a user so a user may adjust the fit and fashion look of discreet belt 1.
  • the adjusting elements 7, 9 allow the user to personalize the fit in accordance with the support needed or desired.
  • adjusting elements 7, 9 lie flat against the waist of a user.
  • adjusting element 7, 9 may be used to adjust the belt 1 around a waist of a user, such as, but not limited to, a cinch buckle, an adjustor, or the like.
  • the adjusting elements 7, 9 may comprise any type of material to give the belt the appearance of invisibility, such as, but not limited to, clear plastic, suitable polymer, which may, be injection molded, polyurethane polymer, thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, or the like.
  • Adjusting elements 7, 9 may comprise other textile materials to offer more variety and decorative options while maintaining the same support as with clear thermoplastic polyurethane polymer material.
  • Respective terminal ends 11, 13 of the belt body 5 may originate at, and are coupled to, the fastening element 3.
  • respective ends of strap 5 may loop (loops shown in FIG. 3) through at least one fastening element 3a, 3b and connect to at least one respective adjusting element 7, 9.
  • fastening elements 3a, 3b of fastening element 3 shift along strap 5.
  • adjusting element 7 (or 9) is used on a discreet belt 1
  • terminal end 13 (or 11) of strap 5 can remain, the same while the position of terminal end 11 (or 13) shifts when a user adjusts the length of strap 5.
  • adjusting elements 7, 9. a user adjusts the length of a belt 1 by holding the belt 1 close to an adjusting element 7 with a thumb and forefinger of a first hand. With a second hand, the user gently pulls the strap 5 through the adjusting element 7 at a downward angle to lengthen or shorten the belt. A user may then repeat the adjustment on any other adjusting element 9 until the desired customizable support is reached.
  • a user puts the belt 1 through clothing loops and clasps the belt together.
  • a user may push the belt down to a base of a waistband if desired for support.
  • waist loops of clothing such as, but not limited to, pant loops, trouser loops, shorts loops, dress loops, skirt loops, or the like.
  • a user may wear a belt 1 for clothing without loops.
  • FIG. 2 is a partially perspective view of a discreet belt 2 with text 15 and graphical designs 17, 19.
  • Belt 2 may be manufactured with attached text 15 or graphical designs 17, 19 for a more fashionable statement. Text 15 and designs 17, 19 may be added to belt 2 after initial manufacture of the belt as well.

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L'invention concerne des dispositifs de support de vêtement, et plus particulièrement des ceintures discrètes qui maintiennent des vêtements, comme des pantalons, des chemises ou des vêtements similaires, autour de la taille d'un utilisateur. Elle concerne une ceinture discrète qui comprend un corps de ceinture formé d'une bande élastique allongée flexible conçue pour être utilisée dans au moins un élément d'attache et au moins un élément d'ajustement. Elle concerne également divers modes de réalisation, variantes et aspects de procédé.
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WO2016151043A1 (fr) 2015-03-24 2016-09-29 Mauser-Werke Oberndorf Maschinenbau Gmbh Machine-outil pourvu d'au moins deux moteurs planaires
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