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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181279 | Multi-layered multi-purpose belt pack A multi-layered, multi-purpose belt pack, wherein each layer performs particular storage functions and acts in complementary fashion to provide a particularly effective belt pack. The multi-layered main member is secured about the waist of the user by a belt member ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181278 | Waist protection garment The invention relates to a waist protection garment. The waist protection garment may include: a length corresponding to the waist circumference of a wearer and the length defining two longitudinal sides; a width in a direction perpendicular to the length and the wi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7900278 | Ergonomic duty gear belt An ergonomic duty gear belt for carrying duty gear components having a first curved conically shaped side section and a second curved conically shaped side section pivotably hinged together and a lumbar pad wrapped around the hinged connection of the belt to provide... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7891023 | Peace officer's shirt and suspender set for supporting a duty belt A suspender set and peace officer's shirt are described wherein the suspenders for the duty belt are located beneath the officer's shirt with only a portion of the suspender set extending outwardly through the front and rear of the shirt for connection to the duty b... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7865975 | Waist belt having articulated shoulder straps A wearable device to comfortably and ergonomically transfer substantially all of the weight of a heavy protective garment from a wearer's shoulders, neck and back to the wearer's waist, in a manner that does not interfere with the normal and necessary movement and r... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7845024 | Peace officer's shirt and suspender set for supporting a duty belt A suspender set and peace officer's shirt are described wherein the suspenders for the duty belt are located beneath the officer's shirt with only a portion of the suspender set extending outwardly through the front and rear of the shirt for connection to the duty b... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7818820 | Body protector The invention provides a body protector which can be simply and easily installed and detached by hands of an athlete himself or herself, and can be finely adjusted properly by the hands of the athlete himself or herself after installation. Fastening bands are made d... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7765619 | Corset A corset (100) includes a first portion (5) and a second portion (5′) with substantially the same shape as the first portion (5). Each portion (5, 5′) includes a solid band (50) and a plurality of laces (52) which... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7725958 | Shoulder strap retainer Apparatus 10 discloses a shoulder strap retainer device providing means for selectively fastening a purse 26 or carryall strap to a user's shoulder 28. In one embodiment of the present invention 10, a pair of decorative jewelry-like artic... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7444688 | System and method for handling flexible straps in a highly adjustable quiver apparatus A system and method for handling flexible straps, such as ductwork straps, utilizes a highly adaptable quiver-type harness. The harness has an elongated sleeve that is designed to receive and accommodate the flexible straps, and is designed to be worn by a user in o... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7201629 | Washable costume system and method of manufacture The present invention provides a system, method of manufacture and method of use that provides for an easily changeable costume system that allows for quick costumes changes without having to entirely undress and allows for the purchase of add on decorative items to... | 04/10/2007 |
| 6968809 | Child harness with handle A harness for a child is disclosed. The harness comprises an upper torso support component having front and rear portions, a lower torso support component having front and rear portions, and at least one handle extending between the rear portions of the upper and lo... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6925656 | Magnetic shoulder strap retainer A shoulder strap retaining device configured to assist in retaining a shoulder strap or other similar device in a desired position upon a person. The retaining device is made up of a combination of a first magnet located within a padded container that is configured ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6766532 | Adjustable back support belt brace system and removable, adjustable suspension system The present invention contains a back support belt brace system comprised of a back panel, two side panels, two side wings, and a belt. The side wings are attached anywhere along the back panel and side panels using a hook and loop fastener providing adjustability. ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6557181 | Ornamental accessory for indicating martial arts rank An ornamental accessory is designed for wearing by a person on a portion of the person's body. The accessory represents a selected martial arts skill level. The accessory includes a flexible band having generally flat inside and outside surfaces for encir... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6487725 | Safety harness with integral support line A harness assembly (16) having an integral support line (20). The harness assembly (16) includes a harness body (18) having first and second ends (22, 24) and a hollow interior which receives the support line (20). The support line (20) has first and seco... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6079055 | Protective shoulder pad A protective shoulder pad which is adapted to be worn on either the right or left shoulder of a wearer for supporting a load, and which includes a protective pad having a band forming an underarm loop connected adjacent one side thereof, and a pair of bod... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6041444 | Component load supporting articulated waist belt A load supporting waist belt comprising four separate articulated sections including front and rear belt straps and right and left hip pieces with adjustable connectors on the front and rear belt straps allowing adjustment for waist size and location of h... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6006365 | Suspender kit and method for supporting a pair of trousers or pants A kit for supporting a pair of trousers on a wearer's body comprises a plurality of connectors for connection to the upper part of the trousers at two pairs of spaced locations at the front and rear of the trousers. The kit also includes a belt for attach... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5974586 | Sunlight blocking sleeves A new sunlight blocking sleeves for protecting the skin on the arms and shoulders of a wearer from sunlight. The inventive device includes a pair of sleeves with each sleeve having opposite wrist and shoulder openings and which is adapted for wearing on t... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5970517 | Safety harness with integral support line A harness assembly having an integral support line. The harness assembly includes a harness body having first and second ends and a hollow interior which receives the support line. The support line has first and second ends that extend from the harness bo... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5685764 | Exercise garment with support bra The invention is an exercise garment having an integrally formed support bra. The exercise garment includes an upper bra portion for providing support to the user. Connected to the upper portion is a lower, stretchable fabric portion for covering the tors... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5503620 | Back support belt apparatus and method A back support belt comprising a primary support belt including fasteners for fastening the same generally at the frontal area of the waist of the wearer, and a secondary tensioning belt comprising fasteners for fastening the same around the primary suppo... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5319806 | Shoulder guard harness A Shoulder Protector Guard harness having a appearance as suspenders with attached shoulder pads to protect each shoulder of a wearer from bruises, lacerations and other injuries caused by heavy construction materials. Each pad is held in place by a verti... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5207626 | Resistance exercise apparatus for the muscles associated with the scapula An apparatus is provided for therapeutic exercising of the scapula related muscles of a body. A scapula harness fits tightly over a shoulder and an upper arm of the body and extends over a breast and an opposing scapula area of the body. The harness has a... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5181906 | Shoulder-joint bandage A shoulder-joint bandage having an elastic sleeve receiving the upper arm of the patient and a cap passing over the shoulder, has extension belts wound in opposite helical senses along the sleeve and cap and forming a crossover point at the apex of the ca... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5176131 | Back support A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) of substantially unstretchable construction. An elastic band (30) is operatively connected to the outer surface of the waistband (11). The waistband has a generally V... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5173968 | Article comprising an enveloping structure An article is constituted of pieces of self-cohesive, pliable plastic which form a well sealed enveloping structure which may be manually unsealed and opened for the insertion of decorative or information conveying material and then manually be closed aga... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5148549 | Back support with side openings and attached apron A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) comprising a front panel (12) and a second panel (13). An elastic band (50) is operatively connected to the waistband (11). An apron member (40) is operatively connec... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5136726 | Stretchable articles of apparel with detachable decorative elements An article of apparel having one or more detachable decorative elements replaceably coupled thereto, the article of apparel having substantially all exposed cloth surfaces made of a stretchable material having a multiplicity of loop elements, the detachab... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5133092 | Protective suit A protective suit having a crotch, in combination with a longitudinally adjustable support belt removably connectable to the crotch of the protective suit in such a way that when the suit is being worn the belt extends essentially vertically between the p... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5040524 | Back support A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) of substantially unstretchable construction. An elastic band (30) is operatively connected to the outer surface of the waistband (11). The waistband has a generally V... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4985937 | Belt assembly for sizingly adjusting the crotch region of a garment A belt assembly for sizingly adjusting the fit of a garment in the crotch region thereof. The belt assembly comprises first and second buckle closure members with an elongate belt secured thereto and forming first and second loop portions therebetween. Th... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4947870 | Acromioclavicular support An acromioclavicular support intended to provide sufficient pressure upon an acromioclavicular separation of a patient to permit the separation to heal, wherein the support includes an abdominal belt adapted for wearing around the patient's waist and havi... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4944043 | Team designator belts Athletic team identification belts are made of vinyl and are secured by VELCRO type fasteners. An additional fastener secured toward the center of the belt, on the inside surface, allows a second belt to be secured to the first, and draped over the users ... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4784128 | Shoulder-joint bandage A shoulder-joint bandage having an elastic sleeve and a pair of belts which extend helically around the sleeve in opposite senses from the distal end thereof to then run along opposite lateral edges of a cap of the sleeve overlying the shoulder. The belts... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4625335 | Rescue and securing harness integrally affixed to a garment An overalls or a similar article of apparel carries, integrally therewith, a rescue and safety harness, sewn to the garment or otherwise permanently affixed thereto which comprises a strap section running down the user's backbone, two oblique strap-sectio... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4483336 | Universal suspensory leg cast and splint support An over-the-shoulder suspensory support device for use with leg casts, leg splints, and amputation casts is disclosed. The device provides a comfortable, adjustable, resilient support strap, an adjustable, removable positioning strap and co-acting tabs fo... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4324205 | Safety harness A safety harness that may be worn by a motorcyclist or the like is disclosed and comprises a pair of straps that extend over his shoulders. The portions of the straps that are positioned over the chest and the back of the cyclist are provided with hand gr... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4184216 | Inflatable suspenders Inflatable suspenders comprise an elongated envelope being closed at its respective end and having fastened in superimposed registry at its mid-point a strap including a slip loop at one of its terminal ends in communication with the envelope to form a su... | 01/22/1980 |
