Modular hip belt with gross and fine adjustment
US10638827B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F2003/144
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hip belt includes a center panel, and first and second padded portions connected to the center panel and extending therefrom. Each of the first and second padded portions includes a rear end, an opposed front end, and a face extending therebetween. A pulley assembly is carried on the padded portion, and the pulley assembly includes proximal pulleys located at the rear end, distal pulleys located between the front and rear ends, and a cord wound therebetween. A collapsible panel between the proximal and distal pulleys collapses when the pulley assembly contracts. A buckle is carried at a front end of the respective first of second padded portion.
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