Tool belt

a tool belt and belt body technology, applied in the field of belts, can solve the problems of increasing the stress on the wearer's back and body, affecting the use of work tools, and affecting the use of permanent magnets, and achieve the effect of being easily manipulable or handled

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-11
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[0008] It has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a tool belt that provides a therapeutic benefit to a wearer of the tool belt during use of the tool belt. In addition,

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While tool belts have become much needed accessories for individuals in a variety of trades, they continue to suffer from a number of problems.
As the weight of a loaded tool belt increases, detrimental stress applied to the wearer's back and body increases.
This problem is often exacerbated by the fact that many tool belts are not “loaded” uniformly, e.g., they are often heavier on one side or another, increasing the detrimental stress or strain applied to a wearer's back.
Increased stress or strain on a wearer's back can result not only in discomfort, but can lea

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[0021] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0022] In describing and / or claiming the present invention, the following terminology may be used:

[0023] As used herein, the term “proximal” is to be understood to refer to a location that is nearer to a wearer of a tool belt than to persons or things about the wearer. Similarly, the term “distal” is to be understood to refer to a location that is nearer persons or things about the individual than to...

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Abstract

A tool belt for fastening about a wearer's torso comprises a support belt having a first end and a second end each having attachment means for securing the belt about the wearer's torso. A plurality of individual cushion pads is attached to the support belt on a proximal surface of the support belt. At least one of a plurality of magnetic elements is associated with one of the individual cushion pads. The individual cushion pad has an indentation formed in a proximal surface thereof, shaped to correspond to a shape of the at least one magnetic element, and the at least one magnetic element is at least partially disposed within the indentation in the cushion pad to restrict movement of the magnetic element relative to the cushion pad while the belt is in use about the wearer's torso.

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BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to belts for storing and carrying tools. More particularly, the present invention relates to tool belts that provide a therapeutic benefit to the wearer and that are easily handled by a wearer. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] Tool belts have been used for some time to carry or store a variety of tools, fasteners, equipment, etc., about a wearer's waist or torso. Such belts typically include pouches, hooks, clips and similar structure on or in which tools and equipment are carried by the belt while the belt is secured about the individual's waist. In this manner, as the individual travels from one working location to another, he or she can ensure that the tools and equipment necessary for a particular job are available for use in any particular location. [0005] While tool belts have become much needed accessories for individuals in a variety of trades, they continue to suffer from a number of prob...

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IPC IPC(8): A41F9/00
CPCA45F3/12A45F3/14A45F5/00A45F5/021B25H3/00A45F2003/144A45F2200/0575A61N2/06A45F2003/127
Inventor NEWMAN, KIRK B.LIU, ALEX YU-FENG
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