Convertible weightlifting belt

a weightlifting belt and convertible technology, applied in the field of weightlifting belts, can solve the problems of increasing intra-abdominal pressure (iap), significant effort, and increasing blood pressure, and achieve the effects of convenient adapting to the height of the user, convenient convertible, and easy independent us

US20070287609A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-13MCBRIDE JAMES
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US · United States
Patent Type
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Publication Date
2007-12-13
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Weightlifting belt convertible to a dip belt comprises a weightlifting belt sub-assembly and a chain sub-assembly removably attachable to the weightlifting belt sub-assembly. The weightlifting belt sub-assembly includes a belt having a buckle at one end and a D-ring or a grommet, and adjusting apertures at the other. The chain sub-assembly incorporates a chain provided at each extremity with a feature that is independently securable to the buckle and D-ring, or securable together to one of the foregoing. In the last situation, one feature is securable directly, while the other-indirectly, after passing throughout one of the forgoing to which it is not directly secured. A weight traversed by the chain is suspended between the legs of a user. The position of at least one of the features that is securable to the chain is adjustable with respect to the latter.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates generally to weightlifting and dip belts and, more specifically, to a weightlifting belt, convertible when required, to a dip belt.

[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] The wearing of weightlifting belts in the weight room constitutes a normal procedure today. Weightlifting belts are no longer just used for competitive weightlifting, but rather, even for recreational use in gym, they have become an indispensable piece of equipment.

[0005] The benefit of wearing a weightlifting belt is twofold.

[0006] First, a weightlifting belt increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), especially during squats and deadlifts, both of which require significant efforts. A weightlifting belt decreases tension on the lower back by compressing the contents of the abdominal cavity when a person is lifting in an upright position, and it precludes back hyperextension during overhead lifts. Thus, the intra-abdominal...

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[0040]Referring now to FIGS. 1 to 5, in which like numerals indicate like parts, the convertible weightlifting belt assembly of the present invention is shown generally at 10 and comprises a weightlifting belt sub-assembly 12 and a chain sub-assembly 14 that is removably attachable to weightlifting belt sub-assembly 12.

[0041]The specific configuration of one embodiment of weightlifting belt sub-assembly 12 can be seen in FIG. 1. Weightlifting belt sub-assembly 12 includes a belt 16 that is sturdy, semi-rigid and adjustable when made of thick leather (padded leather for comfort), or can include a flexible and adjustable belt (not shown) when made of synthetic materials such as heavy nylon. No matter what the material is, the foregoing belts serve the same purpose. Belt 16 can have the same width all the way around or have a wide part that is worn in the back.

[0042]Weightlifting belt sub-assembly 12 further includes a two tongue buckle with heavy steel roller 18, further designated in...