Convertible athletic belt assembly

Abstract

A convertible athletic belt assembly includes a central pouch assembly having a plurality of support assemblies each securely attached along an oppositely disposed end of the central pouch assembly. The central pouch assembly includes a storage compartment and a closure mechanism to secure contents therein. An accessory pouch assembly is mounted to each support member via an inner cover member, and further includes an outer cover member disposable between an open and closed disposition. An accessory assembly is mounted inside each accessory pouch assembly and is retained therein while the corresponding outer cover member is in a closed disposition, however, the accessory assembly is deployed in an operable configuration when the outer cover member is in an open disposition. The accessory assembly may include a container holder configured to hold a bottle of water, energy drink, etc., a portable electronic device holder, a coin purse, etc.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]A convertible athletic belt assembly includes a central pouch assembly attached to a plurality of support members, each support member having an accessory pouch assembly mounted thereon. Each accessory pouch assembly includes an accessory assembly, such as a container holder, portable electronic device holder, secure concealed pouch, credit card holder, etc., retained therein while in a closed disposition, the accessory assemblies operably deployed while the accessory pouch assembly is in an open disposition.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]As a nation we have become more and more health conscious, and as a result, more and more people are engaging in healthy activities including the performance of regular exercise regimens. Among favored forms of exercise are walking, jogging, and running, as they can be performed without fixed equipment, specialized trainers, or commitments to gym or health club membership...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a belt that can be adjusted and secured around a user's waist or hips to hold personal effects like keys or phones. This allows the user to have quick and easy access to these items while still walking, jogging, or running.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, an issue many user's face when seeking to walk, hike, jog, or run, is what to do with their personal belongings while they are performing these activities.

The problem with these known devices, however, is that they are bulky, uncomfortable, and often intrusive when positioned on a user while exercising or performing other activities.

Furthermore, a number of these devices include rigid container holders which add to the discomfort of a user employing the same.

As a result, these devices are often not employed when they should be, or a user may cut his or her planned exercise routine short as a result of the discomfort from wearing these types of devices.

These devices suffer from the same drawbacks as noted above with regard to bottle holders, i.e., they are often intrusive and uncomfortable, and as a result, they either not used, or result in shortened exercise regimens due to the discomfort of the wearer.

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