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Armband for carrying energy gels

a technology for carrying energy gels and armbands, which is applied in the field of armbands, can solve the problems of difficult access, annoyance, and difficulty in carrying energy gels during training and racing, and achieves the effects of improving the comfort level, reducing the difficulty of carrying energy gels, and avoiding slipping

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-02
KATTOUF II RICHARD SAMUEL
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The present invention provides an armband that can securely hold gel packets and a method of carrying them. The armband has a tubular material and at least one stretchable elastic member attached to it, creating a looped space where a gel packet can be inserted and secured. This invention allows for easy and convenient carrying of gel packets and provides support and comfort during activities where the armband is used.

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For a runner and multisport athletes, carrying energy gels during training and racing is challenging.
These pouches are often carried around the waist and can be challenging to access due to having to unzip or un-Velcro® the holder.
In addition, these conventional gel-carrying pouches tend to bounce and be quite an annoyance during running.

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[0012]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0013]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides an armband that enables athletes to easily carry and access energy gels during training and racing without having to hold anything in their hands or reach into a closed container. The energy gels, stored in the arm band of the present invention, can be accessed during training or running, without having to slow or stop running to get access. The armband can be made of an elastic material having a plurality of elastic bands attached thereto and positioned to retain energy gels to the armband. The armband can include two of the elastic materials for each energy gel to ...

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Abstract

An armband for carrying gel packets is provided. The armband may include a plurality of stretchable elastic members secured to the outer surface forming a looped space in between. The armband may be placed over a user's hand and onto the user's arm. Gel packets may be inserted into the looped space of the stretchable elastic members and thereby may be secured to the armband. The user may then exercise with the gel pouches secured to their armband. When the user is ready to consumer a gel, the user may continue their exercise and easily access the gel pouches.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 856,114, filed Jul. 19, 2013, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to armbands and, more particularly, to an armband, particularly useful for runners, for carrying energy gels.[0003]For a runner and multisport athletes, carrying energy gels during training and racing is challenging. Conventionally, energy gels are carried in a zippered or Velcro® holder or a hand-held container. These pouches are often carried around the waist and can be challenging to access due to having to unzip or un-Velcro® the holder. Often, this requires the runner to stop completely just to get access to the energy gel. In addition, these conventional gel-carrying pouches tend to bounce and be quite an annoyance during running.[0004]As can be seen, there is a need for a device for conveniently ca...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/00
CPCA45F2005/008A45F5/00
Inventor KATTOUF, II, RICHARD SAMUEL
Owner KATTOUF II RICHARD SAMUEL