Equipment for outerwear

A single, adjustable sports strap design addresses the complexity of multiple therapy bands by offering a versatile, adaptable solution for various applications, simplifying consumer choice and retail inventory management.

DE102023004464A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-05-22HEIDEMANN DIETMAR
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Application Number
DE102023004464
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-07
Publication Date
2025-05-22
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing market for sports straps is overwhelmed with multiple types of therapy bands, making it difficult for consumers to choose the right one for their specific needs, and complicating sales and inventory management for retailers.

Method used

A single, versatile sports strap design in various sizes, featuring stretchable material and an adjustable length via a tensile strength mechanism or a band adjusting device, allowing for multiple applications similar to traditional therapeutic tapes.

Benefits of technology

This solution simplifies the purchasing decision for users by offering a single product that can be adapted for various applications, reducing inventory complexity for retailers and providing a wearable, versatile, and stylish option for both sports and everyday use.

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Abstract

The advantages achieved by the invention are, in particular, that instead of a large number of different belts for different applications, only a single belt design in a few different belt sizes needs to be manufactured, offered for sale and kept in stock. The advantages for the user are that the band material is stretchable and the band length can be adjusted by tensile stress and / or by a band adjustment device, so that the band application can be changed as required. The possible applications are similar to those of well-known therapeutic bands for health sports. The band can be hung around the neck, like a lanyard for ID cards. It can be worn and used at any time in public and during sports. The design ranges from unobtrusive and simple to attractive and accessory-like.
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Description

[0001] It is well known that there are suitable exercise bands for maintaining upper body health, for gymnastics, rehabilitation sports, jogging, and especially for arm exercise. For example, the (US 4 335 875 A) or the (DE 10 2018 004 169.8) Various therapy bands are known.

[0002] The invention defined in claim 1 is based on the problem of reducing the number of bands of the therapy band types and of facilitating the purchase decision and simplifying the sales offer and storage.

[0003] This problem is solved by the features listed in patent claim 1.

[0004] The advantages achieved by the invention are, in particular, that instead of a multitude of different bands, each with different advantages for different applications, only a single band design in a few different band sizes, with many different advantages for different applications, has to be produced, offered for sale and kept in stock.

[0005] The main advantages for users are that the band material is stretchable and the band length can be adjusted by varying tensile strength / stress and / or by a band adjustment device, so that the band application can be modified as needed. The possible applications correspond to the use of well-known therapeutic bands for health sports. This equipment for outerwear has the additional advantage that the band can be hung around the neck like a lanyard for ID cards. It can be worn and used at any time in public with normal outerwear or when exercising in sportswear. The design can be designed to suit the application and the new features, from inconspicuous and simple to attractive and accessory-like.

[0006] An embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in the drawing and is described in more detail below.

[0007] They show: Fig. 1 shows a band made of stretchable material, with a length adjustment device and 2 handle devices. Fig. 2 shows the tape from Fig. 1 in stretched state. Fig. 3 shows the band from Fig. 1 which is halved in length by moving the length adjustment device. Fig. 4 shows the band from Fig. 3 in stretched state. Fig. 5 shows an example of the application of the tape from Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, presented in one volume.

[0008] In Fig. 1 shows a band (1) made of stretchable material in relaxed length (a) with the length adjustment device (2), the band ends / grip devices (3 and 4) and with the band fastening (5) and the band deflection (6).

[0009] In Fig. 2 shows the band (1) stretched with the (b). The position of the length adjustment device (2) is as in Fig. 1 not changed.

[0010] In Fig. 3, the position of the length adjustment device (2) is changed from position (4) to (3), whereby the length of the belt (1) is shown shortened to approximately half of (a) to (c) by the belt deflection (6).

[0011] In Fig. 4 shows the length (c) of the band (1) shortened by the length adjustment device (2) with the length (a) stretched to the length (d).

[0012] In Fig. In Figure 5, the position of the belt adjustment device (2) with the belt end attachment (5) on the belt (1) is shown by (c). The rest of the belt (1) is marked with (d). The belt deflection (6) is shown with (e). The length of the belt (1), which can be variably changed by the belt adjustment device, is relaxed or stretched. List of reference symbols 1 volume 2 length adjustment device 3+4 strap ends / handles 5 Strap end fastening 6 Belt deflection a relaxed band 1 b stretched band 1 due to tensile stress c Band part double relaxed / stretched d band part relaxed / stretched various possibilities of application Volume 1 QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 4 335 875 A

[0001] DE 10 2018 004 169.8

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Claims

[1] Equipment for outerwear for outdoor and indoor use, in which a strap has a length adjustment device and detachable or fixed grip devices and connecting devices at the strap ends, so that the strap can be worn around the neck, characterized by that the band material (1) is stretchable and the band length (a) is adjustable by tensile stress (b) and / or by a band adjustment device (2) in order to change the band application as required. [2] Equipment for outerwear according to claim 1, characterized by that the stretchable band (1) has different lengths. [3] Equipment for outerwear according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by that the stretchable band (1) has different materials. [4] Equipment for outerwear according to claims 1, 2 and 3 characterized by that the stretchable band (1) has different qualities. [5] Equipment for outerwear according to a previous claim characterized by that the stretchable band (1) has clappers as gripping devices (). [6] Equipment for outerwear according to a previous claim characterized by that the stretchable band (1) has objects as gripping devices. [7] Equipment for outerwear according to a previous claim characterized by that the stretchable band (1) has different tensile strengths. [8] Equipment for outerwear according to a previous claim characterized by that the stretchable band (1) can be used in public and during sports. [9] Equipment for outerwear according to a previous claim characterized by that the stretchable band (1) can be hung around the neck.

Citation Information

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