An orthopedic spine supporting belt

Abstract

An improved designed orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) comprises a shoulder support (110) which will retract the shoulder and stabilizes the upper limb while doing work; thoracic support (120) that is connected to the shoulder support; a lumbar support (130) that is the continuation of the thoracic support (120) which gives support to the whole spine which runs parallel to the spine will reduce the force by creating a compression; an abdominal support (140) that is the base of the belt (100) which binds the abdomen with a strapping element; and wearable thigh support (150) which runs posteriorly to the thighs on both sides to give support to the lumbar support (130).

Description

AN ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SUPPORTING BELT DESCRIPTIONField of the Invention

[0001] The following invention is related to an orthopedic belt more particularly to a spine supporting belt or spine orthosis that rectifies all health issues associated with extended sitting, offering an innovative solution for healthier posture and reduced strain.Background of the invention

[0002] Orthosis are an essential component for all working people and cannot be easily replaced, as sitting and working has been a customary practice for decades. The primary function of any orthosis is to provide rest and support. In most cases the orthosis will provide support . But with that support the user cannot work due to the heaviness and also due to the size of the support. Historically, most tasks were performed while standing, which placed continuous strain on muscles which lead to various health issues, including: Neck pain and neck spasms; Cervical spondylosis; Cervicogenic headaches and migraines; Hand and arm radiating pain due to cervical cord compression; Low back pain from standing, including sciatica and pseudo-sciatica; Lumbar spondylosis; Osteoarthritis of the knee joint and knee pain; Abdominal issues like poor metabolism and weight gain; Increased risk of stroke, cerebral atrophy, and brain lesions; Hair loss and impaired vision; Postural hypertension.

[0003] It is essential to address these issues through an improved ergonomic designed spine orthosis and regular physical activity to mitigate the adverse effects of prolonged sitting. An application US9750632B1 discloses a lower back support system (LBSS) that provides increased support to a person's lower spine and back muscle group. The LBSS includes a first belt, a second belt, a quick release buckle and an adjustable belt glide. Additionally, a back rack that consists of a first shoulder support, a second shoulder support as well as other yoke, front and sidesupports can also be utilized. Substantially centered and attached by an attachment device to the front of the first belt is an abdominal support brace. Substantially centered and attached to the rear of the first belt is a back support brace which is specially designed and dimensioned to provide maximum support to a typical person's lower back. The LBSS shifts load from a person's single spine to their two legs.

[0004] Another application US2012289874A1 discloses a spinal posture brace having a pair of assemblies, each including main support bar with main support bar extension and adjustment mechanism at its inferior end and superior bar and adjusting mechanism at its superior end, with the assemblies being connected by thoracic strap, posterior waist strap, and anterior waste strap. Adjusting buckle is present on each strap to adjust strap length. A lumbar strap is present to provide additional support to the spine. Superior bar extension is present to allow for height adjustment of superior bar. Another application CN106344238 A provides a posture orthopedic belt, which comprises two shoulder straps, a back strap, a waist strap and two support bars. In the using process of the posture orthopedic belt, the back curve of a user is corrected through machine tensile, the correction effect is good, correction can be conducted on users suffering from large posture deformation or little posture deformation, and the use range is wide.

[0005] Yet another application KR20180003021 A discloses a device for supporting the spine, comprising: a waist support means worn on the waist of a user; a shoulder support means located on shoulder parts of the user; a spine support means connecting the waist support means and the shoulder support means and located at the back of the user; a push means provided in the spine support means, located between the user and a stool of a chair on which the user sits and expanded by air pressure; and a plurality of belts located between the shoulder support means and the waist support means and enabling stable wearing. Another application KR20200025903A discloses a posture correction belt that comprises: a backrest long in a vertical direction; a shoulder band extended by a hook on the lowerbackrest from both upper ends of the backrest; and a pair of tightening-bands serving as an upper and lower abdominal band. As the upper and lower abdominal band is pulled or loosened while the pair of shoulder bands are put on the user's shoulders, the shoulder straps are interlocked to be pulled or loosened.

[0006] Yet another application KR20190068020 A describes a posture correction assist device including: a main body frame which includes a lumbar support unit of supporting lumbar, a pelvis cover of covering pelvis by being extended downwards from the lumbar support unit, and a thoracic vertebra support unit of supporting thoracic vertebra by being extended upwards from the lumbar support unit; a waist belt which is combined to surround abdomen by being extended from both ends of the lumbar support unit; a pair of shoulder correction belts one end of which is fixated on a lateral end of the lumbar support unit and which surrounds shoulders upwards from the lower side across armpits from the back; a pair of pulling wires which is connected between a pulling belt and the other end of the shoulder correction belt; and the pulling belt which is fastened to slide in both directions from the lumbar support unit and pulls the pulling wire.

[0007] Yet another application CN221205810U discloses a straight back waist protecting belt which comprises a waist belt body, a strap is connected to the upper portion of the waist belt body, shoulder straps are arranged on the two sides of the outer wall of the strap, a connecting block is arranged on the upper portion of the strap, and a supporting mechanism penetrates out of the connecting block. Yet another application JP2014023759A discloses a posture correcting equipment that includes right and left chest belts which are right and left chest belts to wind around the right and left shoulder joints of a user, and which are further wound around the vicinity of the side and the belly, after the end parts cross on a back surface in a fitting state to the body, followed by being joined on the belly, and a backrest surface part which includes chest belt insertion parts allowing the chest belts wound around the back surface to slidably pass through in a fitting state. A force which pulls chest belt parts wound around the shoulder joints to the direction of the backside is efficiently transmitted to the chest belts by changing the joint position of the right and left chest belt end parts, and the force is adjustable.

[0008] Another application US2018228235A1 discloses a wearable weight support that transfers the weight of heavy garments that rely on shoulder support, off of the shoulders to the hips of the user. The device provides additional posterior radiation protection to the wearer as the back support can be made from radio-opaque materials. The device also provides lumbar support and results in less body heat containment through natural venting. Another application US2014074003A1 describes an orthotic back brace that comprises a shoulder posture strap that is attached to a system of pulleys. The pulley system tightens straps around the shoulders of the user when the user leans forward, thereby preventing this form of motion, and instead making the user bend at the knees.

[0009] Yet another application US2019029866A1 discloses a recliner-type orthosis comprising a lap belt or pelvic strap, a rigid recliner rail over the spinal column, and two individually tight able shoulder straps, each of which extends from a lower portion of then recliner rail, forms a shoulder strap, and is guided backwards via guides on a top portion of the recliner rail, where the two shoulder straps intersect in a central point of intersection and then run contralaterally towards the front, intersect in lateral points of intersection and can finally be tightly attached to the lap belt. Yet another application IN201621044044 A provides a novel spine supporter utility comprising helmet attachment for protection, wherein spine supporter utility comprises of Helmet attachment, Cervical Support, Thoracic support, Spine support, Lumbar support.

[0010] Although the existing equipment in the cited prior art have their own advantages in terms of performance, still there is a need for a spine orthosis that rectifies all health issues associated with extended sitting, offering an innovative solution for healthier posture and reduced strain.Summary of the invention

[0011] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure, and it does not identify key / critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0012] It is an object of the present invention to provide an orthopedic spine supporting belt that stabilizes the spine and reduces the load coming to the spine which promotes the user to work more and to improve their quality of time.

[0013] It is yet another object to provide the orthopedic spine supporting belt that has a shoulder support which will retract the shoulder and stabilizes the upper limb while doing work.

[0014] It is yet another object to provide the orthopedic spine supporting belt that has a gel pad in the shoulder support which will vary the force distributed on the chest wall.

[0015] It is yet another object to provide the orthopedic spine supporting belt wherein the shoulder support has a connection to the thoracic support which has an elastic property which will lead to the reduction of force to the thoracic spine while bending (flexing )and keep the spine erect while standing straight.

[0016] It is yet another object to provide the orthopedic spine supporting belt with a Lumbar support that is the continuation of the thoracic support which gives support to the whole spine which runs parallel to the spine will reduce the force by creating a compression.

[0017] It is yet another object to provide the orthopedic spine supporting belt with an abdominal support that is the base of the belt which binds the abdomen with astrapping element. The abdominal support will create a supportive force to the abdomen during standing. The abdominal support has an additional belt for making the base strong from the lower side of the abdominal binder.

[0018] It is yet another object to provide the orthopedic spine supporting belt with an additional wearable thigh support for compromising the lumbar support of the belt.

[0019] Head and Neck problems: One significant cause of cervical spondylosis is dish-washing. The dish washing posture with leaning forward and washing dishes will create full load of the arm to trapezius (lateral fibers) muscle in most of the user. Practically the load should primary go to the deltoid muscle and rhomboids muscle then only it should go towards the lateral fibers of trapezius muscle . But most people’s deltoid and rhomboids muscle will be weak due to low lifting and row back activity. The trapezius muscle will take all the load for the arm during rest and during activity. So, if the trapezius muscle got overloaded it will create a compression of the cervical spine which creates neck stiffness followed by headache. The arteries passing to the head can be compressed, leading to postural hypertension. Insufficient blood supply results in cell ageing, hair loss, and vision impairment. Some individuals may develop partial hypertension, increasing the risk of stroke due to inadequate blood supply to the brain (ischaemic stroke), progressive degeneration such as Parkinson's disease, balance problems, ischaemic headaches, and vertigo. These issues commonly affect those who stand and work continuously for a minimum of hours.The existing solutions are:• Cervical spine support.• Posture correction belt.• Tailored brace• Lumbar corset / support.

[0020] In accordance with the first aspect orthopedic spine supporting belt comprises a shoulder support which will retract the shoulder, stabilizes the shoulder joint, and reduces the force on trapezius and on elbow which can cause tennis elbow. This aspect of the spine supporting belt can prevent head and neck problems.

[0021] Lumbar Spine problems: Prolonged standing with flexed spine will lead to structural imbalances. Muscles have an elastic property essential for maintaining their shape, size, and function. However, when kept in a stretched position for an extended period, muscles lose this elasticity and function like that sustained loaded contraction of a muscle will lead to severe tightness will lead to the compression of the joint and the tight fibers will reduce the performance of the muscle . Specifically, the gluteus maximus muscle, located in the posterior compartment of the hip joint, undergoes inactiveness resulting in the loss of its elastic property and functional capability. This inactiveness of the gluteus maximus creates an overload on the erector spinae muscles situated at the lumbar posterior aspect of the spine. This overload of the erector spine muscle will cause tightness, which is responsible for increasing the lumbar lordosis of the lumbar region. When both the gluteus maximus and erector spinae muscles work together, the load on the lumbar spine is reduced. However, if the erector spinae muscles work alone or with reduced force, it can lead to lumbar disc bulge and disc degeneration. Furthermore, when the gluteus maximus weakens, the hamstring muscles tighten to reduce the load on the pelvis and minimize the force exerted on the lumbar spine. This compensatory tightness can exacerbate lumbar spine issues, leading to further discomfort and potential injury.The existing solutions:• Lumbar corset / brace.• Posture correction belt.• Standing desks or sit-stand workstations.• Tailored brace.• Cervical collar• Clavicle brace.

[0022] In accordance with the second aspect of the present orthopedic spine supporting belt comprises a lumbar support that is connected to a thoracic support of the belt wherein the lumbar support of the belt will take the entire load of the lumbar spine during bending forward will reduce the muscle activity and the compression caused due to the over working of erector spinae muscle can reduce the force . If the force is reduced the user can work more time with full load on the spine, where the load will be divided to the spine support added to the lumbar support. This aspect of the spine supporting belt can prevent Lumbar spine problems.

[0023] Pseudo Sciatica: Prolonged standing with hip joint on external rotation for spine load balancing can lead to a condition known as pseudo sciatica or piriformis syndrome. When a person stands in this position for an extended period with hip joint in externally rotated position, the piriformis muscle shortens and tightens. This tightness can compress the nerve and vascular supply beneath the muscle, particularly the sciatic nerve at the hip level. This compression results in symptoms similar to those caused by disc compression, hence the term pseudo sciatica.The existing solutions:• Lumbar corset.• Thoracic support• clavicle brace• posture correcting belt.

[0024] In accordance with a third aspect of the present orthopedic spine supporting belt comprises an additional wearable thigh support for compromising the lumbar support of the belt. For stabilizing the lumbar side, the wearable thigh support is included which runs posteriorly to the thighs on both sides and fixed at the lower thigh which will give support to the lumbar support as much and is easy to wear and can be fixed with a Velcro string. This aspect of the spine supporting belt can prevent Pseudo Sciatica.

[0025] Thoracic Kyphosis: Thoracic kyphosis refers to an increased curvature of the thoracic spine, which is a primary curve of the spine that naturally tends to become more pronounced over time. In contrast, the lumbar lordosis is a secondary curve of the spine that develops as a result of activities and postural adjustments. When the thoracic spine's support system is compromised or imbalanced, it can exacerbate the kyphotic curve, leading to an increased angle of kyphosis. This condition results from several factors, including poor posture, structural abnormalities, or degenerative changes in the spine, which contribute to the exaggeration of the natural kyphotic curve.The existing solutions:• Bracing: Using a spinal brace to help maintain proper alignment and prevent further curvature.

[0026] In accordance with the fourth aspect of the present orthopedic spine supporting belt comprises the shoulder support which will retract the shoulder, which will create a reverse force to the same action of the muscle pull which makes the spine retract backwards, so the load to the spine will be reduced but not limited. Further the shoulder support has a connection to the thoracic support which has an elastic property which will lead to the reduction of force to the thoracic spine while bending (flexing )and keep the spine erect while standing straight. This aspect of the spine supporting belt can prevent Thoracic kyphosis.

[0027] Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint (OA Knee): Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is often caused by impaired biomechanics during walking, standing. This impairment results from an imbalance of forces acting on the spine, hip, knee, and ankle. When the erector spinae took most of the load the hamstrings work more to make the pelvic bone tilt backward and the muscle will go for severe tension and the erector spinae will compress so it can lead to biomechanical imbalances. While both the gluteus maximus and erector spinae work together to stabilize the lumbar spine, excessive strain on the erector spinae alone increases the load on the lumbar spine. Additionally, tightness in the anterior hip joint muscles and thegastrocnemius muscle contributes to the imbalance. The iliopsoas muscle, which runs from the lumbar spine through the hip joint to the femur, can become shortened and tight. These imbalances alter the axial load on the spine and disrupt the normal gait pattern during walking. Consequently, increased load on the anterior knee joint, combined with tightness in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles, creates excessive compression on the anterior and medial sides of the knee joint. This imbalance is a contributing factor to the development of osteoarthritis of the knee joint.The existing potential solutions:• Supportive Devices: Use of knee braces or orthotics to redistribute load and alleviate stress on the knee joint.

[0028] In accordance with the second aspect of the present orthopedic spine supporting belt the lumbar support that is connected to a thoracic support of the belt wherein the lumbar support of the belt will take the entire load of the lumbar spine during bending forward will reduce the muscle activity and the compression caused due to the over working of erector spinae muscle can reduce the force. Further the additional wearable thigh support runs posteriorly to the thighs on both sides and fixed at the lower thigh which will give support to the lumbar support as much. This aspect of the spine supporting belt can prevent OA knee.

[0029] Pot Belly and Poor Metabolism (Obesity): A pot belly and poor metabolism, which can lead to obesity, are conditions that can result from prolonged standing without any abdominal support wile loading only back muscles will make the abdominal muscles weak. When a person stands and work for a long time, especially after eating, intra-abdominal pressure increases. This pressure acts against the anterior, lateral, and posterior walls of the abdomen, which are supported by muscles such as the external oblique, internal oblique, transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, and pyramidalis, as well as the posterior muscles like the psoas major and quadratus lumborum. Extended periods of standing weaken these abdominal muscles. When standing after a meal, the increased intra-abdominal pressure causes these muscles to stretch, which can weaken them over time. Abdominal muscles play a crucial role in digestion by promoting peristalsis, the wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive tract. However, sustained stretching from prolonged sitting impairs the muscles' ability to contract effectively. This impairment disrupts digestion and can lead toThe existing potential solutions:• Standing Desks: Consider using a standing desk to reduce the time spent sitting and promote a more active lifestyle.

[0030] In accordance with the fifth aspect, the present orthopedic spine supporting belt comprises an abdominal support that will give a hold for the tummy from the anterior side which will create an additional support to the abdomen which will helps then to prevent from the protrusion of the abdominal muscles. This aspect of the spine supporting belt can prevent pot belly.Brief description of the drawings

[0031] These features and advantages of the present disclosure may be appreciated by reviewing the following description of the present disclosure, along with the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts. Various embodiments will hereinafter be described in accordance with the appended drawings, which are provided to illustrate, not limit, the scope, wherein similar designations denote similar elements, and in which:

[0032] Fig 1 is the perspective view of an orthopedic spine supporting belt in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0033] Fig 2a is the front view of the orthopedic spine supporting belt;Fig 2b is the back view of the orthopedic spine supporting belt in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The accompanying drawings illustrate the embodiments of systems, methods, and other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g., boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent an example of the boundaries. In some examples, one element may be designed as multiple elements, or multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an external component in another and vice versa. Furthermore, the elements may not be drawn to scale.Description of the invention

[0035] The present disclosure is best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments have been discussed with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions provided herein with respect to the figures are merely for explanatory purposes, as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context dictates otherwise.

[0036] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0037] Methods of the present invention may be implemented by performing or completing manually, automatically, or a combination thereof, selected steps or tasks. The term “method” refers to manners, means, techniques and procedures for accomplishing a given task including, but not limited to, those manners, means, techniques, and procedures either known to, or readily developed from known manners, means, techniques and procedures by practitioners of the art to which the invention belongs. The descriptions, examples, methods, and materials presented in the claims and the specification are not to be construed as limiting but rather as illustrative only. Those skilled in the art will envision many other variations within the scope of the technology described herein.

[0038] The present invention is related to an improved designed orthopedic spine supporting belt that aims to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged activities while standing and promote better spinal and joint health for users without having any side effects like prolonged immobilization supports which is currently available in the market, orthopedic spine supporting belt that stabilizes the spine and reduces the load coming to the spine which promotes the user to work more and to improve their quality of time.

[0039] In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the present orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as shown in Fig 1-2, comprises a shoulder support (110) which will retract the shoulder and stabilizes the upper limb while doing work; thoracic support (120) that is connected to the shoulder support; a lumbar support (130) that is the continuation of the thoracic support (120) which gives support to the whole spine which runs parallel to the spine will reduce the force by creating a compression; an abdominal support (140) that is the base of the belt (100) which binds the abdomen with a strapping element; and wearable thigh support (150) which runs posteriorly to the thighs on both sides to give support to the lumbar support (130).

[0040] The retraction by the shoulder support (110) is caused by a retractor (111) two extending elastic strips (1 Ila, 11 lb) that are connected to the thoracic support (120), wherein this retraction of shoulders will give additional force to the chest wall so the ladies wearing the belt will have pressure on the chest wall that will create more discomfort. So, as to mitigate this, a gel pad (112) located at one end of each of the two extending elastic strips (1 Ila, 11 lb), wherein the gel pad (112) will vary the force distributed on the chest wall. The support will be the same but the force distribution to the chest wall will be less. It will give support to the neck by retracting the shoulder backward to the neutral position and the prevents overload on the upper limb(static and dynamic stabilization of shoulder joint-by Cynthia c Norkin- joint structure and function). The retractor (111) will stabilize the shoulder complex to the thoracic and cervical spine. The shoulder support (110) starts from the posterior T1 thoracic vertebrae and passes through the anterior side of the chest wall, wherein the retractor (111) retracts the shoulder backward and fixes at the lumbar side of the abdomen and lumbar support (130). The extending strips (Illa, 11b) are inclined at an angle to counter any external force generated due to movement of the upper limb. In one of the embodiments a 60 Degree tilt of the extending arms form the thoracic support, to aid the user to easily move their upper limb for their regular activities freely. Each extending strips (Illa, 11 lb) has a buckle locking module (113) to allow firm adjustment of the shoulder support around the shoulder of the user. The shoulder support further comprises two forward extending strips (114a, 114b) that are connected to the abdominal support (140)

[0041] The shoulder support (110) has a connection to the thoracic support (120) which has an elastic property which will lead to the reduction of force to the thoracic spine while bending (flexing )and keep the spine erect while standing straight.

[0042] The lumbar support (130) is the continuation of the thoracic support (120) which gives support to the whole spine which runs parallel to the spine will reduce the force by creating a compression. The compressive force will slowly release thespine while bending forward, which all the load is taken from the spine fully from cervical to lumbar. Here the lumbar support has three load support transmissions. One central support band (131) that extends from center of the thoracic support (120), wherein this central support band (131) will take most of the (90 percent) load, that will be transmitted to the center, and this central support band (131) is an elastic band which has a resistance of 1 / 4 of the total body weight of the belt, which counter the action of erector spinae muscle on the lower back, thereby reducing the action of the erector spinae muscle which will again reduce the force formed on the lumbar spine with 90 percent of the workload of the muscle which compress the lumbar spine due to the action of erector spinae muscle. So, the muscle activity will be minimal by 10 percent, and it will also further prevent damage to the lumbar disc bulge support. The side supporting bands (132) are extending on both sides of the central supporting band (131). These side supporting bands (132) are arranged apart from the central support band (131) at a predetermined angle (say 30- 60 degree) when the spine tilts sideways these side supporting bands (132) will compromise the action of quadratus lumborum muscle which runs parallel to the lumbar spine which has a significant role in flexing to the opposite side of the lumbar spine. The side supporting bands (132) support through the course of the quadratus lumborum muscle, which again take load during the forward flexion of the spine. The lumbar support (130), with center erector spinae support and the quadratus lumborum support will give proper support to the spine during the forward flexion, and side bending activities. These supporting bands will reduce the muscle strain without losing the muscular property by giving 10 percent of the load and also allow flexible movement of the user. So, the defect caused by immobilization like losing of muscle properties is significantly reduced by the lumbar support (130).

[0043] The abdominal support (140) is the base of the belt (100) which binds the abdomen with a strapping element (141). The abdominal support (140) will create a supportive force to the abdomen during standing. The abdominal support (140) has an additional belt (142) for making the base strong from the lower side of the abdominal binder. The abdominal support will give a hold for the tummy from theanterior side which will create an additional support to the abdomen which will help then to prevent the protrusion of the abdominal muscles.

[0044] The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) had an additional support for compromising the lumbar support that is an easily wearable thigh support (150). In our spine the lower force of the spine is countered by the Hamstrings and Gluteus muscle which will help to make the spine erect. For stabilizing the lumbar side, the wearable thigh support (150) is included which runs posteriorly to the thighs on both sides and fixed at the lower thigh which will give support to the lumbar support (130) as much and is easy to wear and can be fixed with two strings (151a, 151b). Each string (151a, 151b) can be wound around the lower thigh and can be firmly adjusted using a locking means (152) like small buckle strip. So, during flexion the lumbar support (130) does not move in upward direction, thereby this thigh support ensure stability of the belt (100).

[0045] Features described as separate implementations may be implemented, in combination, in a single implementation, while features described as a single implementation may be implemented in multiple implementations, separately, or in any suitable sub-combination. Operations or processes or methods described and claimed in a particular order should not be understood as requiring that the particular order, nor that all illustrated operations must be performed (some operations can be optional). As appropriate, multitasking or parallel-processing (or a combination of multitasking and parallel-processing) can be performed.

[0046] No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any nonclaimed element as essential to the practice of the invention.

[0047] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the invention. There is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form or forms enclosed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications,alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention, provided they are within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.Dated: 10 January 2025

Claims

CLAIMS:I / We claim:

1. An orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) for supporting the spine of a user, such spine supporting belt comprises:a. a shoulder support (110) which will retract the shoulder and stabilizes the force generated by the movements of upper limb; b. thoracic support (120) that is connected to the shoulder support; c. a lumbar support (130) that is the continuation of the thoracic support (120) which gives support to the whole spine which runs parallel to the spine will reduce the force by creating a compression; d. an abdominal support (140) that is the base of the belt (100) which binds the abdomen with a strapping element (1 1); and e. a wearable thigh support (150) which runs posteriorly to the thighs on both sides to give support to the lumbar support (130), wherein the spine supporting belt is characterized by:f. the lumbar support (130) that comprises three load support transmissions:i. One central support band (131) that extends from center of the thoracic support (120), wherein this central support band (131) will take most of the load, that will be transmitted to the center of the spine;ii. side supporting bands (132) are extending on both sides of the central supporting band (131), wherein these side supporting bands (132) are arranged apart from the central support band (131) at a predetermined angle (say 30- 60 degree) to support the action of quadratus lumborum muscle which runs parallel to the lumbar spine which has a significant role in flexing to the opposite side of the lumbar spine.

2. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the shoulder support (110) includes a retractor (111) with two extending elastic strips (Illa, 11 lb) that are connected to the thoracic support (120).

3. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 2 wherein the extending strips (Illa, 11b) are inclined at an angle to counter any external force generated due to movement of the upper limb.

4. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 2 wherein each extending strips (Illa, 111b) has a buckle locking module (113) to allow firm adjustment of the shoulder support around the shoulder of the user.

5. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the shoulder support (110) includes a gel pad (112) located at one end of each of the two extending elastic strips (Illa, 111b), wherein the gel pad (120) will vary the force distributed on the chest wall of the user.

6. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the shoulder support (110) starts from the posterior T1 thoracic vertebrae and passes through the anterior side of the chest wall, wherein the retractor (111) retracts the shoulder backward and fixes at the lumbar side of the abdomen and lumbar support (130).

7. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the shoulder support (110) includes two forward extending strips (114a, 114b) that are connected to the abdominal support (140).

8. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the thoracic support (120) has an elastic property which will lead to thereduction of force to the thoracic spine while bending (flexing )and keep the spine erect while standing straight.

9. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the abdominal support (140) has an additional belt (1 2) for making the base strong from the lower side of the abdominal binder.

10. The orthopedic spine supporting belt (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the wearable thigh support (150) has two strings (151a, 151b), wherein each string (151a, 151b) can be wound around the lower thigh and can be firmly adjusted using a locking means (152) like small buckle strip.Dated: 10 January 2025

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