Belt with motion control

Abstract

A belt has a frictional surface attached to the belt to restrain the belt from shifting.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the use and wear of clothing belts. More particularly, the present invention is designed to prevent the shifting and sliding of belts in day to day use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The use of clothing belts in today's society is prevalent and widespread. Individuals wear clothing belts for a variety of reasons, including functionality and fashionability. However, current belts do not have a mechanism to inhibit the sliding and shifting of the belt around the waist line. Typical belt materials, such as leather, are designed to eliminate friction so that it is easier for a user to insert and remove a belt. Low friction materials of this type may result in unevenness and asymmetry of the belt during day to day use. This problem is further augmented for belts that include an oversized “trophy” buckle, which is larger and heavier than the typical belt buckle.

Therefore, it would be desirable to provide for an innovation that reduces the sliding of a belt along the waist line without altering the functionality or fashionability of the belt.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention includes a belt with a frictional surface attached to the belt to restrain the belt from shifting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a belt configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 illustrates the back of a belt 100. As shown in FIG. 1, a frictional surface 102 is formed on the belt 100. The purpose of the frictional surface is to provide resistance between the belt and garment to which it is attached.

The frictional surface may extend along the length of the belt. Alternately, the frictional surface may be intermittently formed at different positions along the length of the belt. It is usually helpful to have a least a portion of the frictional surface adjacent to the belt buckle 104. Applying the frictional surface only adjacent to the belt buckle has the advantage of making it easier for a user to insert and remove the belt.

In one embodiment, the frictional surface is a multi-material label sewn on the back of the belt. The label may also be a woven label with a silicone overlay. In another embodiment, the frictional surface is a polyester label with a silicon overlay. A silicone layer may also be used as the frictional surface. The frictional surface may be attached to the belt using an adhesive.

In one embodiment, the frictional surface has a length of approximately 100 mm and a width of approximately 10 mm, more preferably a length of approximately 70 mm and a width of approximately 25 mm.

The frictional surface may also be integrally formed with the belt. In this instance, the frictional surface constitutes that portion of the belt surface with a larger resistance than the remaining portion of the belt surface. In some embodiments of the invention, the frictional surface includes lettering and/or design elements.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the specific embodiments thereof, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, material, composition of matter, method, process step or steps, to the objective, spirit and scope of the present invention. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A belt, comprising:

a frictional surface attached to the belt to restrain the belt from shifting.

2. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is positioned adjacent to a buckle of the belt.

3. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is a multi-material label positioned on the back of the belt.

4. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is a woven label positioned on the back of the belt.

5. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is a polyester label with a silicone overlay.

6. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is silicone.

7. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is sewn onto the belt.

8. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface is attached to the belt with an adhesive.

9. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface has a length of approximately 100 mm and a width of approximately 10 mm.

10. The belt of claim 1 wherein the frictional surface has a length of approximately 75 mm and a width of approximately 25 mm.