CARRIER FOR A WIRELESS RECEIVER OR TRANSMITTER
A carrier for a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising a belt, a pouch for containing the wireless transmitter or receiver formed on the belt at a point between its ends, fastener means on the inner face of the belt at one end thereof, fastener engaging means on the outer face of the belt and on the outer surface of the pouch for allowing the size of the belt to be adjusted by attaching the one end thereof to the outer face of the belt or to the outer surface of the pouch, and means for retaining the wireless transmitter or receiver in the pouch.
This application claims the benefit of the filing date under 35 USC 119(e) of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/977,344, filed Oct. 3, 2007, and priority to U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 12/243,879, filed Oct. 1, 2008, the contents of both are incorporated herein by this reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to a carrier for professional wireless receiver or transmitter. More specifically, the invention relates to a carrier comprising a belt of adjustable length and a pouch formed on the belt for supporting the device on the user's body in such a manner as to prevent the device from becoming dislodged from the pouch while the user is moving about.
SUMMARYWireless transmitters or receivers are commonly are utilized by on camera or on stage talent during performances. The present invention provides a carrier which allows a user to securely carry a device such as a wireless transmitter or receiver in a pouch formed on a belt. It is simple in construction and the belt is infinitely adjustable in size, so that the wireless transmitter or receiver can be held tightly against the user's body. The device is prevented from being ejected from the pouch. Therefore, the invention is particularly well suited for use by performers on stage and in the production of films, TV programs, and the like, where they are engaged in activities such as running and dancing.
In particular, this application discloses a carrier for supporting a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising a substantially flat belt having an inner face, an outer face, and first and second end portions. Fastener means are located on the inner face of the belt at the first end portion. First fastener engaging means are located on the outer surface of the belt extending along the length of the belt and are engageable with the fastener means to secure the belt about the body of a user. A pouch for holding a wireless transmitter or receiver is formed on the inner face of the belt intermediate the end portions. The pouch has an outwardly facing surface and an opening for receiving the wireless transmitter or receiver. Second fastener engaging means are located on the outwardly facing pouch surface and are engageable with the fastener means. A releasable retainer is provided for selectively covering at least a portion of the opening to retain the device in the pouch.
This application also discloses a carrier for supporting a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising a substantially flat belt having a core with elastic properties and defining a belt core inner face, a belt core outer face, and a tapered end portion. First hook elements are attached to the inner face of the belt core at the tapered end portion. A first portion of fabric having elastic properties and an outer surface of loop elements engageable with the first hook elements is attached to and covers the belt core outer face, whereby the first hooks can be attached to the first portion of fabric on the belt core outer face. A pouch panel having elastic properties is attached to the belt core inner face to form a pouch having a pouch outer face and an opening through which a wireless transmitter or receiver may be inserted into said pouch. A second portion of fabric having elastic properties and an outer surface of loop elements engageable with the first hook elements is attached to and covers the pouch outer face, whereby the first hooks can be attached to the second portion of fabric on the pouch outer face. A retainer strap for selectively covering at least a portion of the opening in the pouch retains the device in the pouch. The retainer strap has a first end secured to the belt core and a free end having second hook elements engageable with the fabric covering the pouch, whereby the strap can be attached to the fabric on the pouch outer face.
This application also discloses a carrier for supporting a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising: a belt having a first end, a second end, a body side and an exterior side; a panel coupled to the body side of the belt so as to form a pocket between the belt and panel wherein the pocket has an open end for receiving a wireless transmitter or receiver into the pocket, wherein the pocket has a depth larger than the height of the wireless transmitter or receiver such that the pocket encompasses the wireless transmitter or receiver; and a selectively adjustable strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the exterior side of the belt and wherein the second end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the body side of the belt such that the strap extends over the pocket.
This application also discloses a carrier for supporting a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising: a belt having a first end, a second end, a body side and an exterior side; a panel coupled to the body side of the belt so as to form a pocket between the belt and panel wherein the pocket has an open end for receiving a wireless transmitter or receiver into the pocket; and a selectively adjustable strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the exterior side of the belt and wherein the second end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the body side of the belt such that the strap extends over the pocket, and wherein each of the strap first end and second end includes one or more hooks and wherein the belt exterior side includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more hooks of the first end of the strap and wherein the panel includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more hooks of the second end of the strap.
The drawings, when considered in conjunction with the following description, are presented for the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the invention sought to be protected.
While the present invention has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that it is not to be limited to the disclosed arrangements, but is intended to cover various arrangements which are included within the spirit and scope of the broadest possible interpretation of the appended claims so as to encompass all modifications and equivalent arrangements.
DESCRIPTIONThe carrier for a wireless transmitter or receiver of the present invention comprises a belt, a pouch formed on the belt, a releasable strap for securing a small wireless transmitter or receiver inside the pouch, and adjustable fastening means for installing the belt around a user's waist or limb.
Attached to and covering outer face 4 is a loop fabric 9 having elastic properties and comprising a continuous surface of loop elements 10 which will interact with hook elements 7 to allow belt 1 to encircle the waist or limb of a user.
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Belt 1 can be of various lengths. For example, the length could be about 40 inches if it is to encircle the waist of a user, 17 inches to encircle the user's ankle, and in the range of 17 inches to 25 inches to encircle the user's thigh. Of course, the hook and loop attaching arrangement permits the effective length of each size belt to be altered for exact fit. Pouches also can be of different sizes to fit specific devices. Two examples are a pouch 3.25 inches wide and 3.75 inches high, and a smaller one 2.5 inches wide and 3.25 inches high. The belt can also be of various widths to accommodate the different sizes of pouches.
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The carrier 100 also includes a panel 112 coupled to the body side 106 of the belt 101. The panel 112 is coupled to the belt 101 so as to form a pocket 114 between the belt 101 and panel 112. The panel 112 may be coupled to the belt 101 via any suitable coupling means, including but not limited to stitching, adhesive, bonding, fasteners or any other suitable coupling means. The pocket 114 includes an open end for receiving a wireless transmitter or receiver 116 into the pocket 114. In one embodiment, the pocket 114 includes a depth D greater than the height H of the wireless transmitter or receiver 116 so that the pocket 114 substantially encompasses the wireless transmitter or receiver 116 so as to conceal the device 116 when the carrier is being worn by a user. Also, each of the panel 112 and belt 101 may be formed from any suitable resilient material (e.g. Neoprene®).
The carrier 100 may also include one or more adjustable straps 118 for retaining the wireless transmitter or receiver 116 within the pocket 114. Each strap 118 is releasably coupleable to the exterior side 108 of the belt 101 and the body side 106 of the belt 101 and is extendable over the pocket 116 to retain a wireless transmitter or receiver 116 within the pocket 114. In one embodiment, each of the first end and second end of each strap 118 includes one or more hooks for engaging respective one or more loops on the exterior side 108 and body side 106 of the belt (e.g. a Velcro® configuration). However, it will be appreciated that the straps 118 may be releasably coupled to the belt 101 via any suitable coupling means (e.g. magnets, snaps, buttons, adhesive, etc.) and remain within the scope of the present disclosure.
In use, a wireless transmitter or receiver 116 is disposed within the pocket 114. One or more straps 118 may be extended across the pocket 114 to retain the wireless transmitter or receiver 116 within the pocket whereafter the strap(s) 118 are coupled to the exterior side 108 and body side 106 of the belt 101. The belt 101 may be encircled about a user and the fastener 110 coupled to the exterior side 108 of the belt 101 to maintain the belt in the encircling position about the user.
Claims
1. A carrier for supporting a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising:
- a belt having a first end, a second end, a body side and an exterior side;
- a panel coupled to the body side of the belt so as to form a pocket between the belt and panel wherein the pocket has an open end for receiving a wireless transmitter or receiver into the pocket, wherein the pocket has a depth larger than the height of the wireless transmitter or receiver such that the pocket encompasses the wireless transmitter or receiver; and
- a selectively adjustable strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the exterior side of the belt and wherein the second end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the body side of the belt such that the strap extends over the pocket.
2. The carrier of claim 1 wherein the belt has a height that is generally the height of the wireless transmitter or receiver.
3. The carrier of claim 1 further comprising a fastener coupled to the second end of the belt.
4. The carrier of claim 3 wherein the fastener includes one or more hooks and wherein the exterior side of the belt includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more fastener hooks.
5. The carrier of claim 4 wherein the fastener of the second end is narrower than the exterior side of the belt.
6. The carrier of claim 1 wherein the belt and panel are formed from an elastic material.
7. The carrier of claim 1 wherein each of the strap first end and second end includes one or more hooks and wherein the belt exterior side includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more hooks of the first end of the strap and wherein the panel includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more hooks of the second end of the strap.
8. A carrier for supporting a wireless transmitter or receiver comprising:
- a belt having a first end, a second end, a body side and an exterior side;
- a panel coupled to the body side of the belt so as to form a pocket between the belt and panel wherein the pocket has an open end for receiving a wireless transmitter or receiver into the pocket; and
- a selectively adjustable strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the exterior side of the belt and wherein the second end of the adjustable strap is releasably coupleable to the body side of the belt such that the strap extends over the pocket, and wherein each of the strap first end and second end includes one or more hooks and wherein the belt exterior side includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more hooks of the first end of the strap and wherein the panel includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more hooks of the second end of the strap.
9. The carrier of claim 8 wherein the pocket has a depth larger than the height of the wireless transmitter or receiver such that the pocket encompasses the wireless transmitter or receiver.
10. The carrier or claim 9 wherein the belt has a height larger than the height of the wireless transmitter or receiver.
11. The carrier of claim 8 further comprising a fastener coupled to the second end of the belt.
12. The carrier of claim 11 wherein the fastener includes one or more hooks and wherein the exterior side of the belt includes one or more loops for releasably engaging the one or more fastener hooks.
13. The carrier of claim 12 wherein the fastener of the second end is narrower than the exterior side of the belt.
14. The carrier of claim 8 wherein the belt and panel are formed from an elastic material.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 1, 2012
Publication Date: Sep 5, 2013
Inventor: Mark Charles Grech (Porter Ranch, CA)
Application Number: 13/410,039
International Classification: A45F 5/00 (20060101);