REVERSIBLE AND ADJUSTABLE BELT STRAP
The present invention provides a reversible track belt comprising an elongated strap having first and second ends, top and bottom surfaces, first and second side edges, and rows of notches on the two side edges of the strap. In addition, the present invention discloses a buckle comprising movable teeth for engaging the rows of notches on the two side edges of the strap.
The present invention relates to a novel reversible track belt buckle having teeth for engaging notches on the side edges of the leather strap to adjust the belt.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPresently, there are adjustable track belts that have teeth for adjusting the size of the belt. Because such belts have a track of notches in the middle of the belt strap, these belts are not reversible, such that the user cannot simply reverse the belt and use the other side. However, the belt of the present invention has a track of notches on both side edges of the belt strap which permits users simply reverse the belt and use the other side. This structure allows users to have one track belt, instead of two track belts.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ARTU.S. Patent Application Publication No. 20160309853 to Liam D. Snyder entitled “Adjustable Belt With Gear System” published on Oct. 27, 2016, and discloses an adjustable belt for wearing around a user's waist is disclosed, as shown below in
U.S. Pat. No. 6,108,821 to Jacques Malsoute entitled “Trouser Belt With Extensible Clasp” issued on Aug. 29, 2000, and discloses a box or clasping part 1 that can be permanently fixed at one extremity of the belt S, as shown below in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3. The clasping part 1 features a back face 2 within which is embossed a lodging 3, designed to accommodate the belt S. Screws or fixing rivets, symbolized by the dotted line 4 of FIG. 4, in lodging 3 ensures the anchoring of the belt extremity S in lodging 3. Furthermore, the clasping part 1 is equipped with a belt loop 6, on its upper face 5, for the opposite extremity of the belt loop.
Also, a buckle 7 with a pin 12, which is used to attach the opposite extremity (not depicted) of the belt S, is mounted on the clasping part 1, in regard of a forward face 8 opposite to the back face 2, so as to slide following the belt clasping direction C or the longitudinal direction corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the loop S. The buckle 7 includes a U-shaped ring 9, mounted on its open side on a transversal bar 10, to which it is articulated around a transversal axis 11. A buckle pin 12, perpendicular to the axis 11, is placed in the middle of the loop 9 whilst articulated to the transversal bar 10 around the axis 11 so as to penetrate one of the perforations of the corresponding extremity of belt S. This belt is not reversible.
PCT Patent Application Publication No. WO1986001983 to Hans Haseli entitled “Fastener for Connecting the Two Ends of a Belt” published on Apr. 10, 1986, and discloses (as shown below in FIGS. 1 and 2) a fastener for connecting the two ends (2, 20) of a belt, in which each of the two ends (2, 20) of the belt is or can be connected with a fastening element (1, 16) of the fastener. The two elements (1, 16) can be moved in opposite directions to each other in the longitudinal direction of the belt over a given length and are capable of being locked in a selectable relative position of the two fastening elements (1, 16). A fastening element (1) possesses a toothed bar (3) which extends along the longitudinal direction of the belt, in the notches (4) of which a tooth (9), arranged on the second fastening element (16), can be engaged under the effect of a pre-loaded spring. This belt is not reversible.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,155,359 to Dennis M. Bailey entitled “Ratchet Buckle With Locking Mechanism” issued on Oct. 13, 2015, and discloses a ratchet buckle system including an elongate adjustment strap having a plurality of inclined teeth transverse to a length of the strap. A ratchet mechanism is provided for engaging the teeth of the adjustment strap. The ratchet mechanism has a lever having a first end for actuating the ratchet mechanism and a distal end having an adjustment pawl for selectively engaging the teeth of the adjustment strap. The lever is pivotally mounted on a first axis transverse to the adjustment strap. A release mechanism having a release button lever is recessed in an opening in the first end of the lever and a locking pawl distal from the release button adjacent the adjustment pawl of the lever. The release button lever is pivotally mounted on a second axis transverse to the adjustment strap for locking engagement of the locking pawl and teeth of the adjustment strap. This belt is not reversible.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTIONIt is an object of the present invention to provide a reversible track belt that has notches on the two side edges of the leather strap to adjust the belt.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a reversible belt that has metal teeth on the buckle for adjustably engaging notches on the two side edges of the leather strap to adjust the belt.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a reversible belt having the above features.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention provides a reversible track belt comprising an elongated strap having first and second ends, top and bottom surfaces, first and second side edges, and rows of notches on the two side edges of the strap. In addition, the present invention discloses a buckle comprising movable teeth for engaging the rows of notches on the two side edges of the strap.
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In the specification the terms “comprise, comprises, comprised and comprising” or any variation thereof and the terms “include, includes, included and including” or any variation thereof are considered to be totally interchangeable and they should all be afforded the widest possible interpretation.
In addition, numerous modifications, alterations, and changes to the described embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the claimed invention, as defined in the claims and their equivalents thereof. Thus, it is intended that the claimed invention not be limited by the described embodiments above, but that it be defined by the have the full scope of the following claims.
Advantages of the Present InventionIt is an advantage of the present invention to provide a reversible track belt that has notches on the two side edges of the leather strap to adjust the belt.
It is an advantage of the present invention to provide a reversible belt that has metal teeth on the buckle for adjustably engaging notches on the two side edges of the leather strap to adjust the belt.
It is an advantage of the present invention to provide a reversible belt having the above features.
A latitude of modification, change and substitution is intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in some instances, some features of the invention will be employed without a corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the spirit and scope of the invention herein.
Claims
1. A reversible track belt comprising:
- a. an elongated strap 12 having first and second ends, top and bottom surfaces 14 and 16, first and second side edges 26 and 28, and rows of notches 20 and 22 on the two side edges of the strap; and
- b. a buckle comprising movable teeth for engaging the rows of notches on the two side edges of the strap.
2. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said movable teeth engage the rows of notches and are spring actuated.
3. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said movable teeth have a curved or inclined surface.
4. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said movable teeth engage the notches on the two side edges of the strap when said buckle is in a closed position, and wherein said movable teeth disengage from the notches on the two side edges of the strap when said buckle is in an open position.
5. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said buckle comprises an upper buckle body connected to a lower buckle body.
6. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 2, wherein said upper buckle body has a u-shape.
7. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said buckle comprises a loop.
8. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said elongated strap has perforations.
9. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said front and rear surfaces of said elongated strap are reversible.
10. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said front and rear surfaces of said elongated strap each have different colors.
11. A reversible track belt in accordance with claim 1, wherein said buckle can be detachably attached to either the top surface or the bottom surface of said elongated strap.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Aug 29, 2019
Inventors: David Shabot (Edison, NJ), Moshe Sivan (Edison, NJ)
Application Number: 15/903,578