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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2001
Jesse B. Thompson, Bozeman, MT (US);
Gregory R. Garrigues, Bozeman, MT (US);
K-2 Corporation, Vashon, WA (US);
Abstract
A hip belt ( ) is disclosed having split left ( ) and right ( ) portions. The upper legs ( ) and lower legs ( ) of the split portions are attached to adjustable straps ( ) such that the belt tension is distributed to both the upper and lower portions to facilitate a snug fit to the user. Transverse members ( ) interconnect the respective upper and lower legs, maintaining the desired leg spacing. The transverse members are semi-rigid, flexible members, allowing the split belt to readily conform to the user's profile. Fastening the transverse members along the outer edges of the belt permits the legs to rotate to better conform to the user. In an embodiment of the hip belt ( ) a plurality of transverse members are distributed along the length of the split portion of the belt.