Touchdown Belt

Abstract

The invention provides a spectator accessory in the form of a belt having a central emblem adorned with a screen printed image of a sport team's logo. The emblem contains a battery which powers an array of LED lights. On the bottom of the emblem is a toggle switch to turn on the lights when appropriate.

1 . A spectator accessory in the form of a belt to show support for a favorite team, comprising: a belt having a central emblem adorned with a screen printed image of a team logo, wherein the emblem contains a recessed compartment capable of holding a battery, and wherein the compartment is protected by a small snap on closure that is easily opened and battery replaced. 
     
     
         2 . The spectator accessory of  claim 1  wherein power leads from the compartment are connected to a toggle switch on the lower face of the front of the emblem, wherein the emblem is connected to strands of light emitting diodes forming LED arrays extending away from the emblem in both directions on the upper and lower edges of the belt. 
     
     
         3 . The spectator accessory of  claim 2  wherein the LED arrays  14  are woven directly into the belt and are exposed enough to remain visible to onlookers. 
     
     
         4 . The spectator accessory of  claim 2  wherein the LED arrays are colors of the dominant colors of a sports team. 
     
     
         5 . The spectator accessory of  claim 2  wherein the LED arrays are wired to light up in sequence, moving from one to the next, which creates the illusion of movement from the belt emblem out to the edges of the arrangement. 
     
     
         6 . The spectator accessory of  claim 2  wherein the belt is constructed from plastic, elastic, nylon or leather. 
     
     
         7 . The spectator accessory of  claim 6  wherein the belt further comprises two secure metal or plastic clasps or clips.