Adjustable running belt

Abstract

An adjustable running belt may include an outer layer with a plurality of hollow ribs attached to it. The running belt may also include an inner layer attached to the outer layer along with mid-layer portions to form pockets on the inner layers. The mid-layer may include an embedded cord lock. Cords may be threaded through a respective hollow rib, pocket, and cord lock.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An adjustable belt, comprising:
 an outer layer comprising:
 a first interior-facing surface; 
 a plurality of hollow ribs attached to the first interior-facing surface; and 
 a first exterior-facing surface opposite the first interior-facing surface; 
   an inner layer attached to the outer layer, the inner layer comprising:
 a second interior-facing surface; 
 a second exterior-facing surface opposite the interior facing surface; 
 a plurality of mid-layer portions attached to the second exterior-facing surface, wherein each mid-layer portion forms a pocket with the second exterior-facing surface; and 
 a plurality of cord locks, wherein each cord lock is embedded within a respective mid-layer portion from the plurality of mid-layer portions; and 
   a plurality of cords, wherein each cord is threaded through one hollow rib from the plurality of hollow ribs and one cord lock from the plurality of cord locks.   
     
     
         2 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein each hollow rib has a length in a range of 5 cm to 9 cm. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hollow ribs comprises at most two hollow ribs. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hollow ribs are arranged vertically along the outer layer. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein each pocket comprises a tapered edge that is unsecured. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein each mid-layer portion further comprises a plurality of through-holes adjacent to one cord lock from the plurality of cord locks. 
     
     
         7 . The adjustable belt of  claim 6 , wherein one cord from the plurality of cords threads through a respective through-hole from the plurality of through-holes. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein each cord is inserted in a respective pocket. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable belt of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cords are formed from a non-elastic, rigid material. 
     
     
         10 . An adjustable belt, comprising:
 a plurality of hollow ribs disposed between an outer layer and an inner layer;   a plurality of pockets disposed between the outer layer and inner layer, wherein each pocket comprises a cord lock mechanism; and   a plurality of cords, wherein one cord from the plurality of cords is threaded through a respective hollow rib, pocket, and cord lock mechanism.   
     
     
         11 . The adjustable belt of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of hollow ribs is attached to the outer layer. 
     
     
         12 . The adjustable belt of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of pockets are attached to the inner layer. 
     
     
         13 . The adjustable belt of  claim 10 , wherein each pocket comprises a tapered edge that is unsecured. 
     
     
         14 . The adjustable belt of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of hollow ribs comprises at most two hollow ribs. 
     
     
         15 . The adjustable belt of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of hollow ribs are arranged vertically along the outer layer. 
     
     
         16 . The adjustable belt of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of cords are formed from a non-elastic, static material. 
     
     
         17 . An adjustable belt, comprising:
 an outer layer comprising:
 a first interior-facing surface; 
 a first hollow rib attached to the first interior-facing surface; 
 a second hollow rib attached to the first interior-facing surface and spaced apart from the first hollow rib by a range of 6 inches to 10 inches; and 
 a first exterior-facing surface opposite the first interior-facing surface; 
   an inner layer attached to the outer layer, the inner layer comprising:
 a second interior-facing surface; 
 a second exterior-facing surface opposite the interior facing surface; 
   a plurality of pockets comprising:
 a first pocket formed on the inner layer; 
 a first cord lock embedded in the first pocket; 
 a second pocket formed on the inner layer; and 
 a second cord lock embedded in the second pocket; and 
   a plurality of cords, comprising a first cord threaded through the first hollow rib, the first pocket, and the first cord lock; and a second cord threaded through the second hollow rib, the second pocket, and the second cord lock.   
     
     
         18 . The adjustable belt of  claim 17 , wherein each of the first and second hollow ribs have a length in a range of 5 cm to 9 cm and are arranged perpendicular with respect to a circumference of the belt. 
     
     
         19 . The adjustable belt of  claim 17 , wherein each pocket comprises a tapered edge that is unsecured. 
     
     
         20 . The adjustable belt of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of cords are formed from a non-elastic, rigid material.