Belt securing mechanism

Abstract

A securing mechanism for attaching flags to shorts used in flag football is described. The mechanism maintains flags at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions on the belt. One configuration includes a first and second flexible loop affixed at both the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions on the belt or shorts, preventing flag movement along the belt. Alternatively, a single flexible piece may be attached at the 3 o'clock position, with a first and second flexible loop at the 9 o'clock position. The single flexible piece features a central recess, allowing flag attachment at that point while restricting lateral movement along the belt. This design ensures the flags remain securely positioned during use.

1 . A flag football belt assembly comprising:
 shorts;   a belt;   a flag;   an attachment mechanism configured to detachably secure the flag to the belt;   a pair of first flexible loops and a pair of second flexible loops, each affixed to the shorts, wherein the first flexible loop and the second flexible loop are positioned to maintain the flag in a predetermined position relative to the belt, thereby reducing lateral movement of the flag during gameplay.   
     
     
         2 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first flexible loops and the pair of second flexible loops are configured to distribute tension evenly across the belt, thereby enhancing the durability of the attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first flexible loops and the pair of second flexible loops are attached to a pair of shorts, and the belt is threaded through the first flexible loop and the second flexible loop. 
     
     
         4 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a clasp or buckle system that allows for easy detachment of the flag when a specific pulling force is applied. 
     
     
         5 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first flexible loops and the pair of second flexible loops are constructed from an elastic material to provide additional stability to the belt during physical activity. 
     
     
         6 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a half of the pair of first flexible loops and a half of the pair of second flexible loops are positioned at approximately the 3 o'clock and another half of the pair of first flexible loops and another half of the pair of second flexible loops are positioned at 9 o'clock positions on the belt. 
     
     
         7 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of shorts, wherein the belt is positioned around the waist area of the shorts, providing a secure foundation for the attachment of the flag. 
     
     
         8 . The flag football belt assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first flexible loops and the pair of second flexible loops are configured to reduce wear and tear on the belt by minimizing stress concentration points. 
     
     
         9 . A flag football securing mechanism comprising:
 shorts;   a belt configured to encircle a waist region of the shorts;   a flag;   an attachment mechanism configured to detachably secure the flag to the belt;   a flexible piece with a center recess, wherein the flexible piece is affixed to the shorts and the belt is threaded through the flexible piece, the center recess allowing the attachment mechanism to engage the belt while preventing lateral movement of the belt during gameplay.   
     
     
         10 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9  wherein the flexible piece with center recess is constructed from a semi-rigid material to provide additional stability to the belt and flag during physical activity. 
     
     
         11 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9 , wherein the flexible piece with center recess is positioned at approximately the 3 o'clock position and a second flexible piece with center recess is positioned at approximately the 9 o'clock position relative to the belt, thereby reducing unintended displacement of the flag during gameplay. 
     
     
         12 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a quick-release feature that allows for easy detachment of the flag when a specific pulling force is applied. 
     
     
         13 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9 , wherein the flexible piece with center recess is configured to distribute tension evenly across the belt, thereby enhancing the durability of the attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         14 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9 , wherein the flexible piece with center recess is positioned such that the belt is prevented from moving laterally, ensuring the flag remains securely attached during gameplay. 
     
     
         15 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9 , further comprising a pair of shorts, wherein the belt is positioned around the waist area of the shorts, providing a secure foundation for the attachment of the flag. 
     
     
         16 . The flag football securing mechanism of  claim 9 , wherein the flexible piece with center recess is configured to reduce wear and tear on the belt by minimizing stress concentration points. 
     
     
         17 . A flag football securing mechanism comprising:
 shorts;   a flexible piece with a center recess affixed to the shorts at approximately the 3 o'clock position and another flexible piece with a center recess affixed to the shorts at approximately the 9 o'clock position, wherein the flexible pieces are configured to allow a belt to be threaded through, the center recess enabling an attachment mechanism to engage the belt while preventing lateral movement of the belt during gameplay.   
     
     
         18 . A flag football securing mechanism comprising:
 shorts;   a right first flexible loop and a right second flexible loop, each affixed to the shorts, wherein the right first flexible loop is positioned at approximately the 3 o'clock position and the right second flexible loop is positioned at approximately the 3 o'clock position;   a left first flexible loop and a left second flexible loop, each affixed to the shorts, wherein the left first flexible loop is positioned at approximately the 9 o'clock position and the left second flexible loop is positioned at approximately the 9 o'clock position; and,   wherein the flexible loops are configured to allow a belt to be threaded through, the center recess enabling an attachment mechanism to engage the belt while preventing lateral movement of the belt during gameplay.