A belt having a strap and a reversible belt buckle is provided where the strap has a top surface and a rear surface. The buckle includes an inner frame member having a first end having a slot to receive the first end of the strap and a second end having a first hinge section. The buckle further includes a top member having a rear surface having second hinge section disposed at a central axis. The top member has a pin disposed on the second hinge section. The top member is rotatable about a hinge point from a first position wherein the rear surface of the top member at the first edge faces the front side of the inner frame member, to a second position wherein the rear surface of the top member at the second edge faces the rear side of the inner frame member. The top member substantially covers the entire inner frame member when in use.

The present invention relates generally to the field of providing personalized health management to users, particularly for users suffering from obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, in order to enhance weight loss through a smart belt that is optimally positioned around the user's waist, and which facilitates weight loss and mindfulness through feedback delivered via the smart belt.

In various example embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for a waist measuring belt are provided. An example waist measuring belt is made up of a belt buckle frame with attachments for a belt strap. The belt further includes a position measuring module coupled to the belt buckle frame that measures an attachment position of a second end of the belt strap to the belt buckle frame. The belt also includes a tension measuring module coupled to the belt buckle frame that measures a tension through the belt buckle frame and the belt strap. A memory and a wireless communication module attached to the belt may be used to store measurements and communicate with a mobile device or server. In various embodiments, estimated user waist sizes over time using measured values and belt-specific data may be used to estimate a user's waist size and generate a waist size history.

Disclosed is a quick release tool belt for the waist of a user, which includes a support strap, a release band with belt teeth on a first end and a binding with a release mechanism on the second end and slidably coupled to the release band. The binding has a base, a release rotationally attached to the base with a tooth lock, a tooth coupling rotationally attached to the base and engaged with the release and the release band, and a lever rotationally attached to the release and engaged with the release band with a tightening tooth. When the release is in the engaged position the tooth coupling and the lever are engaged with the release band and when the release is in the release position, the tooth coupling is operably engaged with the release and the tooth coupling and the lever are disengaged with the release band.

Systems and methods for monitoring the location of a patient using an integrated belt and sensor for alarm for patient furniture. The belt may include a plurality of straps configured to be releasably attached to one another and an alarm system that is triggered when at least one of the straps is disengaged from the other strap or straps. By requiring multiple straps to be released from one another, the amount of time it takes to remove the belt can be increased, which provides medical personnel additional time to reach a patient. Additionally, the system may include additional components to allow a patient to move side-to-side relative to the furniture or device. For instance, where the furniture is a bed, side-to-side movement is desired for added comfort. The system may include a slider enabling the belt to be adjustable for patients of any number of different sizes.

A device to provide assistance in transferring and standing includes a knee-fixing unit wrapped around and supporting either the knee area or at least the front and sides of the lower leg area from knee to ankle of a care-receiver; a pelvis support wrapped around at least the buttocks or a section from the pelvis to thighs of said care-receiver in a manner that prevents slippage from said pelvis support from slipping off; and left and right pulling bands. Each band having two connecting ends attached to the side of a thigh section and the side of a hip section of said pelvis support respectively so that said bands are positioned above and below the greater trochanter when said care-receiver is being pulled up during transfer/standing assistance and are positioned in front of and behind the greater trochanter when said care-receiver is seated.

The present disclosure provides a detachable buckle, including a belt head, a tail clamp, a fixing base, buckle buttons. One end of the fixing base is a hollow slot, the one end of the fixing base is connected with the tail clamp, and at least one socket is disposed on the one end of the fixing base. An opening is disposed on an edge of the hollow slot. Sliding grooves are disposed on both ends of the tail clamp, and the one end of the tail clamp is near the fixing base. Insert blocks sliding along the sliding grooves are disposed inside the sliding grooves. The insert blocks are connected with the buckle buttons, the buckle buttons drive the insert blocks to enter the hollow slot of the fixing base by pushing the tail clamp, and the buckle buttons are fixed with the sockets.

Disclosed herein are apparatuses and articles including an adhering portion comprising a textile having an integral surface adhering substrate, said adhering portion configured to releasably adhere to the surface using the integral surface adhering substrate. In one aspect, the adhering portion is configured to releasably adhere to a wearer's body surface and a garment body surface with friction, wherein the friction is sufficient to hold the apparatus and article in a fixed position without the need for adhesives or mechanical fasteners. Also disclosed herein method of using said textile having an integral skin adhering substrate and methods for making the disclosed apparatuses and articles.

An article of clothing in the form of a belt includes: a cord having a proximal end and a distal end; and a buckle having an eyelet and a locking feature; wherein the buckle is attached to the proximal end and the distal end of the cord is configured to pass through the buckle eyelet; and the locking feature is structured and arranged to selectively lock and unlock movement of the cord through the buckle.

The preferred embodiment comprises a soft, elastic fabric garment to support breasts, optionally when not wearing a brassiere. The garment utilizes a non-skid material, optionally rubber, along the perimeter of its length to prevent unwanted movement. Such non-skid material enables wearers to remain active, exercise, etc. without worry of the band falling out of place. The garment also comprises perspiration-absorbent material. The garment features fasteners to comfortably secure the garment around the chest area. An embodiment of the invention provides for the light stabilization and securing of the breasts in a specific position without allowing excessive unwanted movement associated with not wearing a bra.