SLEEVE-POLE ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

A sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user having an arm including a bicep, an elbow, a forearm, and a wrist. The system may comprise an elongated sleeve, at least one engagement member, and at least one cuff. The elongated sleeve may include a sleeve body having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongated sleeve. A proximal engagement member may be configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole. A distal engagement member configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole. The elongated sleeve may include cuffs at its proximal and distal ends.

Claims

1. A sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user, the user having an arm including a bicep, an elbow, a forearm, and a wrist, the system comprising: an elongated sleeve having a sleeve body having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongated sleeve, the distal end being adapted to extend about the wrist, and the proximal end being adapted to extend about the bicep; a proximal engagement member configured to be positioned near the elbow, and about the elongated sleeve and the pole, to secure the pole relative to the elbow; a distal engagement member configured to be positioned near at least one of the forearm or the wrist, and about the elongated sleeve and the pole, to secure the pole relative to at least one of the forearm or the wrist; and cuffs configured to be positioned near at least one of the wrist or the bicep of the user.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the proximal engagement member includes an inner proximal fastening member and an outer proximal fastening member.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the distal engagement member includes an inner distal fastening member and an outer distal fastening member.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the proximal engagement member and the distal engagement member includes a fastening member, and the elongated sleeve includes a first longitudinal loop and a second longitudinal loop configured to restrain at least one of the proximal engagement member and the distal engagement member relative to the longitudinal axis.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the cuffs include a proximal cuff at the proximal end of the elongated sleeve and a distal cuff at the distal end of the elongated sleeve.

6. The system of claim 1, further comprising a proximal buckle and a distal buckle, wherein the proximal engagement member includes a proximal fastening member, the distal engagement member includes a distal fastening member, the proximal buckle is configured to maintain tension of the proximal fastening member about the elongated sleeve, and the distal buckle is configured to maintain tension of the distal fastening member about the elongated sleeve.

7. The system of claim 1, further comprising an indicator strip extending between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated sleeve.

8. A method of a sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user, the method comprising: providing an elongated sleeve, a proximal engagement member, a distal engagement member, and cuffs; positioning the elongated sleeve to extend between a wrist and a bicep of the user, with cuffs at each end; positioning the proximal engagement member near an elbow of the user, and about the elongated sleeve and the pole, to secure the pole relative to the elbow; and positioning the distal engagement member near a forearm or wrist of the user, and about the elongated sleeve and the pole, to secure the pole relative to the forearm or wrist.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the proximal engagement member includes an inner proximal fastening member and an outer proximal fastening member.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein the distal engagement member includes an inner distal fastening member and an outer distal fastening member.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein at least one of the proximal engagement member and the distal engagement member includes a fastening member, and the elongated sleeve includes a first longitudinal loop and a second longitudinal loop configured to restrain at least one of the proximal engagement member and the distal engagement member relative to the longitudinal axis.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein the cuffs include a proximal cuff at the proximal end of the elongated sleeve and a distal cuff at the distal end of the elongated sleeve.

13. The method of claim 8, further comprising a proximal buckle and a distal buckle, wherein the proximal engagement member includes a proximal fastening member, the distal engagement member includes a distal fastening member, the proximal buckle is configured to maintain tension of the proximal fastening member about the elongated sleeve, and the distal buckle is configured to maintain tension of the distal fastening member about the elongated sleeve.

14. The method of claim 8, further comprising an indicator strip extending between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated sleeve.

15. A sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user, the user having an arm including a bicep, an elbow, a forearm, and a wrist, the system comprising: an elongated sleeve having a sleeve body having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongated sleeve; a proximal engagement member configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole; a distal engagement member configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole; and cuffs at the proximal and distal ends of the elongated sleeve.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the proximal engagement member includes an inner proximal fastening member and an outer proximal fastening member.

17. The system of claim 15, wherein the distal engagement member includes an inner distal fastening member and an outer distal fastening member.

18. The system of claim 15, wherein at least one of the proximal engagement member and the distal engagement member includes a fastening member, and the elongated sleeve includes a first longitudinal loop and a second longitudinal loop configured to restrain at least one of the proximal engagement member and the distal engagement member relative to the longitudinal axis.

19. The system of claim 15, wherein the cuffs include a proximal cuff at the proximal end of the elongated sleeve and a distal cuff at the distal end of the elongated sleeve.

20. The system of claim 15, further comprising a proximal buckle and a distal buckle, wherein the proximal engagement member includes a proximal fastening member, the distal engagement member includes a distal fastening member, the proximal buckle is configured to maintain tension of the proximal fastening member about the elongated sleeve, and the distal buckle is configured to maintain tension of the distal fastening member about the elongated sleeve.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Embodiments may include a sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user. The system may include an elongated sleeve, a proximal engagement member, a distal engagement member, and cuffs. The elongated sleeve may be adapted to extend between a wrist and a bicep of the user.

[0020] The proximal engagement member may be configured to be positioned near the elbow of the user. The proximal engagement member may be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole. The proximal engagement member may be configured to secure the pole relative to the elbow.

[0021] The distal engagement member may be configured to be positioned near the wrist of the user. The distal engagement member may be configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole. The distal engagement member may be configured to secure the pole relative to the wrist.

[0022] In embodiments, a sleeve-pole engagement system may be configured for releasably securing a pole to a user having an arm including a bicep, an elbow, a forearm, and a wrist. The system may comprise an elongated sleeve, a proximal engagement member, a distal engagement member, and one or more cuffs, buckles, and indicator strips. An indicator strip may be configured to extend between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated sleeve.

[0023] The elongated sleeve may include a sleeve body having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongated sleeve. The distal end may be adapted to extend about the wrist. The proximal end may be adapted to extend about the bicep.

[0024] The system may include one or more engagement members. The engagement members may include a proximal engagement member and a distal engagement member. The proximal engagement member may be configured to be positioned near the elbow, positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole, and to secure the pole relative to the elbow. The distal engagement member may be configured to be positioned near at least one of the forearm or the wrist, positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole, and to secure the pole relative to at least one of the forearm or the wrist.

[0025] The system may include one or more engagement members. The engagement members may include a proximal engagement member and a distal engagement member. The proximal engagement member may include an inner proximal fastening member and an outer proximal fastening member. The distal engagement member may include an inner distal fastening member and an outer distal fastening member.

[0026] The engagement members may include one or more fastening members. The engagement members may include proximal and distal engagement members. The elongated sleeve may include includes a first longitudinal loop and a second longitudinal loop. The longitudinal loops may be configured to restrain the proximal and distal engagement members relative to the longitudinal axis.

[0027] The system may include one or more cuffs. At least one cuff may be configured to be positioned near at least one of the wrist or the bicep of the user. The cuffs may include a proximal cuff at the proximal end of the elongated sleeve, a distal cuff at the distal end of the elongated sleeve, or a combination thereof.

[0028] The system may include one or more buckles. The buckles may include one, two, or more openings configured to receive one or more engagement members and to maintain tension of the engagement members relative to the elongated sleeve. At least one buckle may include a proximal buckle and a distal buckle. The proximal engagement member may include a proximal fastening member. The distal engagement member may include a distal fastening member. A proximal buckle may be configured to maintain tension of the proximal fastening member about the elongated sleeve. A distal buckle may be configured to maintain tension of the distal fastening member about the elongated sleeve.

[0029] FIGS. 1-7 illustrate system 100, e.g., a sleeve-pole engagement system. As shown in FIG. 1, system 100 may be configured to secure pole 104 and user limb 101 to each other. System 100 may include one or more sleeve 102, sleeve body 106, pole 104, proximal engagement member 108, distal engagement member 109, buckle 114, cuff 116 (e.g., ends of sleeve body 106), loop 118, or a combination thereof. Sleeve body 106 may include an elastic material. Proximal engagement member 108 may include fastening member 110 (e.g., inner fastening member 110a) and fastening member 112 (e.g., outer fastening member 112a) configured to be secured to each other (e.g., via opposing hook and loop fastening surfaces). Distal engagement member 109 may include fastening member 110 (e.g., inner fastening member 110b) and fastening member 112 (e.g., outer fastening member 112b) configured to be secured to each other (e.g., via opposing hook and loop fastening surfaces). Proximal engagement member 108, distal engagement member 109, and/or cuff 116 may be configured to secure sleeve 102 relative to pole 104.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 4-7, sleeve body 106 may include indicator strip 115, one or more cuffs 116 (e.g., 116a, 116b) one or more loops 118 (e.g., 118a, 118b), or a combination thereof. Indicator strip 115 may include an embroidered, colored, and/or reflective strip positioned along sleeve body 106. Cuffs 116 may be configured to elastically secure sleeve 102 relative to user limb 101 (e.g., near a wrist, forearm, elbow, and/or bicep). Loops 118 (e.g., 118a, 118b) may be configured to secure a proximal engagement member along a longitudinal axis (L) and transverse to a radial axis (R) of sleeve body 106 that is positionable along user limb 101. Any or all of buckles 114 may include one opening (e.g., FIG. 1), two openings (e.g., FIG. 7), or more openings configured to receive one or more elongate members 108.

[0031] Any of the components herein may include spandex, elastane, interlock fabric, woven, knit, elastic, synthetic, leather, hook and loop fastener, plastic, and/or nylon material. For example, sleeve body 106 and/or cuffs 116 may include spandex or elastane with high-wicking properties (e.g., interlock fabric). Fastening members 110, 112 may include woven, knit, or nylon material. Loops 118 may include synthetic leather. Any of the components herein may include 4-way stretch, sun protection, cooling, vented, breathable, seamless, and/or ribbed materials.

[0032] FIGS. 8-15 illustrate engagement members 108, 109. As shown in FIGS. 8-10, distal engagement member 109 may include leading end 122 and trailing end 124. Distal engagement member 109 may include buckle 114 and/or fastening area 126 configured to secure leading end 122 and trailing end 124 to each other.

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 11-16, proximal engagement members 108 and 109 may include fastening members 110, 112. Fastening member 112 may be folded over itself in an overlapping configuration at one or both ends, bonded at bonding area 128, and have tab 113 protruding therefrom. As shown in FIG. 3, fastening member 110 may be positioned in a circular arrangement, and fastening member 112 may be positioned in an arcuate arrangement. With further reference to FIGS. 13 and 16, fastening member 110 and fastening member 112 may be releasably secured to each other (e.g., via opposing hook and loop fastening surfaces) in a concentric arrangement.

[0034] Embodiments may include a method of a sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user. The method may include providing an elongated sleeve, a proximal engagement member, a distal engagement member, and a cuff. The method may include positioning the elongated sleeve to extend between a wrist and a bicep of the user, positioning the proximal engagement member about the elongated sleeve and the pole, and near an elbow of the user, positioning the distal engagement member about the elongated sleeve and near a wrist of the user.

[0035] Many embodiments and applications other than the examples provided are apparent upon reading the description. The scope should be determined, not with reference to the above description, but should instead be determined with reference to the claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Future developments will occur in the methods discussed herein, and the disclosed systems and methods will be incorporated into such future embodiments. The embodiments of this disclosure are capable of modification, variation. and adaptation.