Belt Pro

Abstract

The invention discussed includes a durable antimicrobial strap made using a soft-cotton material, which have been enhanced through the integration of antimicrobial material adapted to prevent microbes. The antimicrobial seat-belt covering may be used in applications including seat belts in child safety seats where the seat-belt covering controls the level of cross-contamination by preventing unwanted microbes that contact the seat-belt and thereby, prevents the spread of disease and infections.

Claims

1. A vehicular seat-belt covering comprising: a strap member; a buckle member; a first strap containing a first end and a second end; a second strap containing a third end and a fourth end; a buckle joining said first end to said third end, and thereby joining said first strap to said second strap;

2. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein aid strap member is made by soft cotton material.

3. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein said buckle member connect the ends of the straps.

4. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein said seat-belt covering is attached to the edges of the vehicle's seat-belt.

5. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein said seat-belt covering squeeze and pull down to cover along the seat-belt.

6. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein said seat-belt covering is disposable.

7. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein said seat-belt covering is available in multi-color.

8. The vehicular seat-belt covering of claim 1 wherein said seat-belt covering is made by single thread and double thread.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing in which:

[0024] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the anti-microbial seat belt covering device;

[0025] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the representative seat belt arrangement with an exemplary embodiment of the anti-microbial seat belt covering attached to the vehicle's seat;

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings that illustrate the embodiments of the present invention. Other embodiments are possible and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the following detailed description is not meant to limit the invention. Rather the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0027] A seat-belt is a type of belt used to secure someone in the seat of a motor vehicle or aircraft. The seat belts are anchored to the body of the vehicles and are subjected to spring tension which causes the seat belt structure to bear against the user's body. The seat-belt cover is a protective guard over the seat-belt. Widespread attention has been focused in recent years on the consequences of bacterial contamination contracted by contact with common surfaces and objects.

[0028] In particular, the invention is directed to antimicrobial seat belt straps for covering and formed from a combination of antimicrobial and flexible, soft substrate materials. The flexible, soft substrate materials may be formed from a cotton material that is be made with or treated with an antimicrobial agent.

[0029] In an embodiment of the invention, the antimicrobial agent has antimicrobial properties to effectively kill or hinder the growth of microbes, which includes but is not limited to viruses, bacteria, mold, fungi, mildew, yeast, and spores, thereby decreasing the spread of pathogens or germs. The seat-belt covering device is disposable so that after one time using it could be disposed for the prevention of the contamination from micro-organisms. The seat-belt covering device is available in multi-color and could be made by single thread or double thread of cotton for better appearance and protection.

[0030] The present invention provides a new and improved vehicular seat belt covering which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed. Further the improved vehicular seat belt covering which is of a durable and reliable construction.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a representative seat-belt covering arrangement generally referenced by the numeral 100, of the type that the anti-microbial seat belt cover of the invention may be used. Seat belt covering arrangement 100 includes a securing be strap 102 with two ends 104 and 106 respectively. FIG. 2 shows seat belt covering arrangement 100 with an exemplary embodiment of the antimicrobial seat belt cover, generally referenced by the numeral 118 to the seat assembly for secured to shoulder belt 110. As can be seen in the figure, cover 100 forms an elongated sleeve within which a section of shoulder belt 110 is disposed. The both ends of straps 104 and 106 are connected to the buckle and at the time of using need to simple squeeze and pull down to all over the length of the vehicle's seat-belt. After one time using the seat-belt covering could be disposed to prevent spreading micro-organisms.

[0032] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0033] Plural instances may be provided for components, operations or structures described herein as a single instance. Finally, boundaries between various components are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations. Other allocations of functionality are envisioned and may fall within the scope of the inventive subject matter. In general, structures and functionality presented as separate components in the exemplary configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component. Similarly, structures and functionality presented as a single component may be implemented as separate components. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the inventive subject matter.