Multi-color waistbelt

Abstract

The four color waistbelt may comprise a strap, a buckle, and a twist coupling. The four color waistbelt may be a belt that may be reconfigured to display any one of four colors. In a first configuration, the strap may be folded in half to reveal two initial colors on opposing sides of the strap. The belt may display one side of the strap as a first color and may be reversed to display the opposite side of the strap as a second color. In a second configuration, the strap may be folded in half in the opposite direction to reveal two additional colors on the opposing sides of the strap. The belt may display one side of the strap as a third color and may be reversed to display the opposite side of the strap as a fourth color.

Claims

1. A four-color waistbelt consisting of: a strap consisting of a first strap segment and a second strap segment coupled by a crease, wherein the first strap segment consists of a first side and a second side, and the second strap segment consists of a third side and a fourth side; wherein each of the first side, second side, third side, and fourth side consists of a different color selected from the group consisting of black, brown, tan, and maroon; wherein the strap is foldable along the crease such that: in a first configuration, the second side is adjacent to the fourth side, and the first side and third side are positioned outward, enabling the waistbelt to be worn with the first side displayed outward or reversed to display the third side outward; and, in a second configuration, the first side is adjacent to the third side, and the second side and fourth side are positioned outward, enabling the waistbelt to be worn with the second side displayed outward or reversed to display the fourth side outward; and, a plurality of apertures disposed at a distal end of the first strap segment for detachably coupling to a buckle; a buckle consisting of a clasp and at least one pin, wherein the pin is configured to engage one of the plurality of apertures on the strap for adjusting the tightness of the waistbelt; and, a twist coupling reversibly coupling the buckle to the strap, wherein the twist coupling permits the strap to rotate one hundred eighty degrees (180) to reverse the side of the strap that is displayed.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a front view of a four color waistbelt, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a rear view of a four color waistbelt, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

(4) FIG. 3 is a detail view of a four color waistbelt, according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the rear of the buckle and twist coupling.

DESCRIPTIVE KEY

(5) 100 four-color waistbelt 200 strap 210 first strap segment 212 first side 214 second side 220 second strap segment 222 third side 224 fourth side 230 crease 240 aperture 242 plurality of apertures 250 buckle 252 pin 260 twist coupling 290 distal end 292 proximal end

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(6) FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a four color waistbelt, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is directed to a four color waistbelt (herein described as the invention) 100. The invention 100 may comprise a strap 200, a buckle 250, and a twist coupling 260. The invention 100 may be a belt that may be reconfigured to display any one (1) of four (4) colors. In a first configuration, the strap 200 may be folded in half to reveal two (2) initial colors on opposing sides of the strap 200. The belt may display one (1) side of the strap 200 as a first color and may be reversed to display the opposite side of the strap 200 as a second color. In a second configuration, the strap 200 may be folded in half in the opposite direction to reveal two (2) additional colors on the opposing sides of the strap 200. The belt may display one (1) side of the strap 200 as a third color and may be reversed to display the opposite side of the strap 200 as a fourth color. The ability to choose one (1) of four (4) different colors may make it easier to match the belt to trousers, shoes, hats, or other garments and accessories.

(7) The strap 200 may comprise a first strap segment 210 coupled to a second strap segment 220 by a crease 230. The first strap segment 210 and the second strap segment 220 may be identical in size and shape. As non-limiting examples, the strap 200 may be made from leather, plastic such as nylon, or heavy cloth such as canvas. In a preferred embodiment, the strap 200 may be made from leather.

(8) The first strap segment 210 may comprise a first side 212 and a second side 214. The first side 212 and the second side 214 may be on opposite faces of the first strap segment 210. The first side 212 may comprise the first color. The second side 214 may comprise the second color.

(9) The second strap segment 220 may comprise a third side 222 and a fourth side 224. The third side 222 and the fourth side 224 may be on opposite faces of the second strap segment 220. The third side 222 may comprise the third color. The fourth side 224 may comprise the third color.

(10) The strap 200 may be folded along the crease 230. In the first configuration, the strap 200 may be folded along the crease 230 such that the second side 214 is brought adjacent to the fourth side 224, placing the first side 212 and the third side 222 on the outside of the belt. The belt may be adapted to be worn with the first side 212 displayed and the third side 222 against a user and the first color may be visible. The belt may be reversed to display the third side 222 and the third color may be visible.

(11) In the second configuration, the strap 200 may be folded along the crease 230 such that the first side 212 is brought adjacent to the third side 222, placing the second side 214 and the fourth side 224 on the outside of the belt. The belt may be adapted to be worn with the second side 214 displayed and the fourth side 224 against the user and the second color may be visible. The belt may be reversed to display the fourth side 224 and the fourth color may be visible.

(12) A distal end 290 of the first strap segment 210 may comprise at least one (1) (aperture 240 for detachably coupling to the buckle 250. At least one (1) aperture 240 may be repeated at the distal end 290 of the strap 200 such that a plurality of apertures 242 are spaced along a line running longitudinally through the strap 200. The plurality of apertures 242 may provide sizing options for tightening and loosening the belt.

(13) In some embodiments, each position for coupling the buckle 250 may comprise a pattern of apertures. The buckle 250 may be a clasp for detachably coupling a proximal end 292 of the belt to the distal end 290 of the belt. The buckle 250 may comprise at least one (1) pin 252 which may engage at least one (1) aperture 240 in the strap 200 to secure the belt.

(14) In some embodiments, the buckle 250 may comprise a monogram with at least one (1) pin 252 projecting from the rear of the buckle 250. The twist coupling 260 may reversibly couple the buckle 250 to the strap 200. The twist coupling 260 may permit the strap 200 to twist by one hundred eighty degrees (180) to reverse the face of the strap 200 that is displayed.

(15) In a preferred embodiment, the strap 200 may be three and one-half inches (3 in.) wide. One-half inch ( in.) may be allocated to the crease 230 while the strap 200 is folded in half, making the belt one and one-half inches (1 in.) wide. In a preferred embodiment, the strap 200 may be one-eighth inch ( in.) thick. Once folded in half, the strap 200 may result in the belt being one-quarter inch ( in.) thick.

(16) In a preferred embodiment, the four colors may be black, brown, tan, and maroon. In use, the user may select a color for the belt from among the four (4) colors available and may reconfigure the belt to display the selected color. To reconfigure the belt, the user may fold the strap 200 into the first configuration or into the second configuration to reveal the first color and the third color or to reveal the second color and the fourth color. The user may then twist the twist coupling 260 to select the specific color that will be displayed when the belt is worn.

(17) The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of the invention 100 may vary upon manufacturing. The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.