Belt

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2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Lewis, Kim M. (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C002S311000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06923779

ABSTRACT:
A process of manufacturing a belt wherein a plurality of strips of a first material are sewn together to create an outer member having a desired length with a plurality of vertical seams. A layer of a second material is placed over the seams and sewn thereto create a plurality of vertical slots. After staves are inserted in the slots, a layer of a resilient material is placed over the second material and a layer of perforated material is placed over the resilient material. A strip of material is placed on the peripheral surface of the inner and outer members and sewn to define the belt. First and second fasteners on the first and second side sections joined together to apply a force through the staves to provide support for an underlying area of the torso of an individual to assist in attaining a desired posture.

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