Belt with leash.
First Claim
1. A device for selectively tethering a paddle to a person, comprising:
- a belt, with a buckle end and a free end, where the buckle end comprises a ladder lock slider, where the ladder lock slider is a plastic ladder lock slider, where the free end is insertable into the ladder lock slider such that the belt is adjustable, with a sewn loop, where the sewn loop is attached to the belt, with a grommet, where the grommet located on the belt, a lanyard with a push-button slider, where the lanyard comprises an attachment end, a leash portion, and a loop end, where the lanyard has a lanyard length, and where the lanyard length is adjustable, where the attachment end attaches to the sewn loop, thereby attaching the lanyard to the belt, and the loop end is formed by sliding a portion of the leash portion through the push-button slider, where the push-button slider is a plastic push-button slider, thereby allowing a user to make a larger loop through which paddle handle of a paddle can fit, and then allowing the user to pull the rope back through the push-button slider to create a smaller loop which is smaller than the paddle handle, thereby securing the paddle to the lanyard.
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Abstract
This invention is directed toward an adjustable belt that is worn by a paddler which has a lanyard that can be used to selectively attach a paddle to a paddler. It is designed to help secure, control and facilitate the use of a paddle while SUP surfing, SUP paddling, SUP fishing and/or any water sports paddling activity. The belt is adjustable to fit a wide range of waist sizes, and can be worn over wetsuits, swim wear, skin or clothing. The belt that has an adjustable lanyard (leash) used to secure the paddle when the paddler needs both hands to perform an activity other than paddling. The lanyard is attached to the belt through a sewn loop, grommet or sewn directly to belt, and has a loop with a push-button slider or other locking device that adjusts and snugs the loop around a paddle.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for selectively tethering a paddle to a person, comprising:
- a belt, with a buckle end and a free end, where the buckle end comprises a ladder lock slider, where the ladder lock slider is a plastic ladder lock slider, where the free end is insertable into the ladder lock slider such that the belt is adjustable, with a sewn loop, where the sewn loop is attached to the belt, with a grommet, where the grommet located on the belt, a lanyard with a push-button slider, where the lanyard comprises an attachment end, a leash portion, and a loop end, where the lanyard has a lanyard length, and where the lanyard length is adjustable, where the attachment end attaches to the sewn loop, thereby attaching the lanyard to the belt, and the loop end is formed by sliding a portion of the leash portion through the push-button slider, where the push-button slider is a plastic push-button slider, thereby allowing a user to make a larger loop through which paddle handle of a paddle can fit, and then allowing the user to pull the rope back through the push-button slider to create a smaller loop which is smaller than the paddle handle, thereby securing the paddle to the lanyard.
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2. A device for selectively tethering a paddle to a person, comprising:
- a belt, with a belt attachment device end and a free end, where the free end is insertable into the belt attachment device end such that the belt is adjustable, with a sewn loop, where the sewn loop is attached to the belt, a lanyard, where the lanyard comprises an attachment end, a leash portion, and a loop end, where the lanyard has a lanyard length, and where the lanyard length is adjustable where the attachment end attaches to the belt, and the loop end is formed by sliding a portion of the leash portion through a lanyard cinching device, thereby allowing a user to make a larger loop through which paddle handle of a paddle can fit, and then allowing the user to pull the rope back through the push-button slider to create a smaller loop which is smaller than the paddle handle, thereby securing the paddle to the lanyard.
- View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device for selectively tethering a paddle to a water sports enthusiast, comprising:
- a belt, with a belt attachment device end and a free end, where the free end is insertable into the belt attachment device end such that the belt is adjustable, with a sewn loop, where the sewn loop is attached to the belt, and a paddle attachment device, by which a user can secure a paddle to the belt.
- View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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