Patent ID: 6336908
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: A41F,A61F

Abstract:
A back support assembly comprising:a support belt having a back portion with flap members extending therefrom, said flap members having securable fasteners for overlappingly securing ends of said flap members to each other, side pulls having securable fasteners at outer ends extending from said back portion for overlying said flap members when said flap members are secured to each other and for overlying one another when said side pulls are secured; each of said side pulls comprising a pair of elongated and at least partially overlying elements; a substantially vertical strip mounted on outer surfaces of each of said flap members and fastened to said flap member substantially at upper and lower edges, each of said vertical strips being substantially unfastened between said upper and lower edges, said vertical strip of each of said flap members passing between said overlying elements of one of said side pulls to hold said side pulls to said flap members, a pair of quick release buckles spaced from each other, each quick release buckle extending substantially horizontally from one of said vertical strips and including male and female halves; a panel member with opposing securing extensions, each securing extension adjustably secured to one of said pair of quick release buckles, wherein said securing extensions allow for adjustments with said buckles while said side pulls and flap members are secured to each other.