Patent ID: 6264584
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A treadmill support belt for providing support and security for a treadmill user while using a treadmill, the treadmill having a control panel supported by a vertical support, the treadmill support belt comprising, in combination:a belt portion adapted for coupling with the user, the belt portion being defined by an elongated member having opposed ends, the opposed ends being adapted for engagement together around the user;a back support secured to the belt portion intermediate the opposed ends thereof, the back support being defined by an upper edge, a lower edge, and opposed side edges, the back support having a pair of lateral supports extending outwardly from the opposed side edges thereof, the back support having a storage pouch secured thereto, the lower edge having a pair of tabs extending downwardly therefrom, the tabs each having a D-ring coupled thereto; anda pair of securement straps coupled with respect to the back support and the vertical support of the treadmill, the pair of securement straps each having a first end and a second end, the first ends being secured to the pair of lateral supports of the back support, the second ends each having a clip disposed thereon for coupling with the D-rings of the tabs of the back support after the securement straps have been wrapped around the vertical support of the treadmill.