Patent ID: 8015623
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: A41F

Abstract:
1. A belt extender for installation on a belt having a removable buckle and an overall length comprising: (a) a main body with a first end and a second end; (b) a metal tab comprising a first lateral member and a second lateral member, wherein the metal tab is fixedly attached to and extending from a first end of the main body of the belt extender, and wherein the first lateral member of the metal tab lies on the inside of the first end of the main body of the belt extender when the first end of the main body of the belt extender is folded over onto itself and secured with rivets adjacent to the first lateral member; and (c) a longitudinal slot roughly centrally disposed on the main body of the belt extender; wherein the main body folds over itself at a fold line that extends through the center of the longitudinal slot and is secured in place with snap fasteners to create a folded end; wherein a belt buckle comprising a tongue and a frame is installed on the folded end of the belt extender by sliding the frame of the belt buckle over the second end of the belt extender and inserting the tongue through the longitudinal slot prior to folding; wherein the belt comprises a belt strap with a buckle end, and the metal tab is inserted into a longitudinal slot on the buckle end of the belt strap and rotated so that the main body of the belt extender is aligned with the belt strap on the buckle end of the belt; wherein the belt comprises a retaining piece, and wherein the retaining piece is situated on the belt extender between the snap fasteners; and wherein the belt extender extends the overall length of the belt.