U.S. patent application number 15/209789 was filed with the patent office on 2016-11-03 for gymnic garment and relevant kit.
The applicant listed for this patent is Sergio BENOCCI, Costantino PEZZUOLO, Roberto PIGA, Massimo VENDALI. Invention is credited to Sergio BENOCCI, Costantino PEZZUOLO, Roberto PIGA, Massimo VENDALI.
Application Number | 20160317853 15/209789 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57204457 |
Filed Date | 2016-11-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160317853 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
BENOCCI; Sergio ; et
al. |
November 3, 2016 |
GYMNIC GARMENT AND RELEVANT KIT
Abstract
The invention relates to a gymnic device or kit for the
execution of exercises exploiting the elastic reaction of
extensible elements; the device comprises:--a pair of elastic
elements or straps, presenting a distal or bottom end and a
proximal or upper end;--a garment wearable by the user comprising a
pair of trousers provided with a pair of channels, extending along
both legs of the trousers, in which are inserted the elastic
elements or the elastic straps; each of said channels extends, from
top to bottom, according to a curved path that starts from the
external area of the trousers leg, in correspondence of the sides,
and that extends towards the rear area of the leg of the
trousers.
Inventors: |
BENOCCI; Sergio; (Firenze,
IT) ; PEZZUOLO; Costantino; (Vigonuovo, IT) ;
PIGA; Roberto; (Chiocchio Greve in Chianti, IT) ;
VENDALI; Massimo; (Bagno a Ripoli, IT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
Country |
Type |
BENOCCI; Sergio
PEZZUOLO; Costantino
PIGA; Roberto
VENDALI; Massimo |
Firenze
Vigonuovo
Chiocchio Greve in Chianti
Bagno a Ripoli |
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IT
IT
IT
IT |
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Family ID: |
57204457 |
Appl. No.: |
15/209789 |
Filed: |
July 14, 2016 |
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14418951 |
Feb 2, 2015 |
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PCT/IT2013/000212 |
Jul 31, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A63B 23/03541 20130101;
A63B 21/0557 20130101; A63B 23/0405 20130101; A63B 23/0494
20130101; A43B 3/0031 20130101; A63B 21/4025 20151001; A63B 21/4015
20151001; A63B 2208/0204 20130101; A63B 2209/10 20130101; A63B
21/4013 20151001; A43B 23/0235 20130101; A43C 19/00 20130101; A41F
17/04 20130101; A63B 21/0407 20130101; A41D 1/08 20130101; A63B
21/0552 20130101; A43B 13/14 20130101; A63B 21/4009 20151001 |
International
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A63B 21/04 20060101
A63B021/04; A63B 21/055 20060101 A63B021/055 |
Foreign Application Data
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Aug 2, 2012 |
IT |
BO2012A000421 |
Claims
1. A gymnic device or kit for the execution of exercises exploiting
the elastic reaction of extensible elements, wherein the device or
kit comprises: a pair of elastic elements or elastic straps,
presenting a distal or bottom end and a proximal or upper end; a
garment wearable by the user comprising a pair of trousers provided
with a pair of channels, extending along both legs of the trousers
and in which are inserted said elastic elements or elastic straps,
and with fastening means for fixing said proximal end of the
elements or the straps to the trousers; each of said channels
extending, from top to bottom of the pair of trousers, according to
a curved path that starts from the external area of the trousers
leg, in correspondence of the sides, and that extends towards the
rear area of the leg; a pair of shoes provided with fastening means
for said distal end of said elastic elements or elastic straps.
2. The gymnic device of claim 1 wherein said elastic elements or
elastic straps are fixed to the shoe in correspondence of a rear
zone of the same, so as to determine the lifting of the heel with
the elastic reaction of the elastic elements or elastic straps.
3. The gymnic device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises means
for adjusting the deformability of said elastic elements or elastic
straps consisting of means for adjusting the length of a portion of
said elastic element or said strap between the lower end, fixed to
the shoe, and the upper end, fixed to the trousers at a waist of
the user.
4. The gymnic device of 1, wherein the device comprises means for
adjusting the deformability of said elastic element or straps
consisting of means for adjusting the length of the portion of
elastic element or strap between the lower end, fixed to the shoe,
and the upper end, fixed to the trousers at the waist and wherein
the means for adjusting the length of the elements or the straps
comprise a buckle that holds said upper end of each element or
strap.
5. The gymnic device of 1, wherein each of said channels extends,
from top to bottom of the trousers, according to a curved path that
is substantially lambda-shaped, being formed by a double channel
having an upper part formed by two parallel channels and a lower
part formed by two channels which are separated and end in
correspondence of a loop which defines the distal part of the
trousers.
6. The gymnic device of 1, wherein each of said channels extends,
from top to bottom of the trousers, according to a curved path that
is substantially lambda-shaped, being formed by a double channel
having an upper part formed by two parallel channels and a lower
part formed by two channels which are separated and which end in
correspondence of a loop which defines the distal part of the
trousers and wherein the device comprises means for regulating the
deformability of the elastic elements, means that comprises, for
each elastic element, a locking spring lace device which is fitted
on a loop formed by an elastic element inserted in said two
channels and protruding trough two holes of two connecting plates
disposed on the waist zone of the trousers.
7. The gymnic device of 1, wherein said distal or bottom end of the
elements or the straps is provided with a closed ring adapted to
wrap a portion of the user's foot directly around to the foot
itself or, indirectly, by passing in a relative seat provided in
each of said shoes and wherein each of said shoes is provided with
locking means for said closed ring acting to prevent the
dissociation of said lower end from the shoe.
8. A gymnic garment for the execution of exercises exploiting the
elastic reaction of extensible elements, wherein it comprises; a
pair of elastic elements or elastic straps, presenting a distal or
bottom end and a proximal or upper end; a garment wearable by the
user comprising a pair of trousers provided with a pair of
channels, extending along both legs of the trousers and in which
are inserted said elastic elements or elastic straps, and with
fastening means for fixing said proximal end of the elements or the
straps to the trousers; each of said channels extending, from top
to bottom of the pair of trousers, according to a curved path that
starts from the external area of the trousers leg, in
correspondence of the sides, and that extends towards the rear area
of the leg.
9. The garment of claim 8, wherein said elastic elements or elastic
straps are fixed to the shoe in correspondence of a rear zone of
the same, so as to determine the lifting of the heel with the
elastic reaction of the elastic elements or elastic straps.
10. The garment of claim 8, wherein it comprises means for
adjusting the deformability of said elastic elements or elastic
straps consisting of means for adjusting the length of a portion of
elastic element or strap between the lower end, fixed to the shoe,
and the upper end, fixed to the trousers at a waist of the
user.
11. The garment of claim 8, wherein it comprises means for
adjusting the deformability of said elastic elements or straps
consisting of means for adjusting the length of a portion of
elastic element or strap between the lower end, fixed to the shoe,
and the upper end, fixed to the trousers at the waist and wherein
the means for adjusting the length of the elements or the straps
comprise a buckle that holds said upper end of each element or
strap.
12. The garment of claim 8, wherein each of said channels extends,
from top to bottom of the trousers, according to a curved path that
is substantially lambda-shaped, being formed by a double channel
having an upper part formed by two parallel channels and a lower
part formed by two channels which are separated and end in
correspondence of a loop which defines the distal part of the
trousers.
13. The garment of claim 8, wherein each of said channels extends,
from top to bottom of the trousers, according to a curved path that
is substantially lambda-shaped, being formed by a double channel
having an upper part formed by two parallel channels and a lower
part formed by two channels which are separated and which end in
correspondence of a loop which defines the distal part of the
trousers and wherein the device comprises means for regulating the
deformability of the elastic elements, means that comprises, for
each elastic element, a locking spring lace device which is fitted
on a loop formed by an elastic element inserted in said two
channels and protruding trough two holes of two connecting plates
disposed on the waist zone of the trousers.
14. The garment of claim 8, wherein said distal or bottom end of
the elements or the straps is provided with a closed ring adapted
to wrap a portion of the user's foot directly around to the foot
itself or, indirectly, by passing in a relative seat provided in
each of said shoes and wherein each of said shoes is provided with
locking means for said closed ring acting to prevent the
dissociation of said lower end from the shoe.
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to a gymnic garment and a
related kit comprising the garment and a pair of shoes connected to
it.
[0002] In particular, the gymnic or exercise garment and the kit of
the present invention are intended to form a new and efficient tool
to be applied to the human body to allow a continuous series of
exercises that exploit the elastic properties of a pair of
straps.
[0003] The invention is also particularly important in the field of
rehabilitation because it facilitates the locomotion of subjects
presenting some pathologies of the movement.
[0004] It is known the use of elastic belts or spring extenders for
the execution of gymnastic or rehabilitation exercises.
[0005] Are also known gymnic devices, more or less complex, that
use elastic straps applied to portions of the human body.
[0006] For example, U.S. Pat. No. 1,663,641 describes a pair of
belts to be applied to the shoulders and at the foot of a user to
perform exercises.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 2,097,376 describes a pair of elastic straps
which are connected at the top to a sort of bodice and inferiorly
to the shoes worn by the user by means of hooks.
[0008] U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,606,745 and 5,867,827 relate to gymnic
suits provided with zones in elastic material to allow the
execution of exercises, elastically deforming the portions of the
suit arranged in correspondence of some parts of the body such as,
for example, the upper and lower limbs.
[0009] Another gymnic garment is described in U.S. Pat. No.
4,065,814, in which is shown a suit that covers the upper and lower
limbs of the wearer's body and is provided with elastic bands which
extend along the entire body of the user, from the shoulders to the
area lower legs. The elastic bands are arranged on the front and on
the back of the suit. As provided in U.S. Pat. No. 4,065,814, the
elastic bands placed on the front are subjected to stress when the
user's leg is bent, by subjecting the body of the wearer to a
stress greater than during the free-moving. In practice, U.S. Pat.
No. 4,065,814 teaches the use of a gymnic suit able to provide an
elastic reaction to substantially all the activities of the user,
without a specific purpose, and this is a drawback in cases where
it is necessary to work only a specific part of the musculature, or
in cases where it is only a particular limb movement that needs to
be improved and/or cured.
[0010] The systems known until now are impractical and are usable
with a certain difficulty. Their use is limited to gyms and similar
places, because these systems are not compatible with the commonly
used clothing for every day.
[0011] Aim of the present invention is to provide a gymnic garment
and a related kit comprising the garment and a pair of shoes
connected to the garment that can solve the drawbacks mentioned
above.
[0012] This result has been achieved in accordance with the
invention by adopting the idea of making a garment having the
characteristics described in the independent claims. Other features
are described in the dependent claims.
[0013] Among the advantages of the present invention can be listed
those described below.
[0014] The garment and the kit allow to perform continuously a
series of exercises in natural and spontaneous way; with the
present invention it is possible to adjust in easy and intuitive
way the force required for the execution of the exercises; in
addition, the garment can be worn even in non strictly sporting
field, i.e. it is not limited to be used in gyms and similar places
because it includes a pair of trousers of substantially "normal"
manufacture that can be used in a great variety of situations; in
other words, with the present invention it is possible to practice
in a continuous manner at all times of the day, without the
limitations usually determined by a purely sporting apparel; the
exercises allowed by the present invention are extremely effective
because they determine an alternation between the movement of
"push" exercised by the user and the "return" determined by the
elastic reaction of the bands that are part of the present system;
the proper foot contact with the ground is facilitated by the
lifting of the rear of the foot determined by the intervention of
elastic band that applies its reaction to the rear of the foot.
[0015] The garment and the kit also enable an extremely high number
of gymnastic and rehabilitation exercises.
[0016] The exercises can be performed may be very different among
them, affecting, with variable intensity, different parts of the
body, with different methods of approach to the exercise and,
consequently, with the ability to perform both workouts generic
type that aimed at specific targets, of sporty and/or of
rehabilitation type.
[0017] The garment and the kit have a structure of simple
construction, user friendly and of considerable strength, able to
maintain its characteristics unchanged even after prolonged
use.
[0018] As will be described in detail below, the present invention
constitutes a functional and integral element of the movement
without constituting a tool bulky or showy; in other words, with
the present invention it is possible to perform gymnastic and
rehabilitation exercises with a dynamic use of a garment capable to
effectively integrate the motorial requirements with an extremely
high fit, such as to allow the use of the garment in all
conditions.
[0019] These and other advantages and features of the present
invention will be best understood by anyone skilled in the art from
the following description and with the help of the attached
drawings given as a practical exemplification of the invention, but
not to be considered in a limiting sense, in which:
[0020] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a possible
embodiment of a gymnic garment in accordance with the present
invention worn by a user;
[0021] FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5 show the example of FIG. 1, which is
represented, respectively, in a front view, in a partial rear view
from the inside, in a partial rear view of the outer, in a rear
view;
[0022] FIGS. 6, 7 relate to particulars of the means for adjusting
the straps;
[0023] FIGS. 8, 9 are perspective views of a shoe of the invention,
represented in two possible embodiments;
[0024] FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 are schematic views relating to
manufacturing a sole for footwear in accordance with the invention
according to the embodiments of FIGS. 8 and 9;
[0025] FIG. 13 is a partial perspective view from the rear of
another possible embodiment of the invention, in which is visible a
trousers combined with a shoe;
[0026] FIGS. 14, 15 are partial perspective views from the rear
relative to the binding mode of the shoe to the trousers, according
to the example of FIG. 13;
[0027] FIGS. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 show the example of FIG. 13, which
is represented, respectively, in a rear view of only trousers (FIG.
16), in a perspective view from the rear of the trousers with the
shoe (FIG. 17), in a front view (FIG. 18) and rear view (19) of
only trousers, and in a view relevant to three particulars (FIG.
20), with a partial rear view of the outer (left in the drawing), a
partial view from the inside (at center), and a view relevant to
the composition of the elastic band (on right);
[0028] FIG. 21 is relative to a shoe used in accordance with the
example of FIG. 13, represented, respectively, in a rear view and a
side view;
[0029] FIGS. 22, 23 show another possible embodiment of a gymnic
garment in accordance with the present invention; in particular,
FIG. 22 is a front view and FIG. 23 is a rear view with an enlarged
particular; and
[0030] FIGS. 24, 25 show a further possible embodiment of a gymnic
garment in accordance with the present invention; in particular,
FIG. 24 is a front view and FIG. 25 is a rear view.
[0031] Referring initially to the example of the drawings of FIGS.
1-12, an exercise device or kit according to the invention (marked
with the reference 1 in the present description) is used to allow
the execution of exercises exploiting the elastic reaction of
extensible elements.
[0032] The extensible elements are constituted by a pair of elastic
elongate elements (for example bands or straps, or substantially
tubular elongated elements) (2), presenting a distal or bottom end
(20) and a proximal or upper end (21).
[0033] The kit (1) further comprises a garment worn by the user
comprising a pair of trousers (3) provided with a pair of channels
(32), extending along both legs of the trousers (3), in which are
inserted said elastic straps (2), and fastening means for
connecting said proximal end (21) of the straps (2) to the trousers
(3).
[0034] The gymnic device or kit (1) further comprises a pair of
shoes (4) provided with fastening means for said distal end (20) of
said elastic straps (2).
[0035] In particular, the adjustment means of the deformability of
said straps (2) are constituted by adjusting means (23) for
regulating the length of the portion of strap comprised between the
lower end (20), fixed to the shoe, and the upper end (21), attached
to the trousers at the waist.
[0036] In the illustrated example, the adjustment means (23) of the
length of the straps (2) comprise, for each side of the trousers, a
buckle that holds said upper end (21) of each strap (2).
[0037] It is particularly important the arrangement of channels
(32) with respect to the trousers (3). In fact, studies conducted
by the applicants have shown that the optimal path for said
channels is a kind of slight curve, starting from the external area
of the trousers leg, in correspondence of the hips, and which
extends towards the rear of the leg. With this arrangement of the
channels (32), the elastic reaction of the straps (2) does not
affect the fit of the garment and the correct execution of the
exercises. At the same time, the elastic straps can perform a
slight sliding inside the channels making even more effective the
execution of the exercises, without any prejudice to the
wearability of the garment.
[0038] In FIG. 3 is shown the channel (32) from the inside. The
channel (32) is internally delimited by fabric, for example of the
type used to line the pockets and/or in jersey or other convenient
type. In its upper portion, the channel (32) has an opening (30)
crossed by the strap (2), which protrudes from the channel (32)
inside of the trousers, as shown in the lower part of the
drawing.
[0039] The distal or bottom end (20) of the straps (2) is provided
with a closed ring (22) adapted to wrap a portion of the users
foot. The ring (22) can wrap the foot and it can be directly
inserted inside the shoe (4). Alternatively, the ring (22) can wrap
the foot indirectly, passing in a relative seat or groove (40)
provided in each of said footwear (4). The groove (40) may be part
of the sole (43) made of rubber or plastic material, defining a
rear opening of the same.
[0040] The action of the ring (22) is exerted on the rear part of
the foot; in practice, the elastic reaction provided by the straps
(2) determines and/or facilitates the lifting of the heel. The
lifting of the heel causes the proper contact of the foot with the
ground (with the area of the metatarsus). This feature has a great
importance in the use in the field of rehabilitation of the present
invention. Even people affected by movement deficits (such as, for
example, in the case of sclerosis) can walk with greater ease. In
other words, with the present invention, it is obtained a
facilitation in the lifting of the leg that determines, in
"automatic", a flexion of the leg and the consequent proper foot
contact with the ground, also thanks to the lifting of the
heel.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 9 the footwear (4) are provided with means
for locking the closed ring (22) adapted to prevent the
dissociation between said lower end (20) and the shoe (4). Such
means can be constituted by a collar (44) that wraps around the
back of the shoe (4). To fix the collar (44) to the shoe may be
provided snap fasteners, Velcro, or other releasable fastening
means.
[0042] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, the shoe can be provided
with a wedge (41) or similar filler element, adapted to be inserted
into the groove (40). The wedge (41) can be used to use the shoe
(4) when the shoes (4) are not worn with the trousers (3) to
constitute a pair of shoes for common use. The wedge (41) can also
be used to lock the ring (22) as an alternative of the collar
(44).
[0043] In accordance with the invention, in an embodiment which
does not require the use of "dedicated" shoes, a garment to allow
the execution of gymnastic exercises exploiting the elastic
reaction of extensible elements comprises: a pair of elastic straps
(2), having a distal or bottom end (20) and a proximal or upper end
(21); said lower end (20) being provided with a closed ring (22)
adapted to be fitted directly or indirectly on a portion of the
user's foot and a garment worn by the user comprising a pair of
trousers (3) provided with a pair of channels (32), extending along
both legs of the trousers (3), in which are inserted the said
elastic straps (2), and fastening means for said proximal end (21)
of the straps (2) to the trousers (3).
[0044] For the realization of trousers (3) can be used woven
fabrics of a known type, for example cotton or other fibers, and in
particular of type jeans, also elasticized. The trousers will be
equipped with suitable reinforcing elements (33) such as, for
example, reinforced seams, bar tacks, etc. In the drawings,
different types of reinforcement are marked with the reference
(33).
[0045] For the straps (2) good results have been obtained with
rubber bands or particularly elastic fabric.
[0046] The shoes (4) are preferably of sporty type, with the sole
(43) of plastic, rubber, etc.
[0047] In FIGS. 13-21 is represented another possible embodiment of
the invention, for which the same references have been used to
indicate corresponding parts. Compared to the example previously
described, are different, among other things, the material used for
the trousers (3) (which in this case is preferably elastically
yielding, for example, Lycra) and the means of fixing means to
footwear (4); means which comprise snap fasteners (43), with a part
(43a) fixed to the distal part (20) of the strap (2) and the other
part (43b) fixed to the shoe (4) in correspondence of the rear part
of the foot, above the heel. This particular means of association
between shoes (4) and straps (2) is extremely effective from the
functional point of view, both for the movement of the user, both
for ease of fastening.
[0048] In fact, the positioning in the back of the foot determines
a great facilitation of obtaining correct positioning of the foot
in the contact phase on the ground. With the present invention, the
elastic reaction provided by the straps (2) determines and/or
facilitates the lifting of the heel. This feature has a great
importance in the use of the present invention in the field of
rehabilitation. Even people affected by motor deficits (such as,
for example, in the case of sclerosis) can walk with greater ease.
In other words, with the present invention it is obtained a
facilitation in the lifting of the leg that determines, as
expressed above, the leg flexion and the consequent proper foot
support, also thanks to the lifting of the heel.
[0049] The trousers (3) shown in FIGS. 13-21 is provided with a
drawstring closure (35) and loops (34) of considerable size, i.e.
able to accommodate for long portions the belt (31). The belt (31)
is provided with a buckle (37). On the belt (31), on the rear and
in correspondence of the hips, are fit two loops (36) that support
the buckles (23) which allow the adjustment of the length of the
straps (2). A link is thereby realized between the straps (which,
at the bottom, are attached to the footwear) and the belt.
[0050] Even in this case, the extensible elements are constituted
by a pair of elastic straps (2), presenting a distal or bottom end
(20) and a proximal or upper end (21). In particular, as best seen
in FIG. 21, the strap (2) may comprise the distal end (20) and
proximal end (21) in non-elastic tape, and the central part (24) of
elastic material. This particular configuration allows to obtain a
considerable strength in the end zones, which are exposed, and a
softness in the central zone (24), that remains inside the channel
(32).
[0051] Even in this case the trajectory of the channels (32) with
respect to the trousers (3) is a kind of slight curve, starting
from the external area of the pant trousers, in correspondence of
the sides, and which extends towards the rear of the leg. With this
arrangement of the channels (32), the elastic reaction of the
straps (2) does not affect the fit of the garment and the correct
execution of the exercises. At the same time, the elastic straps
can perform a slight sliding inside the channels making even more
effective the execution of the exercises, without any prejudice to
the wearability of the garment.
[0052] FIGS. 22, 23 show another possible embodiment of a gymnic
garment in accordance with the present invention; in particular,
FIG. 22 is a front view and FIG. 23 is a rear view with an enlarged
particular; and
[0053] FIGS. 24, 25 show a further possible embodiment of a gymnic
garment in accordance with the present invention; in particular,
FIG. 24 is a front view and FIG. 25 is a rear view.
[0054] In FIGS. 22, 23 is represented another possible embodiment
of the invention, for which the same references have been used to
indicate corresponding parts. In this case, the material used for
the trousers (3) is preferably elastically yielding, for example,
Lycra or similar fabrics, in order to realize tracksuit trousers
(sweatpants).
[0055] In this example, each of said channels (32) extends, from
top to bottom of the trousers, according to a curved path that
starts from the external area of the trousers leg, in
correspondence of the sides, and that extends towards the rear area
of the leg. In practice, each channel starts in correspondence of
the sides or hips and finishes in correspondence of the rear part
of the leg. The path is substantially similar to the path of the
previous described examples but, in this case, the channel is
substantially lambda-shaped, being formed by a double channel. The
upper part (32a) of the double channel is formed by two parallel
channels and the lower part is formed by two channels (32b, 32c)
which (like a lambda lowercase letter) are separated and end in
correspondence of the loop (22) which defines the distal part of
the trousers.
[0056] In this example, the elastic element (2) has a tubular
structure and it can have a diameter of about 3-5 mm and the
relevant adjustment means (23) are correspondently realized. In
fact, as better shown in the enlarged particular, the means for
regulating the deformability of the straps (2) are constituted by
adjusting means (23) for regulating the length of the portion of
the acting elastic element (2) and consequently the elastic
reaction offered to the user.
[0057] In particular, the adjusting means (23) comprises, for each
elastic element (2), a locking spring lace device (230) which is
fitted on the loop (200) formed by the double elastic element
protruding trough two holes (232) of two connecting plates (231)
disposed on the waist zone of the trousers (3). The numeral (31a)
marks the waistband of the trousers in FIGS. 22 and 23.
[0058] The lambda-shape of the channel (32) determines a very
correct reaction because the two lower ends (32b, 32c) work on the
two sides of the foot, with an equilibrate division of forces.
[0059] The plates (231) are in a material which allows the use of
the trousers without rigidity. A possible material is fabric.
[0060] The connection between the elastic element (2) and the back
of the foot and the equilibrium between the two lateral sides of
the foot determine a great facilitation for obtaining correct
positioning of the foot in the contact phase on the ground. With
the present invention, the elastic reaction provided by the straps
(2) determines and/or facilitates the lifting of the heel, with the
advantages cited above.
[0061] The advantages of an equilibrated division of the forces is
provided also by the trousers shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. In these
figures is represented a further embodiment of the invention, for
which the same references have been used to indicate corresponding
parts. In this case, the material used for the trousers (3) is the
fabric normally used for trouser of jeans type, for example,
elasticized cotton or similar fabrics.
[0062] Also in this example each of said channels (32) extends,
from top to bottom of the trousers, according to a curved path like
a lambda lowercase letter.
[0063] In this example, the elastic element (2) can have a tubular
structure, but the trousers are not provided with adjustment means
(23). The elastic elements (or the elastic straps) in this case can
be pre-loaded according to a prefixed ratio. Anyway, the
lambda-shape of the channel (32) determines a very correct reaction
because the two lower ends (32b, 32c) work on the two sides of the
foot, with an equilibrate division of forces, ad in the previous
example of FIGS. 22 and 23.
[0064] The details of execution may vary in any equivalent way as
in the shape, dimensions, elements disposition, nature of the
materials used, without leaving the scope of the adopted solution
and thus remaining within the limits of the protection granted by
this patent. Furthermore, the details of execution may vary in any
equivalent way as in the shape, dimensions, elements disposition,
nature of the materials used, without departing from the idea of
solution adopted and therefore remaining within the limits of the
protection granted by this patent.
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