Abdominal support belt

Abstract

The present application discloses an abdominal support belt, comprising: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn; and a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; wherein at least one of the waist support portion or the lower abdominal support portion is at least partially formed from a sheet material comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An abdominal support belt, comprising:
 a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user; and   a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn;   wherein at least one of the waist support portion or the lower abdominal support portion is at least partially formed from a sheet material comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.   
     
     
         2 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , further comprising an upper abdominal support portion configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel when worn. 
     
     
         3 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 2 , wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are integrally formed as a single piece. 
     
     
         4 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 2 , wherein the upper abdominal support portion is detachably connected to the waist support portion. 
     
     
         5 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 2 , wherein the upper abdominal support portion is detachably connected to the lower abdominal support portion. 
     
     
         6 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 2 , wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are cut from a same sheet material. 
     
     
         7 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 2 , wherein the upper abdominal support portion comprises a left strap and a right strap detachably connected to each other, and the left strap and the right strap are configured to extend from the waist support portion to a front side of the user when worn. 
     
     
         8 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein the first lower edge is configured to terminate at or below an iliac crest of the user's pelvis when worn. 
     
     
         9 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein the lower abdominal support portion is curved downwardly from a central region to opposing ends. 
     
     
         10 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein the second upper edge includes a notch configured to avoid the navel when worn. 
     
     
         11 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer comprises, layered in order from an inner side to an outer side: a first adhesive layer, a cushioning layer, a second adhesive layer, a breathable layer, and a third adhesive layer. 
     
     
         12 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 11 , wherein the first adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer, and the third adhesive layer are adhesive coatings. 
     
     
         13 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 11 , wherein the cushioning layer comprises a sponge layer. 
     
     
         14 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 11 , wherein the breathable layer comprises a mesh fabric. 
     
     
         15 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein the first lower edge of the waist support portion is linear at least at a portion corresponding to the user's back when worn. 
     
     
         16 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein the first lower edge slopes downwardly toward the junction. 
     
     
         17 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the abdominal support belt is provided with ventilation apertures. 
     
     
         18 . An abdominal support belt, comprising:
 a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user;   a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; and   an upper abdominal support portion configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel when worn;   wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are integrally formed as a single piece.   
     
     
         19 . The abdominal support belt of  claim 18 , wherein the upper abdominal support portion comprises a left strap and a right strap detachably connected to each other, and the left strap and the right strap are configured to extend from the waist support portion to a front side of the user when worn. 
     
     
         20 . An abdominal support belt, comprising:
 a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn;   a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn;   and an upper abdominal support portion configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel when worn; wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are cut from a same sheet material.