Plate carrier absorption of shock from movement of wearer
US11243050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H5/013
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A plate carrier (such as a vest) is provided having shock absorption capabilities for absorbing shock in response to movement of a plate within the carrier resulting from movement of the wearer. The plate carrier can include a cradle that supports the plate within a pocket from underneath. Stretchable material may be incorporated into the cradle to provide shock absorption. For example, the cradle may include a limit strap hanging to form a first loop and a shock-absorption strap hanging to form a second loop spaced above the first loop. The shock-absorption strap may be formed from a material more stretchable than the limit strap, for example, so that the limit strap provides a limit of plate deflection and shock absorption provided.
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