Protective body armor garment shell
US5073985A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H1/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protective body armor garment shell is disclosed which has a front panel and a back panel made of a lightweight material and having features simulating a uniform shirt such that the garment shell can be worn over or in place of a standard uniform shirt and maintain a professional appearance while concealing the fact that body armor is being worn. The back panel is attached to the body utilizing a belt which firmly retains the garment to the body even when the front panel is loosely draped across the chest. The drapable feature allows a person wearing the garment to loosen the front panel to provide ventilation while maintaining the garment on the body, to maximize comfort.
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