Expandable backpack for encapsulated chemical protection suit
US6088833A · kind A · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S2/901
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward protective garments which include an expandable backpack portion located on the back area of the garment. The backpack portion includes at least one pair of left and right generally vertical pleats. As a result of the incorporation of the pair of left and right generally vertical pleats, the backpack portion has the ability to expand to receive life support or other equipment worn on the back of a wearer of the protective garment.
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