Side armor protection
US7266850B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H1/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the invention, a modular apparatus for carrying armor is provided by utilizing an armor carrier configured for receiving various types of armor, such as an armor plate or soft body armor; a coupling device coupled with the armor carrier and configured for coupling the armor carrier with an article of clothing; wherein the armor carrier is configured as a modular unit so as to permit removal and recoupling of the armor carrier with the article of clothing in multiple positions as desired by the user.
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