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Ballistic resistant groin protector

US9383171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2013
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D13/0525
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ballistic resistant groin protector is provided. The groin protector includes a groin panel and a deployable groin wrap. The groin panel can be suspended from clothing or equipment to protect a wearer's anterior pelvic region from ballistic impact. The groin wrap is moveable from a stowed position adjacent the anterior pelvic region to a deployed position between the wearer's legs and adjacent a posterior pelvic region. One or more fasteners secure the groin wrap to the wearer's clothing or equipment to maintain the groin wrap in the deployed position. Optional left and right femoral protective portions extend downwardly from the groin wrap to protect the wearer's medial thigh regions against ballistic injury in the deployed position.

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