Exercise apparel and weight packets

Patent 5144694 Issued on September 8, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date:

March 9, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Explore Incorporated

Application

No. 666525 filed on 03/09/1991

US Classes:

2/69, BODY GARMENTS2/102, Vests2/170, Wristlets2/227, Trousers or overalls2/228, Knee length2/238, Trunks2/311, Torso or limb encircling2/338, Belt, strap, or strip constructions482/105Weight worn on body of user

Examiners

Primary: Schroeder, Werner H.
Assistant: Hale, Gloria M.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Spensley Horn Jubas & Lubitz

International Class

A41D 001/08

Abstract

Exercise or physical therapy apparel including a vest, pants, spine strap, belt, wrist bands, ankle bands and weight packets. The vest and the pants are each provided with structure for holding at least one weight packet. The weight packets include plural rows and plural columns of weight members adjacent a layer of padding inside of a cloth pouch.