Bullet resistant vest and vest cover
Patent 5398340 Issued on March 21, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 5, 2013. 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.
May 5, 2013. 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.Patent References 1246274 1998085 2671222 2790973 3292181 3696439 3771171 Hold-down device for shirts and the like Garment Undergarment InventorApplicationNo. 058985 filed on 05/05/1993US Classes:2/2.5, Penetration resistant2/102, Vests2/117, With garment supporters2/919Lower torso and leg encircling (e.g., skirts, trousers, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Crowder, Clifford D.Assistant: Lewis, Paul C. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF41H 001/02AbstractA bullet resistent vest is provided with a shell that is further provided with a lower garment portion to elastically retain the front center and back center of the shell in position at the front and back centers, respectively, of the waistline of the wearer of the vest. An elastic waistband of the lower garment connects the front and back parts of the vest shell together in a first path around the wearer's waist and a crotch section of the lower garment connects the parts together in a second path between the wearer's legs. The lower garment disconnects in two areas: one preferably from the shell at the front center of the waistband, another either from the shell at the back center of the waistband or to interrupt the continuous waistband itself, preferably on each of its sides.Other References
Field of SearchHaving garment fastenerGarment supporting Penetration resistant GUARD OR PROTECTOR HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER Back and chest protectors Shoulder and back Supporters and protectors Open or openable crotch Particular to male Particular to female Waist or shirt supported With garment supporters Men's outer garments Lower torso and leg encircling (e.g., skirts, trousers, etc.) GARMENT SUPPORTER OR RETAINER HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER Vests | |
