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Ergonomic straps for body armor vests

a technology of ergonomic straps and body armor, which is applied in the field of ergonomic straps for body armor vests, can solve the problems of limiting straps that are not breathable, and the shape of straps that do not ergonomically conform to the shape of human bodies, so as to increase the comfort of wearers, increase the mobility of wearers, and improve the effect of mobility

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-01-20
SURVIVAL ARMOR
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides straps for body armor vests that are ergonomically shaped, breathable, and increase the mobility and comfort of the wearer. The straps allow for a greater range of motion and quick release of the body armor vest. The Y-shaped straps have multiple attachment points and may be adapted to different body types. Overall, the straps improve the functionality and comfort of body armor vests."

Problems solved by technology

These straps are not stretchable and do not provide any give in the vest and thus, can limit the mobility of a wearer.
Although there are currently straps constructed out of material having elastomeric qualities, such straps are not breathable and the shapes of the straps do not ergonomically conform to the shape of a human body.

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[0019]For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered accessories in the drawings is as follows:

1.shoulder strap2.shoulder strap end3.inner surface4.outer surface5.attachment points6.fastening means7.curved middle portion8.side strap9.single end10.double end11.body armor vest12.front panel13.rear panel

[0020]With reference to FIG. 1, a planar view of an inner surface 3 of a shoulder strap 1 of the present invention is shown. The shoulder strap 1 is preferably made out of a breathable pliable material having elastomeric qualities, such as neoprene. The shoulder strap 1 has two ends 2, an inner surface 3 and an outer surface 4. Attachment points 5 are located on the ends 2 of the shoulder strap 1. A fastening means 6, such as a hook and loop fastener, is located on an inner surface 3 of the shoulder strap 1 at the attachment points 5. A pair of shoulder straps 1 are worn over a wearer's shoulders and attach to a front panel and a r...

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Abstract

Shoulder straps (2) and side straps (8) for securing a body armor vest (1) to the torso of a wearer. The shoulder straps and side straps are constructed out of a breathable pliable material having elastomeric qualities and shaped to ergonomically conform to the shape of a human body. The shoulder straps go over a wearer's shoulders and have curved middle portions (7) to conform around a wearer's neck. The side straps go around the sides of a wearer's torso. The side straps are substantially Y-shaped having and have curved middle portions to provide additional comfort to a wearer. The side straps are also reversible so that a wearer may have a single end (9) attached to a front panel (12) of the body armor vest and a double end (10) attached to a rear panel (13) of the vest or vice-versa depending on the wearer's preference and body type.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to body armor vests and more particularly, straps for securing a body armor vest around a torso of a wearer that are breathable and ergonomically shaped to increase the comfort and mobility of a wearer.[0002]Body armor, such as concealable bullet proof vests, are used by police, security workers, and military personnel for personal protection from gun shots, stabbing, and so forth. It is important that body armor provide the maximum amount of coverage possible on a wearer's body while not inhibiting the movement of the wearer. It is also important that body armor is as comfortable as possible to wear. Currently, bullet proof vests have a front section and a back section secured to a user's torso with strait nylon straps attached to the vest with clips and / or hook and loop fasteners. These straps are not stretchable and do not provide any give in the vest and thus, can limit the mobility of a wearer. Although there are currently...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41F15/00
CPCA45F3/14
Inventor MUELLER, KENNETH W.
Owner SURVIVAL ARMOR