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Weight Distribution and Support Device and System for Armor Vests

a technology of armor vests and support devices, applied in the field of body armor, can solve problems such as neck, shoulder, back injury, and discomfort, and achieve the effect of maintaining the weight of the armor vest and preventing excessive strap slippag

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-26
CENT LAKE ARMOR EXPRESS
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[0021]In an embodiment, the straps may have locks comprising strap or other material that functions to stop excessive slippage of the straps through strap lock sleeves attached to the back portion of the armor vest.
[0022]The armor vest harness provides an ergonomic, safety, and venting function to maintain the weight of the armor vest off of the shoulders of a wearer of the armor vest.

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While there are clear advantages to wearing body armor in armor vests, the armor vest may cause discomfort and even neck, shoulder, and back injury due to its weight.

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[0039]Understanding of the present invention will be facilitated by consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments of the present invention taken in conjunction with particular embodiments as described in the accompanying written description and the figures. It is to be understood that the figures and descriptions of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements that are relevant for a clear understanding of the present invention.

[0040]Referring generally now to FIGS. 1-16 in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the several views thereof, an armor vest support device and system is provided according to the present invention. The armor vest support device and system comprises back brace 310, belt 400, and strap support 500 for distributing the weight of an armor vest 300 away from, and from bearing down on, the shoulders of wearer 1001, as shown throughout various views in the figures.

[0041]Back brace 310 in relation t...

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Abstract

A load bearing weight distribution device is provided. The device comprises a flexible, yet rigid, back brace, a waist belt, wherein the waist belt is connected through a housing to back brace, and a vertical and circumferential tensioning mechanism. The back brace comprises flexible body with arms. The vertical and circumferential tensioning mechanism comprises a first securement strap and a second securement strap. The load bearing weight distribution device is designed for use with armor vests and other similar devices. First and second securement straps connect upper front portion of the armor vest through first and second channels and first and second rings, respectively, of the back portion and through first and second passages of the armor vest, respectively, for attachment to a securement device positioned on a lower front portion of the armor vest.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 199,933 entitled, “Armor Vest Harness and System” filed Nov. 20, 2008, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates generally to body armor and specifically to devices and systems for supporting the weight of an armor vest by distributing the weight of the armor vest and plates off of the shoulders, neck, and back to at least the hips of a wearer of the armor vest.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Military and police use many different types and styles of body armor systems. The mainstay armor vest serves as a primary feature of most body armor systems. The armor vest is worn to provide ballistic and fragmentation protection to the wearer of the vest. The armor vest, which is worn around the torso and over the shoulders, houses armor plates, ballistic packs, and other forms of soft armor prot...

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IPC IPC(8): F41H1/02
CPCF41H1/02A41D2400/48
Inventor HERBENER, DAVID E.WALL, ANDREW G.MASSAM, JOSEPH D.LYNCH, KAILYN N.FICKER, JOHN F.JOSEPH, KANIYANDHRAT A.PAYNE, JEFFREY D.
Owner CENT LAKE ARMOR EXPRESS