One-piece work clothes with multiple safety ring sleeves with elastic pipe openings

Abstract

A protective one-piece work garment (10) suitable for use on a body harness (50) having a plurality of safety rings (51, 52, 53), a person wearing the body harness for supporting the person during activity or in the event of a fall of the person, the protective one-piece work garment having a main body portion having a plurality of safety rings (51, 52, 53), the safety rings (51, 52, 53) being attached to the body harness for supporting the person during activity or in the event of a fall of the person, the safety rings (51, 52, 53) having a plurality of safety rings (51, 52, 53), the safety rings (51, 52, 53). The invention relates to a safety strap for a human body, comprising a main body part having a plurality of openings for the limbs of the human body, in addition to associated sleeves for receiving the arms and legs of the human body, a plurality of safety ring openings wherein each safety ring opening is provided with a safety ring sleeve (25, 26, 27) for receiving a safety ring attached to the body harness, each safety ring sleeve further ends with an elastic orifice.

Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a protective jumpsuit adapted for use with a body harness, which a person wears in order to be assisted or supported by one or more lines or ropes attached to the body harness during an activity or if the person falls, wherein the body harness has a plurality of safety loops adapted for attaching the body harness to the plurality of lines or ropes, wherein the jumpsuit is provided with a plurality of protective sleeves specially designed to allow the safety loops attached to the body harness to be used in the external environment of the jumpsuit and held in place by a elasticized cuff at the end of each protective sleeve, such that the safety loops can be used to attach to the safety lines or safety ropes while protecting the harness straps and the wearer from the environment.

[0002] Representative publications include U.S. Patent No. 5,548,842 to Wiseman and U.S. Patent No. 11,103,017 to Samaniego et al.

[0003] Body harnesses with a single attachment loop on the back are commonly used to support the body during a fall and after the fall has stopped. However, a person during a recreational activity or a worker during work (person, worker, and wearer are used interchangeably herein) can face a variety of situations that require external support, and there are a variety of types of body harnesses for these situations. For example, there are body harnesses with attachment loops located on the front that are designed for use with a variety of fall arrest systems to suspend or lower the wearer from a height, or to be used while the wearer is climbing. There are body harnesses with attachment loops in the shoulder area that are designed to support the wearer in locations where the wearer’s profile is reduced during passage through a restricted access area, such as when a person is hoisted upward through a vertical passage. In addition, there are body harnesses with attachment loops at the waist area that are designed to horizontally position and / or stabilize the person.

[0004] A person can wear a body harness having multiple attachment loops in various locations, allowing the person to be attached with multiple safety lines or safety cords for multiple types of support. For example, a person can need to wear a body harness that is attached to a first safety line in the back for emergency fall support, a second safety line in the front for vertical movement, with two additional safety lines attached at the hips in opposition for horizontal positioning. Additionally, a worker can also need a protective garment to protect the worker from hazards in the environment. It is not desirable to wear a body harness over a protective garment, as body harnesses are typically more expensive than protective garments, and a body harness can be damaged with each successive exposure to a hazardous or dirty environment. Thus, it is desirable that the body harness straps not be exposed to the hazardous or dirty environment, particularly the straps of the body harness that attach the safety loops to the harness. Therefore, what is needed is a protective garment, particularly a jumpsuit, that can be worn over a body harness that not only protects the worker, but also protects the body harness straps from any hazards or particulates outside the jumpsuit. SUMMARY

[0005] The present invention relates to a protective jumpsuit adapted for use on a body harness worn by a person for support of the person with safety lines or safety cords attached to the body harness during an activity or if the person falls,

[0006] wherein the body harness has a plurality of safety loops adapted for attachment of the body harness to a plurality of lines or cords, the body harness having an upper front region worn on an upper front of the body, a back region worn on a back of the body, and a hip- waist region worn in a hip or waist region of the body;

[0007] The jumpsuit has an inner surface for facing the body harness when worn by the person on the body harness, and the jumpsuit has an outer surface for facing an external environment; the jumpsuit further has a front side and a back side;

[0008] The jumpsuit further has a main body portion for covering a torso of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit; the main body portion has at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit and a collar opening for a head and neck of the person;

[0009] The main body portion has a plurality of openings for limbs of the person, including a first opening ending in a first sleeve for receiving a portion of a right arm of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, and a second opening ending in a second sleeve for receiving a portion of a left arm of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, wherein each of the sleeves further has an opening for a wrist and hand of the person;

[0010] The body portion further has a third opening ending in a first leg tube for receiving a part of a right leg of the person when wearing the coverall, and a fourth opening ending in a second leg tube for receiving a part of a left leg of the person when wearing the coverall, wherein each of the leg tubes further has an opening for an ankle and a foot of the person;

[0011] wherein the body portion additionally has a plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, each safety loop sleeve further ends in an elasticized cuff,

[0012] The invention further relates to a protective coverall adapted for use on a body harness worn by a person for being supported by a safety line or safety rope attached to the body harness during an activity or in case of a fall of the person,

[0013] wherein the body harness has a plurality of safety loops adapted for attaching the body harness to a plurality of lines or ropes, the body harness has an upper front region to be worn on an upper front part of the body, a back region to be worn on a back part of the body, and a hip- waist region to be worn in a hip or waist region of the body;

[0014] The coverall has an inner surface facing the body harness when worn by the person on the body harness, and the coverall has an outer surface facing an external environment;

[0015] The coverall further has a body portion for covering a torso of the person when wearing the coverall, the body portion has at least one torso opening for wearing the coverall and a collar opening for a head and a neck of the person;

[0016] The body portion has a plurality of openings for limbs of the person, including a first opening ending in a first sleeve tube for receiving a part of a right arm of the person when wearing the coverall, and a second opening ending in a second sleeve tube for receiving a part of a left arm of the person when wearing the coverall, wherein each of the sleeve tubes further has an opening for a wrist and a hand of the person;

[0017] The body portion further has a third opening ending in a first leg tube for receiving a part of a right leg of the person when wearing the coverall, and a fourth opening ending in a second leg tube for receiving a part of a left leg of the person when wearing the coverall, wherein each of the leg tubes further has an opening for an ankle and a foot of the person;

[0018] wherein the main body portion additionally has a plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, each safety loop sleeve further ending in an elasticized mouth,

[0019] wherein the plurality of safety loop openings comprises

[0020] i) a back loop opening having a back safety loop sleeve for receiving a back safety loop attached to a back region of the body harness,

[0021] ii) a front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to an upper front region of the body harness,

[0022] iii) a first hip-waist safety loop opening having a first hip or waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a first hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of the body harness, and

[0023] iv) a second hip-waist safety loop opening having a first hip or waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a second hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of the body harness,

[0024] wherein the first hip-waist safety loop opening and the second hip-waist safety loop opening and the first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and the second hip or waist safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned on the main body portion in the hip or waist region of the coverall. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is an illustration of a front view and a back view of one embodiment of a protective coverall having a collar opening and a plurality of safety loop sleeves, wherein each safety loop sleeve further has an elasticized mouth. This particular embodiment has a total of four safety loop sleeves (as can be seen in the several drawings, the safety loop sleeves (and openings) on the side of the coverall are visible in both the front view and the back view).

[0026] Figure 2 is an illustration of a front view and a back view of one embodiment of a protective coverall having a collar opening and a plurality of safety loop sleeves, wherein each safety loop sleeve further has an elasticized mouth. This particular embodiment has a total of four safety loop sleeves (as can be seen in the several drawings, the safety loop sleeves (and openings) on the side of the coverall are visible in both the front view and the back view).

[0027] Figure 3A and Figure 3BAssembly and overall appearance of one embodiment of a safety loop sleeve, which is conical or tapered, respectively, comprising two sleeve layers, and a gusseted cuff, which comprises an elastic band enclosed by the two sleeve layers, wherein the widest opening of the conical sleeve is intended to be attached to the jumpsuit body portion at the safety loop opening, and the narrowest opening of the conical sleeve is the gusseted cuff.

[0028] Figure 4A Illustration of one embodiment of a type of safety loop with a loop attachment section and an attachment handle, shown attached to a strap from a safety harness (harness not shown).

[0029] Figure 4B Illustration of one embodiment of a combination of a safety loop and a safety loop sleeve ending in a gusseted cuff; the gusseted cuff has dimensions compatible with the safety loop so that the gusseted cuff can be inflated to allow the safety loop to extend through the cuff, or partially extend through the cuff so that the loop attachment section of the safety loop is in the external environment of the jumpsuit, and the cuff holds the safety loop through the attachment handle, thereby covering and protecting the attachment strap connected to the safety harness from the external environment.

[0030] Figure 5 Photo showing front and back views of a body harness with four safety loops, one safety loop in the upper back, one safety loop in the upper front, and two opposing safety loops symmetrically distributed in the waist-hip.

[0031] Figure 6 Illustration of a front view of one embodiment of a type of body harness with a safety loop in the upper front area of the harness, a safety loop in the upper back of the harness (not clearly shown, but the attachment rivet is visible from this view), two opposing hip safety loops at the hip-waist of the harness, and one central front waist safety loop between the two opposing hip safety loops.

[0032] Figure 7 Photo of a front view of one embodiment of a type of body harness with two safety loops symmetrically distributed in the upper front area of the harness and a safety loop in the upper back area of the harness (not shown in this view).

[0033] Figure 8is a photograph of a front view of one embodiment of a type of body harness generally suitable for use as a vertical extraction harness or for use in confined spaces, having two safety loops symmetrically distributed on the straps at the top of the shoulders. In addition, the harness has a third safety loop at the central waist area of the front, and a fourth safety loop at the upper back of the harness, partially obscured by the harness strap.

[0034] Figure 9 is a photograph of a back view of another embodiment of a type of body harness generally suitable for use as a vertical extraction harness or for use in confined spaces, having two safety loops symmetrically distributed on the straps at the top of the shoulders, and a third safety loop positioned between those two loops at the upper back. In addition, the harness has a third safety loop at the central waist area of the back.

[0035] Figure 10 and Figure 11 are illustrations of front and back expanded or assembled views of a protective jumpsuit embodiment, having a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, showing a total of four oval safety loop openings and attachment of the widest opening of each conical safety loop sleeve to those safety loop openings; each safety loop sleeve further ending in an elasticized cuff.

[0036] Figure 12A and Figure 13A are illustrations of the orientation of five oval safety loop openings of a protective jumpsuit having a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, front and back views.

[0037] Figure 12B and Figure 13B are illustrations of a front view and a back view of an embodiment of a protective jumpsuit having a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, wherein, Figure 12A and Figure 13A each of the five oval safety loop openings are provided with a safety loop sleeve having an elasticized cuff.

[0038] Figure 14A and Figure 15A are illustrations of the orientation of six oval safety loop openings of a protective jumpsuit having a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, front and back views.

[0039] Figure 14B and Figure 15B are illustrations of a front view and a back view of an embodiment of a protective jumpsuit having a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, wherein, Figure 14A and Figure 15A each of the six oval safety loop openings are provided with a safety loop sleeve having an elasticized cuff.

[0040] Figure 16A and Figure 17A are pictorial representations of the orientation of seven elliptical safety loop openings of a front view and a back view, respectively, of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline.

[0041] Figure 16B and Figure 17B are pictorial representations of a front view and a back view, respectively, of an embodiment of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, wherein, Figure 16A and Figure 17A each of the seven elliptical safety loop openings are provided with a safety loop sleeve having an elasticized mouth.

[0042] Figure 18A and Figure 18B are pictorial representations of a front view and a back view, respectively, of a jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, showing a total of four conical or cone-shaped safety loop sleeves; each safety loop sleeve further ending in an elasticized mouth, wherein one of the safety loop sleeves is positioned in the central front of the body portion of the jumpsuit, wherein the vertical opening with fastener and the flap are both horizontally offset from the vertical centerline of the body portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The present invention relates to a protective jumpsuit adapted for use with a body harness worn by a person in order to support the person during an activity or if the person falls with a safety line or safety rope attached to the body harness. The jumpsuit is adapted for use with a body harness having a plurality of safety loops adapted for attaching the body harness to a plurality of lines or ropes. The body harness typically has an upper front region worn on the upper front of the body, a back region worn on the back of the body, and a hip- waist region worn in the hip or waist region of the body.

[0044] "Body harness" preferably means a body harness known in the art as a full body harness, formed by a series of straps or other restraining devices that encircle or partially encircle the torso of the body and can extend down to the thighs. Typically, this type of harness has some combination of over-the-shoulder straps, chest straps, back straps, and waist straps attached by various buckles to secure the harness in place on the torso. The body harness additionally has a plurality of safety loops attached to (or available for) the outer surface of the body harness to attach to lines or ropes. Some exemplary types of body harnesses are shown in Figures 5 to 9 .

[0045] Figure 5is a photograph of a four-point body harness 50 on a mannequin; that is, the body harness has four safety loops, one safety loop 51 located on the upper back, one safety loop 52 located on the upper front, and two opposing safety loops 53 symmetrically distributed on the waist (essentially distributed on either hip).

[0046] As used herein, the regions of "upper back" and "upper front" (for the location of features of a body harness or protective jumpsuit) preferably mean the regions that include or cover, respectively, the back or front of the torso or body portion, having a lower horizontal boundary that is approximately central to the torso or body portion and extending upwardly to the top of the shoulder as an upper horizontal boundary. In addition, as used herein, features at the "top of the shoulder" are considered part of the upper front of the body harness or protective jumpsuit. In addition, for purposes herein, the lower horizontal boundary of the upper front or upper back includes the horizontal center of the front or back of the torso or body portion. The "upper back" and "upper front" preferably vertically bound the jumpsuit at the sides where the back of the jumpsuit meets the front of the jumpsuit below the arms, and preferably, this meeting point is a vertical line drawn through the center of the arm sleeve on each side of the main body portion.

[0047] The region referred to herein as the "hip-waist" region is considered to be the hip region or the waist region or both of the body harness or protective jumpsuit. In addition, the "hip-waist region" (for the location of features of a body harness or protective jumpsuit) preferably means to include the torso or body portion (in the front, back or side of the body harness or protective jumpsuit) having an upper horizontal boundary that is approximately central to the torso or body portion and extending downwardly to at least the top of the leg or pant leg of the jumpsuit, and the hip-waist region can include a region that includes a portion of the thigh or an upper portion of the pant leg covering the thigh. In addition, for purposes herein, the upper horizontal boundary of the hip-waist region does not include the horizontal center of the front, back or side of the torso or body portion. In addition, a "hip loop" from a body harness can be positioned at waist height, hip height, or even slightly lower on the thigh at the side of the torso or body portion.

[0048] As used herein, features on a jumpsuit are considered to be vertically oriented if they are parallel to a vertical line that would normally be drawn from the head to the toes while the jumpsuit is worn by a standing person. Features on a jumpsuit are considered to be horizontally oriented if they are perpendicular to a vertical line. That is, as used herein, the orientations "vertical" and "horizontal" relate to the jumpsuit as seen when worn by a standing person, as Figure 1Line 7 is a seam considered to be vertically oriented, and lines 3 and 4 are seams considered to be horizontally oriented. The body portion of the jumpsuit is preferably longer in the vertical direction and shorter in the horizontal direction, and thus the body portion of the jumpsuit preferably has a longer vertical dimension and a shorter horizontal dimension.

[0049] Figure 6 is a front view of a version of a five-point body harness 60 having a safety loop 61 in the upper front region of the harness, a safety loop 62 (not clearly shown, but the attachment rivets are visible from this view) in the upper back of the harness, two opposing hip safety loops 63 at the hip-lumbar region of the harness, and one central front lumbar safety loop 64 between the two opposing hip safety loops. The central front lumbar safety loop is positioned slightly higher on the torso than the two hip safety loops as shown; however, the loops can be positioned at the same height, essentially on the strip connecting the two hip loops.

[0050] Figure 7 is a front view of a version of a three-point body harness 70 having two safety loops 71 symmetrically distributed in the upper front region of the harness and one safety loop (not shown by this view) at the center of the upper back.

[0051] Figure 8 is a front view of another version of a four-point body harness 80 that is generally suitable for use as a vertical extraction harness or for use in confined spaces. This body harness has two safety loops 81 that are symmetrically distributed at the top of the shoulders. Thus, these two safety loops are considered to be part of the upper front of the harness and jumpsuit as defined herein. In addition, the harness has a third safety loop 82 at the central lumbar region of the front, and a fourth safety loop 83 (partially obscured by the harness strap) at the central upper back of the harness.

[0052] Figure 9 is a back view of a person wearing another embodiment of a multi-point body harness 90 that is generally suitable for use as a vertical extraction harness or for use in confined spaces, having two safety loops 91 symmetrically distributed at the top of the shoulders, and a third safety loop 92 positioned between those two loops at the upper back. In addition, the harness has a third safety loop 93 at the central lumbar region of the back.

[0053] While only a few body harness and safety loop positions are shown and described herein, it should be understood that body harnesses can have many different types with many different safety loop arrangements. Further, it should be understood that not all of the safety loops on a harness can be used at the same time. For example, a five-point harness can be used as a four-point harness if one of the safety loops is not attached to a line or cord.

[0054] As used herein, a safety loop is a piece that has a loop attachment section adapted to attach the piece to a line or safety cord and an attachment handle for securing the piece to a body harness. Typically, safety loops are made of a durable material such as metal. The most common type of safety loop is referred to as a D-ring because it has a D-shape, although other types of loop shapes are possible. Figure 4A An illustration of a D-ring safety loop is included. Safety loop 40 has loop attachment section 41 and attachment handle 42. As shown, the attachment handle of the safety loop is attached to strap 43 from a safety harness (harness not shown). It should be understood that while the safety loop attachment section shown in the figure is circular, the loop attachment section can have other shapes. Likewise, other types of attachment handles are possible.

[0055] The jumpsuit has an inner surface for facing the body harness when worn by the person; and the jumpsuit has an outer surface for facing an external environment. The jumpsuit further has a front side associated with a front portion of the person's body (and / or a front side of the body harness) and a back side associated with a back portion of the person's body (and / or a back side of the body harness).

[0056] The jumpsuit has a main body portion for covering a torso of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person; the main body portion has at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit and a collar for the person's head and neck. The at least one torso opening and the collar can be connected when the at least one torso opening is not closed. The main body portion further has a plurality of openings for the person's limbs, including a first opening ending in a first sleeve for receiving a portion of the person's right arm when the jumpsuit is worn by the person and a second opening ending in a second sleeve for receiving a portion of the person's left arm when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, wherein each of the sleeves further has an opening for the person's wrist and hand. The main body portion also has a third opening ending in a first pant leg for receiving a portion of the person's right leg when the jumpsuit is worn by the person and a fourth opening ending in a second pant leg for receiving a portion of the person's left leg when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, wherein each of the pant legs further has an opening for the person's ankle and foot.

[0057] The main body portion of the jumpsuit additionally has a plurality of safety loop openings, with each safety loop opening being provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to a body harness, with each safety loop sleeve further ending in a elasticized mouth. Each elasticized mouth has a size that is compatible with the size of a safety loop received in the safety loop sleeve, such that the elasticized mouth can expand to allow the safety loop to extend through the mouth, either partially or fully, to an external environment of the jumpsuit; and the elasticized mouth holds the safety loop in that position. Preferably, the safety loop is held by the elasticized mouth such that the entire loop attachment section is external to the jumpsuit and available for attachment to a line or safety rope, while the safety loop attachment handle remains internal to the jumpsuit, with the safety loop sleeve covering and protecting the harness strap that attaches the safety loop to the harness.

[0058] In some embodiments, the main body portion of the jumpsuit has a plurality of safety loop openings (with each safety loop opening being provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to a body harness) including a back loop opening having a back safety loop sleeve for receiving a back safety loop attached to a back region of a body harness, and a first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to an upper front region of a body harness.

[0059] In some embodiments, the main body portion of the jumpsuit has a plurality of safety loop openings (with each safety loop opening being provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to a body harness) and includes a first hip- waist (hip or waist) safety loop opening for receiving a first hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip- waist region of a body harness using a first hip or waist safety loop sleeve, and optionally, a second hip- waist safety loop opening for receiving a second hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip- waist region of a body harness using a second hip or waist safety loop sleeve.

[0060] Figure 1are illustrations of front and back views of one embodiment of a protective jumpsuit 10 having a collar opening 11 and a plurality of safety loop casings, wherein each safety loop casing further has a elasticized casing mouth as shown by the darkened area of the casing. This particular embodiment has a total of four safety loop casings, including a back safety loop casing 15, a first front safety loop casing 16, and a first hip or waist safety loop casing and a second hip or waist safety loop casing 17. As shown in this and other figures, the safety loop casings are drawn in either a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation for the jumpsuit when worn. It should be understood that these casings are not meant to be shown as rigid casings and are only shown in this manner to demonstrate the extended state when they are typically used with associated safety loops attached to a line or cord. For example, in Figure 1 the first front safety loop casing 16 is generally oriented vertically with the jumpsuit with the casing mouth facing upward, as the line attached to the safety loop in the casing is typically attached to a point above the wearer's body. Likewise, the first hip or waist safety loop casing and the second hip or waist safety loop casing 17 are generally oriented horizontally with the jumpsuit with the casing mouth extending laterally, as each line attached to the safety loops in these casings is typically attached to a point on opposite sides of the wearer's body. In practice, when not used with a safety loop, each casing would collapse or fall due to gravity, as allowed by the rigidity of the fabric.

[0061] The jumpsuit can have seams at which the protective fabric, which has been cut into a shape conducive to making the jumpsuit, is sewn together to form the jumpsuit. For example, Figure 1 Preferred horizontal seams across the front of the jumpsuit and preferred horizontal seams across the back of the jumpsuit are shown by horizontal solid lines 3 and 4, respectively. The vertical position of these horizontal seams can be moved up or down on the main body portion of the jumpsuit, closer to or further from the waistline of the jumpsuit, depending on the size of the jumpsuit. Preferably, however, these horizontal seams are positioned on the upper front and upper back of the jumpsuit. Figure 1 A preferred vertical seam on the back of the jumpsuit is also shown by vertical solid line 7, which extends downward from the collar opening of the jumpsuit to the crotch. Preferably, this vertical seam is positioned on the centerline of the jumpsuit on the main body portion.

[0062] In some embodiments, the collar opening of the main body portion of the protective jumpsuit ends in a hood for the head. Figure 2These are illustrations of front and rear views of one embodiment of a protective coverall 20, which has a hooded collar 21 and a plurality of safety loop sleeves, each of which further has an elastic opening as indicated by a darkened area of ​​the sleeve. This particular embodiment has a total of four safety loop sleeves, including a back safety loop sleeve 25, a first front safety loop sleeve 26, and a first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and a second hip or waist safety loop sleeve 27.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, if the protective coverall has a first hip or waist safety ring opening and a second hip or waist safety ring opening, then they and their associated safety ring sleeves can be symmetrically positioned in the hip or waist area of ​​the coverall, as shown in the figure, with safety ring sleeves on the opposite hip.

[0064] Preferably, the main body of the protective coverall has at least one safety ring opening, which has an annular, circular, or arcuate shape. In some embodiments, the arcuate safety ring opening has a main size or diameter of about 6.5 inches to 15 inches. In some other embodiments, the arcuate safety ring opening has a main size or diameter of about 6.5 inches to 9 inches.

[0065] In some preferred embodiments, the main body of the protective coverall has at least one safety ring opening, which has an elliptical shape. It is believed that an elliptical safety ring opening is a preferred method for accommodating changing positions of the safety ring on different body harnesses.

[0066] In some embodiments, the at least one elliptical safety ring opening in the body portion has a long dimension and a vertical short dimension, and preferably, the short dimension is at least 1.0 inch (2.54 cm) wider than the diameter of the safety ring to be used with the coverall (the diameter of the safety ring is the nominal width of the safety ring perpendicular to its long dimension, not its thickness). In some embodiments, the elliptical safety ring opening has a long dimension length of about 6.5 inches to 15 inches. In some embodiments, the elliptical safety ring opening may further have a vertical short dimension length of 3.5 inches to 9 inches. In some other embodiments, the elliptical safety ring opening has a long dimension length of about 6.5 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, the elliptical safety ring opening may further have a vertical short dimension length of 3.5 inches to 6 inches.

[0067] Preferably, the protective coverall has at least one conical or tapered safety loop sleeve, wherein the widest opening of the sleeve is at the safety loop opening in the main body portion, and the narrowest opening of the sleeve is the elasticized cuff. The at least one safety loop sleeve in the protective coverall can comprise two sleeve layers stitched together, and the elasticized cuff can comprise a free-floating elastic band enclosed by the two sleeve layers. Figure 3A and Figure 3B are pictorial representations of the assembly and overall appearance of preferred embodiments of a conical or tapered safety loop sleeve comprising: two sleeve layers, and an elasticized cuff comprising an elastic band enclosed by the two sleeve layers, wherein the widest opening of the conical sleeve is intended to be attached to the coverall main body portion at the safety loop opening, and the narrowest opening of the conical sleeve is the elasticized cuff. As Figure 3A and Figure 3B shown, the double-layered hollow sleeve 30 can be made, for example, by first making two separate hollow cones from a single layer of material 31 by cutting a generally curved trapezoidal layer; that is, two of the four sides are curved in the same direction, while the other two sides have the same length, and the two sides with the same length are attached together, for example, by stitching or ultrasonic welding or another method, to form a seam 32 to form a cone. The narrow ends of these cones are then hemmed or welded together, and then the inside of the sleeve is turned out to hide the hem or weld seam 33 inside the double-layered cone. An elastic band 34 is slid over the inner layer and pushed to the narrow end 36 of the cone. Preferably, the elastomer is not further sewn into the sleeve to allow it to float freely between the layers of material. The larger ends 35 of the double-layered conical sleeve can then be attached together, for example, by stitching or some other method such as ultrasonic welding or gluing, to form the hollow sleeve, and then further (again, for example, by stitching or another method) attached to the edge of the main body portion at the safety loop opening; or the larger ends of the double-layered conical sleeve can be attached directly (again, for example, by stitching or another method) to the edge of the main body portion of the coverall at the safety loop opening in one step.

[0068] In alternative embodiments, the at least one safety loop sleeve includes a single layer of protective fabric, or multiple layers of protective fabric stitched together, with an elastic band attached to the layers to form the elasticized cuff. The elastic band can be attached by a number of different methods, but it is a preferred method to attach the elastic band to the protective fabric by stitching. One preferred such method is to attach the elastic to the edge of the sleeve by using a hem stitch, preferably with the elastic positioned on the inner surface of the safety loop sleeve. Alternatively, the elasticized cuff can be made by completely covering or encasing both sides of the elastic with protective fabric and then stitching, which will then hold the elastic attached to the safety loop sleeve. For example, if it is desired to prevent the elastic from moving in the cuff, the elastic can be stitched to the protective fabric on both sides of the elasticized cuff. Figure 3A and Figure 3B the elastic of the free floating cuff described in U.S. Patent No. 8, 1 1 1, 1 1 1 is additionally stitched to the sleeve fabric.

[0069] Figure 4B is an illustration of one embodiment of the combination of the safety loop 40 and the safety loop sleeve 45 ending in an elasticized cuff 46, showing that the loop attachment section of the safety loop has been passed completely through the sleeve to the outside of the jumpsuit, so that the loop attachment section is accessible for any line or cord to be attached to the loop. The elasticized cuff of the loop sleeve holds the safety loop by the attachment handle, covering and protecting the attachment strap 43 connected to the body harness from the outside environment.

[0070] The elastic band in the elasticized cuff has a size (typically a relaxed inner circumference) that is compatible with the size of the safety loop received in the safety loop sleeve, so that the relaxed elasticized cuff can expand to allow the safety loop to extend through the cuff, or partially through the cuff to the outside environment of the jumpsuit and hold the safety loop in that position. The elastic band can be purchased as a continuous circular band (like an elastic band), or can be made by stitching (or joining) a length of elastic strip to produce a continuous circular elastic band.

[0071] In some embodiments, the elasticized cuff including the elastic band has a relaxed circumference of about 3 inches to 5 inches, meaning that the relaxed circular cuff has a diameter of about 0.95 inches to 1.60 inches. As used herein, the word "relaxed" means that the elasticized cuff including the elastic band is unstretched or untensioned, that the elastic band in the cuff is unstretched or untensioned, or generally exists without any retractive force. It is believed that such a relaxed elasticized cuff circumference is sufficient to grip and hold the attachment handle of a typical safety loop (preferably a safety loop having an attachment handle with a circumference of about 4 inches to 9 inches) when stretched to accommodate the width of the safety loop. Such safety loops can include those having an attachment handle with a nominal thickness of about 0.125 inches, where the attachment handle has a nominal width of about 2.25 inches to 4.0 inches perpendicular to the long dimension of the safety loop. This means that the range of many typical attachment handles can be from about 4.75 (i.e., 2.25 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 2.25) inches to about 8.25 inches or slightly more or less of a generally rectangular circumference.

[0072] The relaxed dimensions and elasticity (stretch and retraction) of the elasticized cuff including the elastic band preferably allows the elasticized cuff at the outer sleeve opening to fit and hold in place a safety loop having an attachment handle that is at least 15% larger than the relaxed elasticized cuff circumference. Such elasticized cuffs are further believed to be suitable for holding in place a safety loop having an attachment handle with a circumference that is 110% larger than the relaxed circumference of the elasticized cuff (i.e., more than twice the relaxed elasticized cuff circumference).

[0073] The double-layered hollow sleeve is a preferred embodiment because it has been found that the double-layered sleeve unexpectedly helps to block the sleeve opening if the sleeve is not used with a safety loop. It is believed that if the sleeve is not used, the additional fabric layer inside helps to wrinkle the inside of the sleeve and helps to prevent a significant amount of particulate and other matter from passing through the sleeve.

[0074] In some embodiments, the sleeve (with elasticized cuff) has a total length of about 5.75 inches to 16 inches, measured parallel to the centerline of the hollow sleeve; that is, the sleeve (with elasticized cuff) can extend perpendicularly from the outer surface of the main body portion of the jumpsuit 5.75 inches to 16 inches. In some preferred embodiments, the sleeve (with elasticized cuff) has a total length of about 5.75 inches to 12 inches, measured parallel to the centerline of the hollow sleeve; that is, the sleeve (with elasticized cuff) can extend perpendicularly from the outer surface of the main body portion of the jumpsuit 5.75 inches to 12 inches. In some more preferred embodiments, the sleeve (with elasticized cuff) has a total length of about 5.75 inches to 9 inches, measured parallel to the centerline of the hollow sleeve; that is, the sleeve (with elasticized cuff) can extend perpendicularly from the outer surface of the main body portion of the jumpsuit 5.75 inches to 9 inches.

[0075] The safety loop sleeves can be attached to the jumpsuit by stitching, or otherwise attached by suitable methods, wherein each sleeve is attached to the jumpsuit material surrounding each safety loop opening. For example, Figure 10 is an illustration of an unrolled front and back view of one embodiment of a protective jumpsuit 100 with a collar neckline, further showing a total of four oval safety loop openings 101 and attachment of the widest opening of each conical safety loop sleeve 102 to those safety loop openings; each safety loop sleeve further ends with an elasticized cuff. Likewise, Figure 11 is an illustration of an unrolled front and back view of one embodiment of a protective jumpsuit 110 with a cap neckline, further showing a total of four oval safety loop openings 111 and attachment of the widest opening of each conical safety loop sleeve 112 to those safety loop openings; each safety loop sleeve further ends with an elasticized cuff.

[0076] As shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 , if the main body portion of the jumpsuit has oval safety loop openings, the long axis of the oval can be oriented vertically or horizontally in the jumpsuit. Preferably, the long axis of any oval opening is oriented parallel to the possible movement of the safety loop when attached to an external line. For example, in Figure 10 and Figure 11In the upper chest and upper back, the loop openings are oval safety loop openings with the long axis of the oval oriented vertically. These loops are typically attached to lines which are further desirably attached to external points above the wearer such that the wearer's center of mass is thereby supported or assisted in vertical movement. Likewise, the loop openings at the hips are oval safety loop openings with the long axis of the oval oriented horizontally. These loops are typically attached to lines which are further attached to points on each side of the wearer to assist in the wearer's desired movement from side to side; or alternatively, to stabilize the wearer and limit undesired lateral movement.

[0077] In Figures 12A to 17B shown are additional drawings showing possible orientations and placements of safety loop openings. These drawings are not intended to be an exhaustive enumeration or limiting, but simply to demonstrate some of the variety of jumpsuits that can be made. For example, Figure 12A and Figure 13A are illustrations of front and back views of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, each with a total of five oval safety loop openings; Figure 12B and Figure 13B are illustrations of front and back views of an embodiment of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, wherein, Figure 12A and Figure 13A each of the five oval safety loop openings of Figure 14A and Figure 15A are illustrations of front and back views of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, each with a total of six oval safety loop openings. Figure 14B and Figure 15B are illustrations of front and back views of an embodiment of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, wherein, Figure 14A and Figure 15A each of the six oval safety loop openings of Figure 16A and Figure 17A are illustrations of front and back views of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, each with a total of seven oval safety loop openings. Figure 16B and Figure 17B are illustrations of front and back views of an embodiment of a protective jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a hooded neckline, respectively, wherein, Figure 16A and Figure 17A each of the seven oval safety loop openings of

[0078] In particular, in some embodiments, a protective jumpsuit (having a plurality of safety loop openings, with each safety loop opening provided with a safety loop sleeve) can include a third waist safety loop opening and its associated safety loop sleeve, the third waist safety loop opening positioned on the main body portion, in the central waist region, or positioned between the first hip or waist safety loop opening and the second hip or waist safety loop opening, the third waist safety loop opening on the front side or back side of the jumpsuit. Figures 12A to 12B and Figures 13A to 13B are example illustrations when the third waist safety loop opening (128, 138) and associated loop sleeve (129, 139) are on the front of the jumpsuit, while Figures 16A to 16B and Figures 17A to 17B are example illustrations when the third waist safety loop opening (168, 178) and associated loop sleeve (169, 179) are on the front of the jumpsuit.

[0079] In some embodiments, a protective jumpsuit having a plurality of safety loop openings, with each safety loop opening provided with a safety loop sleeve, can include, in addition to a first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve (preferably for receiving a first front safety loop attached to a front region of a body harness), a second front loop opening having a second front safety loop sleeve for receiving a second front safety loop attached to a front region of a body harness. In some embodiments, the first front safety loop opening for the first front safety loop sleeve and the second front safety loop opening for the second front safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned on the upper front of the jumpsuit on the main body portion. In Figures 14A to 14B and Figures 15A to 15B illustrate jumpsuit versions including a first front safety loop opening (147) for a first front safety loop sleeve (148) and a second front safety loop opening (157) for a second front safety loop sleeve (158).

[0080] In some embodiments, a protective jumpsuit having a plurality of safety loop openings, with each safety loop opening provided with a safety loop sleeve, can include a first back loop opening having a first back safety loop sleeve (preferably for receiving a first back safety loop attached to a back region of a body harness), a second back loop opening having a second back safety loop sleeve for receiving a second back safety loop attached to a back region of a body harness. In some embodiments, the first back safety loop opening for the first back safety loop sleeve and the second back safety loop opening for the second back safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned on the upper back of the jumpsuit on the main body portion. In Figures 16A to 16B and Figures 17A to 17BA jumpsuit version is shown in FIG. 1 that includes a first front safety loop opening (166) for a first front safety loop sleeve (167) and a second front safety loop opening (176) for a second front safety loop sleeve (177).

[0081] The protective jumpsuit can have additional desirable features. For example, in some preferred embodiments, the at least one torso opening for donning the jumpsuit is a vertical opening that is horizontally centered on the front side of the jumpsuit. The jumpsuit preferably includes a fastener for opening and closing the vertical opening. In addition, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, it is preferred to have a flap (19, 29) over the closed fastener; even if the flap is not present, the fastener is preferably horizontally centered on the front side of the jumpsuit.

[0082] In some embodiments, when there is a vertical opening with a fastener that is horizontally centered on the front side of the jumpsuit and there is additionally a first front safety loop sleeve, the first front safety loop sleeve (or any other front safety loop) can be horizontally offset on the front of the jumpsuit from the centered vertical opening and fastener. In this case, the first loop opening is also necessarily horizontally offset on the front of the jumpsuit from the centered vertical opening and fastener. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first front safety loop sleeve (16, 26) shown in the drawings is representative and is repeated on several of the drawing embodiments.

[0083] Alternatively, in some embodiments, when there is a first front safety loop sleeve (and first loop opening) that is horizontally centered on the front side of the jumpsuit and there is additionally a vertical opening with a fastener for the jumpsuit, the vertical opening with the fastener can be horizontally offset on the front of the jumpsuit from the centered position. That is, the position of the vertical opening and fastener is horizontally offset on the front of the jumpsuit from the first front safety loop opening and first front safety loop sleeve.

[0084] Figure 18A and Figure 18Bare front and rear view illustrations of a one-piece jumpsuit with a collar neckline and a one-piece jumpsuit with a hood neckline, showing a total of four conical or tapered safety loop sleeves; each safety loop sleeve further ends in an elasticized cuff. One of these safety loop sleeves is positioned on the vertical centerline of the upper front of the main body portion, with the vertical opening with fastener horizontally offset from the vertical centerline of the main body portion. As used herein, unless otherwise stated, when position terms are used herein, as in an article located at or on or in the "center of the upper front of the main body portion," or at or on or in the "vertical centerline of the upper front of the main body portion," it is meant that these articles are located at or on or in the center of the surface of the main body portion, or at or on or in the vertical centerline of the upper front of the surface of the main body portion, as the main body portion is necessarily a hollow structure. Likewise, as disclosed herein, it is to be understood that the safety loop sleeves at the "central waist" are located at or on or in the vertical centerline of the hip-waist region of the surface of the main body portion.

[0085] As Figure 18A and Figure 18B illustrated, specifically, the single central upper front safety loop sleeve 181 on the centerline of the front main body portion surface is shown with two hip-waist safety loop sleeves 182 (a single hip-waist safety loop sleeve at each hip can be seen in both the front and rear view illustrations) and a single central upper back safety loop sleeve 183 (which is also shown on the centerline of the back main body portion surface). Specifically, in this embodiment illustrated in these drawings, the single central upper front safety loop sleeve 181 is shown as being located substantially in the center of the front surface of the main body portion; while the single central upper back safety loop sleeve 183 is shown as being positioned higher than the center of the back surface of the main body portion. In this embodiment, the one-piece jumpsuit fastener is closed, and the one-piece jumpsuit includes an additional optional central fabric panel 185 on the main body portion for attaching the central front safety loop sleeve 181. In addition, a preferred flap 186 covers the closed fastener (not shown as it is covered by the flap); even if the flap is not present, the fastener is preferably horizontally centered on the front side of the one-piece jumpsuit. While the embodiment shown in these drawings demonstrates a flap 186 covering the vertical opening with fastener on the right side of the central front safety loop sleeve 181 (on the right side of the wearer's chest of the one-piece jumpsuit); the flap, vertical opening and fastener can be positioned on the other side of the central front safety loop sleeve (i.e., on the left side of the wearer's chest of the one-piece jumpsuit). While in these drawings the central front safety loop sleeve is shown at the chest of the one-piece jumpsuit on a horizontal seam line, this is only one possibility and the seam can be located higher or lower on the chest based on the size of the one-piece jumpsuit, and not aligned with the central front safety loop sleeve.

[0086] Additionally, while the cover flap and fastener covering the vertical opening are shown as being parallel to the centerline of the body portion; that is, parallel to a line extending from the center of the neck portion of the jumpsuit to the crotch portion of the jumpsuit, the orientation of the cover flap covering the vertical opening is not limited and can be angled more or less to the vertical. For example, the cover flap, along with the vertical front opening and fastener, can be angled across the body portion from the right chest or shoulder area toward the left hip-waist area, or from the left chest or shoulder area toward the right hip-waist area.

[0087] In some embodiments, the protective jumpsuit is adapted for use with a body harness worn by a person for bracing the person with a safety line or safety rope attached to the body harness during an activity or if the person falls, wherein the body harness has a plurality of safety loops adapted for attaching the body harness to a plurality of lines or ropes, the body harness having an upper front region worn on an upper front portion of the body, a back region worn on a back portion of the body, and a hip-waist (hip or waist) region worn in a hip or waist region of the body. The jumpsuit has an inner surface for facing the body harness when worn by the person on the body harness, and the jumpsuit has an outer surface for facing an external environment; and the jumpsuit further has a body portion for covering a torso of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, the body portion having at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit and a collar opening for a head and neck of the person.

[0088] The body portion has a plurality of openings for limbs of the person, including a first opening ending in a first sleeve for receiving a portion of a right arm of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, and a second opening ending in a second sleeve for receiving a portion of a left arm of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, wherein each of the sleeves further has an opening for a wrist and hand of the person. The body portion also has a third opening ending in a first pant leg for receiving a portion of a right leg of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, and a fourth opening ending in a second pant leg for receiving a portion of a left leg of the person when the person wears the jumpsuit, wherein each of the pant legs further has an opening for an ankle and foot of the person. The body portion additionally has a plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, each safety loop sleeve further ending in an elasticized mouth. Each elasticized mouth has a size compatible with a size of a safety loop received in the safety loop sleeve, such that the elasticized mouth can: expand to allow the safety loop to extend through the mouth, or partially extend through the mouth, to an external environment of the jumpsuit, and hold the safety loop in that position. Additionally, in preferred embodiments, the plurality of safety loop openings includes

[0089] i) a dorsal loop opening having a dorsal safety loop sleeve for receiving a dorsal safety loop attached to a dorsal region of a body harness,

[0090] ii) a frontal loop opening having a first frontal safety loop sleeve for receiving a frontal safety loop attached to an upper frontal region of a body harness,

[0091] iii) a first hip or waist safety loop opening for receiving a first hip or waist safety loop for a first hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of a body harness, and

[0092] iv) a second hip or waist safety loop opening for receiving a second hip or waist safety loop for a second hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of a body harness,

[0093] wherein the first hip or waist safety loop opening for the first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and the second hip or waist safety loop opening for the second hip or waist safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned in the hip or waist region of the jumpsuit.

[0094] In some embodiments, the protective jumpsuit can further comprise

[0095] v) a third waist safety loop opening and associated safety loop sleeve positioned on the main body portion between the first hip or waist safety loop opening and the second hip-waist safety loop opening, the third waist safety loop opening and the third waist safety loop sleeve being located on the front side or back side of the jumpsuit.

[0096] In some embodiments, the protective jumpsuit has at least one tapered safety loop sleeve, wherein the widest opening of the taper is the safety loop opening in the main body portion and the narrowest opening of the taper is the elasticized tube mouth. In some embodiments, the at least one safety loop sleeve comprises two sleeve layers, and in some embodiments, the elasticized tube mouth is a free-floating elastic band enclosed by the two sleeve layers.

[0097] In some embodiments, the protective jumpsuit has at least one torso opening for donning the jumpsuit, the at least one torso opening being a vertical opening on the main body portion horizontally centered on the front side of the jumpsuit, and the jumpsuit further comprises a fastener for opening and closing the vertical opening. In some embodiments, ii) the frontal loop opening having the first frontal safety loop sleeve is horizontally offset from the vertical opening and the fastener on the front side of the jumpsuit. The collar and the at least one torso opening can be connected when the fastener is not closed.

[0098] In some embodiments, the protective coverall has at least one torso opening for donning the coverall, the at least one torso opening being a vertical opening on the main body portion horizontally offset from the front side of the coverall at ii) a front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve located on a centerline of the main body portion surface, located on the front side of the coverall; the coverall further comprising a fastener for opening and closing the vertical opening. The collar and the at least one torso opening can be connected when the fastener is not closed.

[0099] In some embodiments, the protective coverall is a single-use garment, i.e., it is used only once and then discarded or responsibly recycled. In some embodiments, the protective coverall is a limited-use garment that is used, decontaminated, and reused a limited number of times; for example, 2 to 5 times.

[0100] The protective coverall can preferably be made of a protective clothing fabric. The term "protective clothing fabric" is intended to include a wide variety of protective clothing fabrics, barrier fabrics, laminates, and films. The term "protective clothing fabric" also includes nonwoven and / or woven fabrics, as well as laminates of such materials with films or multiple films. In some embodiments, the protective fabric includes a chemical resistant outer layer. In some preferred embodiments, the protective clothing fabric and thus the coverall material is a multiple film and nonwoven laminate. In some embodiments, the overall material is a liquid and / or particulate penetration resistant nonwoven, such as a nonwoven, like DuPont TM spunbond polyethylene, or other types of nonwovens, like polyester or polypropylene, etc., spunbond and meltblown sheet and laminates, and other nonwoven constructions, including coated and film laminated versions. In some embodiments, the protective fabric is flame resistant or provided with a flame retardant; in some embodiments, the protective fabric is flame resistant or provided with a flame retardant in addition to providing protection against particulate, liquid, and / or chemical or biological threats. One preferred protective coverall fabric is DuPont TM 2000 fabric, which features a coated fabric. These fabrics provide barrier protection against a wide variety of inorganic chemical and biological hazards, yet are lightweight and comfortable. Other useful fabrics can include other film laminated fabric styles, as well as such as DuPont TM 6000 FR, DuPont TM ThermoPro, and DuPont TM those fabrics used in SFRs. In addition, other useful protective coverall fabrics that provide protection against a wide variety of threats can be used and include, but are not limited to, those generally disclosed in the following U.S. Patent Nos.: 5,626,947 (Hauer et al.); 4,855,178 (Langley); 4,272,851 (Goldstein); 4,772,510 (McClure); 5,035,941 (Blackburn); 4,214,321 (Nuwayser); 4,920,575 (Bartasis); 5,162,148 (Boye); and 4,833,010 (Langley).

Claims

1. A protective jumpsuit adapted for use with a body harness worn by a person to support the person during an activity or if the person falls with a safety line or safety rope attached to the body harness, wherein the body harness having a plurality of safety loops adapted for attaching the body harness to a plurality of lines or ropes, the body harness having an upper front region worn on an upper front portion of a body, a back region worn on a back portion of the body, and a hip or waist region worn in a hip or waist region of the body; the jumpsuit having an inner surface for facing the body harness when worn by the person on the body harness, and the jumpsuit having an outer surface for facing an external environment; the jumpsuit further having a front side and a back side; the jumpsuit further having a main portion for covering a torso of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person; the main portion having at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit and a collar opening for a head and neck of the person; the main portion having a plurality of openings for limbs of the person, including a first opening ending with a first sleeve for receiving a portion of a right arm of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, and a second opening ending with a second sleeve for receiving a portion of a left arm of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, wherein each of the sleeves further has an opening for a wrist and hand of the person; the main portion further having a third opening ending with a first pant leg for receiving a portion of a right leg of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, and a fourth opening ending with a second pant leg for receiving a portion of a left leg of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, wherein each of the pant legs further has an opening for an ankle and foot of the person; wherein the main portion additionally has a plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, each safety loop sleeve further ending with an elasticized cuff.

2. The coverall of claim 1, wherein, the elasticized cuff has a relaxed circumference of about 3 inches to 5 inches.

3. The coverall of claim 1 or 2, wherein, each elasticized cuff has a size compatible with a size of a safety loop received in the safety loop sleeve, such that the elasticized cuff is capable of: a) expanding to allow the safety loop to extend through the cuff, or partially through the cuff, to an external environment of the jumpsuit, and b) retaining the safety loop in the position.

4. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, includes: a back loop opening having a back safety loop sleeve for receiving a back safety loop attached to the back region of the body harness, and a first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to the upper front region of the body harness.

5. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, the plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, comprises: a first hip or waist safety loop opening having a first hip or waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a first hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of the body harness, and optionally, a second hip or waist safety loop opening having a second hip or waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a second hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of the body harness.

6. The coverall of claim 5, wherein, both a first hip or waist safety loop opening having a first hip safety loop sleeve and a second hip or waist safety loop opening having a second hip safety loop sleeve are present, and the first hip or waist safety loop opening for the first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and the second hip or waist safety loop opening for the second hip or waist safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned in a hip or waist region of the jumpsuit on the main body portion.

7. The protective jumpsuit of claim 5, further comprising a third waist safety loop opening in the main body portion, wherein a third waist safety loop sleeve is positioned between the first hip or waist safety loop opening and the second hip or waist safety loop opening and between the first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and the second hip or waist safety loop sleeve, the third waist safety loop opening and the third waist safety loop sleeve being on a front or back side of the jumpsuit.

8. The coverall of any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein, the plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, comprises: a second front loop opening having a second front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to an upper front region of the body harness.

9. The coverall of claim 8, wherein, the first front safety loop opening having the first front safety loop sleeve and the second front safety loop opening having the second front safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned on the main body portion on an upper front of the jumpsuit.

10. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, the plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, comprises: a central waist safety loop opening in the main body portion in a central waist of the jumpsuit on a front or back of the jumpsuit, wherein a central waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a central waist safety loop is attached to a hip or waist region of the front or back of the body harness.

11. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, at least one safety loop opening in the main body portion has an elliptical shape.

12. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, at least one safety loop sleeve is tapered, wherein a widest opening of the tapered sleeve is a safety loop opening in the main body portion and a narrowest opening of the tapered sleeve is the elasticized tube mouth.

13. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, at least one safety loop sleeve comprises two sleeve layers, and the elasticized tube mouth is a free-floating elastic band enclosed by the two sleeve layers.

14. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, the main body portion further comprises a hood.

15. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit is a vertically centered opening on the main body portion on a front side of the jumpsuit and the jumpsuit further comprises a fastener for opening and closing the vertically centered opening.

16. The coverall of claim 15, wherein, If there is a first front loop opening with a first front safety loop sleeve, the first front loop opening is horizontally offset from the vertically centered opening and fastener on the front of the jumpsuit on the main body portion.

17. A protective jumpsuit adapted for use with a body harness worn by a person to support the person with a safety line or safety rope attached to the body harness during an activity or if the person falls, wherein, the body harness having a plurality of safety loops adapted for attaching the body harness to a plurality of lines or ropes, the body harness having an upper front region worn on an upper front of a body, a back region worn on a back of the body, and a hip or waist region worn in a hip or waist region of the body; the jumpsuit having an inner surface for facing the body harness when worn by the person on the body harness, and the jumpsuit having an outer surface for facing an external environment; the jumpsuit further having a main body portion for covering a torso of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person; the main body portion having at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit and a collar for a head and neck of the person; the main body portion having a plurality of openings for limbs of the person, including a first opening ending with a first sleeve for receiving a portion of a right arm of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, and a second opening ending with a second sleeve for receiving a portion of a left arm of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, wherein each of the sleeves further has an opening for a wrist and hand of the person; the main body portion further having a third opening ending with a first pant leg for receiving a portion of a right leg of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, and a fourth opening ending with a second pant leg for receiving a portion of a left leg of the person when the jumpsuit is worn by the person, wherein each of the pant legs further has an opening for an ankle and foot of the person; wherein the main body portion additionally has a plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, each safety loop sleeve further ending with an elasticized cuff, wherein the plurality of safety loop openings includes i) a back loop opening having a back safety loop sleeve for receiving a back safety loop attached to the back region of the body harness, ii) a front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to the upper front region of the body harness, iii) a hip loop opening having a hip safety loop sleeve for receiving a hip safety loop attached to the hip or waist region of the body harness, and iv) a waist loop opening having a waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a waist safety loop attached to the hip or waist region of the body harness. iii) a first hip or waist safety loop opening having a first hip or waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a first hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of the body harness, and iv) a second hip or waist safety loop opening having a second hip or waist safety loop sleeve for receiving a second hip or waist safety loop attached to a hip or waist region of the body harness, wherein the first hip or waist safety loop opening and the second hip or waist safety loop opening and the first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and the second hip or waist safety loop sleeve are symmetrically positioned on the main body portion in a hip or waist region of the jumpsuit.

18. The coverall of claim 17, wherein, The elasticized tube opening has a relaxed circumference of about 3 to 5 inches.

19. The coverall of claim 17 or 18, wherein, Each elasticized tube opening has a size compatible with a size of a safety loop received in the safety loop sleeve, such that the elasticized tube opening can: a) expand to allow the safety loop to extend through the tube opening, or partially through the tube opening, to an external environment of the jumpsuit, and b) retain the safety loop in the position.

20. The protective jumpsuit of any one of claims 17 to 19, further comprising v) a third waist safety loop opening in the main body portion, wherein a third waist safety loop sleeve is positioned between the first hip or waist safety loop opening and the second hip or waist safety loop opening and between the first hip or waist safety loop sleeve and the second hip or waist safety loop sleeve, the third waist safety loop opening and the third waist safety loop sleeve being on a front side or a back side of the jumpsuit.

21. The coverall of any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein, At least one safety loop sleeve is tapered, wherein a widest opening of the tapered sleeve is a safety loop opening in the main body portion, and a narrowest opening of the tapered sleeve is the elasticized tube opening.

22. The coverall of claim 21, wherein, The at least one safety loop sleeve comprises two sleeve layers, and the elasticized tube opening is a free-floating elastic band enclosed by the two sleeve layers.

23. The coverall of any one of claims 14 to 22, wherein, The at least one torso opening for wearing the jumpsuit is a vertical opening horizontally centered on the main body portion on a front side of the jumpsuit, and the jumpsuit further comprises a fastener for opening and closing the vertical opening.

24. The coverall of claim 23, wherein, The front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve is horizontally offset on a front side of the jumpsuit from the horizontally centered vertical opening and fastener on the main body portion.

25. The coverall of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The plurality of safety loop openings, wherein each safety loop opening is provided with a safety loop sleeve for receiving a safety loop attached to the body harness, comprises: a first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to an upper front region of the body harness, the first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve being horizontally centered on the main body portion on a front side of the jumpsuit.

26. The coverall of claim 25, wherein, The at least one torso opening for donning the coverall is a vertical opening on the main body portion at a front side of the coverall, the coverall further comprising a fastener for opening and closing the vertical opening, wherein the vertical opening is horizontally offset on the main body portion at a front side of the coverall from the horizontally centered first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve.

27. The coverall of any one of claims 17 to 22, wherein, The front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve for receiving a front safety loop attached to an upper front region of the body harness is horizontally centered on the main body portion at a front side of the coverall.

28. The coverall of claim 27, wherein, The at least one torso opening for donning the coverall is a vertical opening on the main body portion at a front side of the coverall, the coverall further comprising a fastener for opening and closing the vertical opening, wherein the vertical opening is horizontally offset on the main body portion at a front side of the coverall from the horizontally centered first front loop opening having a first front safety loop sleeve.

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