Ballistic Armor Jacket Pockets for Concealed Plate Carry and Quick Draw
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ballistic vest designs lack a dual-pocket system for enhanced concealment and secure placement of armor plates, and fail to provide quick access to waistband-secured items without exposing hand movements.
Innovation Solution
A ballistic body armor carrier jacket with dual front pockets, including a storage pocket and a receiving pocket, reinforced with fastening means, and breakaway hand pockets that allow secure concealment and immediate access to waistband items, maintaining a natural hand appearance during deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If armor plates are placed inside conventional single-pocket carrier jackets, then the armor is protected and secured, but the concealment is insufficient and quick access to items is compromised due to visible hand movements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dual-pocket system where the first pocket is nested within the second pocket. The first pocket contains the armor plate and is positioned to receive the armor, while the second pocket is positioned over the first pocket and can be opened independently. This nested configuration allows users to access waistband items through the second pocket without exposing hand movements, while the first pocket maintains secure armor storage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional single-pocket designs are used, then the structure is simple, but the concealment capability and dual-functionality for both armor storage and quick item access are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the pocket system into two distinct segments: a first pocket for armor plate storage and a second pocket for quick access to waistband items. Each pocket has its own opening and can be accessed independently. This segmentation allows the carrier jacket to perform multiple functions - secure armor storage and concealed quick access - while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that integrates with conventional jacket designs.
Data Source
AI summary
A ballistic panel carrier jacket is disclosed. The jacket of this invention comprises a front section and a back section. The back section has a back pocket attached thereto having an opening for receiving a back ballistic panel. The front section has a plurality of front pockets attached thereto having a housing pouch for receiving a front ballistic panel and a receiving pocket for receiving and securing the pouch of the front ballistic panel such that the front right and front left pockets interact with one another such that a section of one is received within another. The carrier jacket of the present invention also discloses a false pocket breakaway section that functions as a Hidden Draw System (HDS) that allows a user access their firearm legally from the holster, quickly and discreetly.