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Utility vest with an integrally carried pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-09-16
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Granted: 1993-09-28
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Expires: 2012-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A utility vest with a pair of straps running through the shoulder areas of the vest and terminating in loops that extend proximate to the outer surface of the garment. These straps are engageable with a belt and thereby transfer the weight of items clipped or otherwise attached to the belt to the shoulders of the user, preventing the belt from riding low or sliding down around the user's hips. Additionally, there are a number of pleated and unpleated pockets disposed about the inner and outer surfaces of the vest. On the rear panel of the vest, one of these pockets has contained within it a folded backpack that is integrally attached to the vest. The backpack has a pair of loops on its anterior surface that cooperate with the belt, thus holding the deployed backpack substantially stationary relative to the vest.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Parker
- 👤 Susan M. Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:45
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/0012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A utility vest comprising: a) a body portion having: 1) a right front panel; 2) a left front panel; 3) a back panel integral with both of said front panels; 4) a shoulder area interconnecting said front panels with said back panel; and 5) an opening in each said panel; 6) at least two straps positioned interiorly of the vest, one of said straps communicating with both said left front panel and said back panel and another one of said straps communicating with both said right front panel and said back panel, each of said straps extending over said shoulder area and each of said straps having opposite ends, each of said ends having a loop integral therewith which extends through a respective said opening in the vest whereby said loops are located outside of the vest, each said loop being arranged and configured for receiving a belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A utility vest comprising: a) a body portion having: 1) a right front panel; 2) a left front panel; 3) a back panel integral with both of said front panels; 4) a shoulder area interconnecting said front panels with said back panel; and 5) an opening in each said panel; 6) at least two straps positioned interiorly of the vest, one of said straps communicating with both said left front panel and said back panel and another one of said straps communicating with both said right front panel and said back panel, each of said straps extending over said shoulder area and each of said straps having opposite ends, each of said ends having a loop integral therewith which extends through a respective said opening in the vest whereby said loops are located outside of the vest, each said loop being arranged and configured for receiving a belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The utility vest according to claim 1, further including a first fastening means to releasably fasten said right front panel to said left front panel thereby protecting the user from an ambient environment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The utility vest according to claim 2, further including a storm flap for concealing said first fastening means when said storm flap is in a closed position, thereby further protecting the user from the ambient environment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The utility vest according to claim 3, wherein said storm flap includes a second fastening means to maintain said storm flap in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The utility vest according to claim 1, further including a pocket integral with said body portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The utility vest according to claim 5, wherein said pocket is pleated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The utility vest according to claim 5, wherein said pocket is dimensioned and configured to receive a knife and a knife sheath.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The utility vest according to claim 5, further including a closure which overlaps an opening in said pocket when said closure is in a closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The utility vest according to claim 8, wherein said closure includes means matingly engaged with said pocket to maintain said closure in said closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
The utility vest according to claim 1, further comprising backpack storage pocket means, having an interior surface integral with said body portion, said backpack storage pocket having a backpack stored therein, said backpack having length and width dimensions greater than the length and width dimensions of said backpack storage means, said backpack further being integrally connected with said interior surface and being foldable, said backpack being removable from said backpack storage pocket and unfolded to provide additional storage space.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The utility vest according to claim 10, wherein said backpack includes a fastening means to secure said backpack in a closed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The utility vest according to claim 10, wherein said backpack further includes a loop fastened thereto to receive a belt being worn about the midriff of the user which, in turn, secures said backpack substantially stationary relative to said body portion.
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