Expandable backpack for encapsulated chemical protection suit

Details Expandable backpack for encapsulated chemical protection suit Expandable backpack for encapsulated chemical protection suit

1997-09-30

2000-07-18

Calvert, John J.

Apparel

Body garments

2457, 2901, A41D 300, A41D 1302, A62B 1700

Patent

active

060888334

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed toward protective garments which include an expandable backpack portion located on the back area of the garment. The backpack portion includes at least one pair of left and right generally vertical pleats. As a result of the incorporation of the pair of left and right generally vertical pleats, the backpack portion has the ability to expand to receive life support or other equipment worn on the back of a wearer of the protective garment.

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Ser. No. 60/056,984 Filing Date Aug. 26, 1997 Title Protective Garment And Method Of Manufacture.

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