Protective inflatable vest

Details Protective inflatable vest Protective inflatable vest

1997-07-31

1999-02-09

Neas, Michael A.

Apparel

Guard or protector

Shoulder protector

2463, 2467, 2DIG3, 2807301, 280737, A41D 1300

Patent

active

058678425

ABSTRACT:
An impact absorbing garment is shown having a number of inflatable compartments attached to the garment. A source of pressurized gas is mounted to a manifold assembly also attached to the garment. The manifold assembly includes internal passageways connecting a gas inlet that receives gas from the source of pressurized gas to a gas outlet. Tubing attached to the garment connects the manifold assembly gas outlet to the inflatable compartments. The manifold assembly also houses a gas release valve. A toggle link mechanism supported within the manifold assembly provides a mechanical advantage by reducing the force required to maintain the gas release valve in a closed position against high pressure gas at the gas inlet. An electric solenoid moves a slide member to release the toggle link mechanism and open the gas release valve when an electrical circuit is closed between the solenoid valve and an electrical power source attached to the garment. Interlock switches are provided as part of the vest closures, and a tilt switch for sensing abnormal positions of the wearer of the garment completes the electrical circuit.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3709044 (1973-01-01), Chacko
patent: 3788596 (1974-01-01), Maeda
patent: 4137585 (1979-02-01), Wright
patent: 4203616 (1980-05-01), Okada
patent: 4825469 (1989-05-01), Kincheloe
patent: 5026310 (1991-06-01), Mackal et al.
patent: 5500952 (1996-03-01), Keyes
patent: 5535446 (1996-07-01), Pusic
patent: 5746442 (1998-05-01), Hoyaukin

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Protective inflatable vest does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Protective inflatable vest, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Protective inflatable vest will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1942305