Quick release garment

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Welch, Gary L (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Body garments

Vests

C002S462000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07987523

ABSTRACT:
A quick release garment such as a vest including a quick release system for easy removal by a wearer in an emergency situation wherein activation of the quick release system releases the vest from one side only disconnecting one shoulder strap, at least one belt end portion and at least one cummerbund end portion, if a cummerbund is present. Components of the vest remain attached together so that the wearer may easily retrieve the garment, once removed, and easily reposition and reconnect the garment for movement to another location. The present garment can also be configured such that the quick release system releases only one shoulder strap, a shoulder strap and one or both belt end portions, a shoulder strap and one or both cummerbund end portions, and other combinations.

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Point Blank Body Armor, Inc., Nato QR Full Spectrum Battle Equipment, web site printout dated Nov. 5, 2003.
U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center, USMC Full Spectrum Battle Equipment, web site printout (several views are included). This body armor/vest is believed to be the vest produced by Point Blank Body Armor, Inc.
Attachment A1-A8 show Point Blank Body Armor, Inc., Nato QR Full Spectrum Battle Equipment, Digital photograph with details of cable release system using multiple cables taken Jul. 2004.
Figures B1-B3, for Cut Away Vest (digital photographs).
Figures C1-C7, for Cut Away Vest (digital photographs).
Figures D1-D6 illustrate the DAP vest discussed in the background of the subject application.
Attachments E1-E11 show what is believed to be an M1 flak jacket used in the latter part of World War II by American flyers.
Attachments F1-F4 show World War II flak jackets including the M1 flak jacket and the M12.
Attachment G1-G10 illustrates a releasable vest apparently produced by Point Blank Body Armor, Inc.

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