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Versatile protective outerwear

  • US 10,638,816 B2
  • Filed: 02/01/2018
  • Issued: 05/05/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • at least two strap ring components having a base portion and a retention portion, with the base portion having first and second ends and extending substantially linearly from the first end to the second end, with the retention portion having first and second ends and extending substantially curvilinearly from the first end to the second end, with the first end of the retention portion being integrally formed with the first end of the base portion, and with the second end of the retention portion being integrally formed with the second end of the base portion, such that the base portion of the strap ring component and the retention portion form a substantially D-shape;

    a two-piece body garment comprising first and second sides, wherein the first side of the two-piece body garment is secured to the base portion of the at least two strap ring components;

    a first connector item secured to the retention portion of a first of the at least two strap ring components, wherein the first connector item comprises a strap element formed back upon itself to create a loop having an interior surface, and wherein the interior surface of the first connector item slidingly engages the retention portion of the first of the at least two strap ring components;

    a second connector item secured to the retention portion of a second of the at least two strap ring components, wherein the second connector item comprises a strap element formed back upon itself to create a loop having an interior surface, and wherein the interior surface of the second connector item slidingly engages the retention portion of the second of the at least two strap ring components;

    a first shoulder harness secured around the first connector item, anda second shoulder harness secured around the second connector item.

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