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Protective apparel and support apparatus and method of use

  • US 8,950,017 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2012
  • Issued: 02/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A protective apparel and support apparatus, comprising:

  • a first gown portion configured to define a first barrier;

    a yoke including a first chest portion coupled to a back portion, the yoke configured to rest on shoulders of a wearer, the chest portion configured to secure a shield of a second gown portion; and

    the second gown portion including the shield, and configured to define a second barrier, the shield configured to be secured to the chest portion of the yoke such that a portion of a weight of the second gown portion is supported by the yoke;

    wherein the yoke includes a second chest portion, the first chest portion including an inlet air port configured to receive air directed from outside of the second barrier, the second chest portion including an outlet air port configured to receive air directed from inside of the second barrier.

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