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Protective apparel and support apparatus and method of use

  • US 9,854,858 B2
  • Filed: 10/04/2016
  • Issued: 01/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A protective apparel and support apparatus, comprising:

  • a yoke including a chest member, the chest member comprising a first chest member, a second chest member, and a securement device, wherein;

    the chest member secures a vision shield of a gown portion,the first chest member rests at least partially on a first shoulder of a wearer and the second chest member rests at least partially on a second shoulder of a wearer,the first chest member is not in direct contact with the second chest member,the yoke includes at least one hollow chamber to communicate air within the yoke,the yoke includes an air circulation system comprising a first fan positioned in the first chest member, the first fan drawing air into an interior barrier space and a second fan positioned in the second chest member, the second fan drawing air out of an interior barrier space,the vision shield is at least partially secured to the yoke, andthe securement device supports a weight of the yoke and a weight of the vision shield.

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