Protective apparel and support apparatus and method of use
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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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Abstract
A protective apparel support system is disclosed comprising a support frame configured to rest on the shoulders of a wearer, the support having a first shoulder member, a second shoulder member and a shield engagement portion. A shield is selectively coupleable to the support and protective apparel is coupled to the shield.
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1. A protective apparel and support apparatus, comprising:
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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, and the securement device supports a weight of the yoke and a weight of the vision shield. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A protective apparel and support apparatus, comprising:
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a first gown portion defining a first barrier, the first gown portion including an aperture to receive a securement device of a harness; the harness including the securement device, the harness removably coupled to a yoke via the aperture of the first gown portion; wherein the yoke rests on shoulders of a wearer, the yoke including; a chest portion comprising a first chest portion and a second chest portion, wherein the first chest portion is not in direct contact with the second chest portion; wherein the chest portion secures a shield of a second gown portion, the second gown portion defining a second barrier and including the shield; and wherein the chest portion includes a fan, the fan directing an air flow from outside of the second barrier to the chest portion, wherein the chest portion includes a port directing the air flow from the fan to inside of the second barrier; and wherein the shield is 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. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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