EP2276369A2 - Système de suspension de support de charge - Google Patents

Système de suspension de support de charge

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EP2276369A2
EP2276369A2 EP09798222A EP09798222A EP2276369A2 EP 2276369 A2 EP2276369 A2 EP 2276369A2 EP 09798222 A EP09798222 A EP 09798222A EP 09798222 A EP09798222 A EP 09798222A EP 2276369 A2 EP2276369 A2 EP 2276369A2
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Prior art keywords
belt
attachment means
load bearing
suspension system
harness
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EP2276369A4 (fr
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Thomas A. Marx
Eric M. Yeates
Charles E. Buis III
Scott V. Ferros
Zac West
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Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/0007—Garments with built-in harnesses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses

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  • This invention relates generally to load bearing and/or suspension systems.
  • the present invention relates to an ergonomic load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • Duty/tool belts and the weight and shape of the equipment carried on them, not only cause discomfort and fatigue to the wearers wearing them, but over the years of the wearer's career often cause chronic physical problems, including serious back, leg, hip, and nerve ailments.
  • the duty /tool belt that provides the foundation on which the wearer's tools are supported has traditionally been a heavy, rigid, leather belt, with a large metal buckle.
  • the better leather belts are made of two layers of leather, glued, and stitched tightly together, to increase the belt's stiffness for the purpose of supporting the items it must carry.
  • duty/tool belts are often attached to the wearer's trousers belt beneath it by several "keepers" spaced at intervals around the belt. These keepers are leather or synthetic straps, typically Yi” to 3 A" wide, that are placed around both the duty/tool belt and the trousers belt beneath it, after which the keeper is fastened into a closed loop either with two metal snaps or with Velcro to hold the two belts together and thus restrict the duty/tool belt's movement on the user's waist.
  • keepers are leather or synthetic straps, typically Yi” to 3 A" wide, that are placed around both the duty/tool belt and the trousers belt beneath it, after which the keeper is fastened into a closed loop either with two metal snaps or with Velcro to hold the two belts together and thus restrict the duty/tool belt's movement on the user's waist.
  • Velcro hook-and-loop
  • duty/tool belt The paramount purpose of the duty/tool belt is, of course, to allow the wearer to carry his or her most important items of equipment in a manner that will make them both secure, and readily accessible when needed.
  • a typical police officer's "duty belt,” as it is called often supports from 10 to as much as 20 pounds or more of equipment, typically including a semi-automatic pistol in a heavily-constructed, rigid duty/tool holster, a magazine pouch with two spare pistol magazines containing 12-18 rounds of ammunition each, one or sometimes two pairs of handcuffs, a radio with batteries, a baton (solid or expandable), a flashlight, pepper spray, rubber gloves in a glove case, and possibly a Taser, spare Taser cartridges, a cell phone, a duty/tool knife with glass breaker and seat-belt cutter, a citation book (at least for the foot patrol wearer), keys, and other items.
  • the present invention relates generally to load bearing and/or suspension systems.
  • the present invention relates to an ergonomic load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • the present invention In order to alleviate the discomfort, fatigue, and chronic physical problems suffered by many military personnel, law enforcement officers, and others as the result of the weight of their equipment laden duty/tool belts pressing on their hips, nerves, and lower backs, the present invention relates to a suspender system that transfers at least some of the duty/tool belt's weight to the wearer's shoulders, relieving weight and pressure on the wearer's lower back and hips.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system comprises an over-the-shirt system, which incorporates a visible or partially visible suspenders load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system of the present invention comprises an under-the-shirt system, which comprises a non-visible or only minimally visible, non-suspender load bearing and/or suspension systems.
  • Patrol "Shirt" Embodiment In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, a shirt, or other overgarment, is formed so as to accommodate the load bearing and/or suspension system instead of actually being the load bearing and/or suspension system. The shirt or overgarment provides a more traditional appearance with non-traditional materials and construction.
  • the shirt or other overgarment may also be formed so as to accommodate conventional or concealed soft armor.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system is applied the shirt or overgarment itself and/or to externally worn hard or soft armor.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system is applied external tactical armor/vests.
  • a typical shirt or other overgarment may be retrofitted to accommodate the load bearing and/or suspension system of the present invention.
  • an existing duty shirt may be modified to include iron-on patches and cut opening.
  • a wearer may take a current in-use shirt and make a simply alteration to employ this new system.
  • the system duty shirt may be modified to incorporate longer zipper access to reach in for adjusting the adjustment dial.
  • the shirt or other overgarment may include a substantially flat interior pocket in this opening where a wearer could keep important personal items, such as, for example, identification cards.
  • the shirt or overgarment itself may have ballistic properties.
  • the overgarment may comprise a vest, either a tactical-type vest or an external vest.
  • the vest may optionally include a zippered front as well as certain side protection and fitted patterning.
  • the vest may be constructed so as to provide increased flexibility for a custom fit.
  • the vest can combine a zippered front with a degree of modular dexterity.
  • an adjustment dial is positioned within the load bearing and/or suspension system in order to allow the system to be adjusted for each individual wearer. While an adjustment dial may be utilized, any device capable of retracting appropriate section(s) of the load bearing and/or suspension system may be utilized.
  • the adjustment dial may be manually manipulated to extend or retract portions of the load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • the adjustment dial may allow for auto-retraction and/or tensioning of the components of the load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • the adjustment dial, or other retracting device is attached or coupled to a suspender-type portion of the load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • the adjustment dial, or other retracting device maybe attached coupled to a belt portion of the load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • improvements are made to a pair of trousers as well.
  • the trousers and body a traditional appearance, but allow for improved performance.
  • the appearance of the trousers is modified to provide for even better performance.
  • duty/tool belt improvements are made to a duty/tool belt. While maintaining a relatively traditional appearance, the improved the duty/tool belt is constructed using extremely non-traditional elements and/or components.
  • the duty/tool belt includes an overmolded portion.
  • the overmolded portion may be included along at least an area of the upper and/or lower edge of the belt, in an area proximate the right and left hip bone areas of a wearer.
  • the duty/tool belt may be constructed so as to include at least some interfacing loops for the harness structure to support the belt.
  • interfacing loops may be appropriately secured around a more traditional duty/tool belt.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system includes a holster or other pouch or carrier.
  • the holster, pouch, or carrier allows for improved positioning, carrying angles, and/or carry heights.
  • the holster, pouch, or carrier is able to be attached or coupled to certain elements of the load bearing and/or suspension system of the present invention.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system can be a stand-alone system; can be worn over a shirt, a shirt-like overgarment, and/or vest; can be formed as an integral part of a shirt, a shirt-like overgarment, and/or vest; and/or can be part of a combined body armor carrier and load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • a Velcro adjustable version of the load bearing and/or suspension system is similar to the adjustment dial version, except that instead of the adjustment dial, the system utilizes Velcro-controlled gross adjustments in the nylon straps that pass down from the right and left shoulder harnesses, combined with plastic adjustment buckles that permit the straps to be shortened or lengthened several inches to allow fine adjustments to be made by accessing the strap ends through the slots in the modified uniform shirts.
  • the plastic buckles are quickly detachable by the user, by means of a glove-compatible pinch-to-release design. The simplicity and less mechanical nature of the Velcro strap adjustable system can be more reliable in extended field use and under adverse conditions.
  • the adjustment dial or the Velcro adjustment system the user has the option of determining how much of the duty/tool belt's weight he or she transfers off the hips and waist, and onto the shoulders.
  • Slack in the load bearing and/or suspension system will leave all or almost all of the weight and pressure on the user's hips and waist, while a tight load bearing and/or suspension system can transfer virtually all of the duty /tool belt's weight to the user's shoulders.
  • Individual users may prefer to adjust the ratio based on their own comfort, physical condition, or the nature of activity in which they are engaged.
  • Analogizing the load bearing and/or suspension system to a backpack with shoulder straps and a hip belt the user may also wish to tighten and loosen the load bearing and/or suspension system from time to time during the day, to give either his shoulders or his hips a rest by temporarily transferring more of the weight to the other part of his body.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system can also be used with unconventional uniform shirts, such as bike patrol shirts and golf-type shirts.
  • Other types of shirts can be modified to permit the use of load bearing and/or suspension system of this design as well.
  • various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system of improved design.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which is capable of accommodating and/or allowing for non-traditional equipment placement.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which is capable of being used in conjunction with all kinds of undershirts as well as with various armor carriers.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which is not dependent on any kind of internal carrier.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which provides a better overall distribution of the weight that results from conventionally carried duty gear.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which is capable of accommodating both male and female wearers, as well as wearers of various body types, physical condition, disabilities, and/or skill levels.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which allows improved freedom of movement for a wearer.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which does not need to be removed during certain activities, such as, for example, while the wearer is using a toilet.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which is constructed so as to avoid nerve damage often associated with military, law enforcement, and others and other belt-wearing tradesmen.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which is capable of being utilized with a conventional-looking but wrap-around-securing shirt.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which provides improved comfort and reduction of fatigue to those wearing equipment-laden duty/tool belts.
  • Various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of this invention separately provide a load bearing and/or suspension system, which may reduce the incidence and/or severity of physical ailments commonly associated with the long- term wearing of duty/tool belts.
  • Fig. 1 shows a prior art suspender system
  • FIGs. 2 A - 2K show various views of the components of a first exemplary embodiment of a load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 3 A - 3K show various views of the components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • FIGS. 4 A - 4K show various views of the components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 5 A - 5C show various components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGS. 6A - 6C show various views of an exemplary embodiment of a shirt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 7A - 7C show various views of an additional exemplary embodiment of a shirt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGS. 8 A - 8C show various views of an additional exemplary embodiment of a shirt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 9A - 9C show various views of an additional exemplary embodiment of a shirt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 1OA - 1OC show various views of an exemplary embodiment of a vest and harness to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Figs. 1 IA - 1 1C show various views of an additional exemplary embodiment of a vest and harness to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Figs. 12A - 12E show various views of an exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 13A - 13C show various views of an additional exemplary embodiment of a vest, harness, and belt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 14A - 14C show various views of exemplary attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 15 shows an exemplary belt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 16 shows an exemplary pair of pants and belt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIGs. 17A - 17B illustrate the placement of an exemplary belt, according to this invention, in relative to a wearer's skeletal structure
  • Figs. 18A - 18C show various views of an exemplary belt and belt padding elements to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Figs. 19A - 19B show an exemplary belt and attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 20 shows various views of an exemplary belt padding element and attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 21 shows various views of an exemplary belt padding element and an additional embodiment of an attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 22 shows an exemplary belt, belt padding element, and attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 23 shows an exemplary attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 24A shows front perspective view of an exemplary belt, belt padding element, and attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 24B shows side perspective view of an exemplary belt, belt padding element, and attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • FIG. 25 A shows side perspective view of an exemplary belt, belt padding element, and attachment means to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 25B shows side perspective view of an exemplary belt, belt padding element, and attachment means position around a wearer's waist, according to this invention
  • Figs. 26A - 26C show an exemplary load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention, as worn by a user;
  • FIGs. 27A - 27C show various components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • FIGs. 28A - 28C show an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 29 shows an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 30 shows an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention
  • Fig. 31 shows an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • FIGs. 32A - 32C show an exemplary load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention, as worn by a user.
  • Fig. 1 shows a prior art suspender system. Suspenders designed to be worn outside the wearer's shirt have been offered in the past.
  • Figs. 2 - 32C provides a load bearing and/or suspension system that is at least partially concealed under a wearer's shirt.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system 100 includes at least some of a belt 1 10, a harness 130, an undergarment 150, and a shirt 170.
  • the belt 1 10 is substantially rigid.
  • the belt 1 10 includes a belt padding element 1 16 that extends around a lower portion of the belt, at least along a portion of the belt 1 10 that will be located over a wearer's hips.
  • the belt padding element 1 16 includes a rolled, molded edge of the belt. The belt padding element 1 16, if included, provides a degree of padding to provide a measure of comfort to the wearer.
  • the belt 1 10 also includes belt attachment means 1 12 that generally extend from or are embedded within the belt 1 10.
  • the harness 130 comprises a fabric, webbing, mesh, or reinforced fiber material that is flexible enough to drape over the shoulders of the wearer, and strong enough to support at least a portion of a load while in tension. Each end of the harness 130 terminates in a harness attachment means 132.
  • the belt attachment means 1 12 and the harness attachment means 132 include corresponding mating attachment means, such as, for example, amish buttons, male/female snap-release buckles, Velcro or other hook-and-loop fasteners, a corresponding button and buttonhole, mating snaps, hook-and-eye closures, or other fastening means for removably interlacing or attaching the belt attachment means 1 12 to the harness attachment means 132.
  • the undergarment 150 may comprise an undershirt, T-shirt, or vest. In various exemplary embodiments, the undergarment 150 may have certain ballistic properties. As illustrated, undergarment 150 is intended to be worn under the harness 130.
  • the overgarment or shirt 170 is intended to be worn over a predominant portion of the harness 130, but tucked under or into the belt 1 10 so as to at least partially conceal or hide the harness 130 under the shirt 170.
  • one or more apertures 172 are formed through the shirt 170.
  • the aperture's 172 are formed proximate the location of the belt attachment means 1 12. It should be appreciated that the closer the location of the apertures 172 to the belt attachment means 1 12, the less of the harness 130 that becomes visible outside of the shirt 170.
  • the apertures 172 include grommets, stitching, or other reinforcement around their perimeter.
  • the belt 1 10 when the load bearing and/or suspension system 100 is worn, the belt 1 10 can be worn in a traditional fashion, over the wearer's pants and shirt 170, while the harness 130 can be worn under the shirt 170.
  • the harness attachment means 132 are able to pass through the apertures 172 in order to connect or attach to the belt attachment means 1 12.
  • the harness 130 is able to be releasably connected or coupled to the belt 110 such that the load of the belt 1 10 can be shared between the belt 1 10 and the harness 130, and thus be distributed between the wearer's hips and shoulders.
  • Figs. 2C and 2D show exterior views of the shirt 170
  • Figs. 2E and 2F show interior views of the shirt 170 so as to illustrate relative positioning of the harness 130 within the shirt 170.
  • the shirt 170 may include multiple apertures 172 at different positions, accommodating users having different torso heights.
  • the undergarment 150 may comprise an undergarment 150', which includes additional padding 155' proximate and area where the harness 130 will transmit a load to the wearer's shoulders. Additionally, the undergarment 150' may include Velcro or other hook and loop closure means that provide girth adjustments and make it easier for a wearer to put the undergarment 150' on or take the undergarment 150' off.
  • a shirt or other overgarment may be retrofitted to accommodate the harness 130. For example, an existing shirt may be modified to include apertures similar to the apertures 172.
  • a wearer may take a current shirt and make a simply alteration to employ the load bearing and/or suspension system 100.
  • Figs. 3A - 3K show various views of the components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention, wherein the harness 130, as illustrated in Figs. 2A and 2B, is replaced by a vest or overgarment 230.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system 200 includes at least some of a belt 210 having a belt padding element 216, an undergarment 250, and a shirt 270.
  • the belt 210 and the undergarment 250 correspond to and operate similarly to the belt 1 10, the belt padding elements 1 16, and the undergarment 150, as described above, with reference to Figs. 2A - 2K.
  • the vest 230 is designed to be worn over the shirt 270 and provide load-bearing support to the belt 210.
  • the vest 230 includes belt loops 233, which provide a means for removably securing the belt 210 to the vest 230.
  • the vest 230 may optionally include padding elements 235 and may optionally include Velcro or other hook and loop closure means that provide girth adjustments and make it easier for a wearer to put the vest 230 on or take the vest 230 off.
  • Figs. 4A - 4K, 1OA - 1OC, and 12A - 12E show various views of the components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention. As illustrated in Figs. 4A - 4K, 1OA - 1OC, and 12A - 12E, the load bearing and/or suspension system 300 includes at least some of a belt 310 having a belt padding element 316, an undergarment 350, and a shirt 370.
  • the apertures 172 of the shirt 170 are repositioned from a position in the front and rear of the shirt to a positioned proximate the sides of the shirt 370.
  • the apertures 372 of the shirt 370 are somewhat larger than the apertures 172 of the shirt 170.
  • corresponding belt attachment means 312 are located in an area of the belt 310 that will be positioned proximate sides of the wearer when the load bearing and/or suspension system 300 is worn.
  • the harness 330 includes an adjustment dial 335 that allows the length of the harness attachment means 332 to be adjusted.
  • an adjustment dial 335 is positioned within the load bearing and/or suspension system in order to allow the system to be adjusted for each individual wearer. While an adjustment dial 335 may be utilized, any device capable of retracting appropriate section(s) of the load bearing and/or suspension system may be utilized.
  • the adjustment dial 335 may be manually manipulated to extend or retract portions of the load bearing and/or suspension system 300. Alternatively, the adjustment dial 335 may allow for auto-retraction and/or tensioning of the components of the harness 330.
  • the adjustment dial 335 is attached or coupled to the harness 330.
  • an adjustment dial, or other retracting device may be attached to or imbedded within a portion of the belt, as illustrated in Figs. 18A - 26C.
  • the shirt 370 may include adjustment dial access apertures 376 form behind the front pockets of the shirt 370. Included, the adjustment dial access apertures of 376 provide access to the adjustment dials 335, such that the length of the harness attachment means 332 can be adjusted while the load bearing and/or suspension system 300 is worn.
  • adjustment dial 335 is optional and at the harness 330 may be utilized without the adjustment dial 335, as illustrated in Figs. HA - HC.
  • the undergarment 350 may optionally include padding elements 335 and may optionally include Velcro or other hook and loop closure means that provide girth adjustments and make it easier for a wearer to put the undergarment 350 on or take the undergarment 350 off.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system 300 includes a padded harness 330 passing over each of the user's shoulders, similar in design to a handgun shoulder holster harness.
  • a nylon strap with Velcro adjustment, or a circular plastic "X" juncture connects the two shoulder sections behind the user's neck, between the shoulder blades. Each shoulder section passes over the front and rear of the shoulder, and joins below the user's armpit, where the front and rear straps connect to a nylon pad.
  • the nylon pad holds a knob-shaped dial-type, adjustment dial 335, by means of which the user can lengthen or shorten a loop of vinyl covered steel wire 333 by turning the adjustment dial 335.
  • the harness attachment means 332 on each side passes through the aperture 372 in the shirt 370, to allow the harness attachment means 332 to attached to the belt attachment means 312 and provide support to the belt 310 at a point approximately even with the side- seam of the wearer's uniform trousers.
  • FIGs. 5 A - 5C show various components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • an enlarged slot 376' may be formed in the shirt 370' to act as an aperture 372'.
  • a portion of reinforcing material 375' maybe attached or coupled to the shirt 370' to reinforce the aperture 372'.
  • at least a portion of the reinforcing material 375' may include a flap-style closure that can be secured, for example, by Velcro.
  • Figs. 6A - 7C show a rear view, a side view, and a front view, respectively, of an exemplary embodiment of a shirt 470 that can be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention. More specifically, Figs. 6A - 6C show an exterior view of alternate embodiment of a shirt 470 having an aperture 472, which includes a flap-style closure that can be opened so that elements of the load bearing and/or suspension system can be adjusted while the system is being worn. [00135] Figs. 7 A - 7C show and interior view of the shirt 470, illustrating the aperture 472 and further illustrating adjustable dial access apertures 476 positioned below the front pockets of the shirt 470.
  • Figs. 8A - 9C show a rear view, a side view, and a front view, respectively, of an exemplary embodiment of a shirt 570 that can be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention. More specifically, Figs. 8A - 8C show an exterior view of alternate embodiment of a shirt 570 having an aperture 572, which includes a flap-style closure that can be opened so that elements of the load bearing and/or suspension system can be adjusted while the system is being worn. Figs. 9A - 9C show and interior view of the shirt 570, illustrating the aperture 572. [00137] As further illustrated in Figs.
  • Figs. 13A - 13C show various views of an additional exemplary embodiment of a vest, harness, and belt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention. As shown in Figs.
  • the load bearing and/or suspension system 600 is similar to the load bearing and/or suspension system 300, including a belt 610, a harness 630, and undergarment 650, adjustment dials 635, cable 633, and Velcro closure means 654.
  • the harness 630 of the load bearing and/or suspension system 600 is releasably attached, via Velcro, to the undergarment 650.
  • FIGs. 14A - 14C show various views of exemplary belt attachment means 712, 712', and 712" and harness attachment means 732, 732', in 732" to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Fig. 15 shows an exemplary belt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Fig. 16 shows an exemplary pair of pants and belt to be utilized in conjunction with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Figs. 17A - 17B illustrate the placement of an exemplary belt, according to this invention, in relative to a wearer's skeletal structure.
  • Figs. 18A -26C show an exemplary load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention, wherein an adjustment dial, or other retracting device, is attached to or imbedded within a portion of the belt.
  • FIGs. 27A - 27C show various components of an additional exemplary embodiment of the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Figs. 28A - 28C show an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Fig. 29 shows an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Fig. 30 shows an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Fig. 31 shows an additional exemplary embodiment of a harness to be utilized in connection with the load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention.
  • Figs. 32A - 32C show an exemplary load bearing and/or suspension system according to this invention, as worn by a user.
  • a holster and/or certain accessory compartments are integrally formed on the load bearing and/or suspension system.
  • Such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed exemplary, non-limiting embodiments.

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Abstract

Système de suspension de support de charge, comprenant une sangle comportant un ou plusieurs dispositif(s) de fixation de sangle; un harnais comportant un ou plusieurs dispositif(s) de fixation de harnais, dans lequel le nombre de dispositifs de fixation de harnais correspond au nombre de dispositifs de fixation de sangle, et dans lequel chaque dispositif de fixation de harnais peut être attaché de façon détachable à un autre dispositif de fixation correspondant; et un vêtement extérieur, dans lequel le vêtement extérieur comporte une ou plusieurs ouverture(s) formée(s) dans celui-ci et destinée(s) à permettre à un dispositif de fixation de harnais de passer à travers celle(s)-ci de telle sorte qu'un dispositif de fixation de harnais puisse passer à travers celui-ci de manière à pouvoir être attaché à un dispositif de fixation de sangle correspondant.
EP09798222.7A 2008-04-08 2009-04-08 Système de suspension de support de charge Withdrawn EP2276369A4 (fr)

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