US20190216138A1

US20190216138A1 - Tactical garment assembly and associated accessories

Info

Publication number: US20190216138A1
Application number: US16/249,836
Authority: US
Inventors: Dominic DiPierro
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Dynamis Alliance Corp
Priority date: 2018-01-16
Filing date: 2019-01-16
Publication date: 2019-07-18

Abstract

A tactical garment assembly is disclosed. The tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side. The base garment may include at least one appendage and a yoke. The yoke may extend between the front face and the opposed back face. The yoke may include a upper yoke layer and lower yoke layer, and the lower yoke layer may include a vent configured to permit airflow therethrough. The tactical garment assembly may also include at least one extension garment removably coupled to the base garment.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The disclosure claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/617,942, filed Jan. 16, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The disclosure generally relates to a garment assembly and more particularly to tactical garments and extension garments configured to be coupled to the tactical garments.

BACKGROUND

Military and special operations gear (e.g., uniforms) serve personnel by being form-fitting and providing utility in combat missions. Additionally, the gear must be sufficiently durable to survive the conditions the personnel will be subjected to in the field. Current basic military uniforms include a long sleeve shirt, a plain color undershirt, a belt, cargo pants, boots, a thick shirt, and a hat. The uniform forms a protective layer from the elements and permits the personnel to operate their duties without having their movement restricted by their clothing. However, traditional military garments have several drawbacks, including not being adaptable to a change in the environment or other conditions.
Traditional military garments are typically designed to be all-purpose. The garments are light enough to not weigh down personnel, but thick enough not to be easily torn. When worn, the outermost garments tend to be pants and a long sleeve shirt. The outermost garments protect the personnel's skin from the sun and also environmental obstacles the personnel may encounter (e.g., climbing on rocks, crawling on the ground, etc.). Nevertheless, while the conventional garments try to overcome every environmental factor the personnel may encounter, sometimes the garments should be readily adaptable to new and different environments. Personnel should have the ability to quickly and efficiently adapt the garments to the current environmental conditions or their present location. Having the capability to readily adapt the garments in their uniform could further allow personnel to operate at the highest levels of engagement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numerals may indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/or components other than those illustrated in the drawings, and some elements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural terminology may be used interchangeably.

FIG. 1A depicts a front view of a base garment of a tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 1B depicts a front view of an extension garment of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 1C depicts a front view of a second extension garment of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 2A depicts a front view of another base garment of a tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 2B depicts a front view of another extension garment of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 2C depicts a front view of another second extension garment of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 depicts a partial perspective view of the extension garment altering between a vented position and an enclosed position in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 depicts a partial rear view of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 depicts a partial magnified view of an appendage of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 depicts a partial magnified view of the extension garment altering between a locked position and an unlocked position in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 depicts a front view of another tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 8 depicts a front view of another tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 9A depicts a front view of a base garment of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 9B depicts a front view of a pair of extension garments of the tactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a tactical garment assembly configured to alternate between a vented and an enclosed position by attachment and detachment of the assembly components. For example, in certain embodiments, in the vented position, the tactical garment assembly would allow heat to be released from within the assembly after use in the enclosed position.
In certain examples, the tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with at least one appendage extending therefrom. On the base garment, a yoke may extend across the top portion of the base garment. The yoke may have an upper yoke layer composed of the same material as the base garment, and a lower yoke layer composed of a venting material. The upper yoke layer may substantially or completely cover the lower yoke layer. Between the yoke layers may be at least one female anchoring portion (e.g., loop portion to a hook and loop fastener, fastener snap receiver, etc.) disposed therein. As used herein, the term “female anchoring portion” may be referred to as a “dock.” A complementary anchoring portion may be disposed on the extension garment. The at least one extension garment may be configured to slide over the at least one appendage and couple to the at least one female anchoring portion thereby securing the extension garment in place. About a proximate end of the extension garment and about the at least one appendage may be two halves to a placket lock (e.g., a first placket lock half disposed on the extension garment and a second placket lock half disposed on the base garment). The placket lock may selectively secure the extension garment and the base garment together into a locked position. While the extension garment and the base garment may be locked together, the anchoring portions may be attached and detached between the enclosed position (e.g., attached) and the venting position (e.g., detached). A benefit of the assembly may include several operable positions the assembly may alter between to regulate heat when the tactical garment is worn by an individual.
In certain embodiments, a tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with a front face (e.g., front panel), an opposed back face (e.g., back panel), a first side, and a second side. In some instances, the base garment may be a t-shirt. The front face may be proximate with a user's chest and the opposed back face may drape across a user's back. Further, the first side may be proximate with a user's right side (e.g., the user's right side, or a perspective left side facing the user). The second side may be proximate to the user's left side (e.g., the user's left side, or a perspective right side facing the user). Each of the sides and faces may be interchangeable with any one of the other sides and faces. In certain instances, the base garment may be an armband, an arm warmer, a glove, a sleeve, a shoulder pad, an elbow pad, a belt, suspenders, a coat, a jacket, a flak jacket, a jersey, a flight jacket, a military jacket, a vest, a windbreaker, a sweater, a hoodie, a hood, a shirt, a t-shirt, a v-neck shirt, a crew neck shirt, a polo shirt, a turtle neck, a long sleeve shirt, a short sleeve shirt, an undershirt, a parka, a raincoat, a windbreaker, a tunic, a suit, a compression garment, a one-piece suit, a bodysuit, a flight suit, a jumpsuit, tactical wear, tactical shirts, military fatigues, a portion or fragment or any of the foregoing, and/or a combination of any of the foregoing.
In certain embodiments, the base garment can include a body. In some instances, the body may cover a substantial portion of a user's torso when worn. For example, when the base garment is a t-shirt, the body may cover all or at least a portion of the torso of a user. The body may extend between a user's shoulders and waistline. The body may extend between a user's right side and a user's left side. The body may be configured to be a base from which other components extend therefrom (e.g., appendages, collars, etc.). In some instances, the body may be substantially rectangular. In other instances, the body may be another shape, such as oblong, oval, square, circular, triangular, or another shape. The body define a channel between the first aperture and a second aperture. In that, the body may include a first aperture on a top side and a second aperture on an opposed bottom side. The body may include a channel that extends between the first aperture and the second aperture. In some instances, the body may include a series of apertures disposed about the body (e.g., about the front face, opposed back face, first side, and/or second side). Each of the apertures may be configured for a different purpose. For example, the apertures may be configured to receive a user's head, waist, arms, or tools. In certain embodiments, the body may include a tool aperture configured to receive an extension garment that secures a firearm magazine or firearm magazine clip therein. In some examples, the aperture may include an appendage extending therefrom.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include at least one appendage. In some instances, the appendage may be include a substantially circular cross-section extension disposed on the body of the base garment. In one example, the appendage may be a sleeve. For example, the appendage may be what is commonly referred to as a short sleeve or a long sleeve. In other instances, the appendage may be a flat layer extending from the base garment. In yet other instances, the appendage may be a string, protrusion, or some other extension disposed on the base garment. In certain examples, the appendage may be selectively attach to other accessories, such as firearms, wires, sheaths, magazines, or other tactical components.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include a vent. For example, the vent may be disposed on the base garment between or covered by other components (e.g., as discussed herein, under the upper yoke layer). In this manner, the vent may be disposed on the exterior of the base garment, thereby releasing heat from the interior. That is, the vent may be disposed along an exterior surface of the base garment. In some instances, a lower yoke layer discussed herein may be the vent. The vent may provide a fluidic passage from a base garment interior to the exterior by which heat can pass through. The base garment may attach to a flap, door, or other cloth layer to selectively cover the vent and substantially trap heat within the base garment. When the vent is covered, the base garment may be in the enclosed position. When open, sometimes even partially, to the exterior the base garment may be in the vented position. In some instances, the vent may be composed of a breathable mesh. The breathable mesh may be composed of cotton, nylon, polyester, rayon, linen, silk, wool, or some combination therein. In other instances, the vent may be one or more apertures disposed on the base garment and/or the extension garment. The vent may be disposed proximate to the appendage, and, in some instances, may be disposed on opposite sides of the appendage (e.g., in the armpit of a shirt and on the top side of the shoulder area).
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include a collar. For example, the collar may be a piece of material extending from the base garment about one of the apertures provided therein. In some instances, the collar may be raised or lowered relative to the base garment. For example, in the lowered position, the collar may fold over onto the base garment. A second vent may be disposed proximate to the collar and be configured to be covered by the collar. The collar may be selectively secured to and decoupled from the base garment. Once secured, the collar may inhibit or limit ventilation to the interior or the exterior of the base garment through the vent.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include a yoke. For example, for a shirt, a yoke may be a surface that extends between a first appendage (e.g., right arm sleeve) and a second appendage (e.g., left arm sleeve). In some instances, the yoke may be a raised yoke. The yoke may be integrally formed with the base garment. The yoke may include a plurality of layers that integrally form with the base garment and one or more additional layers disposed thereon. For example, the yoke may include an upper yoke layer that extends from a first appendage, around the collar, and to a second appendage. The upper yoke may have one or more lower yoke layer(s) substantially covered by the upper yoke layer. For example, proximate to at least one appendage may be a lower yoke layer. The lower yoke layer may be a breathable mesh, vent, or other material (e.g., a material with a number of holes provided therethrough) configured to permit the flow of heat therethrough. As discussed herein, in the enclosed position, the lower yoke layer may be covered to restrict the flow of heat. The lower yoke layer may extend between the appendages. In other instances, the lower yoke layer may not be a continuous layer between the appendages. In yet other instances, the yoke may be disposed anywhere along the base garment. In certain examples, the yoke may be a single layer that partially attaches to the base garment (e.g., at each corner of the yoke). In this manner, the yoke may provide an aperture formed between the yoke and the base garment.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include a set of anchors. In some instances, the set of anchors may be hook and loop fastener portions. That is, the set of anchors may include a female anchoring portion (e.g., a loop portion of a hook and loop fastener, female snap portion, etc.) and a male anchoring portion (e.g., a hook portion of a hook and loop fastener, male snap portion, etc.). In other instances, the male anchoring portion and the female anchoring portion may be interchangeable. The anchors may be disposed between the yoke and the extension garment discussed herein. For example, a first anchor (e.g., a female anchor) may be disposed onto a yoke layer, and a second anchor (e.g., a male anchor) may be disposed onto the extension garment. In this manner, as the extension garment may slide over the appendage, the anchoring portions may selectively secure the extension garment onto the yoke. The female anchoring portion may be disposed on the upper yoke layer and the male anchoring portion may be disposed on a proximate end of the extension garment. In some instances, when the set of anchor portions are secured together, the tactical garment assembly may be in the enclosed position. When the set of anchors are unsecured, the tactical garment assembly may be in the vented position. The set of anchors may be disposed on any one of the components of the tactical garment assembly. In some instances, the male anchoring portion and/or the female anchoring portion may be disposed on the at least one appendage, the base garment, or any other component described herein.
In certain embodiments, the set of anchors may be fabric hook and loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO). In other embodiments, the set of anchors may include zippers, snaps, buttons, buttonholes, button hooks, buckles, laces, strings, cords, cord locks, grommets, clips, pins, drawstrings, zip fasteners, magnets, interference fits (e.g. friction fits).
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include at least one extension garment configured to be removably coupled to the base garment. In some instances, the at least one extension garment may include a first aperture, a second distal aperture, and a channel extending from the first aperture to the second aperture to provide a passageway through the extension garment. In one example, the extension may include a first aperture at a proximate end and a second aperture at a distal end. Between the two apertures may be a cylindrical prism shape. In some instances, the extension garment may be narrower towards the distal end than the proximate end. The extension garment may be a variety of other shapes, including triangular, square, circular, pyramidal, or another shape. In one example, the extension garment may be a sleeve. In other embodiments, the extension garment may be a shoulder pad, elbow pad, belt, pouch, glove, hood, shirt or some other type of extension or garment.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include at least one pouch. For example, the pouch may be disposed on the extension garment and/or the base garment. The pouch may be a piece of fabric attached to the tactical garment assembly and configured to store items therein. The pouch may include a lid or other coupling device operable to secure the items therein.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include at least one placket lock. For example, the at least one placket lock may include a first placket lock half and a second placket lock half. The first placket lock half may be disposed on or adjacent at least a portion of the proximate end of the extension garment. The second placket lock half may be disposed on and/or about the appendage. In this manner, the extension garment may slide over the appendage to abut the first placket lock half with the second placket lock half. In other instances, the second placket lock half may be disposed onto another portion of the base garment. The placket lock halves may be interchanged and/or disposed about other portions of the tactical garment assembly (e.g., about the body, the collar, or another portion). In certain examples, the first placket lock half may extend about the entire proximate end of the extension garment. In other instances, the first placket lock half may extend partially about the proximate end of the extension garment. For example, the extension garment may be a hood and a placket lock half may be disposed along or adjacent one edge of the hood. In other instances, the extension garment may be a collar whereby the collar may include a first placket lock half disposed thereon and the second placket lock half may be disposed on the body of the base garment. In this example, the collar may be secured to the base garment and cover a vent on the base garment disposed proximate to the collar. In certain embodiments, the placket lock may be a zipper. In other embodiments, the placket lock may be fabric hook and loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO), snaps, buttons, buttonholes, button hooks, buckles, laces, strings, cords, cord locks, grommets, clips, pins, drawstrings, zip fasteners, magnets, interference fits (e.g., friction-fit), etc.
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may be selectively altered between the enclosed position and the venting position. As used herein, the terms “enclosed position” and “vented position” may be interchangeable with “enclosed configuration” and “vented configuration,” respectively. For example, in the enclosed position the male anchoring portion disposed on the extension garment may be secured to the female anchoring portion disposed on the base garment. The enclosed position may be configured to restrict heat and/or airflow from the interior of the base garment. Conversely, the vented position may allow heat and/or airflow to flow from the interior of the base garment. For example, in the vented position the male anchoring portion disposed on the extension garment may be unsecured from the female anchoring portion disposed on the base garment. In some instances, the tactical garment assembly may be arranged in the locked position and in the vented position. The tactical garment assembly may also be arranged in the unlocked position and in the enclosed position. In other instances, the tactical garment assembly may be arranged in the unlocked position and in the vented position. The tactical garment assembly may also be arranged in the locked position and in the enclosed position. In yet other instances, the tactical garment assembly may allow the set of anchors to be partially secured (e.g., part of the hook and loop fastener attached, one of a multitude of fasteners attached, or some other combination therein).
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may be selectively altered between a locked position and an unlocked position. As used herein, the terms “locked position” and “unlocked position” are interchangeable with “lock configuration” and “unlocked configuration,” respectively. For example, in the locked position the first placket lock half and the second placket locked half may be coupled together to secure the base garment and the extension garment together. In the unlocked position, the first placket locked half and the second placket locked half may be detached from one another. That is, in some instances the placket lock halves may be a zipper and in the locked position the zipper may be zipped together to secure the components together. The tactical garment assembly may allow the placket locks to be entirely secured or partially secured (e.g., partially zipped together, partially attached hook and loop fastener).
In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may be composed of one or more materials. For example, the body of the base garment may be composed of a first material. The yoke and/or yoke layer (e.g., upper yoke layer and/or lower yoke layer) may be composed of a second material. The vent may be composed of a third material. In other instances, the body, the yoke, and the vent may all be composed of the same material. In yet other instances, the body, the yoke, and the vent may be some combination of the same or different materials. In other embodiments, the yoke upper layer and the lower yoke layer may be different materials. For example, the lower yoke layer may be configured as the vent. In this manner, the lower yoke layer may be a separate material than the extension garment, the body, and/or other components disposed on the tactical garment assembly. The materials may be one or more of the following materials: cotton, flax, wool, silk, synthetic fibers, nylon, polyesters, spandex, rayon, dry-fit fibers, ballistic fibers such as aramid (Kevlar), ballistic nylon, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (Spectra Shield, Dyneema), combinations thereof, and the like weatherproof, waterproof, water resistant, water repellant, windproof, fireproof, fire resistant, fire retardant, ultraviolet resistant, sunlight resistant, insulated, breathable, quick drying, moisture wicking, mesh, transparent, camouflage, reflective, absorptive, porous, buoyant, warming, cooling, bulletproof, bullet resistant, knife proof, knife resistant, and the like. The one or more materials may be one or more combinations of the foregoing.
In certain embodiments, the extension garment may be configured to be roll up onto itself into a storage position. For example, a pouch may be disposed on the extension garment whereby the extension garment may compress itself into the pouch. In other instances, the extension garment may be configured to fit into a storage bag disposed on the base garment.
FIGS. 1A-1C together depict a tactical garment assembly 100 (e.g., a partial rear view shown in FIG. 4). The tactical garment assembly 100 may include a base garment 102 configured to receive and be removably coupled to one or more extension garments 128 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1B and 1C). The base garment 102 and the extension garments 128 may be configured to be altered by a user between an unlocked position 154 and a locked position 152 (e.g., as shown a rear view in FIG. 4). In some instances, the locked position 152 may be a fully zipped zipper fastener. The unlocked position 154 may be an unzipped zipper fastener. In other instances, the locked position 152 may be another secured fastener (e.g., an engaged snap fastener, a button threaded through a buttonhole, etc.). The unlocked position may be another unsecured fastener (e.g., a disengaged snap fastener, an unthreaded button from the buttonhole, etc.).
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1A, the base garment 102 includes a front face 104, an opposed back face 106 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 4), a first side 108, and a second side 110. As used herein, “face” and “side” may be interchangeable. Each of the faces and sides may be interchangeable. On the first side 108 and the second side 110 may be at least one appendage 118 disposed thereon. That is, the at least one appendage 118 may extend away from a body 112 of the base garment 102. In some instances, the base garment 102 includes top and bottom apertures and a cavity or passageway fluidicly coupling them. Examples of appendages may include, but are not limited to, the at least one appendage 118 may be sleeve, a pant leg, or a hood. In one example, a first appendage may be disposed on the first side, and a second appendage may be disposed on the second side is a shirt (e.g., a short-sleeve shirt). In some examples, the body 112 may be the torso portion of a shirt or the groin area of pants. In other instances, the tactical garment assembly 100 may not include at least one appendage 118 (e.g., a sleeveless shirt, bikini, underwear, etc.). Towards the top side 138 of the base garment 102 may be a yoke 120 configured to receive and/or coupled to the at least one extension garment 128. That is, the extension garment 128 may include an extension tab 170 that is received by the yoke 120. In other instances, the yoke 120 may receive the extension tab 170 and other material of the extension garment. For example, the yoke 120 may include a first layer integrally disposed on the base garment and a second layer coupled to the first layer along an edge(s), corner(s), and/or other portion of each layer thereby creating a volume between the two or more layers. Additionally, as the extension garment 128 approaches the yoke 120, all or a portion of the appendage 118 may slide within the extension garment 128. As shown in FIG. 1A, the tactical garment assembly is in the unlocked 154 and vented position 148. In the unlocked and vented position, the extension garments 128 are detached from the base garment 102 and/or the yoke 120 and a vent 114 provided along a surface of the base garment 102 and/or below the yoke 120 may allow heat to escape therefrom. In some instances, the vent may be composed of a more breathable fabric relative to the base garment material. That is, the vent may be a material with one or more apertures, nylon, polyester, or some other material; whereas the base garment may be composed of material (e.g., thick cotton, cashmere, wool, etc.) that stores more heat relative to the vent. In the locked and closed position, the extension garment 128 is removably attached to the base garment 102 and/or yoke 120 and the vent 114 may have restricted airflow.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1A, the yoke 120 includes include an upper yoke layer 122 and a lower yoke layer (not shown). The lower yoke layer may have generally the same shape as or otherwise complement the shape of the upper yoke layer 122. The lower yoke layer may be disposed directly adjacent to and/or below the upper yoke layer 122 and positioned to permit airflow between the layers. Proximate to the yoke 120 may be a collar 116.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1C, the extension garment 128 includes a second placket lock half 144 and the base garment 102 includes a first placket lock half 142. In other embodiments, the first placket lock half 144 and second placket lock half 144 can be reversed with respect to the base garment 102 and the extension garment 128. The first placket lock half 142 and the second placket lock half 144 may be configured to be removably coupled to each other to alter the tactical garment assembly between a locked position 152 and an unlocked position 154. The extension garment 128 may also include a male anchoring portion 140 disposed along an outer surface on the proximate end 130 of the extension garment 128. In other instances, the male anchoring portion 140 may be disposed on a distal end 134. The male anchoring portion 140 may slide within the yoke 120 on the base garment 102 and secure onto a female anchoring portion 126 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5) positioned along a bottom surface of the yoke 120. In certain examples, the female anchoring portion 126 is provided along a bottom surface edge of the yoke 120. In some instances, the male anchoring portion 140 and the female anchoring portion 126 may each be made up of multiple parts. For example, the male anchoring portion may be the hook portion of the hook and loop fastener, and the female anchoring portion may be the loop of the hook and loop fastener. In other instances, the male anchoring portion may be the male portion of a snap and the female anchoring portion may be the female portion of the snap. In certain examples, one or more pouches 132 may also be disposed along an outer surface of the extension garment 128. In these examples, each pouch 132 may define a cavity for receiving and holding items within the cavity. Each pouch 132 may also include a cover that can be removably coupled to a portion of the pouch 132 to prevent items from exiting a mouth of the cavity of the pouch 132. Alternatively, each pouch 132 may include a one or more coupling devices (e.g., button, snap, Velcro, etc.) for closing a mouth of the cavity of the pouch to retain items therein.
FIGS. 2A-2C together depict a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garment assembly may include a base garment 202 configured to receive one or more extension garments 228 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 2B and 2C). The base garment 202 and the extension garments 228 may be configured to alter between an unlocked position 254 and a locked position 252 (e.g., as shown a rear view in FIG. 4).
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2A, the base garment 202 includes a front face 204, an opposed back face 206 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 4), a first side 208, and a second side 210. Each of the faces and sides may be interchangeable. On the first side 208 and the second side 210 may be at least one appendage 218 disposed thereon. That is, the at least one appendage 218 may extend away from a body 212 of the base garment 202. Towards the top side 238 of the base garment 202 may be a yoke 220 configured to receive the at least one extension garment 228. Additionally, as the extension garment 228 approaches the yoke 220, the appendage 218 may slide within the extension garment 228. As shown in FIG. 2A, the tactical garment assembly is in the unlocked 254 and vented position 248. In this manner, the extension garments 228 are detached and a vent 214 may allow heat to escape therefrom. Conversely, when the extension garment 228 selectively attaches to the base garment 202, the vent 214 may have restricted airflow.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2A, the yoke 220 includes include an upper yoke layer 222 and a lower yoke layer (not shown). The lower yoke layer may complement the shape of the upper yoke layer 222. The lower yoke layer may be disposed directly adjacent to the upper yoke layer and positioned to permit airflow between the layers. Proximate to the yoke 220 may be a collar 216.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2C, the extension garment 228 and the base garment 202 includes a first placket lock half 242 and a second placket lock half 244. The first placket lock half 242 and the second placket lock half 244 may be configured to secure onto each other and alter the tactical garment assembly between a locked position 252 and an unlocked position 254. The extension garment 228 may also include a male anchoring portion 240 disposed on the proximate end 230 of the garment. The male anchoring portion 240 may slide within the yoke 220 on the base garment 202 and secure onto a female anchoring portion 226 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5). In some instances, the male anchoring portion 240 and the female anchoring portion may each be one continuous portion. A pouch 232 may also be disposed on the extension garment 228.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the extension garment 128 is altering to a vented position 148. That is, the male anchoring portion 140 may be selectively detached from the female anchoring portion 126. In the vented position, the extension garment 128 is partially detached from the base garment 102 and the at least one appendage 118. In some instances, the male anchoring portion 140 may be disposed on the proximate end 130. In other instances, the male anchoring portion 140 may be disposed on another end of the extension garment 128.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the tactical garment assembly 100 is depicted in a locked position 152 and an enclosed position 146. The locked position 152 includes the base garment 102 secured onto the extension garment 128 via the placket lock 141. That is, the first placket lock half 142 disposed on the extension garment 128 is locked onto the second placket lock half 144 disposed on the base garment. The first placket lock half 142 and the second placket lock half 144 may be interchangeable. As shown in FIG. 4, the extension garment 128 is partially disposed within the yoke 120. In this manner, the extension garment 128 slid within the yoke 120 between the upper yoke layer 122 and the lower yoke layer (not shown). The vent 114 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5) is thereby restricted from flowing heat from within the base garment 102.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, the tactical garment assembly 100 is depicted in the unlocked 154 and vented position 148. That is, the extension garment is not secured via the anchors nor the placket lock. As shown in FIG. 5, female anchoring portion 126 has not received the male anchoring portion, and the second placket lock half 144 has not received the first placket lock half from the extension garment. In this manner, the vent 144 is able to release heat from within the yoke 120, and the at least one appendage 118 is exposed. The heat may escape through the upper yoke layer 122 and the lower yoke layer (e.g., a complementary breathable layer disposed under the upper yoke layer).
As depicted in FIG. 6, the placket lock 141 is actuating between a locked position and an unlocked position. That is, the at least one extension garment 128 is slid over the at least one appendage 118 and altering between locked and unlocked positions. In this manner the first placket lock half 142 is selectively attaching to the second placket lock half 144.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7, the tactical garment assembly 300 is in a locked position 352. In this manner, the placket lock 341 is fully zipped up to attach the at least one extension garment 328 onto the base garment 302. In some instances, the set of anchors 325 secure the at least one extension garment 328 onto the base garment 302 to restrict airflow from a vent (not shown). In some instances, the vent may be composed of a more breathable fabric relative to the base garment material. That is, the vent may be a material with one or more apertures, nylon, polyester, or some other material; whereas the base garment may be composed of material (e.g., thick cotton, cashmere, wool, etc.) that stores more heat relative to the vent. That is, material of the extension garment may cover the vent to restrict and/or impede airflow to and from the vent. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the placket lock 341 extends the full length of the connection between the base garment 302 and the at least one extension garment 328.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 8, the base garment 402 is in a locked position 452 with the extension garment 428. In this manner, the placket lock 441 is fully zipped up to attach the at least one extension garment 428 onto the base garment 402. In some instances, the set of anchors 425 secure the at least one extension garment 428 onto the base garment 402 to restrict airflow from a vent (not shown). In other instances, the set of anchors 425 may be only one anchor. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the placket lock 341 extends a partial length of the connection between the base garment 402 and the at least one extension garment 428.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9A-9B, the base garment 502 and the extension garments 528 are in the unlocked position 554 and vented position. In this manner, the lower yoke layer 524 is exposed to permit airflow from within the interior of the base garment 502. Conversely, in the enclosed position, the at least one extension garment 528 covers the lower yoke layer 524. The vented position 548 allows airflow from within the base garment 502 via the lower yoke layer 524 and the vent 514 disposed proximate to the at least one appendage 518. The second placket lock half 544 may be disposed the length of the at least one appendage 518 and a complementary first placket lock half 542 may be disposed on the at least one extension garment 528. In some instances, the female anchoring portion 526 may be disposed on the lower yoke layer 524 configured to receive a male anchoring portion (not shown) disposed on the extension garment 528. In this manner, when the extension garment 528 and the base garment 502 are selectively attached, airflow is restricted from the lower yoke layer 524.

Example Embodiments

Example 1 may include a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side. The base garment may include at least one appendage and a yoke extending between the front face and the opposed back face. The tactical garment assembly may include at least one extension garment removably attached to the base garment.
Example 2 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 1. The tactical garment assembly may include a set of anchors positioned between the yoke and the at least one appendage. The tactical garment assembly may include at least one dock disposed on the extension garment configured to receive one of the set of anchors.
Example 3 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 2. The tactical garment assembly may include a first placket lock half disposed about the at least one appendage.
Example 4 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 3, where the at least one extension garment may include a second placket lock half disposed on a proximate end of the extension garment. The at least one extension garment may removably attach to the set of anchors and the first placket lock half.
Example 5 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 4. The extension garment may selectively alter position between an enclosed position and a vented position with the set of anchors.
Example 6 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 4, where the placket lock may include a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons, magnets, clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.
Example 7 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 4, where the extension garment selectively alters position between a locked position and an unlocked position with the first placket lock half and the set of anchors.
Example 8 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 1. The tactical garment assembly may include a body composed of a first material. The tactical garment assembly may also include the yoke having a upper yoke layer and a lower yoke layer. The upper yoke layer may be composed of the first material and the second yoke material composed of a second material. A vent on the tactical garment assembly composed of a third material.
Example 9 may include a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side. The base garment may include at least one appendage disposed on the first side and the second side. The base garment may also include a yoke extending between the front face and the opposed back face. The base garment may include a set of anchors positioned between the raided yoke and the at least one appendage and a first placket lock half disposed partially about the at least one appendage. The tactical garment assembly may include at least one extension garment with a second placket lock half and male anchoring portion configured to receive the set of anchors. The at least one extension garment removably attached to the set of anchors and the placket lock, where the extension garment selectively alters position between an enclosed position and a vented position with the set of anchors. The extension garment selectively alters position between a locked position and an unlocked position with the set of anchors.
Example 10 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 9. The placket lock may include a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons, magnets, clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.
Example 11 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 9. The tactical garment assembly including a body composed of a first material. The yoke composed of a second material and a vent composed of a third material.
Example 12 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 9 with a plurality of pockets disposed on the at least one extension garment.
Example 13 may include a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side. The base garment includes at least one appendage disposed on the first side and the second side. The base garment includes a yoke extending between the front face and the opposed back face, a set of anchors disposed on the yoke, and a first placket lock half disposed on the at least one appendage. The tactical garment assembly including at least one extension garment comprising a second lock half and male anchoring portion configured to receive at least one female anchoring portion. The at least one extension garment may be removably attached via the set of anchors and the placket lock. The extension garment may selectively alters position between an enclosed position and a vented position with the set of anchors. The extension garment may selectively alter position between a locked position and an unlocked position with the set of anchors.
Example 14 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13. The tactical garment assembly including at least one pouch disposed on the at least one extension garment.
Example 15 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13, where the placket lock includes a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons, magnets, clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.
Example 16 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13. The tactical garment assembly including a body composed of a first material, the yoke composed of a second material, and a vent disposed proximate to the at least one appendage, the vent composed of a third material.
Example 17 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 16 where the at least one extension garment is composed of the first material.
Example 18 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13, where the set of anchors and the dock includes a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons, magnets, clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.
Example 19 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13. The tactical garment assembly may include a plurality of pockets disposed on the at least one extension garment.
Example 20 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13 where the at least one extension garment is configured to receive the at least one appendage in the locked position.
While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents. The foregoing description has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. Further, it should be noted that any or all of the aforementioned alternate implementations may be used in any combination desired to form additional hybrid implementations of the present disclosure. For example, any of the functionality described with respect to a particular device or component may be performed by another device or component. Further, while specific device characteristics have been described, embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device characteristics. Further, although the embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A tactical garment assembly, comprising:

a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side, the base garment further comprising:

at least one appendage; and

a yoke extending between the front face and the opposed back face, the yoke comprises a upper yoke layer and a lower yoke layer, wherein the lower yoke layer comprises a vent configured to permit airflow therethrough; and

at least one extension garment removably coupled to the base garment.

2. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

at least one dock positioned on the base garment between the yoke and the at least one appendage; and

at least one anchor disposed on the extension garment, wherein the anchor is configured to be removably coupled to the at least one dock.

3. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first placket lock half disposed about at least a portion of the at least one appendage.

4. The tactical garment assembly of claim 3, wherein the at least one extension garment comprises a second placket lock half disposed on a proximate end of the extension garment and configured to be removably coupled to the first placket lock half, wherein the at least one extension garment is configured to be removably attached to the base garment via coupling of the first placket lock half to the second placket lock half.

5. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, wherein removably coupling the extension garment to the base garment adjusts the vent from a vented configuration to a closed configuration.

6. The tactical garment assembly of claim 4, wherein the first placket lock half and the second placket lock half comprise a zipper, a set of snaps, a button and receiving aperture, a set of magnets, a clasp, a hook and loop fastener, or a grommet.

7. The tactical garment assembly of claim 4, wherein removably coupling the first placket lock half to the second placket lock half and the at least one anchor to the at least one dock couples the extension garment to the base garment.

8. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1,

wherein the base garment comprises a body composed of a first material,

wherein the upper yoke layer composed of the first material and the lower yoke layer composed of a second material.

9. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, wherein the base garment is a short-sleeve shirt and wherein the at least one extension garment is a long-sleeve having a sleeve length greater than the at least one appendage.

10. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1,

wherein the at least one appendage comprises:

a first appendage coupled to the first side of the base garment; and

a second appendage coupled to a second side of the base garment,

wherein the at least one extension garment comprises:

a first extension garment removably coupled to the first appendage; and

a second extension garment removably coupled to the second appendage.

11. A tactical garment assembly, comprising:

a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side, the base garment comprising:

at least one first appendage disposed on the first side;

a second appendage disposed on the second side;

a yoke disposed between the front face and the opposed back face;

a vent disposed adjacent to the yoke, wherein the yoke covers at least a portion of the vent;

at least one male anchoring portion positioned between the yoke and at least one of the first appendage and the second appendage; and

a first placket lock half disposed at least partially about the first appendage; and

a first extension garment comprising:

a second placket lock half; and

a female anchoring portion configured to receive the male anchoring portion,

wherein the at least one extension garment removably attached to the base garment via coupling the at least one male anchoring portion to the female anchoring portion and the first placket lock half to the second placket lock half, wherein removably attaching the extension garment to the base garment adjusts the vent from a venting position to an enclosed position.

12. The tactical garment assembly of claim 11, wherein the vent comprises one of a mesh material and a plurality of apertures disposed through the base garment.

13. A tactical garment assembly, comprising:

a base garment comprising:

a front panel;

a back panel;

a first side disposed between the front panel and the back panel;

a second side disposed between the front panel and the back panel:

at least one appendage disposed on the first side and the second side;

a yoke extending between the front panel and the back panel, the yoke comprising a vent;

a female anchor disposed on the yoke; and

a first placket lock half disposed on the at least one appendage; and

at least one extension garment comprising:

a second placket lock half removably attached to the first placket lock half; and

a male anchor removably attached to the female anchor,

wherein the extension garment selectively alters a position of the yoke between a venting position and an enclosed position.

14. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the vent is disposed proximate to the at least one appendage.

15. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein at least a portion of the yoke covers the vent.

16. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the vent comprises one of a mesh material and a plurality of apertures disposed through the base garment.

17. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the first placket lock half and the second placket lock half collectively comprise at least one of a zipper, a snap, a button, a magnet, a clasp, a hook and loop fastener, or a grommet.

18. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the front panel and the back panel are constructed from a first material; wherein the yoke is constructed from a second material different from the first material, and wherein the vent is constructed from a third material different from the first material and the second material.

19. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the at least one appendage comprises a short sleeve fixedly coupled to the base garment and wherein the at least one extension garment comprises a long sleeve.

20. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the yoke comprises an upper yoke layer and a lower yoke layer disposed below the upper yoke layer, and wherein the lower yoke layer comprises the vent.