Patent ID: 6110007
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A41C

Abstract:
A front weight support system for a wearer, comprising:a transversely circumferential body band; said band having a forwardlylocated front enclosure;a pair of vertically elongated front straps;each said strap having an upward end and a downward end;said enclosure having laterally opposite sides, each said side secured to said downward end of a corresponding said front strap;a laterally elongated yoke;said yoke having laterally opposite side edges, each said yoke edge secured to said upward end of a corresponding said front strap;a vertically elongated spine strap;said yoke having a downward portion;said spine strap having an upward end secured to said downward portion of said yoke;said body band having a rearward portion;said spine strap having a downward end secured to said rearward portion of said body band;wherein, when worn by a wearer: said system supports said front weight substantially on the wearer's upper back.