Patent ID: 6557176
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A weight vest comprising:a shell constructed of a plurality of panels, said panels defining a front and a back, said front having a first side and a second side, said first side and second side selectively connectable with a zipper, said shell including a first and second arm openings and a neck opening, said shell having an exterior and an interior, one or more of said panels comprising a material having elastic qualities, said shell having a lower portion generally opposite said neck opening; at least one strap having a first portion associated with said first side and a second portion associated with said second side of said shell, said first and second portions of said at least one strap selectively connectable; a lining, said lining connected to said shell and located at said interior thereof, at least one upper weight pocket associated with said lining at said interior of said shell, said at least one upper weight pocket located adjacent one of said arm openings; and at least one lower weight pocket associated with said lining at said interior of said shell, said at least one lower weight pocket located near said lower portion of said shell, said at least one upper and lower weight pockets including an opening that accepts a weight therein, said opening selectively closeable for retaining said weight therein.