Patent ID: 7080411
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: A41D,B63C,F41H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A protective body garment comprising: (a) a vest having a body with arm holes, the vest having an internal surface and an external surface, the vest having a front that, when worn, is adjacent to a wearer's chest and stomach, sides that, when worn, are adjacent to the wearer's sides, a back that, when worn, is adjacent to the wearer's back, and a pair of shoulders that, when worn, are above the wearer's shoulders; (b) an inflatable flotation bladder in the form of a bag between the inner surface of the vest and the penetration resistant armour; and (c) penetration resistant armour located under the external surface of the vest and over the inflatable flotation bladder; wherein the inflatable flotation bladder is between the internal surface of the vest and the penetration resistant armour and the penetration resistant armour is between the external surface of the vest and the inflatable flotation bladder.