Patent ID: 6481018
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
A garment suitable for use by a firefighter, said garment comprising an outer, flame-resistant shell having a shell body for covering the torso and arms and a shell neck portion, andan inner, heat-resistant liner having a liner body portion for covering the torso and arms and a liner neck portion, said shell neck portion having a top edge and said liner neck portion having a top edge, wherein when said garment is worn by a firefighter, the top edge of said shell neck portion is disposed adjacent to the top edge of said liner neck portion, and wherein the top edge of said liner neck portion comprises a protrusion projecting therefrom, said protrusion being sized and configured to be folded down over the top edge of said shell neck portion such that the top edge of said shell neck portion abuts said protrusion, said protrusion and said liner neck portion comprising cooperating fastener means for removably securing said protrusion to said shell neck portion adjacent the top edge of said shell neck portion.