Patent ID: 6669608
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An adjustably weighted vest adapted to be worn over the upper abdomen of a person to cover at least the person's shoulders, spine and rib cage, said vest comprising:a front panel and a rear panel each comprising an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer, a first foam padding sandwiched between the inner and outer fabric layers, and means securing said front and rear panels to one another to form a vest; a plurality of weight-receiving modules each including an interior fabric layer, an exterior fabric layer and a second foam padding sandwiched between said interior and exterior layers, each module including at least one pouch secured to the exterior fabric layer of said each module for receiving a weighted bar; and means securing said modules to said front and rear panels such that the second foam padding layer of each module is separated from the first foam padding layer of the vest by said outer fabric layer and said interior fabric layer.