Abstract: A barrier panel is coupled between a jacket and a pair of trousers which provides a moisture resistant barrier therebetween about a full circumference of the torso of the user. The barrier panel cam be joined to both the jacket and trousers by zippers extending about a full circumference thereof, together with an end zipper joining the ends of the panel along the full width thereof to provide a complete barrier between the trousers and jacket. Alternatively, the barrier panel can be stitched to the trousers and received within a pocket formed by a cover panel on the trousers when not in use. The barrier panel has an elastic member spanning the full width and height of the panel and a moisture resistant membrane fully spanning one side of the elastic member.

Abstract: A barrier panel is coupled between a jacket and a pair of trousers which provides a moisture resistant barrier therebetween about a full circumference of the torso of the user. The barrier panel cam be joined to both the jacket and trousers by zippers extending about a full circumference thereof, together with an end zipper joining the ends of the panel along the full width thereof to provide a complete barrier between the trousers and jacket. Alternatively, the barrier panel can be stitched to the trousers and received within a pocket formed by a cover panel on the trousers when not in use. The barrier panel has an elastic member spanning the full width and height of the panel and a moisture resistant membrane fully spanning one side of the elastic member.

Abstract: A ventilated garment includes a shell layer worn by the user and an auxiliary layer attached to a portion of shell to define a ventilated portion of the garment. An exterior opening formed in the outermost layer of the garment includes a fastener controlling the open or closed state of the exterior opening. A drain opening is also formed in the outermost layer separate from the exterior opening adjacent the bottom of the ventilated portion. Ventilating openings are formed in the waterproof innermost layer. A mesh layer spans the ventilating portion between the ventilating openings and the exterior opening to trap snow/rain and drain the precipitation through the drain opening therebelow to the exterior of the garment. The mesh layer blocks passage of precipitation therethrough while allowing a ventilating flow of air therethrough.

Abstract: A spinal protective device includes a plurality of support members abutted in series with one another along a spine of a user. Each adjacent pair of support members has a respective pair of forward fulcrum contact areas where the support members abut one another for relative pivotal movement in a hyperflexion direction and a respective pair of rearward fulcrum contact areas where the support members abut one another for relative pivotal movement in a hyperextension direction. A rear tension member connected between the support members limits relative movement in the hyperflexion direction and a front tension member connected between the support members limits relative movement between the support members in the hyperextension direction. Straps about the torso secure the support members along the spine of the user.

Abstract: A spinal protective device includes a plurality of support members abutted in series with one another along a spine of a user. Each adjacent pair of support members has a respective pair of forward fulcrum contact areas where the support members abut one another for relative pivotal movement in a hyperflexion direction and a respective pair of rearward fulcrum contact areas where the support members abut one another for relative pivotal movement in a hyperextension direction. A rear tension member connected between the support members limits relative movement in the hyperflexion direction and a front tension member connected between the support members limits relative movement between the support members in the hyperextension direction. Straps about the torso secure the support members along the spine of the user.

Abstract: A ventilated garment includes a shell layer worn by the user and an auxiliary layer attached to a portion of shell to define a ventilated portion of the garment. An exterior opening formed in the outermost layer of the garment includes a fastener controlling the open or closed state of the exterior opening. A drain opening is also formed in the outermost layer separate form the exterior opening adjacent the bottom of the ventilated portion. Ventilating openings are formed in the waterproof innermost layer. A mesh layer spans the ventilating portion between the ventilating openings and the exterior opening to trap snow/rain and drain the precipitation through the drain opening therebelow to the exterior of the garment. The mesh layer blocks passage of precipitation therethrough while allowing a ventilating flow of air therethrough.