Abstract: Camouflage apparel for a hunter or solder or the like comprising a cape or sheet composed of camouflage material. The cape may be separate or attached to a pouch or hood of camouflage material. The cape and hood may be separate or attached to a portion of a vest which extends across the back of the neck of the wearer thereof such that the cape is receivable in the hood for stowage and such that the cape may be removed from the hood to drape across the front of the wearer. The vest has a seat which is stowably securable to the rear of the vest by straps which are fastened by buckles which are manipulatable at locations in front of the vest.

Abstract: A garment suitable for practical and convenient manipulation by a wearer of the garment is presented, wherein the garment includes a front panel, back panel, and a first and second sleeve. A plurality of releasable fasteners are located along a first and second sleeve. A plurality of releasable fasteners begin at a starting point corresponding to a wrist of a person and ascend to an ending point corresponding to an upper portion near a neck of the person. The plurality of releasable fasteners are located at a distance apart from one another to enable a gap to exist between each releasable fastener. As a result, a surface underneath the garment is accessible as a function of the existing gap between each releasable fastener. Portions of the garment are detachable as a result of a positioning of the plurality of releasable fasteners and upon selection by a user.

Abstract: The overlapping ends of a rectangular wrap formed from quilted material are secured to one another to envelope the torso of an infant. A pair of shoulder straps extend adjacent one another from a location at the rear midpoint of the wrap over the infant's shoulders to locations proximate the respective ends. A bib is attached to the straps to hang at the back of the infant and is relocateable at a time of feeding to hang across the front of the infant. One or more straps extend from the front of the wrap and removably support a bib, toys or other articles as play things for the infant. A thermal insulating layer may be removably attached to the inside of the wrap for warmth.

Abstract: A combination of a vest and a versatile, adaptable bag allows a person to comfortably carry articles, even while physically active. The vest is contoured to the shape of a person's body, limiting the jostling of the vest and integrally attached bag as the person moves. One advantageous feature of the convertible bag is that its size can adapt to the desired contents: the upper portion of the bag acts either as a flap for the lower portion, or as a vertical extension of the lower portion when the bag contents are more voluminous. Further, the vest portion sits high on the chest of the person wearing the vest. This increases comfort to the person by distributing the weight better, and reduces sweating, particularly during physical activity such as riding a bicycle.

Abstract: A mobility limiting system is provided which maintains the position of an individual or object. This device comprises a pad attached to a support surface and a vest worn by an individual or affixed to an object. The pad front and vest back are comprised of hook and loop material which bind to each other and secure the individual or object in place. The pad is secured to a support surface using straps. The vest closed with hook and loop will hold in a semi-fixed position until a purposeful movement releases the hold. The device uses an adhesive material to attach the individual or object to a stationary object thus limiting the mobility while maintaining it orientation. The device may also use tabs in place of the vest front panels which fold over the shoulders and around the torso to secure the individual or object similar to a vest.

Abstract: A rapid doffing and donning vest uses a clam shell design wherein the ends of the cummerbund are removably attachable to the rear panel. A blade on the cummerbund mates with a receiver on the rear panel and has a plunger hold the two together. The plunger is attached to a pull strap located on the front panel's shoulder strap via a cord. As the pull strap is pulled outwardly, the cord pulls the plunger away from the mated blade and receiver and allows the two to decouple detaching the cummerbund from the rear panel. Outward pulling on the pull strap also facilitates decoupling of the shoulder strap from the rear panel. When the vest is doffed, the front panel and cummerbund remain attached to each other and detached from the rear panel.

Abstract: Vest panels are constructed with outwardly exposed Velcro material (hook and loop) panels and 1? interval sewn webbing to create an attachment system (MOLLE) that allows items to be attached to the outside of the front and back piece plate holders. The closure flap holding the hard armor plate inserts are lined with “SPECTRA” ballistic fabric which resists wearing on the flap from the inside, making it more secure. Hook and loop fastening is used to secure the top and bottom of the armor plate insert flap assembly for secure closure. The front and back sections of the vest are attached one to the other at the shoulder with adjustable straps using hook and loop overlapped lengths to form a “clam shell” unit. Protective soft gear is placed in the inwardly oriented mesh pocket of the vest, and armor plate is placed in the outside pocket.

Abstract: An airbag jacket having a good fitting performance of an expanded airbag for a body in the airbag jacket where the airbag is expanded along an outer surface of the body of the wearer. An airbag 2 is provided in a manner so as to cover a waistline and both shoulders of the wearer. An inside of the airbag 2 is partitioned into a plurality of cells 2a by means of that an inner panel 3 constituting a first surface on a wearer side of the airbag 2 and an outer panel 4 constituting a second surface on an opposite side to the wearer is partially stitched by means of a line-shaped stitching portion 6. Each of the cells 2a is formed to have a shape extending in a body height direction of the wearer. Thereby, the airbag 2 is brought to be expanded along an outer surface of a body portion of the wearer as a whole.

Abstract: A tactical vest can comprise a body garment, a solar collector mounted on the body garment, and a power interface coupled to the solar collector operable to store power collected from the solar collector and distribute power to rechargeable devices that can be connected to the power interface.

Abstract: An emergency anti-hypothermia system has a thermally insulating vest that is sufficiently portable to be carried for emergency use in a pocket, purse, backpack, compartment of a vehicle, ski pole or other location. The vest provides thermal insulation by being made with thermally insulating air impervious material that also provides for its inflation. The inflating air also provides insulation as, preferably, does thermal radiation reflective material on inwardly facing surfaces of the vest, preferably inwardly facing surfaces of outer layers of inflated chambers about the vest, the multiplicity of the chambers about the vest reducing convection heat transfer therewithin. The vest thus preferably provides thermal insulation by anti-conduction, anti-radiation and anti-convection in a highly portable system.

Abstract: A body armor system has a left vest section connected to a right vest section and has a front plate carrier which is alternatively mounted with a buckle at either the right shoulder or the left shoulder. The front plate carrier has identical straps terminated by patches of hook and loop fastener material. One strap is passed through a loop on the rear of the front plate carrier and mounts one part of a buckle, the other part of the buckle is mounted on a hook and loop fastener strap which is affixed to a shoulder element, thus permitting the system to be reconfigured for left- or right-handed users. U-shaped ballistic inserts are received in mating pockets in each vest section. A laced cord which joins the rear segments of the vest sections is held in place by a cord restraint member which defines a loop for each cord crossing.

Abstract: Described is a system for wireless energy transfer for person worn peripherals. The system makes use of a technique referred to as strongly-coupled magnetic resonance to transfer energy across a distance without wires and enables efficient transfer of energy over distances of 10 to 18 cm or more. The system comprises a resonant power source, which could be embedded in a person's equipment vest or backpack receiving power from a central battery pack or micro fuel cell, and a resonant power capture unit which could be integrated with the helmet or hand held weapon, electronic device, and the like that may be carried or handled by a person.

Abstract: A heatable garment includes a front and back panel having an opening there between for receiving a wearer's head. The front and back panels include a first and second layer of material. A plurality of sealed enclosures is formed between the first and second layers. At least one of the plurality of enclosures is disposed on the front panel and the back panels. The plurality of enclosures each includes a heating device having a source of energy for producing heat. The enclosures are sealed to retain the heating devices therein.

Abstract: There is provided a safety vest assembly including a vest having a vest outer layer defining a vest inner cavity. A pair of contact substrates is disposed within the vest inner cavity. Each contact substrate includes an input connection element. A data input is connected to a respective contact substrate. The data input is electrically connected to the respective input connection element and is configured to receive data from the wearer. A data output is connected to a respective contact substrates and is communicable with a remote transceiver. The data output is electrically connected to the respective input connection element and is configured to communicate data to the remote transceiver. An input flex circuit is engageable with the pair of input connection elements to facilitate communication between the data input and data output along the input flex circuit.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant garment may include a first fabric layer with a first recovery property and a first direction, and a second fabric layer with a second recovery property and a second direction. The first recovery property is greater than the second recovery property. The second fabric layer is disposed on the first fabric layer in a predetermined orientation of the first direction and second direction to provide enhanced sliding of the second fabric layer along the first fabric layer.

Abstract: A shoulder pad assembly includes a flexible vest, a pair of shoulder pads coupled to the vest, and first and second straps. The flexible vest has a back side and right and left front sides. The first strap has a first end region coupled to and extending from a first location on the back side and a second end region refastenably and selectively attached to the right or left front sides. The second strap has a third end region coupled to and extending from a second location on the back side and a fourth end region refastenably and selectively attached to the right or left front sides. At least a portion of the left front side is configured to releasably engage the first or the second straps, and at least a portion of the right front side is configured to releasably engage the first or the second straps.

Abstract: A two pieces garment to be worn by a female patient facing medical examination of intimate organs, said garment one comprises vest component of this line would serve as a wraparound breast covering and would contain strips of Velcro to facilitate secure frontal closure, right and left side ends meeting at the cleavage area. Garment two trousers adapted to fit parts of the patient's lower body; an opening provided in said trousers. Usually loose-fitting outer garment for the lower part of the body, having individual leg portions that reach typically to the ankle but sometimes to any of various other points from the upper leg down, additionally the trousers would contain a discreet opening in the crotch area, which would only be exposed while the patient is in position for the examination.

Abstract: An overall has upper, lower and intermediate sections. The upper section includes a bib front with utility pockets and V-shaped upper edges terminating with front buttons which allows the upper section of the overall to disappear when wearing a vest. The upper section has a back with V-shaped upper edges. The upper section has straps positionable between the front and back extending over shoulders of a wearer. The straps include slide buckles and are formed with narrow widths as extensions of the back rearwardly and with hooks forwardly adapted to separably couple with the front buttons for forming lateral arm openings for arms of a wearer and for facilitating the donning and removal of the overall. The lateral arm openings include selectively engageable side buttons with associated button holes for facilitating the donning and removal of the overall.

Abstract: A garment comprising a garment body has a substantially transparent outer layer and an inner layer coupled to the outer layer by a plurality of seams. The plurality of seams form pockets between the outer layer and the inner layer over substantially all of the garment body and at least one of the pockets is accessible through a slit formed in one of the outer layer and the inner layer.

Abstract: A support vest, for limiting movement of a person in a chair, has a body that includes a central section adapted to fit against an anterior portion of the trunk of the person. A pair of shoulder straps project upward from the central section to fit against the person's shoulders. The body is formed by a resilient perforated core pad and layers a mesh fabric that abut the major surfaces of the core pad. A outer cover abuts one of the second layer of a mesh fabric layers and is formed by a resilient perforated nucleus pad encased is a breathable fabric. This layered body is breathable and has materials that wick perspiration away from the person.

Abstract: A garment having a pouch formed between an inner layer and an outer layer, which are bound to each other at each shoulder, at about mid-torso and at the sides. The outer layer of the pouch has an opening at its top in its middle where a neckline extends to about one-quarter to about one-half of the way down the pouch. The garment has supports bound to the inner or outer layer or both layers at the shoulders, and which supports go over the shoulders and down the person to about mid-torso, where the supports are bound to the inner or outer layer or both layers at about the mid-torso, but preferably not under the arms. The garment can be worn independently, worn over other items of clothing, or worn in combination with another apparel which is worn over the garment.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly which can include a hardened outer shell and an inner surface comprising a polymeric gel. The polymeric gel is enclosed within an envelope having opposed layers and is attached to the outer hardened surface cover. The hardened outer surface cover may be comprised of most any material known within the art. The sporting or shooting vest comprises a garment including gel-filled pockets or envelopes whereby impact can be absorbed and dissipated. Additionally, the outer layer of the shooting vest may be comprised of a Kevlar material wherein the vest would become a ballistic vest.

Abstract: A quick disconnect device for detachably holding a long gun or other elongated emergency tool (EET). The quick disconnect device receives and captures the ball of a ball-and-stem structure that is attached to the EET. The quick disconnect device may allow the EET to rotate about the central axis of the stem, but otherwise prevents relative translational and rotational motion between the EET and the quick disconnect device. The quick disconnect device is especially suitable for mounting to clothing, such as a utility belt or a ballistic vest. the quick disconnect device allows the EET to be inserted without requiring the user to directly manipulate the quick connection device, but requires the user to manipulate some sort of mechanism on the quick connect device in order to release the EET.

Abstract: A tear away light emulating—light reflective safety vest/poncho with self contained battery pack. Vest/Poncho utilizes electrical carrying magnets/snaps/catches or any separatable device that has the ability to transfer and conduct electricity to other panels of a vest/poncho to energize the light emulating articles/devices such as LED lights, Fiber Optics and glowing materials to allow for tear away sections without the destruction of the vest/poncho. Front and back of vest has indicia that differentiates one from the other.

Abstract: A wearable personal cooling apparatus includes an outer layer, wherein the outer layer comprises fabric proportioned and configured to closely envelop a human torso, a primary air plenum proximate the outer layer, an inner layer proximate the outer layer and in communication with the primary air plenum, wherein the inner layer is configured to distribute air from the primary air plenum throughout an inner surface of the inner layer, and a secondary air plenum arranged within the inner layer and in communication with the primary air plenum, wherein the secondary air plenum comprises a first end proximate the primary air plenum and a second end, and wherein the secondary air plenum is configured to direct air from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A weighted vest includes a pair of mirror image front panels joined to a back panel to form a sleeveless weight supporting vest. A plurality of pliable easily conformed weight packets are secured within the vest interior by fabric attachment pads together with a combination of elastic bands and belts. The vest provides weight distribution particularly suited to activities of substantial acceleration such as sprint starting, American football or the like. A porous liner and mesh outer layer over certain areas of the vest allow heat to be vented from the vest interior. A pair of variable spring rate expansion joints are coupled between the front panels and the back panel passing over the shoulder, neck and collar bone region of the athlete's body to provide reduction of localized stress upon the athlete.

Abstract: An exercise garment is formed of a pair of shorts and an accompanying vest which are worn by an exerciser to enhance strength, conditioning, power, endurance and agility. The shorts include a pelvic portion with a pair of leg sections depending therefrom. Each leg section terminates at a leg opening having a circumferential zipper strand adjacent thereto. Immediately above the zipper strand are a plurality of juxtaposed, segregated pockets for receiving a weighted bar. A leg extension having multiple weight pockets includes a peripheral zipper strand at an upper end for mating engagement with the zipper strand of either leg section allowing the effective length thereof to be increased. The accompanying vest is formed of a torso portion with a pair of separable sleeves extending therefrom. A plurality of weight pockets are positioned on the front and rear of the torso portion and each sleeve. A torso extension having multiple weight pockets is removably attachable to the lower edge of the torso portion.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes long sleeves, for dressing the upper body of a baby or child. The article of clothing includes at least a front and back portion, shoulder portions connected to the front and back portions, and sleeves connected to the shoulder portions. Each of the sleeves includes a zipper portion extending along the sleeve and terminating at a distal end of the sleeve. The sleeve can be opened along the entire length of the zipper portion all the way to the shoulder portion, so that a person's arm can be maneuvered past the shoulder portion and into the sleeve portion with ease and facility. When the child's or baby's arm is completely inserted through the shoulder portion, the zipper member can be operated so that the sleeve is closed, thereby securing the baby's or child's arm in the sleeve.

Abstract: Support assemblies releasably extending between a ballistic vest and a waist encircling belt transfer the loads from the vest to the belt relieving the stress on the wearer's shoulders and spine. Each support assembly has a stiff carbon fiber bar enclosed within webbing which is attached to a side section of the vest such as by extending within a downwardly opening pocket, and is attached to the belt such as by an upwardly opening pocket. Alternatively, plastic shelves mounted to the belt can support the weight of the vest.

Abstract: A high visibility safety vest for use with an air/oxygen bottle such as used with a SCBA. The vest includes a torso covering portion of high visibility material. The torso covering portion includes a back panel with an air/oxygen bottle receiving cover of the high visibility material formed in the back panel to extend therefrom and cover an air/oxygen bottle of a SCBA worn by a wearer of the vest.

Abstract: A MOLLE system compatible garment has a lightweight attachment structure with a skeleton of horizontal bands connected by a few vertical bands. The horizontal bands are thus accessible from both the interior and the exterior permitting accessories to be attached to either side of the garment. The bands may be sewn with regularly spaced vertical seams to each other or to a plastic substrate. The horizontal bands are connected with supportive vertical bands which serve to retain the shape of the garment, and which do not interfere with the regularly spaced loops of the horizontal webbing bands. Conventional accessories can be attached to both the interior and the exterior of the garment.

Abstract: A rapid doffing and donning vest uses a clam shell design wherein the ends of the cummerbund are removably attachable to the rear panel. A blade on the cummerbund mates with a receiver on the rear panel and has a plunger hold the two together. The plunger is attached to a pull strap located on the front panel's shoulder strap via a cord. As the pull strap is pulled outwardly, the cord pulls the plunger away from the mated blade and receiver and allows the two to decouple detaching the cummerbund from the rear panel. Outward pulling on the pull strap also facilitates decoupling of the shoulder strap from the rear panel. When the vest is doffed, the front panel and cummerbund remain attached to each other and detached from the rear panel.

Abstract: A thermal vest having a front panel sized and shaped to substantially cover a front of a wearer's torso. A back panel is spaced apart from and opposes the front panel, the back panel being sized and shaped to cover a back of the wearer's torso. At least one pocket is on an interior of at least one of the panels, the pocket having an opening sized and shaped to receive a thermal pack. An insulative pad is selectably attached to the pocket, the insulative pad being selectably movable between a stowed position facially adjacent the pocket and a deployed, non-adjacent position away from the pocket. The insulative pad provides thermal insulation between the pocket and the wearer in the stowed position and is movable by the wearer to the deployed position when thermal insulation is not desired.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the body temperature of a patient comprises a vest receiving at least a portion of the body and head. The vest comprises a frontal opening with adjustable Velcro adhesive for accommodating different patients and two openings for the arms with rubber-tubing coiled between two layers of fabric, one being thermal insulated. The rubber-tubing from the vest will be connected to a pump then connected to a copper-tubing coil inside a cooler to form a closed circuit loop between the rubber-tubing, copper-tubing coil and pump. Water or other liquids will be circulated via pump into vest from copper-tubing coil inside a cooler filled with ice. The vest, pump and copper coil will be portable and there will be two union connectors, two tee connectors, and a manual diverter to enable unit to also be powered via a stationary cooling motor if so desired.

Abstract: A portable weight vest pack that is worn like a backpack and capable of carrying a standard weight plate. The weight vest pack is advantageously back-loaded to provide ease of movement and dexterity during workouts. The weight vest pack is made of lightweight sturdy material and collapsible to carry in a gym bag, suitcase or other bags when traveling.

Abstract: Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.

Abstract: A conductive garment that has electrodes that can be used for medical applications, such as electrotherapy or electrocardiography. The garment includes a first front panel, a second front panel detachably connected to the first front panel by an interconnecting device, a back panel, a first lateral panel and a second lateral panel, each lateral panel including a first end and second end. The first lateral panel and the second lateral panel are placed on opposite sides of the back panel; and the first end of each lateral panel is detachably connected to the back panel and wherein the second end of the first lateral panel is detachably connected to the first front panel and the second end of the second lateral panel is detachably connected to the second front panel.

Abstract: As garment with a front and back pair of handles, to be worn by the driver of tandem riders on an open air transportation to provide the riders stability and to lessen the chances of a passenger from being thrown off. The back pair of handles is mounted in an inverted V-shape across the driver's back to reduce passenger wrist strain. The front pair of handles is mounted vertically upon the driver's torso and spaced sufficiently close to the driver's sides to prevent the passenger from having to bend in order to grasp them. The handles may be attached directly to the garment or to a harness permanently sewn or temporarily affixed inside the garment. The harness comprises a pair of parallel belts with quick release buckles connected to shoulder straps that are parallel in front, and crisscross in back above the top belt. The handles attach to both belts in order to evenly distribute passenger loads across the torso of the driver.

Abstract: A garment for therapeutic comfort to women experiencing breast discomfort. The garment including an inner side having a first vertical side adjacent a second vertical side. A first layer is attached to the first vertical side and to the second vertical side such that each first layer is disposed over a breast region of the wearer. A first chamber for receiving hot or warm therapy is defined between each first layer and the inner side. A first opening to access the first chamber is defined between first and second ends of the first layer. A side opening in communication with the first chamber can further be disposed between the first layer and the inner side. A second layer is attached to each of the first layers such that each second layer is disposed over the nipple area of the wearer. A second chamber is defined between the first and second layers. A second opening to access the second chamber is defined between first and second ends of the second layer.

Abstract: A ballistic vest carrier cover has a mantle that goes over the wearer's shoulders from the front waist to rear waist. It has a fabric outer layer, an interlining heat-fused to the back of the outer layer, and a liner. The cover is designed to fit over a pullover shirt so the combination appears as a standard uniform shirt. The liner attaches to the outer layer at the front and rear waist, neck, and along the sides from front armor openings to rear armor openings, thereby producing front and rear pockets for receiving the body armor panel carriers through the armor openings. The front of the mantle attaches to the rear at the waist by zippers. One zipper component is on a stretch panel that extends from the outer layer at the rear armor opening and the other zipper component is on the outer layer at the front armor opening.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a clothing article or apparel for identifying a post operative or recovering person, the clothing article or apparel having one or more signs capable of indicating to the general public that the patient is recovering from surgery, the one or more signs being visible from more than one side of the discharged patient. Typically, the clothing article or apparel is adapted to be worn outside clothing and the one or more signs are visible from several metres away. Preferably, the clothing article or apparel is padded or comprises retention means for padding.

Abstract: A garment is provided which comprises (a) a first portion constructed from stretchable material that is form fitting to a user's physique and that extends across any of a user's collar bone, neck, upper spine, or armpit area; and (b) a cooling composition disposed in said first portion, said cooling composition comprising a material that applies a cooling effect to the collar bone area of the user.

Abstract: A buckle release system has a base plate, a fulcrum mounted on the base plate, a lever pivotably mounted on the fulcrum, a handle connected to one end of the lever, at least one cable mounted to the lever at a location remote from the handle, at least one buckle portion connected to the cable, and at least one mating buckle portion releasably connected to the one buckle portion. Pulling the handle pivots the lever and pulls the cables, causing the buckle portions to release from each other.

Abstract: A vest has a front, a back, a left side, a right side, and top and bottom edges. A plurality of fixed coupling strips is secured to the vest in pairs. The strips of each pair are vertically oriented and spaced apart. The fixed coupling strips include long front and back pairs and short side pairs. A plurality of similarly configured envelopes is provided. A pair of repositionable coupling strips are secured to each envelope in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A back support and compression vest includes a garment made of a compression-like material with a fabric panel arranged about the abdomen designed to receive an adjustable back support belt. The fabric panel includes a right and left fabric panel cooperating to form a slot opening about the lower middle back and spaced generally about the middle front abdomen of wearer. The fabric panel is sufficiently wide to allow the belt to be properly positioned. The garment includes a pair of shoulder pad holders for receiving removable shoulder pads. The shoulder pads are sufficiently shaped to cover the wearer's shoulder while also extending rearward across a portion of the wearer's back and forward across a portion of the wearer's chest. The shoulder pad holders include a fabric envelope having an opening arranged generally on the inside portion of the garment along the arm aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method treat a neurological disorder by applying proprioceptive feedback to a wearer of a garment. Specifically, the garment includes one or more pressurizable reservoirs that, when pressurized, apply distributed pressure to the wearer. A system including the garment also includes a mechanism for pressurizing the reservoir and, optionally, a controller operable to control the pressurizing mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simulator for simulating the stresses on a human body generated in the course of the movement of a vehicle, having a control element, a control unit, a display device of the surroundings and actuating elements. So that the full imitation of all physical inertia forces acting on the human body in the course of the various driving conditions is achieved, the invention provides that the control unit is connected with the actuating elements, and that the actuating elements are connected with the human body by means of an element (vest 8) directly acting on the body.

Abstract: A safety vest for use with a safety harness, which includes first and second shoulder straps connected with a connector in an overlapping, crisscrossing relationship proximate a juncture. The first and second shoulder straps form an opening therebetween and below the connector. The vest includes an outer lining and an inner lining, and the first and second shoulder straps are at least partially positioned between the outer and inner linings. The inner lining extends from proximate an upper portion of the outer lining to proximate an intermediate portion of the outer lining. The inner lining includes a releasable connector configured and arranged to extend through the opening and releasably connect to the outer lining, wherein the releasable connector is disconnected and the inner lining is moved away from portions of the first and second shoulder straps to allow for inspection of the first and second shoulder straps.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method for providing reflective and/or lighted capability about the torso of a wearer, said method comprising providing it least one reflective and/or lighted strap, draping said strap about said torso, adjusting said strap via a mechanism that keeps said strap relatively taut about torso such that when said wearer is engaged in movement, said straps remain in place on said torso without substantial impediment to said wearer engaging in an activity.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a quick release garment can be provided. The exemplary garment can include a plurality of co-operable garment panels, which when interconnected, can form a garment in a condition wrapped about an upper torso of a person, a plurality releasable mechanical latches, each latch having a first and a second portion and at least one latch element biased towards an engaged condition, releasably engageable to interconnect the garment panels, and a release arrangement operable in a single operation to release the latches. Further, the latches can be structured so that the single operation allows the garment to fall from the upper torso, and the garment can thereafter be rapidly restorable to the condition wrapped about the upper torso by re-engaging each of the latches by pushing the first and second portions together against the bias to re-engage the latch element(s).