Abstract: The aim of the invention is to produce an overgarment (1) with a pocket (2) in such a way that a pocket mobile telephone (3) can easily be placed in said pocket (2) and is prevented from falling out of the pocket when the wearer is bending down or walking quickly. To this end, the size of the pocket (2) is configured for carrying a mobile telephone (3) and at least one holding strap (8, 14) is provided on the overgarment (1). Said holding strap is attached on the pocket (2) or in the pocket area and at the waist (11) or in the waist area (11.1), running either directly to the waist (11) waist area (11.1) or via the shoulder (10).

Abstract: An integral fishing vest and tackle carrier having elongated front and rear vest panels, each of which includes an upper section and a lower section adapted to be foldable over the upper section, thereby creating a pocketed storage compartment between the upper and lower sections within which fishing tackle may be carried for convenient access. The lower section of each panel is constructed with a guide that is adapted to receive and hold in place at least one tackle carrier with organizing compartments that are easily accessible to the fisherman when the lower section is released and unfolded from the upper section to which it is normally secured. The vest is readily reversible between front and rear panels such that access to either is readily available. The vest may also be optionally constructed as a life vest, with permanent or removable floatation-wear incorporated therein.

Abstract: The present weighted exercise vest is comprised of right and left front panels connected to a back panel by elastic sides and webbing straps on top. A plurality of weights are removably but snugly received in elastic pockets arranged on the front panels and the back panel. The weights are securely retained by elastic flaps over the pockets. Each panel is preferably constructed of spandex inner and outer sheets for a snug fit, rubber padding sheets between the spandex inner and outer sheets for cushioning impact, and a strong webbing sheet between the rubber padding sheets for attaching the pockets and straps. The webbing sheet generally spans the entire area of each panel for maximum durability. Each weight includes a core comprised of 90% lead shot embedded in 10% silicone rubber for providing the necessary mass, but also enough flexibility to bend with the user's body. The core is surrounded by a silicone gel shell for cushioning impacts and further improving comfort.

Abstract: A fireman's coat and drag harness therefore are provided. The drag harness includes first and second work portions received within the coat adjacent the corresponding arm portions thereof. The loop portions extend about corresponding arms of the wearer of the coat. A drag loop is operatively connected to the first and second loop portions. The drag loop extends through an opening in the torso portion of the coat so as to allow a potential rescuer to grasp the drag loop in order to drag an incapacitated person to safety.

Abstract: A system which allows the firefighter to monitor a variety of safety related parameters during firefighting activities through audible and/or visual means. The system of the present invention monitors the pressure in the firefighter's breathing system and also monitors ambient temperature and motion of the firefighter. An audible alarm is activated to indicate a potential emergency situation relating to low remaining air time, impending thermal breakthrough or lack of motion of the firefighter.

Abstract: A temperature change vest is provided for fitting around a person's torso. The vest includes seperate front and back panels which attach to one another at respective shoulder strap portions. Hook and loop material is provided upon the shoulder straps for attaching the panels together and for providing a means of adjustment such that the vest can be worn by a variety of people of different sizes. A plurality of horizontally disposed pockets, having open and closed ends and each defining a separate cavity, are provided along outer layers of the front and back panels. Heat packs, capable of retaining a hot or cold temperature, insert within the pockets. Two pair of fastening straps attached to the back panel engage a single pair of fastening strips disposed upon the front panel and work together along a horizontal plane to fit the vest to the person's torso.

Abstract: A personal thermal garment has a shell and a thermal insert that overlay and cover a substantial portion of the back and the chest of a user. The shell has inner and outer layers that are interconnected to define a chamber between the layers, the chamber extending substantially throughout the shell and overlaying a substantial portion of the back and chest of the user. An access opening to access the chamber is provided in the shell. The thermal insert can be preheated to warm the user or can be precooled to cool the user. The thermal insert substantially conforms to the chamber and has a body portion with two leg portions that extend in the same general direction from the body portion. The insert body substantially overlays and covers the back of the user, with one of the two legs extending over one of the user's shoulders, and the other of the two legs extending over the other shoulder.

Abstract: A load-bearing protective vest is provided and is adapted to selectively carry detachable elements such as supply receptacles and other auxiliary items. The vest is in the form of a unitary member having a front panel, a rear panel and a central panel interconnecting the front and rear panels. Each panel has at least a first inner layer of durable abrasion-resistant material for positioning against the body of a user and a second outer layer of durable abrasion-resistant material. The central panel defines a center opening sized and shaped for receiving a human head therethrough and a pair of shoulder support straps disposed on each side of the center opening adapted to support a load imposed by the vest during use thereof. A layer of attachment fabric in the form of hook-and-loop type fastening members covers a substantial portion of the outer surface of the second outer layer material of each of the front and rear panels, the detachable elements carrying complementary hook-and-loop type fastening members.

Abstract: A pocket added to a scrub pant that is suitable for carrying an unfolded stethoscope. The outline of the pocket approximates, and is larger than, the shape of the unfolded stethoscope. The pocket totally encloses the stethoscope. The pocket provides a convenient, safe and sanitary place for a stethoscope.

Abstract: An integrated assembly formed by a backpack that includes a bag having a front section to which shoulder straps are attached to form loops adapted to receive the arms of a wearer, and a raincoat having a rear panel whose upper section is joined to the front section of the bag, a separable front panel to permit the wearer to don the raincoat, and a pair of sleeves. In the passive mode of the assembly, the raincoat is folded to form a flat compact that lies against the front section of the bag and is joined thereto, the compact then being adjacent the back of the wearer of the backpack. In the active mode of the assembly, the compact is unfolded so that the raincoat then depends from the front section of the bag, the sleeves of the compact then being extended through the loops whereby when the wearer dons the raincoat and inserts his arms through the sleeves, the backpack is then carried over the raincoat.

Abstract: A garment, such as a coat, shirt, or jacket, for a firefighter, a rescue worker, a forestry worker, or another worker having to carry a rope has a back portion and two front portions, each front portion extending from the back portion at one side of the garment. A back pocket extending at least substantially across the backs portion, between the sides of the garment, is adapted to carry a rope placed in a zigzag pattern. A front pocket extending at least partially across one of the front portions of the garment communicates with the back pocket, through a slit in the garment, so that a rope carried within the back pocket is removable through the slit and through the front pocket. A front flap overlies the front pocket and the slit. The back pocket is accessible from the interior of the garment and the front pocket is accessible from the exterior of the garment. A strip coacting with the back portion to define the back pocket has an upper edge and a lower edge.

Abstract: A tactical vest carrier to be worn over the clothing at a torso region of the wearer. The carrier has a front carrier section and a back carrier section for holding ballistic body armor items. The carrier has a pocket extending outwardly from the front carrier section with the pocket being sized for holding a handgun holster. The pocket includes a front flap having a top section, a bottom section, a fixed side section and a releasably securable side section. The bottom section, a fixed portion of the top section and the fixed side section are fixedly secured a pocket backing. A releasable portion of the top section and the releasably securable side section are releasably secured to the pocket backing of the tactical vest carrier.

Abstract: A vest with incorporated back pack and back support including a vest portion adapted for being worn on a torso of a user. The vest portion is comprised of a front panel and a back panel each having outer edges. The outer edges are secured together leaving arm receiving openings and a head receiving opening. A backpack portion is secured to the back panel of the vest portion. A lower back support is securable to the back panel of the vest portion below the backpack portion. A pair of shoulder supports are secured interiorly of the vest portion.

Abstract: A camouflage covering having a porous underlayer such as a knit mesh of 90% open area, and a plurality of dangling elements each having a base portion that is joined to and extends essentially transversely out from the porous underlayer. The dangling elements are arranged so as to essentially cover the porous underlayer so as to present a covering that has depth and provides a loft effect. The dangling elements are preferably strips having a low emissivity (0.02-0.50) inner layer and an external coating, which is thermally transparent but supports pigments that provide a visual and near infrared radiation signature suppression effect.

Abstract: A fishing vest and storage system that has great flexibility for the user. The vest has two large that hold containers (or slips). The slips have a number of adjustable sections within them to hold lures, weights, hooks and other gear as desired. The slips have hinged covers for access. The user can load the vest with one or two of these slips for fishing. Once on the water, the user can remove a slip from the pocket and change lures or otherwise make adjustments as desired. Once completed, the slip is closed and returned to the pocket. The vest also has a rod holder loop near the bottom of the vest. A storage container holds the slips when not in use. The container holds the slips and other supplies.

Abstract: A survival vest having a broad central strip forming the stem of a "Y" covering the back of the wearer, with left and right front strips (forming the twin forks of the "Y") dividing from the stem of the "Y" at the back of the neck and running down along each of the front shoulder/armpit areas of the wearer. The tips of each fork of the "Y" expand to form large, pockets which cover the front of the chest, abdomen, and (partially) the sides of the wearer. The twin large pockets are formed using a heavy-duty zipper, sewn around the periphery of each pocket area and are completely detachable. A webbing harness reinforces the vest across the inside of the twin pockets and along the forks of the "Y"-shape of the vest, from the base of the pockets to the point at which they join to form the collar of the vest, and along the outer edges of the stem of the "Y" which forms the back of the vest. A number of hook-and-loop fasteners (such as Velcro.RTM.

Abstract: A childcare vest is comprised of a central portion and first and second wing portions, each having, inner and outer surfaces. A first plurality of pockets is fixed to the outer surface of the wing portions where individual pockets are sized to accommodate childcare items, including baby bottles, utensils, eating accessories, specially packaged foods, and small toys. At least one second pocket that is large relatively to the first plurality of pockets is fixed across the outer surface of the central portion and sized to accommodate clothing accessories and to serve as a temporary holding for refuse. A third plurality of pockets is fixed to the wing portions and sized to accommodate diapers and diaper changing accessories. A resilient changing surface is carried by the central portion to provide a comfortable, stable, and sanitary surface for changing a baby at remote locations.

Abstract: A built-in full-body harness system 10 for hunters including a full-body harness member 20 having a pair of adjustable length upper body strap members 21, 22 which are connected to a bracket element 23 having a D-ring element 24, an adjustable length chest strap member 26 and an elongated lower body strap member 31 connected to the upper body strap members 21, 22 which are slidably received in internal passageways 53 formed in an outerwear unit 12 such that the full-body harness member 20 is suspended within the outerwear unit 12.

Abstract: A uniform for peace officers and others requiring the wearing of body armor which uniform supports heavy gear around the wearer's waist. The uniform includes body armor which has front and rear parts which are supported over the wearer's shoulders by shoulder straps. The body armor has hook portions of hook and loop fasteners affixed to the outer surface adjacent that part of the body armor which is under a wearer's belt. A shirt has loop fasteners attached to the inner surface and hook fasteners attached to the outer surface adjacent that portion of the shirt which is under a wearer's belt. Lastly, pants are provided which have eye type fasteners around the inner portion of the waist and belt loops around the outer portion.

Abstract: An expandable jacket that both (1) can protect a bag or knapsack worn by a user as well as the user and (2) can simulate a conventional jacket when the user is not wearing a knapsack, comprises a conventional racket and extra material affixed to the conventional jacket. Preferably, the extra material is unnecessary to the jacket's ability to be worn as a conventional jacket protecting a user from the elements, but is used to aid in allowing the expandable jacket to protect the user from the elements as well as a knapsack worn by the user. Preferably, the extra material is affixed to the rear of the jacket so that it can protect the knapsack worn by the user is worn on the user's back. When in an open mode, the extra material allows the rear of the jacket to expand to provide additional volume to the interior of the expandable jacket. When in a closed mode, the expandable jacket can be worn as a conventional jacket by the user.

Abstract: In a support garment for a patient-worn energy delivery apparatus, a vest-type garment holds an electrode belt in contact with a wearer's ribcage. The garment includes a flap with button holes to permit buttoning in of energy transfer electrodes, thus constituting a wearable electrode system. Additionally, a holster contains the components of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator that are not in contact with the skin. The holster has an adjustment for waist, girth and vertical position of the defibrillator according to the personal preferences of the wearer. The support garment includes a vest-like chest garment and an inner layer which provides support for the defibrillator electrodes. A removable electrode harness is attachable to the support garment in order to accurately position the sensing electrodes on the body of the wearer and energy delivery electrodes for transfer of an electrode therapy pulse to the wearer of the garment.

Abstract: A universal camouflage system comprised of one or more bundles of elongated material strips attached to a spring-loaded clip. The bundles may be attached by means of the clips to garments, equipment, and natural environment objects and growth, without any requirements that they be modified to receive the bundles.

Abstract: An article of clothing has a section which can be detached, reversed (that is to say, turned inside out), and then re-attached. The section can have imprints on both its inside and its outside. The section is, for instance, an arm section or a waist section, with the detach-, re-attachability being provided by a zipper. Special zippers are provided to make the reversing ability possible.

Abstract: A removable pocket is formed over a flat surface such as the front of a shirt by adhesively securing to the fabric a treated and embossed label-type applique made of two plies of paper permanently bonded about their peripheries and in which a slit along a top edge allows access to the pouch thus formed between plies. The pouch may be filled with merchandise and temporarily sealed with a removable strip. A postcard format printed in the back of the removable pocket allows its use as a mailer. A type of pouch having a transparent front may be conveniently used as a document display. The above-described various devices are preferably manufactured using label printing presses that print a glue pattern that binds the edges of the plies.

Abstract: A garment, such as a coat, shirt, or jacket, for a firefighter, a rescue worker, a forestry worker, or another worker having to carry a rope has a back portion and two front portions, each front portion extending from the back portion at one side of the garment. A back pocket extending at least substantially across the back portion, between the sides of the garment, is adapted to carry a rope placed in a zigzag pattern. A front pocket extending at least partially across one of the front portions of the garment communicates with the back pocket, through a slit in the garment, so that a rope carried within the back pocket is removable through the slit and through the front pocket. A front flap overlies the front pocket and the slit. The back pocket is accessible from the interior of the garment and the front pocket is accessible from the exterior of the garment. A strip coacting with the back portion to define the back pocket has an upper edge and a lower edge.

Abstract: A bulletproof vest includes a vest body, the vest body having a plurality of locating pads at front and back panels thereof and a plurality of fabric fastening strips respectively extended from the locating pads for securing things to the locating pads, a plurality of detachable ammunition pouches respectively fastened to the locating pads of the vest body by hook and loop materials, the detachable ammunition pouches each having a plurality of insertion slots for the insertion of the fabric fastening strips, a pistol holster detachably fastened to one locating pad at the front panel of the vest body by hook and loop materials to hold a pistol, and a radio transceiver holder detachably fastened to one locating pad at the back panel of the vest body by hook and loop materials to hold a radio transceiver.

Abstract: An athletic shirt and backpack combination in the form of a vest of stretchable fabric having a back panel and a split access front panel with a conventional zipper closure and which snugly fits the upper torso of a body with a stretch fit. A backpack pocket panel of stretchable fabric is secured at its side and bottom edges to the back panel for providing a stretchable backpack pocket for containing objects with a stretch fit therein. Two horizontal wide straps of elastic material are secured across the front panel of the vest and connected to the side seams or side portions of the panel. The straps may be stretched and then connected with conventional hook and loop fasteners to securely hold the backpack with its load in position during athletic events.

Abstract: A harness assembly having an integral support line. The harness assembly includes a harness body having first and second ends and a hollow interior which receives the support line. The support line has first and second ends that extend from the harness body. The harness is secured within a garment. The garment has a front opening which is normally covered by a releasable flap. The first and second ends of the support line extend through the front opening and are accessible when the flap is moved to an open position. The first end of the support line may be pulled away from the harness to extend the support line therefrom. The second end of the support line is secured to the harness.

Abstract: A garment functioning as a cushion, blanket, or poncho with a hood. The garment includes a small triangular sheet, which functions as a hood, attached to a rectangular main sheet and handles attached to the top and near the center of the main sheet. The sheet assembly may be spread out as a blanket or worn as a poncho such that the triangular portion is fit over a person's head and the remaining main sheet drapes over the person's body. As the main sheet is folded, the handles meet and snap together to form a cushion and easily carried case.

Abstract: An article of clothing such as a shirt or blouse which allows for Kangaroo Care by providing skin to skin contact between a person and infant which includes a pouch or pouches on the inside of the shirt centrally located thereon in which the infant may be placed. A larger pouch for a more developed infant may also be provided.

Abstract: A vest or garment is made of two independent halves which are removably connectable to each other. Each half has a body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a shoulder loop extending up from the body to position the body portion of each half below an underarm of a person wearing the vest. At least one pocket is formed on the body portion to enable the vest to removably receive a weight. To connect the two halves together, so that the garment may be worn, an upper strap extends from the shoulder loop and a lower strap extending from the body portion. The upper straps are adapted to be connected to each other to extend across the person's back and the lower straps are adapted to be connected to each other to extend across the person's abdomen.

Abstract: An apparel and belt assembly for use by a range veterinarian, the apparel and belt assembly having a plurality of item storing members thereon. The item storing members being strategically located with respect to each other and in some instances enabling the items stored therein to interact with one another. By using the apparel, preferably in the form of a vest alone or in conjunction with the belt, it is possible for the range veterinarian to work more efficiently and effectively while treating animals, especially in the field.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for holding firearm cartridges, such as shotgun shells, and other related accessories. The system may be utilized on wearing apparel such as hunting vests and belts, on structures such as duck boats and blinds, or on vehicles. The system has a rack portion that may be permanently secured to such apparel, structures, or vehicles. Attachable to the rack portion are rigid receivers with cylindrical bores sized to a particular size of cartridge. Each cylindrical bore has a tab extending inwardly into the cylindrical bore that provides an interference fit with the cartridges to secure the cartridges in place. The receiver and the rack portion have cooperating sliding engagement members to removably secure the receivers to the rack portion. The sliding engagement members on the rack portion are arranged on a plurality of sequential segments with breaks between each sequential segment.

Abstract: A sportsman's vest includes a singular t-shaped piece divided into a back panel, a left side/front panel, and a right side/front panel. The back panel includes a top portion, a middle portion and a bottom portion. The middle portion and the bottom portion of the back panel are lined with liquid impervious material. A plurality of three mesh pockets are provided, being located one each on the left side/front panel, the right side/front panel, and the back panel. A plurality of three outer pockets are provided, which outer pockets attach one each to the plurality of three mesh pockets providing for a double pocket design. Large shell attachments are provided. Pocket flaps are provided. An inner back pocket is provided in the back panel. One half each of an adjustable securing strap is located respectively one each on the left side/front panel and the right side/front panel. Adjustable suspenders adjustable straps are provided.

Abstract: A vest and backpack combination having a hood and a mask. The vest includes several panels sewn together creating an overlapping front opening. The vest is ventilated by a plurality of metal grommets disposed on the surface of the vest. A harness-like belt, adjustable sleeves, and shoulder strap arrangement support detachable load carriers in the front and back of the vest. The arrangement of the belt and shoulder straps result in an even distribution of load weight on the seams, thus promoting durability and facilitating transport of heavier loads. In addition to the main zippered backpack, a number of other, smaller, detachable and permanently attached pouch components are provided for carrying game and camping equipment, food, first aid, and other survival gear. The vest may be stripped of the multiple components and worn as an ordinary vest when so desired.

Abstract: The carrying case-wearing vest which is convertible between a carrying case for fishing rods, guns and hunting and fishing accessories and a vest garment configuration includes a unit of material having two mirror image panels (a right and left panel) which may be folded together and releasably connected by a full perimeter zipper to form a carrying case configuration which may support the transportation of a fishing pole or hunting artillery. The upper corner of the front right panel may be fastened by a buckle to the back side of the left lower panel and the upper corner of the left front panel may be fastened by a buckle to the back side of the lower corner of the right panel to form a vest for wearing the carrying case in a vest garment configuration.

Abstract: A medical vest (10) and a method of using the vest to provide emergency medical care to a patient (102), are described. The vest includes an IV container (28) and a medical supply container (58) which are mounted on mounting pads (22, 24 or 26) on the front (12) or back (14) of the vest. The containers are also connected to the shoulders (16) of the vest by shoulder straps (27). The IV container is configured to carry an IV bag (150) as well as all the medical supplies necessary to provide an IV to a patient. The container is constructed so as to remain in the open position to allow the user to use both hands to tend to the patient. A clip strap (46) with a self-closing hook (48) is provided with the container to allow the container to be hooked near a patient for transport with the patient. The medical supply container has a variety of uses and can be provided with inserts with loops (69) for holding airway equipment or inserts without loops to hold additional emergency medical supplies.

Abstract: A vest, particularly for emergency medical technicians, allows the technician's body to take at least some of the weight of a stretcher carried by the technician, possibly freeing one or both of the technician's hands. The vest has first and second nylon straps extending over its shoulders and attached to the body of the vest, and having adjustable stretcher handle attachments at the free ends of the straps, both in front of and in back of the vest. Horizontal straps of light reflective or luminescent material have closures at their ends and close the open front of the vest. The horizontal straps are adjustable to allow the vest to be tightened securely on the technician's body. A back support of elastic material which is stretched out when the vest is tightened is sewn at its ends to the inside of the vest adjacent the vest lapels.

Abstract: A multi-purpose device for use as a protective weather resistant hooded poncho, blanket, pillow or seat cushion. The device has a rectangular planar body, to which a hood is attached. The hood stores in an attached pouch, which also forms a second pouch. The entire planar body may be folded and stored within the second pouch. The second pouch envelopes the planar body after the second pouch is inverted. Carrying straps of various types, including a vest, may be used to transport the stored device. Reflective indicia may be included to increase visibility for safety purposes.

Abstract: An outerwear garment including a pair of pants or trousers having a waist section, a seat section, and leg section; a pair of storage compartments in the seat section of the pants; a cushion stored in one of the storage compartments in the seat section of the pants; and a rainjacket attached to the other of the storage compartments in the seat section of the pants and being normally stored therein but which can be readily removed therefrom by a person and donned by such person at his option.

Abstract: A jersey having a back and an openable front. An enclosure is connected to the back for removable insertion of a liquid-fillable bladder within the enclosure. A shoulder harness is connected between upper and lower portions of the enclosure for shoulder support of the liquid-fillable bladder when the jersey is worn with the liquid-fillable bladder inserted within the enclosure. The shoulder harness has left and right upper straps which are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the upper enclosure portion; and, left and right lower straps which are respectively connected to left and right sides of the lower enclosure portion. A left strap coupler adjustably couples the left upper strap to the left lower strap; and, a right strap coupler adjustably couples the right upper strap to the right lower strap. The shoulder harness is also provided with bladder supports.

Abstract: A multi-functional garment includes a combination back-pack, a tote bag, and an article of clothing wherein a pack-pack portion is integrated with the back panel of the article of clothing. The garment is manipulated into its various functional configurations by inverting the back-pack/tote bag portion to reveal or, conversely, conceal the article of clothing. The back-pack/tote bag portion of the garment has a double flap closure to provide alternative closure options for the back-pack/tote bag.

Abstract: A fly fishing vest having a mesh panel forming a rear portion of the vest with a removable rear panel secured to cover substantially the entire mesh panel until it is desired to provide additional ventilation to the fly fishing person. At that time, an upper edge of the rear panel is disconnected from the vest. In addition, side panel portions are unsnapped from connection to the vest. The rear panel is then rolled into an unzippered pocket from which the rear panel extends and in which one edge of the rear panel is anchored. Upon successful placement of the rear panel in the pocket extending laterally across the rear of the vest, the pocket is zippered to contain the rear panel in place until needed again. With the rear panel secured in the pocket, 100% of the mesh panel at the rear portion of the vest is exposed to provide a substantial increase in ventilation for the fly fishing person.

Abstract: A versatile weather-resistant, ventilated, and protective garment particularly for wear by operators, occupants, and passengers of motor-sports vehicles, such as motorcycles, other vehicles, and some open aircraft, includes a water-proof garment shell provided with a vent opening. The vent opening may be secured open or closed in a fair-weather configuration. for foul weather, the vent opening also includes a labyrinth seal structure in combination with a generally vertically-extending water-gutter structure so that wind-blown rain water and traffic mist, for example, will be blocked from entry into the garment. Water which does enter an outer portion of the vent openings, will be drained by the water-gutter structure. The garment also includes a cargo storage system having a storage area with plural pockets allowing the wearer to carry along small personal items in the garment. An opening of the ventilation structure also provides access to the cargo storage area.

Abstract: A fishing vest including a retractor pocket which is inverted so that it opens downwardly when the vest is worn is provided by the invention. In a preferred embodiment, the fishing vest includes two retractor pockets. A first retractor pocket is provided between the upper left breast pocket and the neckline, and a second retractor pocket is provided between the upper right breast pocket and the neckline.

Abstract: A convertible article includes: a torso bag having a hood detachably securable with the torso bag, with an inflatable pillow attached to the hood and inflated for cushioning a wearer's head; a leg bag detachably securable with the torso bag for forming a sleeping bag to be worn by the wearer for sleeping purpose; and a built-in carrying bag inherently formed in the leg bag, whereby upon inversion of the built-in carrying bag outwardly from the leg bag and folding and insertion of the remaining portion of the leg bag into the carrying bag, the carrying bag can be conveniently carried for storing the torso bag, the hood and other items into the carrying bag.

Abstract: A vest and harness combination garment wherein a a child can be securely fastened to a chair when the garment is worn. The vest/harness also includes an insulated bottle holder wherein a child's bottle is placed so that the bottle is available for the child when he/she is hungry or thirsty. A pacifier is attached by a strap to the front of the vest/harness so that the pacifier is readily available to the child as desired. A musical device which plays music when the device is squeezed is attached to the front of the vest for entertaining the child.

Abstract: An exercise vest includes lower and intermediate rows of pockets extending along the outside of its back and side sections. A weight is provided for each pocket. A padded lumbar support belt extends through aligned belt loops on the inside of the vest to cover the area between the lower row of pockets and the user's waist.

Abstract: Safety Trousers comprising two legs linked by a crotch. The trousers are chest high and include an upper chest part and a back part linked by adjustable shoulder straps. The safety trousers also include a strap, permanently affixed to the sides and back of the trousers but free from the sides to the front. The free ends of the straps are designed to be retained by a flap which serves to nonpermanently affix the strap in a configuration reminiscent of a belt. A tether is designed to be attached to the free ends of the strap. In the event of a dynamic force that would lift a wearer off his feet, the flaps would release and the dynamic force would act upon the individual's underarm region. This results in the individual remaining in an upright and relatively safe condition. The invention is especially suitable for the sailing and boating industry.

Abstract: A garment for supporting the lower back of a wearer. The garment includes a back panel including a cushion member. A pair of side panels are each attached to a respective side edge of the back panel. Support means are attached to each of the side panels to suspend the garment from the wearer's shoulders. The cushion member is positionable with respect to the wearer such that at least a portion of the cushion member supports the lower back of the wearer when the garment is being worn. Preferably, the cushion member includes a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion adapted to support the lower back of the wearer when the garment is being worn and the upper portion adapted to support the wearer's neck when the garment is not being worn. Further, the lower portion is preferably thicker than the upper portion. One or more of the side panels may include a pair of subpanels.