Abstract: A cooling vest having opposed front and back panels to substantially cover a user's torso. At least one pocket (but preferably a plurality of such pockets) is provided on at least one of the panels and preferably both. The pocket has an opening to receive a cooling pack into the pocket. The pocket further has opposed inner and outer walls normally on the inside and outside, respectively, of the vest. The inner wall has a structural layer and an insulation layer of a different material than the structural layer. Preferably, there are a plurality of such pockets which together cover the majority of at least one of the panels. The insulation layer of the inner wall inhibits too rapid cooling of the user's torso which might otherwise occur from cooling by the gel packs.

Abstract: A garment in the form of a vest of jacket comprises a pair of front panels attached to either side of a back portion. The panels define a pair of opposed front edges, each of which is contiguous with one of two bottom edge segments. A vertical bifurcation is formed in the lower part of the back section, defined between a pair of bifurcation edges, each of which is contiguous with one of the bottom edge segments. A first zipper is provided, which, when closed, joins the front panel edges to each other, the bottom edge segments to each other, and the bifurcation edges to each other. When the first zipper is so closed, and the garment is turned inside-out, a bag is formed, with the closed zipper defining a closed bag bottom and closed bag ends, the bag having a top opening defined between a pair of opposed top edges.

Abstract: An improved camouflage system is provided which consists of a garment worn by a person, and a structure is for producing an effective camouflage. A mechanism is for attaching the camouflage structure in slightly overlapping rows to the garment for concealment of a body part of the person wearing the garment which will create the illusion of trees, shrubs and other foliage in a three dimensional effect to blend into the terrain environment.

Abstract: A waist pack adapted to be worn about the waist of a human which includes at least one interior compartment. Connecting to the waist pack by means of a connecting strap is a seat cushion. The connecting strap and the seat cushion are locatable in a stowage position within an interior compartment of the waist pack in a first embodiment. In a second embodiment, the seat cushion is rolled-up onto the connecting strap and secured. The connecting strap and the seat cushion are movable to an extended position, the seat cushion being inflatable and then to be used by being positioned under the buttocks of the human when in a sitting position.

Abstract: The present invention entails a military medical vest having a pair of front panels, a pair of side panels and a back panel. Secured to the back panel is a series of elongated transversely extending IV bag holder compartments. Disposed above the IV bag holder compartments is a series of field dressing compartments. Also located on the back panel and positioned above the field dressing compartments is a plurality of individual chest tube holders. Secured to the side and front panels of the vest are a series of compartments for holding various supplies and paraphernalia typically used by a military medic.

Abstract: A utility vest with a pair of straps running through the shoulder areas of the vest and terminating in loops that extend proximate to the outer surface of the garment. These straps are engageable with a belt and thereby transfer the weight of items clipped or otherwise attached to the belt to the shoulders of the user, preventing the belt from riding low or sliding down around the user's hips. Additionally, there are a number of pleated and unpleated pockets disposed about the inner and outer surfaces of the vest. On the rear panel of the vest, one of these pockets has contained within it a folded backpack that is integrally attached to the vest. The backpack has a pair of loops on its anterior surface that cooperate with the belt, thus holding the deployed backpack substantially stationary relative to the vest.

Abstract: A battery and equipment vest, to be rechargeably used to provide power to video, recording, and like equipment. The battery and equipment vest which also provides numerous storage pockets, may utilize a battery belt or integrally disposed batteries and recharging equipment to provide a mobile, conveniently disposed power source, which may be recharged without removal from the vest. In order to insure a comfortable fit for multiple users, the battery and equipment vest has adjustable shoulder straps and an adjustable waist design which is structured and disposed to orderly maintain electrical interconnection between front portions and rear portions of the vest when worn by any size user. Additionally, fastener hooks and accessory rings are employed for attaching a wide variety of peripheral equipment, supplies, tools, and extra batteries.

Abstract: A sleeve for the protection of the upper and lower arm of a person engaged in welding or the like includes a forearm pad providing insulation and additional comfort for the support arm of the welder. A person using the sleeve of the present invention may comfortably rest his support arm upon the material being welded without discomfort or burns from the heat absorbed due to the welding of the material, due to the forearm pad. Additionally, the sleeve may be clipped to the collar or other clothing in order to prevent slippage down the arm of the welder. The insulating material contained within the pocket of the pad is replaceable in the event of wear and tear, and the pad has a strap overlay for further securing the sleeve to the arm of the wearer. A further embodiment provides a cape for the protection of the upper chest and back of the wearer, in combination with sleeves essentially including the various features of the sleeve of the first embodiment.

Abstract: Camouflaged garments of the type used by hunters, outdoorsmen and the like. Particularly, a garment having a plurality of elongated connectors secured at each end so as to form connector loops extending outwardly of the garment. The camouflage element consists of a pair of simulated leaves having a common stem, such that a simulated leaf extends from each end of the stem. The stem is flexible so that it may be interlocked with the connector loop and thereby releasably support the simulated leaves on the outside of the garment. The leaves are characterized by their simplicity of construction and the ease of interchangeability depending upon the change of seasons or habitat.

Abstract: A pocket garb composed of front and back pieces is provided with pockets of large capacity on the front and back pieces, wherein the back piece pocket has two upper and lower openings, available to be separated with a partition in the middle, the said large pocket can be partitioned into two small pockets for use according to requirement, the front piece pockets have a side opening each adjacent to a joint of a left piece and a right piece, with a covering attached on it to cover up pocket openings, shoulder parts of the said pocket garb are fastened with fastenings, the garb can be developed into a flat piece after untieing the fastenings to facilitate putting in or taking out articles. When going out, valuables, bank notes, credentials, etc. can be put into the garb and safety can be guaranteed on wearing it.

Abstract: A backpack having an integral garment includes a container portion having front, central and rear panels. Straps are attached to the front panel for support of the backpack from the wearer's shoulders. The front panel is releasably connected to the central panel for access to an internal compartment formed continuously along the central panel on the inside of the container portion for storage therein of an integral garment. The integral garment may be withdrawn from the storage compartment and donned by the wearer of the backpack without removal thereof from the wearer's shoulders, the garment at all times remaining in integrated relationship with the backpack.

Abstract: A fireman suit formed as a fire-resistant shell includes a torso portion formed with a medial longitudinally aligned zipper and a rear pleated portion arranged parallel and longitudinally aligned with the zipper directed through a rear surface of the torso portion. Each leg tube includes an accordion pleated leg conduit portion and a groin pleated accordion portion, with each arm tube including an accordion pleated elbow portion medially of each arm. A pouch container is arranged for mounting relative to the forward surface of the torso portion of the suit.

Abstract: A safety hunter's garment that permits the selective interchangeability of camouflage on the garment to a plurality of bands of Hunter's orange, the blazing fluorescent orange by simply reversing the bands to expose or cover the selected mode. An arrangement of a plurality of fasteners on a band of opposed materials of camouflage and Hunter's orange enables this exchange.

Abstract: A monitoring and alarm system allows a firefighter to monitor a variety of safety related parameters during firefighting activities through audible and/or visual means. The system 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 pocket for releasably holding a round of ammunition includes a substantially flat base sheet member and a dispensing tube forming sheet member of flexible material secured to the base sheet member and defining an ammunition dispensing tube for permitting ammunition to pass therethrough. The ammunition dispensing tube has an ammunition loading end and an ammunition dispensing end. A closable flap is connected to the base sheet member proximate the loading end of the ammunition dispensing tube. A retainer for releasably retaining the ammunition within the ammunition dispensing tube is operatively associated with the tube proximate its dispensing end. The pocket is adapted to be connected to a vest, jacket, stand, etc.

Abstract: An improved combination backpack and reversible jacket wherein the backpack includes a flap that may either (a) roll up and secure underneath the backpack when both the backpack and the jacket are in use, (b) form a pouch on the back surface of the backpack to contain the jacket when not in use, or (c) extend up and secure around the front and side surfaces of the backpack, thereby enclosing and concealing the backpack when not in use, as well as securing the backpack against the jacket so that a person may comfortably wear the reversible jacket inside out.

Abstract: A map construction for use by a tourist at a new site or location such as an amusement park or a college campus. The illustrated construction is in the form of a shirt having a front panel with an outwardly facing surface. The surface is provided with a map of the area in question. The map is oriented (i) with the bottom of the map uppermost and the top of the map lowermost, and (ii) with the map low enough, to facilitate ready reading and use of the map by the person wearing the shirt and without having to remove the shirt. The user wearing the shirt simply looks down and sees the map of the desired area in an orientation where it can be read by the wearer. In one form, a map may be provided on the outer surface of the rear panel of the shirt for use by a companion of the person wearing the shirt. The map on the rear panel is oriented with the top of the map uppermost.

Abstract: Apparatus for the retention of eyewear on apparel such as, for example, pants and shirt pockets is disclosed, which includes a fixed loop made of a flexible material. This loop is affixed, preferably, to a top horizontal edge of a pocket or to an upper edge of a waistband of pants, shorts, swimwear, etc. The apparatus of the invention further includes a strap, which is preferably at a lower point on the outer side of a garment. The front end of the strap is preferably attached to the lower point of the permanently affixed loop. The second end of the strap is free, or unattached, and includes on, at least, one side a complementary mating element. An attachment element on the free end of this strap is attachable to the complementary attachment element located on the inner side of the garment; the inner side of the garment being the side opposite to which the user's eyewear is held. Further embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A jacket construction is arranged to provide support and transport for various infant associated care items, to include a central jacket torso portion formed with a first pocket containing moistened towel members therewithin, with a second pocket containing diaper members, a plurality of third pockets for securing of infant feeding bottles, and fourth pockets for securing infant clothing therewithin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outer garment intended to cover at least the upper part of the body of a person and comprising a preferably heat and/or moisture insulating protective-part or seat-pad (2) which can be moved relative to the remainder of the garment (1) between a first position in which the protective-part is located inwardly of the back-part of the garment and a second position in which the protective-part can be brought beneath the buttocks of the garment wearer, so as to function as a seat pad. At least the back-part of the garment comprises at least two mutually overlapping layers of material (3, 4), such as a lining and an outer fabric. Provided in the bottom of the back-part of the garment is an opening (7) which leads to a space (5) provided between the layers materials. The space (5) is intended to accommodate essentially the whole of the protective-part (2) in its first position.

Abstract: A convertible, outerwear garment comprising a sleeveless vest with a jacket having sleeves attached to the interior of the vest at a pouch or pocket formed along a lower edge of the jacket. Panels at the sides of the jacket may be joined to the side of the pouch to complete the jacket structure. The jacket may be inserted into a pouch pocket when the vest is worn without the jacket. The jacket may be deployed from the pouch and the jacket sleeves inserted through the side openings in the vest, the jacket mode to provide added protection to the wearer. In this mode, the lower side panels of the jacket are secured at the side of the pouch. Another pocket may be provided in the rear of the vest to receive a rain cape or poncho which may be deployed by the user for additional wet weather protection.

Abstract: A combination garment and purse worn by a person as an article of clothing is adapted for carrying articles normally carried in a purse, handbag or briefcase and includes a garment of flexible sheet material having a back panel and a pair of side and frontal panels joined therewith. A fastener is provided for detachably securing confronting edges of the frontal panel when the garment is worn closed at the front. First pockets are provided accessible from inside of the garment for carrying articles and second pockets accessible from outside the garment are also provided for carrying articles. A resilient yoke is secured to the inside of the garment and includes a central neck segment extending across the back of a person at an upper level and a pair of forwardly extending shoulder segments joining the neck segment at opposite ends.

Abstract: A vest for use in an ambulatory physiological evaluation system for holding cardiac monitoring equipment in position relative to the heart of a patient. The vest comprises a chest member having first and second detachable side members. The side members can be positioned relative to each other at the front of the vest via slots in each of the side members. An additional coupling means detachably and adjustably joins the side members at the back of the vest. A mounting bracket assembly is provided on the front of the vest for receiving a radiation detector. The vest includes horizontal slots to mount the mounting bracket thereto. Vertical slots are provided in the mounting bracket for receiving screw clamps which pass through both the vertical slots in the mounting bracket and the horizontal slots in the vest to allow positioning of the mounting bracket relative to the vest.

Abstract: Outerwear garments for use by emergency medical services personnel particularly in cold weather months are provided with an exterior tool holster panel positioned on the exterior of the front of the garment. The tool holster panel includes a plurality of pockets each adapted to receive a piece of emergency medical equipment. Each pocket has a top opening which permits the item to be easily introduced and removed through the top opening in use. The tool holster panel is hingedly connected to a front panel of the garment so that its bottom edge is free to swing outwardly to thereby maintain the vertical alignment of the pockets when the wearer bends over a victim in use. The top hinged connection of the tool holster panel to a breast portion of the jacket prevents the contents of the pockets from being spilled in use and maintains the items within ready visual and manual access of the wearer.

Abstract: The harness of a pilot may be custom fitted in the field by temporarily fitting front and back vest panels. The vest includes strips pre-sewn thereon which serve as passageways for harness straps. The straps are tightened and temporarily secured to the vest so as to closely conform to the torso of the pilot. The vest is then removed so that the front and back panels may be sewn together as well as the temporarily secured straps. The result is a harness/vest combination which will conform securely to the torso of a pilot.

Abstract: A reversible fishing garment, preferably in the form of a vest, having front and rear torsal portions which are substantially identical in construction and selectively accessible by the wearer. Both the front and the rear torsal portions include exterior flaps attached to the left and right sides thereof. Each of the flaps opens outwardly from the wearer's body to expose a plurality of easily accessible clear plastic pockets that are detachably secured to interior surfaces of the flaps. The detachability of the clear plastic pockets permits the wearer to modify the vest by fitting the flaps with pockets of predetermined sizes to suit the wearer's needs. The clear plastic of the pockets provides unhindered visibility of the fishing gear carried within the pockets.

Abstract: An improved ballistic resistant soft body armor jacket that is fit-adjuste, relatively lightweight, multi-mission adaptable, buoyant, fire-resistant, non hydroscopic and impervious to salt water and most petroleum-based fluids. The jacket shell consists of four basic ballistic resistant components: a back panel, left and right front panels in combination with side portions, and a permanent collar. It is of wrap around character and uniquely provides a minimum of one inch overlap of the respective fabric-encased ballistic inserts at both sides and in the front. It uses hook and loop type fasteners, such as Velcro.RTM., in combination with some elasticized fastener bands to provide essentially one handed capability of the various closure and adjustability features. It uses non-hydroscopic material, such as Spectra Shield.RTM., for the ballistic inserts, and a fire proof fabric, such as Nomex III.RTM., with a water repellant coating.

Abstract: An articulated body armor arrangement constructed of panels of multi-layered energy absorbent material such as KEVLAR attached to an outer shell fabricated to fit the upper body and a separate lower body unit. The panel which surrounds the torso is unitarily fabricated with an overlapping opening. Each panel protects a non-hinged body part. Adjacent panels abut at hinged body joints to allow freedom of movement of the user. The resulting seam may be further protected by the application of an external shield.

Abstract: A packet container for tissues for attachment to a garment for patients particularly old patients, specially adapted for use by a user who is immobilized in a chair or confined as an invalid in a bed by attaching the packet to the users garment, normally a gown or pajamas. The packet is constructed of a transparent material on the front panel to display the within contained package of tissues with an access opening and having a back panel provided with hook and loop attachment means for selectively attaching the packet to the users garment for use by the wearer or by an attendant.

Abstract: A garment comprising a main garment body having a sack or accommodation means on the back side thereof, and a covering normally packaged in the sack and adapted to be taken out of the sack and worn over the sack. The sack accommodating the covering is provided on the back of the main garment body. The opening and closing of the sack can be easily done by the user, so that the user may take the covering out of the sack to put it on or take off the covering and put it back in the sack as required.

Abstract: A unitary full body exercise suit is disclosed. The invention is a one piece garment including a pair of shorts with two thigh portions for covering at least part of the thigh of a user integrally connected to an upper body portion which covers a substantial portion of the abdomen of the user. A set of pockets adapted to receive a weight are included, one on each thigh portion of the shorts.In the more specific embodiment, the invention is constructed of synthetic rubber and further includes belt loops between the upper body portion and the lower body portion adapted to receive a belt therebetween. The belt loops are comprised of straps which further support the weights in the pockets. The straps are sewn into the suit. Look and loop type fasteners are provided at the top of each of the pockets. Shoulder straps are included on the upper body portion of the suit.

Abstract: A meshy garment designed to warm desired portions above the waist of the body of the user. A meshy garment according to the invention is in the form of a vest or a shirt comprising a folded portion at the bottom of the garment, said folded portion being divided into a number of chambers to form so many pockets in each of which a heating device such as a disposable body warmer can be removably accommodated.

Abstract: An article of clothing, primarily structured as a vest and designed to house a plurality of electrical batteries in a number of different pockets each secured to and mounted on an outer surface of the clothing article and further wherein an electrical conductor is mounted primarily on the interior of the article of clothing in connection with the interior of each of the plurality of chambers as well as the batteries therein. The vest or like article of clothing being structured for support about the shoulders and waist of the wearer to facilitate support and carrying of the batteries with less stress being placed on the wearer.

Abstract: A jacket (1) for motorcyclists comprises a waist-coat constituted by a band (2) which is intended to be wrapped around the trunk of a user (3), the band (2) including a central part (4) which is intended to be situated in correspondence with the back of the user (3), two end flaps (5) which can be closed together at the front, and a pair of adjustable braces (14) associated with the band (2), the jacket (1) being further provided with a rear pouch (6) connected to the central part (4) of the band (2), of a size suitable for holding the motorcyclist's helmet (7).

Abstract: A shooting coat for absorbing shock of shooting comprises an outer cloth, a gun receiver pad attached to a rear surface of the outer cloth, a plurality of projections dispersed uniformly on an outer surface of the gun receiver pad, and a lining cloth attached over the projections for covering the gun receiver pad.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a vest and backpack combination which can be adjusted to fit people of different sizes and configurations. In fact, the combination can be adjusted so that a person wearing the combination need not have anything between the persons's body and the combination or the person wearing the combination can have a jacket or a mackenole or a shirt between the wearer and the combination. This combination is useful for hunters, fisherman, backpacker and military personnel for carrying equipment such as fish hooks, food, dry clothes such as socks, and ammunition.

Abstract: Clothing for hunters or soldiers, having the usual design for purposes of camouflage also has fringe, in the form of a multiplicity of closely spaced elongated elements, hanging below the sleeves. The fringe is removable. Scents or lures may be applied to the fringe. If it is desired to change from one scent or lure to another, several fringes may be provided each with a particular scent or lure. The scent or lure may, therefore, be easily changed by merely changing the fringe and without washing the garment.

Abstract: A jacket comprising a pair of front panels, a back panel, a collar, and sleeves. The outer surface of the jacket having vent panels attached to front and rear panels which create accessible, upwardly extending vent panel pockets. Inside each vent panel pocket is a detachable flexible informational display panel which can be stored inside each pocket and hidden from view. When the situation arises, the flexible informational display panel can be repositioned and extended downwardly below the vent panel pocket and used to display information.

Abstract: A hunting vest is provided for the upper torso of a human body. The vest has a back panel, a left front panel and a right front panel. A reinforced waistband has left and right end portions connected to one another and to the panels of the vest. The end portions of the reinforced waistband can be securely fastened to one another. A left panel reinforcing band is attached to the left front panel, the back panel and the reinforced waistband. A right panel reinforcing band is attached to the right front panel, the back panel and the reinforced waistband. The rope is connected to the waistband adjacent the back panel. An expandable pouch is provided for storing a rope.

Abstract: A collapsible multicompartmented pack able to be affixed to the back of a garment. The pack may include two compartments; a first boxlike collapsible compartment and a second flat compartment that may have snaps for compressing the first compartment between the back of the garment and the second compartment. A single cover is provided that may either close the first compartment when it is expanded or cover both the first and second compartments when the first compartment is compressed. Multiple compartments of either type may be provided.

Abstract: An article of flexible material having a tubular portion which is functional during normal use of the article and which forms a container for the article when the article is not in use. The container-forming portion has first and second opposite ends, at least one end defining a mouth through which the article, when not in use, may be stuffed into the container-forming portion, a first closure carried by the article for at least partially closing the first end of the container-forming portion, and a second closure carried by the article for at least partially closing the second end of the container-forming portion whereby, with the article stuffed in the container-forming portion and both ends of the container-forming portion at least partially closed, the article is releasably held in the container-forming portion.

Abstract: A double belt or extra long single belt is secured around an article of clothing such as a coat. The garment is folded into a bundle and a first belt segment secured into a loop around the bundle. Two free belt ends are secured from the first belt segment and wrapped around the bundle and secured to attaching means on the upper portion of the garment to form carrying loops. Attaching means include buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, buckles and tieing. The bundle may receive other articles for carrying. The bundle may be carried as a backpack, over the arm or grasped by hand as a briefcase. Mating hook and loop fasteners applied to the sides of the garment secured the sides of the carrying bag. Alternately pairs of loops may be applied to the article of clothing on separate portions of the garment so that when the garment is folded larger loops may be inserted through smaller loops to secure the carrying bag and serve as carrying means.

Abstract: A gun vest including a pocket assembly which receives the butt end of a gun stock to partially support the gun while it is being carried and fired. The gun vest includes a torso portion, a shoulder portion, a leg portion and the pocket assembly. The torso portion is designed to be worn about the midsection of the person. The shoulder portion extends upward from the torso portion and is designed to be worn about one shoulder of the person. The leg portion extends downward from the torso portion and is designed to be worn about one leg of the person. The torso portion includes waist straps and the shoulde portion includes shoulder straps for releasably fastening the gun vest about the person The pocket assembly includes a flexible extension member and a pocket which receives the gun butt. The extension member has a first end which is attached to the torso portion of the gun vest. The pocket member is attached to the second end.

Abstract: A hunting jacket to aid a hunter in carrying a shotgun or rifle is disclosed, including a pair of sleeves and a pair of front lapels on which various pockets and a gun pad are provided. A sling-type forearm support is provided on the inside of the jacket. The forearm support is sewn to the inside of the shoulder portion of one lapel, and is releaseably attached to the inside of the opposite lapel prior to closing and fastening the lapels of the coat together. A recloseable vertical opening in the lapel provides access for a sleeve-covered forearm of the hunter to the forearm support. A handle may be incorporated within the forearm support structure for grasping by the hunter's hand. The jacket is used to support a hunter's forearm substantially parallel to the ground with the arm bent at an approximate right angle, whereby a shotgun or rifle is carried in the bend of the arm against the side of the hunter's body.

Abstract: A personal sound system comprising a garment adapted to substantially cover a person's upper torso, a first pocket for removably supporting a first speaker on the garment in the vicinity of a person's left shoulder, a second pocket for removably supporting a second speaker on the garment in the vicinity of the person's right shoulder, a third pocket for removably supporting an electrical signal producing device on the garment and an elongated flap extended from the third pocket to the second pocket and through that portion of the garment encircling the person's neck and to the first pocket for removably supporting flexible wires on the garment, which wires are adapted to interconnect speakers located in the first and second pockets, and an electrical signal producing device located in the third pocket, while permitting those wires to be readily removed from the garment when the garment is to be cleaned. Preferably, the flap is located on the interior surface of the jacket.

Abstract: A jacket comprising a pair of front panels, a back panel, a collar and sleeves. The outer surface of the jacket having vent panels attached to front and rear panels which create accessible, upwardly extending vent panel pockets. Inside each vent panel pocket is a detachable flexible informational display panel which can be stored inside each pocket and hidden from view. When the situation arises, the flexible informational display panel can be repositioned and extended downwardly below the vent panel pocket and used to display information.

Abstract: A shotgun shell holder and dispenser mounted on a hunting vest has a plurality of upright loops for accommodating shotgun shells in end-to-end relation. A dispenser comprises a tube is located in the bottom of each loop. Flexible retaining structure on the bottom of each tube releasably holds the shells in the tubes and loops. A releasable fastener secures each tube to the structure forming the loops so that the tubes can be removed and replaced with tubes to accommodate different caliber cartridges and gauged shells.

Abstract: A garment to be worn on the upper torso of a human comprises:a shirt adapted and sized to fit on the upper torso of a human, the shirt having a front side and a back side, and a head opening for the head of the human;right and left sleeves associated with the shirt, and adapted and sized to receive the right and left arms, respectively, of the human;a front pocket secured to the front side of the shirt and adapated and sized to receive and hold an audio device for producing audio signals; andright and left sleeve pockets secured to the right and left sleeves, respectively and each being adapted and sized to receive and hold an audio speaker device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clothing assembly comprising a coat and trousers with reflecting strips. According to the invention the strips are applied in a special pattern, enlarging the recognition of the bearer of the clothing assembly as a human being.

Abstract: An upper torso garment including an integrally formed back support member adapted to engage the lumbar region of a wearer. A pair of straps extend longitudinally from the ends of the support member and terminate in loops to engage the knees of the wearer when the wearer is seated on the ground or on a backless support such as a bench, or the like. The force of the wearer's knees on the straps pulls the back supporting member against the back of the wearer supporting the back and enabling the wearer to sit upright comfortably for extended periods of time.