David L Hand

US Patent:

50739859, Dec 24, 1991

Filed:

Oct 22, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/601267

Inventors:

Richard Stone - Holbrook NY
David R. Hand - Kings Park NY

Assignee:

Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. - Amityville NY

International Classification:

F41H 102

US Classification:

2 25

Abstract:

A protective body armor garment shell is disclosed which has a front panel and a back panel made of a lightweight material and having features simulating a uniform shirt such that the garment shell can be worn over or in place of a standard uniform shirt and maintain a professional appearance while concealing the fact that body armor is being worn. The back panel is attached to the body utilizing a belt which firmly retains the garment to the body even when the front panel is loosely draped across the chest. The drapable feature allows a person wearing the garment to loosen the front panel to provide ventilation while maintaining the garment on the body, to maximize comfort.

US Patent:

53316835, Jul 26, 1994

Filed:

Nov 13, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/795187

Inventors:

Richard Stone - Holbrook NY
David R. Hand - Kings Park NY

Assignee:

Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. - Amityville NY

International Classification:

F41H 102

US Classification:

2 25

Abstract:

A protective body armor garment shell is disclosed which has a front panel and a back panel made of a lightweight material and having features simulating a uniform shirt such that the garment shell can be worn over or in place of a standard uniform shirt and maintain a professional appearance while concealing the fact that body armor is being worn. The back panel is attached to the body utilizing a belt which firmly retains the garment to the body even when the front panel is loosely draped across the chest. The drapable feature allows a person wearing the garment to loosen the front panel to provide ventilation while maintaining the garment on the body, to maximize comfort.